David T. wasn’t born into a wealthy family, but he knew he could see the world and get an education by joining the U.S. Navy. “I learned a lot about myself during those years,” he said. When he came home to Olympia, David worked with his father in a painting business for a while, but after… Continue reading Success Story: David (Operation: GoodJobs)
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Success Story: Andrea (Custodial Skills Program)
Before Andrea came to Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region she was discouraged with her employment outlook. “I had completed most of the employment aid programs with DSHS but I wasn’t getting hired. As a last resort, they sent me to Goodwill for the Pathways career development course.” At Goodwill, Andrea’s job coach assessed… Continue reading Success Story: Andrea (Custodial Skills Program)