Did you know that you can earn a free Chromebook for completing the Applied Digital Skills program at one of our 12 Opportunity Centers across the state?

Maria Porter (center) recently earned hers at our Elizabethtown Center. She is pictured with her Career Coach, Akella (right) and our Training Facilitator, Ashly (left). ...

Labor Day is here! As some enjoy the three-day weekend and the official end of summer, it`s important to remember the true meaning of Labor Day: to recognize the importance of fulfilling employment. Jobs allow people to earn a living, gain independence and confidence, and contribute to our community. Unfortunately, thousands of Kentuckians who want to work face barriers to employment.

Goodwill focuses on breaking down these obstacles to opportunity by assisting with housing, transportation, expungement, education, job skills training, employment services, and support programs designed to help individuals obtain meaningful employment in their communities. We offer career exploration, coaching support, resume and cover letter help, job placement, worksite support, and other related services to help job-seekers achieve and maintain personal satisfaction and vocational fulfillment.

By donating your gently used items to our Goodwill stores and donation centers, you help fuel our mission. ...

The Excel Center Kentucky is hiring a full-time English or Special Education teacher. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in the specialty subject with a minimum of two year teaching experience post-licensing preferred.

The Excel Center provides a tuition free opportunity for Kentuckians 18 years of age and older who have dropped out of high school to earn a diploma in a unique environment that caters to the life demands they now face as adults.

To help its adult students succeed in earning their diplomas, the Excel Center features: flexible 8-week class schedules, free on-site childcare, transportation assistance, industry-recognized certification options, and career coaches who help graduates transition into college or meaningful careers. ...

LOST LOVE LETTERS! Our Brannon Crossing store in Nicholasville received a box of love letters from 1946 addressed to a Miss Bonnie Snider in St. Louis, Missouri. We are hoping to find Bonnie, Stan or a family member. 💌 ...

This one is a tear-jerker.

Fourteen years ago, Helen (right) was in drug court, and Robin (left) was her program coordinator. Now, with nearly seven years clean and a peer support certification under her belt, Helen works for Goodwill as a Training & Development Supervisor for our Lexington Opportunity Center.

Last week, we hosted a reentry simulation in Lawrenceburg, to teach others about the barriers people face when reentering society. One of Helen`s participants at the simulation was Robin!

Of the situation, Robin said, "I met this sweet girl long ago, in the beginning of my career. She wasn`t a `success story` at the time, but I have kept up with her through Facebook. I walked into a training, and she was there to train ME on empathy when working with this population ... She is extremely successful today, and it shows in the work she is doing. Complete full-circle moment for me."

Hele said, "Goodwill has taught me so much. I am so grateful for the doors that have opened and the opportunity to learn and grow. I know that I worked hard to get here, but I owe a lot of my success to Goodwill for treating me like a human being and not judging my past."

Both women said they got goosebumps when they saw each other. ...

Weekend giveaway! Lauren, our marketing manager, recently visited Colorado Springs, and of course, she had to visit a Goodwill. Do you visit Goodwills when you are out of town?

Let us know how many different states you’ve visited Goodwill in for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate! 💙 ...