October Job Training Workshops Set at Goodwill
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Retail Associate training program starts at the Goodwill Maker Space training center at 158 Tyler St. on Monday, Oct. 5.
Classes run Monday through Thursday for two and a half weeks. From store setup to merchandising, pricing and inventory management, retail training gives each participant operational skills for starting a successful career in retail.
Also in October, GoodWorks Soft Skills Workshop begins on Oct. 9 in Pittsfield and Oct 14 in North Adams. The six-week workshop is offered on location at Mildred Elley in Pittsfield and Family Place in North Adams. Classes will be held each Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This interactive, peer-to-peer facilitated workshop covers topics such as organization and decision making skills, customer service and team building with a focus on dependability, job seeking and job retention.
Ongoing job training programs at Goodwill prepare people for careers in recycling, logistics(warehousing and distribution), custodial cleaning and office work. Training is available at no-cost or low-cost to agencies and individuals.
To learn more or apply for Goodwill Job Training Programs, contact Pam Bennett at pbennett@goodwill-berkshires.org or 413-442-0061.
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