Learn more about the career connections division of Goodwill

Career Connections

We are a Not-For-Profit, FOR IMPACT organization, supporting Albertans with disabilities through the power of work and the dignity of a job. Here you can learn about our mission driven programs at Career Connections! It’s all about finding the right opportunity for the right person, whether within our organization or through partner organizations.

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Our Program

The Career Connections program supports people with disabilities in locating and maintaining employment or volunteer opportunities. Individuals are assisted with identifying their employment goals, employment preparation, job search, and employment coaching.

Our Path to Employment

Through an individualized Person-Centred plan, The Path to Employment program puts a focus on skill building, customizing work opportunities and job coaching. This helps support the needs of each individual.

Our People

Peter Kuttikat is one the successful graduates of the Career Connections Path to Employment program. The video below shows how Peter was able to gain meaningful employment by finding his fit at GFI solutions.

Our Success

Click on the quick-fact graphic below to view the IMPACT our Career Connections program had last year. For more information, please view our online annual report.

Our Accreditations

Goodwill is pleased to announce that we were once again declared a CARF accredited program through 2022. This signifies that Career Connections has met all of the requirements laid out by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities for quality standards that enhance the lives of people served.

Opportunity Accelerator Program

This program is an agile employment service delivery model to give employment support for Individuals with disabilities (age 16+).

Career Discovery
Person Centred Planning
Job Search
Skill Development Training through workshops
Certifications
Job Coaching
Employment Coaching

The Volunteer Hub

This Volunteer Hub is based out of Goodwill’s Career Connections training facility on Whyte Ave. in Edmonton. Here, individuals with disabilities assemble and create different ‘kits’ to help spread the GOOD vibes throughout our region. Contact us below or click here to find out how The Volunteer Hub can help your community initiative.

Resume Target

Thanks to a partnership with Resume Target, a professional resume writing service, they are pleased to offer complimentary career-related resources to Goodwill Industries of Alberta members seeking professional development and career tips.

Please click here to access the career platform and the free resources available.

Contact Us Today!

For more information about getting involved in Career Connections or the Opportunity Accelerator Program, please call 780-944-2746 or fill out the contact form below.