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September 13, 2007 Goodwill Store Brings New Career Services and Opportunities to Greer On September 21st, Goodwill will host the Grand Opening of its new store on Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greer. The 14,000 square foot facility includes a retail store and drive-through donation center, and will also offer a service new to the Greer area: a Goodwill Job Connection. At the Job Connection, trained employment specialists provide free assistance to help job seekers connect with potential employers and find permanent employment. The Job Connection will provide access to computers and the internet, fax machines, telephones, and job listings. Job seekers can work independently if they prefer or receive help from the employment specialist on site. Additional services include resume development, interviewing skills, background checks, and classes such as Basic Computer Literacy and English as Second Language. The Job Connection is also a resource for employers. Goodwill can connect employers with pre-screened applicants, provide space for on-site interviewing, or organize and conduct Job Fairs to help fill open positions. “Ultimately, Goodwill’s mission is to provide the support people need to become independent, contributing citizens in our community,” said Crystal Hardesty, Director of Marketing and Public Relations. “The Job Connection makes it easy for someone to find the resources they need and receive guidance to make their efforts most effective.” In the past year, Goodwill has provided services to over 9,000 people. In addition to the Job Connections, Goodwill also offers a variety of specialized training programs for clients including Retail/Customer Service, Custodial, Assembly and Packaging, and Food Service. All of these programs are funded by revenues generated in Goodwill’s retail stores from the sale of donated merchandise. Goodwill currently has 26 store locations and 36 donation centers in the Upstate and Midlands of South Carolina. |
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