It’s not too often a pastry chef trades in his oven mitts for a welding mask, but that didn’t stop Race Faulk from chasing his dream. “I can’t say enough about the welding course and the experience I had. I would encourage anyone looking for this type of training to call Palmetto Goodwill and…
More than 400,000 United States veterans reside in South Carolina, and for many, the transition back to civilian life is filled with barriers. Often, veterans in our community struggle with job placement, training, medical matters and so much more. Each of these daily obstacles becomes even more overwhelming without the assistance of something many Americans…
Celebrating Veteran’s Day 2019 This Veteran’s Day we are proud to honor the service men and women of our community who have made tremendous sacrifices to protect this nation. Today, Palmetto Goodwill encourages you to join us in recognizing and thanking the more than 400,000 veterans currently living in South Carolina along with millions more…
As we celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month, we thought it appropriate to post a piece from last year’s Achiever of the Year award recipient: At age 52, I have found a place — and a purpose — through my job in food services at a military base in Virginia Beach, VA. I was born with…
By Laura Walling Last year local Goodwill® organizations collectively provided job-training and employment services to more than 235,000 older workers – age 55 and over. As the saying goes, “Age is nothing but a number” and the wealth of knowledge and experience that these individuals bring to an employer is an asset. Each year during…
By Randy Wooden No list of the most challenging interview questions would be complete without the ol’ weaknesses question. Today I’ll explore why they’re asking it and strategies for answering. Bear in mind, no single answer is necessarily best or worst, although I have a couple definitely in the running! First, why are they asking…
May is Military Appreciation Month, which provides an opportunity to recognize and thank those who selflessly serve our country with honor and dignity. This includes 1.2 million active service members along with over 800,000 reservists. They all deserve our gratitude and appreciation for the sacrifices they make each and every day. At Palmetto Goodwill we…
Earth Day is celebrated each year in April but at Goodwill, we aim to be mindful of our planet every day with the help of our donors, shoppers, and community. Read on for how we’re making a difference and how you can get more involved.
In honor of Black History Month, we’re shining the spotlight on a few employees that make our mission possible. We are thankful for their dedication, commitment and smiling faces each and every day.
Re-entering the workforce after time away can be intimidating. These six tips will help you create a plan for success in any career field.
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