The House Education and the Workforce Committee recently took a significant step toward reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) with the introduction of the A Stronger Workforce for America Act. The bill is the product of months-long bipartisan negotiations in the committee on an update to the primary federal workforce development law for the first time since 2014.
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Self-care is often referred to in relation to workplace stress, but what is it? This blog will cover a variety of self-care questions. How can you integrate this concept into your daily life at home and work? What does self-care look like? What are the benefits of self-care?
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Winter is upon us, and with that the magical time of holiday festivities. There is so much joy that comes along with the holiday season, gatherings with family and friends, delicious food and fun decorations to keep your spirits up despite the colder days. That is why so many people choose to decorate for the holidays early. In fact, research has even shown that doing so can have a positive impact on your mental health!
On the heels of Giving Tuesday, Goodwill Industries International joins our partners in the Charitable Giving Coalition in calling on Congress to expand charitable giving incentives to all taxpayers. Since 2012, Giving Tuesday has marked the beginning of the year-end season of giving, during which Americans display unmatched generosity through charitable donations.
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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Searching for a job is like going on a treasure hunt. You set out on a quest, hoping to discover something you want — the perfect job! But just like a treasure hunt, you need the right tools to guide you. That's where Indeed comes in.
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Now less than a two days away, Thanksgiving snuck up on us again this year! The holiday is a celebration of family, friends and food — and all you’re grateful for this year.
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This time of year, amidst the hustle and bustle, we’re all thinking about how much we must be thankful for. After all, that’s what Thanksgiving is all about. With that in mind, we want to share the story of someone thankful for the new direction he has been able to take his life.
In a rare show of bipartisanship for a deeply divided Congress, lawmakers recently passed a second stopgap funding bill to avert the government shutdown that threatened to take effect after the midnight deadline on Friday, November 17. The continuing resolution (CR) temporarily extends funding for federal agencies and programs into 2024 using staggered deadlines.
While considered an “off” year, voters in 37 states went to the polls and exercised their right to vote on state and and local offices, special elections, ballot questions, constitutional amendments and more. Gubernatorial elections were held in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Governor Andy Beshear (D) won another term. Investing in higher education and workforce
Troy was looking for something new. He worked as a security guard for the past 15 years but craved a new beginning. While trying to find new positions, he felt that living in Southern Texas and not speaking Spanish disadvantaged him. He also knew that a new career would mean some additional education that he couldn’t afford.
Fall transition outfits are always challenging. We can usually count on wearing sundresses in July and sweaters in January, but these tricky in-between-season months, like September through November, can be tough! You may check the weather before you leave the house and think you’re set, but then, the sun disappears behind a cloud and a comfortable temperature is suddenly chill inducing.
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