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 Eases Staffing Burden for Local Nonprofit
December 6, 2017
It takes a great deal of preparation to feed 120 people three times a day, but Edna Harris says this major undertaking is much easier … Continue reading "Goodwill Eases…
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…
Small Business Owner Finds Quality Employees Through Goodwill Partnership
September 22, 2017
“Owning a small business is hard and finding quality employees can be a challenge,” said Helen Holmes, owner of Ms. Girlee’s Restaurant in downtown Richmond. … Continue reading "Small Business…
Petersburg Career Fair Matches Job-Ready Candidates with Area Employers
August 30, 2017
Torrential rain did not deter more than 290 people from a job fair at Goodwill’s Petersburg Community Employment Center on Tuesday, August 29. More than … Continue reading "Petersburg Career…
