AMP
Goodwill Columbus x AMP
A free life-changing opportunity for young adults, ages 18-24
In partnership with the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services & the Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio, Goodwill Columbus is excited to offer free specialized assistance and coaching to young Central Ohioans looking to make a positive change in their life.
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We’re Here To Help
The purpose of AMP is to help out-of-school young adults between the ages of 18-24 enter a career pathway and attain long-term self-sufficiency prior to program completion. Eligible participants will be paired with a Goodwill Columbus AMP Coach who serve as a personal advocate. Each coach will build a personalized plan to connect the participant to support services and provide assistance in life training, learning new skills, and work experience through paid and non-paid internships, job shadowing, on-the-job training, pre-apprenticeship programs.
Qualifications:
- Young adults, ages 18-24 years old
- Reside in Franklin County
- Meet eligibility requirements
- Not currently enrolled in high school
Get Started (It’s Free!)
Connect with an AMP coach today,
call or text 614-966-9283
Our Career Pathways
Ready to make a change in your life? In addition to immediate employment opportunities, Goodwill Columbus offers certified training in several in-demand fields. Below are a few, but contact an AMP coach today to learn more.
IT Pathway
Career Pathway Industry Recognized Credentials/ First Job
- CompTIA A+ or Google IT Support Professional
- Facebook Social Media Marketing Professional Certification
Career Pathway Industry Recognized Credentials/ Next Best Job
- Network+, Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker
Class Format
- CompTIA A+ classes are in-person for 12 weeks/day class, 15 weeks/night class
- Google IT Support Professional, Network +, Security +, and Certified Ethical Hacker will be completed remotely and can be completed within 3 to 6 six months depending on the student’s skill set
- Facebook Social Media classes will be remote and can be completed in 4 to 5 months depending on the student’s skill set
Hospitality / Lodging / Retail Pathways
Career Pathway Industry Recognized Credentials/First Job
- Customer Service Gold, Rise Up Retail, Front Desk Attendant, Guest Room Attendant, Kitchen Cook, Food Server
Career Pathway Industry Recognized Credentials/Next Best Job
- Maintenance (supervisory role)
Class Format:
- Classes can be completed remotely in as little 1 week per credential
Healthcare Pathway
Career Pathway Industry Recognized Credential/First Job
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
Career Pathway Industry Recognized Credentials/Next Best Job
- Medical Billing and Coding (potential for remote work), Medical Front Office Administrative Assistant, Behavior Technician
Class Format
- STNA – Classes are in-person at The Reeb Avenue Center on the south side of Columbus and can be completed in 5 weeks
- Medical Billing & Coding, Medical Front Office Adm. Asst., Behavior Technician – Classes can be completed remotely in 24 weeks or less depending on the student’s skill set
About AMP
AMP is a partnership between Franklin County Job and Family Services, the Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio, and Goodwill Columbus to deliver effective case management services to provide eligible youth with hands-on, holistic services to address barriers contributing to the lack of educational and career advancement.