Partner With Us

Businesses which engage with Goodwill in any THREE of the following ways will receive SUPPORTING PARTNER* recognition:

• Job Training/Education Program Partner under $15,000
• Event Sponsor under $15,000
• Retail Promotion Partner under $15,000
• Corporate Grant under $15,000
• Hire 2-14 Goodwill program graduates during a single calendar year
• Corporate DreamMaker $2,500+
• Goodwill Contract Services client $1,500+
• In-kind Donations valued at $1,500+
• Attended Donation Station site host
• Donation drive host

*Cumulative giving of $15,000 or more will qualify a business as a PREMIER Partner.

• Opportunity to have a representative on the Business Advisory Council (BAC) that assists in keeping the program’s curriculum current with cutting edge technologies and industry trends.
• Opportunity to have a representative speak with program participants about your company’s corporate culture, work environment and employment benefits.
• Opportunity to provide your new or incumbent employees with a complimentary session of Goodwill’s Career Readiness Education & Development (CRED) class at your place of business. This abbreviated version of the CRED curriculum includes the basics in math, computers, career preparation, financial literacy and work fundamentals.
• Opportunity to host a hiring event at Goodwill to specifically address your company’s labor needs.
• Invitation to participate in Goodwill’s ongoing job fairs and networking events, attend Goodwill program graduations and other program events to interact with students and hear their stories.
• Recognition on Goodwill’s website and social media platforms.
• Focus of a media release announcing your company’s support of the Career Catalyst Circle.
• Customized media activity.
• Logo placement on program materials.
• Name recognition on a display outside the program’s “home” within the Milgard Work Opportunity Center.

Businesses that provide an annual grant of $10,000 directed toward one of the three Goodwill programs.

Is your organization experiencing high turnover rates and out of control recruiting costs?

Goodwill has partnered with Clover Park Technical College to create a training program that focuses on employee engagement through ESL classes, financial literacy and enhancing workplace competencies.

Our unique partnership provides the following:

• Fully customized Vocational English as a Second Language curriculum taught on location at your facility, scheduled to fit your needs; approximately 6 hours per week/10 weeks per quarter
• Curriculum design accommodates work based needs, enhancing current employee’s abilities to communicate in English (written/verbal) around job duties, responsibilities, safety concerns and work place competencies
• Embedded case manager in support of employees enrolled in the program, as well as other employees if desired
• All workbooks, notebooks, class supplies and snacks are included
• Class size 16-20 students per quarter
• Four college quarters of instruction and support

This innovative 45-hour training course provides those looking for work, or to advance their career, with the skills necessary to become successful employees. Students may attend any or all classes, and will receive our Career Readiness Credential upon completion of all 45 hours of training.

• Math Basics: Review of decimals, fractions and percentages
• Computer Basics: Digital literacy instruction to include Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Career Preparation: Assess skills and abilities, create a resume and learn how to dress professionally
• Financial Literacy: Educational funding, budget basics, credit reports and loans
• Work Fundamentals: Time management, written and verbal communications, customer service, working with a team and conflict resolution
• Employment Placement: Professional social media profiles, networking and mock interviews