We want to ensure that our services are safe for everyone.
We are thrilled to welcome you back to our Goodwill Centers for Career Connections! Please be aware of the following guidelines set in place for your safety:
- Please follow CDC guidelines and do not enter if you have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, nausea, or a sore throat
- Masks are strongly recommended for guests who are working closer than 6 feet with anyone else
- Masks are required for those who have not been vaccinated
- Increased cleaning and sanitation processes are in place
Please follow safe social distancing and stay 6-feet away.
Grow with Google!
- Monday through Friday / 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Goodwill’s Centers for Career Connections are offering the NorthStar Digital Literacy Project Basic Computer Skills Certification. In the training you will complete numerous tasks that will be assessed online through self-guided modules. Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in the areas of Basic Computer Use, Internet Basics, Windows and Mac Operating Systems, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint along with email, social media and Information Literacy. We offer Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond and Platinum level certificates upon demonstrating competency and passing each level.
Google Certification Informational Session
- Thursday, January 13th / 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
A $50,000 salary is closer than you think! Discover a career in information technology through a no-cost certificate program developed by Google and hosted on Coursera. With cutting-edge virtual courses, hands-on labs and more, the Google IT Support Professional Certificate program is designed to prepare you to start a career in IT support! Whether you’re a digital native or are completely new to the field, Goodwill can train you for success in IT in an average of six months. In this informational session you will learn about what the certification consists of as well as how to get started.
Coupon Budgeting 101
- Thursday, January 20th / 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Did you spend you spend money on holiday shopping? Are you ready to start saving early for later days? If you replied yes to these two questions, then this workshop is for you!! In this Workshop, you will learn how to make your money stretch purchasing your everyday needs, gifts, groceries, etc. You will also learn how to read weekly ads, coupons, rewards and more!
Canva Beginner’s Workshop
- Wednesday, January 12th / 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Canva is currently one of the top free graphic design platforms that is awesome for making flyers, invitations, business cards and more. Once you have created your masterpiece, you will have the option to download it as a pdf or jpg file. Canva's wide array of features allow you to edit photos without extensive photo editing knowledge or experience.
Vision Board (In-Person and Virtual)
- Wednesday, January 26th / 10:30 am to 11:30 am
As we finish off the year 2021 and enter 2022, Goodwill’s Center for Career Connections presents Vision Board Creation. A vision board (also known as a prayer board or dream board), is a visual representation of your professional and personal goals. Your vision board can signify all of your goals for the year ahead; or it can focus on a specific area like career, business, home life, spiritual growth, well-being or relationships that you want to develop in 2022. If you unsure what your dreams are, that's fine! Part of the workshop will be learning how to uncover or rediscover those (sometimes) long buried dreams. If you would like to bring any magazines and pictures to add to your board, please feel free!
All Center for Career Connections Events are free and open to the public.
Location: The Larry Neff Center for Career Connections
4610 West Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
* Corner of West Ridge & Clark Roads
For More Information:
Omeria Sibanda / Public Relations Specialist Phone – (574) 472-7300 x7652
Email – OSibanda@Goodwill-NI.org
Ja’Liza Prophet / Gary Center for Career Connections Manager
Phone – (219) 595-0652
Email – JProphet@Goodwill-NI.org