Programs & Services
With the support of our donors, shoppers and grant funding, Goodwill provides the following employment programs. For more information on these programs please contact 402-438-2022.
Job Connection
1010 N Street Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 441-4924
The One Stop Cooperative Computer Lab is located in the Workforce Development One Stop Career Center. The purpose of the lab is to maximize the employability of job seekers in a market that requires some computer knowledge in nearly all jobs. Individuals may receive assistance with resume and cover letter creation and templates are available for use. Staff members are also available to help guide guests through online applications. Classes or tutorials for basic computer skills, typing and data entry are also made available. Many of the tutorials are available in both English and Spanish.
Day Reporting Center Program
This CARF accredited program aims to assist individuals who are currently on probation or parole. Participants are referred to our employment services program for workplace skills training and assistance in their job search. The training that Goodwill provides insures that participants are given the tools to transition into and retain full-time employment. Our curriculum includes: Resume Building, Application Assistance, Job Search, Interviewing Skills, and Job Retention. In addition to the employment classes that are offered, Goodwill also teaches Life Skills classes. These classes include: Money Management, Time Management, Stress Management, Community Resources and Attitude.
Retail Organizational Employment Program
This CARF accredited program provides work opportunities to individuals whom meet admission requirements and have sufficient skills to operate independently in a retail setting. The program is intended to help participants gain the skills necessary to obtain competitive employment. Individual Program Plans are developed and reviewed to help the participant work towards achieving the long term goal of competitive employment. Retail Organizational Employment is a non-fee program with openings based upon the business needs of our many locations.
New Americans Employment Resources Program
In cooperation with other Lincoln community organizations, Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska, Inc. provides support to local immigrants and refugees who are seeking employment opportunities. These individuals are willing, able, and often highly skilled workers who face obstacles in finding appropriate employment due to language and cultural barriers. Services available to immigrants and refugees include: assisted job search, volunteer and work experience, and work services. Goodwill Industries also provides support to employers and potential employers who hire or are considering hiring individuals from this population and are concerned about difficulties that may occur as a result of language and cultural differences. These services include: candidate screening, translation and interpretation, job skills training programs, and immigration paperwork assistance. All services are provided at no cost to the job seeker or employer.
Goodwill Works Job Search and Soft Skills Training
Goodwill offers a variety of soft skills and employment training courses related to employment attainment, retention and interpersonal skills such as stress management using the Goodwill Works curriculum. Classes may be modified to train many different populations or organizations and are available as a fee-for-service program.
