Scranton, Pa. – Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) has received $2,240 in grant funding from the Robert H. Spitz Foundation in August 2025 in support of its lunch and learn workforce development project.
The award will allow Goodwill Industries of NEPA to offer a virtual lunch and learn series to the public that will cover a variety of topics, including effectively using artificial intelligence during a job search, soft skills and why they matter in the workplace, how to disclose a disability to your employer, re-entry into the workplace for justice involved individuals, and resume writing.
“We are grateful for the Robert H. Spitz Foundation’s generous support of our workforce development initiatives,” said Kate Jones, Goodwill Industries of NEPA chief executive officer. “The funding will help Goodwill address critical labor market needs and provide support to individuals in their job search.”
Goodwill Industries of NEPA is a private, non-profit community-based organization that has been serving the region for over 80 years and strives to strengthen lives, families, and communities one person at a time.
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Photo Caption: The Robert H. Spitz Foundation recently presented a check to Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania in support of its lunch and learn workforce development project. From left are Brad Reid, Scranton Area Community Foundation Philanthropy Manager; Frank Caputo, Scranton Area Community Foundation Grants and Scholarships Manager; Beth Miller, Goodwill Industries of NEPA Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations; and Cathy Fitzpatrick, Scranton Area Community Foundation Director of Grants and Scholarship.