GoodSTART WIOA Youth Program

Guidance and Support for Young Adults Starting Their Careers

Through the partnership with West Michigan Works, GoodSTART provides out-of-school youth ages 16-24 the resources, supports, and funding for training and/or employment services. The GoodSTART Program is housed at the Goodwill Employment Center. Individuals in GoodSTART can attend Goodwill’s Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Training Program where they can take the training, prepare for the certified nurse aide exam, and find a rewarding job in the health care industry. If healthcare is not the direction they may want to take, we have partnerships with other training providers/workforce agencies which will lead to a rewarding career.

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GoodSTART will match you with a career coach who will develop a career plan to help you:

• Explore jobs and careers with strong hiring potential.

• Prepare for education or training beyond high school or GED completion.

• Provide monthly check-ins and support to keep you moving in the right direction.

• Improve your study skills and overcome obstacles to make sure you graduate.

• Get hands-on work experience (paid/unpaid) to explore career options.

• Finish high school or earn your GED in a non-traditional school setting.

• Learn the technical skills needed for a career with paid scholarships.

• Prepare for work while earning your GED and occupational credential.

• Discover how to start your own business.

• Get connected to supports such as clothing and transportation to help with your job search, employment, or training expenses.

• Meet with an adult mentor to help you succeed.

• Connect to other services you might need, like counseling.

• Learn how to manage your money.

• Develop leadership skills.

Individuals must qualify to enroll. Scholarships may be available. Eligibility may be based on income and other factors. Certain documentation is required to enroll, including specific forms of ID and proof of income.

Location

Goodwill Employment Center

3777 Sparks Drive SE,

Grand Rapids, MI 49546.

Apply to GoodSTART

If you are interested in enrolling into GoodSTART, click the button below to apply.

Contact

For more information or if you have any questions, contact us at:

GOODSTART@GOODWILLGR.ORG

Why apply?

• 1-on-1 career coaching

• Paid scholarship for training

• Hands-on work experience

• Monthly check-ins

• Dedicated support

Click Here To Apply

Our enrollment team will process your application to determine eligibility and connect with you about the next steps.

For individuals interested in Goodwill’s CNA Training Program, please apply HERE.