Goodwill builds a strong workforce through job training, placement, and support services for people who are facing challenges to finding employment.
Partnering with Goodwill SWPA can help reduce staffing shortages, increase employee retention, promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and help you tap into a wider candidate pool. An employer engagement liaison from Goodwill will guide you through hosting candidates, hiring candidates, or supporting Goodwill SWPA programs.
Host/Hire a Goodwill Candidate
Host short-term or long-term work experiences, job shadow, and internship opportunities for pre-screened Goodwill candidates at your business
Send us your job leads
Participate in a job fair or hiring event
Hire qualified Goodwill candidates
Support Goodwill’s Mission
Conduct informational and mock interviews for Goodwill candidates
Provide advice and feedback on program and curriculum development
Join Goodwill’s Business Advisory Council (BAC)
Provide financial or program support
Host a donation drive
Benefits of Working with Goodwill
Goodwill candidates can help you fill staffing shortages and create a more efficient and diverse workplace.
You will save time and money by being referred ready-to-work candidates.
This is an opportunity for your business to support local workforce development.
Hiring candidates from certain targeted groups who face barriers to employment can qualify you for the WOTC tax credit.