Employment & Career Services - Roanoke, GoodStart Re-Entry Program, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys
2502 Melrose Avenue Northwest, Suite A, Roanoke, VA 24017
Buena Vista City, VA
Description
At Goodwill, individuals with a criminal history, who want to work, are assisted with preparing to go to work and maintaining regular employment. The program provides a road map for participants to achieve a long-term goal of remaining attached to the legitimate workforce and maintaining their freedom. Services available through Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Prisoner Re-Entry program include: Job readiness education Job search support Interview coaching Resume development Help to identify other community resources available to assist with successful return to the community
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Goodwill Industries of the Valleys
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys serves youth, adults, and seniors with disabilities, disadvantages, and those who have lost their job due to company closing or layoff throughout the 35 counties and 14 cities in Central, Southwest and Southside, Virginia that Goodwill serves. Goodwill is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities and disadvantages overcome barriers to employment. Provides workforce development programs that empower people to achieve and sustain a level of independence to participate more fully in life. Primarily funded through the collection and sale of donated goods. Also relies on the generous financial support of individual and corporate donors.