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At Goodwill, we're not just about second-hand goods; we're about first-class transformations. Through job training, education, and employment, we're proud to share how we’ve supported your neighbors in weaving success stories out of sheer determination.

Kat Jasper holds a rare position: a full-time American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter. She is the manager of Goodwill Great Lakes’ ASL interpreting department and provides ASL/English interpretation for approximately 40 employees who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

The Home Delivered Meals program is a free service for homebound older adults over 60 that includes delivery of hot, nutritious meals Monday through Friday.

It’s no secret that employers are struggling to find enough workers to fill open positions. Goodwill Metropolitan Chicago and Milwaukee hosted a leadership forum where experts discussed ways to address a combination of reasons it is difficult for people to find jobs.

To help you succeed in today's competitive market, we've created a comprehensive guide outlining how to find jobs, determine the right job for you, and what to do after applying.

Job fairs present a unique opportunity to connect with potential employers, network with professionals in your field, and learn about various job opportunities quickly. This guide will provide tips and strategies to help you prepare.

We understand that interviews can be nerve-wracking, so we've put together this comprehensive guide to support you every step of the way and help you shine in the process.

Faced with a series of staffing crises, our healthcare client sought Goodwill TalentBridge's expertise to devise customized solutions that would address their evolving needs and alleviate the mounting pressures on their existing staff.

Goodwill convened community leaders to focus on the regional economy and the power of workforce development to help job seekers connect to essential resources and opportunities that fuel the growth of individuals, businesses and communities in Chicago.

TalentBridge has been a primary provider of contingent staffing services to one of the largest public school districts in Wisconsin since 2011, filling the district’s dynamic needs for variety of positions.

To help combat feelings of isolation and loneliness for participants of Goodwill’s Home Delivered Meals program, we collaborated with Milwaukee-based nonprofit, TimeSlips Creative Storytelling, on their “Beautiful Questions” project.

Transferable skills are especially important because they can give you a competitive edge when applying for jobs. These universal skills can reveal your ability to handle responsibility and more. If you want to know how to make your resume stand out, make sure you highlight your transferable skills!

Resumes are all about words and with limited space, every word counts. These two tips will help you be in a great position to create or update your resume.

Updating your resume to include keywords can help you stand out from the crowd of other job-seekers. Learn how to find keywords and use them in your resume.

Creating an eye catching resume is as much about avoiding mistakes as it is about knowing what to include. Learn how to edit your resume and help your resume stand out by avoiding these common blunders.

When you're competing for your dream job, you might be wondering how to make your resume stand out from the many other applicants. Knowing what a good resume looks like can help you make your application look better, helping you land the job.

There are many online places to search for your next career opportunity. Learn what you should know before you start, which employment search engines you should use, and what role social media plays in job hunting.

Naval Station Great Lakes in Great Lakes, IL recently hosted the twelfth annual Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) culinary competition. The event brought together teams from Navy Galleys Ashore across the U.S. and overseas.

Garage sales can be an excellent way to declutter your home, make extra cash, and connect with your community. Elevate your garage sale game with these tips and our exclusive Garage Sale Kit, designed to make your life easier and your sale more profitable.

The Boys and Men of Color program is an eight-week learning and mentorship experience for men of color, to build skills for the workplace and participate in personal development experiences.