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Full Resource Name:
Goodwill Industries of Middle TN - Cookeville - Career Solutions Center & Retail Store
Address
575 S Jefferson Avenue, Suite C
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-8968
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.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
575 S Jefferson Avenue, Suite C
Cookeville, TN 38501
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Goodwill Cookeville Retail Store
(931) 520-8968
Donation - Home Pickups
(615) 425-0100
Goodwill Career Solutions & Main Information Line
(800) 545-9231
Goodwill Cookeville Career Solutions Center
(931) 520-8789
Services
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Description
Serves as a drop-off center for people to donate a variety of items, including but not limited to, clothes, jewelry, furniture, kitchen supplies, and household items.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Required Documents
No documents required
Eligibility
Open to all
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Drive to drop-off location with items to be donated
Service Area
Middle TN
Geography Served
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Description
Provides job training classes to enhance digital literacy and Microsoft Office skills. Students will also learn how to search for jobs and write/send resumes electronically. Additionally, provides customer service training and occupational skills classes in a large variety of fields
Hours
* Call or check website for specific dates and times of classes Business Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Required Documents
No documents required
Eligibility
Call to discuss if eligible Visit www.giveit2goodwill.org/careersolutions/ for more details
Fees
No fee for most programs and services
Intake Procedure
Call or visit website to apply
Service Area
Trainings are offered throughout Middle TN, but each location offers different skills and/or types of training. Please call for more information.
Geography Served
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Description
Provides job search assistance and direct job placement services. Career counselors work with job-seekers and employers to ensure a good match. Also hosts weekly job fairs and hiring events across Middle TN. Please call for more information.
Hours
Mon - Thu 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Required Documents
No documents required
Eligibility
Open to all
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Call Career Solutions at 1 (800) 545-9231 or walk in
Service Area
Middle TN
Geography Served
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Description
Sells secondhand clothes, jewelry, household items, furniture, and more at a discounted rate.
Hours
Mon - Sat 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Sun 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Required Documents
No documents required
Eligibility
Open to all
Fees
Fee applies for items
Intake Procedure
Walk in * Can also shop online at http://giveit2goodwill.org/onlinegoodwill/
Service Area
Middle TN
Geography Served
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