Essential Computer Skills – Keokuk

Goodwill Helms Career Center - Keokuk 1226 Main Street, Keokuk, IA, United States

Held Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm, or by appointment, the Essential Computer Skills OST is 24 hours of in-person classroom-based assessments and instruction that aims to build the foundational computer skills required for job search and employment success. Digital skills are in high demand, and employers report difficulty finding workers with the [Read More]

Google IT Support Professional

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! Prepare for a career in the high-growth [Read More]

Hospitality Guest Service Gold

Earn 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. Customer 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 [Read More]

Google UX Design

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 User experience (UX) designers focus on the interaction that [Read More]

Hospitality Food Service Careers

This online and virtual 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 [Read More]

Google IT Automation with Python

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. Knowing how to write code to solve problems and automate solutions is a crucial skill for anybody in IT. Python, in particular, is now [Read More]

ServSafe Food Handler

Now more than ever, food safety is in the public awareness as Covid-19 concerns continue. The online ServSafe Food Handler Training utilizes an activity and video-based approach to present, practice, and apply the ServSafe content. Learners will take the online course and attend virtual classes to prepare for Food Handler exam and meet the food [Read More]

ServSafe Food Handler

Now more than ever, food safety is in the public awareness as Covid-19 concerns continue. The online ServSafe Food Handler Training utilizes an activity and video-based approach to present, practice, and apply the ServSafe content. Learners will take the online course and attend virtual classes to prepare for Food Handler exam and meet the food [Read More]

Hospitality Guest Service Gold

Earn 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. Customer 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 [Read More]

Hospitality Maintenance Technician

An important aspect of a guest’s experience is the appearance and functionality of the hotel property. The virtual Maintenance Technician occupational skills training includes 50 hours of classroom instruction in career navigation, softs skills and job search skills instruction and the American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI) Maintenance Technician curriculum. The course prepares job [Read More]

Hospitality Guest Service Gold

Earn 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. Customer 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 [Read More]

Hospitality Front Desk Representative

Earn the industry recognized Front Desk Representative Certification through American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI).  This 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 [Read More]