Goodwill Olympics Rainier Region

““Operation GoodJobs provided a network of fellow veterans that helped me to find my next ‘mission’ in life,” said Leo.  “It offered the comfort of knowing that I had friends and teammates that weren’t going to let me fail.  When things initially didn’t pan out in the corporate sector, program staff were always there to reanalyze my needs, review my resume, and help me market to employers the dedicated and determined employee that I had become thanks to military service. They helped me to bring the best of what I had to offer to an organization.””

“I tell people that Goodwill has great programs and the people there really care about helping you succeed. You don’t get that everywhere. It’s been a blessing to me.”

““You guys have opened the door to me and I want to see how far I can go.””

““My case manager was very effective and responsive to my needs,” Jose said. “He helped me find good job offers and hiring events, reviewed my resumes, prepared me for my interviews, and tested my professional communication.””

“I have two words to sum up my transition experience: humbled and grateful! Because of Operation: GoodJobs, resume writing and interviewing became easier. Now I share what I’ve learned with other transitioning veterans.”

“The computer skills are just a small piece to get you started. It’s all the rest that goes with it.”

“The instructors have helped me with my finances, my taxes, my whole financial future.”

“Goodwill wants to train you for a career path – not just a job,” said Jaci. “They help you get a career and set you up for success.”

““Goodwill helped me climb out of desperation and into a new world. I want to help others along that same path and this is a perfect way for me to do that.””

““I have to say I’m very thankful to the Goodwill,” Gunner stated. “They helped me get my GED, my food handler’s card…. The people there are great!””

““I’m so inspired that I want to inspire others, so they feel the excitement that Goodwill really does change lives.””

“Goodwill is awesome! I discovered so many things I never knew about. I learn something every day.”

““If you gain anything, you will gain confidence. I always had a big outspoken voice, but I never shared it until I was here. I proved to myself I was worth it.””

““What I learned most from Goodwill is to prosper where you’re planted. Wherever you are—even if it’s not where you ultimately want to be—you need to do the best you can and utilize all of your resources. Goodwill helps you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.””

““My instructors were really great at helping me to stay balanced. They helped me find childcare for my kids and helped with my housing situation. The people at Goodwill have so many connections to different resources. They are so willing to lend a hand.””

“BankWorks training gave me the confidence to impress during the interview process,” said Ragadio.”

“Goodwill helps you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.”

“The people at Goodwill have so many connections to different resources. They are so willing to lend a hand.”

““I’m glad I came to Goodwill. I realize now it wasn’t my family who I needed to prove something to; it was proving it to myself.””

““The culinary skills team at Goodwill really cares about every student,” said Deborah. “I always felt supported and the program gave me a purpose. It changed my life.””

““Goodwill’s culinary program taught me skills I use everyday. I still have a lot to learn, and that happens every day thanks to the good teachers here on the job. With more education and support, one day I will be opening the doors at my own place!””

““Goodwill goes beyond job training, they make a person feel proud that even though you may have a disorder, you can still find a way to do the job.””

“The people at Goodwill are willing to do anything for you. Not only do they teach you, they give you the tools you need. At graduation, the speaker talked about giving a man to fish so he can eat for a day or teaching him to fish so he can eat for a lifetime. But he also said that if you give him a net, than he has the tools he needs. Goodwill gave me the tools. Now I have the self-confidence and the knowledge.”