goodwill® careers in retail

How does the
program work?
GOODWILL HELPS YOU FOLLOW
THESE THREE STEPS:
1
» E very 1.2 seconds of every day,
another person accesses Goodwill
opportunities to build careers and
strong families.
» Every
23 seconds of every business
day, a person served by Goodwill
earns a good job.
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START with a desire to
advance your retail career.
In 2014, Goodwill Industries of
Ventura and Santa Barbara
Counties served 4,656 and placed
1,102 individuals into jobs.
GOODWILL
CAREERS
IN RETAIL
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HOW GOODWILL OPERATES
2
GET skills training
and coaching to meet
your goals.
3
GROW in your retail
career and expand your
opportunities.
At Goodwill, we believe everyone should have the
opportunity to live independently, earn wages and achieve
their dreams. We’re committed to helping people achieve
their personal and professional goals, whether it’s earning
their degrees, planning their careers, polishing their job
search skills, getting their finances in order or overcoming
specific challenges. Through the sale of donated clothes
and household goods in more than 3,000 stores and
online at shopgoodwill.com®, we generate revenue to
fund job training and placement programs. We also offer
support services such as childcare, financial education and
transportation so people can have stability both at home
and in the workplace.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2014
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Forbes’ top 20 most inspiring companies.
24.4 million people served through mobile
and online learning, and virtual services.
2 million people served through job training
and placement services.
89 million services provided including career
counseling, English-language training, industryrecognized credentials and résumé preparation.
Good skills.
Better jobs.
Brighter futures.
WHAT IS THE GOODWILL
CAREERS IN RETAIL INITIATIVE?
WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE
IN CAREERS IN RETAIL?
The Goodwill Careers
in Retail initiative is a
no-cost program that
trains entry-level retail
employees to move
up to rewarding,
higher-paying jobs
and lasting careers.
There are a lot of great jobs in retail, but getting them
requires skills and training. You might be interested in
becoming an assistant manager, a front-line supervisor or
a loss prevention professional, but how do you take the
next step to reach your goal? Careers in Retail gives you
the skills and support to take on these kinds of jobs and
more, and we’ll let employers know you are trained and
ready to succeed.
WHAT KINDS OF CAREERS WILL
THE TRAINING PREPARE ME FOR?
Careers in Retail helps people advance to positions
beyond entry level for jobs in sales, customer service,
merchandising and human resources.
Program participants might find jobs such as:
ŶFrontline supervisors.
ŶAssistant managers.
ŶCustomer service supervisors.
ŶMerchandising specialists.
ŶLoss prevention professionals.
■ Food service managers.
■ Hospitality supervisors.
WILL I FIND A GOOD JOB AFTER
I COMPLETE THE TRAINING?
Goodwill works with local employers to train you for
the types of jobs available in your area. This means that
when you complete your training, you will have skills
that are in demand. You might have the opportunity
to move up in your current job or to earn a job with
another employer. We also work with local employers
to host hiring fairs, interviews and other opportunities
for you to meet with potential employers. Once you
find the right position, we will continue to provide
support as you grow in your new career and advance
to the next level.
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HOW MUCH DOES
THE TRAINING COST?
There is no cost to participants.
CAN I PARTICIPATE AND
WORK AT THE SAME TIME?
Yes! Training sessions are scheduled
at a variety of times and some are
available online, so you can keep your
current job while you build your skills.
HOW LONG DOES THE
TRAINING TAKE?
It depends. Training typically takes
2–12 weeks, but we will customize
the training to meet your needs.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
Contact us today:
Goodwill Industries of Ventura
and Santa Barbara Counties
Amanda Burwick, Program Manager
805-988-1616
[email protected]
www.goodwillvsb.org