NEW VIRTUAL JOB READINESS COURSES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEART OF TEXAS GOODWILL INDUSTRIES!
WATCH JOB READINESS ORIENTATION HERE:
*Contact Racquel For More Information: rburns@hotgoodwill.org
TAP INTO COURSES HERE!
COURSE CATALOG
Job Readiness Classes:
Job Opportunity Boot Camp (JOB-C) – provides training on the skills you need to land the
job you want. This intensive workshop will cover job search, resume writing, interview skills and practice, job skills and retention.
o Day 1 – Job Search and Resume Writing
o Day 2 – Resume Writing Workshop
o Day 3 – Interview and Self-Presentation
o Day 4 – Mock Interview and Practice
o Day 5 – Job Skills and Retention
o 2-3 hours/day
Job Search
Networking
Resume Writing
Cover Letter Writing
Interview Skills and Self-Presentation
Mock Interview, feedback and practice
Job Skills and Retention Training Course Options:
o 1 hour – cover reading a paystub, what to expect when starting a job, I-9 and W-4, and
skills for keeping a job.
o 1.5 hours – Positivity, communication, handling constructive feedback, honesty and
integrity
o 3 – 4 hours – Probationary period, positivity, communication, handling constructive
feedback, honesty and integrity, time management, respect, leaving a job well
Computer Course Options and Descriptions:
Computers for Beginners: (2 hours/class is preferred, these can be bundled or standalone)
o Intro to Computers – learn the basic parts of the computer, terminology, and how to get
started using Windows Operating system.
o Intro to Internet – learn common internets terminology, how to navigate on the internet
and how to use a search engine.
o Intro to Email – learn basic terminology, how to create, check and maintain your email
account. Plus learn how to send, reply and attach to an email. Email etiquette.
o Intro to Internet Safety – learn terminology associated with safety on the internet, best
practices for staying safe and basics of preventing viruses.
Introduction to Microsoft: (2 – 4 hrs/class is preferred, these can be bundled or standalone)
o Intro to Word – Learn the basics of working in the Microsoft Word environment, how to
create, modify and save a document.
o Intro to Excel – Learn the basics of the Excel environment, become familiar with the
specific cursors, learn basics of formatting and adding common functions (sum, average).
o Intro to PowerPoint—Learn the basics of the PowerPoint environment, how to create
slides, edit text, add pictures, add designs and how to view a presentation.
Self-Paced Courses
Job Skills
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF-PACED COURSES
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Scroll down and select one our courses.
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Select the class that fits what you’re hoping to learn most by clicking on the video.
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This will open a new window and take you to Brainshark (this is the video platform Goodwill uses to host courses, it is a safe program).
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Complete the sign-in form
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You will have to sign in once for each class you take, but the site should let you return to your same spot later if you want to take the class in sections (as long as you don’t clear your cookies).
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Learn a lot of helpful information
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Let us know how we did by completing the satisfaction survey provided at the end of the class
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Repeat!
DOWNLOADABLE TEMPLATES
To access the templates, click on the button. This will take you to Google Docs. From there, click the File button, then Download, then choose Microsoft Word from the menu. This will allow you to open the template in Microsoft Word to edit the template.
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