WHO DO WE SERVE?
Young Adults, ages 16-24
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
Young adults work with Career Navigators (Goodwill Staff) to set goals surrounding Work & Skills Progression, Financial Wellness, Health & Wellbeing, and Work and Life Supports. Based on each individual’s plan and goals, staff support the participants by connecting them with skill workshops, certification/training opportunities, financial resources, local resources, work experience training, etc to prepare them for employment.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
- Career planning / exploration
- Resume Building
- Digital Skills Training
- Paid Work Experience On-The-Job training
- Interview practice & Prep
- Financial Wellness Programs
- Job Fairs with Southern AZ employers
- DYS Growth Mindset Training
- Support with enrolling in post-secondary education
- One-on-One Case Management / Career Support
HOW DO YOU GET STARTED?
CONTACT US
For questions or to sign up for the program, please call or email Julie or complete the contact form below.
COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW
Youth Opportunity Accelerator
Please complete the form below and one of our Youth Opportunity Accelerator will contact you with next steps...The Lives We Change...
Derek – Employee Development Program
Goodwill helped Derek find a career path while he worked in our Sierra Vista Store. Our Goodwill Employee Development Program helped connect him to education and a certification. Today he is working at Central Arizona Block Company as a welder. Congrats Derek, you make us proud.
Nancey – Employee Development
Goodwill helped Nancey earn her GED and behavioral health certificate to help build her career and grow into a successful job coach for the adults with disabilities that work in our stores. Nancey works with staff to help them meet their own personal goals, while building a career path of her own.
Metro Youth-The Lives You’ve Changed!
The METRO Goodwill® Youth Program serves youth and young adults ages 16-24 years seeking employment and education in the community. We assist them with their goals, connect them to resources, provide career pathways, and give a sense of purpose for the future.
PROGRAM SPONSORS
