BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Goodwill of the Heartland - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.goodwillheartland.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Goodwill of the Heartland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220620T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T074521 CREATED:20220307T165753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T230238Z UID:10001216-1655744400-1665599400@www.goodwillheartland.org SUMMARY:Google UX Web Design Certificate DESCRIPTION:Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of UX design\, no experience or degree required. With professional training designed by Google\, get on the fast-track to a competitively paid job. There are currently 113\,700 U.S. job openings in UX design with an average entry-level salary of $58\,600.¹ \nUser experience (UX) designers focus on the interaction that users have with products\, like websites\, apps\, and physical objects. They make those everyday interactions useful\, enjoyable\, and accessible. \nAttend class in person or virtually June 20 – October 12\, Mondays & Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 pm. \nOver 7 courses\, gain in-demand skills that will prepare you for an entry-level job. At under 10 hours per week\, you can complete the certificate in less than 6 months. \nYou will create designs on paper and in digital design tools like Figma and Adobe XD. By the end of the certificate program\, you will have a professional UX portfolio that includes three end-to-end projects\, so that you’re ready to apply for jobs. Upon completion\, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 130 U.S. employers\, including Walmart\, Best Buy\, and Astreya. \nThe American Council on Education recommends a total of 10 college credits for successfully completing this course.  URL:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/certification/google-ux-web-design-certificate/ LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction CATEGORIES:Computer Skills,Information Technology,Web Design ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022_GDCA-Google_Social-Media_9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Isaac Berry":MAILTO:iberry@goodwillheartland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220808T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221202T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T074521 CREATED:20220601T194159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T130914Z UID:10001144-1659979800-1670007600@www.goodwillheartland.org SUMMARY:Google IT Support Professional DESCRIPTION:Virtual\, online class held Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:00 pm\, with some weekend and evening office hours for additional learning support.  Google\, Coursera\, and Goodwill have joined forces to provide the training and support you need to get started in an IT career with advancement potential! \nPrepare for a career in the high-growth field of information technology\, no experience or degree required.  Get professional training designed by Google and get on the fast track to landing one of the  340\,000+  great paying IT jobs currently available in the United States. \nThe average entry level salary for IT Support jobs in the U.S. is $50\,800. \nVirtual class is held  Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm\, and optional online instructor office hours scheduled throughout the week.  Students can expect to spend an additional 6-8 hours per week completing online coursework on their own. \nGoogle and Coursera have partnered to offer IT Support Professional certification. Goodwill instructors supplement the online curriculum with virtual classroom review\, practice and open computer lab hours. Coursera’s learning platform offers highly interactive training to individuals who are interested in IT careers but have little or no experience. \nThe program builds skills in key areas: Binary Code\, Customer Support\, Linux\, Troubleshooting\, Domain Name System (DNS)\, Ipv4\, Network Model\, Powershell\, Linux File Systems\, Command-Line Interface\, Directory Service\, and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). This program also prepares you for the CompTIA A+ exams\, the industry standard certification for IT—you’ll earn a dual credential when you complete both. \nAccording to the 2019 Google IT Certificate Impact Report\, 80% of Google IT Support Professional Certificate learners in the U.S. reported a career impact within 6 months\, such as finding a new job\, getting a raise\, or starting a new business. \nUpon completion\, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 130 U.S. employers\, including Walmart\, Best Buy\, and Astreya.  Click here to request more info. URL:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/certification/google-it-support-professional/ LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction CATEGORIES:Computer Skills,Customer Service,Information Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/computer-man-1200.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220901T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221007T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T074521 CREATED:20211220T175022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T152129Z UID:10001147-1662037200-1665154800@www.goodwillheartland.org SUMMARY:Customer Service and Sales Certification (Monday - Friday) DESCRIPTION:This virtual course utilizes a curriculum from the National Retail Federation and prepares learners to earn the industry-recognized Customer Service and Sales certification. Although many non-essential retail storefronts closed when Covid-19 struck our service areas\, demand for grocery and distribution workers rose sharply. Customer service and sales positions are still needed\, but many will look differently in the future. Earning the Customer Service and Sales certification opens career opportunities with online and brick and mortar specialty\, discount\, catalog\, and independent retailers\, as well as grocery stores\, chain restaurants\, multi-level marketing companies\, or other parts of retail such as corporate headquarters\, distribution centers\, and call centers. Scholarships available for those without other funding options. Some participants may be eligible for a 25 hour paid internship with a partner business.   For more information\, complete this form. \n\n\n \n \n Please complete this form to get more information about this online program. We will contact you to complete your registration. \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Phone*Which certification are you interested in?*Automation with Python (Google)Customer Service & SalesCustodial TechnicianCybersecurity Professional (Google)Data Analytics (Google)Digital Marketing & eCommerce Professional (Google)Essential Computer Skills for EmploymentHospitality Guest Service ProfessionalHospitality Food Service CareersHospitality Guest Room AttendantHospitality Maintenance TechnicianHospitality Front Desk RepresentativeIT Support Professional (Google)ServSafe Food HandlerServSafe Food Protection ManagerUX Design (Google)Additional commentsIf necessary\, please provide additional relevant details. URL:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/certification/customer-service-and-sales-certification-monday-friday/ LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction CATEGORIES:Customer Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/shutterstock_125245052.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221229T173000 DTSTAMP:20260409T074521 CREATED:20220822T213301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T213301Z UID:10001146-1663689600-1672335000@www.goodwillheartland.org SUMMARY:Google Automation with Python Certificate DESCRIPTION:This beginner-level\, six-course certificate\, developed by Google\, is designed to provide IT professionals with in-demand skills — including Python\, Git\, and IT automation — that can help you advance your career. \nKnowing how to write code to solve problems and automate solutions is a crucial skill for anybody in IT. Python\, in particular\, is now the most in-demand programming language by employers. This program builds on your IT foundations to help you take your career to the next level. It’s designed to teach you how to program with Python and how to use Python to automate common system administration tasks.  You’ll also learn to use Git and GitHub\, troubleshoot and debug complex problems\, and apply automation at scale by using configuration management and the Cloud. \nThis certificate can be completed in about 4 months and is designed to prepare you for a variety of roles in IT\, like more advanced IT Support Specialist or Junior Systems Administrator positions. Upon completion\, you can share your information with 130+ employers from an exclusive hiring consortium\, like Walmart\, Sprint\, Hulu\, Bank of America\, Google (of course!) and more. \nAttend class in person or virtually Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00-5:30pm\, September 20-December 29.  We recommend that you have Python installed on your machine. For some courses\, you’ll need a computer where you can install Git or ask your administrator to install it for you. If you don’t have access to a computer you are welcome to use the computers at one of our career centers. \n\n \n \n Please complete this form to get more information about this online program. We will contact you to complete your registration. \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Phone*Which certification are you interested in?*Automation with Python (Google)Customer Service & SalesCustodial TechnicianCybersecurity Professional (Google)Data Analytics (Google)Digital Marketing & eCommerce Professional (Google)Essential Computer Skills for EmploymentHospitality Guest Service ProfessionalHospitality Food Service CareersHospitality Guest Room AttendantHospitality Maintenance TechnicianHospitality Front Desk RepresentativeIT Support Professional (Google)ServSafe Food HandlerServSafe Food Protection ManagerUX Design (Google)Additional commentsIf necessary\, please provide additional relevant details.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/certification/google-automation-with-python-certificate-2/ LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction CATEGORIES:Information Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/it-support-woman-1200.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR