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A Standing Ovation for Goodwill Stagehand Training

On April 5, the second cohort of Goodwill’s newest train-to-hire program graduated with immediate offers of employment. The Stagehand Training program prepares participants for careers in the growing events industry. Stagehand Training participants begin the two-week course with a three-day Goodwill Thrive professional development workshop. Once completed, an OSHA-authorized instructor leads the class through training for stagehand careers, ensures there is a good understanding of the company culture of our employer partner, and provides OSHA 10 General Industry and Forklift/Powered Industrial Truck certification training. Thanks to the quality of candidates and instruction, Goodwill’s employer partner, Rhino Staging, offered immediate employment to all graduates.
 

Junior League Brings Their Goodwill to Earth Day 

On April 22, eleven volunteers from Junior League of Las Vegas (JLLV) teamed up at Goodwill's central warehouse to disassemble computers for recycling. The team recovered motherboards, disk drives, power assemblies, CPU fans and other components from 80 computers. The activity was a powerful demonstration of JLLV's commitment to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Attendees remarked about how meaningful it was to have a hands-on role in diverting e-waste from our local landfills.

Goodwill sparked Eduardo entry into welding.

When Eduardo first immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico, he wasn’t just looking for a job—he wanted to find a fulfilling career. After a stint as a truck driver, Eduardo decided to pursue welding, which required going back to school. A Goodwill career coach supported him every step of the way, and now Eduardo works as a welder, doing what he loves. Read his story.
Goodwill On The Hill

On April 19, Goodwill of Southern Nevada President and CEO Rick Neal attended the Battle Born Breakfast hosted by Sen. Jacky Rosen and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto in Washington, D.C. The opportunity came amidst multi-day meetings with the Nevada delegation to discuss evolving workforce development efforts in our service area.
 

Goodwill instilled Caroline with confidence.

Nineteen-year-old Caroline was excited to gain retail experience when she was referred to Goodwill’s Community Based Training program. During her training, Caroline, who is deaf, went above and beyond to help her coworkers and master the ins and outs of retail. With her positive attitude and eagerness to learn, she was able to pass her assessment with ease, instilling confidence for the future. Read her story.
Goodwill works for sustainability.
 
The desert tortoise sculpture crafted by local artist Luis Valera-Rico with parts from donated computers and electronics was the centerpiece of a two-page feature the April 13 edition of Las Vegas Weekly. The article offered helpful tips on living sustainably, with a special focus disposing of household items that curbside recycling cannot take. Read the full article here.
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For nearly 50 years, Goodwill for Southern Nevada has evolved into a community pillar by training and placing people for jobs and thriving careers. When you support Goodwill’s Career Services, Veteran Services, Train-to-Hire Programs, and Disability Programs, you help our community thrive.

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