Workforce Development Interview Series – Member Feedback: As Chamber videos are shared across our media platforms and in our weekly newsletter, members have been quick to respond with encouragement and perspective from their unique vantage points. Here’s one from Goodwill -Suncoast. Jennifer Brackney is Goodwill’s Director of Career Development and Derek Arnold is Director of Workforce Programs.
Goodwill-Suncoast is so excited about the special series that the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce is doing on Workforce Development. This spotlight on Workforce Development creates awareness about the essential workforce resources available in the community and supports Goodwill-Suncoast’s mission of transforming lives through lifelong learning and the power of work.
Overall, this past year, Goodwill-Suncoast has served 45,661 people and placed 1,711 in jobs. Goodwill-Suncoast invests significant time and effort into improving the accessibility of education, training, employment, and affordable housing. Job Connection Centers are available within retail stores to help individuals obtain access to modern resources and develop valuable professional skills such as resume writing, career planning, and computer literacy.
How can the business community help Goodwill Industries Suncoast in its mission? Open doors for Goodwill’s qualified candidates to help them find meaningful work. Support from the business community is what drives our success here at Goodwill-Suncoast.
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