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In 2014, Patricia Britt lost her job with Marion

County Housing Authority after working there

for six years. She then had a series of jobs that

did not last. Lack of computer skills was the ma-

jor barrier to her gaining and keeping employ-

ment. She went on unemployment and, through

WorkSource Oregon, learned about Goodwill’s

Salem Career Center.

At the Career Center, Patricia earned seven

Certificates for Goodwill’s Microsoft Office

classes. She earned 100% on Advanced Pow-

erPoint and 96% on Advanced Word. All of her

other test scores were over 90%.

When Patricia applied for an Administrative

Assistant position with the Polk Soil and Wa-

ter Conservation District in Dallas, Oregon, she

brought her Goodwill Microsoft certificates

to the interview. They were excited about her

skills. “The next call I got was an offer for em-

ployment,” she says.

In her new position, Patricia:

• Manages the Board meetings

• Creates Outlook invitations

• Creates new and improved forms for

her organization

• Creates the board checklist, sign-in

sheet, and more, using Word & Excel

• Is responsible for updating the

organization’s website

Patricia says that the Goodwill Career Center

opened a new world for her and she appreciat-

ed the individual attention she received in class.

“There is no way I could do what I am doing

now without the classes,” she says. She loves

her work and her skills have allowed her to in-

crease her hours from part to full time. She’s ex-

cited about what she’s accomplished and the

opportunities to come.

Learn more about the Career Center at good-

willjobconnection.org

Professional Development Award:Patricia Britt

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Career Center offers computer skills training to community members and employees. FREE hands-

on training helps students of all levels increase computer knowledge and efficiency. Our Microsoft

Office and new Google classes start several times a month, Monday-Friday at all three Career Cen-

ter locations in Vancouver, Portland, and Salem.

• WORD FUNDAMENTALS—create

documents using various themes,

visual designs, formatting tools,

use spell check, perform mail merges,

and more.

• EXCEL FUNDAMENTALS—create detailed

workbooks using simple calculations,

enter and format data, work with

macros, create and modify charts,

and more.

• POWER POINT FUNDAMENTALS —

create slide show presentations using

various themes and visual designs,

format text on slides, add special effects,

and more.

OFFICESKILLS TRAININGClasses focus on the programs that are free

to everyone with a Google account. These

include:

• Google Docs (similar to Microsoft Word)

• Google Sheets (similar to Microsoft Excel)

• Google Drive – the place on a Google

account to store, access, and share files

and collaborate with other Google

account holders

• Other popular applications such as Google

Maps, Google Slides, and YouTube

Also NEW! You can now register online for Microsoft, Google, and Job Search Success classes!

Learn more at goodwilljobconnection.org/training/free-training

NEWin Career Center!

Diversity at all levels of operation is a company priority at Goodwill In-

dustries of the Columbia Willamette, and a key element in successfully

building and sustaining our mission services programs.

At GICW, our most valuable assets are the people we employ and serve,

and their diversity contributes to the vitality of our organization. A diverse

workforce brings advantages that benefit everyone, including increased

productivity, higher retention rates, varied viewpoints, and increased inno-

vation and creativity.

Our commitment to inclusiveness creates a sense of community among

employees, accessibility and opportunities for program participants, and a

welcoming environment for donors, shoppers and other guests.

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Associate General Counsel Helen Yu was

honored last month with one of the Portland

Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 awards.

The highly selective annual awards rec-

ognize talented young professionals from

throughout the Portland metro area. Con-

gratulations, Helen!

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FREE JOB SERVICES• Meet employers

• Get matched with an Employment Specialist

• Update resume, interview, and job search skills

• Discover FREE Career Skills training opportunities

FREE MINI-WORKSHOPS (15 minutes each)• Modernizing your Resume

• How to Interview with a Millennial

• 6 Common Mistakes Mature Job Seekers Make

LOCAL EMPLOYERS MAY INCLUDE• Sales

• Security

• Custodial

• Healthcare

• Production

• Admin/Office

• Manufacturing

• Management

• Transportation

Tell them about Job Connection’s 50+ Networking Event!WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 201811:30AM - 3:00PM

FIVE LOCATIONS: HILLSBORO - Sonrise Church6701 NE Campus Dr. • Hillsboro, OR Call 503-239-1734 for more information

ASTORIA - Clatsop Community College1651 Lexington Ave. • Astoria, OR Call 503-329-4392 for more information

PORTLAND - Community Education Center 4625 N Trenton • Portland, OR Call 503-489-2077 for more information VANCOUVER - Adventist Community Church9711 NE St. John’s Rd. • Vancouver, WA Call 360-695-1923 for more information SALEM - Salem Goodwill Job Connection 3535 Lancaster Dr. NE • Salem, OR Call 503-798-9101 for more information

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Water makes up more than half of your body

weight and every cell, tissue, and organ in your

body needs water to work correctly. You lose

water each day when you go to the bathroom,

sweat, and breathe and this loss increases in

hot weather or when you’re physically active.

