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DAY services

This participant-driven programming helps develop, maintain, and increase independence in the areas of self-care, socialization, communication, education, and life skills for adults with a physical, developmental and/or mental health diagnosis.

RETAIL SKILLS TRAINING

This six-week Retail Skills Training Program teaches industry-specific skills and transferable adaptive skills, preparing participants for the retail sector with recognized credentials.

Warehouse & Safety Training

This six-week Warehouse Skills Training Program equips participants with essential logistics and warehouse management skills, alongside adaptive skills for broader employability.

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REFUGEE EMPLOYMENT SKILLS PROGRAM (RESP)

The Refugee Employment Skills Program (RESP) is an introduction to the American workplace for women of refugee status. In partnership with Children & Families of Iowa (CFI), Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa and the Iowa Workforce Development (IWD), this skills training program is designed to set these women up for success in the workplace and in Iowa.

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT

Our Supported Employment team inclusively empowers adults with physical, developmental, or mental health conditions, providing comprehensive guidance through the journey of securing and sustaining purposeful employement.

Our Training Location

Goodwill of Central Iowa HQ

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EMPOWERING JOURNEYS TO SUCCESS

Introducing RESP At Goodwill, we believe everyone is worthy and all people are capable of great…

LEVI’S STORY

Meet Levi Levi began his journey with Goodwill of Central Iowa (GCI) in the fall…

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A DAY WITH SADIE

Building Confidence Through Connection Sadie came to Goodwill of Central Iowa in search of a supportive…

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CHANGING LIVES

Goodwill of Central Iowa is Inspiring Confidence, Building Skills & Redefining Inclusion In the Workplace You…