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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125713 CREATED:20251229T213529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T215524Z UID:10001338-1768210200-1778499000@www.goodwillheartland.org SUMMARY:Google Digital Marketing & Ecommerce DESCRIPTION:Goodwill has partnered with Google to offer a beginner-friendly course on digital marketing and e-commerce; no prior experience is necessary! \nThe Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce certification teaches students about the ins and outs of the broad field of marketing\, specifically narrowing in on traditional\, digital\, and social media marketing. Students will learn to use industry relevant tools and platforms (Canva\, Consultant Contact\, Google Ads\, Google Analytics\, Hootsuite\, HubSpot\, Mailchimp\, Shopify\, and Twitter)\, as well as other skills such as developing customer personas and creating social media calendars. The course allows students to build a personal portfolio to present to potential employers while also earning a professional certification in Digital Marketing upon course completion! \n\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-digital-marketing-ecommerce/ LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction CATEGORIES:Computer Skills,Digital Marketing,Information Technology,Social Media,Social Media Marketing,Social Media Marketing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/it-support-woman-blue-1200.png ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125713 CREATED:20251229T212725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T215633Z UID:10001337-1768239000-1777489200@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! \nVirtual and in-person classes are held Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:30 – 7 pm\, with some optional office hours for additional learning support. \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. \nStudents can expect to spend an additional 6-8 hours per week completing online coursework on their own. \nGoogle and Coursera have partnered to offer IT Support Professional certification. Goodwill instructors supplement the online curriculum with virtual classroom review\, practice and open computer lab hours. Coursera’s learning platform offers highly interactive training to individuals who are interested in IT careers but have little or no experience. \nThe program builds skills in key areas: Binary Code\, Customer Support\, Linux\, Troubleshooting\, Domain Name System (DNS)\, Ipv4\, Network Model\, Powershell\, Linux File Systems\, Command-Line Interface\, Directory Service\, and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). This program also prepares you for the CompTIA A+ exams\, the industry standard certification for IT—you’ll earn a dual credential when you complete both. \nUpon completion\, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 200 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 form: \n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n URLThis 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-10/ LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction CATEGORIES:Computer Skills,Customer Service,Information Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-google-it-support-social-media_5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125714 CREATED:20251229T215128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T215828Z UID:10001340-1768318200-1779382800@www.goodwillheartland.org SUMMARY:Google Data Analytics DESCRIPTION:Attend Data Analytics course in person or virtually\, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 – 5:00 pm\, January 13 – May 21. \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 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 "*" 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/google-cybersecurity-professional-5-2/ LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction CATEGORIES:Computer Skills,Data Analytics,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:20260113T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125714 CREATED:20251229T214523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T215733Z UID:10001339-1768325400-1779390000@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 January 13 – May 21 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 \n²Based on program graduate survey\, United States 2022 \nAfter graduation\, you’ll be able to connect with over 200 employers who are committed to considering Google Career Certificate graduates for entry-level jobs. \nFor more information\, please complete this form: \n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n URLThis 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-5/ LOCATION:Online Virtual Instruction CATEGORIES:Computer Skills,Cybersecurity,Cybersecurity,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 END:VCALENDAR