30+ CAREER SERVICE CENTERS STATEWIDE Batesville 3209 Harrison Street | (501) 517-1120 Bella Vista 210 Towncenter | (501) 551-0551 Benton 1716 Military Road | (501) 297-2896 Bentonville 1400 SE Walton Boulevard | (501) 551-0551 Blytheville 125 Chickasaw Plaza Drive | (501) 503-8496 Bryant 5914 Hwy 5 N | (501) 297-2896 Cabot 204 South Rockwood Drive | (501) 412-6294 Conway 245 Oak Street | (501) 413-0775 El Dorado 1430 North West Avenue | (501) 551-3866 Fayetteville 705 East Appleby Road | (501) 517-1327 Fayetteville 3105 M.L.K. Boulevard | (501) 517-1327 Fort Smith 3225 South 74th Street | (501) 478-5147 Harrison 814 US-62 65 North, #9 | (501) 541-2749 Hot Springs 205 Garrison Road | (501) 412-5439 Hot Springs 631 East Grand Avenue | (501) 412-5439 Jacksonville 1309 T.P. White Drive | (501) 551-2546 Jonesboro 1515 South Caraway Road | (501) 680-7717 Little Rock 7400 Scott Hamilton Drive | (501) 372-5100 ext.1127 Little Rock 109 Markham Park Drive | (501) 563-4121 Little Rock 2500 Cantrell Road | (501) 554-2026 Mountain Home 759 Highway 62 East, #110 | (501) 413-9040 Newport 2500 Malcolm Avenue, Suite D | (501) 517-1120 North Little Rock 6929 John F. Kennedy Blvd #112 | (501) 551-2546 Paragould 2808 W Kings Highway | (501) 503-8496 Pine Bluff 2514 West 28th Avenue | (501) 563-5127 Rogers 4301 South Dixieland Road | (501) 413-4034 Rogers 1301 North Dixieland Road | (501) 413-4034 Russellville 2100 North Arkansas Avenue | (501) 454-4315 Searcy 2009 East Race Avenue | (501) 412-6294 Siloam Springs 1001 South Mt Olive Street | (501) 410-4408 Springdale 5252 West Sunset Avenue | (501) 413-2974 Springdale 2100 South Old Missouri Road | (501) 410-4408 Texarkana 1916 North State Line Avenue | (501) 274-2889
Q&A with Career Navigator Lauren MURPHY
What role does Goodwill’s Career Services play in the local communities we serve? Lauren Murphy: Career Services plays a key role in sup- porting communities throughout Arkansas. We focus on meet- ing clients where they are, addressing their immediate needs and offering the support they need to move forward. Whether it’s connecting them with local community partners or refer- ring them to one of our Goodwill mission programs, we’re here to help individuals take the next step toward employment. We assist the community by providing valuable information about local job openings, helping with resume updates, preparing clients for interviews and offering professional attire for inter - views or new jobs. Our approach is all-encompassing, offering services that not only focus on career support but also connect people to other important community resources. While getting a job is our primary goal, we take a more personal approach to make sure our clients have everything they need to not just get a job but to keep it and thrive in their careers. What do you feel is the most impactful aspect of your role as a career navigator? LM: As a career navigator, many people assume our job is simply about helping individuals find employment, but our work goes far beyond that. We often start with clients from challeng- ing situations and support them as they grow, develop new skills and achieve goals they once thought were out of reach. Being part of someone’s journey toward building self-confi - dence and realizing their full potential is incredibly rewarding for all of us in this role. Much of our work happens behind the scenes, and while it may not always be visible, it’s crucial to the success of those we serve. We also have the privilege of work- ing closely with our retail store teams, and it’s truly fulfilling to witness our employees reach their goals, advance within the company, or open doors to new, life-changing opportunities. Is there a specific client story you can share that sums up the mission of Career Services? LM: Kylea came to Goodwill seeking a second chance, re - ferred by someone in the community who believed we could help. After speaking with her, I realized that she would be a great fit for our Reentry program. Kylea joined the program at our Conway Oak location, where she worked closely with Brooke Cockrum, her Re-entry specialist. Together, they com - pleted the full 16-week program. Once she completed the pro- gram, Kylea came to me with a goal in mind: to create a target - ed resume for a career as a recovery peer specialist and to find job opportunities in that field. After working together to refine her resume, Kylea applied for a position and received an offer within a couple of weeks—her dream job as a peer recovery specialist. Since starting her new role, Kylea has been thriving. She recently came to me and proudly shared her new business cards, excited to refer community members to her for support. It’s been inspiring to see her journey and how far she’s come. learn more at goodwillar.org/CAREER-SERVICES
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15 mission magazine / volume 1 / spring 2025
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