JR.'s Opportunity Story

Opportunity Story

Junior

Jr.  was referred to Goodwill through Vocational Rehabilitation. Jr. 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 4 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.

October 20, 2026
Goodwill To Host Forklift Operator Training Course Oct. 27–29
October 19, 2026
The Goodwill Opportunity Center is excited to be working alongside the Chattanooga i-team. What is an i-team, you ask? The City of Chattanooga’s Innovation Team (i-team) utilizes the Path to Public Innovation, a methodology that centers residents and their perspectives in the process to design new solutions. In alignment with the City of Chattanooga’s One Chattanooga Works strategic initiative, the i-team is tackling complex challenges through data and community engagement, and working with city leaders, residents, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders to test and implement new ideas focused on workforce development. As part of this initiative, the i-team hosted in-person discussions and ideation sessions at the Goodwill Opportunity Center. During these ideation sessions, Goodwill participants and community members generated ideas about how to grow professional networks, find and access information and opportunities, better understand what jobs are currently available, and what skills, knowledge, and experience are needed for key career pathways. I-team Director Liza Soydan and her team are currently prototyping new solutions to help people gain exposure to available jobs in the Chattanooga area.
October 19, 2026
Goodwill Opportunity Center To Host Spotlight Staffing Hiring Event 
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