Goodwill Industries of Middle TN - Cookeville - Career Solutions Center & Retail Store

AKA:

Putnam County Goodwill Job Center and Thrift Store

Description:

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee is a 501(c)3 local, nonprofit organization whose mission is changing lives through education training and employment. Goodwill Career Solutions, the mission services division, annually provides assistance to thousands of Tennesseans seeking to gain skills, find meaningful work or build careers. Many clients are unemployed, underemployed or face some barrier to employment, such as a disability, a lack of a diploma or a history of incarceration or homelessness. All of Goodwill's programs and services are available free-of-charge, thanks to the generosity of Goodwill's shoppers and donors. Visit www.giveit2goodwill.org/mission-services for more information on Career Solutions services. This site includes a retail store, Career Solutions Center and Donation Express Center.

Programs include:
EDUCATIONAL CLASSES: Digital Literacy (Basic Computer), Office Productivity (Microsoft & Google Suites), Financial Literacy, High School Equivalency, Employability Skills (Resume Writing, Explore Jobs Online, Applying for Work, Interviewing for Work, Work from Home, Preparing for Success at Work), LinkedIn Job Search
INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAMS: Skilled Trades (Construction and Weatherization, Introduction to Welding, Solar Installer), Information Technology (IT Support, Python, Project Management, UX Design, Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Business Intelligence), Call Center, Custodial, Forklift Safety, GoodPaths Employee Leadership Development, EmpowerU Employee Career Assistance
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE: Career assessment and coaching, job fairs and hiring events, job referrals and placement, jobs at Goodwill, Connecting Forward wrap-around assistance.
Call 1-800-545-9231, visit www.giveit2goodwill.org or walk into a Goodwill Career Solutions Center for more information.

Hours:

Store/Donation Hours:
Mon - Sat 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Career Center Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Intake Process:

Walk in, call, or check website for more information

Program Fees:

No fee for most programs and services

Eligibility:

Eligibility requirements vary based on job training program; thrift stores open to all

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

October 28, 2024

Wishlist:

Will accept clothes, kitchen supplies, furniture, household items, and more. Call for details on what can be donated.

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