Free Career Coaching Services

Goodwill’s Career Solutions Centers are staffed by highly skilled Career Coaches who provide free, one-on-one services for job-seekers to help them overcome barriers to employment, acquire new skills and pursue rewarding careers. These services begin with a listening ear and proceed with a holistic approach and straight-forward guidance designed to lead clients toward long-term success in the workplace.

Coaching Services We Offer

At Goodwill, our Career Coaching services provide personalized, practical support to help job-seekers overcome barriers and achieve their career goals. Here’s how we assist you:

Career Path Guidance

Facilitating interest profile assessments to help job-seekers select a career path well-suited to their interests and abilities.
Creating a service plan that details goals, sets expectations, and lays out the exact steps required for success.
Helping job-seekers to identify any training or education needed to achieve their career goals and to enroll in those programs — whether they are Goodwill training programs or those of a community partner, such as a community college or vocational center.

Essential Documentation Assistance

Assisting job-seekers in applying for IDs or other documentation needed for employment which they may be lacking.
Referring job-seekers to any community resources that may be needed, such as assistance with food, housing, or transportation.

Employment Barrier Solution

Helping job-seekers explore any barriers to employment they may face, such as a disability, skills gap, or history of incarceration, and develop strategies to overcome them.

Job Search and Placement

Providing job-seekers with an updated list of available positions with dozens of local employers, including job descriptions and salaries, and helping them determine which jobs might be best suited for them.
Hosting regular job fairs and hiring events to connect job-seekers directly with hiring employers.