Enhance Your Workforce with Customized Training Programs
In the competitive market for job seekers, finding the ideal candidate to meet your organization's specific needs can be a significant challenge. Goodwill works with local employers, educational institutions and nonprofit partners to develop customized training programs. These programs are crafted to bridge skill gaps and meet the demands of various industries, ensuring participants are well-prepared for their desired careers within your company.
Making a Tangible Impact
We address the specific needs of each role and industry to ensure every program we deliver meets and exceeds expectations and brings benefits to your business, your workforce and the community.
Training Aligned to Your Organization's Needs
Our collaborative approach to workforce education helps us meet the unique needs of our employer partners.
Step 1: Needs Assessment
We work closely with our employer partners to identify the specific skills and competencies required for their desired roles.
Step 2: Curriculum Development
Our team of industry experts works with partners to design comprehensive training curricula tailored to address identified skill gaps and align with industry standards.
Step 3: Implementation
We facilitate the delivery of training programs through a combination of in-person instruction, hands-on learning experiences and online resources.
Step 4: Ongoing Support
Throughout the training process, we provide continuous support to participants, offering guidance, mentorship and resources to ensure their success.
Customized Training Programs
For Individuals Interested in Banking Careers
BMORE, a partnership with BMO Bank, recruits and hires individuals from underserved communities for roles in local bank locations. This program provides higher wages and opportunities for career growth to local individuals in the neighborhoods surrounding bank branches.
For Hospital or Clinic Service Candidates
Goodwill partnered with Children's Wisconsin to recruit and hire individuals for clinic services representative roles. This program focuses on hiring individuals from underserved communities in the neighborhoods near clinic locations.
For mothers and caregivers interested in healthcare careers
Through a partnership with Ascension All Saints, we created RISE UP, a program that identified high-potential mothers and caregivers working in the hospital system. This program featured a cohort model, group learning experiences, job shadowing, coaching and financial wellness support to help mothers and caregivers advance in their healthcare careers.
United for Good
A partnership with United Way, United for Good provides opportunities for participants to enter the healthcare and financial industries through specialized training programs. This training program is designed to propel participants into rewarding careers in high-demand fields.
Public School Paraprofessional
Our partnership with a a large, urban public school system offers training opportunities for individuals interested in becoming fully qualified paraprofessionals by providing test preparation training for interested individuals, both with or without college credits.
Package to Success
We offer a four-week customized training program in partnership with Walgreens and FedEx. The Package to Success program provides paid hands-on training, work and life skills development, and job application and interview assistance.
Transform Your Workforce
Explore how Goodwill customized training can bridge the skill gap in your organization. Let's build a future where everyone is equipped with the skills to succeed and every organization can thrive.