WFD Landing (Infrastructure)
Explore a career in infrastructure.
Get skills, certifications, and support to help start or advance your career in construction, transportation, or technology. All for free.
Why Goodwill?
At Goodwill Columbus, we believe in the “power of work.” Our goal is to help you reach your goals! Our free job training programs and credentials are open to the public — regardless of work experience — and accessible throughout Franklin County.
- Always free
- 1-on-1 job coaching
- Industry-recognized credentials
- Job placement help at Central Ohio’s top employers
Ready to start your career in infrastructure?
Specialized training and industry-recognized credentials can help accelerate your career in a variety of exciting roles.
Long-Haul Truck Driver
Long-haul truckers, the backbone of our economy, transport goods across state lines. These skilled professionals ensure products arrive safely and on schedule, navigating roads and regulations with expertise.
Average wage: Around $58,080
Logistics Coordinator
Logistics coordinators are responsible for overseeing the movement of goods from suppliers to consumers, ensuring timely and accurate delivery while optimizing efficiency and optimizing costs.
Average wage: Around $50,960
Fiber Optic Installer
Fiber optic installers are responsible for installing and maintaining fiber optic cables and systems. They ensure the proper functioning of networks for applications like internet, data centers, and telecommunications.
Average wage: Around $54,288
Cabling Technician
Cable technicians install, maintain, and repairs cable TV, internet, and phone systems in both residential and commercial settings. They maintain the integrity of the cabling infrastructure.
Average wage: Around $48,830
Explore free courses and certifications
Logistics (Roads2Work)
Start your career in the transportation industry as a commercial driver (Class A CDL) – no experience necessary!
Goodwill is proud to partner with Capital Transportation Academy on Roads2Work – Franklin County. Our mission is to ensure that anyone who has the desire and commitment to become a commercial driver can access the resources they need to achieve their goals.
Training can be completed in as little as five weeks. Many national partner employers hire graduates immediately, with salaries between $50,000-$60,000 plus benefits.
Trainees must past a physical and drug screen.
Broadband Infrastructure
The program prepares students for careers as fiber optic cable installers, broadband equipment installation technicians, troubleshooters, fiber optic splicing technicians, and more.
Criteria for students:
Candidates must be 18+ years of age and have a diploma/equivalent.
Candidates must be able to distinguish between colors.
Candidates must be able to navigate small enclosures.
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Meet AJ
“Without Goodwill, none of this would be possible. There was no way I could have paid for CDL school on my own. This has been my dream for the longest. I just needed someone to believe in me. And that’s where Goodwill came in.”