Learning Events

In addition to conferences, cohorts, and on-demand learning, Goodwill Academy offers a variety of learning events throughout the year. See learning event topics and dates on the calendar.

Webinars

Webinars provide an opportunity for team members in any location or time zone to come together real-time through video conferencing.  Goodwill Academy offers several regular webinar series on a variety of topics, from Marketing and Communications to Mission Advancement. 

DGR Optimization Learning Events

These two-day, in-person learning events may have two tracks where participants come together to learn topics related to optimizing their donated goods retail operations. As part of these learning events, participants create an action plan to focus their efforts on optimizing their retail operations.
 
  • April 2-3, 2024
    DGR Learning Lab 
    Huntington, WV
    Registration full
     
  • July 8-10, 2024
    DGR Learning Lab 
    Johnston, IA
    Registration
     
  • August 12-13, 2024
    Donation Acquisition Strategies
    Washington, DC

 


Mission Optimization Learning Events

MOLÉ is a multi-day, in-person learning event that is specifically curated for mission-focused team members. The event has multiple tracks for participants to come together to transform their respective organizations through implementation of the Opportunity Accelerator® (OA). This event provides participants with the training, tools and resources designed by GII, Goodwill mission leaders, OA Fellows, and others who have implemented the OA. The content of the Mission Optimization Learning Event is interactive and designed to deepen the understanding of OA so participants leave with an action plan for implementation. 

 

  • September 9-12
    Leading Change: Solutions for a Transformative Workforce
    San Diego, CA


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Lead and Learn Labs

Lead and Learn Labs are workshops showcasing and sharing information about a local Goodwill organization’s programs and best practices.  These multiple day, in-person workshops are hosted in partnership with a local Goodwill and engage attendees in hands-on learning activities.

Rountable Discussions

Roundtables are small-group discussions that explore a specific topic.
You can find Goodwill Academy’s upcoming learning events on the calendar!

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Jessica Wabler
Manager, Learning Delivery
jessica.wabler@goodwill.org