FAIRWINDS Foundation Announces Recipients of 2021 Grants
ORLANDO, FL – FAIRWINDS Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the philanthropic arm of FAIRWINDS Credit Union, recently announced the recipients of its 2021 grants at an event held at the Citrus Club in Downtown Orlando. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings welcomed guests and City of Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolón was in attendance. A total of a quarter million dollars in grant funds were awarded to eight organizations embodying the Foundation’s core purpose of inspiring
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Goodwill Hosts Free Webinar For Job Seekers On Feb. 12
WHAT: On Fri., Feb. 12, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida’s virtual job connection team will host a free webinar for job seekers. The latest in a series of virtual presentations, this session will focus on different types of interview questions and provide advice on how to best answer them. Interested participants must register in advance by visiting http://bit.ly/3sYLprh. While the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has reported job growth for the eighth consecutive
Goodwill To Host Free Webinars To Help Job Seekers
Thousands of local workers have been impacted by job cuts, lost hours or furloughs due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the metro Orlando area’s unemployment rate higher than the state’s, Goodwill’s job connection services continue to be a critical resource. Goodwill’s employment specialists also continue to work virtually with job seekers around updating resumes, practicing for interviews and applying for openings online. On Fri., Jan. 22, the team will host a free webinar focused
Why Recycling Matters – and How to Do It Right
Did you know that one recycled tin can saves enough energy to power a TV for three hours? Or that thrifting for a shirt instead of buying one new can save more than 700 gallons of water? If not, don’t worry: November 15, 2020 is National Recycling Day – a time to raise awareness about our environmental footprint and bring attention to the many benefits of recycling. At the most basic level, recycling reduces the amount of total waste in our environment. Although you can’t usually make a 100% recycled
Goodwill Hosts Free Webinar For Job Seekers On Nov. 6
Participants to Receive Tips for Answering Common Job Interview Questions WHAT: On Fri., Nov. 6, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida’s virtual job connection team will host a free webinar for job seekers. The latest in a series of virtual presentations, this session will focus on different types of interview questions and provide advice on how to best answer them. Interested participants must register in advance by visiting https://bit.ly/3eaHQam. With more than 750,000
Interviewing During COVID-19? Here’s How to Prepare
Exciting. Nerve-wracking. Overwhelming. Even at the best of times, a job interview can be a challenge. Now, as employers navigate socially distant hiring and COVID-19 precautions, the process has only become more complex. While many of the golden rules still apply (yes, you still need to send a thank-you note), it’s worth taking the time to revisit and refresh your interview prep routine. Here’s how you can stand out from the crowd: Put your best foot forward. While some dress codes have relaxed
The Tricks – and Treats – to Halloween at Home
It’s scary to think, but Halloween will soon be upon us – and after a turbulent year, we can all look forward to a bit of fall fun. But depending on the level of COVID-19 risk in your city, neighborhood or family, traditional trick-or-treating may take a back seat to socially distant festivities this year. No fear, though: you can still enjoy the season at home. Here are some tricks for treating in 2020: Skip seasonal sales. While marketers are eager to lure customers back into shop aisles, you don’t
Networking for the “New Normal”
When was the last time you went out with your coworkers for lunch? Or had a breakfast meeting at your favorite spot? Social events have been in short supply these days, but maintaining a social network is still essential – especially as millions of Americans are looking for work. Who you know is a very large part of the job search, so it’s not a stretch to say that networking can be the single most important skill in your repertoire. Most people associate the word “networking” with office parties,
Goodwill Hosts Free August Webinar Series For Job Seekers
Online Resource Is an Extension of Nonprofit’s Job Connection Services ORLANDO, Fla. (August 14, 2020) – Throughout the month of August, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida will host a free webinar series for local job seekers. An extension of the nonprofit’s job connection services, the virtual presentations will provide assistance with interview preparation, employment search techniques, exploring career changes and networking. “With more than 3.16 million people in Florida applying for
Goodwill Hosts Free Webinar For Job Seekers On July 17
Webinar Series Is an Extension of Nonprofit’s Job Connection Services On Fri., July 17, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida’s Job Connection Center will host a free webinar for job seekers. The latest in a series of virtual presentations, it will focus on effective search techniques. Attendees will also receive advice for avoiding the most common job search mistakes. Interested participants can register by visitinghttps://bit.ly/3iHDolF. With more than 2.4 million people in
Goodwill To Host Job Networking Webinar On June 26
Free Session Will Help Build Connections and Professional Relationships WHAT: On Fri., June 26, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida will help job seekers learn virtually how to use networking to find their next job. The nonprofit’s free informational webinar will teach viewers how to connect professionally and build relationships to help land the job they want. Interested participants can register by visiting https://bit.ly/3hkVPvr. With unemployment remaining at record highs,
Majority Of Goodwill Stores And All Donation Xpress Centers Now Open
ORLANDO, Fla. (May 20, 2020) – As of today, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has reopened 90% of its retail stores and all Donation Xpress Centers across a six-county region. By the end of May, the nonprofit will have rehired approximately 800 of the 1,000 employees who were laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Goodwill’s mission is to ‘build lives that work,’ so we feel fortunate to not only reopen so many of our stores, but also to rehire so many of our employees,” said Kim Praniewicz, senior
Goodwill To Reopen Select Stores And Donation Xpress Centers
Nonprofit’s Services Needed as COVID-19 Fuels Unemployment ORLANDO, Fla. (May 8, 2020) – As of today, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has reopened six of its retail stores and 12 Donation Xpress Centers. The nonprofit plans to reopen the remaining locations in phases, including its new retail store in Lady Lake. New safety measures, such as one-way aisles and plexiglass partitions at the registers, will be in place at all reopened stores. In addition, employees will be wearing facemasks and
Goodwill Remains Committed To Job Training, Placement Services Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
ORLANDO, Fla. (April 7, 2020) – Goodwill Industries of Central Florida remains committed to serving local residents with job training and job placement programs, and has transitioned its Job Connection Center online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Job-seekers in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Brevard and Volusia counties will still have access to the same services formerly available in-person at Goodwill’s 11 Job Connection Centers. “COVID-19 disproportionately impacts those with limited resources
Goodwill Modifies Drop-off Protocol, Encourages Donors To Hold Donations
ORLANDO, Fla. (April 3, 2020) – Due to limited hours and staffing, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is encouraging donors to hold donations until the stores return to normal operating hours. For those who would still like to donate items in the interim, the nonprofit has modified its donation drop-off protocol and is currently accepting items only at its Donation Xpress locations from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Large items and truck-load donations will only be accepted at the Taft-Vineland
Update from Goodwill Industries
Through this difficult time of uncertainty and financial strain due COVID-19 and job loss, we are working to connect community members to employers that are currently hiring. Our physical centers are temporarily closed, but Goodwill Job Connection Centers are continuing to build lives that work through virtual services. Please provide the following information to community members in your area so they may connect with us to receive assistance.Goodwill Industries of Central Florida Job Connection Centers are
Goodwill Services Announcement
The safety and health of the Job Connection Center community is Goodwill’s top priority. Necessary measures are being taken in order to minimize the potential of COVID-19 exposure among our participants. Therefore, all group activities such as VITA tax preparation, recruitment events, computer classes, Sealing and Expungement workshop and Job Works 101 have been cancelled for the rest of the month of March. We appreciate your efforts to support Goodwill Industries of Central Florida and the Sanford Job
