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Military and Veteran Services offered at Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region - Milgard Work Opportunity Center

714 South 27th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409

Office is located between Yakima and Tacoma Avenue South. Three Pierce Transit lines serve the area: 3, 26, 45.   Location serves as the Tacoma job training center and Goodwill's regional corporate offices.
Eligibility
Focuses on veterans, transitioning service members, spouses, independent child ages 16-24 living at home or caregiver of veteran. Any era of military service is eligible.
Hours
General Office Hours: M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm
(253) 573-6523
Voice·

Case Manager

Application process
Call or email.
Fees
None.
Service area
Thurston, WA Pierce, WA

Other Information

Focus Population

  • Veterans
Helps veterans transition from military life to a successful civilian life.   Partners with a network of outside agencies to provide a comprehensive program catered to the individual and his/her family.   Services include:
  • job placement service and employer networking opportunities,
  • skills training including resume writing skills,
  • career testing that helps narrow down interests to find a most suitable occupation,
  • military to civilian transition mentoring services,
  • job retention program,
  • agency referral,
  • individual and family counseling,
  • whole family financial strengthening training including financial education and housing counseling,
  • family services including career placement help, counseling, motivation and confidence to find work.
Offers employers who hire veterans services like free placement and screening services, employee job match, qualified applicants and tax incentives for hiring veterans.    Will also meet at the Lacey Veteran's Hub by appointment.
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Providing organization
Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region
Provides free job training and support services such as education, job placement, and career pathway services.