Goodwill Industries Of Michiana Inc

Programs: Career centers - our career centers in mishawaka and warsaw, indiana are an innovative resource that is open to anyone in the community and provides free assistance and tools to assist individuals find employment. The career centers offer complimentary one-on-one assistance with creating resumes, cover letters, or help with preparing for an interview. The career centers also host job fairs and hiring events that are open to the public. Our goal is to connect the local hiring businesses with the job seekers in the community. In 2014, goodwill served 4,643 individuals at our two career centers.

ability first - goodwill's vocational rehabilitation contract services provide one-on-one job search assistance to individuals with physical or mental disabilities. The individuals will work with an employment specialist to secure employment that is meaningful and appropriate. The employment specialist works with the individual to teach him/her as much of the job search process as possible to maximize the individual's independence. The employment specialist works with potential employers to understand the individuals' strengths and limitations in the work setting and to discuss any accommodations that might be necessary. If needed, a job coach is provided to the new employer and employee to help facilitate a successful transition into the work setting. Ongoing support is provided as needed to both the individual on the job site and to the employer. In 2014, goodwill served 490 individuals in the ability first program.

arbor - the goodwill impact program provides tanf recipients case management services to help them on the road to self sufficiency. Case management services include the development of a self-sufficiency plan (ssp), resume preparation, interviewing practice, time management training, workplace etiquette, job leads, job placement and job retention. In 2014, goodwill served 2,227 individuals in the impact (arbor) program.

donated goods and retail program services - goodwill industries utilizes its retail stores to provide on-the-job training to people with disabilities, people with disadvantages and others having a hard time finding employment. Goodwill accepts clothing and other household donated goods from the public and sells these donations in goodwill community-based retail stores. Revenue from the sale of these goods goes directly toward supporting and growing critical community-based programs and job placement services. Goodwill provides education and career services, as well as job placement opportunities and post-employment support to individuals with disabilities and other challenges to employment so that they can find and keep good jobs. Individuals can achieve greater levels of self-sufficiency and economic success through goodwill's family strengthening, financial strengthening and workforce development services. Goodwill programs strengthen communities and families and promote independence and dignity for people who need it most.