Goodwill CMH partners with employers, schools, and community organizations to help young people explore careers and gain workplace experience in the Battle Creek area.
How can your organization get involved? Opportunities include student internships, summer work experiences, workplace visits, mock interviews, career panels and fairs, teacher externships, and projects that connect classroom learning with the workplace.
Explore our youth programs, then call (269) 788-6500, extension 2032 or contact our team to discuss where your organization could contribute.
“3Eye has enjoyed partnering with Goodwill Connects and their Career Academies program, supporting our community and investing in Battle Creek’s students. Seeing the students’ hard work and dedication has been inspiring, and our employees have valued the opportunity to work alongside them.”
-3Eye Technology
“The Goodwill/[BCCHS] Career Academy partnership has allowed students the opportunity to explore career options and have a plan post-graduation. It has given our organization the ability to highlight the profession of Early Childhood Education and develop the relationships with Battle Creek youth as they prepare to navigate adulthood, college, and the workforce. Personally, I have enjoyed working at my alma mater and meeting some great students!”
-Lisa Farrell, Community Action of South Central Michigan
“At Learning Zone, we pride ourselves in educated staff that are dedicated and do what they love. We have chosen Goodwill Connects so we can give the opportunity to our future generation of early educators, to get their foot in the door, and offer a tuition-free career in the field with our scholarship and grant opportunities as well! We have hired many Goodwill Connect employees and love having them on our team.”
-Kaleigh Robinson, Learning Zone Preschool and Childcare