Since 1936, Goodwill Central Oklahoma has been dedicated to empowering Oklahomans through job training and employment programs. Funded by donations and sales from our 27 retail stores and donation centers, we are a 100% local, non-profit organization committed to workforce development and sustainability.
Goodwill Central Oklahoma works to enhance people’s dignity and quality of life by strengthening their communities, eliminating their barriers to opportunity, and helping them reach their full potential through learning and the power of work.
We advance our mission through:
We provide job training to thousands of Oklahomans every year! In 2025, our Employment Services Center provided over 25,000 unique services to clients, including help with resumes, job applications, GCPI and virtual training, and so much more!
As a fair-chance employer, we provide career opportunities for individuals transitioning out of incarceration. We also employ individuals with disabilities – 75% of our janitorial staff has a disability!
With certifications in Forklift driving, Guest Relations, Warehouse Logistics, and others, Goodwill provides curriculum-based programs to help participants gain skills for in-demand jobs.
unique individuals served through Goodwill’s Workforce Development programs in 2025
verified job placements, with participants earning an average hourly wage of $13.45 and working an average of 33 hours per week
training certificates completed across Employment Essentials, Warehousing & Logistics classes and others
resumes and cover letters were prepared in 2025 through our Employment Service Centers and Employment Services Mobile Unit
Goodwill Central Oklahoma’s core values are pillars of our organization. They influence the way we conduct our business and ourselves when interacting with our colleagues and our community.
We listen, show care and compassion, and appreciate other opinions.
We are committed to upholding our values, doing
the right thing, and being open and truthful.
We pursue excellence by holding ourselves and others accountable and working
as a team.
We seek better ways of doing things and welcome new ideas that help us learn and grow.
Watch these videos to see how our employees live out our values every day. Want to join the Goodwill team? Visit our jobs page to explore available positions.
Goodwill was founded in Oklahoma City in 1936 through the advocacy of journalist Edith Johnson.
When Publisher E.K. Gaylord heard about the philosophy of Goodwill Industries, he asked Johnson to visit several operating sites around the country. She traveled to Missouri and Ohio before returning to Oklahoma to recommend the organization of Oklahoma Goodwill Industries, Inc. in 1936.
Today, Goodwill Central Oklahoma aims to serve a diverse range of individuals, focusing on underrepresented communities including youth ages 14-20, people with disabilities, those currently or previously incarcerated, and Oklahomans struggling with economic barriers to employment services.
