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Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is celebrating Earth Day with a big commitment to the environment: beginning on Monday, April 22, plastic shopping bags will no longer be available in its 51 retail and outlet stores. Instead, shoppe... read full story
November 20, 2024
Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina honored the community partners, volunteer leaders, team members, and program participants who make its mission services possible at the annual Recognition Banquet, held Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Mill... read full story
October 16, 2024
Individuals and families needing assistance recovering from Hurricane Helene are encouraged to visit community hub sites offered by Goodwill Industries of North Carolina, NCWorks, and other partners. Services available at the hubs will include inf... read full story
October 16, 2024
Community Hubs Individuals and families needing assistance recovering from Hurricane Helene are encouraged to visit community hub sites offered by Goodwill Industries of North Carolina, NCWorks, and other partners. These centers will assist commun... read full story
September 09, 2024
By Sharine Sample That phenomenon known as Generation Z has been hitting the workforce. Generation Z is usually defined as including individuals born between 1997 to 2012, which means that the oldest members of Gen Z are now in their mid-to-late 2... read full story
August 13, 2024
By Sharine Sample Every workplace has a “feel” to it. You’ve probably noticed this in your past jobs, even if you couldn’t put your finger on what made the workplace different. Even if only subconsciously, we pick up on things like how colleagues ... read full story
July 15, 2024
By Sharine Sample Have you ever noticed those co-workers who really shine and seem to have it all together? In reality, they probably don’t have it all together. Instead, they come across as competent and “together” because they have set high stan... read full story
June 11, 2024
By Sharine Sample When you think about your current role within your organization or company, would you say that you do your job exactly the same way today that you did, say, five years ago? Odds are, you’ve had to pick up new skills, learn new te... read full story
May 13, 2024
We often say, “Use the gifts you were given.” This month I’m challenging you to also use the gifts you were taught. May is Teacher Appreciation Month. Recently I realized how many of the values that define my work at Goodwill were introduced to me... read full story
May 07, 2024
The popular Color Me Goodwill upcycled fashion show returned on Friday, April 19, before a sold-out audience at The Orange Peel in downtown Asheville. Seven local fashion design teams competed in the 8th Annual Color Me Goodwill show, presenting c... read full story
April 16, 2024
By Sharine Sample, Regional Workforce Development Manager Do you often procrastinate at work? Trick question, because at some point we’ve all been guilty of putting off a task until the last minute. Procrastination on the job can lead to a lower ... read full story
April 08, 2024
North Carolina residents who want to enroll in Medicaid will have the opportunity as part of Care4Carolina’s upcoming “Get Covered” event hosted by Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina on Friday, April 12. The events will include free l... read full story
April 04, 2024
Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is celebrating Earth Day with a big commitment to the environment: beginning on Monday, April 22, plastic shopping bags will no longer be available in its 51 retail and outlet stores. Instead, shoppe... read full story
April 02, 2024
Learning new job skills is easier than you think. Goodwill works with our region’s community colleges and other training partners to offer classes in healthcare, trade skills, office technology and more. See the schedule below for upcoming c... read full story
March 12, 2024
By Sharine Sample We’ve all been in conversations at work where the person you’re talking to doesn’t seem to be paying attention to what you’re saying. It’s frustrating when you can tell that the other person just isn’t listening. But in all hones... read full story
February 22, 2024
Families can find extraordinary deals on coats, sweaters, and other winter clothing items at Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina’s annual Winter Clearance Sale, taking place from Thursday, Feb. 29 through Sunday, March 3. During the sa... read full story
January 26, 2024
Tickets are now on sale for the 8th Annual Color Me Goodwill fashion show, presented by Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, taking place on Friday, April 19, at The Orange Peel in Asheville. The show features runway collections produc... read full story
December 06, 2023
Career Events Goodwill offers a wide variety of in-person and virtual events that help prepare job seekers for career success and connect employers with job candidates. For details on other events, please click on the links below or contact the Ca... read full story
October 09, 2023
By Sharine Sample In every job you’ve had, you’ve probably noticed that some employees seem to stand above the rest. They are the people that everyone looks to, and they’re known as someone who “gets things done.” That person is not necessarily in... read full story
October 01, 2023
According to a recent survey by Goodwill Industries, more than four in five Americans plan to celebrate Halloween this year, even as current economic conditions will affect how much money they can spend on costumes, decorations, and candy. The sur... read full story
September 14, 2023
By Sharine Sample Recently I was in a meeting where the subject of email etiquette came up – specifically, how certain phrases in the email can trigger annoyance, frustration, or other negative emotions, which then affect your response to the send... read full story
August 08, 2023
CARF International announced that Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina has been accredited for a period of three years for its Community Integration; Job Development and Employment Supports; and Employee Development and Community Employ... read full story
July 24, 2023
Higher prices and concerns about the economy will affect how families will shop for back-to-school clothing and supplies again this year, according to a national survey. The annual Deloitte Back to School Survey found that 68% of families plan to ... read full story
July 12, 2023
