Celebrate the ADA! – 30th Anniversary
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, education and public accommodations. While the […]
Providing Opportunities to Older Workers During COVID-19
For years, Palmetto Goodwill has worked to provide job training and employment services to older workers – ages 55 and over through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Under […]
Fact Check: Think Before You Donate
From the Grand Strand down to the Lowcountry, people are setting aside their newspapers and picking up their smart phones. According to a recent report from Forbes, 55% of American […]
Veteran Turns Welding Dream into Reality
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 […]
Palmetto Goodwill Gifts Local Veteran a Car
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 […]
Empowering Veterans in our Community | Veteran’s for Manufacturing Training
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, […]
My Story: Tim Zarzecki
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 […]
Celebrating Older Workers
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 […]
“Oh, no! The interviewer just asked for my weaknesses!”
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. […]
Red, White and Blue Jean Ball the Perfect Way to Show Military Appreciation
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 […]
