Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is changing lives through education, training and employment. Goodwill Career Solutions is the mission arm of Goodwill — helping thousands of Tennesseans each year to find meaningful work and build careers.
Many Career Solutions clients are unemployed, underemployed or face some barrier to employment, such as a disability, a lack of a diploma or a history of incarceration. However, almost all of Goodwill’s numerous programs and services are available to the general public free-of-charge, thanks to the generosity of Goodwill’s shoppers and donors. To access Goodwill Career Solutions services, call (615) 742-4151 or browse the training menu below.
Goodwill’s Career Solutions Centers provide both in-person and virtual classes for Tennesseans who need to acquire skills that will help them find and maintain rewarding employment. Most of these classes can be completed in as few as one or two hours, and virtual classes can be accessed from home or using computers at our career centers.
Goodwill offers programs that help individuals gain advanced skills and certifications needed to enter a variety of occupations. These programs provide training in fields such as construction, forklift, information technology and solar installer training. Participants’ time commitment varies by program.
Career Coaches help job-seekers assess their strengths, refine their goals and acquire skills needed to find meaningful work and launch careers. Many clients move into rewarding jobs with Goodwill, but most find work with other employers. Services include one-on-one coaching, job placement assistance and referrals.
Goodwill Career Solutions provides comprehensive support through education, training, and employment services, tailored to assist individuals, including those facing employment barriers. It offers a range of free programs to the public, enabled by the support of generous donors and shoppers. Services include skill-building classes, job placement assistance, and specialized training programs aimed at equipping individuals for meaningful employment opportunities. The step-by-step process for engaging with Goodwill Career Solutions involves:
Initial Contact: Individuals interested in services reach out or are referred to Goodwill Career Solutions.
Assessment: A personalized assessment is conducted to identify the individual’s needs, skills, and employment goals.
Program Enrollment: Based on the assessment, individuals are enrolled in relevant training programs, workshops, or directly into job placement services.
Skill Development: Participants undergo training and education to enhance their employability.
Job Placement Assistance: Goodwill assists in job search and placement, leveraging its network of employer partners.
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Goodwill Career Solutions conducts a free, four-week Construction Training Program from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at its facility at 7237 Cockrill Bend Blvd. in Nashville. To register for the program, visit www.giveit2goodwill.org/construction or call (615) 742-4151.
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Goodwill Career Solutions is conducting a free "Exploring Jobs Online and Applying for Work" training virtually with the training team from Nashville. This training will occur every Monday from 9 am-11 am virtually. Participants must pre-register by visiting https://giveit2goodwill.org/employability-skills/ or calling (615) 742-4151. This free entry-level computer class is designed for new users who are interested in learning basic computer terminology, use of a keyboard, mouse, icons, folders, applications, Internet usage and navigation, use of email, etc. Basic Digital Literacy class will be held every last Monday of...
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Goodwill Career Solutions in South Jackson offers HiSet classes for individuals who do not have a high school diploma every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 11 AM. Both the training and the HiSET exam are free. Participants must pre-register and can start the...
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Goodwill conducts a free High School Equivalency (HiSET) Orientation & Practice Test from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday at its Career Solutions Center at 937 Herman St. in Nashville. Participants must pre-register by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/high-school-equivalency or calling (615) 742-4151.
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Goodwill Career Solutions provides education, training and employment assistance on the first Wednesday of each month at Shalom Zone, located at 600 Small Street in Gallatin from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We provide assistance with goal setting, resumes, job search and connections with local...
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Goodwill Career Solutions conducts Basic Computer Class from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays at 205A Indian Lake Blvd in Hendersonville. Participants must register in advance by visiting https://giveit2goodwill.org/digital-literacy or calling (615) 346-1810.
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Goodwill Career Solutions in South Jackson offers HiSet classes for individuals who do not have a high school diploma every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 11 AM. Both the training and the HiSET exam are free. Participants must pre-register and can start the...
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Goodwill Career Solutions offers a Resume Training and Writing class at Lifsey in Nashville (937 Herman Street). This training will be held on the first and last Thursday of every month from 9 am - 12 pm. Participants must pre-register for this training by visiting... |
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Goodwill Career Solutions is conducting a free "Exploring Jobs Online and Applying for Work" training virtually with the training team from Nashville. This training will occur every Monday from 9 am-11 am virtually. Participants must pre-register by visiting https://giveit2goodwill.org/employability-skills/ or calling (615) 742-4151. |
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Goodwill Career Solutions will conduct a free Interviewing for Work training at the Lifsey Building (937 Herman Street) in Nashville on the second and third Tuesday of every month from 9 to 11 a.m. Participants must pre-register by visiting https://giveit2goodwill.org/employability-skills/ or calling (615) 742-4151.
