Goodwill Industries Of Metropolitan Chicago Inc

Goodwill operated three workforce connection centers, in the metropolitan chicago area, with locations in lombard, north riverside and in the west englewood community. The centers provided free job search and support services to the general public, regardless of income or other qualifying criteria. These centers were developed to help individuals who are unemployed or underemployed find and keep jobs. Workforce connection center staff provide assistance throughout the job search process, including resume development, job leads/applications, computer access, job-search strategies, interview prep, and access to resources needed to sustain employment. The workforce connection centers host employer recruitment events to connect job seekers with employers in need of employees. Goodwill also (continued on schedule o) collaborates with other local organizations to connect center customers to additional resources such as driver's license recovery programs, counseling, benefits assistance, and help with housing and other concerns. Together, these centers provided services to more than 4,000 people in 2024.