A man recovering from a near-fatal illness, a young woman with autism and a man trying to find his way after years in prison were among people whose inspiring stories of achievement were celebrated during Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee’s Impact Luncheon...
Hammers pound, impact screwdrivers chatter and a circular saw shrieks. Smells of sawdust, paint and glue mingle in the air. A teacher paces around the workshop, shouting instructions and encouragement over the noise. ...
A young woman who lost her eyesight but found a renewed sense of purpose. A group of people with intellectual disabilities who inspire everyone around them. And a woman who is proving she can excel in what many consider a man’s field. These were among...
The Goodwill Career Solutions Center in Antioch hosted a Job Readiness event attended by female Goodwill clients and employees at which makeup artist Jennifer Whitus demonstrated ways to make a good impression during a job interview. Here, she recaps some of her advice. ...
An 81-year-old who overcame a language barrier to find a job and now rides his bike to work each day. A young man building his dream of owning a construction business. These were among the stories of achievement celebrated by Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee...
A few weeks before the school year ended, 16-year-old La’Zairia began submitting job applications to local businesses, including Kroger, Smoothie King, Target and Rue 21. ...
A Q&A with an employee who is making a difference through the mission of Goodwill...
As a young boy, Devon dreamed of one day becoming a police officer, but by his late teenage years, he was spending much of his time dodging police....
A Q&A with an employee who is making a difference through the mission of Goodwill...
A Q&A with an employee who is making a difference through the mission of Goodwill...
Betty Johnson, Vice President and Chief People Officer of Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, will retire on May 27. In this Q&A, she shares some of the experiences and insights gleaned from her 23 years with Goodwill. ...
As the motorized door of Phyllis Harper’s two-car garage rose Saturday morning, it slowly revealed a large, jumbled pile of belongings that had been accumulating for years....
A team of professional organizers will descend on a Franklin woman’s home on Saturday, April 9, to transform her messy garage piled high with belongings into a neatly arranged, productive space....
A Q&A with an employee who is making a difference through the mission of Goodwill...
A job fair is a great opportunity to connect employers and job-seekers, but there are some basic steps you should consider to ensure a successful event....
