Addison's Success

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Addison's Success

After years of remote work, Addison Kolbas was eager to return to an in-person office setting. He prepared for a Schnelleck Hiring Event at the East Brainerd Goodwill Opportunity Center in October with the help of Opportunity Center Manager Taryn Balwinski.   At the event, Addison landed a Maintenance, Repair, and Operation clerk position at CREATBLU, working at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga.   “Taryn is passionate about helping people find work. The mock interviews we did were a game-changer,” said Addison. “For anyone struggling to find work, I encourage you to reach out to organizations like Goodwill.”   To take advantage of Goodwill’s free career services, fill out the form here , or call us at (423) 629-2501 ext. 7601.

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