LaMonn Satchell Graduation

LaMonn Satchell Graduation
LaMonn Satchell recently graduated from the Goodwill Vocational Adjustment/Work Ready program. He is now working with a Goodwill Career Development Specialist to secure a job that is just right for him. LaMonn had some very touching words to say at his graduation: “Well, to be honest, this really isn’t all my doing. I owe it all to my dad. He showed me the value of hard work. He worked really hard and I thank him for it. I didn’t really appreciate what he did for me and my brother, but now that I’m working here and earning an income, I now appreciate what he did.” LaMonn is pictured with Goodwill's Employment and Training Program Manager, George Clark. #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.

