Success Stories

Meet Christian Drawdy Christian Drawdy’s new career path began with a recommendation from a friend and a determination to rebuild. Christian attended an information session at his local Goodwill career…

Michelle made a brave decision to enroll in the medical billing and coding training program at Goodwill’s Woodstock Career Center, fueled by a heartfelt aspiration to find stability and build…

Seeking a new direction in her career, Tyra Brown walked into the South DeKalb Goodwill Career Center determined to find an opportunity that reignited her passion. After years in the…

Meet Marisa Marisa Lordo and her mother arrived at the Athens Career Center looking for a program that could help her develop her social skills and prepare her for the…

Meet Camisha Camisha St. Luce spent several years navigating the challenges of temporary jobs, bouncing from warehouse to warehouse without a clear direction. However, a pivotal moment occurred when she…

Meet Thereslyn Carlyle… After living and working on a farm with her family her whole life, Thereslyn Carlyle decided it was time to join the workforce. She met with her…

After losing his job, Kyshawn Smalls turned to the Goodwill Career Center in Decatur for support in finding new employment. It was there that he learned about Goodwill’s clean tech…

Scott Beam, a military veteran, faced substantial challenges upon separating from the U.S. Marine Corps. At risk of becoming unhoused, he was looking for a way to find stability and…

Meet Darius Johnson, Darius Johnson was introduced to Goodwill Career Center in Cartersville through his Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency counselor. He realized he needed to start prioritizing himself and his…

Freddie Smart was persistent during his employment journey. After being released from incarceration, he faced rejection from various job opportunities due to his criminal background. Struggling to save money and…