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Meet Marisa Lordo

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…

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Meet Camisha St. Luce

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…

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Meet Thereslyn Carlyle

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…

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Meet Kyshawn Smalls

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…

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Meet Scott Beam

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…

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Meet Darius Johnson

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…

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Meet Freddie Smart

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…

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Meet Trasheik Croom

Trasheik Croom’s journey is a tale of ambition, determination, and personal growth. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Trasheik moved to Atlanta with dreams of higher…

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Meet Terry Zellner

Terry Zellner was referred to Goodwill’s supportive employment services by his Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) counselor. He faced challenges with social interactions and communication, making it difficult for him…

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Meet John Clink

During one of his frequent shopping trips to the Goodwill of North Georgia’s East Athens store, John noticed a sign advertising the avaialable skills training programs available at the Goodwill…

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