JR.'s Success

JR.'s Success Story

Larry “Jr.” Hall was referred to Goodwill through Vocational Rehabilitation. Junior participated in digital skills classes and completed 400 hours of training. After graduating from training, he began his job as a store associate at the Cleveland Goodwill store. Becky Sneed, Jr’s Vocational Rehabilitation counselor said, “Jr. was always positive and encouraging. I know he loves his job because that is where he can help and inspire others.”

Jr. recently celebrated 3 years of service with Goodwill. Congratulations, Jr!

At Goodwill, we partner with Tennessee and Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services to support individuals on their journey to employment. Through our Employment and Training Services, participants may be referred for Vocational Adjustment Training, Job Readiness, and Job Placement support. This program offers individuals valuable time to build essential skills before entering the workforce. Participants receive support and guidance from a dedicated Job Coach, attend classes focused on nutrition, financial literacy, and workplace fundamentals, and develop digital skills to navigate today’s job market. We also provide personalized assistance with interview preparation, resume building, job search guidance, and continued support even after employment begins. Our goal is to empower individuals with the tools, confidence, and encouragement they need to succeed and thrive in their careers.

To take advantage of Goodwill’s free career services, fill out the form at www.goodwillchatt.org/missionservices, visit https://www.goodwillchatt.org/OC to find an Opportunity Center, or call us at (423) 629-2501 ext. 7601.

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Dalton Emerging Leaders

By Lora B • March 13, 2026

Introducing our newest Emerging Leaders Institute graduates! This cohort was celebrated earlier today with a ceremony marking their completion of our ELI program. After six sessions filled with plenty of challenging material, it's safe to say each of these individuals is even better equipped to serve the Greater Dalton area and beyond. This was a great group, and it's been an honor growing with each of them throughout the program. We'll see you all in LDW soon, right? Shoutout to Dr. Stephani Womack, Gita Harden, and Lynn Osborne for keeping this ship sailing smoothly, plus the many, many volunteers it takes to pull it off. To our Program Sponsors, Dalton Utilities and Mohawk, and the Supporting Sponsors, Dalton Box and North Georgia EMC, we couldn't have done it without you. Thank you, all! That's a wrap on ELI 2026!