Partner Spotlight: Goodwill

This week, we’re highlighting another one of our amazing network partners, Goodwill of Bennington! Located at 215 North St in Bennington, Goodwill is best known for reselling used goods. We often purchase furniture and supplies for our shelters here! However, did you know that Goodwill also offers a huge range of employment services?

A recent expansion of the Bennington Goodwill location in 2022 provided spaces for Mission Services, the department of Goodwill that is dedicated to helping job seekers find employment. With this new expansion, the Bennington Goodwill location can now offer local residents a variety of employment services such as assistance applying for jobs, help with writing resumes and cover letters, and practice to improve their interviewing skills. Additionally, Goodwill offers a variety of training programs including certificate programs in Customer Service and Custodial Work. They can also provide training in the “soft skills” that are crucial to maintaining employment, which includes things like workplace etiquette, proper attire for the workplace, and getting along with coworkers. Most of these services are provided for free!

If you have any interest in learning more about the services that Goodwill provides, check out the website for their Southern Vermont locations at https://www.goodwill-berkshires.org/programs/. If you would like to sign up for a class, you can reach out to Kathy Anker at (413) 442-0061 x14.

This time of year, we’re also doing a lot of spring cleaning! I know we certainly are. Don’t forget that in addition to BCCH, Goodwill also accepts a wide range of donations including lightly used clothing, children’s toys, and furniture. Thank you for all you do, Goodwill!