Resources for an employee-first culture.
At Goodwill Central Oklahoma, we believe that employee success at every level is important. Through our Begin at Home program, our Career Navigators not only assist employees with career development, but also offer emergency resources and support for immediate needs.
Career Navigators
Our Career Navigators work with employees proactively on career development which can lead to opportunities to grow within Goodwill or beyond! Career Navigators can assist employees with their goals and provide information about free training and certifications available for employees’ growth opportunities.
Begin At Home
Career navigation & support for immediate needs
We know that many of our employees are at various stages in their career. Some employees are building on an existing career while others are simply reentering the workforce or making ends meet.
Our Begin At Home team is a one-stop resource to help resolve urgent problems and guide employees towards any available local resources, including but not limited to:
- No-cost training courses and on-the-job paid trainings
- Emergency guidance to local resources
- Food assistance, transportation, shelter/housing, childcare etc.
- Research help for external training opportunities & resources
- GED classes, driving courses etc.
- Success at work*
- Career exploration and/or personal goal setting
*Note: This process may include our EAP partner, WorkLife Partnership. Referrals to WorkLife Partnership from Begin At Home are not required.
WorkLife Partnership
Individualized support for long-term solutions
WorkLife Partnership partners with Begin At Home to strengthen the employees’ total environment with a holistic approach. Resource navigators are available to Goodwill employees with expertise to support them with anything that may keep employees from meeting their potential, including:
Accessing Affordable Housing
Family & Relationships
Utility Subsidies
Reliable Transportation
Affordable Childcare
Budgeting & Building Savings
Stress & Mental Health
