Parris Caesar: Going from Part- to Full-Time Employment
Parris Caesar joined our Supported Employment program back in 2006. Although Parris had little work experience at the time, he was motivated and enthusiastic to learn. But the journey was long. In 2009, Paris was placed at the Goodwill Outlet store as a part-time Production Worker. He quickly stood out as an efficient and dedicated […]
Goodwill NYNJ launches Second Retail Career Training Cohort at FIT
On January 16, Goodwill NYNJ launched its second cohort of the Career in Retail Pathway training at the SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology. Sixteen retail employees are participating in the 7-week training, which is free to employees at the FIT campus and is sponsored by Goodwill NYNJ. To join the program, Goodwill NYNJ employees had […]
Goodwill, Google hold tech skills training session in Astoria
On February 5, Goodwill and Google held a tech skills training session for more than 40 job-seekers at the Goodwill NYNJ Astoria headquarters. In addition, 20 Goodwill NYNJ coaches who will support this training for other program participants in the future received a “Train the Trainer” session and 15 Google volunteers provided one-on-one support. This […]
Goodwill Implements New Strategic Plan: Vision 2020
Goodwill NYNJ is at an exciting and pivotal phase of development in its 102 year history. To address this turning point, we have undertaken a comprehensive strategic and financial review to answer critical questions about our future. This process involved a broad array of voices and included a comprehensive, top-to-bottom look at the organization’s programs, […]
Goodwill Integrated Health and Wellness Center Opens Oct. 12
Goodwill NYNJ will officially open its Integrated Health and Wellness Center on Thursday, October 12 with a breakfast reception and ribbon cutting ceremony with elected officials and community leaders starting at 8:30 a.m. We cordially invite all members of the community to attend and to learn more about our services. To RSVP for the ribbon-cutting […]
GOODWILL NYNJ NAMES DOLORES SWIRIN-YAO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, MISSION SERVICES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2017 GOODWILL NYNJ NAMES DOLORES SWIRIN-YAO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, MISSION SERVICES New York, NY – Goodwill® Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc., is pleased to announce that Dolores Swirin-Yao has joined as Executive Vice President, Mission Services, effective September 18, 2017. Ms. Swirin-Yao was previously President and CEO […]
Direct Support Professional Spotlight: Rick Smith
September 10-17 is National Direct Support Professional Week Kudos to all our Direct Service Professionals (DSPs) who are on the front lines of Goodwill NYNJ programs every day. They help fulfill our mission of empowering individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work. This week, we’ll highlight their […]
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT: Tasha Stanton
September 10-17 is National Direct Support Professional Week Kudos to all our Direct Service Professionals (DSPs) who are on the front lines of Goodwill NYNJ programs every day. They help fulfill our mission of empowering individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work. This week, we’ll highlight their […]
Vision 2020
Update to the community from Goodwill NYNJ Over the last several months, Goodwill NYNJ has undertaken a comprehensive strategic and financial review to answer critical questions about our future. This process included a comprehensive, top-to-bottom look at the organization’s programs, retail footprint, administration and finances. To address this challenge, Goodwill NYNJ today began implementing a […]
Meet the Makers
John John C. joined the Make-Your-Job program in August 2016. By utilizing the skills he’s learned in using the Laser Cutter in the Makerspace, John has created personalized signs and has made money from his creations. He hopes to have his own sign making business and wants to someday teach others what he has learned. […]