What is the Goodwill WorkNOW! Project?

Goodwill WorkNOW! is part of the State of Wisconsin Transitional Jobs Demonstration Project that provides employment opportunities for qualified low-income adults. This project offers unemployed individuals, who meet certain criteria, the opportunity for training, support services and job placement and receive wages for the work they perform.

What are the eligibility guidelines for the Goodwill WorkNOW! Project?

• Anyone between the ages of 21 and 64 years old
  • Individuals older than 24 must be the biological or adoptive parent or the primary care giver for a child under the age of 18 who is a relative
• Unemployed for at least four weeks
• Ineligible for unemployment insurance benefits and W2
• Have an annual household income level less than 150% of the federal poverty level
• Must be a Wisconsin resident
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or qualified alien
• Did not work 1,040 hours in another Transitional Job

Goodwill WorkNOW! Testimonials

• “This is a very necessary and informative program in light of the tough economic downturn. This transitional job is literally a lifeline on a sinking ship.” -Barton



• “I really appreciate this Goodwill WorkNOW! program because it’s very helpful, you don’t find this program out there every day. I thank you for giving me this opportunity to get a job and for showing me how to keep a job.” -Anisha



• “I really gained a lot from this program, not only about adapting in the work place but life skills, as well.”
  -Tamara



• “This is the best program I have ever been in. Thank you so much.” -Aaron



• “You are life savers” -Tamisha

Interested in Goodwill WorkNOW!?

If you are interested in the project and believe that you may be eligible based on the guidelines above, please call one of the Goodwill WorkNOW! lines or e-mail and leave your contact information.

Telephone

Milwaukee County:	414-847-4999
Kenosha County:	262-697-4575
Goodwill WorkNOW! Toll free number:	877-896-0001

E-mail
GoodwillWorkNOW@goodwillsew.com

For Additional Job Search Resources and Assistance:

Visit the Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers or Kenosha County Job Center for assistance with building a resume and finding a job. The services are free and open to the public.

Milwaukee Workforce Connection Center 6055 N. 91st Street Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee Workforce Connection Center 3903 N. Richards Street Milwaukee, WI

Waukesha Workforce Connection Center 1400 Nike Drive Waukesha, WI

Kenosha Kenosha County Job Center 8600 Sheridan Road Kenosha, WI