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How to Promote Mental Health in the Workplace
Employers can have a significant impact on their employees' mental and physical health. There is a clear relationship between employee mental health and workplace productivity. Through our work with the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Program, we have discovered 5 keys to ensuring a workplace supports employee mental health.
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How to Promote Mental Health in the Workplace
How to prepare for free resume help from a Workforce Connection Center
Did you know that most employers receive 250 applications for every job they post? If you’ve never written a resume or aren’t sure how to make your resume stand out, don’t worry. Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers can show you what makes a good resume and provide resume writing help. Resume writing services are free, all you have to do is make an appointment.
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How to prepare for free resume help from a Workforce Connection Center
Spring 2025 Fashion Trends and Tips
We know that going through your closet can feel a little overwhelming, but rest assured—spring fashion is all about having fun and embracing fresh starts! Here are a few tips to make the most of your next visit to Goodwill and maximize your shopping experience.
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Spring 2025 Fashion Trends and Tips
Natasha | Getting a Second Chance at a Health Care Career
Natasha came to the Goodwill Workforce Connection Center in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood determined to find a job that would build a better future for herself and her three children. After only two months of career services, Natasha met her goal, landing a full-time job as a lead phlebotomist with a local facility.
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Natasha | Getting a Second Chance at a Health Care Career
What Does Goodwill Take?
Goodwill accepts a wide variety of items as donations. We are often asked about donations of certain items. Here are some of the most common questions we are asked about donating to Goodwill.
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What Does Goodwill Take?
Writing a Military to Civilian Resume
Whether you served our country for a few years or a few decades, transitioning to the civilian workforce can be challenging. Jodi Allen, Director Staff Operations & Quality at Goodwill Great Lakes offers four tips on how to effectively translate your military experience into a civilian resume.
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Writing a Military to Civilian Resume
Litzi | Achieving CNA Certification Through Empower Youth
When Litzi joined the Empower Youth program, she felt lost. Thanks to the Empower Youth program, she has achieved both her CNA and CPR certifications and is now a patient care technician.
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Litzi | Achieving CNA Certification Through Empower Youth
Interview Tips for Teens
Teens looking for their first job face unique challenges. These six interview tips can help you (or your teenager) succeed in their first job interview – and beyond!
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Interview Tips for Teens
How to Donate a Car to Goodwill
Did you know that in addition to donating your used clothes, books, electronics, and toys, Goodwill accepts donations of cars and other vehicles? Donating a vehicle to Goodwill is easy and proceeds from the sale of your vehicle are used to fund job training and placement programs that help people find and keep jobs. Here’s what you need to know to make a charitable car donation to Goodwill.
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How to Donate a Car to Goodwill
Is it Real? How to Spot Fake Watches
At Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago, we often receive generous donations of watches and other jewelry items. Before we sell a luxury timepiece in one of our Goodwill online shops, we carefully inspect each watch to ensure we are describing it realistically. Here’s some of what we look for when we evaluate fake vs real watches.
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Is it Real? How to Spot Fake Watches
Ricky | Thriving Through Goodwill Adult Day Services
Although Ricky has been employed for several years, he wanted to work on his communication, reading and writing skills. Goodwill’s THRIVE program helped him achieve his goals.
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Ricky | Thriving Through Goodwill Adult Day Services
How to Prepare for an Interview
Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers can help you with your interview prep. Make sure you are ready to do your best with these 5 tips from our career counselors. They can help you ace the interview and get the job offer you want.
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How to Prepare for an Interview
Goodwill and Kenosha Christmas Charities Spread Holiday Joy
Kenosha Christmas Charities, Inc. and Goodwill provide seasonal and holiday coat and toy donation events.
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Goodwill and Kenosha Christmas Charities Spread Holiday Joy
What to do With Old Cell Phones
Recycling your old cell phone with Goodwill is easy, secure and helps fund job training and placement programs in your community.
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What to do With Old Cell Phones
Is it Real? How to Tell if a Diamond is Real
Online thrift shopping for diamond jewelry combines the thrill of discovering one-of-a-kind jewelry finds with the convenience of shopping at home. However, if you don’t know the difference, you might buy a cubic zirconia or lab-grown diamond, thinking it is a natural diamond.
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Is it Real? How to Tell if a Diamond is Real
Access to Good Jobs for All Shares Goodwill Expertise on Hiring People with Disabilities
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Goodwill hosted a Workforce Development Leadership Forum in Milwaukee. The event featured a panel discussion where Goodwill leaders shared advice for employers interested in tapping into this eager and prepared workforce.
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Access to Good Jobs for All Shares Goodwill Expertise on Hiring People with Disabilities
Eva | Empowering Her Career and Building a Brighter Future
With determination—and the support of the United For Good program—Eva has found a pathway to independence, stability and a career that aligns with her dreams.
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Eva | Empowering Her Career and Building a Brighter Future
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Celebrating the Goodwill Mission at the first New Lives Luncheon
Goodwill hosted its first New Lives Awards Luncheon on November 1, 2024 at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel in Milwaukee. At the event, Goodwill leaders, board members, community partners and donors gathered to celebrate and honor our mission: Connecting people to work. Preparing people for life.
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Celebrating the Goodwill Mission at the first New Lives Luncheon
Goodwill Careers | Why Marcus Works at Goodwill
Marcus Perez joined Goodwill because he was attracted to the combination of supporting business growth and strengthening our nonprofit mission impact.
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Goodwill Careers | Why Marcus Works at Goodwill
Making a Difference Through Medical Assistant Training: Kaylee’s story
Kaylee Oquendo always knew she wanted to make a difference, especially in the lives of kids. Thanks to Goodwill’s Impact Program, she found her dream role as a medical assistant at Children’s Wisconsin
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Making a Difference Through Medical Assistant Training: Kaylee’s story