Goodwill NYNJ & Deloitte team up to create a world with no barriers to employment
Twenty-two employees from Deloitte spent their annual #ImpactThatMatters Day volunteering at Goodwill NYNJ with 50 participants from our Youth Pathways and Limited English Proficiency programs on Friday, June 7. Our Workforce Development programs prepare individuals for a successful entry into sector-based career pathways and sustainable employment. Goodwill NYNJ President &
Goodwill NYNJ & Google Celebrate 1st Year of Tech Training With Hands-on Session
New York, NY (March 20, 2019) – Goodwill® Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ, Inc. and Google led a tech skills training session for learners at Goodwill’s Brooklyn site at 25 Elm Place, 3rd floor; Brooklyn, NY 11201. The hands-on learning event celebrated that Goodwill NYNJ has exceeded all training and placement
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
Goodwill NYNJ Asks NYC Council to Expand Jobs-Plus to All NYCHA Developments
Last week, Goodwill NYNJ staff testified in front of the New York City Council to support the bill introduced by Council member Richie Torres to expand Jobs-Plus programs to all housing developments operated by the New York City Housing Authority. Currently, Goodwill NYNJ operates a Jobs-Plus at The Bronx to