Goodwill Hiring Event Connects Job Seekers

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Opportunities are knocking for job seekers in Chattanooga as Goodwill and Spotlight Staffing team up for a hiring event, offering up resume tips and immediate openings for those applying. 

The event, hosted at the Goodwill Opportunity Center, focused on connecting job seekers with immediate opportunities in skilled trades and manufacturing positions.

Free services offered at Goodwill Opportunity Centers include career assessments, career and job search support, employment readiness assistance, digital skills training, financial and nutritional education, on-site job coaching, resume and interview preparation, and access to on-site resources and career fairs.

Michelle Turner, The Director of Communications at Goodwill Chattanooga, stated that “The [Goodwill Opportunity Center] offers services like resume preparation, interview preparation, job search, and support.

At the event, Spotlight Staffing was looking to hire plumbers, machine operators, maintenance technicians, forklift drivers, customer service, production, and light industrial work associates.

“We really need to help people who have barriers to employment.”

Since 1923, Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area has helped people receive the training and support they need to find competitive jobs in our community. Goodwill Opportunity Centers are located in East Brainerd, Chattanooga, and Dalton. 

For those unable to attend, Spotlight Staffing and Goodwill provide ongoing job placement and training services. More details are available on their websites.

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