Goodwill Industries ®  of the Valleys' hospitality training program will begin in January. This program will prepare students for a career in the hospitality industry. The training program is credentialed by the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), which is widely accepted by the hospitality industry. Through Goodwill's hospitality training program, individuals will gain skills and knowledge needed to keep lodging guest rooms clean, safe, and maintained; gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed as a food service professional in a dining facility, and learn basic food safety practices for preparing and serving food. 

In addition to classroom training, a mock hotel suite will provide hands-on experience. Employee Excellence training will be included, which is a soft skills training program developed by the Virginia Goodwill Network. Other training components will include job shadowing at various hotels and restaurants; and lectures and guest speakers from the local hospitality industry.  

For more information on Goodwill's new Hospitality Training, click here. 

For more information on the Hospitality Training, contact:
Elizabeth Milne, Marketing and Community Relations Manager
Email: [email protected]
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 174  |  Cell: (540) 581.0620

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys will begin holding information sessions in winter 2016 for GoodCare. GoodCare is a free healthcare training program. Through a partnership with Community Colleges and Adult Education or Literacy Programs, participants will benefit from supportive services, life skills, education, training, and assistance to obtain employment in the healthcare industry. Individuals served will enter an in-demand occupation and have the opportunity to grow and advance their career through health care pathways. GoodCare will serve individuals who are TANF recipients, as well as other low income individuals.

Participating Community Colleges include: Wytheville, New River, Virginia Western, Dabney S. Lancaster, Central Virginia, Blue Ridge, and Piedmont Virginia. Additional Partners include multiple businesses in the healthcare sector and adult education programs throughout the service area. GoodCare will also advance Virginia's professional learning community, expand regional partnerships, and improve the regional Workforce systems. 

Funding for the program is provided by Health Profession Opportunity Grants from the United States Department of Health and Human Services. 

Individuals interest in signing up for an information session can fill out the form online by  clicking here. 

For more information on Health Profession Opportunity Grants,  click here.

For information on the GoodCare, contact: 

Elizabeth Milne, Marketing and Community Relations Manager
Email: [email protected]

Office: (540) 581-0620 ext. 174  |  Cell: (540) 581.0620 

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that provides vital support through guidance and fiduciary responsibility. The board is comprised of individuals with diverse backgrounds and fairly represents the geographical regions served by the organization.

 

Also joining the Board as a Director is Melinda Payne, City of Salem.
 

For a complete list of the Board of Directors, click here.

 

Elizabeth Milne, Marketing and Community Relations Manager

Email: [email protected] 

Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 174  |  Cell Phone: (540) 613.2481

Each year, the winter months usher in not only colder temperatures but a decline in donations for Goodwill Industries of the Valleys.

"January, February, and March are historically the months where we see the fewest donations," states Mindy Boyd, Vice President of Donated Goods. "Our mission is to help people and families achieve a better life through work and independence. We support this mission by operating job training programs to help individuals in the community get back to work. The sale of donated goods from our generous communities help fund these programs. Low inventory in stores results in fewer sales."
 
Goodwill provides convenient donation centers throughout the 31 county, 13 city service area in Virginia. May offer drive-up donation centers where the donor can remain in their car and have a Goodwill Donation Attendant  take care of unloading their donations.

For the closest donation center, visit: www.goodwillvalleys.com/donate/donategoods/locations/.

Don't wait for Spring. Donate to Goodwill today and help fund job programs that allow individuals to become independent and earn a pay check.

   

Elizabeth Milne, Marketing and Community Relations Manager

Email: [email protected]

Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 174  |  Cell Phone: (540) 613.2481

Goodwill hosts a variety of Job Seeker Services to help individuals in the community get back to work and improve their employment opportunities. Among these services are a variety of computer classes, workshops, job clubs, and job fairs. All events are free and open to the public with prior registration.
 

Upcoming Job Seeker Services:

Roanoke Jobs Campus - upcoming events include job fairs, ESL (English as a Second Language) classes, computer classes, job readiness classes, and more.

2502 Melrose Avenue NW, Suite B & D

Charlottesville Workforce Center - upcoming events include job search

workshops, job fairs, one-on-one computer classes, and more.

2211 Hydraulic Road Charlottesville

Harrisonburg Workforce Center - upcoming events include networking and resume workshops, one-on-one computer classes, and more.

160 North Mason Street, Harrisonburg 

For scheduled events and more information on Job Seeker Services,  click here . 

For a list of available computer classes,  click here.

For more information on Job Seeker Services contact:

Elizabeth Milne, Marketing and Community Relations Manager 

Email:  [email protected]

Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 174  |  Cell Phone: (540) 613.2481

Upcoming Goodwill Events:

 

Job Fairs at the Melrose Jobs Campus,  2502 Melrose Avenue NW, Suite B, Roanoke:

Job Fairs at Charlottesville Workforce Center, 2211 Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville:

• Multi-Employer, January 7th, 3 - 6pm 
• Multi-Employer, January 26th, 1 - 4pm
• For more information on Job Fairs, click here.

Specialized Day Support (SDS) and Adult Developmental Learning Services (ADLS) Activities: Goodwill provides day support services to individuals with disabilities. The following activities are planned for January, which provide great feel good stories. Additional story opportunities are available. Contact Elizabeth Milne (below) for more information.

• ADLS Pet Therapy, January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 30th, 12:15 - 2:30pm, 2502 Melrose Avenue NW, Suite C, Roanoke
• For more information on Medicaid Waiver Programs, click here.

GoodGuides Mentoring Program Activities:
Youth involved in Goodwill's GoodGuides program will be taking part in the following activities during the month of January. 

• Mentee Workshop, January 14th, 6 - 8pm, 2502 Melrose Avenue NW, Suite B, Roanoke
• Mentor Appreciation Spa Day, January 16th, 10am - 12pm, 2502 Melrose Avenue NW, Suite B, Roanoke
• Etiquette Class, January 21st, 6pm, 2502 Melrose Avenue NW, Suite B, Roanoke
• Ice Skating, January 30th, 11am - 2pm, 4121 Brandon Avenue Roanoke
• For more information on GoodGuides, click here. 

For more information on upcoming events,  click here. 

For more information on Photo and Video Opportunities contact:

Elizabeth Milne, Marketing and Community Relations Manager

Email:  [email protected]

Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 174  |  Cell Phone: (540) 613.2481