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Goodwill of Orange County | Chevron Grant Fuels Workforce Development at Goodwill of Orange County
Goodwill of Orange County is proud to announce a generous $25,000 grant from Chevron to support and expand its Workforce Development Programs. This funding is part of Chevron’s commitment to improving quality of life through workforce and economic development initiatives. The grant will enable Goodwill OC to refine and scale its programs that provide comprehensive
Goodwill of Orange County | Kirk’s Sweet Success: How a Pilot Program and a Cookie Shop Are Baking Up New Futures
For many adults with developmental disabilities, the journey to meaningful employment is often met with systemic barriers and limited opportunities. However, a groundbreaking pilot program from Goodwill of Orange County, in partnership with the Regional Center of Orange County, is changing that narrative—one success story at a time. The pilot program operates under Goodwill of
Job Club Q&A With Jeffery
Today’s Job Match Q&A, we get to meet Jeffery! Discover how Jeffery became a Caregiver with the help of Goodwill OC Employment Works. My name is Jeffrey, and I work at Amada Senior Care as a Caregiver. I felt that I had a weak employment history, a large gap in employment, and problems with speaking
Goodwill of Orange County | Goodwill Week 2025: Shining a Light on the Mission
Every year, during the first full week of May, Goodwill® organizations across the U.S. and Canada come together to celebrate Goodwill Week. This special week highlights our collective mission of helping people achieve their goals through personal support, work experience, and career development. This year, Goodwill Week runs from May 4-10. Throughout the week, Goodwill
Job Club Q&A With Andrew
Today’s Job Match Q&A, we get to meet Andrew! Discover how Andrew became an Associate with the help of Goodwill OC Employment Works. My name is Andrew, and I work as a backroom Associate at TJ Maxx. Thinking that I was out of shape to be able to handle the physical demands of working. They
Goodwill of Orange County | Oakley and Goodwill OC: Transforming Lives Through Partnership
Goodwill of Orange County’s partnership with Oakley has been an amazing journey of growth and inclusion over the past 16 years. The evolution from a subcontractor arrangement and partnership with Goodwill OC’s Supported Employment program transformed into a thriving direct hiring initiative with Oakley. The Supported Employment team helps individuals with disabilities connect to jobs
Turning opportunities into real-life successes.
Each year thousands of individuals transform their lives using our workforce development services.