goodwill industries week

Every year during the first full week of May, Goodwill organizations across the United States and Canada celebrate Goodwill Industries Week to highlight the defining principle of our mission — providing training and employment opportunities to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment.

This year, Goodwill Industries Week runs May 5-11. Throughout the week, we will host several job fairs and an employer panel. Job seekers should come dressed for an interview and with copies of their resume to hand out.

Job Fair Information:

May 7 from 10 am to 12 pm
Oceanside Community Employment Center
414 North Coast Highway 92054 - 760-722-8582

May 7 from 1 pm to 3 pm
Escondido Community Employment Center
329 West Grand Avenue 92025 - 760-739-0600

May 9 from 11 am to 1 pm
San Ysidro Community Employment Center
630 Front Street 92173 - 619-271-3896

Employer Panel: May 8 from 12 pm to 2 pm
Point Loma Community Employment Center
3663 Rosecrans Street 92110 - 619-225-9483

Participating Employers: Accent Care, Allied Universal, Amazon, County of San Diego, Goodwill San Diego, Jiffy Lube, Mission Federal Credit Union, Shell, Wendy’s and more!

While the U.S. unemployment rate has hit record lows in recent months, many communities still struggle with poverty, homelessness and lack of access to good-paying jobs. Goodwill is dedicated to equipping people to find employment, advance their careers and care for themselves and their families.

Goodwill Industries Week has been observed by Goodwill organizations for nearly 70 years. It was first celebrated in May 1951 as a way to encourage Goodwill organizations to educate their communities about our mission.

“Goodwill Industries Week is a time to collaborate with local employers and give job seekers the opportunity to learn about new job opportunities, ask their questions and share their resume,” explained Fabia Parkinson, Goodwill San Diego Vice President of Human Services.

Goodwill sells donated items in more than 33 retail stores in San Diego and online at shopgoodwill.com®. The revenue creates job opportunities and training programs to help people with disabilities and other barriers become self-sufficient and build their careers. Goodwill organizations serve people with disabilities and disadvantages, seniors, youth, veterans and military families, people reintegrating into society and others facing challenges to finding employment.

Goodwill retail stores are known for providing quality used merchandise. This includes clothing, shoes, home décor, housewares, and furniture. Electronics and sporting goods are available at select locations.

Goodwill San Diego uses the revenue generated from the sale of donated goods at its retail stores and aftermarket facilities to support the operation of job training programs and employment services. Goodwill San Diego is a multi-faceted organization that provides employment and training opportunities to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment.

Please visit our website to get retail store locations and to learn more about our organization and programs.
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