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Maritza’s builds a strong a future for her family

Funding from retail stores as well as grants and donations from supporters helped Maritza experience the power of work through GESMN’s construction…
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Chris finds a Fresh Start to His Career

GESMN’s ReEntry program offers free services including career navigation, financial literacy and computer skills, mentoring and more through 1-1 case…
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Victoria and Cristina Breaking Down Barriers

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…
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Deneal shares her ‘secret’ to success

Deneal is a published playwright whose play, “Secrets” is a regional finalist in The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival National…
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Lukas Finds His Voice

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…
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Q&A with Workforce Development Manager Kyle Van Acker

Services & Programs Workforce Development Manager Kyle Van Acker talks to us about his role at GESMN and what he is seeing in our community.
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Brady Conquers Job Loss to Forge a New Career

After two job losses, Brady faced a common problem: securing stable employment. Through the Connections program at Big Lake High School, Brady was…
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Keith’s journey from housing instability to hope

Keith is no stranger to overcoming barriers. He previously struggled with substance abuse, which led to housing instability. He spent three years…
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Kevin gets his GED and invites others to join YouthBuild

When Kevin came to Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN), “he was as a confident, capable, charming 18-year-old,” according to Kristen, GESMN’s…
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Nicholas' Career Transformation

A new career path is a life-changing experience; having support helps people discover their possibilities and potential. Nicholas worked in culinary…
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Nathan the Go-Getter

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…
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Nasir's Steps To Success

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,…
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