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Goodwill Career Solutions in South Jackson offers HiSet classes for individuals who do not have a high school diploma every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 11 AM. Both the training and the HiSET exam are free. Participants must pre-register and can start the...
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Goodwill conducts a free High School Equivalency (HiSET) Orientation & Practice Test from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday at its Career Solutions Center at 937 Herman St. in Nashville. Participants must pre-register by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/high-school-equivalency or calling (615) 742-4151.
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Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee will host a Community Connection Event on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Goodwill Retail Store, located at 1985 Providence Parkway, Mt. Juliet, TN. The event aims to share information about our programs and services, with a mission...
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Goodwill Career Solutions conducts Basic Computer Class from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays at 205A Indian Lake Blvd in Hendersonville. Participants must register in advance by visiting https://giveit2goodwill.org/digital-literacy or calling (615) 346-1810.
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Goodwill Career Solutions in South Jackson offers HiSet classes for individuals who do not have a high school diploma every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 11 AM. Both the training and the HiSET exam are free. Participants must pre-register and can start the...
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Jackson Goodwill Career Solutions offers a free resume writing class every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Participants will learn the importance of a well-written resume and cover letter, an introduction to chronological and functional resumes, and how to assemble and format the components...
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Goodwill Career Solutions offers a free virtual "Work from Home" Training class with the Nashville training team. This training will be held on the second Friday of each month from 11 am – 1 pm. Participants must pre-register for this training by visiting https://giveit2goodwill.org/careersolutions/employability-skills/ or...
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Goodwill now offers hands-on training for solar installer jobs. This is a four-week training course, 40 hours per week. Must be 18 and a high school graduate or equivalent to participate, comfortable with heights (climbing roofs), and exposure to a variety of external elements and...
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Goodwill Career Solutions conducts a free, virtual Financial Literacy Class in two sessions on the second Monday and Thursday of each month. The Monday session is from 9-10 a.m., and the Thursday session is from 9-11:30 a.m. Participate from home or use computers at your...
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Goodwill Career Solutions will conduct a free 3-day Office Productivity Skills Course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Wednesday during the second week of every month at the Career Solutions Center at 937 Herman St. in Nashville. Participants must pre-register by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/office-skills... |
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Goodwill Career Solutions in South Jackson offers HiSet classes for individuals who do not have a high school diploma every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 11 AM. Both the training and the HiSET exam are free. Participants must pre-register and can start the...
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Goodwill will host a Hiring Event for Bridgetown Natural Foods, which is seeking to fill more than 30 positions, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., on Tuesday, July 15, at the Goodwill Career Solutions Center at 1985 Providence Parkway in Mt. Juliet, TN.
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Goodwill conducts a free High School Equivalency (HiSET) Orientation & Practice Test from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday at its Career Solutions Center at 937 Herman St. in Nashville. Participants must pre-register by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/high-school-equivalency or calling (615) 742-4151.
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Learn how to gain control of your personal finances. Goodwill Career Solutions will conduct a free Financial Literacy Class at 1320A S. Highland Ave, Jackson, TN 38301 every 3rd Wednesday of each month. Participants must pre-register by calling 731-736-3401. Topics include: Creating a budget; setting...
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Goodwill Career Solutions conducts Basic Computer Class from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays at 205A Indian Lake Blvd in Hendersonville. Participants must register in advance by visiting https://giveit2goodwill.org/digital-literacy or calling (615) 346-1810.
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Goodwill hosts a free Office Productivity Class from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the third Thursday and Friday of each month at its Career Solutions Center at 205A Indian Lake Blvd in Hendersonville. Participants must pre-register by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/office-skills or calling (615) 346-1810. Topics:...
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Goodwill Career Solutions in South Jackson offers HiSet classes for individuals who do not have a high school diploma every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 11 AM. Both the training and the HiSET exam are free. Participants must pre-register and can start the...
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Goodwill Career Solutions will host a free, virtual LinkedIn Training class on the third Thursday of every month from 11 am-1 pm. Participate from home or use computers at your nearest Career Solutions Center. Participants must pre-register by visiting https://giveit2goodwill.org/linkedin-training/ or by calling (615) 742-4151. |
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Goodwill Career Solutions will conduct a free Interviewing for Work training at the Lifsey Building (937 Herman Street) in Nashville on the second and third Tuesday of every month from 9 to 11 a.m. Participants must pre-register by visiting https://giveit2goodwill.org/employability-skills/ or calling (615) 742-4151.
