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Laura Ritterbush, MoKan Goodwill Chief Mission Officer, and Other Experts Weigh in on Current Job Market Trends

EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON CURRENT JOB MARKET TRENDS January 11, 2021 Source: Zippia Given the change, of course, that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted …

MoKan Goodwill Welcomes Five New Board Members

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregg Hibbeler, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications 816.929.9864 GHibbeler@mokangoodwill.org                                  MOKAN GOODWILL…

Goodwill Receives Largest Investment in its 118-Year History to Help Americans Get Back to Work

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDECEMBER 15, 2020 Investment in training and career services to rebuild U.S. economy leverages Goodwill’s extensive national footprint, deep roots in communities and comprehensive services for job seekers  25M+ people accessed Goodwill services last year and…

MoKan Goodwill to Host FREE Good Health Fair Saturday, October 17th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregg Hibbeler, Director of Marketing and Communications 816.929.9864 GHibbeler@mokangoodwill.org   MOKAN GOODWILL TO HOST FREE GOOD HEALTH FAIR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH FREE COVID-19 testing, safety masks, and job search assistance available  …

Spectrum Announces $75,000 in Grants to Further Digital Literacy in Kansas City

  SPECTRUM ANNOUNCES $75,000 IN SPECTRUM DIGITAL EDUCATION GRANTS TO FURTHER DIGITAL LITERACY IN KANSAS CITY LaunchCode, Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas and the Urban League of Greater Kansas City Receive Grants KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sept. 24, 2020 – Spectru…

Goodwill Partners with York Exponential to Launch Technology, Workforce Development Initiative

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        August 10, 2020          CONTACT: Gregg Hibbeler  MoKan Goodwill (816) 929-9864   Artemis Initiative will put more Americans on a path toward cutting-edge careers and upward mobility  …

Startland News: No Coast names finalists for KC’s premier tech champions; winners revealed Sept. 16

Ed Lada, CEO of MOKAN Goodwill, is named a finalist for KC's tech champion and connector of the year!     Inspirational leaders impacting tech aren’t confined to the coasts — nor to a pre- or post-pandemic world, said organizers of the No Coast awards, pushing fo…

Pilot Program Uses Virtual Reality to Help People Discover Their “Agilities”

The DeBruce Foundation and Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas Partner to Use VR Technology   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2020 Media Contact: Mindy Mazur                              &n…

MOKAN Goodwill Activates Temporary Closure of Stores & Donation Centers in Response to Threat of COVID-19

Kansas City, MO, March 20, 2020 – In light of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, non-profit and social enterprise Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas has decided to temporarily close our stores and donation centers, effective Saturday, March 21st, until further notice. This c…

Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas joins The Kritiq Team for The Kritiq Fashion Show

Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas joins The Kritiq Team for The Kritiq Fashion Show Annual Platform that Highlights LOCAL Creative Designers WHO/WHAT:    Fourth Annual Fashion Show including seven designers showcasing seven outfits, all from area Goodwill…