Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey

Goodwill NYNJ is proud to celebrate Derick Bowers, Executive Director of GoodTemps, for being named one of City & State's 2025 Black Trailblazers! His leadership in expanding employment opportunities and advocating for workplace equity has made a profound impact on countless lives. Through GoodTemps, Derick is dedicated to creating pathways to success for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment, aligning with Goodwill’s mission of empowerment through work. This well-deserved recognition highlights his unwavering commitment to fostering opportunity and inclusion. Join us in congratulating Derick on this incredible honor!

Join us in congratulating our CEO, Katy Gaul-Stigge, for being honored as one of City & State’s Responsible 100! This recognition celebrates leaders who are making a positive impact through their dedication to social responsibility, innovation, and community support. We’re proud to have Katy guiding us in our mission to create opportunities and empower communities!

Dunston, Tony, and David are just three of the thousands of people Goodwill helps yearly. Join us in bulldozing barriers to employment and transforming lives! Donate at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eyxCGrkE)

Your generous gift to Goodwill NYNJ plays a crucial role in transforming the lives of more than 9,000 people each year through education, job training, and employment services. Join us in creating a meaningful impact by donating today! Every donation, no matter the size, helps us empower individuals to reach their goals. https://lnkd.in/eh_aiXta

We are excited to announce that our President and CEO Katy Gaul-Stigge has been named to City & State’s #Responsible100 list, honoring New Yorkers practicing & promoting social responsibility! https://bit.ly/3ZL1un1

What an incredible two days at NYC Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC)’s Setting NYC’s Workforce Agenda conference! Katy Gaul-Stigge and Derick Bowers were honored to join over 300 leaders in workforce development, training, education, and government to exchange ideas, spark innovation, and strengthen partnerships. From reimagining public service careers to breaking barriers in tech access and employment for New Yorkers with disabilities, the insights and collaborations were truly inspiring. #WorkforceDevelopment #NYCETC #Inclusivity #PowerOfWork #NoTalentLeftBehind

This #GivingTuesday, join Goodwill NYNJ in bulldozing barriers to employment. #GivingTuesday is a Global Day of Generosity, and together we can improve lives for your friends and neighbors in New York and New Jersey.

We’re gearing up for NYC Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC)'s annual conference, Setting NYC's Workforce Agenda, taking place from December 3-4! This year's event will bring together 300+ leaders in workforce development, training, education, and government, including our own Katy Gaul-Stigge, CEO and President and Derick Bowers, Executive Director, GoodTemps and EVP, Business Services. If you're attending, don’t miss these key sessions: December 3 🔵 10:15am: Kick off the conference with Derick Bowers discussing ‘NYC, Now Hiring: Pathways to Jobs and Careers in the Municipal Workforce' December 4 🔵 11:30am: Grab a seat for ‘Closing the Digital Divide: Improving Access to Skills and Careers in Tech,’ moderated by Katy Gaul-Stigge with guest panelists from Google, Tech:NYC Foundation, Per Scholas, Hispanic Federation and NYC Mayor's Office of Talent and Workforce Development. 🔵 2:15pm: ‘From Intent to Impact: Partnership Models Supporting Employment for New Yorkers with Disabilities’ hear from Derick Bowers on how we’re bulldozing barriers to employment for those with disabilities. We’re thrilled to be part of this important conversation and look forward to connecting with partners and peers. Let’s continue to build a more inclusive and innovative workforce for NYC!

For National Career Development month, we are spotlighting GoodTemps! GoodTemps' work is made possible through the support of NYS Industries for the Disabled and nearly 30 government agency partners, whose collaboration empowers a more inclusive workforce.

On National Philanthropy Day, we're celebrating the incredible impact of giving! Thanks to our donors and supporters, we’ve been able to make a difference in so many lives. Together, we’re creating opportunities and supporting sustainable communities. 💙 https://lnkd.in/eTvFDqfH