Austin’s Customer Service Skills Propel His Career

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…

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Josh Finds Career Path Through Job Training

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…

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Chris’s Perseverance Helped Him Secure Employment

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)…

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Lewie Set Himself Up for Success

Lewie Set Himself Up for Success

January 29, 2024

Guided by the recommendation of his vocational rehabilitation counselor, Lewie joined Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s (GESMN) 7-week Retail Skills…

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Emma Meets Her Career Goals

Emma Meets Her Career Goals

January 9, 2024

Emma got discouraged during her job search by rejections she encountered while applying to multiple jobs. After encouragement from her father and a…

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Steve’s Work Ethic Leads to Stability and Career Success

Steve’s Work Ethic Leads to Stability and Career Success

December 11, 2023

“I didn’t know if I could go back to work,” said Steve, who has struggled with retaining employment due to a disability that makes concentration…

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Curtis Lands Job at State of Minnesota with Support from Disability Placement Services

Curtis Lands Job at State of Minnesota with Support from Disability Placement Services

December 1, 2023

“I never thought about how I was going to find a job with a disability before,” Curtis said. In 2013, Curtis had a brain tumor resection, which led to…

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An Everyday Mission Supporting Everyday People

An Everyday Mission Supporting Everyday People

November 6, 2023

Since 1919, Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota has helped eliminate barriers to work and independence. What does that actually mean in everyday life for…

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Jeannie Jumpstarts Her New Career

Jeannie Jumpstarts Her New Career

October 27, 2023

Jeannie worked in the financial tech industry for 20 years as a project manager. In 2022, she experienced job loss, wasn’t ready to retire yet and she…

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Leone’s journey to a new career

Leone’s journey to a new career

September 5, 2023

In 2007, Leone was referred to GESMN’s job placement program as well as our supported employment services to help Leone prepare for and maintain a new…

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Dagme Gets His Diploma

Dagme Gets His Diploma

August 18, 2023

Dagme joined GESMN's YouthBuild training program to pursue his diploma and attend college.

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Kathleen and Janet take on New Career Paths

Kathleen and Janet take on New Career Paths

July 24, 2023

When they came to Goodwill-Easter Seal Minnesota (GESMN), both Kathleen and Janet wanted to transform their careers. Janet was ready to move on after…

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