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Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Hosts Air War College International Delegation

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On February 29, Goodwill of Southern Nevada (Goodwill®) hosted a delegation of senior officers from the United States Air Force’s Air War College (AWC) during their visit to Las Vegas. AWC, which emphasizes the employment of air, space, and cyberspace in joint operations, learned about the nonprofit’s mission, operations, local community impact, and employment programs that aid … [Read more...] about Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Hosts Air War College International Delegation

Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Opens New Thrift Store and Donation Center on Blue Diamond Road

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Goodwill of Southern Nevada (Goodwill®) will open a new retail thrift store at the intersection of Blue Diamond and Westwind on Friday, January 5, 2024. The Goodwill Blue Diamond Store will offer tens of thousands of unique clothing, housewares, electronics, and other items generously donated by the community and carefully prepared every day for sale by the store’s team … [Read more...] about Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Opens New Thrift Store and Donation Center on Blue Diamond Road

Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Launches Upgraded Website at New URL

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Goodwill of Southern Nevada (Goodwill®) is proud to unveil an upgraded website at a new URL, GoodwillVegas.org, that immediately communicates the organization’s status as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. “The prominence of our retail stores and donation centers sometimes obscures the fact that Goodwill does not operate for profit,” said … [Read more...] about Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Launches Upgraded Website at New URL

Goodwill® of Southern Nevada to Host Hiring Event

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Goodwill of Southern Nevada is interviewing and hiring on the spot Tuesday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all 17 of their store locations. Dozens of positions are available at Goodwill stores with additional openings in retail management. Goodwill store staff will welcome job seekers and guide them through the application process with the potential for on-the-spot hiring. … [Read more...] about Goodwill® of Southern Nevada to Host Hiring Event

Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Partners with V School to Offer Local Tech Training Scholarship to Veterans, Military Families

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LAS VEGAS, Nev.– Goodwill of Southern Nevada (Goodwill®) is partnering with tech education provider V School to offer the Operation: Achieve Scholarship, a program offering local members of the armed forces, veterans, military spouses, and dependents 100% funding of an online education in web development or UX/UI design. Veterans and military spouses face unique challenges … [Read more...] about Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Partners with V School to Offer Local Tech Training Scholarship to Veterans, Military Families

Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Names New Vice President of Marketing and Communications

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Goodwill of Southern Nevada (Goodwill®) is proud to announce the addition of Bryan Stewart as vice president of marketing and communications. Stewart brings three decades of related experience in nonprofit management, branding strategy, healthcare, consumer products, sports, and entertainment to the role. Most recently, Stewart headed the Rose Parade … [Read more...] about Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Names New Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Hosted Air War College International Students

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LAS VEGAS – On March 10, Goodwill of Southern Nevada (Goodwill®) hosted 25 international military students from the Air Force’s Air War College during their visit to Las Vegas. The Air War College, a professional military university that educates and prepares senior military officers, selected Goodwill because of the nonprofit’s mission, substantial impact on the local … [Read more...] about Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Hosted Air War College International Students

Goodwill® of Southern Nevada to Host Hiring Event Friday, February 18

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Goodwill of Southern Nevada is interviewing and hiring on the spot on Friday, February 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all 17 of their store locations. Approximately 35 positions are available at Goodwill stores as well as 10 openings for entry-level truck drivers. Goodwill will pay for hired drivers’ CDL license and training to open the door to a new career path. Goodwill … [Read more...] about Goodwill® of Southern Nevada to Host Hiring Event Friday, February 18

Goodwill® of Southern Nevada to Host Hiring Fair at All Locations

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Goodwill of Southern Nevada will host a hiring fair Friday February 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be 45 part-time and full-time positions available at Goodwill thrift stores and distribution centers for all locations. Job seekers are encouraged to bring a resume and dress to impress as some positions will be offered on the spot. To view open positions or apply online … [Read more...] about Goodwill® of Southern Nevada to Host Hiring Fair at All Locations

Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Receives Additional $50,000 Investment From the Gene Haas Foundation

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Goodwill of Southern Nevada (Goodwill®) received a second philanthropic gift of $50,000 from the Gene Haas Foundation, bringing their support of Goodwill’s career services and job training programs since last August to $100,000. The donation was presented by Joanne Haas, director of community grants for the Gene Haas Foundation, at the Goodwill Board of Directors Annual … [Read more...] about Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Receives Additional $50,000 Investment From the Gene Haas Foundation

All Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Thrift Stores Offering on the Spot Hiring on Jan. 17

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Goodwill of Southern Nevada will host hiring events at all southern Nevada thrift store locations on Monday, January 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 50 part-time and full-time positions are currently available at Goodwill thrift stores and distribution centers across Las Vegas and Henderson. Applications for multiple salaried management positions will also be accepted during … [Read more...] about All Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Thrift Stores Offering on the Spot Hiring on Jan. 17

Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Recognized as a Best of Las Vegas Gold Medal Winner for Best Special Needs Program

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Goodwill of Southern Nevada (Goodwill®) has been recognized as a Best of Las Vegas gold medal winner for best special needs program. Goodwill currently offers three special needs programs to the Las Vegas community including Community Based Training (CBT), Skills to Enable Personal Success (STEPS) and Student Work Experience Program (SWEP). All three disability programs are … [Read more...] about Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Recognized as a Best of Las Vegas Gold Medal Winner for Best Special Needs Program

Goodwill® of Southern Nevada to Host 5th Annual Holiday Resource Fair, Dec 3

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Goodwill of Southern Nevada (Goodwill®) will host its fifth annual holiday resource fair on Friday, December 3rd at the Boulevard Mall. The event will host various not-for-profit and government agencies who provide no-cost services to southern Nevada. Representatives will be on-site to provide information and instructions on how to apply for services. In addition to … [Read more...] about Goodwill® of Southern Nevada to Host 5th Annual Holiday Resource Fair, Dec 3

Goodwill® Halloween Costumes Help Treat Job Seekers to Employment Opportunities

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 LAS VEGAS – Goodwill of Southern Nevada (Goodwill®) is encouraging customers to support job seekers in the community by shopping at local Goodwill thrift stores this Halloween season. Despite the concerns around COVID-19, 74% of Americans intend to celebrate Halloween this year according to the Goodwill® 2021 Halloween Survey. Although only 34% said they plan to wear a … [Read more...] about Goodwill® Halloween Costumes Help Treat Job Seekers to Employment Opportunities