Goodwill of North Georgia – Pleasant Hill Career Center
MISSION
At Goodwill of North Georgia our mission is a simple one: to put people to work. We provide training, placement, support and opportunities to anyone who wants it. With the support of donors, shoppers and community partners, we help people overcome the barriers to employment. Last year we helped more than 25,000 individuals find work, and this year we look forward to helping you!
POPULATIONS SERVED
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
- Gwinnett County
SERVICES PROVIDED
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
- Goal setting
- Personal branding
- Basic financial education
OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED
Occupations
- Management Occupations
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
- Legal Occupations
- Health Practitioner Support Technologists and Technicians
- Protective Service Occupations
- Grounds Maintenance Workers
- Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Sales and Related Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Production Occupations
- Transportation and Material Moving Occupations