Achiever of the Year JAMIE GREGRICH
The Frank Lyon, Jr. Achiever of the Year recipient is awarded to an individual employed by Goodwill and serves as a role model and inspiration for recipients of services in the Goodwill family. They must also show determination toward overcoming the barriers in their employment. As a Reentry program specialist at Goodwill Industries of Arkansas (GIA), Jamie Gregrich knows better than anyone how to work with the clients she assists in the program every day. She knows, as she was once in their shoes as a Reentry client herself. As a recovering addict who was incarcerated eight times, Jamie draws on her experience, strength, and hope to help others who come to GIA seeking support through this program. “One of the times I was in prison, Goodwill came to talk about the TEO (Transitional Employment Opportunity) program. I really felt deep in my soul that’s where I belonged.” She eventually entered the 16-week TEO paid job training program with a position in the Facilities Department. Upon graduation, she quickly transitioned into a full-time permanent job at GIA as a receptionist. Not long after that, Jamie was offered a Reentry specialist position to help people just like herself get on a path to recovering their lives after being justice- involved. “The Reentry Services at Goodwill changed my life and I get to pay that forward now,” Jamie said.
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