Goodwill to Host Workshops for Workforce Development Month
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (Sept. 2, 2022) — Throughout September, Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont is celebrating National Workforce Development Month, which recognizes the hard work and significant impact made by workforce professionals in advancing national and local economies today, with two workshops.
Goodwill will hold two employability skills workshops this month, from Sept. 6 through 8 in Pittsfield, and Sept. 20 through 22 in North Adams, from 1 to 4 p.m. The training programs, which will be offered in person and virtually, focus on assisting participants to acquire the skills needed to obtain and retain employment.
"From résumé building and interview preparation to connecting job seekers to local employers and community colleges, Goodwill provides a range of services to help job seekers find good, sustainable jobs," said Kathy Anker, vice president of Mission Services.
To register and apply for a scholarship, go to goodwill-berkshires.org/
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s latest jobs report, nationally, unemployment has remained the same for months (currently at 3.7 percent) and wages are growing; however, millions of workers across the country still struggle with underemployment and low wages and more than 11 million jobs currently remain unfilled.
To learn more, visit www.goodwill-berkshires.org.
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