On January 23, 2020, LA:RISE partners gathered at Goodwill Southern California for a quarterly Academy Meeting focused on adaptation, creativity, and problem-solving.

Goodwill Southern California’s mission, Transforming Lives Through the Power of Work, reflects its long-standing role supporting people navigating barriers to employment through career services, training, and job placement.

Using the playful prompt, “What Would MacGyver Do?”, the conversation explored how flexibility, resourcefulness, and unconventional thinking can help address complex workforce and community challenges.

The reminder remained relevant: Progress often requires adapting, strengthening partnerships, and approaching barriers differently.