Job Training and Workforce Development
Assessment Services
Assessment involves testing and evaluation of academic and cognitive skills, abilities and aptitudes, and career interest surveys that assist individuals in making appropriate decisions about pursuing their employment and/or training goals.
Employment Skills Training
For employment and/or employment advancement, Employment Skills Training spans across several high demand industries and occupations including housekeeping, food-service, customer service, computer skills, retail, healthcare, manufacturing and clerical occupations. Externships, job coaching, and case management services are also available to clients participating in training. Goodwill also offers employment skills training specifically targeted to non-native English speakers.
| On The Job Training Administrative Office Skills Training |
Health Care Office Skills Training |
Job Readiness Workplace Training
Through classroom, workshop and presentation activities, Job Readiness Workplace Training assists clients in each step toward employment – preparing for employment, transitioning to employment, retaining employment and advancing in their careers.
Goodwill of Fayette County offers a specialized work skills program for people with mental health disabilities called the Union Station Clubhouse.
Job Placement Assistance
Job Placement Assistance is available through direct referral to the employer, job fairs, targeted job fairs for program participants, collaboration with Goodwill Employer Services and other partnering agencies and employment networks.
Job Search Services
On-line Job Search and PA CareerLink job search services include on-line application and/or referral for interviews and employment opportunities. Personalized assistance and walk-in services are available for on-site PA CareerLink job search services.
Youth Services
Youth Services provide innovative transition services in Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties for high school youth with disabilities age 16-22.
Work Experience and Community Service Activities
These activities help clients learn the skills and abilities necessary to obtain employment and/or to apply learned skills to work experience to improve employability prior to placement. Job coaching, mentoring and case management are provided throughout these services.
Post-Employment Follow-up
Services include case management, job coaching and career advancement coaching that assist clients toward employment retention, progression, and advancement opportunities.
For more information about Goodwill’s Job Training and Workforce Development Programs, call Jay Poliziani at 412-390-2263 or Contact Us about Job Training or Education.
Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For more information, call 412-390-3123 or e-mail accommodations.request@goodwillswpa.org.
