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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 Receives $10,000 Grant Award to Support BookWorks Program
Goodwill Industries of Mississippi is grateful to announce the receipt of a $10,000 grant award from the Community Foundation of Washington County in support of its BookWorks early childhood literacy program. BookWorks is designed to promote a love of reading at an early age by providing books directly to children enrolled in Head Start programs across Central Mississippi. Through interactive reading sessions, children receive books of their own to take home, helping build ea
Jan 7


Steve McCartney Promoted to Associate Vice President of Workforce Development
Goodwill of Mississippi is proud to announce the promotion of Steve McCartney to Associate Vice President of Workforce Development, a role that reflects his strong leadership, deep commitment to Goodwill’s mission, and growing impact across Central Mississippi. Since joining Goodwill of Mississippi in December 2024 as the organization’s first-ever Director of Learning and Development, Steve has played a key role in strengthening employee education, training, and professional
Dec 15, 2025


Goodwill of Mississippi Welcomes Students from The Canopy School for Hands-On Learning Experience
Goodwill Industries of Mississippi recently welcomed students from The Canopy School for an engaging, hands-on tour of our Centre Street facility. The visit offered students a behind-the-scenes look at how donations move through our organization and how community support fuels the mission of Goodwill. During the tour, students learned about the lifecycle of a donation — from intake and sorting to pricing and placement in our retail stores. They saw firsthand how each donated
Dec 5, 2025


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
Nov 10, 2025


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
Oct 14, 2025


Exploring Careers with Virtual Reality
Goodwill Industries of Mississippi recently had the opportunity to host a Virtual Reality Career Exploration event at the Salvation...
Sep 24, 2025


Opening Doors at the Fastenal Hiring Event
Goodwill Industries of Mississippi was proud to partner with Fastenal for a recent Hiring Event, where job seekers had the chance to...
Sep 24, 2025


Goodwill of Mississippi Promotes Google AI Essentials Training
Goodwill Industries of Mississippi was proud to be featured on WLBT to share exciting news about our Google AI Essentials Training...
Aug 20, 2025


Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi Students Earn National Customer Service Certification through Goodwill Partnership
Eleven students from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi's Capitol Unit recently completed Goodwill’s Customer Service Training...
Jul 23, 2025


Realville Returns: Empowering Goodwill of Mississippi Employees Through Financial Literacy
On June 26th, Goodwill Industries of Mississippi hosted the third round of Realville – A Real-World Financial Literacy Training Simulation...
Jul 1, 2025


Celebrating Our Summer Work-Based Learning Graduates in Clinton
Goodwill of Mississippi is proud to celebrate the completion of our Summer Work-Based Learning Program at our Clinton location, held in...
Jun 27, 2025


Empowering Young Talent: Goodwill of Mississippi Brings Customer Service Certification to Boys & Girls Club
At Goodwill Industries of Mississippi, we believe in equipping individuals with the tools they need to succeed, not just today, but for a...
May 19, 2025


Realville Round Two Empowers Students with Real-World Financial Skills
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, students stepped into the real world—at least for a day—during round two of Welcome to Realville, a powerful...
Apr 24, 2025


Goodwill of Mississippi Celebrates Customer Service Training Graduates
Goodwill of Mississippi is proud to celebrate the success of eight young adults who recently completed our Customer Service Training...
Jan 31, 2025


Job Extravaganza Recap: Connecting Students with Hands-On Job Experiences
On Friday, November 1, 2024, Goodwill of Mississippi, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS),...
Nov 5, 2024


Goodwill Holds First Job Extravaganza of 2024 School Year
Goodwill of Mississippi, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS), held our first Job...
Sep 23, 2024
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