Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas

Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation dedicated to helping people overcome barriers to employment, build essential skills and advance their careers. It provides free job training and career development services to individuals facing such barriers, with no charge to participants. The organisation has been named Small Employer of the Year for the State of Texas.

Its principal programmes are run through Career Resource Centers in Lubbock and Amarillo. The two locations offer workforce development programmes at no cost, including computer skills training from basic to advanced levels, employment development classes and career enhancement seminars. Technical instruction covers computer skills and Microsoft Office applications, alongside broader workforce and career development support.

Revenue for these programmes is generated through retail thrift store operations and community donations. The organisation's geographic presence is concentrated in Lubbock, Amarillo and the wider Northwest Texas region. Sectors in which it operates include non-profit and social services, workforce development, education and training, and thrift retail.