We have several no-cost programs designed to help our community members find and gain meaningful employment, including programs for those who are formerly justice-involved, looking for work, and struggling to find a job. Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties can help you find and maintain sustainable employment. We help people in our community who have criminal convictions (misdemeanor and/or felony) successfully re-enter the workforce and provide the tools you need to be successful.
Services we provide:
- Job preparation workshops and job skills training
- Resume building and interview practice
- Job placement and/or paid work experience
- Certificate of program completion
- Supportive services are available upon request on a per need basis and may include assistance getting uniforms or work clothes, tools, bus passes, gas money, and more.
- We offer several trainings and certification opportunities designed to help you gain workplace skills in support of your career goals.
Eligibility:
Must be over the age of 18 with a misdemeanor and/or felony conviction and be able to provide right-to-work documents. Eligibility varies by program and other eligibility requirements may apply. Contact us to learn more.
Funding provided by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This institution is an equal opportunity provider. USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer, and Lender. Click here for full nondiscrimination statement and funding statement
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Text us at: (805) 253-3042
Call us at: (805) 981-0130
Email us at workforceservices@goodwillvsb.org