Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey

Industrial operations: through retail operations, goodtemps* (Goodwill nynj's non-profit staffing agency that matches top talent to competitive employment for government and private companies) and service contracts, Goodwill provides work experience, skill development and career pathways training to persons with disabilities and other barriers to employment. *goodtemps partners with the New York state Industries for the disabled (nysid) to ensure people with disabilities are included in the workforce. Goodtemps places us veterans, people with disabilities and other barriers to employment in long- and short-term positions. People with disabilities represent 75% of goodtemps employment placements.

Workforce development: Goodwill nynj provides work readiness, job search, placement in employment, retention and wrap-around support services for individuals who are unemployed or underemployed and are receiving public assistance benefits. Services for individuals with disabilities: Goodwill nynj provides customized services to individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities, including vocational assessment, temporary work opportunities, day habilitation services, placement in and job coaching throughout employment.behavioral health services: Goodwill nynj provides person-centered services to adults living with serious and persistent mental illness to gain the skills needed to achieve Greater independence. Services include individual and group clinical services, community-based treatment, opportunities to connect with peers, wraparound services, and job search, placement, and retention services.