On Tuesday, October 17th, Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc. is holding its Fall 2023 Career Fair.  The event will be at the Snelling Conference Center at 3165 Washington Road in Augusta from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Goodwill’s Fall Career Fair

This in-person event is open to job seekers and employers in the community.  There will be numerous corporate, government, and nonprofit agencies on site as well.  There will be a variety of seasonal jobs, internships, and career opportunities available. The event is sponsored by the City of Augusta.

See some of the employers who will be on-site below.

About Goodwill Industries

Goodwill Industries has been around for more than 120 years.  The organization was founded in 1902 by Dr. Edgar J. Helms, a Methodist minister. He collected used household goods and clothing from wealthier areas in Boston.

Dr. Helms would then train and hire unemployed people to repair the used good.  Afterward, the clothing and goods were resold and the profit was used to pay the workers and invested in job training programs.

The system Dr. Helms set up worked well, and the philosophy of  “a hand up, not a hand out” was born. From his efforts, this now almost $6 billion nonprofit organization has more than 165 organizations around the world.

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc. was founded in 1975. But it wasn’t until 1995 that the first Job Connection Center would open in Macon, Georgia.  Then a year later in 1996, Goodwill expanded into Augusta, Georgia, and Aiken, South Carolina.

Currently, Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA operates 10 regional career centers, serving residents of 31 counties in Georgia and 4 in South Carolina. They are the only Goodwill that operates a college (Helms College and Helms Career Education) and hospitality venues (Edgar’s Hospitality Group) to serve the mission.

The goal of Goodwill Industries is to help alleviate extreme poverty. Part of their mission is about “building lives, families, and communities one career at a time by helping people develop their God-given gifts through education, work, and career services.”

Employers Seeking To Hire At Goodwill’s Fall Career Fair

• City of Augusta

  The City of Augusta will be on site for the career fair. To see their current openings, click here.

• Ellefson Transportation Group

  The Ellefson Transportation Group has been in business since 1967.  They provide customer-focused solutions for transportation, relocation, storage, logistics, and records management. Learn more about the company HERE.

• Richmond County Sheriff's Office

  If you’re interested in a career in law enforcement and committed to justice and protecting the community, Richmond County Sheriff’s Office will be at this career fair.  They are looking for imaginative, well-educated, and highly-motivated people with a strong sense of public service.
  

• SRP Federal Credit Union

  SRP Federal Credit Union was founded in 1960.  This financial institution is dedicated to their members and serve over 190,000 members with savings and checking accounts, loans, and other financial services.
  

• AccordCare

  AccordCare provides personalize in-home senior care. The company was founded in 2020 with executive leaders who have over 75 years of combined experience in home care. The corporate office is in Georgia, with branches in South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, and more.
  

• DWV Trucking Service

  Divine Women of Virtue Trucking Service LLC is a licensed trucking company.  They run a freight hauling business based out of Augusta, GA.

  

• Richmond County School System

  Richmond County School System has a variety of positions available, including teaching, bus driving, and bookkeeping. See all job openings HERE.

• Columbia County School District

  The Columbia County School District will also be on site with career opportunities. They aim to “lead the nation in educational excellence where each student is engaged, enriched, and inspired.” See their current employment opportunities HERE.

• Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

  Savannah River Nuclear Solutions has been proudly serving the nation since 1970. They work to “make the world safer through disciplined performance in producing and protecting nuclear materials for our nation’s security, promoting global nuclear deterrence, and protecting the environment for future generations.” See their current openings HERE.

• The Brunch House of Augusta

  The Brunch House of Augusta is dedicated to “presenting food that will excite your taste buds.” As a continually developing company, they aim to continue growth and building their restaurant into a household name.  Learn more about them HERE.

• Augusta University and Augusta University Human Resources

  Augusta University and the Augusta University Human Resources team will be on-site with job opportunities. As a comprehensive research university, they have boundless opportunities for future employees.  See their current openings HERE.

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