Company: Goodwill
Industry: Job Finder
Description: Goodwill Industries, founded in 1902 by Rev. Edgar J. Helms in Boston, Massachusetts, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing job training, employment placement, and community programs for individuals facing barriers like disabilities, lack of experience, or veteran status. Headquartered in Derwood, Maryland, Goodwill operates as a network of 165 independent local agencies across 14 countries, including over 4,245 thrift stores in the U.S. and Canada, funded by donations and sales of gently used goods. Its mission-driven model promotes sustainability through upcycling and community impact, with recent launches like GoodwillFinds.com in 2022 enhancing online reach.
Employing around 105,000 dedicated professionals as of 2013, Goodwill fosters an inclusive culture emphasizing diversity, career advancement, and support for underserved groups,such as the 2022 Digital Career Accelerator investing $12 million in digital skills training for over 2 million people. Financially stable with $7.4 billion in revenue in 2022 (89% allocated to programs), it offers job security and growth, having placed over 312,000 individuals into employment in 2015 alone.
Job seekers can explore diverse roles in retail (sales associates, store management), vocational training and coaching, operations and logistics (donation processing, inventory), administrative support, and specialized programs like Helms College for culinary, trades, or medical careers. Benefits include flexible schedules, professional development, and meaningful community contributions. (according to Wikipedia and the company).
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