Fifteen companies at a Goodwill hosted job fair in Augusta, GA, last week were looking to fill more than 500 positions. More than 700 job seekers turned out for the event. “So many people are looking. I wanted to be here first thing,” said one job seeker.
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Gradlin grew up in a tough area of Shreveport, LA where gang influence, frequent fights and peer pressure took its toll. After dropping out of high school, Gradlin was arrested for robbery. While incarcerated, Gradlin become involved with Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana. Hear how Gradlin overcome his criminal background and is now on a path to success.
#Goodwill is the intersection between caring and enterprise. http://t.co/0NtmsNah via @WCTV #
#Goodwill is the intersection between caring and enterprise. http://t.co/0NtmsNah via @WCTV
Federal spending is under an intense microscope this year. Unless Members of Congress hear clear support for the workforce system from stakeholders and others that support job training, it will likely be a tempting target for federal budget cuts. Spending and deficit reduction will likely be fiercely debated during this Congressional session, dominated by election-year
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The #GoodwillSale starts today! Earn #coupons toward new spring fashion when you bring donations to @TheBonTon. http://t.co/roYNx9cd #
The #GoodwillSale starts today! Earn #coupons toward new spring fashion when you bring donations to @TheBonTon. http://t.co/roYNx9cd
Magdalene from Shreveport, LA, asks, "I'd like to move up the career ladder and think a mentor would help. How do I find a good mentor?"
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For the fifth consecutive year, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont (NC) is teaming up with the Charlotte Art League (CAL) to showcase the work of artists from the Goodwill’s Employment Skills Training program. This year’s ‘Color My Dreams’ exhibit, open daily through March 30, showcases more than 70 pieces of art including drawings, paintings and mosaics created by individuals with intellectual, physical and other disabilities.
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I'm looking forward to it! RT @GoodwillBigBend We are getting very excited for @jdgibbons to get here for our annual meeting on Thursday! #
