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SUMMARY:Guest Service Gold
DESCRIPTION:Complete one or more courses to earn stackable credentials and begin a career in Hospitality\, where there is great potential for career advancement in this exciting industry! \nThe Guest Service Gold course provides the foundations for customer service in any type of hospitality environment and prepares learners for the Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP) exam. The CGSP credential is recognized worldwide and is the highest acknowledgment of award-winning guest service for employees in the hospitality industry. \nEarn the industry recognized Certified Guest Service Professional credential by completing this American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI) 10-hour course and passing the exam. \nCustomer service is vitally important in all businesses; this is especially true in hospitality. Through Guest Service Gold\, students learn how to anticipate guest needs\, deliver memorable experiences\, and turn around difficult situations. \nThe Certified Guest Service Professional gives job candidates a marketable edge when applying for their first hospitality job. This ten-hour course is a prerequisite for Hospitality Food Service Careers\, Maintenance Technician\, Front Desk Representative\, and Guest Room Attendant. \n\nPlease complete this form to get more information about this course that you can attend virtually or in-person.\n\n\n                \n                        \n							"*" indicates required fields \n                         \n \n                        CommentsThis 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.
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SUMMARY:Guest Room Attendant
DESCRIPTION:Completing one or more courses to earn stackable credentials is a great way to begin a career in Hospitality\, where there is a lot of potential to advance in this exciting industry! \nLearners may attend this course in person or through live\, virtual instruction.  The American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI) curriculum is utilized to prepare learners for the exam to earn the industry-recognized Guest Room Attendant certification. \nHospitality venues need energetic\, positive\, detail-oriented workers with good time management and organization skills to transform previously occupied rooms into gleaming\, inviting spaces for guests to relax and enjoy. A perfect room is an important part of the guest experience. \nParticipants may choose to complete a 25-hour paid internship with a partner business to gain valuable hands-on work experience. \n\nPlease complete this form to get more information about this course.\n\n                \n                        \n							"*" indicates required fields \n                         \n \n                        EmailThis 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.
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SUMMARY:ServSafe™ Food Protection Manager
DESCRIPTION:Complete the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe™ Food Protection Manager Certification and show employers you are ready to advance in the industry. Food service operations need trained and trusted managers to ensure food safety practices are in place and followed for the health of their customers. \nThe ServSafe™ Food Protection Manager training prepares job candidates to be responsible for the food safety in any type of food service establishment. This 24-hour training can help current food service employees advance in their food service or hospitality related career. \nFlexible learning options are available for learners who are unable to attend class during this time. \nPlease complete this form to get more information about this course. \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.
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SUMMARY:Guest Service Gold
DESCRIPTION:Complete one or more courses to earn stackable credentials and begin a career in Hospitality\, where there is great potential for career advancement in this exciting industry! \nThe Guest Service Gold course provides the foundations for customer service in any type of hospitality environment and prepares learners for the Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP) exam. The CGSP credential is recognized worldwide and is the highest acknowledgment of award-winning guest service for employees in the hospitality industry. \nEarn the industry recognized Certified Guest Service Professional credential by completing this American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI) 10-hour course and passing the exam. \nCustomer service is vitally important in all businesses; this is especially true in hospitality. Through Guest Service Gold\, students learn how to anticipate guest needs\, deliver memorable experiences\, and turn around difficult situations. \nThe Certified Guest Service Professional gives job candidates a marketable edge when applying for their first hospitality job. This ten-hour course is a prerequisite for Hospitality Food Service Careers\, Maintenance Technician\, Front Desk Representative\, and Guest Room Attendant. \n\nPlease complete this form to get more information about this course that you can attend virtually or in-person.\n\n                \n                        \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/guest-service-gold-10/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction
CATEGORIES:Customer Service,Hospitality
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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                        CommentsThis 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
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SUMMARY:Custodial Technician
DESCRIPTION:Let potential employers know you are serious about the profession. Earn the industry recognized credential from ISSA Cleaning Management Institute (CMI) for Certified Custodial Technician. \nTrained custodians are in high demand and can earn great pay. \nCovid-19 pandemic caused a 75% spike in new job openings for custodians.   Not only has the demand for cleaning services increased significantly\, custodians need to be trained with best practices for cleaning and sanitizing to prevent the spread of illness in office\, retail\, healthcare\, and home settings. Students learn Customer Service\, Chemistry of Cleaning and Handling Hazardous and Infectious Waste\, Basic Cleaning of Above Floor Surfaces\, Basic Cleaning of Hard Floor Surfaces\, Basic Cleaning of Carpeted Floor Surfaces\, Basic Cleaning of Restrooms & Shower Rooms.  Scholarships available. \nSome participants may choose to complete a 25-hour paid internship with a partner business to gain valuable hands-on work experience. \n\nPlease complete this form to get more information about this course.\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/custodial-technician-5/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction
CATEGORIES:Custodial,Hospitality
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ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org
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SUMMARY:Guest Service Gold
DESCRIPTION:Complete one or more courses to earn stackable credentials and begin a career in Hospitality\, where there is great potential for career advancement in this exciting industry! \nThe Guest Service Gold course provides the foundations for customer service in any type of hospitality environment and prepares learners for the Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP) exam. The CGSP credential is recognized worldwide and is the highest acknowledgment of award-winning guest service for employees in the hospitality industry. \nEarn the industry recognized Certified Guest Service Professional credential by completing this American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI) 10-hour course and passing the exam. \nCustomer service is vitally important in all businesses; this is especially true in hospitality. Through Guest Service Gold\, students learn how to anticipate guest needs\, deliver memorable experiences\, and turn around difficult situations. \nThe Certified Guest Service Professional gives job candidates a marketable edge when applying for their first hospitality job. This ten-hour course is a prerequisite for Hospitality Food Service Careers\, Maintenance Technician\, Front Desk Representative\, and Guest Room Attendant. \n\n                \n                        \n							"*" indicates required fields \n                         \n \n                        CommentsThis 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/guest-service-gold-11/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction
CATEGORIES:Customer Service,Hospitality
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SUMMARY:Front Desk Representative
DESCRIPTION:Complete one or more courses and earn stackable credentials to begin a career in Hospitality\, where there is great potential for career advancement in this exciting industry! \nEarn the industry recognized Front Desk Representative Certification through American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI). \nThis training prepares job candidates with the skills to serve hotel guests as a Front Desk Representative. Front Desk Representatives simultaneously provide great customer service and perform detailed tasks to meet guests’ needs. They need to have a good understanding of the hotel’s operations and be a good communicator and problem solver. \nParticipants may choose to complete a 25-hour paid internship with a partner business to gain valuable hands-on work experience. \n\nPlease complete this form to get more information about this online program.\n\n                \n                        \n							"*" indicates required fields \n                         \n \n                        EmailThis 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/front-desk-representative-3/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction
CATEGORIES:Customer Service,Hospitality
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ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org
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SUMMARY:Guest Service Gold January 5 - January 9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Complete one or more courses and earn stackable credentials to begin a career in Hospitality\, where there is great potential for career advancement in this exciting industry! \nThe Guest Service Gold course provides the foundations for customer service in any type of hospitality environment and prepares learners for the Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP) exam. The CGSP credential is recognized worldwide and is the highest acknowledgment of award-winning guest service for employees in the hospitality industry. \nEarn the industry recognized Certified Guest Service Professional credential by completing this American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI) 10-hour course and passing the exam. \nCustomer service is vitally important in all businesses; this is especially true in hospitality. Through Guest Service Gold\, students learn how to anticipate guest needs\, deliver memorable experiences\, and turn around difficult situations. \nThe Certified Guest Service Professional gives job candidates a marketable edge when applying for their first hospitality job. This ten-hour course meets January 5 – January 9th 9am-11am and is a prerequisite for Hospitality Food Service Careers\, Maintenance Technician\, Front Desk Representative\, and Guest Room Attendant. \n\nPlease complete this form to get more information about this course you can attend virtually or in-person. \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                        CompanyThis 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							"*" 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/guest-service-professional-january-5-january-9-2026/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction
CATEGORIES:Customer Service,Hospitality
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ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152044
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UID:10001330-1768208400-1770980400@www.goodwillheartland.org
SUMMARY:Maintenance Technician January 12 - February 13\, 2026
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							"*" 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/hospitality-maintenance-technician-january-12-february-13-2026/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction
CATEGORIES:Hospitality
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ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org
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CREATED:20251124T214329Z
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UID:10001331-1772442000-1772794800@www.goodwillheartland.org
SUMMARY:Guest Service Gold March 2 - March 6\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Complete one or more courses and earn stackable credentials to begin a career in Hospitality\, where there is great potential for career advancement in this exciting industry! \nThe Guest Service Gold course provides the foundations for customer service in any type of hospitality environment and prepares learners for the Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP) exam. The CGSP credential is recognized worldwide and is the highest acknowledgment of award-winning guest service for employees in the hospitality industry. \nEarn the industry recognized Certified Guest Service Professional credential by completing this American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI) 10-hour course and passing the exam. \nCustomer service is vitally important in all businesses; this is especially true in hospitality. Through Guest Service Gold\, students learn how to anticipate guest needs\, deliver memorable experiences\, and turn around difficult situations. \nThe Certified Guest Service Professional gives job candidates a marketable edge when applying for their first hospitality job. This ten-hour course meets March 2 – March 6\, 9am-11am and is a prerequisite for Hospitality Food Service Careers\, Maintenance Technician\, Front Desk Representative\, and Guest Room Attendant. \n\nPlease complete this form to get more information about this course you can attend virtually or in-person. \n                \n                        \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.
