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Thrift to Empowerment: Goodwill's Reach | S3:EP5

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Dive into the expansive world of Goodwill Industries beyond thrift stores. Join CEO Laura Ritterbush as she unveils the diverse services empowering individuals through comprehensive job training, innovative employment programs, and inclusive adult education initiatives. Discover how Goodwill pioneers opportunities for those facing disabilities or barriers, fostering dignity, purpose, and vibrant community engagement. Tune in to embark on a transformative journey of empowerment and meaningful employment.

Key Points:

- Goodwill Industries provides much more than just thrift stores, including job training, employment programs, and adult education classes.

- Their contracts department employs people with disabilities or other barriers through manufacturing contracts.

- They help people with disabilities qualify for Medicaid waiver programs to allow them to work without losing benefits.

- Project SEARCH provides internships to help adults with disabilities gain independence and job skills.

- Their adult education programs help over 900 students per year earn a high school diploma or learn English.

- All of their programs aim to give people a sense of dignity, purpose, and community through meaningful employment opportunities.

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