Impact
Program highlights
• Total served: 15,578 −− Basic support: 7,125
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−− Intensive support: 8,453* • 93% of Goodwill students have a career plan • 52% of students demonstrated an increase in their positive career success attitudes • 99% of school personnel would recommend Goodwill programs to other schools • 97% of school staff members think Goodwill programs are of high quality • 99% of school staff members think Goodwill programs are helpful to students
Demographics of those served
Goodwill employs licensed teachers, focusing on a career development curriculum, in 33 schools in Colorado.
Mentor support Goodwill connects students with business professionals who provide guidance and future career planning advice. Real-world examples The curriculum is supported by resume workshops, career panels, mock interviews, job and life skills coaching, and guest speakers. Experience Goodwill connects students with jobs, job clubs, job shadowing, internship placements, service learning, and volunteer opportunities.
9,503: Latino 3,115: African American 2,181: Caucasian
Resources Goodwill teachers nominate students for scholarships and provide resource referrals and financial assistance search support.
156: Asian 623: Other
The Goodwill difference More Goodwill students graduate and enroll in college than non-Goodwill students. 69%
83% 52% 30% Goodwill students Non-Goodwill students
High school graduates
College enrollment
* The Goodwill Youth Career Development intensive model provides individualized case management, and/or daily classroom support, and/or career or college readiness-focused activities.
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