If you don’t replace the water you lose, you

can become dehydrated. Good hydration also

helps to improve your concentration, reduces

tiredness and boosts your work efficiency.

Most people can stay hydrated by drinking six

to eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day. If

you are concerned that you are not drinking

enough water, check your urine. If your urine

is consistently colorless or light yellow, you are

most likely staying well hydrated. Dark yellow

or amber-colored urine is a sign of dehydration.

Symptoms of dehydration include the following:

• Little or no urine, or urine that is

darker than usual

• Dry mouth

• Sleepiness or fatigue

• Extreme thirst

• Headache

• Confusion

• Dizziness or lightheaded feeling

• No tears when crying

But don’t wait until you notice the symptoms.

Actively prevent dehydration by drinking plen-

ty of water. Other drinks and foods can help,

but some may add extra calories from sugar

to your diet. It’s also best to limit caffeinated

drinks, including soda, tea and coffee, because

they can actually dehydrate your body.

From Maren Wyatt, Safety and Health Coordinator

Some tips for staying hydrated are:

• Keep a bottle of water with you during

the day. Purchasing bottled water is

expensive and creates plastic bottle

waste.

• If you don’t like the taste of plain

water, try adding a slice of lemon or

lime to your drink.

• Be sure to drink water before, during,

and after a workout.

• When you’re feeling hungry, drink

water. Thirst is often confused with

hunger. True hunger will not be satisfied

by drinking water.

• If you have trouble remembering to

drink water, drink on a schedule. For

example, drink water when you wake

up; at breakfast, lunch, and dinner;

and when you go to bed. Or drink a

small glass of water at the beginning

of each hour.

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Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette and iHeart Radio are team-ing up to make back-to-school shopping a breeze for one lucky family.

GICW Marketing has been working with Senior Account Executive Rick Lewis and DJ Tra’Renee Chambers from iHeart Radio’s JAM’N 107.5 to help a local family get ready for school with a $250 back-to-school shop-ping spree with Tra’Renee.

Contestants enter online and, if selected, will meet with Tra’Renee and Pub-lic Relations Manager Dale Emanuel at their neighborhood Goodwill to shop for everything from clothing to backpacks to sports equipment! In addition, winners will appear with their Goodwill finds on Tra’Renee’s Afternoon Live show on KATU.

This publication is printedon recycled paper.

OUR MISSION: TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT.

www.facebook.com/meetgoodwill @Goodtoknow16 www.youtube.com/GICWPortland

a b o u t g r a p e v i n eMichael M. Miller, CEOCathy Hannam, PresidentDavid Roberts, EditorStacy Larsen, Staff WriterGilbert Vizon, Designer

For a copy in Braille, contact Dale Emanuel at 503.238.6138

meetgoodwill.org • goodwilljobconnection.org • goodwillbooks.com • shopgoodwill.com

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

To: All GICW EmployeesFrom: Michael M. Miller, CEO

Many of you are aware that I am moving rapidly towards retirement. With that in mind, I am pleased to announce the promotion of Cathy Hannam to serve as GICW’s President. As President, all departments and functions of our Goodwill will now report to her. Cathy will report to me, as I continue to serve as CEO for a period of time. Subject to the approval of the GICW Board of Directors, I antic-ipate that Cathy will be promoted to President and CEO in 2019, on a date to be determined by the Board.

Since joining GICW in 2002, Cathy has played a key role in the growth of our Goodwill. As Executive Sales Manager, Cathy was pivotal in developing our E-Commerce stores and opening many new traditional retail stores, boutiques and outlet centers. Prior to becoming COO in 2017, Cathy was Director of Retail and Marketing Services.

During her tenure with us, Cathy earned her Master of Business Administration Degree from Marylhurst University. In 2015, she completed the GII Executive Development Program.

Cathy is highly regarded for her commitment to Goodwill’s mission, leadership skills and great work ethic. Please join me in congratulating her.

Sincerely,

Michael M. Miller, CEO