Military and Veteran Services offered at Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region - Milgard Work Opportunity Center
Military and Veteran Services offered at Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region - Milgard Work Opportunity Center
Aims to help veterans transition from military life to a successful civilian life. Partners with a vast network of outside agencies to provide a comprehensive program catered to the individual and his/her family. Services include: - job placement service and employer networking opportunities, - skills training including resume writing skills, - career testing that helps narrow down interests to find a most suitable occupation, - military to civilian transition mentoring services, - job retention program, - agency referral, - individual and family counseling, - whole family financial strengthening training including financial education and housing counseling, - family services including career placement help, counseling, motivation and confidence to find work. Offers employers who hire veterans services like free placement and screening services, employee job match, qualified applicants and tax incentives for hiring veterans. Will also meet at the Lacey Veteran's Hub by appointment.
Physical Address
714 South 27th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
Hours
General Office Hours: M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm
Website
Application process
Call 253-573-6523 or email [email protected]
Fee
No cost.
Eligibility
The program focuses on veterans, transitioning service members, spouses, independent child 16-24 living at home or caregiver of Veteran. Any era of military service is eligible.
Agency info
Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region
Operates 36 retail stores in over 15 counties, and 5 in-person Work Opportunity Centers in Tacoma, Longview, Union Gap, Lacey, and Kent. Hosts a Digital Work Opportunity Center that is accessible to anyone with an internet connected device. Work Opportunity Centers provide Vocational Job training and Life Skills classes that are open to the community. Operate a licensed Vocational Training School and numerous community-based training and support programs, providing thousands of people throughout the 15-county region the education and life skills they need to achieve long-term success. Programs are based on the current needs of the communities served, and the goal is to have each person leave a programs with the tools necessary to gain employment and a career path. A century ago, our Goodwill opened its doors with the commitment to support people wanting to better their employment and build a career. Vision: Every person has the opportunity to learn, work, and thrive in all aspects of life. Mission: To achieve our vision, we are committed to dismantling racism and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion so we can help people reach their fullest potential through education, job placement, and career pathway services. We do our work with great gratitude for the community donations, purchases, and partnerships that make our mission possible.