Posts For Tag: "employment"
Success Story: Rickie Parker
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…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Brian Bennett
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…
Read MoreGoodwill Welding Program Featured in The Gainesville Times
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…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Jackie Proctor
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…
Read MoreJob Tip of the Week from The Good Works Show
This week’s job tip on The Good Works Show came from Summer Dunham, Director of Public Relations at Goodwill of North Georgia. From turning her childhood interests into a career,…
Read MoreResolve to be Successful at Work
John Maxwell once said, “You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.” Each year 45-percent…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Deborah Howell
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…
Read MoreI Got the Interview. Now What?
– Submitted by Ben Pitts, Career Coach for Goodwill of North Georgia Out of a stack of who knows how many résumés, yours was chosen as a potential fit for…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Socorro
Meet Socorro
Read MoreLeadership Tip from Elisa Buckner, Summerhill Community Ministries
Leading an organization (or department, or project at work) can be hard, tiring work. But, according to Elisa Buckner, Board Member of Atlanta’s Summerhill Community Ministries, it’s important to stay…
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