Job Training
Workforce Development
We believe in the power of work.
Goodwill Columbus is proud to be one of the region’s largest job providers and a trusted source in Central Ohio for putting people to work through our job skills, training, and first or next best employment opportunities.
Free Classes & Certifications
Goodwill Columbus understands the Power of Work. Whether in-person or remote, career consultants from the WFD team are here to help you on your career path – whether that is your first or your next best job. If you’re ready to take the next step, you can reach out us by completing the form and one of our team members will be in touch with you.
Our career service programs include:
- Individualized Career Plans that will identify each person’s next steps towards a career
- Short term upskilling and/or reskilling opportunities for industry recognized credentials in IT, Healthcare, or Hospitality/Lodging/Retail
- Continuous one-on-one coaching to help individual’s eliminate barriers for success
- Job placement with central Ohio’s best employers
Types of Classes & Certifications
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
Business Services Career Pathways
NEW Career Pathway Industry Recognized Credential/First Job
- Mortgage Originator License through the NMLS
Class Format
- Classes will be completed in a hybrid delivery model for 4 weeks
- Fully remote options are available for those unable to attend 2 days of in-person classes weekly
Upskilling/ Reskilling Opportunities
Industry Recognized Credentials
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
Class Format
- Classes can be completed remotely at home or by utilizing the Upskilling Lab for computer and Wi-Fi access at Goodwill Columbus
- Credentials can be completed in 3 to 6 months per credential depending on the student’s skill set
Digital Literacy – Computer Basics, Internet Safety, Use of Smartphones and Tablets
Class Format
- In person classes are available Monday thru Friday at Columbus Metropolitan Library branches throughout central Ohio as well the Ohio Means Job Center. Please click here to see class availability
Workforce Development Inquiry
Connect with a career consultant today, call or text
614-966-9283 or click to schedule directly via Calendly.
Ohio to Work
Get access to resources that can help you find the right career for you.
As part our goal to equip 100,000 people with the tools to advance economic mobility through the power of work by 2030, Goodwill has partnered with JobsOhio on the new Ohio To Work initiative designed to help job-seeking Ohioans find career resources to find work or move into long-term careers with local employers.
Ohio To Work combines Goodwill’s resources to reach unemployed and at-risk workers in Ohio by expanding coaching and support services, career services, tools, training programs and supplementing funding options to cover training costs. Learn more about Ohio To Work
The Ohio To Work program provides job seekers with the opportunity to access free career guidance and resources. To receive support from Ohio To Work and Goodwill Columbus, connect with a Goodwill Columbus coach today.