Goodwill Industries rolls out clean tech, EV charging and AI training
Updated
Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 10
Goodwill Industries rolls out clean tech, EV charging and AI training
11 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 10
Chief executive Steven Preston said the programmes will serve two million people annually through 650 job centres, with courses including solar, heat pumps and Google AI certificates.
Goodwill said it is partnering with companies including Accenture, General Motors and Lowe's as it expands training in trade skills, healthcare, hospitality and digital work.
The nonprofit, founded in 1902, runs more than 3,400 stores and nearly 140,000 employees, using store profits, philanthropy and government support to fund workforce and prison re-entry services.
As AI redefines jobs, are Goodwill's new tech training programs enough to combat the looming 'generational recession' for America's youth?
Goodwill's programs boast a 5% recidivism rate. Can this model scale nationally, especially if facing potential federal funding cuts?
Goodwill’s Strategic Workforce Response: 2.1 Million Served with Clean Energy and AI Skills in 2024
Overview
Goodwill is responding to the urgent demand for skilled workers in the rapidly changing clean energy and technology sectors by launching the Goodwill Clean Tech Accelerator and offering free AI training programs. These initiatives equip individuals with the skills needed for the evolving workforce, addressing both the ongoing clean energy transition and the increasing use of artificial intelligence in the workplace. By providing accessible, non-degree pathways, Goodwill helps people gain valuable expertise and improve their economic mobility, showing a strong commitment to supporting communities as the job market transforms.