Posts For Tag: "Goodwill of North Georgia"
Success Story: Alva Washington
The Road to Success For many job seekers who have experienced Goodwill’s services, stepping in the door of one of our 13 career centers is one of the biggest steps…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Raymond Jones
From 1983 to 1991 Raymond Jones served in the communications field for the Navy. His role was to send encrypted messages from ship to shore, and he shared mess deck…
Read MoreGoodwill and TechBridge Offer Technology Career Program in Cobb County
TechBridge and Goodwill have partnered to launch a free, 16-week Technology Career Program designed to prepare individuals for a career in the growing technology and innovation fields. We are looking…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes with Dell McKinney
Meet Dell McKinney, our vice president of donor services. For one full week, he had the opportunity to be “on the ground” with front line staff. Throughout the week, he…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Curtis Sigur
While serving for four years in the Air Force as an aircrew life support specialist, Curtis Sigur was responsible for ensuring that all flight and safety equipment was in perfect…
Read MoreLiving Small in Atlanta
In the 1960s and 70s, the average home size was 1,600 square feet for 3.5 people. Today, houses average 2,600 square feet for 2.5 people. As houses are getting bigger,…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Kelly Ngu
A Perfect Match Step one – tap your shoes on a sticky mat to remove rogue dust. Step two – place cloth covers over your shoes. Step three – put a hair net over your hair, or…
Read MoreOpportunity ATL Hosts Job and Resource Event at Goodwill
Event Designed to Connect Youth to Employment DECATUR, Ga. – Atlanta has more than 34,000 youth who are currently not in school nor employed. Frequently referred to as “opportunity youth,” these…
Read MoreHappiness on Two Wheels
Just as they outgrow shoes and clothes, kids outgrow bikes. In fact, more than eight million bikes are outgrown every year. What was once their perfect activity companion is now…
Read MoreGoodwill Spotlights: C3 – College Career Catalyst
Goodwill’s C3: combining college and career for long-term success With a goal of assisting 50,000 individuals this year, and placing 24,000 in jobs, Goodwill of North Georgia has all hands…
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