Safety and Health Training

Thanks to a grant from the Occupational Safety Health Administration, Goodwill Industries International provides free safety and health training to the public.

Take part in a series of online courses to learn how to create a safety health management system – the foundation of a workplace safety program. To participate, you must work for an organization with less than 750 employees and be covered under the OSHA Act.

Use Adobe Connect Pro, a web-based meeting tool, to take five lessons introducing the core elements of a safety health management system.

HearthBread BakeHouse, a family-owned bakery in Washington, has hired 30 Goodwill workers in positions ranging from mixers to equipment operators to packaging.

Are You Seeking Skilled Employees?

If you are an employer who needs qualified employees, look to your local Goodwill. In 2008, Goodwills placed 172,317 people in competitive jobs.

Goodwills’ job training and employment services are created to meet the needs of community employers. Local Goodwills can find employees with the skills and interests that meet the requirements of your jobs. Depending on the local Goodwill, trained workers may be available for jobs in hospitality, healthcare, banking, retail, IT, office administration, custodial services, food services, manufacturing and more. Many Goodwills have skilled workers to fill your temporary positions as well.

Local Goodwills may also consult with you about hiring workers with disabilities. They can help you understand how simple workplace accommodations and assistive technology devices can promote career success for employees with disabilities.

Goodwills can also connect you with information about tax benefits and special funding opportunities that may be available when you hire workers with disabilities and/or those who have low-incomes.