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.
Job Search 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.
If you received services at a Workforce Connection Center and have found a job, let us know!
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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.
Report Your Job
If you found a job after visiting a Workforce Connection Center, congratulations!
Goodwill Workforce Connection Center FAQs
Goodwill Workforce Connection centers host training programs aimed at helping people find jobs in a variety of industries, including banking, health care and education. These programs are offered in partnership with employers or other outside organizations, Goodwill TalentBridge or our mission programs. You can learn more about our training programs, eligibility, and program requirements at your local Workforce Connection Center.
Yes, all the services available at Goodwill Workforce Connection centers are free.
The easiest way to access free help finding a job is to simply visit your local Workforce Connection Center. If you live in the Milwaukee area, you can also access our services at the Milwaukee Public Libary Central Library branch, and at the Wauwatosa, West Allis and Greenfield public libraries. You do not need an appointment. If you have never visited a Workforce Connection Center, we will take time to get to know you and to understand your situation, then explain everything we can do to help you find a job. Whether you need help finding jobs, applying for jobs, updating or writing a resume, or preparing for an interview, we can help you take the steps you need to achieve your goals.
Yes! Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers offer coaching and guidance to help you write your resume. Our experts can help you explain your work history, any gaps you might have in your resume, and show you how to format your resume so that it can be more easily submitted online. With the help of our Workforce Connection Center team, you’ll be able to write a resume that truly shines.
We won’t write your résumé for you, because our goal is to help you build the skills you need to succeed—not just today, but in every interview you’ll have. When you write it yourself, you’ll know your story inside and out. And we’ve got your back. We’ll walk with you through every step of the writing process, so you feel supported, prepared, and confident.
Yes! We offer interview preparation both in person and remotely. We’ll review your résumé and the job you’re applying for, then walk you through a mock interview with questions you’re likely to hear.
You’ll get practical tips on how to answer confidently, plus time to practice your responses. If you’re getting interviews but not landing offers, this coaching can make a big difference.
You’ll get practical tips on how to answer confidently, plus time to practice your responses. If you’re getting interviews but not landing offers, this coaching can make a big difference.
Our services are available to anyone over the age of 16. Whether you’re applying for your first job, returning to work after some time off, re-entering the community after incarceration, or looking for a fresh start in a new career, we can help you overcome challenges and find a job that meets your needs.
Yes! Our team has been trained to help you figure out what job you want and help you understand how to get a job. We will take the time to get to know you, ask you questions that can help you think about your life and your goals, then connect you to a wide variety of resources to help you.
Yes. We help everyone, from high school students who might have no work experience to people returning to workforce after time off to care for children or parents. We will help you uncover the skills you developed through volunteer work, school or care giving and help you explain how these skills can make you a valuable employee. Our team knows which employers offer second chances and can help you find work in your community.
Yes! We can show you how to review the list of open jobs at Goodwill and guide you through the application process. We can also help connect you to jobs offered by Goodwill TalentBridge.
Yes. We hold both large job fairs at public libraries and smaller recruitment events at our Workforce Connection Centers. Job Fairs are large events featuring 8 or more employers. Recruitment events usually offer you the opportunity to meet with one or two employers. Some of the employers we host offer on-the-spot interviews; others simply accept applications and talk with you about the jobs available at their company. You do not need to register in advance for these events. You can learn about upcoming recruitment events by following the Facebook page for your local Workforce Connection Center or on the events page of our website.
You don’t need fancy clothes to visit us. Just wear something clean and comfortable that you’d feel okay wearing to your future job. We also encourage basic grooming so you can make a strong first impression. Things like wearing clean clothes and avoiding strong odors can help you feel confident and ready to take on your goals.
We do not have childcare available. But we get it—finding childcare isn’t always easy, and we don’t want that to stop you from getting help. If you have no other options, you can bring your kids with you to the center.
Please keep them with you and make sure they’re not running around, using computers, or disrupting other guests. This helps keep the space safe, calm, and focused for everyone.
Please keep them with you and make sure they’re not running around, using computers, or disrupting other guests. This helps keep the space safe, calm, and focused for everyone.
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