URL:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/certification/guest-service-gold-march-2-march-6-2026/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction
CATEGORIES:Customer Service,Hospitality
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ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152044
CREATED:20251124T220109Z
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UID:10001333-1773046800-1773399600@www.goodwillheartland.org
SUMMARY:Guest Service Gold March 9 - March 13\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Complete one or more courses and earn stackable credentials to begin a career in Hospitality\, where there is great potential for career advancement in this exciting industry! \nEarn the industry recognized Front Desk Representative Certification through American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI). \nThis training prepares job candidates with the skills to serve hotel guests as a Front Desk Representative. Front Desk Representatives simultaneously provide great customer service and perform detailed tasks to meet guests’ needs. They need to have a good understanding of the hotel’s operations and be a good communicator and problem solver. \nParticipants may choose to complete a 25-hour paid internship with a partner business to gain valuable hands-on work experience. \n\nPlease complete this form to get more information about this online program. \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/guest-service-gold-march-9-march-13-2026/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction
CATEGORIES:Customer Service,Hospitality
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ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152044
CREATED:20251124T215125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T215125Z
UID:10001332-1773046800-1775214000@www.goodwillheartland.org
SUMMARY:Front Desk Representative March 9 - April 3\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Complete one or more courses and earn stackable credentials to begin a career in Hospitality\, where there is great potential for career advancement in this exciting industry! \nEarn the industry recognized Front Desk Representative Certification through American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI). \nThis training prepares job candidates with the skills to serve hotel guests as a Front Desk Representative. Front Desk Representatives simultaneously provide great customer service and perform detailed tasks to meet guests’ needs. They need to have a good understanding of the hotel’s operations and be a good communicator and problem solver. \nParticipants may choose to complete a 25-hour paid internship with a partner business to gain valuable hands-on work experience. \n\nPlease complete this form to get more information about this online program. \n                \n                        \n							"*" indicates required fields \n                         \n \n                        EmailThis 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/front-desk-representative-march-9-april-3-2026/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction
CATEGORIES:Customer Service,Hospitality
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ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152044
CREATED:20251124T220841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T220841Z
UID:10001334-1773651600-1777028400@www.goodwillheartland.org
SUMMARY:Food Service Careers March 16 - April 24\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Complete one or more courses to earn stackable credentials and begin a career in Hospitality\, where there is great potential to advance in this exciting industry! \nThis course utilizes American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI) and National Restaurant Association curriculum to prepare learners to earn four credentials valued by the hospitality and food service industries. Participants can earn Restaurant Server\, Breakfast Attendant\, and Kitchen Cook certifications\, and the ServSafe Food Handler certificate. This package of credentials shows potential employers that the job candidate is qualified and committed to providing quality food services in a hospitality environment. \nAttend this course in-person or virtually through Zoom. \n\nPlease complete this form to get more information about this online program. We will contact you to complete your registration. \n                \n                        \n							"*" indicates required fields \n                         \n \n                        EmailThis 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/food-service-careers-march-16-april-24-2026/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction
CATEGORIES:Food Service,Hospitality
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ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T110000
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CREATED:20251124T221547Z
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UID:10001335-1776070800-1776423600@www.goodwillheartland.org
SUMMARY:Guest Service Gold April 13 - April 17\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Complete one or more courses and earn stackable credentials to begin a career in Hospitality\, where there is great potential for career advancement in this exciting industry! \nThe Guest Service Gold course provides the foundations for customer service in any type of hospitality environment and prepares learners for the Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP) exam. The CGSP credential is recognized worldwide and is the highest acknowledgment of award-winning guest service for employees in the hospitality industry. \nEarn the industry recognized Certified Guest Service Professional credential by completing this American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI) 10-hour course and passing the exam. \nCustomer service is vitally important in all businesses; this is especially true in hospitality. Through Guest Service Gold\, students learn how to anticipate guest needs\, deliver memorable experiences\, and turn around difficult situations. \nThe Certified Guest Service Professional gives job candidates a marketable edge when applying for their first hospitality job. This ten-hour course meets April 13 – April 17th\, 9am-11am and is a prerequisite for Hospitality Food Service Careers\, Maintenance Technician\, Front Desk Representative\, and Guest Room Attendant. \n\nPlease complete this form to get more information about this course you can attend virtually or in-person. \n                \n                        \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.
URL:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/certification/guest-service-gold-april-13-april-17-2026/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction
CATEGORIES:Customer Service,Hospitality
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ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152044
CREATED:20251124T230117Z
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UID:10001336-1776675600-1778842800@www.goodwillheartland.org
SUMMARY:Guest Room Attendant April 20 - May 15\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Completing one or more courses to earn stackable credentials is a great way to begin a career in Hospitality\, where there is a lot of potential to advance in this exciting industry! \nLearners may attend this course in person or through live\, virtual instruction.  The American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI) curriculum is utilized to prepare learners for the exam to earn the industry-recognized Guest Room Attendant certification. \nHospitality venues need energetic\, positive\, detail-oriented workers with good time management and organization skills to transform previously occupied rooms into gleaming\, inviting spaces for guests to relax and enjoy. A perfect room is an important part of the guest experience. \nParticipants may choose to complete a 25-hour paid internship with a partner business to gain valuable hands-on work experience. \n\nPlease complete this form to get more information about this course. \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/guest-room-attendant-april-20-may-15-2026/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction
CATEGORIES:Hospitality
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