Goodwill is paving the way for individuals seeking to launch or advance their careers in the technology sector through its comprehensive Goodwill Technology Career Program. Across the US and Canada, Goodwill organizations are providing invaluable digital skills training at no cost to learners, thanks to generous scholarships from Coursera and crucial funding from Google.org and other dedicated partners. Furthermore, Goodwill’s commitment extends beyond financial aid, as funds generated through their social enterprises are directly reinvested to bolster career navigation and expand access to vital digital skills training.
A cornerstone of the Goodwill Technology Career Program is the opportunity to earn Google Career Certificates. These industry-recognized credentials carry significant weight with a diverse range of employers actively seeking skilled professionals. Developed by Google experts and rigorously vetted by an Employer Consortium comprising over 150 leading companies – including industry giants like Accenture, Walmart, and Verizon – these certificates equip learners with the precise skills employers are demanding in today’s competitive job market. This Employer Consortium signifies the program’s direct relevance and connection to real-world employment opportunities, with these companies actively looking to hire graduates in certificate-related fields.
The Goodwill Technology Career Program is designed to be your launchpad into a thriving tech career. By combining robust digital skills training with personalized career navigation support, Goodwill ensures participants are not only learning in-demand skills but also receiving guidance to effectively apply those skills in the job market. This holistic approach maximizes the program’s impact, empowering individuals to secure meaningful employment and build sustainable careers in technology.
Ready to take the first step towards a brighter future? Discover how you can earn your Google Career Certificate and find a participating Goodwill location near you to begin your technology career journey today. For any inquiries, please Contact Us to learn more about the Goodwill Technology Career Program and how it can help you achieve your career aspirations.
Participating Goodwill Locations:
Digital Change Agents:
- Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. (Astoria, NY)
- Goodwill Industries of Central Texas (Austin, TX)
- Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont (Charlotte, NC)
- Discover Goodwill of Southern and Western Colorado (Colorado Springs, CO)
- Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley (Dayton, OH)
- Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids (Grandville, MI)
- Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN)
- Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. (Nashville, TN)
- Goodwill Industries of the Valleys (Roanoke, VA)
- Goodwill of Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA)
- Goodwill Industries of Kansas, Inc. (Wichita, KS)
Digital Champions:
- Abilene Goodwill Industries, Inc. (Abilene, TX)
- Goodwill Industries of Ashtabula, Inc. (Ashtabula, OH)
- Goodwill of North Georgia (Atlanta, GA)
- Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc. (Baltimore, MD)
- Goodwill Industries Manasota, Inc. (Bradenton, FL)
- Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut, Inc. (Bridgeport, CT)
- Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. (Canton, OH)
- Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley, Inc. (Charleston, WV)
- Chattanooga Goodwill Industries, Inc. (Chattanooga, TN)
- Goodwill Industries of Central Ohio Inc. (Columbus, OH)
- Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
- Goodwill Industries of Denver (Denver, CO)
- Goodwill Industries of Lorain County, Inc. (Elyria, OH)
- Evansville Goodwill Industries (Evansville, IN)
- Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan, Inc. (Flint, MI)
- Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. (Fort Myers, FL)
- Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
- Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, Inc. (Fredericksburg, VA)
- Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain (Great Falls, MT)
- Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc. (Greensboro, NC)
- Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina, Inc. (Greenville, SC)
- Horizon Goodwill Industries (Hagerstown, MD)
- Goodwill Industries Hawaii (Honolulu, HI)
- Goodwill Industries of Houston (Houston, TX)
- Goodwill Industries of KYOWVA Area, Inc. (Huntington, WV)
- Goodwill Industries of the Heartland (Iowa City, IA)
- Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan, Inc. (Kalamazoo, MI)
- Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas (Kansas City, MO)
- Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Inc. (Kingsport, TN)
- Goodwill Industries of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
- Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, Inc. (Louisville, KY)
- Goodwill Industries of Central East Texas, Inc. (Lufkin, TX)
- Goodwill Industries Easterseals of the Gulf Coast, Inc. (Mobile, AL)
- Palmetto Goodwill (North Charleston, SC)
- Goodwill Industries of the Greater East Bay (Oakland, CA)
- Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma, Inc. (Oklahoma City, OK)
- Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois (Peoria, IL)
- Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (Phoenix, AZ)
- Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh, PA)
- Goodwill Northern New England (Portland, ME)
- Goodwill of Central & Coastal Virginia, Inc. (Richmond, VA)
- Goodwill Industries of Mississippi, Inc. (Ridgeland, MS)
- Goodwill Industries of Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada, Inc. (Sacramento, CA)
- Goodwill Industries of San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties, Inc. (San Francisco, CA)
- Goodwill Industries of Erie, Huron, Ottawa, and Sandusky Counties (Sandusky, OH)
- Goodwill Industries of Orange County, California (Santa Ana, CA)
- Goodwill of Southeast Georgia (Savannah, GA)
- Seattle Goodwill Industries, Inc. (Seattle, WA)
- Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. (South Bend, IN)
- Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest (Spokane, WA)
- Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries (Springfield, IL)
- Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region (Tacoma, WA)
- Goodwill Industries Big Bend Inc. (Tallahassee, FL)
- Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio, Inc. (Toledo, OH)
- Goodwill Industries of Tulsa, Inc. (Tulsa, OK)
- Goodwill Industries of East Texas, Inc. (Tyler, TX)
- Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries, Inc. (Waco, TX)
- Goodwill of Greater Washington (Washington, DC)
- Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County, Inc. (Wilmington, DE)
- Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries, Inc. (Youngstown, OH)
Digital Enthusiasts:
- The Goodwill Industries of Akron, Ohio, Inc. (Akron, OH)
- Alabama Goodwill Industries, Inc. (Birmingham, AL)
- Goodwill Industries of Wyoming Inc. (Cheyenne, WY)
- Goodwill Industries of South Texas, Inc. (Corpus Christi, TX)
- Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit, Inc. (Detroit, MI)
- Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley (Frederick, MD)
- Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa (Johnston, IA)
- Goodwill Industries of the Columbia, Inc. (Kennewick, WA)
- Goodwill Industries of Southern Nevada, Inc. (Las Vegas, NV)
- Goodwill Industries of Southwest Oklahoma & North Texas, Inc. (Lawton, OK)
- Goodwill Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County (Long Beach, CA)
- Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisconsin, Inc. (Madison, WI)
- Marion Goodwill Industries, Inc. (Marion, OH)
- Goodwill Industries of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Inc. (Marquette, MI)
- Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries (Medford, OR)
- Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin, Inc. (Menasha, WI)
- Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc. (Muskegon, MI)
- Goodwill of Southern New England, Inc. (North Haven, CT)
- Goodwill Industries Inc., Serving Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa Omaha, NE
- Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties Inc. Oxnard, CA
- Goodwill Industries of St. Clair County, Inc. (Port Huron, MI)
- Goodwill Industries of Northwestern Pennsylvania, Inc. (Scranton, PA)
- Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (St. Paul, MN)
- MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries (St. Louis, MI)
- Goodwill Industries of Wayne & Holmes Counties, Inc. (Wooster, OH)
- Zanesville Welfare Organization and Goodwill Industries, Inc. (Zanesville, OH)
