Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel have officially announced that Ohio’s ninth annual In-Demand Jobs Week will take place from May 4–8, 2026. This week is a statewide celebration of Ohio’s fastest-growing industries, and this year’s theme, “Reach Your Full Potential,” strikes a chord with everything we do here at Goodwill Columbus. We … Continued
JPMorganChase Expands Investment in Ohio’s Workforce with New Philanthropic Investments Ohio’s growing sectors face a shortage of skilled workers; new funding will expand career pathways and advance a more coordinated workforce system April 7, 2026 (Columbus, Ohio) — JPMorganChase today announced new philanthropic funding in Ohio’s three most populous cities—Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati—to advance career pathways, … Continued
When Auburn came to Goodwill three years ago, she was a new mom looking for a stable place to rebuild her life. After her daughter was born, she was referred through the WIC program and interviewed for a position at the Goodwill store closest to where she lived. What she found when she walked through … Continued
The new retail location will be 13,000 sqft, making it Goodwill Columbus’s largest retail location to date (Columbus, Ohio) — Goodwill Columbus will open its first Westerville store this Spring. The retail-only location will take over the former Big Lots building at 60 E Schrock Rd, totaling over 13,000 sqft, making it Goodwill Columbus’s largest … Continued
When Maurice first came to Goodwill Columbus, he was facing a daunting set of hurdles. As an individual who is profoundly deaf and navigating the complexities of a past legal record, he found his livelihood threatened when he could no longer work as a delivery driver. He turned to Goodwill’s career services for a fresh … Continued