Goodwill Industries International

Our Sustainability Manager Sydney Munoz joined Reju’s Head of North American Business Development Matthew Allen and WM’s Textiles Senior Manager Raymond Randall for an insightful panel discussion on textile recycling solutions at the Sourcing Journal’s Sustainability Summit on March 19. The panel discussed their new multi-year initiative, a collaborative model for regional textile collection, sortation, reuse and recycling to help keep non-wearable textiles in circularity and out of the waste stream.   The EPA estimates that the U.S. generates at least 17 million tons of textile waste annually. This is a growing concern that makes advancing the circular economy and developing textile recycling solutions more important than ever. In fact, Goodwill is one of the biggest promoters of reuse, and last year, we recovered the value of more than 4.3 billion pounds of used goods. Sustainability is tightly woven into Goodwill’s important mission work, and the sale of secondhand goods not only reduces waste but also helps fund life-changing job and educational programs for individuals in need.   Thanks to Sourcing Journal Sourcing and Labor editor Jasmin Malik Chua for moderating the panel and Kate Nishimura, reporter for Sourcing Journal for her coverage of the panel discussion.

A woman’s place is wherever she chooses to be. Wherever you want to go, Goodwill is ready to help you on the journey. #InternationalWomensDay

Did you know that 90% of skilled trades workers are satisfied with their careers? Still, some employers are struggling to fill these promising roles. The Lowe's Foundation wants to change that and just awarded Goodwill Industries International one of its #GableGrants to make it happen.    This funding will allow us to equip more people with the skills they need to pursue a skilled trades career, with a focus on reaching individuals who have difficulties finding employment. #SkilledTrades

With scholarships from Google and Coursera, the Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator® makes digital skills accessible to all—giving people the tools to prepare for their next big career move. Our team provides career coaching and regular check-ins to support valuable, employer-vetted certifications in fields like cybersecurity and project management. Learn more about the incredible opportunities our Career Centers offer to communities across the country. https://lnkd.in/dKPmkxTw

We want to share a big thank you to Ascendium's Education Philanthropy for hosting a Learn and Lead Lab in support of our Opportunity Accelerator® program to expand postsecondary pathways for rural learners!   The eight participating local Goodwill organizations had two days of learning and sharing with each other, Goodwill Industries International and TPMA, our evaluation partner. The collaboration will advance our initiative to expand opportunities for low-income rural learners with training pathways aligned to labor market needs. These efforts will provide low-income learners with the necessary training and support to secure jobs that pay a living wage.   We are grateful for Ascendium Education Philanthropy’s commitment to empowering individuals and strengthening communities. Together, we are ensuring people in rural communities have access to better economic opportunities. #CommunityImpact #Education #OpportunityAccelerator #Goodwill #AscendiumEP

Dr. King’s teachings continue to remind us that every person and the work they do matters. We carry that belief forward with our mission of helping people train for fulfilling careers and get the support they need to be successful. The jobs we help people find go beyond employment to spark measurable change in their lives and communities. At Goodwill, we create those opportunities to uplift, empower, and transform others—demonstrating how all of the work we do together has a truly significant impact. #MLKDay #BreakingBarriers #HonorTheDream #SignificantWork #DignityThroughOpportunity #CareerDevelopment

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Our hearts and thoughts are with the communities in Southern California impacted by the wildfires. Goodwill Southern California (GSC) is accepting monetary donations to help community members, Goodwill program participants and team members in Southern California recover from their loss due to the wildfires. Make a donation through this link: https://bit.ly/4gUDIuN GSC is also partnering with the American Red Cross to distribute clothing vouchers and will be activating additional partnerships in the coming days to help those in need. Thank you for your consideration and we continue to pray for the safety of those California residents in the fire’s path.

Tell us your goals and we’ll help you get there. With hundreds of Career Centers providing essential resources and personalized support, we can help people facing difficulties finding employment get started on a meaningful career journey. Our Career Navigators are committed to making dreams come true by offering: - career guidance  - resume assistance  - skills certification  - application help - interview prep  - ongoing support

Goodwill Industries International was once again named a Top 10 Charity in Forbes Magazine’s coveted Top 100 Charitable Organizations rankings for 2024. The Forbes list highlights America’s largest charities based on private support and donations: https://lnkd.in/dE3kgNRd We are forever thankful to our donors, shoppers and network of 153 #Goodwill organizations who make our mission possible. It's because of you that we are able to support people as they improve their lives and overcome employment difficulties to secure long-term, well-paid employment. #ForbesTop100 #WorkforceDevelopment #PowerofWork #Top10Charity