One of our hopes is that this blog will be a place to share information about the impact we are having in the community. We have partnerships with many local businesses, organizations and agencies to better serve those who live here. To that end, we think you should know about the partnership Goodwill Industries of Michiana has with South Bend Woodworks.
At Goodwill Industries of Michiana, we understand many times the first step to finding a job is understanding your skills, interests, and abilities. We also understand matching employer needs with your unique skills is one way we can help bring the value of employment to you and your family.
Ability First services allow Goodwill staff to walk alongside individuals and employers as they address the unique challenges of employment for persons with cognitive or physical barriers by providing any needed job coaching, job training, advocacy or assistance with situations that may arise in the new position. The length of personal assistance is dependent upon the needs of both the individual and the employer.
To find out how Ability First can meet the employment needs of people with disabilities, contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation Services office.
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Goodwill’s Industrial Services Division provides a resource of equipment, facilities and labor that enable the manufacturer or marketer of a product to outsource specialized packaging and assembly projects, reworks, or an entire packaging or manufacturing process.
Outsourcing to Goodwill yields many benefits:
PACKAGINGWe offer bagging, bar-coding, and cartoning, as well as kit packaging, labeling, shrink wrapping, and more.
Please contact us with your specific packaging needs and let us show you how Goodwill’s Industrial Services Department can package a whole lot more than you expect.
MANUFACTURING
Goodwill’s Industrial Services Department provides you with custom manufacturing services including assembly, fabrication, inspection, and rework.
We can handle temporary, sporadic, or long-term projects yet remain a cost effective solution for your business. Stop hiring costly temporary labor and put our expertise to work.
Call today for your free, no obligation cost estimate. We are sure you will be surprised at just how beneficial it can be to work with Goodwill’s Industrial Services Department.
MAILING
We are prepared to support your communication needs with standard and automated mailing capabilities. In many cases, our clients find that the cost of our services is offset by the postage savings. A full complement of supplemental services is also available, from collating and catalog assembly to sorting and stapling.
WIPING CLOTHS
We stock a variety of cotton and cotton blend wipers for the needs of your application. Wiping Cloths from Goodwill Industrial Services are durable and affordable and delivery is available in select areas. Wiping cloths come in 50 lb boxes. Delivery or pickup from one of our Goodwill Stores may be available, call for more details.
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Goodwill’s Mission is to strengthen communities by empowering individuals and families through Education, Training and Job Placement. That is why Goodwill exists in our community. That is why there are Retail Stores…the stores not only fund these programs, but also provide jobs.
Often the first step to finding a job is understanding your skills, interests, and abilities. That’s what the Goodwill Career Centers can help you with. Once you have an understanding of your strengths, you can begin thinking about the career track that’s best for you. We have specialists who work with you to understand your prior experience as well as your job and career goals.
You can meet face-to-face at a Goodwill near you or visit our virtual community online. Together we’ll design a strategy to bring your plans to life, while connecting you with other community resources, like housing, reliable transportation, and childcare.
Every 38 seconds of each business day someone earns a job with Goodwill’s help.
There are several programs to help you take your first step to a career. Community Career Centers bring services to both individuals and businesses. We host Job Fairs and Hiring Events for employers and assist individuals in the job search process. Resume writing, interview preparation, and development workshops are just a few of the free services that are made available to the community.
Goodwill Works opens a pathway to our complete employee development courses and work experience. This service is open to anyone seeking personal development when entering the workforce. Whether an individual has a gap in employment, little or no experience, or is seeking to learn new skills, this program can be beneficial.
To join the program, an individual can be referred by a Community Career Center Manager.
Ability First services allow Goodwill staff to walk alongside individuals and employers as they address the unique challenges of employment for persons with cognitive or physical barriers. This is accomplished by providing any needed job coaching, job training, advocacy or assistance with situations that may arise in the new position. The length of personal assistance is dependent upon the needs of both the individual and the employer.
To find out how Ability First can meet the employment needs of people with disabilities, contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation Services Office.
2nd Chance @ Work provides a fresh start for those who have been incarcerated. We believe that anyone who wants to go to work deserves a chance, and we understand the challenges people face when they are looking for employment. Whether an individual has been incarcerated, is under employed or has been out of work for some time, we are here to assist. With this in mind we offer focused services for men, women and young adults who are committed to getting their lives back on track.
For more information, call Goodwill at 574-472-7300 or obtain a referral through your probation or parole officer.
*Currently available in Elkhart, Lake, LaPorte, and St. Joseph Counties.
Out of School Youth is provided through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). For youth ages 16-24, the program provides services beginning with career exploration and guidance. It offers continued support for educational attainment, opportunities for skills training in in-demand industries and occupations; and the program culminates with a good job along a career pathway.
For more information, call WorkOne at 219-344-1013.
*Currently available in Lake, LaPorte, and Portage Counties
Nurse Family Partnership pairs first-time parents with caring maternity and child health nurses who deliver the support moms need to have a healthy pregnancy. A Goodwill Case Manager insures child medical care until age 2, and case management for parents until age 5. Mothers also receive assistance with finding good jobs so they can support their children.
For more information, call 219-444-2000 or visit https://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/.
*Currently available in Lake County.
This year, we thought we would periodically share some “did you know” facts about our local Goodwill stores.
For example, did you know you can get information about stores and hours HERE?
Also did you know you can get details about news and cool Goodwill events here?
Finally, I am sure you are all friends with the Goodwill of Michiana Facebook page…but maybe not?
