Eddie completed Goodwill’s former Work Services program in 2016 and recently completed our former Explore WORK service in June of 2019. While Eddie completed these services, he showed his desire to work and his skills.
As Goodwill’s Supported Employment began working with Eddie, there was an opportunity to do a
During Eddie’s TWE, management changes were occurring at the hotel. That didn’t faze Eddie, as he just kept on working and following his task list each day that he was scheduled to work. Despite all the changes, Eddie continued to work well with his co-workers and he impressed the new management!
As Eddie neared the end of his Temporary Work Experience, he wondered about being hired. Job Developer Aleka met with the new management to discuss the potential for Eddie to be hired. After these meetings, they decided that Eddie would stay on and become an employee! Eddie was excited that he was hired and got to keep working in something he is familiar with and likes to do. He’s been employed at the Hampton Inn since November and continues to do a great job cleaning the hotel, making it nice for guests and fellow employees. He likes making money, too! All of Eddie’s co-workers are glad to have him working there.