Goodwill of North Georgia recently honored more than 1,200 graduates of its career training and workforce development programs during a ceremony held at the Georgia Aquarium. The organization celebrated 400 more graduates than it did last year. Graduates ranged in age from 15 to 74 and completed training in fields including medical billing, supply chain […]
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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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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 of North Georgia celebrates renovations at West End location
Fifty years after opening its doors for the first time, the store has now reemerged with a revamped look and feel.
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Goodwill North Georgia President & CEO reflects on last five years in role
For the last consecutive three years, the local Goodwill has been recognized as the top in the nation for connecting people to jobs.
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Decatur Goodwill to host third annual National Thrift Shop Day Fashion Show
Between targeted ads, quick-buy options and same-day shipping, it’s increasingly easy to purchase on a whim.
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16,000 Georgians found work last year, thanks to Goodwill of North Georgia
By Hannah E. Jones Whether you’re searching for a new outfit, a great deal on home goods or the next step in your career, Goodwill has your back. Between all the Career Centers in the state, the company helped employ one in six of the roughly 161,000 Georgians who were hired last year. Notably, a […]
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Column: Goodwill of North Ga. hits goal of putting 100,000 people to work
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on June 29, 2018
Goodwill of North Georgia has met its five-year goal of connecting 100,000 people to jobs — in the nick of time.
