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Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida takes a proactive approach to employment by providing vocational services, mentoring, and career exploration to at-risk middle and high school students.
These services are provided through the Florida High School/High Tech program, as well as the Goodwill L.I.F.E. Academy Charter School,
and GoodGuides Youth Mentoring Program.
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Florida High School - High Tech Program
Programs are in Lee and Hendry/Glades Counties
The High School/High Tech Program provides opportunities for students
with disabilities and other at-risk students to explore potential future careers. The program is designed to help students determine their interests and aptitudes, provide mentors, offer job-shadowing and internships,
and provide leadership opportunities.
High School/High Tech has been shown to reduce high school dropout rates and increase the overall self-esteem of participating students.
HS/HT is an initiative of the US Department of Labor and the Able Trust
In Lee County:
(North Fort Myers High School and Cape Coral High School)
(239) 274-3463
email
In Glades/Hendry Counties:
(Clewiston, Moore Haven, and LaBelle High Schools)
(863) 675-1576
email
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Goodwill L.I.F.E. Academy Charter School:
(Learning Institute For Education)
The Goodwill L.I.F.E. Academy Charter School
is a tuition-free Lee County charter school for students with developmental disabilities entering grades six through twelve (ages 11-22).
The school's individualized programs focus on life skills, vocational training, and functional academics, and are designed to fulfill the educational needs of students seeking Special Diploma Options 1 or 2.
Qualifying students may participate in the school’s
vocational training program.
This career-focused program consists of vocational assessments to determine individual interests, aptitudes, and capabilities.
Career exploration activities, including two-week paid internships,
expose the students to a variety of employment opportunities.
Goodwill L.I.F.E. Academy
3365-D Seminole Ave.
Fort Myers, FL 33916
Lynn Pottorf, Principal
(239) 334-4434 email
Vocational Training Program
Ketinna Gadsden - email
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GoodGuides Youth Mentoring Program
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is one of 57 Goodwill agencies nationwide to introduce the GoodGuides youth mentoring program for
at-risk youth with disabilities or other disadvantages.
The purpose of this program is to help youths, ages 12-17, prepare for
school completion, develop work skills, identify career paths, and
transition to post-high school graduation including post-secondary
training. These youth will receive guidance through trusted adult mentors.
What is a Mentor?
Apply to be a GoodGuides Mentor
email as an attachment to GoodGuides program manager Courtney Portela
Or print form and mail to:
Courtney Portela
Goodwill/GoodGuides
4940 Bayline Drive
North Fort Myers FL 33917 |
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