Today, we celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law 22 years ago. In an effort to provide guidance with regard to the ADA and its impact on the employment of veterans, Goodwill Industries International (GII) and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will host a webinar July 31 at 2:00 EDT.
Tag: Veterans and Military Families
My Story: Troy Wilkinson
After leaving a longtime janitorial position, Troy -- an Army veteran -- had a hard time finding another job and feared losing everything he had worked toward. He connected with Goodwill and learned valuable employment skills such as how to operate a cash register. He's now been employed with Goodwill for over a year and is happy with the new life he has build for himself.
Five Goodwills to Train Homeless Veterans for Jobs with DOL Grants
Five Goodwill® agencies were among recipients of the latest round of grants under the U.S. Department of Labor's Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Grants. The agencies collectively earned more than $1 million in funding to help provide homeless veterans with job training to help them succeed in civilian careers.
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On the Move? Tips for Finding a Job as a Military Spouse
Rachel from Houston, TX, asks, “My husband is on active duty. I want to work, but employers don’t like it that I’m unsure where we’ll be in six months. Any advice?”
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Thousands Attend Goodwill® Career Fairs across the U.S. and Canada
This year’s Goodwill Industries® Week, celebrated last week, was one of the most exciting to date. Thirty-six Goodwills across the U.S. and Canada hosted more than 100 on-the-ground career fair events, and for the first time Goodwill Industries International hosted a virtual career fair.
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Job Creation and Skills Training Should Be a Priority this Election
As the election season heats up, voters want candidates to focus on getting people back to work. Unfortunately, a recent poll revealed a disparity between reducing unemployment and the need for providing new skills training for the unemployed.
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Las Vegas Goodwill® Takes Store on the Road to Help Homeless Vets
Goodwill's mobile store set up shop at the 2012 Las Vega Stand Down for homeless veterans in March, helping more than 500 people access clothing and employment services.
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My Story: Robert Williamson
After serving in the U.S. Army, Robert became addicted to alcohol and lived on the streets for five years. He was referred to a rehabilitation program following some legal troubles, a stint which ultimately led him to Goodwill's Veterans Integration Program (VIP). With the program's support and encouragement, Robert was hired to work at the Goodwill, eventually rising to the rank of VIP program manager. "Their belief in me has allowed me to pas along my courage, strength and hope to other veterans facing the same challenges I faced not too long ago," he says.
IL Goodwill® Partners with Local College to Help Vets Get Jobs
Veterans in Central Illinois will receive support in training and search for a job, thanks to a new partnership between Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois and Spoon River College. The program aims to help veteran job seekers overcome challenges to employment and create a cohesive community network to support this population
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Employment-Boosting Legislation Introduced in House of Representatives
Today, Reps. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-CA), and Joe Heck (R-NV), all members of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce introduced The Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2012 . While Goodwill is still analyzing the bill’s details, it proposes to consolidate 27 programs into one Workforce Investment Fund. The new proposal is based upon on previous bills introduced last year by the three representatives.
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