Free help finding a job
Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers can support with finding and applying for a job as well as job hunting resources, tools, and technology in greater Milwaukee and Chicago communities. Whether you’re a teenager looking for your first job, returning to your community after incarceration, or job hunting, we are here to help.
Support Specific to Your Needs
Our free, personalized services can help you find a job and reach your goals. We will work with you to choose the programs, training, or resources you need to achieve career success.
Our services are available to everyone. No matter what challenges you face in your quest to find a job, our career-focused staff are here to support you. We share job opportunities for potential employers across the community.
How to find a job through the Workforce Connection Center
- Visit your local Workforce Connection Center.
- Work with a member of the Workforce Connection Center team to discover the right type of job for you.
- Use our computers on your own or get help with anything you need. We're here to support you as you complete online applications, write a resume, or prepare for an interview.
- Apply for jobs that interest you.
- Stay in touch. We can help you overcome challenges and develop new skills at your new job. We are here to support your success in the workplace.
Our job connection services include:
- Resume help
- Cover letter assistance
- Online job application assistance
- Basic computer skills assistance
- Interview preparation support
- Job preparation workshops
- Community resource information and referrals
- Job fairs and hiring events for employers in Greater Milwaukee & Chicago – including Goodwill!
What You'll Find at a Workforce Connection Center
Get free access to job tools and technology at Workforce Connection Centers without an appointment. Our resources include:
- Computers
- Internet connections
- Printers
- Fax machines
- Career exploration tools
- Assessment tools and learning workstations
If you’re not comfortable working with technology, we’re here for you. Our staff can help you use our computers during your job search.
Hiring events
Each Workforce Connection Center hosts events with local companies multiple times each week. Events are free and open to the public. Visit a Workforce Connection Center to learn about upcoming events.
Customized training
Goodwill TalentBridge, our full-service staffing and recruitment company, works with the Workforce Connection Centers to offer customized training and job placement in high-demand industries. Our innovative approach finds potential employees with transferrable skill sets who are interested in participating in career learning and development. Each program is tailored to the specific needs of the employer and the community where they are located.
Connecting People to Work. Preparing People for Life.
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