Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County
Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County is an organization in Long Beach, CA offering disability services, education, employment, healthcare, housing, and training. Provides job training, education and placement services for people facing employment barriers.
- Location
- Long Beach, CA
- Services
- Disability services, Education, Employment, Healthcare, Housing, Training
- Website
- https://thinkgood.org/
Services
Career Center Services
Provides free employment assistance including career counseling, resume building, education planning, job search support, and interview preparation.
Application: Call ahead to schedule an appointment or visit during walk-in hours.
Fees: Services are provided free of charge.
Schedule: Monday through Thursday: appointment hours 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, walk-in hours 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Friday: appointment hours 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, walk-in hours 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Closed daily for lunch 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Certified Nurse Assistant Training Program
Provides classroom instruction and clinical training preparing students to take the California CNA exam, along with post-graduation career ladder support for up to five years.
Eligibility: Must be 18 years of age or older, have low or no income, have no criminal background, pass a ninth-grade reading and math assessment, and pass a nurse entrance interview.
Application: Prospective students submit an application online via the website form.
Fees: Students must pay a nominal eligibility fee.
Security Officer Training Program
Offers employment preparedness and security guard instruction approved by the California BSIS. Completers earn a 40-hour BSIS Guard Card and Powers to Arrest/WMD Certificate, with employer interview opportunities and career support.
Eligibility: Candidates must be 18 years of age or older, pass a 9th-grade reading and math test, pass an FBI/DOJ Live Scan with no felonies, misdemeanors, or expungements, and meet physical requirements to lift 75 pounds, stand eight hours, walk, and run.
Application: Applications are submitted online via the program application page.
Schedule: The course lasts two weeks and is taught weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Computer Skills Training Program
Offers free quarterly 10-week instruction in Microsoft Office applications for beginner and intermediate computer users.
Eligibility: The program is open to the public for beginners and mid-skilled users.
Application: Register by calling 562-435-3411 ext. 234.
Fees: Free of charge.
Schedule: 10-week courses start quarterly in January, April, July, and October, with morning and evening class options available.
Supported Employment Program
Helps participants with disabilities work in industries such as manufacturing, retail, warehousing, and healthcare through direct placement, individual placement with job coaching, or paid internships.
Eligibility: Open to participants with disabilities who are referred by the California Department of Rehabilitation or eligible for Regional Center services, and able to work between 20 and 40 hours per week.
Application: Contact the Workforce Development Department at (562) 435-3411, ext. 263. Enrollment is subject to a first-come, first-served waiting list.
Life Skills and Employment Preparation Program
A 2-week program designed for people experiencing homelessness that provides counseling, transitional and permanent housing assistance, and job placement support.
Eligibility: Serves individuals experiencing homelessness and job seekers facing barriers to employment.
Goodwill Works
Offers soft skills workforce training covering life management, interpersonal relationships, career development, and behavioral skills to assist in obtaining and keeping employment.
Locations
- Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County, 800 W. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA, 90806 — Career Center PCH hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (by appointment) and 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM (walk-in); Friday 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (by appointment) and 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM (walk-in). Closed daily for lunch 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
- Career Center Carson, 21827 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA, 90745 — Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (by appointment) and 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM (walk-in). Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (by appointment) and 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM (walk-in). Closed daily for lunch 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Questions
What does Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County offer?
Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County offers Career Center Services, Certified Nurse Assistant Training Program, Security Officer Training Program, Computer Skills Training Program, Supported Employment Program, Life Skills and Employment Preparation Program, and Goodwill Works.
Where is Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County?
Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County is at 800 W. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA, 90806 and 21827 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA, 90745.
How do I contact Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County?
To reach Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County, visit https://thinkgood.org/.
When is Career Center Services available?
Schedule for Career Center Services: Monday through Thursday: appointment hours 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, walk-in hours 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Friday: appointment hours 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, walk-in hours 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Closed daily for lunch 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Does Career Center Services cost anything?
Fees for Career Center Services: Services are provided free of charge.
How do I apply for Career Center Services?
Application for Career Center Services: Call ahead to schedule an appointment or visit during walk-in hours.
Who is eligible for Certified Nurse Assistant Training Program?
Eligibility for Certified Nurse Assistant Training Program: Must be 18 years of age or older, have low or no income, have no criminal background, pass a ninth-grade reading and math assessment, and pass a nurse entrance interview.
Does Certified Nurse Assistant Training Program cost anything?
Fees for Certified Nurse Assistant Training Program: Students must pay a nominal eligibility fee.
How do I apply for Certified Nurse Assistant Training Program?
Application for Certified Nurse Assistant Training Program: Prospective students submit an application online via the website form.
Who is eligible for Security Officer Training Program?
Eligibility for Security Officer Training Program: Candidates must be 18 years of age or older, pass a 9th-grade reading and math test, pass an FBI/DOJ Live Scan with no felonies, misdemeanors, or expungements, and meet physical requirements to lift 75 pounds, stand eight hours, walk, and run.
When is Security Officer Training Program available?
Schedule for Security Officer Training Program: The course lasts two weeks and is taught weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
How do I apply for Security Officer Training Program?
Application for Security Officer Training Program: Applications are submitted online via the program application page.
Who is eligible for Computer Skills Training Program?
Eligibility for Computer Skills Training Program: The program is open to the public for beginners and mid-skilled users.
When is Computer Skills Training Program available?
Schedule for Computer Skills Training Program: 10-week courses start quarterly in January, April, July, and October, with morning and evening class options available.
Does Computer Skills Training Program cost anything?
Fees for Computer Skills Training Program: Free of charge.
How do I apply for Computer Skills Training Program?
Application for Computer Skills Training Program: Register by calling 562-435-3411 ext. 234.
Who is eligible for Supported Employment Program?
Eligibility for Supported Employment Program: Open to participants with disabilities who are referred by the California Department of Rehabilitation or eligible for Regional Center services, and able to work between 20 and 40 hours per week.
How do I apply for Supported Employment Program?
Application for Supported Employment Program: Contact the Workforce Development Department at (562) 435-3411, ext. 263. Enrollment is subject to a first-come, first-served waiting list.
Who is eligible for Life Skills and Employment Preparation Program?
Eligibility for Life Skills and Employment Preparation Program: Serves individuals experiencing homelessness and job seekers facing barriers to employment.
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