https://www.goodwill.org/author/jordan-abushawish/ Local Goodwills are nonprofits that help people overcome challenges to build skills, find jobs and grow their careers. #PowerOfWork Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:24:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.goodwill.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cropped-goodwill-site-icon-nobg-32x32.png https://www.goodwill.org/author/jordan-abushawish/ 32 32 https://www.goodwill.org/blog/advocate/senior-job-seekers-stand-to-benefit-from-new-senate-bill/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:24:56 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=16021 Senior job seekers stand to benefit from a new bill recently introduced in the Senate to reauthorize the Older Americans Act (OAA). Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced the bill (S. 2037) on January 26 and highlighted several provisions in the legislation, including those intended to strengthen and expand the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP).]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/advocate/goodwill-sets-agenda-to-support-job-seekers-in-the-recovery/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:00:19 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=15552 While jobless claims and the unemployment rate are showing some improvement in the overall employment picture, it’s interesting to look behind these numbers and examine just who is suffering – and benefiting — the most during this modest recovery. In consonance with these findings, GII’s 2012 Public Policy Agenda was drafted in close consultation with Goodwill members and leaders of GII’s mission advancement team.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/advocate/stand-with-goodwill-in-supporting-funding-for-job-training-programs/ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:38:15 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=13870 Action is needed to prevent Congress from drastically cutting funding for job training programs that support Goodwill’s efforts to help people with employment challenges in your community to find jobs and advance in careers. Send a letter to your members of Congress and ask them to support the Senate version of the FY 2012 spending bill that funds the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/advocate/helping-people-return-to-work-remains-a-priority-for-goodwill/ Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:14:23 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=13311 On Tuesday, October 11, 2011, the American Jobs Act was defeated in the U.S. Senate after it failed to attract the 60 votes needed to conclude debate. At Goodwill®, we stand ready to work with the administration and Congress to put Americans back to work and is hopeful that some of the promising aspects of the act will move forward, including increasing employment opportunities for veterans, people who are long-term unemployed, low-income adults, individuals with disabilities and youth.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/advocate/debt-commission-draft-may-lead-to-reduced-funding-for-employment-programs/ Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:34:51 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=7806 Last week, the co-chairs of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform released a discussion draft of ideas to reduce annual government budget deficits and pay down the U.S. national debt.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/advocate/congress-returns-to-washington-with-busy-agenda/ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:04:47 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=6406 Congress returned from the Summer recess to staggering reports, such as the unemployment rate hovering near 9.6 percent, and one in seven people living in poverty last year. Although congressional time is limited before the Election Day recess - set tentatively for October 8 - lawmakers remain hopeful that at least a few employment-related bills - can get through the Congress before the recess or during a possible lame-duck session after the election.]]>