BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Goodwill of the Heartland - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Goodwill of the Heartland 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:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155455 CREATED:20250709T185739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T185739Z UID:10001324-1754407800-1765904400@www.goodwillheartland.org SUMMARY:Google Data Analytics DESCRIPTION:Attend this course in person or virtually\, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 – 5:00 pm\, August 5th – December 16th. \nPrepare for a new career in the high-growth field of data analytics\, no experience or degree required. Get professional training designed by Google and have the opportunity to connect with top employers. There are over 251\,000 open jobs in data analytics with a median entry-level salary of $95\,000 in the U.S.¹ \nData analytics is the collection\, transformation\, and organization of data in order to draw conclusions\, make predictions\, and drive informed decision making. \nOver 8 courses\, gain in-demand skills that prepare you for an entry-level job. You’ll learn from Google employees whose foundations in data analytics served as launchpads for their own careers. At under 10 hours per week\, you can complete the certificate in less than 6 months. \nUpon completion\, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 150 U.S. employers\, including Deloitte\, Target\, Verizon\, and of course\, Google. \nAdditionally\, all of  Google Career Certificates include an optional course\, Accelerate Your Job Search with AI. This course empowers you to navigate your job search efficiently and confidently\, guiding you to use AI to create a job search plan\, professional pitch\, resume\, and more. \n75% of certificate graduates report a positive career outcome (e.g.\, new job\, promotion\, or raise) within six months of completion² \n¹Lightcast™ U.S. Job Postings (2024: Jan. 1\, 2024 – Dec. 31\, 2024) \n²Based on program graduate survey\, United States 2022 \nData Analytics is a 19-week online training designed to provide learners with knowledge and skills required to be qualified candidates for junior data analyst\, associate data analyst\, and database administrator. \nThe training includes 228 hours of virtual curriculum and 57 classroom hours and the opportunity to connect with businesses who hire data analyst candidates. \nUnderstanding the foundations of data\, effective decision making\, efficient processing skills\, analyzing data to answer questions\, and R Programming will be taught through video presentations\, activities\, quizzes\, and projects on the Coursera platform. This course also covers work readiness\, career navigation and soft skills training to jump start your new career! \nFor more information\, please complete this form: \n\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n InstagramThis 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/google-data-analytics/ LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction CATEGORIES:Information Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/computer-woman-happy-1200.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155455 CREATED:20250709T183951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T215318Z UID:10001326-1754415000-1765911600@www.goodwillheartland.org SUMMARY:Google Cybersecurity Professional DESCRIPTION:Prepare for a job in cybersecurity with a Google Career Certificate! \nInterested in a career in the fast-growing field of cybersecurity? The Google Cybersecurity Certificate can prepare you for a new career in under 5 months\, with no previous experience required. Learn from cybersecurity experts at Google and gain hands-on experience using Python\, Linux\, SQL\, and more. \nBecome a qualified candidate for a variety of entry level Cybersecurity careers such as: Cybersecurity analyst\, security analyst\, IT security analyst\, Cyber defense analyst\, and security operations center (SOC) analyst. \nThe class meets August 5 – December 16 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm.  Students may attend class virtually via Zoom or in-person at our Iowa City location. \nIn addition to class\, students complete online coursework 8 – 10 hours per week. \n75% of certificate graduates report a positive career outcome (e.g.\, new job\, promotion\, or raise) within six months of completion² \n¹Lightcast™ U.S. Job Postings (2024: Jan. 1\, 2024 – Dec. 31\, 2024) \n²Based on program graduate survey\, United States 2022 \nAfter graduation\, you’ll be able to connect with over 150 employers who are committed to considering Google Career Certificate graduates for entry-level jobs.  For more information\, please complete this form: \n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n FacebookThis 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/google-cybersecurity-professional-4/ LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Cybersecurity,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:20250903T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155455 CREATED:20250709T185123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T215421Z UID:10001327-1756920600-1766430000@www.goodwillheartland.org SUMMARY:Google IT Support Professional DESCRIPTION: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!  Goodwill instructors supplement the online curriculum with virtual classroom review\, practice and open computer lab hours. \nCoursera’s learning platform offers highly interactive training to individuals who are interested in IT careers but have little or no experience. \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 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. \nThe class meets September 3 – December 22 on Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:00 pm.  Students may attend class virtually via Zoom or in-person at our Iowa City location.  Students can expect to spend an additional 6-8 hours per week completing online coursework on their own. \nIn-person (Iowa City) and online instructor office hours are scheduled throughout the week. \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. \nUpon completion\, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 150 U.S. employers\, including Walmart\, Best Buy\, and Astreya\, Google of course\, and many others. \n\n\n75% of certificate graduates report a positive career outcome (e.g.\, new job\, promotion\, or raise) within six months of completion² \n¹Lightcast™ U.S. Job Postings (2024: Jan. 1\, 2024 – Dec. 31\, 2024) \n²Based on program graduate survey\, United States 2022 \n\n\nPlease complete this form to get more information about this course: \n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n PhoneThis 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/google-it-support-professional-9/ LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction CATEGORIES:Computer Skills,Information Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-google-it-support-social-media_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155455 CREATED:20241014T212910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T212910Z UID:10001315-1759136400-1761908400@www.goodwillheartland.org SUMMARY:Maintenance Technician DESCRIPTION:Complete one or more courses and earn stackable credentials to begin a career in Hospitality\, where there is great potential to advance in this exciting industry! \nAn important aspect of a guest’s experience is the appearance and functionality of the hotel property. The Maintenance Technician occupational skills training includes 50 hours of classroom instruction in the American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI) Maintenance Technician curriculum. The course prepares job candidates to excel on the exam and earn the industry recognized Maintenance Technician credential. \nLearners may complete a paid\, optional 25-hour internship with one of our Hospitality partners. \n\nPlease complete this form to get more information about this course that can be attended virtually or in-person.\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n X/TwitterThis 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/maintenance-technician-3/ LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction CATEGORIES:Hospitality,Maintenance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/OST-man-midage-warehouse.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR