With 30 million people newly unemployed over the past six weeks, Goodwill is expanding its work to meet their urgent need, helping people learn resiliency skills, connect to sustainable career opportunities, and benefit from societal solutions. This GivingTuesdayNow, Goodwill needs community support to sustain its critical mission-based work.
HR Technology News: Mental Health Tech Pioneer XenZone Announces Tim Barker as CEO
Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8671551-goodwill-serving-as-first-responder-in-covid-19-crisis/
GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving and unity in response to unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. This is an opportunity for people to stand together and, through their individual generosity, remain connected with and heal their communities.
Goodwill is involved in a number of community relief efforts. Some local, nonprofit Goodwill organizations have provided vehicles, staffing and equipment to hospitals and food banks. Some are using donation sites to collect personal protective equipment for area medical personnel and hospitals and utilizing parking lots and drive-thrus for testing. Others have helped local mask makers or created masks of their own.
In addition to crisis response, 78 percent of Goodwill organizations are continuing employment services with most now having an online and virtual model in communities with stay-at-home orders. They are using online tools to provide job search techniques and job leads; job readiness skills, such as résumé writing, interview skills; skills training like digital, medical and hospitality; and virtual career fairs.
“Nonprofits are often the first responders. We do whatever it takes to provide relief and assist the most vulnerable Americans in our communities, who often have no other place to turn,” said Steven C. Preston, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International. “In the face of unprecedented unemployment, Goodwill, as the leading workforce development provider, remains committed to assisting people in preparing for and finding sustainable employment.
HR Technology News: Indeed Announces New Solution to Expedite Hiring Process