For most single mothers in the Bronx, their number one priority is to keep their children safe. Many of these women do not thrive in traditional school settings, so Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey focused its Good Jobs program on turning job seekers into job holders in high-growth industries such as health care, retail and hospitality.
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Dr. King believed we can achieve social justice–Opportunity Youth have untapped skills to get us there: http://t.co/ncqTQJZF #MLK #WHCCS #
Dr. King believed we can achieve social justice–Opportunity Youth have untapped skills to get us there: http://t.co/ncqTQJZF #MLK #WHCCS
Eleven years ago, Robbie was living on the streets of Los Angeles with nowhere to turn. After being referred to Goodwill, she took a free computer class -- a move which gave her the skills she needed to be hired as an administrative assistant at the agency. She now works as an employment services specialist, helping people who were once in her shoes empower themselves through work.
I met Jenna Isaacson of @allthriftystate. What a road trip – 7 weeks, 32 states & 30+ #Goodwill stores! Good luck with your next 10 states! # Arnae Hairston had 4 hrs to prepare speech for @whitehouse #summerjobs launch. My story at @HPGoodNews: http://t.co/EtBY5Nku #
Arnae Hairston had 4 hrs to prepare speech for @whitehouse #summerjobs launch. My story at @HPGoodNews: http://t.co/EtBY5Nku
I met Jenna Isaacson of @allthriftystate. What a road trip – 7 weeks, 32 states & 30+ #Goodwill stores! Good luck with your next 10 states!
While jobless claims and the unemployment rate are showing some improvement in the overall employment picture, it’s interesting to look behind these numbers and examine just who is suffering – and benefiting — the most during this modest recovery. In consonance with these findings, GII’s 2012 Public Policy Agenda was drafted in close consultation with Goodwill members and leaders of GII’s mission advancement team.
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Donating should be as automatic as putting on your seatbelt. A Time for Kids exclusive w/ @goodwillsvceo & me. http://t.co/6lRXRDLb #donate # Good to know! RT @s4af Did you know you can donate #sports #equipment to #S4AF which helps individuals w/ disabilities be active in sports? #
Ron from Austin, TX, asks, "I’m 61 and facing discrimination against older workers in my workplace. I don’t want to leave my job, but want my colleagues to see the value that I bring to our office. Any advice?"
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