Goodwill Job Connections Program Reopens Local Office in Florence

Goodwill's Job Connections program reopened a local presence in Florence, with the announcement posted to Siuslaw Vision's community news feed on March 18. The site at 1310 Hwy 101 gives Florence-area residents direct access to Goodwill of Lane & South Coast Counties' largest employment program, which serves around 600 people a month across Oregon and Alaska locations.

The Florence office is open Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The direct line is 541-590-3541. Those hours and contact details come from Goodwill's Job Connections materials; readers should call ahead to confirm current staffing and service availability, as the location listing in Goodwill's documents is dated January 28, 2025.

Job Connections describes its services as open to the public and self-directed. At the Florence site, that means access to job search assistance, computer resources, job leads, job fairs, and referrals to both Goodwill programs and community partners. Staff also help with resumes, applications, cover letters, networking strategies, and interviewing techniques, with support available by phone, email, and appointment. To reach an Employment Specialist directly, Goodwill directs job seekers to call (541) 431-3309.

The program also offers free virtual workshops taught by Goodwill staff covering a range of job search topics. Pre-recorded workshops can be requested at any time through Goodwill's website; requests for live virtual sessions must be submitted at least two business days before the scheduled workshop. Questions about workshops can go to the same number: (541) 431-3309.

Florence is not the only active Job Connections site in the region. The Cottage Grove location at 1205 Hwy 99 N is open Mondays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and can be reached at 541-942-9057. The North Bend office operates at 3696 Broadway and lists a phone number of 541-808-3707. Goodwill's materials also reference Job Connections locations in Springfield and Seneca.