STEP | Reentry
STEP | Reentry 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 2025, Goodwill provided more than 25,000 free community services, like job placement assistance and resume help, in central Oklahoma.
4,525
unique individuals served through Goodwill’s Workforce Development programs
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
Skills Training & Employment Preparation Programs
Goodwill Central Oklahoma’s free employment training services are now known as STEP. STEP is 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 at 9 AM to learn more about Goodwill’s free career services, 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, digital literacy and professional development, to locations convenient to participants.
