Our Mission, Vision & Values

Mission Statement

Goodwill Technical College offers quality occupational education in a supportive environment that prepares students for competitive employment to enhance their economic self-sufficiency and quality of life.

Vision Statement

Goodwill Technical College will be a recognized academic and workforce leader in the region by fostering productive partnerships within the region that benefit our students and strengthen our community and engaging students where they are, leading to equitable opportunities for success in learning, life and work.

Values

The following core values are fundamental to the success of Goodwill Technical College in achieving its mission and vision. We commit to the core values of:

• Student Success
• Access
• Community Relationships
• Collaboration
• Student Support

Student Success

We are committed to creating a learning-centered environment that recognizes and respects the unique needs of each learner and providing quality education that will put learners on the pathway that leads to their academic and career success.

Access

We are committed to providing access to quality, affordable occupational education to our students and opportunities for them to attain their academic and career goals. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn and succeed in the classroom, workplace, and in the community.

Community Relationships

We are committed to enhancing the well-being of our community and meeting its changing needs through creating and expanding relationships with organizations, businesses, and groups in our region.

Collaboration

We are committed to creating and leveraging partnerships and resources to develop program offerings designed to put graduates to work, enhance quality of life, and support the economic development efforts of our industry partners.

Student Support

We are committed to providing the resources students need to achieve their academic and career goals as well as fostering a learning community in which all individuals are valued, supported and included which results in a high level of student competence, retention and achievement.