Exciting career paths start at Goodwill of Southern Nevada

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Goodwill of Southern Nevada is dedicated to building up its community in many ways, including workforce development. The nonprofit organization, known for its array of thrift stores across the Las Vegas Valley, also offers a wide range of free career services to anyone who may need it. In 2023, more than 7,600 individuals took advantage of free career services at Goodwill of Southern Nevada, and more than 2,600 found local employment, earning a collective estimated $41.5 million.

Train-to-hire programs

Goodwill’s train-to-hire programs provide participants with accelerated and thorough professional training that prepares them for immediate employment in fast-growing local industries.

1. Health care

Individuals interested in launching a career in health care have two Goodwill training programs to consider. Both are anchored by Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s newly expanded Goodwill Training Academy. 

The Medical Assistant (MA) Training program is a 90-day pathway to a Certified Clinical Assistant certificate. Upon completion, students graduate to a paid externship, putting them on the path to earning a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certificate. 

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training program begins with a weeklong bootcamp with NV HOPE that helps candidates decide if a health care career is right for them. The program features an overview of healthcare careers, exposure to hiring professionals, experience in the simulation lab at UNLV and more. For those that proceed, the next steps are formal CNA training, passing a licensing exam and gaining employment.

2. Events

The Stagehand Training program includes OSHA 10 certification, teaching participants how to install and move stages, seating, equipment and furniture. Graduates of this program are typically hired on the spot for roles preparing stadiums and arenas for sports and entertainment events.

For those living with disability

Goodwill of Southern Nevada offers five disability training programs for those living with disabilities. The Community Based Training program assesses an individual’s work skills and helps develop additional skills that may be needed for successful employment in retail, electronic recycling and demanufacturing, cashiering, janitorial roles and warehouse positions. 

Additional opportunities for those living with disabilities include the Student Work Experience program, where CCSD high school special education students volunteer once a week at a designated store to gain work skills and experience inclusion in a welcoming retail environment.

Career Coaching

Goodwill Veteran Services offers career coaching for veterans, military families and spouses of active-duty service members. In 2023, Goodwill of Southern Nevada served 250 veterans and military families. The organization also has career centers with career coaches ready to guide participants through the organization’s workforce development pipeline. Free career coaching services, career services information sessions and career workshops are all available for those seeking meaningful employment and thriving careers.