NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
June 16, 2011
Job Seekers and Local Businesses Recognized
Biddeford – Goodwill’s York County Jobs Alliance (YCJA) will hold its Annual Celebration on Tuesday, June 21, from 10 am to noon at University College at Saco Island, 110 Main Street, Saco. Job seekers, local businesses and press are invited to the event for networking, door prizes and refreshment.
Barbara Babkirk of Heart at Work Career Counseling will present, “Work Transitions at Mid-life and Beyond,” and job seekers will share their experiences. The following businesses have supported Goodwill’s mission and York County workforce development in the past year:
| Alere Scarborough, Inc.
Arundel Machine Tool Co., Inc. Atlantic Pest Solutions Companies Bonney Staffing Career Management Associates Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc. Counseling Services, Inc. DLV Associates Fiber Materials, Inc. General Linen Service Co., Inc. Goodall Hospital Home Health Visiting Nurses |
Kennebunk Center for Dentistry
Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Chamber Maine Manufacturing Maine SBDC Maine Stove & Chimney Manpower New York Life Insurance Co. North Deering Vet Hospital Northern York County YMCA Norway Savings Bank Robert Half International Rolnick Chiropractic |
R.M. Davis, Inc.
Sanford Community Adult Ed Sanford-Springvale Chamber Shalom House Southern Maine Medical Center Spurwink Services TD Bank University College – Saco Volk Packaging, Corp. York County CareerCenter York Hospital |
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About Goodwill Industries of Northern New England
Goodwill Industries of Northern New England has a 78-year history of providing innovative services that eliminate barriers to opportunity and help people in need reach their fullest potential through the power of work. Last year, we served over 80,000 individuals through job training and placement, career counseling, family strengthening services, youth employment opportunities, brain injury programs, and other community support services for people with disabilities. Our programs are funded by revenue from our 26 retail stores, grants, fees, and financial gifts. Please visit www.goodwillnne.org for more information.
Contact: Michelle Smith, Communications Manager
michelle.smith@goodwillnne.org
(207) 699-0724
Cell: (207) 239-7225
