Goodwill receives $5.7 million grant to help those in need
ATLANTA -- Good news is coming for many Georgians who are struggling to find jobs.
U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis recently announced that Goodwill of North Georgia will receive $5,724,222 to help people with barriers to employment, namely ex-offenders and low-income non-custodial parents, obtain the skills they need to find work.
The funds will go toward an Enhanced Transitional Jobs Demonstration program, which offers temporary paid work experiences to more than 3,500 people nationwide. The program improves participants' employability, earnings and opportunities for advancement, not to mention their self-sufficiency and long-term success in the workforce.
"This grant provides needed support to individuals who face significant obstacles to employment," Solis said.