Job Training
We provide job training to thousands of Oklahomans every year! In 2023, our Employment Services Center provided over 10,000 services to clients, including help with resumes, job applications, GCPI and virtual training, and so much more!
Building careers and strengthening communities.
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.
Our mission is helping Oklahomans overcome challenges to employment.
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:
Employment Opportunities
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!
Certification Programming
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.
Our Mission by the Numbers
4,525
unique individuals served through Goodwill’s Workforce Development programs in 2025
770
verified job placements, with participants earning an average hourly wage of $13.45 and working an average of 33 hours per week
686
training certificates completed across Employment Essentials, Warehousing & Logistics classes and others
1,021
resumes and cover letters were prepared in 2025 through our Employment Service Centers and Employment Services Mobile Unit
Our Core Values
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.
Respect
We listen, show care and compassion, and appreciate other opinions.
Integrity
We are committed to upholding our values, doing
the right thing, and being open and truthful.
Commitment
We pursue excellence by holding ourselves and others accountable and working
as a team.
Innovation
We seek better ways of doing things and welcome new ideas that help us learn and grow.
A culture of respect.
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.
Shellie Exemplifies Second-Chance Employment
Michael Goes From Homeless To Hopeful
How a Single Mom Found Purpose at Goodwill
The Story of Goodwill Central Oklahoma
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.
Certifications
In 2022, Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma received a three-year accreditation from CARF International, an esteemed global accrediting agency. This marks the first time Goodwill has earned a Three-Year Accreditation, following a comprehensive evaluation of our operations and services by CARF personnel. This achievement reflects the high quality and person-centered services we provide to individuals facing employment challenges. Receiving CARF accreditation is the highest honor an organization can achieve, demonstrating Goodwill’s commitment to excellence in delivering measurable, accountable, and high-quality services. CARF provides a dedicated telephone line for receiving public feedback. You can call toll free at (866) 510-2273.
Our Partners
