Success Stories

From Breakdown to Breakthrough In 1973, Rickie Parker was involved in a motorcycle accident that left him with a life-changing physical disability. “My left leg and arm were amputated and…

Call it a Comeback Some of Brian Bennett’s past mistakes were the only thing standing in the way of him finding work. He has a criminal background, and needed a…

Brightening up Hamilton Mill If you have visited the Hamilton Mill store within the last three years, you may have seen Chandell Wiley arranging the merchandise, sorting through donations in…

Michael Paywala Every day Michael Paywala walked 30 minutes one-way to the Duluth career center, with each step getting him closer to achieving his goal of creating his own business….

One of our newest training programs – our Welding program – was recently featured in The Gainesville Times. Made possible by support from WorkSource Georgia Mountains, Arrendale Transitional Center, Hall…

Meet Jackie: The Go-To Gal Jackie Proctor is a natural born leader who has a curiosity for change and an eagerness to grow. That motivation and leadership hasn’t slowed down…

Meet Tess Down time is not an option for Tess Roberts. A go-getter, Roberts takes care to ensure she always has something to do and is always working. She makes…

Meet Deborah Deborah Howell’s dedication to working hard began when she landed her first job at only 15 years of age. She was interested in technology, which led to a…

Meet Ivory Flemister-Reid Sometimes past mistakes are enough to completely derail a career. For Ivory Flemister-Reid, a single mother with a criminal background, history repeatedly kept her from jobs she…

Meet Edward “James” Cannon Throughout 24 years of military service, Edward James Cannon discovered his passion for teaching and helping others. “I taught for seven years and served as the…