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: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:20240812T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173210 CREATED:20231023T213741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T213741Z UID:10001280-1723478400-1734543000@www.goodwillheartland.org SUMMARY:Google UX Design 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 August 12  – December 18\, 2024\,  Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00 – 5:30 pm. Learners will also complete 6-10 hours per week of online curriculum.  In-person (Iowa City) and online Instructor office hours are offered weekly. \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. \nThroughout this course you will learn the psychology of design and how users interact with UX experiences. You will gain an understanding of how to build for a more inclusive market by learning design theories on color\, typography\, usability\, and many more. You will learn trade creative design tactics to create paper designs and then use tools like Figma and Adobe XD to transition those designs into digital prototypes. By the end of the certification program\, you will have a professional UX portfolio that includes three end-to-end projects\, so you’re ready to apply for jobs. \nUpon graduation\, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 150 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. \nFor more information\, please complete this contact form. URL:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/certification/google-ux-design-3/ LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction CATEGORIES:Computer Skills,Information Technology,UX Design ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/it-support-man-smile-1200.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173210 CREATED:20231023T191449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T191449Z UID:10001274-1723483800-1734548400@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-2/ LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction CATEGORIES:Computer Skills,Information Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AdobeStock_250692800.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240903T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173210 CREATED:20231023T205708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T182645Z UID:10001278-1725384600-1734894000@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 17\, 2024 (except Thanksgiving Day) 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 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*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-7/ LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction CATEGORIES:Computer Skills,Customer Service,Cybersecurity,Cybersecurity,Information Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AdobeStock_171983987-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR