Jul

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OUR GOODWILL STOR(I)ES: “The most exciting news that I will ever share in my lifetime.”

The Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator will shape the landscape of employment in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys In the second episode of Our Goodwill Stor(i)es, Emily announces Goodwill’s brand-new initiative to support potential employees and employers in the Youngstown-area, the Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator. Listen as Mike and Emily talk about digital literacy assessments, soft skills training, IT opportunities and more – all of which will help people train for, get, and keep jobs.

19

Jul

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Announcing: Our Goodwill Stor(i)es, the new Goodwill Podcast!

Youngstown Area Goodwill and the Youngstown Radio Reading Service are proud to announce their new podcast series, Our Goodwill Stor(i)es! Each week, tune in right here in the News & Events page on Goodwill’s website to hear stories and interviews from inside Goodwill’s walls and throughout the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys. We will interview guests, including Goodwill leadership, retail employees, volunteers, and clients, with the hope of sharing Goodwill’s impact on the community. Unique.

15

Nov

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OUR GOODWILL STOR(I)ES: Meet Alex

This week, on Our Goodwill Stories, Mike and Emily chat with Alex Budrevich. Alex talks about his transition from the Work Adjustment Program to employment at Goodwill and now to broadcast technician trainee in Radio Reading, like Otho Mae and Larry. He also shares his history with music, starting as an accordionist and acquiring the drums, bass, harmonica, and now ukulele. His comfort behind the mic comes from his experience playing in a band,.

8

Nov

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OUR GOODWILL STOR(I)ES: Meet Larry

This week, on Our Goodwill Stories, Mike and Emily introduce Larry Karabin, a long-time Textiles employee-turned Radio Reading trainee along with Otho Mae and Alex. Larry entertains with his zingers while claiming to be a boring person – which listeners will find out quickly he is not. Larry, Mike, and Emily talk history of Goodwill and the growing options of accessibility for people with vision impairments. Listen to Our Goodwill Stories through the News.

25

Oct

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OUR GOODWILL STOR(I)ES: Meet Alyssa, Goodwill’s Marketing and Communications Coordinator

This week, on Our Goodwill Stories, Mike and Emily talk with Alyssa Italiano, Goodwill’s Marketing and Communications Coordinator. On her ninth day at Goodwill, Alyssa, a lifelong Canfield native discusses her vision for how to tell the community about “all the good going on” at Goodwill, as well as her love for Cleveland Browns, purses, and shoes. She also reveals an exciting drawing to win tickets to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in all of Goodwill’s.

18

Oct

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OUR GOODWILL STOR(I)ES: Meet Doug, the “Additional Embellishment”

This week, on Our Goodwill Stor(I)es, Mike and Emily interview Doug Marsh, manager of the brand new Goodwill retail store in Hubbard, Ohio! Doug shares his strong work history of retail experience and how he climbed the ladder from supervisor to assistant manager in Goodwill’s New Castle store and now manager in Hubbard. Doug talks about his vision for the new store, which will open sometime this fall, and his appreciation for community support.

11

Oct

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OUR GOODWILL STOR(I)ES: Meet Kathy

This week, on Our Goodwill Stories, Mike and Emily interview Kathy Treese. Kathy is Goodwill’s Production Coordinator, overseeing several areas in the main processing plant. In this episode, Kathy shares her powerful story of hitting the bottom and then, with the support of Goodwill’s Missions Services Department, reaching her potential to the point where she can give back and help others. Listen to Our Goodwill Stories through the News and Events page on Youngstown.