MI Tri-Share Child Care Program assists qualifying employees, who work with participating employers, with child care costs. Through this innovative new approach, child care expenses are shared by the employer, the employee, and the State of Michigan with each contributing one-third of the cost.
The advantages to the program are it allows employers to invest and retain their talent, helps employees pay for quality child care, and helps child care providers stabilize their business.
The program assists qualifying employees who have an income between 200% to 325% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Goodwill Industries of West Michigan is a designated MI Tri-Share Child Care Hub administering the program to businesses located in Muskegon, Ottawa, Newaygo, Lake, and Mason counties.
Employers, families, and child care providers who would like to participate please contact Program Manager Catrina Rule at (231) 722-7871, x1015. To send Catrina an email, please use the Send Us a Message form on our Contact Us page.
To learn more, view the flyers below.
Goodwill offers a variety of financial services to help people build a successful future and achieve their financial goals. Services include one-on-one support and coaching on budgeting, saving, debt reduction, and more.
Services provided at Goodwill Career Center, and other locations.
GoodTempsis a temporary staffing agency offering displaced workers, ex-offenders, and others, assistance in entering or re-entering the job market. Using its extensive network of local employers, GoodTemps places individuals in a wide variety of occupations and skill levels. Temporary assignments are often the “foot in the door” that lead to permanent placements. There are no start-up or placement agency service fees for workers. Workers receive weekly paychecks while gaining valuable work experience and contacts.
For more information call (231) 739-9010 or visit www.goodtempsmi.com.
Services provided at Goodwill Career Center.
GoodWorks is a three-week program designed to improve employability skills and work behaviors to ensure successful long-term job placement in the community. Participants may be referred internally or by a community partner. GoodWorks is aimed at individuals who have had long gaps in employment and/or those who need extra support before securing permanent employment. A career coach works one-on-one with each participant to create a customized plan to meet their employment goals. The program consists of two main parts. Part one involves classroom instruction including topics such as communication and interpersonal skills, mock interviews, résumé writing, job search, interview preparation, job retention, budgeting, and more. Part two involves paid work experience training in Goodwill’s Industrial Services Center doing work such as packaging and assembly for Goodwill’s contract partners. There is no fee for eligible participants.
Services provided at Goodwill Career Center.
Designed to prepare individuals to meet the quality standards of janitorial services, participants gain valuable training combined with paid on-the-job training in a community setting. Using 3M™ SMART Training resources, participants learn tools and techniques of the field including: safe chemical handling, customer service, floor care, restroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, trash and recycling, windows and glass, personal safety, and cleaning versus sanitizing. The curriculum is tailored to the needs of the participants. Job placement assistance is provided.
Services provided at Goodwill Headquarters, Goodwill Career Center, and other locations.
The EXIT program provides comprehensive support services to criminal offenders living in the cities of Muskegon and Muskegon Heights. In partnership with other community organizations, this alternative sentencing option provides participants referred by the Muskegon County Probation Office with case management, mentoring, and occupational training. The program is designed to help participants be involved in their community in more positive ways, reducing the likelihood of future criminal activity.
Services provided at Goodwill Career Center and other locations.
The Offender Success program (formerly called Prisoner Reentry) is a state-wide strategic approach to creating safer neighborhoods and better citizens through the delivery of a seamless plan of services, programming, support, and supervision for prisoners re-entering the community. Program participants are referred by the Michigan Department of Corrections Parole Board.
Services provided at Goodwill Career Center.
Targeted primarily toward people with developmental disabilities or mental impairment, this model of service provides one-on-one training and on-going support for a successful transition to community-based employment. The program combines community job development, job coaching, and long-term follow-up to maximize employment potential. Participants are referred through Michigan Rehabilitation Services.
Services provided at Goodwill Career Center, Goodwill Employment & Training Center and other locations.
Under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Supportive Services for Veteran Families program, Goodwill provides housing and employment services to low-income Veteran families living in or transitioning to permanent housing in Oceana and Mason counties. Eligible veterans enrolled in this program also receive case management and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits. This program is in partnership with Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (NMCAA). For more information, veterans and their families are encouraged to contact Goodwill’s SSVF Case Manager at (231) 233-9178.
Services provided at other locations.
Goodwill VITA program provides free tax preparation services for qualifying low-to-moderate-come individuals and families. Certified volunteer preparers help filers maximize their returns through state and federal tax credits such as Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit, and others. Goodwill also offers free self-service and online options with support, for those who prefer to file taxes on their own. For detailed information and eligibility requirements, or to become a volunteer call (231) 722-7871 x 8482.
Services provided at Goodwill Headquarters, Goodwill Career Center, and other locations.
The Work Experience Training program uses time-limited, wage-paying jobs that combine real work, skill development, and supportive services to transition participants rapidly and successfully into the labor market. Participants learn the customs and routines of work, establish an employment record, and generate employer references to enhance their competitiveness. Participation is through eligibility requirements determined through Offender Success, EXIT, and other programs.
Services provided at Goodwill Headquarters, Goodwill Career Center, and other locations.