Job Training & Employment
Build Skills. Find Your Next Opportunity.
Personalized training, career guidance, and employment support designed around your experience, goals, and next step.
Whether you are returning to the workforce, navigating a disability, refreshing your skills, or looking for a new career direction, Evansville Goodwill can help you move forward.
Support.
Opportunity.
Explore Our Programs
Different Needs. One Goal: Moving Forward.
Each program provides a different type of employment support. Review who each program serves, what it offers, and how it can help you build confidence, experience, and career momentum.
Paid Community Training
Senior Community Service Employment Program
SCSEPPaid training and supportive coaching for eligible adults who are ready to refresh their skills and prepare for their next career move.
01 Who It’s For
Those who are 55 years of age or older and have a low income can get paid while learning new skills.
02 What It Is
SCSEP is a federally funded program designed to help mature adults refresh their professional skills and gain confidence. We match you with local nonprofits or public agencies to participate in paid, on-the-job training, ensuring you earn an income while preparing for your next career move.
03 How It Helps
Paid Training
Earn a wage while sharpening your skills in real-world community environments.
Skills Refresh
Gain hands-on experience with modern technology, customer service, and workplace standards.
Community Support
Receive dedicated, respectful coaching tailored specifically to mature job seekers.
Vocational Rehabilitation
WORK Solutions
Personalized Employment SupportIndividualized career planning and placement support for people with disabilities in Indiana and Kentucky.
01 Who It’s For
Individuals with disabilities in Indiana and Kentucky who want to define, pursue, and achieve their personal employment goals.
02 What It Is
Built in proud partnership with state Vocational Rehabilitation agencies, WORK Solutions is a personalized placement program that bridges the gap between your unique talents and inclusive local employers. Working hand-in-hand with a dedicated Goodwill Employment Specialist, we tailor our services completely to your individual needs, pacing, and goals—helping you build confidence, reduce job-search stress, and achieve long-term career independence at zero cost to you.*
03 How It Helps: Our Three-Step Process
Phase 1: Discovery & Assessment
We use specialized assessment tools to help you figure out your career interests, skills, and aptitudes. Together, we identify your vocational goals and develop a personalized employment plan designed to set you up for success.
Phase 2: Job Readiness & Prep
We ensure you have the tools needed to stand out. We work together to develop a professional resume and teach you the “secrets” of a successful interview, reducing your stress levels and saving you time during your search.
Phase 3: Job Search & Retention
We work alongside you to apply for jobs, introduce you to local employers who want to meet you, and find the perfect fit. Once you land your dream job, we provide ongoing, follow-along coaching services to ensure you keep it and thrive.
One-on-One Career Guidance
Employment Specialists
Career Mapping, Preparation & GrowthPersonalized career guidance for community job seekers and Evansville Goodwill team members.
01 Who It’s For
Any community member looking for career guidance who does not qualify for specialized grants, as well as our very own Evansville Goodwill internal staff.
02 What It Is
Our dedicated Employment Specialists provide personalized, one-on-one career coaching. Whether you are a neighbor trying to bounce back into the job market or an internal team member looking to upskill into a management promotion, we provide the tools and networks to map out your journey.
03 How It Helps
Career Mapping
Work one-on-one with a specialist to design a step-by-step plan for your dream role.
Resume & Interview Prep
Master the modern hiring process with professional resume writing and mock interview coaching.
Internal & External Growth
Tap into local employer networks or access internal promotion pathways right here at Goodwill.
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