Goodwill of North Georgia and Atlanta Housing will host a job fair at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Roosevelt Hall, 660 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd. S.W. in Atlanta. Employers recruiting candidates in skilled trades, logistics, healthcare, manufacturing and retail will take part in the event, according to a statement. Jobseekers will also have access […]
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Goodwill to work around federal order that halts training for SNAP recipients
While the Trump administration has been ordered by two courts to use emergency funds to pay SNAP recipients, the ripple effects of potentially halting payments to 42 million people extend beyond the program participants. Goodwill of North Georgia is preparing to bear the full cost of its SNAP Employment and Training program — at a […]
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Goodwill of North Georgia celebrates new specialized trainee program
Joshua Parker hopes to one day open his own HVAC business. While attending a job fair, the 31-year-old was introduced to Goodwill of North Georgia’s career services and soon discovered a training program that is helping him earn certifications and gain hands-on experience toward achieving that goal. Parker joined Goodwill’s new Certified Electric Heat Pump […]
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Business strategies for a changing world take center stage at conference
Government leaders, business executives, and workforce advocates discussed the importance of economic mobility and small business growth during the Atlanta Business League’s Congress on the State of Black Business event on Tuesday. Amid today’s uncertainty, business leaders in attendance emphasized the importance of seeking opportunities in unexpected places. Held at Atlanta Metropolitan State College, the […]
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Goodwill honors 781 graduates who overcame setbacks to build new careers
Goodwill of North Georgia is celebrating nearly 800 graduates of its career training and development program. A graduation ceremony, themed “Dive Deep into Success,” took place on Monday in the Ocean Ballroom of the Georgia Aquarium and marked a milestone for the graduates who’ve overcome personal and professional barriers, a statement said. Former NFL wide […]
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Goodwill North Georgia highlights successes for women in careers programs
In recognition of Women’s History Month, Goodwill of North Georgia is highlighting its efforts to expand economic opportunity for women through workforce development programs. According to the nonprofit, more than 10,000 women secured employment in Fiscal Year 2024 with support from its career services and training programs. In total, over 25,000 women received assistance through […]
