With Goodwill's support, Sarouet is making progress towards earning her GED diploma. She has received college preparation and job training support, and now feels connected to her life and the direction she's going.
Tag: Women
Debate Question Sparks National Conversation about Women in the Workforce
The question of the evening during the debate last Tuesday, as often times is the case, came not from a senior citizen wise with experience or a veteran who fought in Iraq or Afghanistan. It came from one of the youngest people in the audience to ask a question that night, 24-year-old Pre-K teacher Katherine Fenton, who asked about women in the workforce.
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My Story: Isis Truman
Working at Goodwill has given Isis more than a chance at a paycheck -- it has given her a chance to advance her career and provide for her family. Programs such as leadership training and educational support have helped her come a long way in her life. She says, "I feel really good about the work I do. My work pays off every day."
My Story: Eun Hee Lee
Goodwill Korea gave Eun Hee Lee her first job in 2010. Working at the Sasang Store in Busan, she helps prepare donated clothing, assisting customers and cleaning, among other work. She enjoys her job and gets excited when customers are able to get great deals on items. She says, "I hope more people donate to Goodwill so we have more goods to sell and our store will be full of more and more customers."
나의 이야기: 이은희
2010년에 한국굿윌은 이은희씨에게 첫 직장을 줬습니다. 이은희씨는 부산에있는 사상 굿윌스토어에서는 기증한의류 준비하기, 손님 안내하기, 청소하기 등 여러 가지 일을 하고계십니다. 이은희씨는 일을 즐기시고 고객들이 좋은 가격으로 물건을 살때 좋아하십니다. 이은희씨는 이렇게 말씀합니다, "더 많은 사람들이 굿윌에게 기증해서 저희가 더 많은 물건들을 팔게됐으면 좋겠습니다."
My Story: Stephanie Gayle
Stephanie separated from her husband and had a hard time making ends meet and supporting her daughters. Goodwill's Beyond Jobs program for single mothers helped connect her to training and employment opportunities, and taught her how to budget. She now has a full-time job and a house for her two girls. She says, "It feels good to know all my hard work has paid off."
My Story – Tabitha Nobles
Tabitha had split up with her husband and was living in a homeless shelter when she first heard about Goodwill. Staff helped her sharpen her job search and interview skills, and connected her with a position at a local hospital. Since getting hired, she has reunited with her husband and says her family is doing great.
My Story: Jennifer Mayfield
Jennifer has been a Goodwill employee for 14 years, hanging clothes that get sent out on Goodwill sales floors. With her co-workers' support, she has increased the number of pieces she can produce and is a smiling and cheerful colleague.
My Story – Crystal Guidry
Following a stroke as a baby, Crystal experienced challenges with motor control and motor skills. She intended to pursue a career in the movies; however, she faced a hard dose of reality after moving to California and eventually ended up back in Texas. Hear Crystal's story of how she linked up with Goodwill and is now giving back to her community.
My Story: Carolyn Wright
When Carolyn found out she was going to be losing her job of 13 years, she knew she needed to update her skills in order to find new work. She connected with Goodwill's medical office training program, which also allowed her to update her Microsoft skills. After being placed through a temp agency, she was eventually hired on full time to work for the Huntington Fire Department.
