Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
Craig Kalhagen has extensive experience in employer engagement and business development, currently serving as an Employer Engagement Specialist at Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont since July 2012. In this role, Craig strategically cultivates partnerships with employers, aligning talent needs with the organization’s mission. Previous positions at Goodwill included roles as a Business Development Representative and Employment Specialist, where skills in identifying and closing skills gaps were developed. Craig's earlier experience includes work in the media as a Sports/Traffic Anchor and Producer, as well as involvement in nonprofit organizations and internships in athletic communications. Craig holds a B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication from the University of Minnesota.
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
Established in 1965, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is a nonprofit organization that connects people to opportunities to find gainful employment and meaningful work. With more than 25 retail stores and 30 donation sites, Goodwill uses proceeds from the sales of donated goods to fund skills training and employment services offered free of charge to thousands of people in our community each year. Through its retail stores, donation sites, the Goodwill Opportunity Campus, and partnerships with employers and other organizations throughout the region, Goodwill builds pathways for people to uncover their passions, enhance their skillsets, and pursue the life they want to achieve for themselves and their families—creating a brighter future for all.