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Goodwill Career Solutions is conducting a free "Exploring Jobs Online and Applying for Work" training virtually with the training team from Nashville. This training will occur every Monday from 9 am-11 am virtually. Participants must pre-register by visiting https://giveit2goodwill.org/employability-skills/ or calling (615) 742-4151. |
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Goodwill Career Solutions in South Jackson offers HiSet classes for individuals who do not have a high school diploma every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 11 AM. Both the training and the HiSET exam are free. Participants must pre-register and can start the...
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Goodwill conducts a free High School Equivalency (HiSET) Orientation & Practice Test from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday at its Career Solutions Center at 937 Herman St. in Nashville. Participants must pre-register by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/high-school-equivalency or calling (615) 742-4151.
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Goodwill Career Solutions conducts Basic Computer Class from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays at 205A Indian Lake Blvd in Hendersonville. Participants must register in advance by visiting https://giveit2goodwill.org/digital-literacy or calling (615) 346-1810.
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Goodwill Career Solutions is conducting a free “Resume Writing” training virtually with the training team from Nashville. This training will occur every Wednesday from 12 pm - 1 pm virtually. Participants must pre-register by visiting https://giveit2goodwill.org/employability-skills/ or calling (615) 742-4151.
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Goodwill Career Solutions in South Jackson offers HiSet classes for individuals who do not have a high school diploma every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 11 AM. Both the training and the HiSET exam are free. Participants must pre-register and can start the...
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Jackson Goodwill Career Solutions offers a free resume writing class every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Participants will learn the importance of a well-written resume and cover letter, an introduction to chronological and functional resumes, and how to assemble and format the components...
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Goodwill Career Solutions offers Basic Digital Literacy Training at Lifsey in Nashville (937 Herman Street). This training will be held the last Friday of each month from 9 am - 1 pm. Participants must pre-register for this training by visiting https://giveit2goodwill.org/careersolutions/digital-literacy/ or by calling (615) 742-4151. |
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Goodwill Career Solutions conducts a free, Welding Training Program from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday at its facility at 7237 Cockrill Bend Blvd. in Nashville. To register for the program, visit www.giveit2goodwill.org/welding or call (615) 742-4151.
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Goodwill Career Solutions is conducting a free "Exploring Jobs Online and Applying for Work" training virtually with the training team from Nashville. This training will occur every Monday from 9 am-11 am virtually. Participants must pre-register by visiting https://giveit2goodwill.org/employability-skills/ or calling (615) 742-4151. This free entry-level computer class is designed for new users who are interested in learning basic computer terminology, use of a keyboard, mouse, icons, folders, applications, Internet usage and navigation, use of email, etc. Basic Digital Literacy class will be held every last Monday of...
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Goodwill Career Solutions in South Jackson offers HiSet classes for individuals who do not have a high school diploma every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 11 AM. Both the training and the HiSET exam are free. Participants must pre-register and can start the...
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In this free two-day class to learn how to work in an office setting, you will learn an introduction to Microsoft Office suite and Google suite. You’ll learn to use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs & Google Sheets. The course...
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Goodwill conducts a free High School Equivalency (HiSET) Orientation & Practice Test from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday at its Career Solutions Center at 937 Herman St. in Nashville. Participants must pre-register by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/high-school-equivalency or calling (615) 742-4151.
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Goodwill Career Solutions conducts Basic Computer Class from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays at 205A Indian Lake Blvd in Hendersonville. Participants must register in advance by visiting https://giveit2goodwill.org/digital-literacy or calling (615) 346-1810.
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Goodwill Career Solutions is conducting a free “Resume Writing” training virtually with the training team from Nashville. This training will occur every Wednesday from 12 pm - 1 pm virtually. Participants must pre-register by visiting https://giveit2goodwill.org/employability-skills/ or calling (615) 742-4151.
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Goodwill Career Solutions in South Jackson offers HiSet classes for individuals who do not have a high school diploma every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 11 AM. Both the training and the HiSET exam are free. Participants must pre-register and can start the...
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Goodwill Career Solutions offers a Resume Training and Writing class at Lifsey in Nashville (937 Herman Street). This training will be held on the first and last Thursday of every month from 9 am - 12 pm. Participants must pre-register for this training by visiting... |
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Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
