Addison's Success

Addison's Success
After years of remote work, Addison Kolbas was eager to return to an in-person office setting. He prepared for a Schnelleck Hiring Event at the East Brainerd Goodwill Opportunity Center in October with the help of Opportunity Center Manager Taryn Balwinski.
At the event, Addison landed a Maintenance, Repair, and Operation clerk position at CREATBLU, working at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga.
“Taryn is passionate about helping people find work. The mock interviews we did were a game-changer,” said Addison. “For anyone struggling to find work, I encourage you to reach out to organizations like Goodwill.”
To take advantage of Goodwill’s free career services, fill out the form
here
, or call us at (423) 629-2501 ext. 7601.

By Lora B
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April 3, 2025
Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area has purchased the former Fresh N’ Low grocery store building located at 2010 Broomfield Road SE in Cleveland. The Goodwill store opening is planned for later this year. This will be the 17th retail location for Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area. A Goodwill Donation Xpress center is now open on-site daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. while the store is prepared for opening. “We are excited to open a second Goodwill store and donation center in the Cleveland area,” said Solara Sain, Vice President of Operations. “When people shop or donate at Goodwill, they are changing lives by helping to provide free job training and employment opportunities.” Since 1923, Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area has helped people receive the training and support they need to find competitive jobs in our region. Free services offered by Goodwill include career assessments, career and job search support, employment readiness assistance, digital skills training, financial and nutritional education, resume and interview preparation and access to on-site resource and career fairs. Read more Here .

By Lora B
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April 3, 2025
The Goodwill Opportunity Center in Dalton will host a hiring event in conjunction with Match Staffing on Thursday, April 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Match Staffing is hiring for entry-level general labor, machine maintenance, and building maintenance positions at an employee-owned company in Dalton and Adairsville. The Goodwill Opportunity Center is inside the Goodwill Store at 1001 Market Street, near Mountain Creek Harley–Davidson in the Market Street Shoppes of Dalton shopping center. In addition to hiring events, the Goodwill Opportunity Center provides free career services such as career assessments, job search support, employment readiness assistance, digital skills training, financial and nutritional education and resume and interview preparation. "Hosting hiring events is just one way we contribute to our community," stated Rachel Inman, Vice President of Mission Services. "At Goodwill, we are dedicated to offering resources that support individuals in their job search and future career growth." Since 1923, Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area has been helping people access the training and resources needed to secure competitive jobs. Goodwill Opportunity Centers are located in Dalton, East Brainerd, and Chattanooga. The revenue generated from Goodwill’s 16 local stores directly funds education, training, and employment services in the region, serving 23 counties across Georgia and Tennessee.