Antonio Orr's Success

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Antonio Orr's Success

Last week, Antonio Orr graduated from the Goodwill Vocational Adjustment/Work Ready program. Antonio also recently received his Forklift certificate at our first career readiness and forklift training workshop in partnership with Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation and Sunbelt Rentals.
Employment and Training Specialist, Michelle Kenemore said, "Antonio is a very hard worker, he gets along with others well, and he is a very positive person." Congratulations Antonio!
Antonio is pictured with Goodwill's Employment and Training Program Manager, George Clark, and Job Coach, Kendrick Draper.

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