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Funding from retail stores as well as grants and donations from supporters helped Maritza experience the power of work through GESMN’s construction…
GESMN’s ReEntry program offers free services including career navigation, financial literacy and computer skills, mentoring and more through 1-1 case…
In 2023, Victoria and Cristina joined GESMN’s construction training program. They got hands-on industry training at GESMN’s 5,600 sq. ft. training…
Deneal is a published playwright whose play, “Secrets” is a regional finalist in The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival National…
A senior in high school, Lukas wasn’t sure what the next steps in life should be after he graduated. He was referred to Goodwill-Easter Seals…
Services & Programs Workforce Development Manager Kyle Van Acker talks to us about his role at GESMN and what he is seeing in our community.
After two job losses, Brady faced a common problem: securing stable employment. Through the Connections program at Big Lake High School, Brady was…
Keith is no stranger to overcoming barriers. He previously struggled with substance abuse, which led to housing instability. He spent three years…
When Kevin came to Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN), “he was as a confident, capable, charming 18-year-old,” according to Kristen, GESMN’s…
A new career path is a life-changing experience; having support helps people discover their possibilities and potential. Nicholas worked in culinary…
When Nathan graduated from high school in 2021, he had little work experience and didn’t know where to start. He had big goals and was ready to work…
Nasir immigrated to the United States in 2019 with a goal, to earn his GED. Balancing receiving an education while working full-time is difficult,…
