Joanna's Success Story
Joanna moved into a group home after her mother suffered a debilitating stoke. The residential director there told Joanna about Goodwill’s Adult Development Vocational Program. Soon, Joanna started taking health and recreation classes to stay active, independent living classes to learn to cook and safely use household appliances, and art classes to express her creativity. Today, Joanna works two jobs—one in Goodwill’s Contract Services Division and one at a local restaurant. She feels good about herself now, and dreams of getting her own apartment and living independently.
TRAINING
Goodwill offers a variety of skills training classes in partnership with area community colleges. These classes offer the skills necessary for jobs in specific fields such as healthcare, skilled trades, office technology and service industries. Many classes have entrance requirements and all individuals must complete placement assessments prior to entering any of the training classes. Please see the class schedule for course dates and times. Goodwill offers classes that enable students to progress along a career track such as Certified Nursing Level I, Certified Nursing Level II, Medication Technician and Phlebotomy.