BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Goodwill of the Heartland - ECPv6.15.18//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:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173757 CREATED:20231023T171823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T194324Z UID:10001273-1704735000-1717095600@www.goodwillheartland.org SUMMARY:Google Cybersecurity Professional DESCRIPTION:Prepare for a job in cybersecurity with a Google Career Certificate!\n\n\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.\n\n\nThe class meets January 8 – May 30 on Mondays & Wednesdays 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. \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 \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/google-cybersecurity-professional/ LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction CATEGORIES:Computer Skills,Cybersecurity,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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173757 CREATED:20231023T204900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T204900Z UID:10001277-1715097600-1724175000@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 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. \nThe class meets May 7 – August 20\, 2024 (except 4th of July) on Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00 – 5:30 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. \n75% of certificate graduates report a positive career outcome (e.g.\, new job\, promotion\, or raise) within six months of completion² \nThe American Council on Education recommends a total of 10 college credits for successfully completing this course. \n\n\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 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*Additional commentsPlease provide us with any additional information you want us to know prior to being contacted. URL:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/certification/google-it-support-professional-6/ LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction CATEGORIES:Computer Skills,Customer Service,Cybersecurity,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:20240507T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173757 CREATED:20231023T193516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T203229Z UID:10001275-1715103000-1724180400@www.goodwillheartland.org SUMMARY:Google Automation with Python 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.  In this course you will learn the foundations of the Python programming language and how to automate common system administration tasks through the Linux operating system. 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 150+ employers from an exclusive hiring consortium\, like Walmart\, Sprint\, Hulu\, Bank of America\, Google (of course!) and more. \n75% of certificate graduates report a positive career outcome (e.g.\, new job\, promotion\, or raise) within six months of completion² \nAttend class in person or virtually Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30 – 7:00pm\, May 7 – August 20\, 2024.  We recommend that you have Python installed on your machine. For some lessons\, you’ll need a computer where you can install Git or ask your administrator to install it for you. A GitHub account will be required for completion of this course. \nIf you don’t have access to a computer\, you are welcome to use a computer in our computer lab at one of our career centers. \nThe Google Career Certificates offer a recommendation from ACE® of up to 12 college credits. \n\n\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 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-automation-with-python/ LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction CATEGORIES:Computer Skills,Information Technology,Programming,Python 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 END:VCALENDAR