We Train and Support People to be Their Best
Our job training & placement programs pave the way for people with disabilities, disadvantages, and other barriers to discover their maximum potential. Each program has unique advantages—from helping participants gain hands-on work experience to teaching soft skills and collaboration. Explore our programs below to learn more about each opportunity.
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Goodwill Pathways
Provides everything you need for a successful job search. In our training centers throughout Omaha and Council Bluffs, you gain access to resource navigation, job boards, computers, resume and cover letter writing assistance, job fairs, and even support from a career coach.
We knock down barriers for people struggling with job search, job training, and job advancement by offering skills-based learning opportunities and support.
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Our Programs
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AbilityOne
AbilityOne provides job opportunities for individuals with documented disabilities. All AbilityOne positions allow employees to build skills both independently and in team settings to help ensure long-term employment.
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Adult Education Center
Our Adult Education Center provides vocational training and promotes academic success, preparing students past the age of 21 to earn their high school diploma. The curriculum is hybrid coursework based on Nebraska’s high school graduation requirements.
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Healthcare
CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training and certification is an accelerated two-week program. Our CNA program includes theory, lab and clinical classes. After you complete your CNA, we can provide instruction and preparation for the Pediatric CNA certification or help individuals obtain their Medical Aid Certification.
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Work Experience
Our Work Experience program helps high school students with disabilities discover the power of work in a supportive work environment.
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Trades
Forklift Training – Goodwill offers the certification and training required for individuals seeking the credentials to operate a forklift.
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YouthBuild
This skills-training program is designed to prepare youth for apprenticeships in the construction trades and obtain a high school diploma.
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Our Community Impact
We’re humbled to have helped thousands of individuals in the Omaha area earn a living over the years. Over the past two years, we experienced a 124% increase in services compared to the prior four years with Goodwill providing 87,490 services (2023+2024) vs 65,336 services (2019-2022).
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1201
People served with 196 placed into jobs outside of Goodwill in 2024
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37,377
Services Provided
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$17.55
Average Hourly Rate at Placement
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4
Number of training centers in the Omaha Metro that offer free services to the community
Our Locations
Visit our training centers during walk-in hours to receive services.
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Stockyards Plaza
3505 L St.
Omaha, NE 68107Phone: 531-263-7142
Walk in Hours:
Monday: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Benson Park Plaza
4805 N 72nd St
Omaha, NE 68134Phone: (402) 341-4609
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Northeast Training Center
1021 N 46th St
Omaha, NE 68132Phone: 402-231-1933
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Charles E Lakin Center
705 N 16th St.
Council Bluffs, IA 51505Phone: 402-231-1933
Walk in Hours:
Thursday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm