Young Adults

Connect to a brighter future through education, community services and free job training at Goodwill.

Drop In, Start Fresh

Life may get off track, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Young adults aged 17-24 — including those who have been justice involved or impacted — can create a better way forward through Goodwill whether the goal is finishing a high school diploma or attaining a career certification.

Scope of Services

  • GED completion
  • Certification training
  • Financial stability and work-readiness education
  • Career navigation and coaching
  • Career exploration
  • Community services
  • Financial aid or tuition assistance
  • Job search, placement and preparatory services
  • Leadership development
  • Education and occupational skills development
  • Childcare
  • Housing and transportation services
  • Legal services

 

Do I qualify?

Participants must be between the ages of 17-24 and meet any service- or program-specific requirements.

 

The LifeLaunch
GO Program is made possible with a $4 million grant award, covering 86% of operating costs, from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration. Goodwill is contributing leveraged funding valued at $667,414 to cover the remaining 14% of additional costs.

The Goodwill® LifeLaunch
Ignite 2.0 Program is made possible with a $4.5 million young adult reentry partnership grant award from the DOL’s Employment and Training Administration, covering 84% of operating costs. Our Goodwill is contributing leveraged funding valued at $720,420 to cover the remaining 16% of operational costs.

ready to get started?

Visit our free online platform My Career Advisor

Call a career specialist 877.538.7975 (toll-free)