Podcast Episode 4: Employment Programs and Secondhand September
This episode of “What’s Good, Goodwill?” features Program Manager Junior Gonzalez and secondhand shopping guru Rachel.
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Drew gains stability by getting a job at Goodwill
Before coming to Goodwill, Drew’s life was carefree and careless, but he needed more. He needed a stable job. But he wasn’t sure how to get started. Drew started working with a job coach at Goodwill. With their help, he got a job. Drew feels more like an independent adult with his new job. He …
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Keely overcomes barriers and builds work experience
Keely had little work experience. She needs a walker and has trouble reaching and lifting. She felt limited in her job choices. With time and help from Goodwill, her worries started to ease. Keely learned that there are many things that she could do despite her disabilities. As long as she stays determined, she …
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Goodwill helps Thomas realize his dream at Krispy Kreme
Thomas has a disability that makes communicating difficult. Conversation isn’t easy for him. And business language is confusing. Because of these challenges, Thomas worried about finding a job. But he wanted a job. So, once he graduated high school, Thomas started looking for his first job. The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) referred Thomas to …
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