Future-Proof Your Career with Free Google AI Essentials Certification from Goodwill SWFL

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Oct. 17, 2025 - PRLog -- AI is changing the workplace - are you ready?
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) is offering a powerful opportunity to get ahead: free certification in Google AI Essentials, available now at all seven of its Community Resource Centers.

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant concept—it's here, reshaping how businesses operate and how people work. From automating repetitive tasks to enhancing decision-making, AI is becoming a must-have skill across industries. But with this transformation comes a challenge: those without AI skills risk being left behind.

According to the World Economic Forum, AI could displace 83 million jobs by 2027—but it will also create 69 million new ones. The key to staying competitive? Learning how to work with AI, not against it.

That's where Goodwill SWFL comes in. Through a partnership with Google, they're offering free access to the Google AI Essentials certification, a beginner-friendly program that teaches you how to use AI tools to boost productivity, solve problems, and stay relevant in a rapidly evolving job market.

Whether you're looking to:

• Upskill for a new career path,
• Stay competitive in your current role,
• Or simply understand how AI is shaping the future of work,

This is your chance to take control of your future—at no cost.

"Goodwill Southwest Florida is excited to share this resource with the communities we serve," states Angela Hemstreet, Goodwill SWFL's Director of Employment Services. "Program participants and staff of community partners alike who have completed this course share that what they have learned in AI Essentials has helped them to save time and increase productivity. Some have already reported career advancements as a result of the skills they have gained!"

To enroll in the program, call Marjorie at 239-995-2106 Ext. 2256. The program is self-paced and can be done online, or at any Goodwill SWFL Community Resource Center. Visit https://goodwillswfl.org/services/community-resource-cent... for contact information and locations.

"Let's make sure the future of work includes everyone," states Hemstreet. "Get certified. Get ahead. Get started with Goodwill."

About Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida:

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities and other disadvantages achieve their full potential through the power of work. Programs and services are offered in five counties: Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades.