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 Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Awarded TechHire Grant to Train People for Career in Technology
(Shenandoah Valley)
Goodwill Industries International has been awarded a $4 million TechHire grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA). Three Goodwill organizations, including Goodwill Industries of the Valleys will operate programs under the grant to provide unemployed and frontline workers the opportunity to leverage specialized services leading to rapid employment in technology occupations.
"The TechHire grant is a solution to economic development issues in Lynchburg, the Shenandoah Valley, and Roanoke," said Mary Ann Gilmer, Vice President Workforce Development for Goodwill Industries of the Valleys. "Through this investment, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys will collaborate with local employers, training providers, and workforce and economic development organizations to empower people to get the fast-track training they need to launch careers in the technology field."
For more information on Goodwill's TechHire Grant, contact:
Kelly Sandridge, Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 107 | Cell: (540) 525.5728
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Goodwill Welcomes Three New Board Members (All Areas)
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that provides vital support through guidance and fiduciary responsibility. The board is comprised of individuals with diverse backgrounds and fairly represents the geographical regions served by the organization.
Goodwill is proud to welcome three new board members:
Matthew Churchill,
Union Bank & Trust
Linda Edwards,
Edwards Sikkema Associates
Craig Parrent,
SunTrust Bank
For a complete list of the Board of Directors,
click here.
For more information on new board members contact:
Kelly Sandridge, Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 107 | Cell Phone: (540) 525.5728
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Goodwill Accepting Applications for GoodCare Healthcare Training
(All Areas)
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Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is now accepting applications for GoodCare. GoodCare is a free healthcare training program. Through a partnership with Community Colleges and Adult Education or Literacy Programs, participants will benefit from supportive services, life skills, education, training, and assistance to obtain employment in the healthcare industry. Individuals served will enter an in-demand occupation and have the opportunity to grow and advance their career through healthcare pathways. GoodCare will serve individuals who are TANF recipients, as well as other low income individuals.
Participating community colleges include: Blue Ridge and Piedmont Virginia. Additional partners include multiple businesses in the healthcare sector and adult education programs throughout the service area. GoodCare will also advance Virginia's professional learning community, expand regional partnerships, and improve the regional Workforce systems.
GoodCare partners will work together on outreach and recruitment to include TANF recipients and other low-income individuals who would not otherwise have access to training. One GoodCare student recently said, "I am grateful and excited to be a part of the GoodCare program. It has given me the opportunity to rise above obstacles and given me a brighter future."
Funding for the program is provided by Health Profession Opportunity Grants from the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
For more information on Health Profession Opportunity Grants,
click here.
For information on GoodCare, contact:
Kelly Sandridge, Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 107 | Cell: (540) 525.5728
*HPOG is a study funded by the federal government which is being conducted to determine how these training opportunities help people improve their skills and find better jobs. During the study, all new eligible applicants will be selected by lottery to participate in these training opportunities. Not all eligible applicants will be selected to participate in these opportunities.
This document was supported by Grant 90FX0038 from the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of HHS
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Goodwill Job Seeker Services Help Community Get Back to Work (All Areas)
Goodwill hosts a variety of Job Seeker Services to help individuals in the community get back to work and improve their employment opportunities. Among these services are a variety of computer classes, workshops, job clubs, and job fairs. All events are free and open to the public with prior registration.
Events take place in Staunton, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, and include:
- Job Fairs
- Computer Classes
- Job Seeker Workshops
- Job Clubs
- And More
For a schedule of upcoming Job Seeker Services and Classes,
click here.
For more information on Job Seeker Services contact:
Kelly Sandridge, Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 107 | Cell Phone: (540) 525.5728
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Upcoming Photo and Video Opportunities (All Areas)
Upcoming Goodwill Events:
Job Fairs at Charlottesville Workforce Center:
2211 Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville.
- August 2nd, 1pm - 4pm, Multi-Vendor
- August 19th, 10am - 1pm, Multi-Vendor
- August 24th, 10am - 3pm, AMEC
Job Fairs at Staunton Career Connection:
1104 Greenville Avenue, Staunton
- August 2nd, 10am - 3pm, Randstad Staffing
For more information on upcoming events,
click here.
For more information on Photo and Video Opportunities contact:
Kelly Sandridge, Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 107 | Cell Phone: (540) 525.5728
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General Goodwill Information
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, a United Way partner organization headquartered in Roanoke, serves 31 counties and 13 cities in the New River, Roanoke, and Shenandoah Valleys. Its mission is to help people and families in our community achieve a better life through work and independence. In 2015, Goodwill assisted over 45,000 individuals and in this difficult employment market placed nearly 4,300 people into jobs in our community. As of the end on June 2016, Goodwill had helped over 23,000 people who walked through the doors of the organization seeking assistance.
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Goodwill Mission:
Helping people and families achieve a better life through work and independence.
Goodwill Vission:
Through the work of Goodwill, people will have the opportunity to achieve their greatest potential.
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