Adult Population

• Dislocated Workers
• Homeless
• Immigrants
• Individuals seeking to secure a better job
• Individuals with a criminal record (not previously incarcerated)
• Individuals with disabilities
• Individuals without a high school diploma or GED
• Low-income individuals
• Mature workers (over 55 years old)
• Military veterans
• Public housing residents
• Refugees
• Returning citizens (previously incarcerated)
• Unemployed individuals
• Welfare recipients required to enter the workforce

Youth Population

• Basic skills deficient
• Below grade level
• Disabled, including learning disabilities
• Homeless or runaway
• Juvenile offender
• Needs assistance to gain employment
• Pregnant or parenting
• School dropout

Languages Supported

• English

Geography

• DeKalb County
• Fulton County
• Gwinnett County
• Cobb County
• City of Atlanta
• Cherokee County
• Clayton County
• Douglas County
• Fayette County
• Henry County
• Rockdale County

Eligibility Restrictions

Some of our programs have eligibility requirements. We will help you to find the one that’s right for you.

Job Search & Placement

• Financial planning education
• Job performance coaching
• Pre-placement assessment
• Employment readiness counseling
• Resume development
• Job search coaching
• Sponsoring job clubs or peer-to-peer networks
• Placing participants in job shadowing opportunities
• Placing participants in private sector jobs
• Employment screening
• Varied job search and placement services
• Placing participants in apprenticeships
• Referrals to training or training broker
• Job search tools and information
• On the job training
• Job referrals
• Job board
• Access to job listings
• Internships and co-ops

Post-employment Services

• Career counseling
• Career development services
• Job performance coaching
• Post-placement follow-up
• Financial planning education
• Varied post-employment services

Supportive Services

• Transportation assistance
• Case management
• Varied supportive services
• Adult literacy and basic education
• Disability services

Soft Skills Training

• Adaptability
• Collaborating with others
• Conflict management
• Dealing with diversity
• How to dress
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership
• Managing stress
• Personal hygiene
• Planning / organizational skills
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Customer service
• Professional conduct
• Self confidence
• Time management
• Diet and nutrition
• Varied soft skills training
• Decision making
• Interview skills
• Goal setting
• Personal branding
• Basic financial education

Occupations

• Computer and Information Systems Managers
• Health Practitioner Support Technologists and Technicians
• Grounds Maintenance Workers
• Sales and Related Occupations
• Customer Service Representatives
• Commercial Divers
• Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Industry Recognized Credentials

• American Welding Society (AWS) - Certified Welder
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - OSHA Fork Lift
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - OSHA Safety - 10 Hour
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - OSHA Safety - 30 Hour
• American Red Cross - First Aid Core Knowledge
• American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) - Certified Front Desk Representative (CFDR)
• Scrum Alliance - Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM)
• Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) - Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)
• Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) - Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)
• International Customer Service Association - Customer Service Professional Certification
• Association for the Health Care Environment - Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST)
• American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) - Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP)
• American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) - Certified Guestroom Attendant (CGA)
• National Apartment Association - Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT)
• Microsoft Corporation - Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals
• Microsoft Corporation - Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals
• American Red Cross - CPR

SPECIAL SKILLS

Goodwill’s training programs are designed to give you an edge. We focus on strengths, highlighting the areas that an employer will value. We also help you in the areas of knowledge, skills and abilities that employers tell us are essential. Each person we help is unique, and therefore an individual career plan is tailored just for you and your needs.

Once you successfully complete one of our training programs, our employment team is there for you. We leverage our partnerships with local businesses, workforce development organizations, labor organizations, faith and community-based organizations, colleges and trade schools to give you advantages that can ultimately land you a job. We worked with more than 5,000 employers last year!