Goodwill of North Georgia

💞Our team members have been wearing pink every Wednesday in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Learn more about how you can support here: https://lnkd.in/eRq9PX2

Look who won the $10,000 at our Battle of the BIZ! Gala. Congratulations Kay Muhammed, founder of Habeeb’s Gourmet Sauces. We look forward to watching your business prosper!

We unveiled our new AI virtual welding and forklift simulators at the Woodstock Career Center yesterday.   Thanks to a $400,000 investment from the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners through the ARPA grant, and the unwavering support of our local communities, we are expanding our programs to serve you better.    By incorporating this innovative technology, the simulators will offer participants additional practice time before they engage in hands-on training. This method enhances their skills and prepares them for jobs in high-demand industries.   Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gfZk9bgR

As we wrap up Global Diversity Week, take a look at some of the ways we celebrated here at Goodwill!

It's time to announce our September 2024 Team Member of the Month winners! 🎉 Congratulate our team members in the comment section below, and take a moment to read about these amazing nominees! Matthew Alston, Groundsman, FS - NARA was nominated by Greg Mathis as our September Team Member of the Month. Matthew is being recognized for demonstrating our values of Service, Excellence, Ethics, and Accountability. Matthew exemplifies our value of service both by diligently serving our customers and by serving his community where he helps hearing impaired kids and mentors them. He is also co-owner of a hearing-impaired basketball team that travels and participates in annual tournaments. Matthew’s commitment to excellence is demonstrated by his value for continual improvement. He is constantly looking for areas to grow and says he desires to be a Lead at NARA one day. He always asks for the opportunity to prove he can be a Lead and seeks to grow and learn more. Personal ethics is one of Matthew’s strengths. He demonstrates his integrity in practical ways such as taking a picture of the clock to show he left on time if his manager is not present to clock him out. Whenever he finds something of value on the property, he does not hesitate to turn it in. Loule Gebremedhin, MS, PHRca, Manager of Engagement and Retention, was nominated by Chandra Bembry as our September Team Member of the Month for demonstrating our values of Service, Excellence, Ethics, Diversity, Safety, and Accountability. Loule consistently goes above and beyond to support our team not only in Human Resources, but she goes above and beyond in the entire agency. She demonstrates a pleasant and positive attitude in every interaction with team members at every level. She takes the time to understand the needs of others, offering thoughtful solutions and ensuring that everyone feels valued and heard. Her dedication to fostering a collaborative environment not only boosts team morale but also enhances our overall service quality for all team members. For nearly 2 years as a team of one, Loule has signal handedly managed all things engagement and retention as a managing individual contributor. She not only meets deadlines with precision, but she also seeks innovative solutions to challenges, showing remarkable initiative. She continues to collaborate effectively in supporting team members and executing engagement activities that creates a positive and productive work environment.

Congratulations to Elaine Armstrong for being honored as a 2024 Woman of Influence by the Atlanta Business League. For the past 40 years, the Atlanta Business League has celebrated the achievements of hundreds of Black women business owners and professionals in the Atlanta area by hosting a day-long conference designed for learning and networking called the Annual Super Tuesday Event. Elaine was selected for her stellar corporate accolades, including her 18 years at Goodwill of North Georgia. Under her leadership, our marketing and communications team has elevated our business and mission to put people to work. Congrats, Elaine!!

As the immediate past chair serving 12 years on the Goodwill of North Georgia board of directors, Kirk Halpern, Founder & CEO of Farmers & Fishermen Purveyors has helped hundreds of aspiring business owners graduate from Goodwill’s GoodBIZ! program for entrepreneurs. Mr. Halpern will be honored with Goodwill’s inaugural Community Leadership Award at the Goodwill of North Georgia’s Battle of the BIZ! on Saturday evening, October 26th . Visit https://lnkd.in/dCiNYwqu to purchase your tickets today! Can't attend? Visit https://lnkd.in/dMV83i9U to give in celebration of Mr. Halpern.

Get ready for Career Connector Week, October 7th—11th! The week starts with a Hybrid Workshop. Join us for interactive sessions at our Smyrna Career Center on Monday, October 7, from 11 am to noon and at our Pleasant Hill Career Center on Thursday from 4 pm to 5 pm. These sessions combine in-person and virtual elements for a flexible and enriching experience. https://lnkd.in/etPw_Jt5 The Smyrna Career Center is 3205 S Cobb Dr. SE, Smyrna, GA. Join us for a crucial workshop on Identity Theft to learn effective strategies for protecting your personal information and safeguarding your financial security. Click Here to Join Online! Https://tinyurl.com/yz6f9h48 The Pleasant Hill Career Center address is 1502 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth, GA. Join us for an informative workshop on Debt Management to discover effective strategies for reducing debt and improving your financial health. Click Here to Join Online! Https://tinyurl.com/2v7y73v9 Please take advantage of our Career Connector Week Virtual Job Fair on October 8 from 10 am to 1 pm! Join us for the virtual job and resource fair on October 8 from 10 am to 1 pm. This event is part of Career Connector Week, which runs from October 7 to 11th. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with employers and resources in your area. Https://https://lnkd.in/ehuWweH7

Do you remember when Kristel won Goodwill of North Georgia's 2023 Battle of the BIZ! and $10,000 to invest in business?! Since then her Cafexito Mexican Coffee Shop has been flourishing! We still have a few tickets left to go to the Battle of the BIZ! Gala on Saturday, October 26. You don’t want to miss catching up with Kristel and meeting our 2024 Battle of the BIZ! finalists. Visit www.goodwillng.org/battle to secure your table or tickets today!