Brookelyn’s New Job Provides Confidence and Motivation
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) referred Brookelyn to GESMN’s Individualized Placement and Support (IPS) program where she was connected to Sara,…
Elizabeth’s Self-Advocacy Leads to Career Success
“I was adopted from Russia in 2004,” Elizabeth said. “There were specific challenges that I was going to have all throughout my life. Because of these…
Heather’s Determination Leads to New Automotive Career
“When I went to unemployment, they gave me a lot of resources and that’s how I found out about the [Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota automotive]…
Austin’s Customer Service Skills Propel His Career
“At first I didn’t have a job,” Austin said. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Austin faced unemployment. He used Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s…
Josh Finds Career Path Through Job Training
In his last year of school, Josh was ready to find a steady job again. “It was a goal of mine to find employment,” Josh continued. Pathways and his…
Chris’s Perseverance Helped Him Secure Employment
While at Zumbro Valley Health Center, Chris was referred to Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s (GESMN) Individualized Placement and Support (IPS)…
Lewie Set Himself Up for Success
Guided by the recommendation of his vocational rehabilitation counselor, Lewie joined Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s (GESMN) 7-week Retail Skills…
Emma Meets Her Career Goals
Emma got discouraged during her job search by rejections she encountered while applying to multiple jobs. After encouragement from her father and a…
Steve’s Work Ethic Leads to Stability and Career Success
“I didn’t know if I could go back to work,” said Steve, who has struggled with retaining employment due to a disability that makes concentration…
Curtis Lands Job at State of Minnesota with Support from Disability Placement Services
“I never thought about how I was going to find a job with a disability before,” Curtis said. In 2013, Curtis had a brain tumor resection, which led to…
An Everyday Mission Supporting Everyday People
Since 1919, Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota has helped eliminate barriers to work and independence. What does that actually mean in everyday life for…
Jeannie Jumpstarts Her New Career
Jeannie worked in the financial tech industry for 20 years as a project manager. In 2022, she experienced job loss, wasn’t ready to retire yet and she…