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Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania
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Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania
  • About
    • The Goodwill Way
    • Mission & Vision
    • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
    • Impact
      • Success Stories
      • Sustainability
    • Leadership
    • History
    • News & Events
      • News & Press Releases
      • Power of Work Award Ceremony
      • Golf For Goodwill
      • Publications
    • Volunteer
    • Contact Us
  • Donate
    • Why Donate?
    • Goods
      • Donation Center Locations
      • Acceptable Donated Goods
      • Donation Receipt
      • Tax Valuation Guide
    • Computers
      • Donations by Businesses, Schools, and Other Organizations
    • Cars
    • Money
      • Capital Campaign Success
      • Recurring Gifts
      • Matching Gifts
      • Planned Giving
      • Fundraising Events
      • Other Ways to Give
    • Donation Drives
    • Think Before You Donate
  • Shop
    • Retail That Gives Back
    • Store Locations
    • Shop Online
    • Daily Discounts
    • Email Loyalty Program
  • Life Changing Services
    • Welcome Center
    • Education and Training
      • GED Classes
      • The Goodwill Tech Academy
      • ESL Classes
      • Computer Based Testing
      • Become a Classroom Assistant
    • Disability Services
      • Transition Services
      • Job Training
      • Mental Health Services
      • Supported Employment
      • Assistive Technology
    • Employment Services
      • Adult Workforce Development
      • Youth Workforce Development
    • Housing and Community Services
      • Community Services
      • Housing Assistance Programs
  • Business Services
    • Overview
      • Workforce of the Future
      • ProfitABILITY Toolkit
    • Accessibility Solutions
    • Commercial Services
    • Contract Services
      • Janitorial Services
      • Toner Cartridges
    • Mission Logistics
    • Corporate Donations
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Life Changing Services

EARN and Work Ready

EARN Before You Earn: Earn up to $2,700 in incentives before, during, and after job placement.

EARN and Work Ready help people receiving TANF benefits find satisfying careers with competitive pay.

Our EARN and Work Ready Programs offers free services with flexible schedules and both virtual or in-person options.

How we can help:

  • Hiring events and job leads
  • Work Experiences
  • Job retention support and advancement
  • Childcare and transportation
  • Education and job training
  • GED and Adult Basic Education
  • Counseling services
  • Advocacy and service coordination
  • Employer Connections

Why Goodwill?

  • Personalized focus and incentives
  • Priority employment candidacy within Goodwill
  • Employer connections through Goodwill’s Business Advisory Council, such as UPMC, Giant Eagle, Eat ‘n Park, Construction Junction, Flagger Force, First National Bank, RoadRunner Recyling
  • We offer many other free services including GED classes, computer classes, and more

Where are EARN and Work Ready located?

We offer both virtual and in-person options. We can work with you in your community or at one of our locations:

Lawrenceville

Goodwill Workforce Development Center
118 52nd Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Northside

Northside Common Ministries
1601 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Additional worksite opportunities in e-commerce, retail, warehousing, and logistics are available at our Retail Operations Center located in North Versailles.


Signing up is simple, fast, and easy!

For information about EARN and Work Ready, or if you need assistance applying for TANF benefits, please call: 412-632-1710

You can apply for SNAP and TANF benefits on the PA COMPASS website

  • Welcome Center
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    • ESL Classes
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    • Mental Health Services
      • Union Station Clubhouse
      • Fayette Mental Health Transitional Employment Program
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  • Welcome Center
  • Education and Training
    • GED Classes
      • GED Information Request Form
    • The Goodwill Tech Academy
      • Computer Basics
      • Individualized Pathways
      • Google Apps
      • Microsoft Office
      • CompTIA IT Fundamentals
      • Digital Skills Training Archive
      • Speciality Webinars
    • ESL Classes
    • Computer Based Testing
      • GED Testing
    • Become a Classroom Assistant
  • Disability Services
    • Transition Services
      • Project LIFE
      • Project SEARCH
      • Community Participation Supports
        • Adult Training Facility (Aspire)
        • Volunteer (Community NOW!)
    • Job Training
      • Construction Junction Training Program
      • Retail Training Program
    • Mental Health Services
      • Union Station Clubhouse
      • Fayette Mental Health Transitional Employment Program
    • Supported Employment
    • Assistive Technology
  • Employment Services
    • Adult Workforce Development
      • Career Services
        • Career Services PA CareerLink Partnership
        • Off-Base Transition Training
        • Career Services Training Archive
      • EARN and Work Ready
        • Information Request Form
        • Eligible for SNAP?
    • Youth Workforce Development
      • Learn & Earn
      • Youth Information Request Form
      • IMPACT
        • IMPACT Job Search
        • IMPACT Retail Training
      • LifeLaunch: Ignite
      • Career Exploration (HIRE Me)
      • JumpStart Success
  • Housing and Community Services
    • Community Services
      • Emergency Needs Fund
      • Give Back Program
      • FIRE Fatherhood
    • Housing Assistance Programs
      • Housing Stabilization Program
      • Rapid Rehousing
      • Supportive Housing

118 52nd St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15201 USA

Phone: P 412-632-1800

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