b'SHAPING THE FUTUREJorge Marquez Goodwill Southern California operates a network of 11 employment centersChief Impact Officer which include City- and County-funded WorkSource Centers, YouthSourceCenters and Americas Job Centers of California (AJCC).Our direct services include job readiness training, skills training, career assessments, resume and interview preparation, job search assistance and placement, individualizedjob coaching, and digital literacy and financial literacy training. We also offer critical wraparound services such as transportation and childcare assistance, housing resources, legal aid, health and mental health referrals, and benefits navigationensuring participants are equipped to overcome barriers andsucceed in the workforce.At the core of our model is our nationally recognized Employment SocialEnterprise. With more than 100 stores across Los Angeles, Riverside andSan Bernardino Counties, we offer transitional, paid employment opportunities that help individuals build skills, gain confidence, and prepare for long-termcareers. This unique model not only provides hands-on training but alsogenerates mission-sustaining revenuemaking it one of the most impactful Social Enterprises in California.Now, we are advancing the next stage of workforce development by expanding our Social Enterprise model into a broader earn-and-learn ecosystem. We are investing in pre-apprenticeships and registered apprenticeships in high-growth industries like technology, healthcare, clean energy, transportation, and technologyensuring participants gain industry-relevant and stackable credentials and access to sustainable, upwardly mobile careers.As a trusted partner to government, employers, and community organizations, Goodwill Southern California is shaping the future of workforce development. We are modernizing systems, championing equity and accessibility, and creating innovative, scalable solutions that drive inclusive economic growth forindividuals and our communities.6 |GOODWILL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 2024'