More than a dozen employers will attend a hiring event sponsored by the Goodwill Graduate Services Program on Wednesday, July 19, at the Catawba County Library. Goodwill Graduate Services Career Advancement Hiring Event Wednesday, July 19 – 3-6 p.... read full story
July 12, 2023
The Goodwill Career Connections Center in Salisbury will hold multiple hiring events during the month of July with employers who are hiring for a variety of positions. The following hiring events will take place at the Goodwill Career Connections ... read full story
May 04, 2023
The popular Color Me Goodwill upcycled fashion show returned on Friday, April 21, before a sold-out audience at The Orange Peel in downtown Asheville. Six local fashion design teams competed in the 7th Annual Color Me Goodwill show, presenting col... read full story
February 20, 2023
Families can find extraordinary deals on coats, sweaters, and other winter clothing items at Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina’s annual Winter Clearance Sale, taking place from Thursday, March 2, through Sunday, March 5. During the s... read full story
February 17, 2023
Tickets are now on sale for the 7th Annual Color Me Goodwill fashion show, presented by Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina. read full story
February 07, 2023
Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is holding a one-time only sale of brand-new home furnishings, including sofas, loveseats, chairs, ottomans, throw pillows, and more. The furniture sale will take place from Friday, Feb. 17, though S... read full story
January 12, 2023
As many local nonprofit organizations struggle to fill essential positions, Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina and Financial Pathways of the Piedmont are helping to fill the gap by hosting a Nonprofit Hiring Event. read full story
January 09, 2023
Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays are past, the New Year is a time for reflection and thinking about what you want to accomplish in 2023. If you’re like me, planning stresses you out just thinking about it. read full story
December 28, 2022
As we approach the end of the year, many households will plan to declutter after the holidays and start the new year fresh by donating clothing and household items. read full story
December 12, 2022
As the year comes to a close, you may be looking to make some moves toward finding the perfect career in 2023. The truth is that the title of this article is a little misleading. There is no “perfect” career. read full story
December 02, 2022
Next spring’s annual Color Me Goodwill upcycled fashion show will feature collections by local designers who were selected through a competitive application process. Designers will produce a collection inspired by an assigned color and made using ... read full story
December 02, 2022
Starting in early 2023, Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina will shift its Henderson County-area employment services to a community-based model that will better meet the changing needs of the local workforce. Goodwill Career Connection... read full story
November 29, 2022
Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina honored the community partners, volunteer leaders, employees and program participants who make its mission services possible at the Annual Recognition Banquet, held Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Benton C... read full story
November 28, 2022
With a potential recession on the horizon, it’s an ideal time to job seekers to learn about opportunities for training in high-demand careers. Forsyth Tech and Goodwill are hosting a Skills Training Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the Goodwill W... read full story
November 17, 2022
By Sharine Sample It’s hard to believe it’s already November! With the end of the year quickly approaching, now is the time to take a moment to focus on your professional goals for 2023. Easier said than done, right?! With the holidays coming up, ... read full story
October 11, 2022
By Sharine Sample They say that you should learn something new every day. Whether you are happy with your current role or you are looking for a new job, you may not realize how important professional development could be for you. Professional deve... read full story
September 28, 2022
More Americans are returning to traditional Halloween celebrations like wearing costumes and trick-or-treating, according to the results of Goodwill Industries International’s annual national Halloween survey. However, current economic conditions ... read full story
September 07, 2022
By Sharine Sample Imagine learning about an opening for your dream job – but the employer needs to fill the position today. If they were to ask right then for your resume, would you be prepared to send it? An updated resume is a crucial part of yo... read full story
August 11, 2022
By Sharine Sample One of the biggest factors affecting how much you’ll earn in your career is education. Today I’d like to talk about the first educational milestone for most people: completing high school. Being a high school graduate can have a ... read full story
July 26, 2022
Thanks to inflation and continued supply chain disruptions, families say that their back-to-school costs will be higher than ever before. This year families will spend an average of $661 per student, an 8% increase over last year’s total of $612. ... read full story
July 21, 2022
Goodwill’s annual back to school sale on blue jeans returns Aug. 5-14, just in time to assist families who are expected to spend more on school clothing and supplies than ever before. At the annual Back to School Blues sale, adults’ and children’s... read full story
July 20, 2022
Effective August 1, 2022, The Prosperity Center will be located within Goodwill’s Regional Operations Center, 2760 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem. The Prosperity Center clients will have access to the same services in the new location. Partne... read full story
July 06, 2022
Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina will hold the grand opening for its second retail store in Salisbury, N.C., on Tuesday, July 19, at 10 a.m. The store is located at 475 Faith Road, across from ALDI. The new store will offer thousand... read full story
July 06, 2022
Recently I was in a meeting in which the topic of mentorship came up. Someone posed the question to us: did we have a professional mentor? And, if we didn’t, why not? A mentor is an experienced, trusted adviser. As an objective, impartial adviser,... read full story
June 13, 2022
By Sharine Sample In the workplace today, keeping track of deadlines and projects that you owe your colleagues sometimes can feel like a full-time job all by itself. Nowadays you are more likely to be working as part of a team instead of on your o... read full story
