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First-Time Tips for a Teenage Job Seeker
Kiara from Omaha, NE, asks, "I'm 15 years old and trying to find my first job. What's your advice?"
Daily Update of 2012-01-04
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People with Brain Injuries Get Back to Work in Goodwill® Program
Herbert Garvin was working as a baggage handler at Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport in 2005 when he experienced a ruptured brain aneurysm. After brain surgery and hospital rehabilitation, Garvin was unable to care for himself and moved back home with his parents. Motivated to provide for his family and daughter, Herbert came to Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire’s ADVANCE Acquired Brain Injury program. The program, an award-winning day program, provides assistance to people who experience a brain injury or other neurological disability.
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My Story: Azziale Arnold
Azziale was born with cerebral palsy, a condition that required yearly corrective surgeries as an adolescent and caused circulation problems, partial blindness and limpness in one leg. She was also diagnosed with lupus and osteoporosis at age 17. Despite these challenges, Azziale graduated high school and completed a four-year registered nursing degree. When work as a home health nurse proved too stressful, she connected with Goodwill and learned medical and billing skills that enabled her to find work as a patient accounts representative.
Community College Increases Career and Financial Prospects
Jeannie from Charleston, WV, asks, “I’m employed but my job doesn’t pay enough to keep up with my household expenses. How do I find out about training opportunities that can help me get into a job that pays higher wages?”
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My Story: Tyrone Coleman
Before coming to Goodwill, Tyrone had been out of work for almost two years -- he had exhausted his unemployment benefits and had depleted his 401(K) to pay for his house. Though he had a college degree, his skill set was out of date. Tyrone connected with Goodwill, who supported him in gaining multiple IT certifications. He now works full-time for the agency and is thankful to be able to provide for his family.
Congress’ Year-End Spending Agreement Includes Support for Programs Significant to Goodwill®
On December 17, the Senate voted 67-32 to approve a $915 billion “megabus” spending package. The bill provides $10.7 billion to the Department of Labor’s Employment Training Administration (ETA), which administers several programs that support local Goodwill® agencies’ efforts to help people find jobs and advance in careers.
Daily Update of 2011-12-22
#Goodwill is an economic engine creating jobs in a down economy – my interview on Local12's Newsmakers WKRC Cincinnati. http://t.co/9XKPcKxu #
