STEP | Re-Entry
STEP | Re-Entry helps currently incarcerated and previously justice-involved individuals reenter the workforce with confidence by obtaining in-demand job skills for fair-chance-friendly professions.
At Goodwill, we believe in the power of work.
From learning to earning, Goodwill empowers lives through whole-person support, education, training, and fair-chance employment, fostering a prosperous and sustainable future for all Oklahomans.
Employment is our mission.
Every service we provide works toward fulfilling that goal, whether it’s serving at-risk youth or giving a second chance to those who need one. In 2023, Goodwill provided more than 10,000 free community services, like job placement assistance and resume help, in central Oklahoma.
1,100
people found living-wage jobs via Goodwill’s job placement services
791
training classes provided to clients, team members and local employers
138
at-risk youth received valuable employment training
127
incarcerated men & women earned career credentials behind bars
Skills Training & Employment Preparation Programs
Goodwill Central Oklahoma’s free employment training services are now known as STEP. STEP if a holistic approach to job training that begins with understanding where you are, and works to create a roadmap to success with a 1:1 approach. We tailor the training you need to reach your goals, referrals to wrap-around services, access to legal aid, and more.
Step up with Goodwill
Join us at 316 S. Blackwelder Ave any Monday – Thursday between 9am – 11:30am to learn more about Goodwill’s free career service, and if you’re ready, even complete the orientation into the new program to begin your journey towards a career.
Goodwill Career Pathways Institute
The Goodwill Career Pathways Institute (GCPI) offers skills-based training and certificate programs thoughtfully considered to meet the requirements of in-demand jobs. These programs are fully accredited through the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools (OBPVS), and are the next step in your career preparedness.
Mobile Services
We take our services on the road and in the community though our two mobile vehicles, the Mobile Services Unit and the Mobile Learning Lab.
Our Mobile Services Unit is designed to bring our free services such as job application assistance, help applying for jobs, polishing up your resume to partners in the community.
Our Mobile Learning Lab is designed to bring Goodwill Career Pathways Institute, our accredited career certifications, to locations convenient to participants.
