Immigrants
At Goodwill® career centers, we welcome people from all ethnic and national backgrounds.
Our organization began in 1902 by providing worthwhile employment to immigrants in Boston, MA, and we continue to believe that everyone should have equal opportunities to support themselves and their families, and obtain the support services they need.
Goodwills assist immigrants and refugees from Europe, including Russia, Africa, the Middle East and Asia; and from Latin American and Caribbean countries.
You can learn more about how we’ve helped people from Latin America by reading our report, Opportunities for Hispanic/Latino Workers (PDF).
What to Expect at Goodwill in Your Community
Depending upon where you live, you may find different career and family services. In most cases, your neighborhood Goodwill career center will offer:
- One or more Spanish-speaking employee to assist you.
- An employee who can use sign language in Spanish and English.
- Training classes with bilingual instructors.
- Classes in reading, English as a Second Language (ESL), or Vocational ESL.
- Referrals to other community organizations, if we can’t offer you needed services.
At Goodwill, we work with foreign language and Spanish-speaking job seekers to create job opportunities, and offer help with documentation and navigating the U.S. immigration system.
Visit one of our locations today to help you and your family pursue your dreams!
