Thank you for visiting Goodwill's Workforce Development web page. The Workforce Development Department had an exciting year in 2007, serving a record 1,173 individuals. The department also became involved in another initiative in Cambodia, provided job and life skill services in our 6 regional job junctions, and provided workforce development services in 15 counties in Northwest Ohio. Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio received the prestigious Goodwill Industries International 21st Century Global Outreach Award for its work in Pursat, Cambodia.
In preparation for Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio's 75 Anniversary, the workforce development staff adopted a new motto, "Reaching out to our local, regional and world neighbors." It is indeed Workforce Developments goal to provide job and life skills services that will enhance the lives of individuals and their families.

Thank you for supporting the work that we do throughout Northwest Ohio and 9,500 miles away in Cambodia, one of the poorest countries in the world.

Warm regards,

Deb Lagger, Director of Workforce Development
Jay Leeming, Associate Director
Richard Rife, Associate Director

Workforce Development Programs and Services

Vocational Evaluations
Vocational Evaluation provided 173 evaluations to consumers in 2007.

Assistive Technology
This department designed and altered workspace equipment for 138 individuals in 2007. What some consider physical barriers in the workplace, is an everyday job for Goodwill's Assistive Technology division.

Job Placement
Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio Jop Placement department served 199 individuals and placed 41 individuals in the competitive market during 2007. These individuals represent an additional $7,000 every week back into local economy.

Janitorial & Housekeeping Training
The Janitorial and Housekeeping Training program provided training and assessments for 38 individuals during 2007. Many of those individuals have gone on to work for our Janitorial Contracts department, while others have obtained employment as janitors in nursing homes, office buildings, churches, the Veterans Administration or for cleaning companies. Janitorial and housekeeping continue to be a necessary and widely used set of career skills.

2008 Program and Services Report Card (link)
2007 Program and Services Report Card (link)
2008 CARF Survey Results

How to request Workforce Development Services related information.
To obtain a summary of the 2002 CARF survey results, a copy of the latest Outcomes Management Report, or additional information regarding our programs, please send your request to Misty Riley or phone: Deb Lagger, M.Ed., LSW, Director of Workforce Development at: 419-255-0070.