May 10, 2022
After a three-year hiatus, the popular Color Me Goodwill upcycled fashion show returned on Friday, April 29, before a sold-out audience at The Orange Peel in downtown Asheville. Seven local fashion designers and teams competed in the 6th annual Co... read full story
May 05, 2022
When it comes to choosing the perfect job for you, what are you looking for? The times have changed. Nowadays, employers realize that, to most workers, it’s not just about the money anymore. While your prospective salary and benefits are important... read full story
April 20, 2022
Sustainability is a word we hear often… but what does it really mean? To put it simply, sustainability is the process of meeting our current needs without compromising the needs of the future. We only have so many resources available to us here on... read full story
April 07, 2022
By Sharine Sample Sit back and really think about what makes a good leader. Who comes to your mind? What characteristics make that person stand out above the rest? Do they motivate and inspire? And do they seem to genuinely have people’s and their... read full story
March 25, 2022
Spring cleaning is an annual rite of passage for many as they get set for warmer weather. But did you know that spring cleaning can also help others in your community get a fresh start? When you clear out the items you no longer need and donate th... read full story
March 13, 2022
By Sharine Sample No matter what your role is in your organization, at some point you will need to communicate with others. With so many communication options to choose from, you may find yourself asking: is it better to speak directly, or communi... read full story
February 15, 2022
Families can find extraordinary deals on coats, sweaters and other winter clothing items at Goodwill’s Winter Clearance Sale, taking place Thursday, March 3 through Sunday, March 6 at all Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina retail stor... read full story
February 01, 2022
Tickets are now on sale for the 6th Annual Color Me Goodwill fashion show, presented by Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina. The fashion show, featuring collections by seven local designers, will take place on Friday, April 29, at The ... read full story
January 22, 2022
Goodwill’s Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, NC. Proceeds from the event will be used to support Goodwill’s Outreach Scholarship Fund. read full story
January 05, 2022
Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina announces the hiring of Timothy Howell as the agency’s first chief people officer (CPO). “We are thrilled to have someone with Timothy’s experience join our team,” said Goodwill CEO Barbara Maida-Sto... read full story
December 07, 2021
By Janice Davis Richardson, MPA | LinkedIn: JaniceRichardson As a youngster growing up in a lower middle-class family, it was instilled in me that I should go to college and get a good education and then get a good job. Like many of my Baby Boom... read full story
December 07, 2021
During this busy holiday season, we are mindful of honoring family commitments, meeting financial obligations, and finding just the right gift for everyone on our list. We’d also like to give back to our community – if only we could fi... read full story
December 07, 2021
While you’re doing your holiday shopping online, you can support Goodwill at the same time. When you purchase books, electronics, apparel or any other item on Amazon, the online retailer will donate 0.5 percent of the price of eligible purchases t... read full story
December 07, 2021
By Sharine Sample, Regional Workforce Development Manager, Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina One of the most influential interviews I’ve conducted left me with something I know I will question the rest of my career. In response to o... read full story
August 23, 2021
By Janice Davis Richardson, MPA | LinkedIn: JaniceRichardson While scrolling through Facebook, I stumbled across one recent post from a recruiter looking for people to work as Flaggers. This job requires reporting to work at 6 a.m. to hold up si... read full story
August 02, 2021
With a new school year just around the corner — and many kids heading back to classrooms in person — this back-to-school shopping season is an extra-special one. But the cost of all those new clothes, electronics and school supplies can add up. Go... read full story
June 30, 2021
By Jordan Joines When you are applying for a new job, make sure that you put forth your best effort before you hit that “submit” button. Remember, your job application is one of many and you want it to catch the recruiter’s attention. Here ... read full story
June 02, 2021
Winston-Salem, N.C. (June 2, 2021) – The Cybersecurity Youth Apprenticeship Initiative (CYAI) is partnering with Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina (Goodwill) to provide information technology (IT) registered apprenticeship programmin... read full story
May 07, 2021
Goodwill, the leading workforce provider in North America, today announced a new, first-of-its-kind coalition called Rising Together™, which will work to create an equitable economic recovery and provide job seekers with the skills and supports ne... read full story
March 18, 2021
Celebrate the coming of spring and take home great prizes at Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina’s annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. All day long, shoppers can hunt for Easter eggs hidden thr... read full story
March 11, 2021
Download the PDF 1. Goodwill is an independent nonprofit organization. Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and has been serving the local community for more than 90 years. Goodwill® cons... read full story
February 22, 2021
Families can find extraordinary deals on coats, sweaters and other winter clothing items at Goodwill’s Winter Clearance Sale, taking place Thursday, March 11 through Sunday, March 14 at all Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina retail st... read full story
January 29, 2021
Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is hiring for immediate openings at its retail store located at 3530 Hendersonville Road in Fletcher. Positions include cashiers, sales associates and employees who sort and hang clothing donations. ... read full story
January 15, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has many job seekers thinking about how to find work in a different field. But often they’re not sure how get their foot in the door. Career Quest, a free webinar series offered by Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC, gives j... read full story