Success Story: Brian C.
Scranton, Pa. — If you’re looking for the brightest smile in the room, you’ll find it with Brian C. A participant in Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Small Group Employment program, he is extremely hard-working, helpful, and easy-going. Brian is known for wearing funny t-shirts and even makes sure you read them for a good […]
Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust supports Goodwill
Scranton, Pa. – Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) has received $93,707 in grant funding from the Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust to support the safe and accessible transportation of individuals who participate in Goodwill programming. The award allowed Goodwill Industries of NEPA to purchase two new Kia Carnival XL vans that allow the agency […]
Goodwill to present Lunch & Learn on Soft Skills and AI
Scranton, Pa. — Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania will present a free, online session, Soft Skills That Get You Hired with AI, on Thursday, February 5 at noon. Join us and discover how artificial intelligence (AI) can become your personal soft skills coach. The session will help you level up your communication, critical thinking, and teamwork […]
Goodwill receives grant to support Lunch & Learn Series
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 […]
Lunch & Learn on AI for Resumes and Cover Letters announced
Scranton, Pa. – Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania will present a free, online Lunch and Learn session, AI for Resumes and Cover Letters, on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at noon. Attend the session and learn how to use artificial intelligence to write a winning resume and cover. Topics will include What AI can do well, common […]
On the Road to Success: Cody S.
Scranton, Pa. — Back in September 2025, Cody S. took a bold step forward by joining Goodwill’s First Step Act Initiative, and he hasn’t looked back since! In October, he jumped into Smith and Solomon’s eight‑week CDL‑A training program, determined to earn his license and start a new chapter with Superior Sealcoating and Paving. What stands […]
Goodwill to present Lunch & Learn on AI for Career Discovery
Scranton, Pa. — Join Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania for a free, online session, AI for Career Discovery, on Thursday, December 4 at noon and learn about AI-driven career matching. Learn about tools like CareerOneStop and MyNextMove that use cutting-edge machine learning to: analyze your unique skills and compare them to real-time labor market needs identify high-growth occupations you […]
Save big during Blue Friday Sale on November 21
Scranton – Mark your calendars for Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Blue Friday Sale on Friday, November 21, 2025! Most items, except new goods and furniture, are only $2! Why shop? Every item purchased supports our mission of providing supportive opportunities for individuals with disabilities or other barriers right here in NPEA. Save big and change […]
Celebrating a decade of success: Natalie
Scranton, Pa. — Helping individuals with disabilities or other barriers find meaningful employment is at the core of what we do at Goodwill Industries of NEPA. This month, we’re celebrating a true example of our mission in action: Natalie K. For over 10 years, Natalie has been a housekeeper with Service Management Systems at the Viewmont […]
Goodwill to present AI for Everyone
Scranton, Pa. — Join Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania for a free, online seminar, AI for Everyone: Practical Ways to Use it Every Day on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at noon, that cuts through the complexity. Attend the session and learn real-world ways to use AI. This non-technical, practical session is open to the public, and we’ll cut […]