Congrats to the Wootton high school seniors. I look forward to being your commencement speaker today! @mcpssuper @admuslan
64% of employers can’t find …
64% of employers can’t find qualified applicants. @Forbes reports on the skills gap as #youth struggle to find #jobs http://t.co/2mqEEmbm
Building Jobs on Capitol Hill: What Goodwill® Does and How You Can Help
When I tell people I’m a lobbyist, they usually recoil (it’s even worse when I tell them I’m also an attorney). But when I tell them I advocate on behalf of Goodwill Industries they smile and say, “That’s great! I love Goodwill!” And then it hits them…Why does Goodwill need a lobbyist? What type of issues does the organization work on?
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Never Worked Before? Find Your First Job with These Tips
Marco from Claremont, CA, asks, "What's your advice for someone who has never worked before? How do I get job training?"
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Daily Update of 2012-05-30
6.7 million #youth are disconnected from school & #jobs @ylinstitute's Torres Hughes shares why he isn’t a statistic http://t.co/ZIx8OWvQ #
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Winner Supports Goodwill at Two May Events
Professional football player and recent “Dancing with the Stars” champion Donald Driver still makes time to promote and volunteer with Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin (Milwaukee). On May 25, he participated in two events thanking people who donate to and support Goodwill.
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'Dancing with the Stars' Winner Supports Goodwill at Two May Events
Professional football player and recent “Dancing with the Stars” champion Donald Driver still makes time to promote and volunteer with Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin (Milwaukee). On May 25, he participated in two events thanking people who donate to and support Goodwill.
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6.7 million #youth are disconn…
6.7 million #youth are disconnected from school & #jobs @ylinstitute‘s Torres Hughes shares why he isn’t a statistic http://t.co/ZIx8OWvQ
My Story: Earl and Christel Hurley
Doctors advised Earl Hurley and his wife to put their daughter Christel, who has a developmental disability, in an institution. They rejected the recommendation and became committed to helping their daughter lead a full life. Christel became involved with Goodwill in 1994 and has since proved her capabilities, earning promotions and raises. Although Earl says he worries about what will happen to her when he and his wife pass away, he no longer has to worry about keeping her employed, thanks to Goodwill.
Look Smart By Saving on Spring’s Biggest Skirt Trend
Key 1960s shapes and silhouettes are appearing on the retail market this spring thanks to popular television shows like Mad Men, and if you’re not shy about showing some leg then the pleated miniskirt trend might be for perfect for you. While big name retailers are charging upwards of $50 for pleated chiffon skirts, the savvy Goodwill® shopper knows that this look can be easily emulated with something pulled right off the thrift store racks.
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