Goodwill Cloquet in Cloquet Minnesota

Goodwill Cloquet, located in Cloquet, MN, is a branch location of Goodwill Industries International, Inc., a charitable non-profit organization. Goodwill's mission is to help individuals with disabilities and others facing barriers to employment. Goodwill offers multiple programs to help individuals reach their full potential and increase their self-sufficiency. Dating back to 1902, Goodwill has also collected donated clothing and household goods for resale at its Goodwill Stores. These stores train and hire impoverished workers.

• Cloquet Goodwill Stores
• Donating clothing and goods
• Cloquet Job placement and training programs
• Financial coaching
• Goodwill jobs and employment

Goodwill operates stores in the Carlton County area, which sell donated items. Goodwill Stores accept donations of clothing and goods for its thrift stores, which sell household items and more. Goodwill also accepts donations of furniture, small appliances, toys, electronics, and other goods. Contact Goodwill for information about its stores in the Carlton County area or about its donation policies.

Goodwill offers multiple support programs for people in the Carlton County area, including case management service to help individuals identify and apply for financial assistance or other services from government or social service providers. Goodwill also offers classes to pass the GED and English as a Second Languages (ESL) courses. In addition, Goodwill provides financial coaching services, assistance in setting up a bank account, and tax preparation assistance for qualifying individuals.

In Cloquet, Goodwill offers job training programs for people with disabilities. The Adult Day Training Program promotes job readiness and job skills training, with the option to gain manufacturing skills in a controlled work environment. The Day Training Program teaches work responsibility and reliability skills, co-worker relations, and how to follow directions, while building confidence and a strong work ethic. Participants in the Carlton County Day Training Program can progress to Community Employment.

The Community Employment Specialists at Goodwill develop relationships with employers in the Carlton County area to connect participants with suitable jobs. These may include administrative or clerical roles, jobs in shipping and receiving, roles like grounds keeping, or positions in grocery stores or retail establishments. In Cloquet, Employment Specialists identify suitable positions, connect individuals with available opportunities, and work with prospective employees to develop job skills like reliability, teamwork, and communication. Goodwill also provides internship opportunities with Carlton County employers.

You may contact Goodwill Cloquet by calling 218-879-1944, or by addressing inquiries to the office mailing address: Goodwill Cloquet, 1102 Cloquet Avenue, Cloquet, Minnesota, 55720.