There’s a labor shortage in the construction and trades industry, and employers are constantly seeking talented candidates to fill their open positions. Goodwill’s free GoodTrades training programs will help prepare you for a career in a booming industry. These programs are designed to help you launch your construction or trade career and increase your marketability to potential employers.
In Goodwill’s tuition-free training program, you'll learn the basics of safety, hand and power tools, construction math, materials handling, construction drawings, rigging, and more.
Location:
Goodwill GoodTrades Center
5150 Timuquana Road, Suite #15
Jacksonville, Florida 32210
Upcoming Class Schedule
09/02/2025 - 10/07/2025
10/20/2025 - 12/03/2025
APPLY TODAY
Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-11:30 am & 12 pm-3 pm (6 hours per day)
Max capacity per class: 15 participants
*Makeup hours as needed on Fridays, with advance notice)
**Completion of NCCER is required before entering a cohort)
Location:
Goodwill GoodTrades Center
5150 Timuquana Road, Suite #15
Jacksonville, Florida 32210
Cohort 1: August 12, 2025-October 3, 2025 (8 weeks)
Cohort 2: October 20, 2025-December 19, 2025
(9 weeks: Thanksgiving Break)
Cohort 3: January 5, 2026-February 27, 2026 (8 weeks)
Cohort 4: March 16, 2026-May 8, 2026 (8 weeks)
Cohort 5: May 25, 2026-July 17, 2026 (8 weeks)
Cohort 6: August 3, 2026-September 25, 2026 (8 weeks)
Cohort 7: October 12, 2026-December 4, 2026 (8 weeks)
APPLY TODAY
Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-11:30 am & 12 pm-3 pm (6 hours per day)
Max capacity per class: 15 participants
*Makeup hours as needed on Fridays, with advance notice
**Completion of NCCER is required before entering a cohort
Location:
Goodwill GoodTrades Center
5150 Timuquana Road, Suite #15
Jacksonville, Florida 32210
Cohort 1: September 1, 2025-October 24, 2025 (8 weeks)
Cohort 2: November 10, 2025-January 9, 2026
(9 weeks: Thanksgiving Break and Christmas)
Cohort 3: January 26, 2026-March 20, 2026 (8 weeks)
Cohort 4: April 6, 2026-May 29, 2026 (8 weeks)
Cohort 5: June 15, 2026-August 7, 2026 (8 weeks)
Cohort 6: August 24, 2026-October 16, 2026 (8 weeks)
Cohort 7: November 2, 2026-December 23, 2026 (8 weeks)
APPLY TODAY
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