GREENSBORO, NC –
Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc. (Triad Goodwill) is excited
to share that they have been selected as a recipient of the 2023 Skyla Cares
grant from Skyla Federal Credit Union. The Skyla Cares grant is awarded to
organizations that are implementing strong initiatives and moving the needle in
the areas of financial wellness, economic mobility, and housing stability.
Triad Goodwill was awarded the $10,000 grant as a result of the organization’s
efforts in creating opportunities for individuals with justice involvement, as
well as the high completion and job placement rates of participants in skilled
training programs.
“The generous funds awarded
through the Skyla Cares grant will support Triad Goodwill’s efforts to grow the
availability of Career Navigation programming, helping more people in our
community prepare for and obtain good-paying jobs while addressing some of the
unique barriers that get in the way of that pursuit,” explains Jessica Schultz,
vice president of career development services at Triad Goodwill. “We are so
grateful to partners like Skyla who recognize the need for and value of these
life-changing services.”
Triad Goodwill provides
supportive services and strength-based coaching to community members in Central
North Carolina. The organization operates a Career Center at 1235 S. Eugene St.
in Greensboro that is open to the public Monday – Friday. At the Career Center
individuals can work one-on-one with a Career Navigator to help reach their
career goals. The organization also provides a variety of specialized and
skilled training programs including, Careers on the Outside, CDL Training,
HVAC/R Certifications, and no-cost virtual and in-person workshops.
To learn more about Triad Goodwill’s Career
Development Services and see the full calendar of training events, please visit
www.triadgoodwill.org/train