Program areas at Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
Goodwill's mission is supported primarily by revenue from the sale of donated goods in 35 Arkansas locations. Thirty-two locations have onsite career specialists who help job seekers find their next great job and help employers fill hiring needs. Goodwill helps people with disabilities and disadvantages secure part-time or full-time employment with earnings at or above minimum wage. The average wage for people placed in jobs in fy 2023 is $14.08. Goodwill is carf-accredited and offers programs ranging from skills training to reentry and support services for job seekers. Our programs change the lives of thousands of arkansans each year. Goodwill operates the excel center, a high school for adults looking to earn an accredited high school diploma, and a trade school that offers training to the public for in-demand, industry-recognized certifications.
The transitional employment opportunity (teo) program offers job readiness training and job placement services to individuals reentering the workforce and community after being justice-involved. Our staff understands the challenges these individuals face and offers a supportive environment. The teo program is a 16-week paid job training program that includes job search assistance and leads, job readiness skills, career readiness certification, resume building, access to community support services, and durable skills training.
Goodwill served 6,345 people and placed 493 people in employment. Our career services program offers free assistance to help build promising futures. Services are available in person or through our career portal. Goodwill has helped thousands of arkansans find jobs. Our services include career assessment, career counseling and coaching, career readiness certification, interview preparation, job readiness training, job search assistance, resume assistance, disability support services for employees, books for kids program, and community resource connections.
The academy at Goodwill, licensed by the
Arkansas state board of private career
Education, provides training needed to
Secure new employment and career
Advancement. Each program offers
Opportunities for non-traditional
Students to earn industry-recognized
Credentials that lead to employment
In jobs that pay a living wage. We offer
Accelerated and affordable programs
In a variety of fields. Scholarships are
Available to individuals who meet
Certain requirements. In fy 2023,
Students of the academy at Goodwill
Earned 2,524 certifications or
Credentials.