Goodwill Industries of Rhode Island
Address
100 Houghton Street
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 861-2080
Description:
Provides training, education and other services which result in employment and expanded opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment in order to enhance their capacity for independent living, increased quality of life and work.
Services:
Vocational Evaluation
Community Assessments
Personal and professional development
Job seeking skills, traditional and emerging techniques
Internships and occupational skills training
Job placement and retention services
Education services for students with special needs
E-Waste Training Program
Adult Education (ESL, Computer training)
Services
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Description
No Christmas Baskets for 2017
Geography Served
None
Contact
Description
No Christmas Meals for 2017
Geography Served
None
Contact
Description
Provides training, education and other services which result in employment and expanded opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment in order to enhance their capacity for independent living, increased quality of life and work. Services: Vocational Evaluation Community Assessments Personal and professional development Job seeking skills � traditional and emerging techniques Internships and occupational skills training Job placement and retention services Education services for students with special needs E-Waste Training Program
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM
Eligibility
Must come from referring agency. Individuals with physical or mental challenges, People transitioning from welfare to work, Those who are deaf or hard of hearing, People who are underemployed or unemployed, Individuals who have had an injury resulting in the need for retraining or a career change, High school students at risk for dropping out.
Fees
Must come with Reccomendation from DHS
Intake Procedure
By appointment
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides training, education and other services which result in employment and expanded opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment in order to enhance their capacity for independent living, increased quality of life and work. Services: Vocational Evaluation Community Assessments Personal and professional development Job seeking skills � traditional and emerging techniques Internships and occupational skills training Job placement and retention services Education services for students with special needs E-Waste Training Program Adult Education (ESL, Computer training) Provides training, education and other services which result in employment and expanded opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment in order to enhance their capacity for independent living, increased quality of life and work. Services: Vocational Evaluation Community Assessments Personal and professional development Job seeking skills � traditional and emerging techniques Internships and occupational skills training Job placement and retention services Education services for students with special needs E-Waste Training Program
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00AM - 4:30PM Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM
Eligibility
Must come from referring agency. Individuals with physical or mental challenges, People transitioning from welfare to work, Folks whose primary language is Spanish and who also have an additional barrier, Those who are deaf or hard of hearing, People who are underemployed or unemployed, Individuals who have had an injury resulting in the need for retraining or a career change, High school students at risk for dropping out. Must come from referring agency. Individuals with physical or mental challenges, People transitioning from welfare to work, Those who are deaf or hard of hearing, People who are underemployed or unemployed, Individuals who have had an injury resulting in the need for retraining or a career change, High school students at risk for dropping out.
Fees
per agreements with ORS, DHS, DTL, RIDE, RIPTA Must come with Reccomendation from DHS
Intake Procedure
By appointment
Languages
All (ESOL) program
Service Area
Rhode Island Statewide
Geography Served
None
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides training, education and other services which result in employment and expanded opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment in order to enhance their capacity for independent living, increased quality of life and work. Services: Job placement assistance Work experience Job shadowing opportunities Work readiness training Interview practice Situational Assessments Job retention training Mentoring Goodwill also works with employers to provide employment opportunities to individuals who have barriers to employment. Goodwill employees and volunteers act as mentors and role models before and after employment to ensure success for both our client and the employer. Goodwill clients are also provided with information regarding their rights as it pertains to confidentiality, the ADA and the right to disclose or not disclose their disability as it pertains to employment.
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM
Eligibility
Must come from referring agency. Individuals with physical or mental challenges, People transitioning from welfare to work, Those who are deaf or hard of hearing, People who are underemployed or unemployed, Individuals who have had an injury resulting in the need for retraining or a career change, High school students at risk for dropping out.
Fees
Must come with Reccomendation from DHS
Intake Procedure
By appointment
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
Vocational Resources
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 15, 2022
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Year Incorporated:
1863
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
No Christmas Baskets for 2017
Geography Served
None
Contact
Description
No Christmas Meals for 2017
Geography Served
None
Contact
Description
Provides training, education and other services which result in employment and expanded opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment in order to enhance their capacity for independent living, increased quality of life and work. Services: Vocational Evaluation Community Assessments Personal and professional development Job seeking skills � traditional and emerging techniques Internships and occupational skills training Job placement and retention services Education services for students with special needs E-Waste Training Program
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM
Eligibility
Must come from referring agency. Individuals with physical or mental challenges, People transitioning from welfare to work, Those who are deaf or hard of hearing, People who are underemployed or unemployed, Individuals who have had an injury resulting in the need for retraining or a career change, High school students at risk for dropping out.
Fees
Must come with Reccomendation from DHS
Intake Procedure
By appointment
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides training, education and other services which result in employment and expanded opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment in order to enhance their capacity for independent living, increased quality of life and work. Services: Vocational Evaluation Community Assessments Personal and professional development Job seeking skills � traditional and emerging techniques Internships and occupational skills training Job placement and retention services Education services for students with special needs E-Waste Training Program Adult Education (ESL, Computer training) Provides training, education and other services which result in employment and expanded opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment in order to enhance their capacity for independent living, increased quality of life and work. Services: Vocational Evaluation Community Assessments Personal and professional development Job seeking skills � traditional and emerging techniques Internships and occupational skills training Job placement and retention services Education services for students with special needs E-Waste Training Program
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00AM - 4:30PM Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM
Eligibility
Must come from referring agency. Individuals with physical or mental challenges, People transitioning from welfare to work, Folks whose primary language is Spanish and who also have an additional barrier, Those who are deaf or hard of hearing, People who are underemployed or unemployed, Individuals who have had an injury resulting in the need for retraining or a career change, High school students at risk for dropping out. Must come from referring agency. Individuals with physical or mental challenges, People transitioning from welfare to work, Those who are deaf or hard of hearing, People who are underemployed or unemployed, Individuals who have had an injury resulting in the need for retraining or a career change, High school students at risk for dropping out.
Fees
per agreements with ORS, DHS, DTL, RIDE, RIPTA Must come with Reccomendation from DHS
Intake Procedure
By appointment
Languages
All (ESOL) program
Service Area
Rhode Island Statewide
Geography Served
None
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides training, education and other services which result in employment and expanded opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment in order to enhance their capacity for independent living, increased quality of life and work. Services: Job placement assistance Work experience Job shadowing opportunities Work readiness training Interview practice Situational Assessments Job retention training Mentoring Goodwill also works with employers to provide employment opportunities to individuals who have barriers to employment. Goodwill employees and volunteers act as mentors and role models before and after employment to ensure success for both our client and the employer. Goodwill clients are also provided with information regarding their rights as it pertains to confidentiality, the ADA and the right to disclose or not disclose their disability as it pertains to employment.
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM
Eligibility
Must come from referring agency. Individuals with physical or mental challenges, People transitioning from welfare to work, Those who are deaf or hard of hearing, People who are underemployed or unemployed, Individuals who have had an injury resulting in the need for retraining or a career change, High school students at risk for dropping out.
Fees
Must come with Reccomendation from DHS
Intake Procedure
By appointment
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
100 Houghton Street
Providence, RI 02904
Mailing
100 Houghton Street
Providence, RI 02904
Contacts
Youth Center
Primary Contact
Other
(401) 444-0885
Christine Yanki
Oversees holiday programs
(401) 861-2080 x219
Jeffrey Machado
President/CEO
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 861-2080
Fax
(401) 454-0889
Other
(401) 444-0885
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