Emrys first came to Goodwill after being referred by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. He had previous work experience in data entry and customer service, but had been laid off. After a few years of unemployment, he was looking for some help finding a job.
Emrys’ employment specialist, Kelsey, set up some community-based work assessments (CBWAs) to find out what type of work would best suit him. Before, Emrys thought that he would like sedentary work like he had before, but after his CBWAs he found that a more physical work environment would also be appropriate. With that in mind, Emrys applied (on his own) and was hired at the Liberty Mountain warehouse in Montoursville, where he has worked his way up from picking items to receiving and entering items into a database.
Outside of work, Emrys enjoys reading, cooking and baking (he makes great enchiladas), and playing Magic: The Gathering and computer games. Many of his co-workers also enjoy gaming, and they all look forward to periodic game nights with one another.
Emrys is appreciative of the support he received from Goodwill in finding competitive employment. He now has increased confidence in his abilities, has discovered new personal leadership qualities, and has learned that he is more resilient and adaptable than he previously realized.
For more information about Goodwill’s programs and services, contact Sue Soderberg
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