Job Search Support
At Goodwill, we help remove the barriers that can make it hard to find a job. Our support helps you harness The Power of Work as a game-changer for you and your family.
Get ready for your job search
Free help finding a job
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Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers partner with local businesses and community organizations to connect people who want to work with jobs that match their skills, interests, and location. Visit a Workforce Connection Center for help with:
- Resume writing
- Career exploration
- Using a computer as part of your job search
- Finding job leads
- Interview preparation
The recruiters at Goodwill TalentBridge help connect you to jobs in a wide variety of industries including:
- Education
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
- Transportation & Warehousing
We actively work to match you to jobs in your field of interest and expertise. When we find the right role, we’ll review your resume and help you prepare to shine in your interview.
For aspiring teaching paraprofessionals in the Milwaukee area, Goodwill TalentBridge offers assistance preparing for the paraprofessional exam, a great first step to a teaching career.
Be Interview Ready
Learn how to find and land your next job with help from the Workforce Connection Center team. From resume writing to mastering computer skills or acing interviews, we're here to help you shine.
Preparation for new job seekers
Looking for your first job can be a challenge. Goodwill is here to help.
The Empower Youth program connects teens and young adults in the Chicago area to resources that help them prepare for and find a job. Participating in this program can help you down your path towards a more successful career and life.
Project SEARCH is a national school-to-work transition program for young adults with disabilities. Through this program, Goodwill connects participants to nine-month internships at host businesses in the Milwaukee area.
Expanding the available workforce
We actively work to increase job opportunities for everyone. Our services remove barriers and provide support including:
- Helping you understand how getting a job affects your benefits.
- Supporting people with mental health and/or substance use conditions, helping them develop the confidence and skills needed to find and keep a job.
- Providing career exploration and skill development support to people with disabilities, helping them build confidence and independence.
Connecting people to work. Preparing people for life.
Natasha | Getting a Second Chance at a Health Care Career
Natasha came to the Goodwill Workforce Connection Center in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood determined to find a job that would build a better future for herself and her three children. After only two months of career services, Natasha met her goal, landing a full-time job as a lead phlebotomist with a local facility.
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Natasha | Getting a Second Chance at a Health Care Career
Litzi | Achieving CNA Certification Through Empower Youth
When Litzi joined the Empower Youth program, she felt lost. Thanks to the Empower Youth program, she has achieved both her CNA and CPR certifications and is now a patient care technician.
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Litzi | Achieving CNA Certification Through Empower Youth
Interview Tips for Teens
Teens looking for their first job face unique challenges. These six interview tips can help you (or your teenager) succeed in their first job interview – and beyond!
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Interview Tips for Teens
Ready to find a job?
See how Goodwill can connect you to job opportunities.