Goodwill Industries of New Mexico

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 Growth: Discover: Explore career interests: identify strengths & skills; find jobs that match your personal qualities.
Career Growth: Apply: Create/improve your resume and learn how to apply to jobs online and increase your chances of call-backs.
Career Growth: Interview: Best practices in interviews, professional communication and the three modes of persuasion.
Career Growth: Succeed: Building relationships, good attitude and the knowledge & behavior skills for success at work.

Digital Literacy Classes

Computer Basics: Learn basic parts of computer: buttons, ports, hardware, software, etc.
Internet Basics: Learn about the internet, search engines, browsers, & online safety.
Cybersecurity: Learn to identify cyber threats, phishing, scams & protect your digital assets.
Typing 101: Learn where to place fingers on keyboard, what the keys do & basic mouse usage.
Microsoft Explorer: Learn how to download, save, organize, find files and navigate Windows OS.
Microsoft Word: Format, save and spellcheck documents. Insert images/shapes. Design a layout.
Microsoft PowerPoint: Learn to design & animate slides & play/save presentations.
Microsoft Outlook: Learn to navigate Outlook interface, to compose/sort email & use calendar.
Excel 100: Intro to review spreadsheet features & application layout. Build your first basic spreadsheet.
Excel 200: Learn basic formulas (+,- ,X, /) how to use auto fill, and how to sort and filter data on spreadsheet.
Excel 200 (ONLINE ONLY): Learn basic formulas (+, -, x, /) how to use autofill, and how to sort and filter data on a spreadsheet. Once registered for class, the instructor will email you a meeting link.
Excel 300: Learn to create dropdowns, charts, tables, and how to freeze panes, add backgrounds & more.
Excel PivotTables: Learn to insert and format a PivotTable using a list of data, create a running total & use a slicer. Introduces VLOOKUP and SUMIF functions.
Intro to Coding: Programming overview of JavaScript, Python & web/app/game development.
Coding Workshop: Fun coding games to build coding skills in JavaScript & Python.
App Development: Intro to app coding, a look at IOS & Android with interactive learning exercises.
Game Development: Intro to creating video games and using game engines via interactive exercises.
Discovering Data: Learn ways to collect and interpret data to use to guide your decision making.
Intro to Google: Overview of online tools within Google Workspace-collaborate, create, communicate in one place.
Google Gmail: Basics of Google email service; Learn to create & send messages, organize & search the inbox
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 a cloud-based data driven document. Create, edit & share spreadsheets.
Google Slides: Learn the basics of a cloud-based presentation software. Create & share slideshows.
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.
Digital Support: Get help with anything you need digitally. Telehealth, email, online payments, job applications and more.

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.
Public Speaking Presentation: Plan and deliver a short PowerPoint presentation while practicing effective techniques for any public speaking event.
Time Management: Acquire time management strategies to improve work efficiency. Create SMART goals for success.

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.