Corey Evatt's Success
Corey Evatt's Mission Moment
After 17 years, Corey Evatt was laid off and in need of a job. He reached out to Taryn Balwinski, the Goodwill Career Development Specialist, for assistance. Taryn helped Corey build his resume, prepare for interviews, and complete applications, ultimately helping him land the perfect job.Corey is now the Partner Services Specialist at the Chattanooga Area Food Bank! He loves his job and his organization’s mission. To take advantage of Goodwill’s free career services, fill out the form at https://www.goodwillchatt.org/educate , visit an Opportunity Center in East Brainerd or Dalton, or call us at (423) 629-2501 ext. 2950. #goodwillchatt


By Lora B
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November 24, 2025
Burlington's Success Burlington recently collaborated with Goodwill Opportunity Centers in Chattanooga and Dalton to host a series of hiring events aimed at staffing Burlington store locations, including their new Fort Oglethorpe and Dalton stores. Burlington store managers Forrest Thomasson, Desmond Hubbard, and Carol Kambhampati shared that hosting hiring events with Goodwill proved to be significantly more desirable than holding hiring events at their own stores. “It was such a smooth process. Goodwill Opportunity Center staff members greeted applicants and made them feel welcome, which allowed us to focus on conducting interviews,” said Carol. Attendees were also invited to sign up for Goodwill’s free My Career Advisor online platform, which supports job seekers through every step of their career journey. The platform offers tools and resources for career exploration, resume building, training and education, and access to community resources. The collaboration between Burlington and Goodwill resulted in 132 job placements in our region. “Goodwill Opportunity Centers are a gold mine of a resource,” said Forrest. Desmond added, “I would definitely recommend that other employers reach out to Goodwill for hiring support.” Whether you're a job seeker or an employer in Southeast Tennessee or Northwest Georgia, Goodwill is here to help. Call (423) 629-2501 or visit www.goodwillchatt.org/missionservices.

