Goodwill’s Latino Initiative Program

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Established in 2009, the Latino Initiative was designed to provide job readiness, case management and placement services to the Latino population to help those in need obtain and sustain employment. Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.’s Latino Initiative has placed over 150 people since 2009 from over 15 different countries, including: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Colombia, El Salvador, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Honduras, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Peru, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Argentina and Bolivia.

Interested persons can enroll with the Latino Initiative program in the following ways:

  1. Intake at Goodwill Headquarters, Fridays 8-11 am
  2. Scheduled appointments

Below you will find some of the case management, job readiness and placement and retention services offered through the Latino Initiative.

Case Management Services Job Readiness Services Placement and Retention Services
  • Cultural differences
  • Housing
  • Childcare
  • ESL classes
  • Birth certificates
  • Healthcare
  • WIC program
  • Transportation
  • Conducted with an individual or family group
  • Cover letter and resume preparation
  • Communication skills
  • Punctuality/Attendance
  • Interview attire
  • Mock interview
  • Application process online
  • Job search online
  • Recruitment conducted weekly
  • Assist with application process
  • Arrange interviews
  • Assist with interview if necessary
  • Track retention

To learn more about the Latino Initiative, please contact Luz Reyes at 410-837-1800 ext. 136.