TEO PROGRAM GIVES PARTICIPANTS A SECOND CHANCE REBUILDING LIVES
1,000 Reasons to celebrate teo’s impact
The Transitional Employment Op - portunity (TEO) graduation on Decem - ber 16, 2025, in Springdale marked a powerful milestone for Goodwill Ar- kansas. With this ceremony, the TEO program officially reached 1,000 total graduates since the program’s original launch. TEO is a paid, 16-week pro - gram offered at locations throughout the state, providing individuals facing barriers to employment with hands-on work experience, life skills and career support as they prepare to transition into the workforce after a period of in - carceration. That number represents far more than a statistic—it reflects lives rebuilt, families reunited and individuals rediscovering confidence, purpose and independence. Each graduate’s journey shows the impact that opportunity and support can have on a person’s future. This milestone is a testament to the dedication of our participants and the commitment of Team Blue members across the state who make this life-changing work possible every day.
we have a <5% RECIDIVISM RATE compared to the state average of >49%
(501) 372-5100
teo@goodwillar.org
learn more at goodwillar.org/reentry
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mission magazine / volume 4 / spring 2026
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