After graduating from high school, Ivan needed a job. He went to his local Goodwill store and asked about openings. An employee told him about Goodwill’s job training programs. Ivan enrolled in the Pathways course, a two-week overview and “boot camp.” From there he entered the Retail Skills program. “I wanted to try retail because… Continue reading Success Story: Ivan (Retail Skills Program)
Category: Job Training
Success Story: Vickie (Warehouse, Transportation & Logistics Program)
Years ago, Vickie came to Goodwill to complete her GED. But she never finished. Her dependence on drugs and alcohol kept her from completing anything. By 2013, she found herself divorced, homeless and depressed. Vickie’s daughter had been accepted into the state’s College Bound program, which offers college scholarships to low income students who fulfill… Continue reading Success Story: Vickie (Warehouse, Transportation & Logistics Program)