Birkman and Goodwill Houston Work Together to Help Veterans Find Jobs

Goodwill Houston has launched a pilot program that offers qualified veterans the opportunity to take the widely respected Birkman assessment as part of their job placement process. Sharon Birkman, President and CEO of Birkman and Board Member of Goodwill Houston, helped facilitate the program’s launch by donating assessments for veterans and certification training for Goodwill employees leading the program. Steve Lufburrow, President/CEO of Goodwill Houston, says, “We appreciate this generous gift. We know it will help our teams match veterans with the best possible opportunities for successful employment.”

Birkman and Goodwill Houston developed this program to help veterans identify their unique strengths and better understand their career interests. Upon completion of the assessment, they are paired with a Goodwill employee who has completed Birkman Signature Certification for one-on-one coaching and mentoring. Elexa Orrange-Allen, Goodwill Houston Board Member and veteran, says, “No matter where an individual comes from or what his or her challenges have been, Goodwill gives hope by helping individuals with barriers to employment obtain jobs and create careers. Goodwill helps people support their families, gets homeless people off the streets, and gives people a second chance–including veterans struggling to reconnect when they return home.”

Sharon has been on the board of Goodwill Houston for the past four years and is excited to contribute to the program. She says, “I’ve always admired Goodwill for their strong core values and commitment to the community. Their focus on changing lives through the power of work really ties into our purpose at Birkman. I’m thrilled for this partnership to help empower our veterans to better understand themselves and find meaningful work. And it goes without saying that we should do anything we can for our veterans, and this is one way we can say thank you for their sacrifice.”

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