Goodwill Kentucky, Walsh Construction, UK Pre-Apprenticeship Program Delivers Early Success for Skilled Trades Workforce

by Kyle Williams | Jun 22, 2026 | Goodwill

LEXINGTON, KY. – Goodwill Kentucky, in partnership with Walsh Construction and the University of Kentucky, launched a pre-apprenticeship program in August 2025 to prepare participants for careers in the skilled trades through an eight-week, hands-on learning...

The Excel Center Helped Matthew Rewrite His Future

by Kyle Williams | Jun 22, 2026 | Success Stories

Having aged out of the traditional high school system and becoming involved with the justice system, Matthew found himself at a crossroads. At 26 years old, he knew he wanted something different for his future but wasn’t sure where to begin. That’s when he...

Goodwill Kentucky Regional Director of Career Services Chad Spencer Graduates from Kentucky Chamber Fellowship for Civic Leadership

by Kyle Williams | Jun 17, 2026 | Goodwill

BOWLING GREEN, KY. – Chad Spencer, regional director of career services at Goodwill Kentucky, has completed the Kentucky Chamber’s Fellowship for Civic Leadership, a statewide program that empowers business leaders, aspiring public officials, and civic-minded...

Joshua is Moving Forward After Connecting With Goodwill Kentucky

by Kyle Williams | Jun 15, 2026 | Success Stories

Joshua’s life took a turn after the death of his stepfather, which strained his relationship with his mother. Having spent nearly 40 years in active addiction, he found himself isolated and dependent on drugs to cope, which led to legal trouble and a four-month...

Goodwill Kentucky Receives Continued State Funding to Expand Aspire to Recovery Reentry Program

by Kyle Williams | Jun 3, 2026 | Goodwill

LOUISVILLE, KY. – Goodwill Kentucky has been awarded continued funding through the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission to sustain and expand its Aspire to Recovery initiative over the next 24 months. Aspire to Recovery is a recovery and reentry workforce...