During her time at G-Force, she has picked up many skills, including industrial sewing and cutting fiberglass and skin tape for components. Her leadership on the production floor eventually led her to her current supervisor position.

For Veronica, one of the most rewarding aspects of her job is working with Associates and helping them overcome barriers.

She finds joy in supporting others. “It feels good, make you feel good helping them and giving them the confidence that they need to achieve their goals.”

Goodwill has also had a profound impact on Veronica’s personal life, especially in raising her children. “Goodwill really helped with raising my kids, the hours I needed for work. And at that time my children were small, and they worked with me (on my hours) and that's one of my greatest accomplishments because (my children) are all grown and doing well.”

Veronica wants others to know about the opportunities at Goodwill. “We give everybody an opportunity to do the best job that they can do. And sometimes they don't realize and think that they can’t do the job. Because just by looking at it, it might seem hard, but once they get into the role and it's so easy for them, then I encourage them to go further.”

She emphasizes that working at Goodwill can be a pathway to a long-term, sustainable career. “(Goodwill and G-Force Manufacturing) may be just a steppingstone for you. You know, you can go other places. And we have had people that worked here before and they're working at Gulfstream now.”