activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 2
- Employment placement through retail operations Supported Employment for People with DisabilitiesProvides full-time retail employment opportunities in Goodwill stores for individuals facing barriers to employment, including people with disabilities, as part of its social enterprise model.
- Online retail operations via e-commerce platformsOperates ShopGoodwill.com and GoodwillBooks.com, online marketplaces offering hundreds of thousands of unique items including clothing, books, music, movies, games, and art from donated goods, expanding access to secondhand goods nationally.
advocacy · 1
- Advocacy on Capitol Hill and in CongressOrganizes in-person and virtual advocacy campaigns to lobby Congress on workforce development funding, reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and recognition of Goodwill's role in the circular economy. Includes direct engagement with lawmakers and mobilization of supporters through letters and social media.
capacity building · 1
- Job training and workforce development programs Culinary Training and Food Entrepreneurship ProgramsDelivers capacity-building programs such as Ignite 2.0, which includes a six-week college readiness workshop, GED preparation, and industry-recognized certifications like ServSafe, to equip individuals with skills for employment.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Advocacy for workforce system inclusion workforce_integrationAdvocates for the inclusion of Goodwill organizations in federal workforce systems by highlighting their proven effectiveness in reskilling and upskilling job seekers.
- Circular economy engagement through reuse and retail circular_economy_engagementPositions Goodwill as a leader in the circular economy by collecting and promoting the reuse of used goods through retail and e-commerce channels.
- Integrated workforce development with education and coaching integrated_workforce_developmentCombines education, certification, employment placement, and coaching within a structured approach to support life transitions and long-term career success for job seekers.
- Local governance and funding for community enterprises local_governance_and_fundingSupports independent, locally governed operations by helping partners secure local funding and adapt the Goodwill model to community needs.
- Social enterprise model funding job training social_enterprise_modelOperates retail and e-commerce platforms for donated goods, using generated revenue to fund locally designed job training and workforce development programs.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Goodwill on the Hill
Annual advocacy initiative where Goodwill leaders and participants engage with Congress to support workforce development funding and circular economy policies
Ignite 2.0
Workforce development program offering college readiness workshops, GED preparation, and industry-recognized certifications such as ServSafe
Job Training and Employment Services
Programs that provide job training, career coaching, and employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to work, including those with disabilities and justice-involved individuals
Job Training and Placement Services
Comprehensive services including career coaching, resume building, and employment placement for individuals facing barriers to work
relationships · 12
who they work with
- Congressional Management Foundation Partner — Cited as a source validating the effectiveness of virtual advocacy with lawmakers.
- ENGAGE Partner — Partner organization involved in providing opportunities for people with disabilities through social enterprises.
- Goodwill Industries of Korea Partner — Partner organization providing jobs and job training for people with disabilities in South Korea.
- GoodwillBooks.com Partner — Specialized online platform offering books, movies, music, and games sourced from local Goodwill organizations across the U.S.
- OSCEIA Partner — Partner organization operating a Goodwill store in Goiânia, Brazil, and running a retail training program for people with disabilities.
- Partnership for Public Service Partner — Preston serves on the board of trustees
- Pima Community College Partner — Partner institution supporting educational advancement for Goodwill program participants.
- Pima County Adult Probation Office Partner — Refers individuals to Goodwill Southern Arizona's workforce development programs.
- ShopGoodwill.com Partner — Online marketplace operated in partnership with Goodwill to sell donated items and support mission programs.
- U.S. Congress Government — Target of advocacy efforts regarding workforce development funding and circular economy policy.
- U.S. Department of Labor Government — Agency whose budget and workforce programs are central to Goodwill's federal advocacy.
- Wheaton College Partner — Preston serves on the board of trustees