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Our News section is your gateway to staying informed about our programs, events, success stories, and the incredible individuals who have benefited from our services. Whether it's highlighting our employment training programs, sharing stories of personal triumph, or showcasing community partnerships, this is where you'll find the pulse of Goodwill Mississippi.

Goodwill of Mississippi Hosts Two-Day Store Manager Training

Throughout the training, department heads presented key updates and resources to ensure managers are fully equipped to lead their teams. Topics included safety practices, administrative procedures, POS and IT troubleshooting, marketing initiatives, operational expectations, and updates within the Learning & Development system—where L&D demonstrated how managers can use the LMS dashboard to track employee learning and monitor required training. Each department’s presentation h

Employee Learning & Development

Nov 25

TREK Job Extravaganza Inspires Students with Hands-On Career Exploration

On Friday, November 7th, Goodwill of Mississippi, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS), hosted the TREK Job Extravaganza — a dynamic career exploration event designed to help students from the Clinton Public School District with diverse learning needs gain real-world experience and confidence for their futures. The event offered students an opportunity to engage in hands-on job simulations, connect directly with local employers, and

Workforce Development

Nov 10

Biggest Year Yet for Goodwill of Mississippi's Annual Ghoulwill Bash!

The 2025 Ghoulwill Bash brought together more than 150 supporters on Thursday, October 23, at Duling Hall in Jackson for what became Goodwill Industries of Mississippi’s biggest Bash yet. Guests filled the historic venue for an evening of costumes, dancing, and community spirit—all in support of Goodwill’s mission of transforming lives through lifelong learning and meaningful work. Guests enjoyed a night of great music, delicious hors d’oeuvres, festive cocktails, and friendl

Events/Marketing

Oct 27

Goodwill of Mississippi Expands BookWorks Program to Greenville

Goodwill of Mississippi proudly launched its BookWorks program in Greenville, Mississippi, at the Fulwiler & Garrett Hall Head Start/Early Head Start Center — marking an exciting new chapter in the organization’s mission to transform lives through lifelong learning and meaningful work. The event brought together community partners, city leaders, and special guests to celebrate the joy of reading with local preschoolers. Among those in attendance were Mayor Errick Simmons, Vic

Community Events & Programs

Oct 17

Assistant Manager Leadership Forum Strengthens Team Growth Across Goodwill of Mississippi

At Goodwill of Mississippi, leadership development isn’t just a goal — it’s part of our mission to empower people at every level of our organization. Last week, that mission came to life at our Assistant Manager Leadership Forum, held at Goodwill’s Jacksonian Plaza location in Jackson. Assistant Managers from across our retail network came together for a day of training, collaboration, and inspiration. The forum focused on equipping leaders with the tools they need to motivat

Employee Learning & Development

Oct 14

Building Skills, Building Futures: Goodwill of Mississippi Celebrates Supply Chain, Inventory, and Logistics Graduates

At Goodwill of Mississippi, we’re proud to celebrate a major milestone in our mission to transform lives through lifelong learning and meaningful work. Recently, several participants earned their Supply Chain, Inventory, and Logistics Certification — marking another step forward in our commitment to strengthening Mississippi’s workforce. This nationally recognized program equips individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in essential roles across industries l

Workforce Development

Oct 14