Casella Waste Systems Inc., Rutland, Vermont, and Gorham, Maine-based Goodwill Northern New England
The award recognizes Casella and Goodwill’s Job Connection program, which encourages people in
“We realized a unique collaboration could help build stronger communities. Goodwill’s Job Connection program was that sweet spot,” Rich Cantz, president and CEO of Goodwill Northern
Job Connection helps clients overcome past addiction, long-term poverty, mental health issues and other obstacles keeping them from employment. The program provides job seekers with both a career adviser and a social worker to help individuals work through challenges to better equip them for employment.
“Casella’s staff are experts in recycling—Goodwill is an expert in reuse," he says. "When we collaborate to make the highest use of every item, the planet benefits. Obviously, both of us see sustainability as going beyond that to [include] a strong focus on people and building stable lives through meaningful work.”
“This partnership is an extension of our company’s 40-year history of building community and environmental sustainability,”
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