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Goodwill Southeast Georgia outlines entry-level jobs, internships and support for local students
Summary
Goodwill Southeast Georgia told a Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools video audience about hiring for 16+, six regional Opportunity Centers, internships, tuition assistance and the AbilityOne program to help people with disabilities prepare for competitive employment.
Sheila Blanco, public information manager for Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, interviewed talent-acquisition specialists from Goodwill Southeast Georgia about local job and training opportunities for students and recent graduates.
Goodwill Southeast Georgia encourages students and entry-level jobseekers to begin in retail and warehouse roles that can lead to management, said Tara Fisher, talent acquisition specialist. "We are a nonprofit social enterprise," Fisher said. "Every donation, every purchase goes toward our six Opportunity Centers that we have throughout our region." She listed locations in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Brunswick, Jessup, Waycross and Statesboro and said about 98% of revenue from stores and business lines supports mission programs.
The nut graf: The organization described a range of positions and supports intended for people aged 16 and…
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