A new Goodwill Donation Xpress Center will open in Ooltewah on Thursday, July 17. Located next to the Sunrise Market Shell gas station on Ooltewah-Georgetown Road, a release says the donation center will provide a way for area residents to donate gently used clothing, furniture, and household items. VP of Operations Solara Sain says donations will help support Goodwill's mission of helping people transform their potential into opportunity. "We are excited to open a donation center in Ooltewah," said Solara Sain, Vice President of Operations. "When people donate and shop at Goodwill, they are diverting items from local landfills, helping their neighbors who have barriers to employment, and making a real impact in our community." Goodwill operates 15 stores and three Goodwill Opportunity Centers in the greater Chattanooga area. Read the Article Here .
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Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area is hosting a forklift operator training course in conjunction with Sunbelt Rentals on Monday, July 21, through Thursday, July 24. The class will be held at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus, at 6104 Preservation Drive in Chattanooga. The 4-day boot camp training is provided in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services/Vocational Rehabilitation. The course includes American National Standards Institute (ANSI) classes 1, 4 and 5 warehouse forklift operator certification and career readiness training. In addition to these types of training opportunities, the Goodwill Opportunity Campus and the two Opportunity Centers in Dalton and East Brainerd provide free employment services such as career assessments, job search support, employment readiness assistance, digital skills training, financial and nutritional education and resume and interview preparation. "Hosting these training events is just one way we contribute to our community," said Rachel Inman, vice president of Mission Services. "At Goodwill, we are dedicated to offering resources that support individuals in their job search and future career growth." Since 1923, Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area has been helping people access the training and resources needed to secure competitive jobs. Goodwill Opportunity Centers are located in Dalton, East Brainerd, and Chattanooga. The revenue generated from Goodwill’s 15 local stores directly funds education, training, and employment services in the region, serving 23 counties across Georgia and Tennessee. Visit www.goodwillchatt.org to learn more. The deadline to register is July 7. The cost for non-Vocational Rehabilitation participants is $186. For more information or to register, contact Cornisha Espey at 423 634-2935 or cornisha.m.espey@tn.gov . Read More Here .
