Travis came to Good Vocations after hearing about the positive experiences of a current Goodwill employee, hoping not only to find a job but to grow. Though he started out quiet and reserved, keeping to himself, Good Vocations saw his potential and gave him the tools to succeed and connect with others. Through the Job …
Helen Henderson discovered the AbilityOne program through a Goodwill associate, and her journey to employment with a greater purpose began. After years of working seven days a week, she needed to find a better working schedule to give her more time for her family. She soon built a family through her work at Fort Gordon. …
Reann has been with Good Vocations since August 2010 and has been a very valuable asset to the team since day one. She needed guidance at the beginning, but now she assists her supervisor in managing the crew. Reann is one of the most dependable employees her manager has coached. She is known to be …
When Mikidra found Goodwill Industries through her local Job Connection Career Center, she was shy and often found herself overwhelmed by situations she couldn’t control. Her time with the AbilityOne program and the training she’s received through Goodwill Industries has brought her out of her shell and given her the confidence to shine personally and …
Lamont was referred to Good Vocations by his case manager at AmericanWork, a community-based rehabilitation services partner in Augusta. Lamont, 43, was unemployed and seeking job counseling and development. Good Vocations was his first-ever job opportunity, and he began his employment journey as a stocker at the Fort Gordon commissary. However, his first job wasn’t …
Dectrick Johnson has been with Good Vocations since 2014 and has grown personally and professionally within the AbilityOne program and the on-the-job training he’s received. Dectrick first joined the Fort Gordon team as a night stocker. Over the years he has moved from stocker to custodian and is not afraid to take on new challenges. …
