GOODWILL® NAMED ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 10 MOST INFLUENTIAL EDUCATION COMPANIES OF 2026

ROCKVILLE, MD —Goodwill® has been recognized by TIME magazine as one of the “10 Most Influential Education Companies of 2026,” part of the broader TIME100 Companies: Industry Leaders list highlighting organizations driving meaningful impact across key sectors.

Why TIME Recognized Goodwill

Goodwill earned a place on the Education Industry Leaders list for its expanding national role in workforce development, career training, and skills‑based education funded through its network of nonprofit thrift stores. TIME editors evaluated organizations based on impact, innovation, ambition, and success.

Goodwill’s recognition reflects its rapidly growing initiatives in:

• Skilled trades training
• Clean tech workforce pathways
• AI and digital skills development

These programs are designed to prepare workers for a transforming labor market and to expand access to future‑focused career opportunities.

Leadership Perspective

“We are deeply honored to be named to TIME’s inaugural TIME100 Companies: Industry Leaders list,” said Monique Baptiste, chief mission officer of Goodwill Industries International. “This recognition reflects far more than our geographical reach — it affirms the mission at the heart of everything we do, which drives Goodwill’s impactful work to create supportive pathways that empower people to step confidently into the jobs of the future. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, and even more committed to ensuring that opportunity is something everyone can reach.”

Full list available at TIME: https://time.com/article/2026/04/29/time100-companies-education/

About Goodwill Industries International

Goodwill works to enhance the quality of life of individuals and families by strengthening communities, building bridges to opportunity and helping people in need reach their potential through learning and the Power of Work®.

For nearly 125 years, Goodwill organizations across North America have helped people find jobs, support their families and feel the satisfaction that comes from working. There are 150 local Goodwill organizations that assist people through a variety of employment placement services, job training programs and other community-based services. In 2025, the organization helped nearly 1.9 million people build skills, access resources and advance their careers.

Goodwill sells donated items in more than 3,400 retail and outlet stores in the U.S. and Canada, as well as through online marketplaces. The revenue creates training programs and job placements to help people find work or advance their careers.

Goodwill plays a critical role in powering the circular economy and is one of the biggest promoters of reuse in North America. In 2025, Goodwill helped keep 4.6 billion pounds of goods in circulation, extending the life of textiles and other donated goods.

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