Goodwill of North Georgia – Old National 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
- City of Atlanta
- Fulton County
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Access to job listings
- Employment readiness counseling
- Employment screening
- Financial planning education
- Internships and co-ops
- Job board
- Job performance coaching
- Job referrals
- Job search coaching
- Job search tools and information
- On the job training
- Placing participants in apprenticeships
- Placing participants in job shadowing opportunities
- Placing participants in private sector jobs
- Pre-placement assessment
- Referrals to training or training broker
- Resume development
- Sponsoring job clubs or peer-to-peer networks
- Varied job search and placement services
Post-employment Services
- Career counseling
- Career development services
- Financial planning education
- Job performance coaching
- Post-placement follow-up
- Varied post-employment services
Supportive Services
- Adult literacy and basic education
- Case management
- Disability services
- Transportation assistance
- Varied supportive services
Soft Skills Training
- Adaptability
- Basic financial education
- Collaborating with others
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Conflict management
- Customer service
- Dealing with diversity
- Decision making
- Diet and nutrition
- Goal setting
- How to dress
- Interpersonal skills
- Interview skills
- Leadership
- Managing stress
- Personal hygiene
- Planning / organizational skills
- Professional conduct
- Self confidence
- Time management
- Varied soft skills training
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