Empower Youth

EMPOWERING YOU TO FIND A JOB

Goodwill offers job training, skill building and support to help teens and young adults ages 16 to 24 in the Chicago area prepare for and find their next job. Start your journey by filling out the interest form.

Why Join Our Job Training and Placement Program?

Joining one of our training and placement programs is the first step toward investing in yourself. You'll benefit from:

A personal case manager to help you search for jobs
Job readiness training to build skills for the workplace
Coaching to help you ace the interview
Personal and professional supportive services to help you in your new job
Access to local resources in the community to help you navigate challenges

Qualifying program participants will be connected to opportunities to apply to permanent part- and full-time positions in growing industries including:

Retail, including with Goodwill Store & Donation Centers
Green Energy
Healthcare
Manufacturing
And more!

THREE SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED

STEP 1

Fill out the interest form.

STEP 2

Connect with a Goodwill case manager who will reach out to you to learn more about you, your interests and skills.

STEP 3

Work with your Goodwill case manager to schedule your job readiness training sessions.

Take control of your job search by submitting the form below.

Funding for this program is made possible through a grant provided by the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership. This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. For more information, please visit ChiCookWorks.org/DOL-Funding.