Programs

  • Employment Support Programs

    Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota envisions a world where everyone experiences the power of work and offers a broad spectrum of programming to eliminate barriers to work and independence. Our programs are designed to address the multiple barriers to work that our participants face, while offering tools, strategies and guidance to develop both short- and long-term employment, education and personal goals. (Continued on Schedule O)All programs offer case management/career navigation services and fall into the following, broad categories:Pre-Employment (exploring and developing general knowledge and skills necessary for employment): 2,573 served fiscal year 2023.Services include disability benefits counseling; on-the-job evaluation and learning; Employment & Career Readiness; parenting; post-incarceration support; and career exploration. Training (providing inclusive, short-term, hands-on learning environments that prepare individuals for careers and/or advanced education in specific industries): 372 served fiscal year 2023.Targeted industries include Construction, Retail, Business Services, and Automotive; College & Career Navigation Services are also available.Employment & Career (connecting individuals to immediate employment and building long-term careers): 2,762 served fiscal year 2023.Services include job search and application support; job placement, advancement, and retention; rapid re-placement for laid-off workers; job advocacy and accommodation support; and career/education planning.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Oct 1, 2022 – Sep 30, 2023
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $34.3M

  • Program 1 [2025]

    Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota envisions a world where everyone experiences the power of work and offers a broad spectrum of programming to eliminate barriers to work and independence. Our programs are designed to address the multiple barriers to work that our participants face, while offering tools, strategies and guidance to develop both short- and long-term employment, education and personal goals. (Continued on Schedule O)Career Training and Education Services: 657 served fiscal year 2025.Services include 412-week industry-recognized training in Construction, Automotive, Clean Tech, Business, and Financial Industries, with the ability to earn industry-recognized certificates, stipends, and financial aid for eligible students.Disability Services: 2333 served fiscal year 2025.Get support with disability benefits planning and employment services to explore your strengths and interests, obtain training, and build your job-seeking skills.Employment Services: 673 served fiscal year 2025.Services include Resume, interviewing, and networking assistance; individualized support to secure employment; rapid re-employment for laid-off workers; job advocacy and accommodation support; and career/education planning.Family Stability Services: 2124 served in fiscal year 2025.Get personal, respectful, and whole-family services including case management, career navigation and job assistance, parent support groups, family benefits support, support after incarceration, referrals, housing, and transportation assistance.Youth & Young Adult Services: 74 served in fiscal year 2025.Get support in your journey from school to what comes next. Youth, ages 16-24, can explore career opportunities and access training and resources to prepare for a thriving future. Services include GED or high school diploma pathways, job placement, training, stipends available, and leadership development.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Oct 1, 2024 – Sep 30, 2025
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $39.7M