https://www.goodwill.org/category/blog/advocate/ Local Goodwills are nonprofits that help people overcome challenges to build skills, find jobs and grow their careers. #PowerOfWork Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:43:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.goodwill.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cropped-goodwill-site-icon-nobg-32x32.png https://www.goodwill.org/category/blog/advocate/ 32 32 https://www.goodwill.org/blog/ https://www.goodwill.org/blog/advocate/congress-seeks-2026-funding-amid-looming-shutdown/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:43:00 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=766823 The White House and congressional leaders have reached a tentative agreement to fund government programs and activities for the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, though it may not be enough to avoid another government shutdown.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/advocate/invest-in-community-driven-solutions-to-bridge-the-digital-divide/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:16:40 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=766193 This week is National Digital Inclusion Week 2025, an annual event to spotlight the importance of digital equity and to advance essential digital skills, digital literacy, and affordable internet access for those who need it most. As the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence continues to reshape]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/advocate/showdown-over-the-shutdown-begins/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:16:55 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=766147 https://www.goodwill.org/blog/advocate/major-reductions-in-workforce-funding-proposed-by-house/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:09:27 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=766063 This week, the House Appropriations Committee voted to advance its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill. The annual spending measure proposes funding levels for many of the federal workforce development programs that help support the training and employment services offered by local Goodwill® organizations.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/advocate/congress-returns-from-summer-recess/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:13:38 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=766040 Congress has returned to DC after a lengthy summer break. Goodwill® organizations from around the country hosted members of their Congressional delegations and key committee staff, allowing them to see the Goodwill mission in action. Those conversations with employees and program participants will inform decisions lawmakers have to make in the weeks and months ahead.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/advocate/multi-agency-workforce-talent-strategy-released/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 04:43:17 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=765950 https://www.goodwill.org/blog/advocate/senate-committee-advances-2026-funding-bill/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:01:27 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=765853 Before adjourning for a month-long August recess, the Senate Appropriations Committee voted this week to advance its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/advocate/white-house-unveils-ai-action-plan/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:12:44 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=765827 This week, the White House released America’s AI Action Plan, which outlines the Trump Administration’s strategy to accelerate AI innovation, build an AI infrastructure and promote the adoption of AI across industry sectors. The multi-agency plan includes several components on workforce development. The Department of the Treasury is instructed to issue guidance clarifying that many AI literacy and AI skill development programs may qualify as eligible educational assistance under the Internal Revenue Code, allowing employers to offer tax free AI training for employees.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/advocate/older-americans-act-turns-60-as-funding-for-older-workers-is-delayed/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:03:15 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=765744 This week marks an important anniversary for the landmark federal law supporting older Americans. The Older Americans Act (OAA), which was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 14, 1965, established a wide range of social support and health-related services and programs for older adults. The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), authorized by Title V of OAA, supports states and nonprofit organizations in connecting low-income individuals who are age 55 and over with training and employment opportunities.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/advocate/white-house-seeks-approval-for-doge-cuts-hints-at-more-to-come/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:55:44 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=765564 Recently, the White House asked Congress to approve $9.4 billion in rescissions for already approved spending that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sought to eliminate, including funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid. While no funding for workforce or education programs was included in this request, White House officials indicated that they hope to build support on Capitol Hill for their efforts to cut “wasteful” government spending and that the Administration may seek additional recissions of existing program funds in the future.]]>