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:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231228T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T020856 CREATED:20221011T200937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T201126Z UID:10001151-1694539800-1703790000@www.goodwillheartland.org SUMMARY:Google IT Support Professional DESCRIPTION:Virtual\, online class held Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:00 pm\, with some weekend and evening office hours for additional learning support.  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! \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. \nVirtual class is held  Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm\, and optional online instructor office hours scheduled throughout the week.  Students 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. \nAccording to the 2019 Google IT Certificate Impact Report\, 80% of Google IT Support Professional Certificate learners in the U.S. reported a career impact within 6 months\, such as finding a new job\, getting a raise\, or starting a new business. \nUpon completion\, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 130 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. \n\n\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 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/it-support-professional-2/ CATEGORIES:Computer Skills,Information Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/gdca-woman-papers-1200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231228T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T020856 CREATED:20221011T205853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T205938Z UID:10001217-1695139200-1703784600@www.goodwillheartland.org SUMMARY:Google IT 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.  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 130+ employers from an exclusive hiring consortium\, like Walmart\, Sprint\, Hulu\, Bank of America\, Google (of course!) and more. \nAttend class in person or virtually Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00-5:30pm\, September 19-December 28.  We recommend that you have Python installed on your machine. For some courses\, you’ll need a computer where you can install Git or ask your administrator to install it for you. If you don’t have access to a computer you are welcome to use the computers at one of our career centers. \n\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 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-automation-with-python-3/ CATEGORIES:Computer Skills,Information Technology,Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/gdca-man-office-1200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231009T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T020856 CREATED:20221013T215742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T215828Z UID:10001229-1696852800-1699624800@www.goodwillheartland.org SUMMARY:Custodial Technician DESCRIPTION:Students can attend this class in-person or virtually. 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.  Covid-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 the virus 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.  Some participants may choose to complete a 25 hour paid internship with a partner business. \n\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 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-2/ CATEGORIES:Custodial,Customer Service,Hospitality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.goodwillheartland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/shutterstock_1812615982.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Goodwill of the Heartland":MAILTO:awinslow@goodwillheartland.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR