Goodwill Industries of New Mexico
Goodwill is on a mission to provide skills training, job development, and social services to New Mexicans.
CHOOSE A CLASS AND REGISTER BELOW
Employment Skills Classes
- Resume 101
- Informative hands-on workshop to create effective resume or improve the one you already have.
- First Impressions
- Learn the use of time management, appearance, words & body language for a good first impression.
- Interview Skills
- Review of best practices and what to expect in various interview scenarios.
- Soft Skills
- Training focused on valuable soft skills for your daily life, interacting with others and your overall success in life and work.
- Communication Skills
- Essential skills for success in life or work: improve communication, adaptability, & leadership.
- Career Compass North: Career Exploration
- Explore career interests, identify skills, and analyze potential jobs via SWOT. This class is available in-person or online.
- Career Compass East: Resume/Applying
- Create/improve your resume and learn how to apply for jobs online. This class is available in-person or online.
- Career Compass South: Interview/Soft Skills
- Learn best practices for interviewing & professional communication. This class is available in-person or online.
- Career Compass West: Your New Job
- Building relationships, a good attitude, and knowledge & behavior skills at work. Note: This class is available in-person or online.
Digital Literacy Classes
- Computer Basics
- Basic parts of computer, buttons, ports, understanding OS, applications, hardware, software.
- Internet Basics
- Explores what the internet is, understanding search engines, browser safety, email basics, and other virtual communication.
- Typing 101
- Learn where to place fingers on keyboard, what the keys do & basic mouse usage.
- Microsoft Explorer
- Navigate Windows OS, Download, upload, save, organize & find files.
- Microsoft Word
- Learn how to layout, format & save documents as well as spellcheck, spacing & inserting images/shapes.
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Learn to design & animate slides & play/save presentations.
- Microsoft Outlook
- Learn the basics of creating and sending emails with Outlook.
- Excel 100
- Intro to review spreadsheet features & application layout. Build your first basic spreadsheet.
- Excel 200
- Learn the basic formulas (+, -, X, /) how to use auto fill, and how to sort and filter data on a spreadsheet.
- Excel 300
- Learn to create dropdowns, charts, tables, and how to freeze panes, add backgrounds & more.
- Cybersecurity
- Learn to identify cyber threats and phishing and how to protect your digital assets.
- Intro to Coding
- An overview of computer programming. Explore JavaScript, Python, and web development. This class is available in-person or online.
- Coding Workshop
- Fun coding games to build coding skills in JavaScript and Python. This class is available in-person or online.
- App Development
- Intro to app coding, a look at iOS and Android, and an interactive learning exercise. This class is available in-person or online.
- Game Development
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Intro on how to create video games and use game engines. This class is available in-person or online.
- Discovering Data
- Learn the basics of data concepts, processes, and tools.
- Google Drive
- Learn the basics of Google's cloud-based storage from Google where you can store, access, and share files and folders from any device, keeping them synced across your computer, phone, and tablet.
- Google Docs
- Learn the basics of web-based word processing. Create and edit docs online.
- Google Sheets
- Learn the basics of Google's web-based spreadsheet application from Google that lets you create, edit, and collaborate on data organized in row and columns.
- Google Slides
- Learn the basics of a cloud-based presentation software. Create & share slideshows.
- Google AI Prompting Essentials
- Learn to prompt effectively giving clear & specific instructions to generative AI. Save time & unlock more of AI's benefits for work/home
- Android Basics
- Learn the basics about using your android phone. The home screen, settings, apps etc.
- iPhone Basics
- Learn the basics about using your iPhone. The home screen, settings, apps etc.
Life Skills Classes
- Resiliency
- An in-depth look at ‘Resiliency: the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.’ This class is available in-person or online.
- Resiliency Workshop
- You’ve learned what resiliency is… now here’s a workshop to develop a plan and learn tools to strengthen those skills. This class is available in-person or online.
- Money Management
- Financial Literacy Training: Understanding your paycheck, expenses, credit and creating a monthly budget. This class is available in-person or online.
- Thinking Critically
- Become a better thinker. This course helps build analytical skills and explains how to determine what information is accurate. This class is available in-person or online.
- Public Speaking Intro
- Learn the basics of speaking in front of an audience.
Health and Wellness
- Stress Management
- You cannot avoid stress, but you can manage it. Take an in-depth look at where stress comes from and the mindful strategies used to overcome it. This class is available in-person or online.
- Stress Management Workshop
- Workshop dedicated to a detailed look at meditative and other practices to rescue you from daily stressors and help you thrive. This class is available in-person or online.
Support
- Office Hours
- Drop-in space for students to meet with GoodSkills Instructors on questions regarding classes or for follow-up support.
Career Fairs
- Community Career Fair
- Goodwill's community career fairs offer a diverse range of employment opportunities for New Mexico job seekers of all ages, backgrounds, and career paths. Speak with hiring managers and get valuable job leads. Dress for success and bring copies of your resume! No appointment or pre-registration needed.
