If you’ve been unemployed for an extended amount of time, we can help you with whatever you may need to find and maintain meaningful and sustainable employment. We offer one-on-one guidance to assess your current skills and offer training and certification opportunities so you can learn new skills. We can also help you build a fresh resume and practice interviewing to help boost your confidence. Goodwill is here to help you successfully get back into the workforce and we have numerous programs designed to help those struggling to find work.

Program services are offered by Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties at no cost to you.

Services we provide:

  • Resume building and interview practice
  • Individualized assessments and job skills development
  • Job placement

We offer several trainings and certification opportunities designed to help you gain workplace skills in support of your career goals. 

Visit the training and career advancement page!

Supportive services are available upon request on a per need basis and may include assistance getting work clothes, tools, bus passes, gas money, and more.

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Eligibility:

Must be able to verify term of unemployment and be at least 18 years of age. Eligibility varies by program and other eligibility requirements may apply. Contact us to learn more.

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Text us at: (805) 633-0679

Call us at: (805) 981-0130

Email us at workforceservices@goodwillvsb.org

Mission Services Office Locations

Ventura County

Santa Barbara County