January is National Mentoring Month, a time to honor the incredible impact mentors have on our lives. This month, we celebrate the journey of Chauniece, a young woman who has overcome numerous challenges to achieve her dreams, thanks to her determination and support from Goodwill of Kentucky's The Spot and the Thrive program.
There are several tactics available to increase your knowledge base and develop new capabilities that can elevate your career prospects. Additionally, it explores the ways in which various types of skills-building and professional development can not only benefit your current work responsibilities but also be utilized to further your career advancement in the future.
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For immediate release January 11, 2025 WASHINGTON – The NRF Foundation today announced a new chairman and one addition to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made following the organization’s winter board meeting in New York City, ahead of NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show and the NRF Foundation Honors. Macy’s, Inc. Chairman and CEO Tony Spring concluded his
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The 119th Congress welcomes 65 freshman members of the House of Representatives and 12 new Senators. In some of the key congressional committees that oversee federal workforce and employment policies, these freshman lawmakers have joined their ranks as veteran members have taken on new roles.
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One of my absolute favorite things to buy at the thrift store is winter coats. Growing up, I always hated how I had only two choices in winter coats. I would have to cover up my different outfits with the same thing every day. My parents would buy me a ski jacket for outdoor activities and a dress coat that I would wear for church and school. While it was the logical and financially responsible decision for a parent to make, I simply hated the lack of variety that winter would bring.
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The 119th Congress gaveled into session on January 3 as lawmakers returned to Washington with a long list of unfinished legislative business and new policy priorities to tackle in the coming months. Congress narrowly averted a government shutdown in late December by passing a stopgap continuing resolution to fund the government through March 14.
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As we celebrate another New Year, many of us reflect on the past and set goals for the future. It’s a time for new beginnings and self-improvement. As you think about what you want this year to hold, we want to share the story of Arquimedes and his transformative journey with Goodwill Industries of Southwest
The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on the previous year and set resolutions to improve our lives in the next year. Whether this is by setting up healthier habits, taking better care of household finances or living more mindfully with how we shop, there are always areas where we could improve. As I look ahead to 2025, one of the areas I’m interested in improving connects both my personal and sustainability goals. I plan to continue to shop secondhand, primarily for designer and luxury pieces. In the next year, my goal is to really focus more on quality instead of quantity when shopping.
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Melvin, a proud veteran, first heard about the services offered by Goodwill North Central Texas (Fort Worth) through a local Salvation Army homeless shelter in Denton, TX. With a past marked by unfortunate choices and being impacted by the justice system, Melvin faced significant challenges in finding employment. However, his life took a positive turn when he discovered the resources offered by Goodwill®
Looking at the possibility of changing careers can be overwhelming. In this blog, we will cover the ins and outs of transitioning careers. If you’re interested in learning more about how to plan your next move and ways to make the most of your new position, keep reading.
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