In
2016, Goodwill Industries of Ashtabula, Inc. (Serving Northeast Ohio and
Northwest Pennsylvania) took large strides in expanding Workforce Development
programs and other services in the territories served. Having started this year
with a youth program in Lake County, Job Development, Work Adjustment, EDS, and
the PRIDE programs in Ashtabula County, we are now proudly offering two new
programs while serving double the amount of individuals in these counties. With
this growth, we have welcomed seven new talented Workforce Development staff to
our core team, including:
Jewel
Chappell: Job Coach & Developer
Lisa
Friend:
Case Manager
Andre
Lyons:
Job Coach & Developer
Matthew
McCray:
Mission Services Developer
Mary
Murray:
Workforce Development Specialist
Hanni
Nazario:
Workforce Development Program Manager
Willie
Sims:
Curriculum Developer
Rosemary
Torok:
Workforce Development Program Manager
Also new this year, are five programs
serving Erie, Pennsylvania, and four industry certificate training programs for
in-demand jobs. We are positioning our Workforce Development department to
partner with area industry employers in an effort to help with the growing
numbers of unfulfilled job positions and individuals in need. Our Workforce
Development division has been an integral part of these performance metrics,
including increasing evidence based practices, and leveraging multiple funding
sources to meet these demands. We understand the power of work in helping with
recovery, recidivism, economic development, and community engagement.
Expansion
will continue in 2017, as we continue to implement strategic planning in all
our territories, and help build a stronger workforce in the communities we
serve. Goodwill Industries of Ashtabula, Inc. (Serving Northeast Ohio and
Northwest Pennsylvania) is committed to supporting individuals with barriers to
employment and achieving self-sufficiency. We thank our funders for their
shared commitment to Workforce Development in the communities we serve.
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