Job-hunting can be a daunting task. That’s why Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, in partnership with Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and the Literacy Council, has scheduled a series of free classes covering “critical employment skills and emerging job fields.” All courses take place at Goodwill’s Workforce Development Center at 1616 Patton Avenue.
More from Goodwill:
Computer Basics Class: Entry-level course provides a stress-free introduction to the technology and computer skills that you need in today’s job market. You will learn how to do online job searches, complete online job applications, create resumes, create cover letters, create email accounts, and learn basic word-processing.
Feb. 9-April 1 (Mondays & Wednesdays), 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Feb. 10-April 2 (Tuesdays & Thursdays), 8:30-11:30 a.m.
March 23-April 29 (Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays), 8:30-11:30 a.m.
April 7-May 28 (Tuesdays & Thursdays), 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Computer Empowerment Class: Continue to build on your basic computer skills through the creation of more career-related documents and forms.
Feb. 23-March 18 (Mondays & Wednesdays), 8:30-11:30 a.m.
March 3-26 (Tuesdays & Thursdays), 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Personal Care Aide Class: PCAs make up one of the largest and fastest-growing workforce fields in the country. This learner-centered class will include speakers from the healthcare field, case scenarios, small group work and other forms of interactive learning.
March 17-April 23 (Tuesdays & Thursdays), 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Medical Office Pathways Class: Class topics focus on skills specific to a medical office environment such as medical terminology, types of insurance, and confidentiality issues.
April 7-28 (Tuesdays & Thursdays), 1-4 p.m.
In addition to these free classes, Goodwill and its education partners offer skills training courses in electronic health records, nurse aide I, hospitality, phlebotomy, Spanish for the workplace, professional truck driver training (with TransTech, Inc.), adult basic education (formerly GED) and more. Financial assistance is available for qualified individuals. For more information and a schedule of spring classes, call Goodwill at 828-298-9023 x1106.
About Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina:
Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc., serves the community by providing employment and training programs that help people find jobs and reach financial stability. Programs are largely funded through the sale of donated items in Goodwill’s retail stores. For more information, visit goodwillnwnc.org.
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