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Austin’s Customer Service Skills Propel His Career

“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

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

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

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 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

“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

“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

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 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

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 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

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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