Success story: Anita Davis (Culinary Program)
Anita Davis is a single mother raising a grandson with special needs. Seven years ago her life turned upside down when she was diagnosed with a vocal disorder and could…
Success story: Cliff ( BankWork$ )
In early 2017 Cliff Ragadio retired after 20 years of Army service and faced a daunting decision – what’s next? At 39, Ragadio wanted to grow beyond the structured life…
Success Story: Aileen (Computer & Office Skills)
Aileen was born, raised and married in the Philippines. When she was 24, her husband found a job in the United States, so they moved with their newborn baby. They…
Success Story: Monica (GED Program)
When Monica moved to Washington to live with her uncle, she was without direction. She had not completed high school and was unsure about how to establish herself. Then she…
Goodwill’s Math Center Instructor Spotlight: Moussa Diallo
We welcome to our tutoring staff Moussa Diallo, who also tutors at Tacoma Community College and recently received the Outstanding Student Award at the Math Advising Resource Center at Tacoma Community…
Success Story: Jose (Operation GoodJobs)
Jose joined the U.S. Army as a reservist in 2001. “In the beginning, I was focused on the Army’s education benefits and scholarships,” he said, “but I soon transitioned to…
Success Story: Kenyetta (Culinary Skills Program)
Kenyetta left home at age 17. She married young and operated two restaurants with her husband, but when her marriage ended she didn’t want to look back. “I didn’t ever…
Success Story: Chelsea (Custodial Skills Program)
At the age of 13, Chelsea was struck by a car and suffered a traumatic brain injury that left her with some psychological challenges and cognitive limitations, including working with…
Goodwill: the original ‘REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE’ organization.
At Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region, stewardship is one of our core values. We maximize the value of donated goods to generate the most funding for job training…
Success Story: Dominique (Barista Training Program)
Dominique had never been unemployed until last summer. For the past eight years, she has worked hard to provide for herself and her three young boys. The daughter of a…