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Meet Ponchellis Jackson

After being laid off from a job in Chemistry due to the pandemic, Ponchellis used this as a sign that it was time for him to pursue a new career…

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Meet Brandon Beckman

After finishing high school, Brandon was feeling stuck. He was motivated to work but struggled to find a job that kept his interest. As a result, he bounced around to…

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Meet Radhika Tripurani

Radhika spent many years working in the marketing department of a small, local travel firm. During the pandemic, travel traffic demand drastically declined. Like many others, this resulted in Radhika…

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joshua ellis

Meet Joshua Ellis

Joshua, a high-school junior, initially visited Goodwill due to his interest in the Welding Program.  While excited for the welding program, Joshua’s mother and Goodwill Training Manager thought that participating…

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Meet Elida Cortes

In June 2021, Elida Cortes was referred to Goodwill’s Decatur Career Center by her Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) counselor. At 32-years-old, Elida had never worked before and was eager…

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