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People in the News

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

People in the News

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Achieve Greatness launches job readiness program for vets, disabled and homeless individuals

Participants celebrate receiving their certification from the Achieve Greatness program with Isaiah Stanback, former NFL player and Super Champion (Courtesy photo)

ACHIEVE GREATNESS recently certified its first class of graduates in job readiness in the food and restaurant industry. ACHIEVE GREATNESS, full-service staffing and job placement organization, specializing in restoring income potential for individuals in an untapped talent pool.

“We’re excited to offer an opportunity for the community to hire trained and loyal employees while providing confidence, self-esteem, and sustainability for the individuals we serve,” commented Tim Allen, Executive Director of ACHIEVE.

The non-profit provides a variety of training programs including forklift, restaurant, retail, landscape, and janitorial training, while also incorporating resume building and application skills. In order to supply these programs, ACHIEVE GREATNESS has teamed with The Time Group’s TG Academy. The programs are endorsed by industry associations seeking employees.

ACHIEVE GREATNESS’ trainers are motivated educators with real-life experience including, Isaiah Stanback, former NFL player and Super Bowl champion who is a business owner with an NBA. Stanback played for the Dallas Cowboys, the New England Patriots New York Giants, and Jacksonville Jaguars.

For more info about the program visit www.achievegreatness.org.