Posts For Tag: "employment"
Goodwill Celebrates Grand Reopening of Winder Store
The Winder Goodwill, store and donation center, underwent a complete internal renovation and celebrated its grand reopening on November 30. The newly renovated store features fresh paint colors, new wall…
Read MoreChurch’s Texas Chicken® and Goodwill of North Georgia Announce Collaboration With “Celebrating Generosity” Initiative
Church’s Texas Chicken® and Goodwill of North Georgia have teamed up to launch a holiday initiative called “Celebrating Generosity.” The campaign aims to positively impact communities by encouraging people to…
Read MoreGoodwill Receives $600K for Career Center and Entrepreneurship Program
Goodwill of North Georgia celebrated entrepreneurs during its annual Battle of the Biz gala, raising nearly $420,000 in support of its 14 career centers. The nonprofit also received a $200,000…
Read MoreWorkers with Disabilities Gaining More Jobs, Acceptance
An awful car accident three decades ago meant partial paralysis, a long hospital stay, a painful rehabilitation and eventual return to walking with an abiding limp for Lisa Smith. Years…
Read MoreGriffin Goodwill Store Reopens Months After Tornado
Goodwill of North Georgia reopened its Griffin store and Donation Center on September 28, 2023, after it had been heavily damaged by an EF-3 tornado on January 13, 2023. The…
Read MoreGoodwill Career Centers Celebrates Grand Reopening of Duluth Facility
Goodwill of North Georgia’s Pleasant Hill Career Center has been renovated and updated to add additional square footage to serve all Gwinnett County residents. The Career Center is expected to…
Read MoreGoodwill of North Georgia Announces New 2024 Board Members
Goodwill of North Georgia has announced the appointment of two new board members who will help advance the organization’s goal of getting people back to work. The new board members…
Read More2023 Cherokee Career Expo: A New Way to Work
On Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, Cherokee County job seekers will flock to the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center to embark on a transformative journey in their career pursuits. The 5th annual…
Read MoreGoodwill Offers Free Job Training to Stockbridge Residents
Goodwill of North Georgia offers free job training programs to residents of Henry County and surrounding areas, helping them to learn new skills and advance their careers. The programs include…
Read MoreWoodstock Goodwill Launching Welding and Forklift Training Classes in September
The Goodwill Career Center in Woodstock provides students a chance to acquire skills and knowledge in forklift and welding classes starting in September. The forklift training program includes sit-down forklifts,…
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