Building Careers, Changing Lives: A Conversation with Goodwill’s Jody Stevenson
In this episode, Duane Adams sits down with Jody Stevenson, Job Developer and Manager of Skills Training at Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC, to explore how Goodwill is helping individuals overcome employment barriers and build meaningful careers.
Jody shares his journey into workforce development, the mission of Goodwill, and how the organization is adapting to a changing job market. The conversation covers the difference between job training and skills development, highlights programs like Career Quest, and dives into how Goodwill measures success through real-life impact stories.
Listeners will also learn about Goodwill’s partnerships, support for individuals facing employment challenges, and ways the community can get involved in advancing job development efforts.