There is Dignity in a Job Well Done
There is dignity in a job well done, and we are here to help our Members enter the workforce. Carrie comes to the GOC with the hope of working. She…
Valerie Just Completed Her First 30 Days of Her Job
Valerie just completed her first 30 days working Alachua County Animal Resources. She loves it! Valerie’s anxiety is her significant barrier to employment. Through Clubhouse supported employment, we focus on…
Jason Returns to the Workforce
Jason is officially back in the workforce, putting in over 40 hours a week at Alachua County Animal Services! This is a massive milestone, as Jason is returning to full-time…
Valerie Turning a New Page at the Animal Shelter
Valerie’s journey began six years ago in Transitional Employment (TE) with GOC support. Over the years, she has worked a variety of jobs, with the GOC by her side every…
Employment is a Powerful Step
The Gainesville Opportunity Center had the opportunity to support our Members by attending a local job fair, and what a meaningful experience it was! At GOC, we believe that employment…
Tech Support from Our Members
When our computer broke, who are the first people we turn to for help? Our Members! Windows completely corrupted and we were in for an expensive repair. Thankfully, Daniel and…
Building Employment Partnership with City
GOC representatives Brett Buell, Scott Hesch, and Rose Ann Walker recently met with City of Gainesville leadership—including City Manager Andrew Persons, HR Director Laura Graetz, and Senior Assistant City Attorney…
TE Program: Job Opportunities with Real Support
The Gainesville Opportunity Center Transitional Employment (TE) Program creates real job opportunities with real support. TE provides temporary, part-time positions that help Members build work stamina, confidence, and skills while…
Comm. Wheeler Supports Member Employment
The GOC is dedicated to finding and supporting people whose lives have been interrupted by mental illness. The path back isn’t always easy. We were honored to welcome Commissioner Marihelen…
Santa Fe College Career Center
We took GOC Members to the Santa Fe College Job Fair this week as part of our ongoing outreach to help adults living with mental illness rejoin the community and…