Success Stories

In April 2021, Maxson Smith’s Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation  Agency (GVRA) counselor referred him to Goodwill’s Woodstock Career Center. At 22 years old, he wanted to overcome his challenges and join…

A native of the Caribbean island of Jamaica, Marilyn Williams was captured by fashion and design at the tender age of eight. Hailing from a long line of seamstresses and…

Like many retirees, Gloria Heard didn’t stay retired for long. With experience using the Athens Career Center from time to time, Gloria knew just where to go to find her…

DeKalb County resident Saryah Beard came to Goodwill in 2017, seeking an opportunity to participate in the summer internship with Old Navy, which is now known as This Way ONward….

Wanda Puig has used Goodwill’s Career Centers occasionally for the last few years. Childcare issues prevent her from seeking permanent, full-time employment; however, when she needs to find temporary opportunities,…

In March 2021, Julia Ramirez came into the Cornelia Career Center seeking help with her job search. Since Julia does not speak English, Lead Career Coach Sandy DeAza, who is…

Jessica Martinez-Lopez had been working in the hospitality industry prior to COVID-19. Like many hotel workers, she was laid off in March 2020 and needed to find a new career…

Seven years ago, Carol Gilbert and her husband left Virginia and relocated to the Woodstock area to be closer to their son and his family. The couple had been employed…

Lilia Aguirre had been working in a manufacturing job at Wrigley’s in Oakwood. This position was very labor-intensive and lacked favorable long-term career prospects. Lilia needed a better job to…

Dylan Walker had just turned 16 and was finishing his sophomore year at North Atlanta High School when he saw information about the This Way ONward 2021 summer internship program….