Kate Hogeveen has been part of Goodwill’s Adult Day Services (ADS) since 2013. She says that the activities, friends, and staff are what keep her interested in coming back every day. In particular, Kate enjoys that she can make her own decisions and has a say about with whom she spends her time. Kate makes … Continued
“It takes a village,” the adage goes. At Goodwill Columbus, we are proud to help people with disabilities or other challenges enhance their quality of life through the power of work, and we are grateful for our strategic community partners who help us carry out this mission. One of those partners is a local frozen … Continued
After earning his bachelor’s degree in accounting, Abdoulaye wanted to enter the IT field. While researching, he discovered that Goodwill Columbus offers an industry-recognized credential called CompTIA A+. “Once I saw that Goodwill offers it for free, it was a no-brainer,” Abdoulaye said. Abdoulaye completed 15 weeks’ worth of evening classes while working in the … Continued
Haben was in a cycle of job hopping when his lack of vocational purpose inspired him to begin a career in the tech industry. His friend recommended he visit a Goodwill Job Training Center to obtain a free, industry-recognized certification. So, that’s what Haben did. “The process was amazing. The instructors are really good at … Continued
Shanele has worked at Columbus City Schools for eight years, but last summer, she was looking for supplemental income to better support her four children. That’s how she learned about Goodwill’s State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) program. “I had always wanted to be a nurse,” Shanele said. “But I had a baby at 18, so … Continued