Goodwill Southwest Florida Offers Free Digital Training Classes

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Sept. 18, 2018 - PRLog -- Those seeking to learn or to improve their digital skills, regardless of income level, are invited to register for free computer courses offered at five Southwest Florida locations, available through Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida.

A new initiative, the classes offer a personalized way to enhance a person's computer skills or to become Northstar certified in one or more software programs.

"Goodwill is excited to launch our new Digital Training Center. Anyone who has ever wanted to learn about using a computer for home or work should take advantage of this opportunity to learn for free," said Fred Richards, Vice President of Goodwill's Community Support Services.

Instructors are available to answer questions and to help participants work through each computerized module. Topics include Basic Computer Use, Internet, Windows Operating System, Mac OS, Email, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Information Literacy. Other courses will address language learning (Spanish and English), money management, work place skills and more. Future levels of training will help individuals obtain certifications and employment in entry and mid-level digital careers, such as computer programming and networking. All participants will receive employment soft skills training, resume preparation, and job placement services.

Locations include Goodwill's Opportunity Center in the Community Support Services Computer Lab, 5100 Tice St. Fort Myers; and Job-Link Centers in Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Naples and Lehigh Acres. A list of times and days of the week can be found on the website: http://www.goodwillswfl.org/dtcswfl

Goodwill Industries of SWFL was awarded a $50,000 Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator initiative grant from Goodwill International's collaborative program with Google to develop a Digital Skills Training Site. This opportunity is part of a $10 million investment by Google.org over three years to infuse digital skills awareness and training throughout the entire Goodwill network, collectively reaching 1.25 million people.

For a list of classes or SWFL Goodwill Digital Training Center locations, contact:
dtc@goodwillswfl.org or call 239-995-2106 or visit the webpage.
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. Its mission is to help people with disabilities and disadvantages by offering life-changing opportunities to achieve independence.

Goodwill's programs in Southwest Florida also include, adult and youth employment services, connections to community resources and jobs, small business training classes, disability-accessible housing, a camp for adults with disabilities and more. The retail stores collect and sell donated items and new goods, which help fund the services and programs offered in Southwest Florida. 89 cents of every dollar goes back into supporting Goodwill's programs and services in our Southwest Florida area. The organization is currently in its 52nd year of operation.

For more information about Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, please visit www.goodwillswfl.org or call (239) 995-2106.