GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF KENTUCKY INC

Goodwill industries of kentucky, inc. Senior community employment service program (scsep) through a national department of labor (dol) grant is designed to link low-income, older workers to on-the-job training that can help them move into paid employment. Through scsep, goodwill matches eligible individuals age 55 and older with nonprofits or public agencies for on-the-job training in a professional work environment, paid by the scsep program. The scsep program served 329 individuals, made 18 full-time job placements, 24 part-time job placements, while paying over $1,635,723 in mission-related wages.

Goodwill industries of kentucky, inc. (goodwill) employs persons to provide janitorial and custodial services under contracts. These services are performed with a workforce comprised of more than 85% of persons with significant disabilities. This program is consistent with goodwill's mission. These contracts employed 78 persons, and paid over $926,254 in mission-related wages. The cars to work program helps individuals obtain affordable transportation to achieve and maintain employment. Participants receive financial counseling and guidance to help them properly budget for and maintain their vehicle. Upon program completion, participants are eligible for down payment assistance and a loan through a dealer partner which is collateralized by goodwill. Loan interest is reimbursed to participants successfully making all payments at the end of the loan term. Families are also enriched by access to transportation as clients' children may be able to participate in after-school activities, perhaps for the first time. In addition, clients have the opportunity to build their credit rating and improve their credit score. During 2024, 109 vehicles and $78,256 in down payment assistance and $17,905 interest payment reimbursement were provided. In addition to vehicles, the cars to work - last mile to work program repairs and provides bicycles to participants with transportation barriers. The last mile to work program provided 323 bicycles to participants. Goodwill's excel center is a tuition free high school that gives adults ages 18-64 a second chance to earn a high school diploma. The excel center offers support services such as on-site child care, transportation assistance, college credit, and industry-recognized certification courses. Through access to additional goodwill programs such as employment and disability services, a justice-involved reentry program, and services for first-time mothers, the excel center is able to help remove barriers to education and empower individuals to achieve their goals.