CEDAR RAIDS, IOWA (July 30, 2025) — Goodwill of the Heartland is excited to announce the grand opening celebration of its newest Helms Career Center, located inside the Mount Pleasant Goodwill Store at 700 N Grand Ave. The event will take place on Friday, August 8, 12-4PM. The celebration marks the launch of the tenth Helms Career Center aimed at supporting the local workforce with comprehensive career services.
The new Helms Career Center was established in response to requests from members of the Mount Pleasant community for a dedicated resource to assist job-seekers and local business-owners alike. Amy Winslow, Career Services and Development Manager at Goodwill of the Heartland, shares why this location is so important:
"Our team is proud to bring a Helms Career Center to Mount Pleasant because it addresses the specific needs expressed by the community. This center will serve as a vital resource for individuals looking to enter or advance in the workforce, as well as for businesses seeking to strengthen their teams. We are committed to supporting the growth and vitality of the local economy through targeted career services."
The center offers a broad range of services including interview preparation, résumé assistance, career planning, job-search assistance, professional-certification programs, digital-skills assessment and training. Goodwill career centers cater to people from all walks of life — from those just starting out, to individuals seeking career advancement, and those needing to reskill for new opportunities.
Emmy Thomson, Career Services Advisor and the primary team member at the Mount Pleasant center, expresses her enthusiasm for the new role:
"I am thrilled to begin working directly with the Mount Pleasant community, helping individuals realize their career goals and navigate the job market with confidence. This center will be a welcoming space for anyone seeking guidance, training, or support in their career journey."
Join us on August 8 to celebrate this important addition to the Mount Pleasant workforce landscape. The event will feature opportunities to meet the career services team, learn more about the programs offered, and enjoy refreshments.
Goodwill of the Heartland is a diverse non-profit operating in southeastern Iowa and west-central Illinois. Our retail stores provide revenue to fund programs and services for thousands of people and businesses in the communities we serve.
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