Workforce Partnerships: Goodwill Industries of South Texas

Workforce Training with College-Recognized Credentials

Build Skills. Earn Credentials. Advance Your Career.

Goodwill Industries of South Texas and Coastal Bend College (CBC) have partnered to expand access to high-quality workforce training that leads to college-recognized credentials in high-demand fields. Through this partnership, eligible Goodwill participants can earn Continuing Education (CE) college credit and Occupational Skills Awards (OSAs) issued by Coastal Bend College, credentials that are recorded on an official college transcript.

This collaboration bridges the gap between job training and higher education, providing participants with portable credentials that support employment, career advancement, and continued learning.

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What This Partnership Offers
✔ Industry-Aligned Workforce Training
Participants complete Goodwill’s workforce training programs designed to build practical, job-ready skills aligned with regional employer needs.
✔ College-Transcripted Credentials
Through Coastal Bend College, eligible participants earn:
· Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
· Certificates of Completion
· Occupational Skills Awards (OSAs) for select programs
These credentials are recorded on an official CBC transcript, providing formal academic recognition of workforce training.
✔ Pathways to High-Demand Careers
Many programs align with Texas high-demand occupations, increasing employment opportunities and supporting long-term economic mobility.
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Available Training Programs
Participants may enroll in one or more of the following programs, depending on eligibility and availability:
Information Technology & Data
· IT Support Professional
· IT Automation with Python
· Data Analytics
· Advanced Data Analytics
· Cybersecurity
· Business Intelligence
Business, Design & Marketing
· Project Management
· Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
· UX Design
Foundational & Career Readiness
· Google AI Essentials
· Skills 2 Succeed
· NorthStar Digital Literacy
Several of these programs result in an Occupational Skills Award (OSA) issued by Coastal Bend College upon successful completion.
 
Why Occupational Skills Awards Matter
An Occupational Skills Award (OSA) is a short-term college credential recognized by the State of Texas and aligned with workforce needs. OSAs:
· Validate job-ready skills
· Appear on an official college transcript
· Support employment and promotion opportunities
· Can serve as a stepping stone to further education
Select OSAs are designated as high-demand, reflecting strong regional and statewide labor market need.
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Who Can Participate?
This opportunity is available to individuals enrolled in eligible Goodwill training programs who choose to register for continuing education credit through Coastal Bend College. Registration is optional but required to earn college credit or credentials.
Student Support & Advising
Participants who register with CBC have access to:
· College advising related to credentials and career pathways
· Academic support resources available to continuing education students
· Guidance on progress toward Occupational Skills Awards
Support is designed to be accessible, practical, and aligned with workforce goals.
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Interested in Getting Started?
Goodwill Participants
· Ask your Goodwill Career Coach or Employment Specialist about registering for college credit
· Complete the CBC Continuing Education registration form on the first day of training
Employers & Community Partners
· Learn how this partnership supports workforce development and regional economic growth
Learn More
· Contact Goodwill at 361-884-4068 or online at: https://goodwillsouthtexas.com/i-need-help/job-skills-development/

Our Shared Commitment

Goodwill Industries of South Texas collaborates with Coastal Bend College, one of our Higher Education Partners, to offer continuing education hours, experiential learning, and Occupational Skills Awards while encouraging educational attainment throughout the State of Texas.