For the past 25 years, Labcorp has partnered with Goodwill Commercial Services to generate hundreds of jobs for individuals with employment barriers here in Indianapolis, while impacting health across the globe.
Goodwill Partnerships Create Meaningful Work for Hoosiers
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 6, 2024 2:43:55 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Community Partners, Employment, Disability, Goodwill Commercial Services, Mission Awareness
The Impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Working Hoosiers
[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 26, 2024 8:30:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Disability, Criminal History, Retail, Former Addiction, Mission Awareness, Mission Coaches, DEI, #ADA34
When Richard Wagoner was 24 years old, he was involved in a car accident that left him with lifelong paralysis of his lower body. For nearly 30 years since, he has navigated life in a wheelchair.
Earning a Diploma and Finding Meaningful Employment at Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 19, 2024 12:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Disability, Success Story, The Excel Center, Education, Retail, Mission Awareness, Mission Coaches, Goodwill Education, The Excel Center Shelbyville
Born with autism spectrum disorder, John Thompson did not begin speaking until he was eight years old. He was homeschooled and had no prior experience with public school before enrolling at The Excel Center® in Shelbyville, Goodwill’s tuition-free high school for adults. As a result, he lacked experience socializing in an academic setting and worried that his peers might not accept him.
First Generation Graduate Plans for the Future
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 12, 2024 5:05:36 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Disability, Success Story, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Mission Awareness, Goodwill Education
Maintaining Independence with JTP | National Cleaning Week
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 26, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Employment, Disability, Janitorial Training Program
Dyamond Twyman was referred to Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana through the Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis Skills for Independence, Transition and Employment program (SITE). This program helps young students with intellectual disabilities receive their transitional education on a college campus rather than in high school.
Achieving Independence at Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 1, 2024 5:03:10 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Disability, Success Story, Retail, Southern Indiana, Mission Awareness, DEI
In 2021, Matthew Rose was diagnosed with Eales Disease, a rare, incurable disease that affects his eyesight by causing the blood vessels to swell shut, which can lead to permanent damage and loss of vision. He also suffered two strokes.
Celebrating Black History Month with Lakeysha Hamilton
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 6, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Employment, Disability, Retail, DEI, Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is excited to highlight the African American leaders who contribute to our mission of changing lives every day through health, education and employment. Lakeysha Hamilton, Goodwill’s director of outlets, has been with the organization for over 20 years and looks forward to Black History Month.
Goodwill Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month
[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 3, 2023 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Community Partners, Disability, #NDEAM, AbilityOne
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a period to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities. Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, a proud employer of more than 1,600 people with disabilities, considers NDEAM a perfect opportunity to share our employees’ stories and distribute disability resources.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month Highlights Inclusion
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 31, 2023 9:34:58 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Disability, Success Story, #NDEAM, Mission Awareness, DEI
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is one of the largest employers for persons with disabilities in Indiana, with more than 1,600 current employees reporting a disability – 34% of our workforce. For 90 years, we’ve been employing individuals and providing job training to Hoosiers who experience barriers to employment.
Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month Through Art
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 20, 2023 3:00:00 PM / by Jonathan Lutes posted in Disability, Goodwill Commercial Services, #NDEAM
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a period to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities. Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is proud to be an employer to nearly 1,600 persons with disabilities which equates to one-third of our workforce. Many of our employees with disabilities are empowered through accommodations and understanding to increase their independence and reach their full potential.