Goodwill helps high school graduate find long-term employment
January 22, 2018
“Goodwill helped me set goals for myself,” said Jeremiah Mayo who, at 19, is working his first professional full-time job. His journey to success started … Continue reading "Goodwill helps…
City of Hampton Sends Job Seekers to Goodwill for Job Fair Preparation
January 16, 2018
Goodwill is offering workshops in January to prepare job seekers for a major hiring event in Hampton in February. The “Hampton Get Hired & Resource … Continue reading "City of…
Goodwill Launches Program to Help Justice-Involved Youth
January 16, 2018
Goodwill’s newest workforce development program is aimed at reducing recidivism in youth involved in the justice system across Central and Coastal Virginia. GoodPath is a … Continue reading "Goodwill Launches…
Goodwill Helps Mom of Two Come Full Circle in Her Career
November 28, 2017
Taryn Rasmussen says being a mother is a job in itself. She always puts her kids first, but when she was unexpectedly laid off in … Continue reading "Goodwill Helps…
Goodwill Helps Daughter Find A New Career and Honor Her Father
November 28, 2017
Nana Frimpongma says her work ethic comes from her father, who recently passed away at the age of 109. “He was very active. Even though … Continue reading "Goodwill Helps…
SunTrust VP Pays It Forward To Goodwill
November 20, 2017
It started with a Philly cheesesteak. Edward Garner, a groundskeeper at Goodwill for the past three years, felt a tap on his shoulder last month … Continue reading "SunTrust VP…
AbilityOne Associate Embarks on Career Path at Goodwill
October 30, 2017
“I’m in a wheelchair, but Goodwill helped me find a job that doesn’t remind me of the things I can’t do,” said Antonio Williams. He … Continue reading "AbilityOne Associate…
Dedication Pays Off – Personally and Professionally – for Goodwill Associate
October 17, 2017
“I hope my story inspires people to keep going and never give up,” said Monica Nava Rosales, an associate at Goodwill’s Short Pump retail location. … Continue reading "Dedication Pays…
Goodwill Job Fair Draws Large Crowd and Creates New Opportunities
October 6, 2017
From recent college graduates, professionals looking for a new career, and even an 83-year old who said it is never too late to find a … Continue reading "Goodwill Job…
Goodwill and Thomas Nelson Community College kick off WIRED for Success Program
October 4, 2017
Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia and Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC) joined forces on Monday, Oct. 2 to kick off WIRED for Success, an … Continue reading "Goodwill and…
