Goodwill News: January 2025
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New Year’s Resolution: Shop Sustainably!
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Start 2025 with a resolution that benefits you and the planet! Shopping sustainably at Goodwill means finding unique, budget-friendly items while reducing waste and supporting your community. Every purchase helps fund job training and employment services, creating opportunities for those who face barriers to finding work. This year, make a difference with your choices: choose to shop sustainably, choose to change lives through the power of work!
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Building Brighter Futures
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We are thrilled to announce that Goodwill Amity’s downtown Hamilton Career Centre is expanding, thanks to a generous grant of $178,500 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation! This funding will help us transform our space to better meet the growing demand for our services.
With the introduction of four new private interview rooms, we’ll be able to double the amount of one-on-one coaching provided each year, adding over 4,160 additional coaching hours. Work is personal, and having a safe, private space to talk candidly with a career coach is vital to helping job seekers build confidence and achieve their goals. This expansion ensures we can meet those needs.
We are also increasing our computer stations from 6 to 12 terminals enabling us to provide essential free access to technology to those who rely on our Career Centre to search and apply for jobs, complete skills training, register for school and complete government forms.
This expansion is critical for residents of the Beasley neighbourhood, where many face barriers to employment, and we’re grateful to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for supporting this important work.
Thank you for helping us make a difference!
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Looking for a Job in 2025?
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Starting or restarting your career journey can feel overwhelming — especially if you’ve been out of the workforce, are new to the country, navigating a disability, or simply struggling to find your confidence. That’s where we come in! At Goodwill Amity, we offer free services to help you succeed, including resume preparation, networking strategies, and interview coaching. No matter where you’re starting from, we’re here to support you in landing your next opportunity. Let’s make 2025 your year to shine!
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Monday Morning Networking Turned Celebration of Success!
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At Goodwill Amity, we believe every connection counts, and our Monday morning Networking sessions are proof of that! On January 20th, what started as a routine discussion on elevator pitches and leveraging AI for job hunting quickly turned into a celebration of determination and success.
One of our job seekers, who had been working with us for nearly one year, stepped out of the session to take a call. When he returned, he had incredible news to share: he’d just been offered a full-time Machine Operator position with Bartek! His perseverance, despite previous challenges retaining previous roles, paid off in a big way.
But the success didn’t stop there. During the same session, another participant shared a job posting, sparking a connection with a fellow attendee. Within days, that job seeker submitted her resume, secured an interview, and is now one step closer to her next career move—after just one week of being registered with us!
This is the power of networking, community, and determination. We’re proud to see our job seekers start the year with such inspiring wins!
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