We love a creative and hand-made costume! We scoured the internet and found these three no-sew DIY costumes that can be made easily with finds from Goodwill.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Last year, 316,000 of all persons served by Goodwill included those with disabilities. Meet David, who is training for a job he loves!
21-year-old Gunnar doesn't know how to read, but he's not afraid to learn. "What else is there to do? You're not going to get anywhere if you don't learn."
“To have that certificate means more than anything." Though she didn't have her high school diploma, Terri worked her way through Goodwill's Certified Nurse Assistant class. Now, we're celebrating her continued success and her new-found confidence.
Goodwill Industries-Knoxville and Tennessee School for the Deaf Transition Services Department have formed a new partnership this year to help students earn an Occupational Diploma, which can be useful for students wishing to gain community employment after graduation.
Sharon came to Goodwill hoping to move to a more fulfilling, full-time job. Now, she is loving her new position as an administrative assistant, where she is using her newfound skills.
“I wanted help trying to find a job to support myself and my family. [My training] has helped me overcome certain goals that I had set for myself – to overcome talking to strangers and to get more sociable.”
These two ladies traded 6 weeks of intensive training for their CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) certifications. Now, they are able to provide better care for better pay, thanks to a partnership with Hancock Home Health and Goodwill.