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 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.
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 call center, custodial, construction, forklift, information technology and social media. 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 will conduct a free, four-week Call Center Training from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Thursday. To register for the training and a required in-person pre-training assessment, visit www.giveit2goodwill.org/call-center or call (615) 742-4151.
Goodwill conducts a free Interviewing for Work class at its Career Solutions Center at 2955 S. Church St. in Murfreesboro from 1-2:15 a.m. on the first Monday of each month. Participants must pre-register by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/employability-skills or calling (615) 346-1818.
Goodwill Career Solutions conducts a Forklift Safety Class from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Thursdays at 575 S. Jefferson Ave. Participants must register in advance by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/forklift or calling (931) 520-8789.
Goodwill conducts a free, two-day Office Productivity Skills Course from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the last Tuesday and Wednesday of every month at its Career Solutions Center at 1320 South Highland Ave. in Jackson. Participants must pre-register by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/office-skills or calling (731)736-3401.
Goodwill Career Solutions will conduct a free Resume Writing Class from 1-3 pm Tuesday, October 29th, at the Goodwill Career Solutions at 575 South Jefferson Ave, in Cookeville. Participants must pre-register by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/employability-skills or calling 931-520-8789.
Goodwill Career Solutions will host free weekly Career Navigation events on Thursdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Shalom Zone located at 200 Small Street in Gallatin. Job-seekers are encouraged to pre-register for the event by visiting https://bit.ly/3dcFzLk or calling (615) 346-1810.
Goodwill’s Mobile Career Center will visit the Shelbyville Community Soup Kitchen (336 S. Cannon St.) during a community outreach event from 9a.m.-2 p.m. on Monday, November 4th to provide free education, training and employment services to area residents. More information about the Mobile Career Center...
Goodwill Career Solutions conducts a Forklift Safety Class from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Thursdays at 575 S. Jefferson Ave. Participants must register in advance by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/forklift or calling (931) 520-8789.
Goodwill Career Solutions will conduct a free Basic Digital Literacy Class from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every other Wednesday at the SE Nashville Public Library at 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy. #201 in Antioch. Participants must pre-register by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/digital-literacy or calling (615) 953-0040.
Goodwill’s Mobile Career Center will visit the Tennessee College of Applied Technology from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm on Wednesday, November 6th to provide free education, training and employment services to area residents and school attendees. More information about the Mobile Career Center can be...
Goodwill and Family and Children Services are partnering together for community outreach on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the TCAT campus in Dickson, TN. We are partnering together to share about Connecting Forward. Connecting Forward is an initiative launched by Goodwill/FCS with the state and...
Goodwill Career Solutions will host free weekly Career Navigation events on Thursdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Shalom Zone located at 200 Small Street in Gallatin. Job-seekers are encouraged to pre-register for the event by visiting https://bit.ly/3dcFzLk or calling (615) 346-1810.
Goodwill and Family and Children Services are partnering together for community outreach on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the TCAT campus in Clarksville, TN. We are partnering together to share about Connecting Forward. Connecting Forward is an initiative launched by Goodwill/FCS with the state and...
Goodwill Career Solutions conducts a Forklift Safety Class from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Thursdays at 575 S. Jefferson Ave. Participants must register in advance by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/forklift or calling (931) 520-8789.
Goodwill conducts a Resume Development Workshop from 9 a.m.-noon on the second Tuesday of each month at its Career Solutions Center at 937 Herman St. in Nashville. Participants need to have basic computer skills and must register in advance by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/employability-skills or calling (615)...
Goodwill will host a job fair for 10-plus employers seeking to fill more than 100 positions, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Goodwill Career Solutions Center at 937 Herman Street in Nashville.
Goodwill Career Solutions conducts a Forklift Safety Training Class from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Wednesday the 13th at the Goodwill Career Solutions at 575 South Jefferson Ave. In Cookeville. Participants must register by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/forklift or calling 931-520-8789.
Goodwill Career Solutions will host free weekly Career Navigation events on Thursdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Shalom Zone located at 200 Small Street in Gallatin. Job-seekers are encouraged to pre-register for the event by visiting https://bit.ly/3dcFzLk or calling (615) 346-1810.
Goodwill Career Solutions conducts a Forklift Safety Class from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Thursdays at 575 S. Jefferson Ave. Participants must register in advance by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/forklift or calling (931) 520-8789.
Goodwill will host a Community Resource Event for more than 5 employers, which is seeking to provide resources and fill more than 50 positions, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Goodwill Career Solutions Center at 1985 Providence Parkway in Mt. Juliet.
Goodwill Career Solutions will conduct a free Basic Digital Literacy Class from 1-3 pm Tuesday, November 19th, at the Goodwill Career Solutions at 575 South Jefferson Ave in Cookeville. Participants must pre-register by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/digital-literacy or calling 931-520-8789.
Goodwill conducts a free Office Productivity Skills Course from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the third Wednesday and Thursday of every month at its Career Solutions Center at 2001 Needmore Rd. in Clarksville. Participants must pre-register by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/office-skills or calling (931) 241-4730.
Goodwill hosts an 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.
Goodwill conducts a free Applying for Work class at its Career Solutions Center at 205A Indian Lake Blvd. in Hendersonville from 10-10:30 a.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Participants must pre-register by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/employability-skills or calling (615) 346-1810.
Goodwill Career Solutions will host free weekly Career Navigation events on Thursdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Shalom Zone located at 200 Small Street in Gallatin. Job-seekers are encouraged to pre-register for the event by visiting https://bit.ly/3dcFzLk or calling (615) 346-1810.
Goodwill Career Solutions conducts a free, two-week Introduction to Welding and Metal Fabrication Course from 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. four days per week 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.
Goodwill conducts a free Interviewing for Work class at its Career Solutions Center at 2955 S. Church St. in Murfreesboro from 1-2:15 a.m. on the first Monday of each month. Participants must pre-register by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/employability-skills or calling (615) 346-1818.
Goodwill Career Solutions conducts a Forklift Safety Class from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Thursdays at 575 S. Jefferson Ave. Participants must register in advance by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/forklift or calling (931) 520-8789.
Goodwill conducts a free, two-day Office Productivity Skills Course from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the last Tuesday and Wednesday of every month at its Career Solutions Center at 1320 South Highland Ave. in Jackson. Participants must pre-register by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/office-skills or calling (731)736-3401.
Goodwill Career Solutions will conduct a free Resume Writing Class from 1-3 pm Tuesday, November 26th, at the Goodwill Career Solutions at 575 South Jefferson Ave in Cookeville. Participants must pre-register by visiting www.giveit2goodwill.org/employability-skills or calling 931-520-8789.
Goodwill Career Solutions will host free weekly Career Navigation events on Thursdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Shalom Zone located at 200 Small Street in Gallatin. Job-seekers are encouraged to pre-register for the event by visiting https://bit.ly/3dcFzLk or calling (615) 346-1810.
Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
