Goodwill is Helping People Find Work Despite Slow Economic Growth
Jobless Americans Struggle with Long-Term Unemployment
Northern New England — Federal government officials have said that the economy is on the road to recovery, but there are many people still struggling to find employment. This economic recovery won’t feel real until our friends and neighbors who are unemployed can earn paychecks and support their families. As it commemorates Goodwill Industries® Week (May 2 – 8), Goodwill® is seeking donations of gently used clothing and housewares so it can provide the job training programs, employment placement services, and other community-based programs for people who need them most.
“At Goodwill, we are committed to helping people earn a living and improve their lives, families and communities,” said Michael Coughlin, CEO of Goodwill Industries of Northern New England. “By shopping at and donating to Goodwill, you are giving your community a much needed economic boost by helping people learn the skills they need to find employment.”
There are 166 independent Goodwill agencies in the United States and Canada that tailor their job training programs and career services to meet the specific needs of employers in their communities. Goodwill provides a wide range of training, including computer courses, health care training, financial services, landscaping, green jobs and many more.
Goodwill Industries of Northern New England offers career counseling and job training at Workforce Solutions Centers, supported employment options, AmeriCorps training opportunities, and youth employment programs. Goodwill also helps people find jobs by contracting with government and businesses to provide commercial services such as packaging and assembly, custodial services, and food service preparation. Good Clean Property Services is a full service commercial property maintenance company committed to customizing its services to meet and exceed the needs of each building it maintains. While it offers its clients the best practices in the field, it also offers Goodwill employees the chance to learn new skills needed to succeed in work and life.
“This Goodwill Industries Week, we thank you for helping us further our mission of helping people find jobs,” said Coughlin. “Your continued support strengthens our community and enables people to feel the pride and independence that work brings.”
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Goodwill Industries of Northern New England has a 77-year history of providing innovative services that help individuals with disabilities or other barriers achieve social and economic independence. Goodwill’s Workforce Solutions helps people find good jobs and supports individuals through our developmental disability services, deaf services and brain injury programs. Last year, we served over 7,000 individuals with education, job training, and support services as they work to achieve their independence. Our programs are funded by revenue from our 26 retail stores, grants, and financial gifts. Please visit www.goodwillnne.org for more information.
