Stephanie didn’t just come to Goodwill for a job—she needed a fresh start. “Before Goodwill, I worked as a Home Health Care Aide,” she shares. “I loved helping people but wasn’t making enough to survive.” Determined to find stability, Stephanie connected with Good Vocations’ Project Manager, Denise Watkins, who immediately recognized her potential. Denise referred …
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 …
Lizzie was shopping at a Goodwill store in Macon and noticed a Good Vocations van dropping off workers after their shift. She asked the employee at the register where those workers came from and what had they been doing. The cashier explained they were working through Good Vocations at Robins Air Force Base. Lizzie wanted …
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 …
Clayton came to Goodwill Industries nine years ago through the local Job Connection Career Center at the encouragement of his mother. He’s since received on-the-job training and employment, with potential to advance in his work. He’s not only developed his potential in the workplace, but Clayton has also tapped into his inner strength and stamina. …
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 …
Mother certainly knew best when she encouraged her son, Christian Cobb, to apply for the Good Vocations program. Christian’s mother worked for Goodwill years ago and knew the program would be a good fit for Christian, who is hearing impaired. Christian worked with a Goodwill Career Development Specialist who assisted him with job placement and …
Jordan has been part of the Good Vocations team for more than eight years, since graduating from high school. Jordan’s parents felt confident that partnering with Goodwill would provide him with the training and tools he needed to reach his full potential. Jordon comes from a large family whom he adores. He’s also created a …
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 …
