Kendra’s Self-Advocacy and Perseverance Creates Career Independence

November 4, 2024

In 2023, while at Zumbro Valley Health Center, Kendra was referred to Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s (GESMN) Individualized Placement and Support…

Aireal’s Determination Leads to Career Success

October 28, 2024

In March 2022, Aireal was pregnant and searching to find a better living situation. A friend recommended Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s (GESMN)…

Reentry Program helped Ron find his voice

October 14, 2024

Ron was facing eviction, which would impact the conditions of his parole, when his parole officer suggested he connect with Goodwill-Easter Seals…

Jordan’s Journey from Homelessness to Hope

September 5, 2024

With the guidance of his brother and mom, Jordan joined Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s (GESMN) automotive training. He received hands-on industry…

An open mind and hard work led Natasha to a new career path

August 19, 2024

One day during her daily commute she noticed a billboard promoting Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s (GESMN) free career resources and training. “I…

Ashley’s Customer Service Skills Propel Her Career

August 12, 2024

Guided by the recommendation of her vocational rehabilitation counselor, Ashley joined Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s (GESMN) supported employment…

Brookelyn’s New Job Provides Confidence and Motivation

July 15, 2024

Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) referred Brookelyn to GESMN’s Individualized Placement and Support (IPS) program where she was connected to Sara,…

Elizabeth’s Self-Advocacy Leads to Career Success

June 3, 2024

“I was adopted from Russia in 2004,” Elizabeth said. “There were specific challenges that I was going to have all throughout my life. Because of these…

Heather’s Determination Leads to New Automotive Career

April 1, 2024

“When I went to unemployment, they gave me a lot of resources and that’s how I found out about the [Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota automotive]…

Austin’s Customer Service Skills Propel His Career

March 12, 2024

“At first I didn’t have a job,” Austin said. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Austin faced unemployment. He used Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s…

Josh Finds Career Path Through Job Training

February 26, 2024

In his last year of school, Josh was ready to find a steady job again. “It was a goal of mine to find employment,” Josh continued. Pathways and his…

Chris’s Perseverance Helped Him Secure Employment

February 6, 2024

While at Zumbro Valley Health Center, Chris was referred to Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s (GESMN) Individualized Placement and Support (IPS)…