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October is National Work & Family Month

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This month marks the 10th anniversary of National Work & Family Month. During this time, Congress, businesses, advocacy groups, academic institutions and other organizations encourage employers to think strategically about family-friendly policies and work-life benefits to help their employees succeed at home and on the job. Some of these policies may include workplace flexibility, health and wellness initiatives, and community involvement. The message is simple: a healthy balance between work and personal life is in the best interest of the worker, the employer and the national workforce.  [Read more…] about October is National Work & Family Month

Success Story: Eliot Watson

After being released from Chestnut Ridge Hospital, Eliot Watson began a 3-month job-training program with Horizon Goodwill Industries. His ultimate goal? To find, apply for and keep a job in the engineering field.

Eliot excelled quickly in every program he participated in at Goodwill. “Eliot was the epitome of the perfect client,” said Stephanie Ritchie, Job Retention Specialist. Since completing the program, Eliot was offered and accepted his dream job at Specialized Engineering in Frederick, Md. Eliot’s determination and perseverance led to his nomination for the 2012 Bennett S. Rubin Graduate of the Year award, a recognition for outstanding achievement in overcoming barriers to attaining and maintain employment after completing a Goodwill program of services.

Play the video above to learn more about Eliot’s story. For more success stories like Eliot’s, visit our YouTube page.

Building a Skilled Workforce with Horizon Goodwill Industries

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Finding qualified and reliable employees can be a major challenge to any company. For you to achieve the success and goals you’ve established for your business, you need a diverse, skilled and dedicated workforce guiding your business every step along the way. Just any untrained, inexperienced employee won’t cut it.

At Horizon Goodwill Industries, we work closely with the business community to anticipate labor market trends, and create training and employment programs that reflect the needs of local employers. For more than 58 years, we’ve been providing creative solutions for businesses and industries, local, state and federal governments.  [Read more…] about Building a Skilled Workforce with Horizon Goodwill Industries

What Items Does Goodwill Accept for Donation?

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When you pull into a Horizon Goodwill Industries donation center with your gently used clothing and household items, you are giving those items a second chance. Items sold in our stores become newfound treasures for Goodwill shoppers. Through the donation cycle, items find new purpose. A donated lamp can help light someone’s way and a pair of unwanted gloves can give someone a helping hand.

Of every dollar generated by Horizon Goodwill Industries, an average of 90 cents goes into job training programs for our clientele to become gainfully employed and contributing members of society. There are currently 16 retail stores in the four-state area with two additional stores planned. We’ll gladly accept your donations at any of our stores, the attended donation center in Hagerstown, or by home pick-up (restrictions apply) and give you a receipt for tax purposes. To help make your donation a smooth and easy process, here is a list of clean, usable items we currently accept.  [Read more…] about What Items Does Goodwill Accept for Donation?

Back-to-School Means Setting Goals

back2schoolIt’s September, which means the kids are already knee-deep in homework, highlighters and hall passes. Back to school often represents a fresh, clean slate — the perfect time for setting new goals.

Back to school isn’t just for the kids and teens in your life. While the kids are hitting the books, now’s the time to hit the ground running on bettering your own life. Take a few minutes to visualize and jot down goals that will make your life more fulfilling. Do you want a full-time job for the first time in years? Do you want to switch career paths? Do you want to go back to college? What steps will it take to reach your goal?  [Read more…] about Back-to-School Means Setting Goals

How to Remove Data Before Donating Your Computer to Goodwill

horizon goodwill, computer recycling, donating computersAs you head to your favorite Horizon Goodwill Industries location for back-to-school shopping, don’t forget to gather your unwanted computer equipment and donate to a good cause. Through our partnership with Dell, RECONNECT is a free program for consumers to reuse and responsibly recycle unwanted electronics. We accept any brand in any condition. It’s easy, it’s free, it helps fund Goodwill training and employment programs in your community, and it protects the environment.

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