Youth Services
Through referral programs in Alabama and Florida, high school students with special needs or disabilities – including those in the juvenile justice system – can access programs designed to encourage high school graduation, specialized job training, or the pursuit of careers in high-demand industry jobs.
Find Your Way to a Brighter Future
A way to empower youth through education and support services.
Youth Excelling for Success
Alabama
The YES Program provides remedial education and a variety of job training and placement services to young adults (ages 17-24) who are seeking to obtain their GED or high school diploma while working towards short and long-term employment goals. The YES Program is provided through funding from the Southwest Alabama Partnership for Training and Employment (SWAPTE). This program is only available through a referral.
Youth with Disabilities Program
Florida
In a job training program in Escambia County, Florida, high school students with special needs can receive classroom training and hands-on work experience at Goodwill retail stores. For youth with disabilities in the juvenile justice system, Goodwill offers the High School High Tech program. This program is only available through a referral.
Success Stories
We are so proud of local participants in our programs and services who find their way to making a better future for themselves, their families, and the community-at-large.
