The GoodSkills Academy
Build Digital Skills. Grow Your Confidence.
Free digital skills training to help you build confidence for work and everyday life.
You don’t have to learn alone and help is free.
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Digital Skills for Real Life
Technology Should Help You Move Forward.
GoodSkills Academy is a free program designed to help individuals build the digital skills needed to succeed in today’s world.
Whether you’re applying for jobs, communicating online, or navigating everyday technology, our classes focus on practical skills you can use right away. No prior experience is required and all skill levels are welcome.
This program is open to the community and offered at no cost.
A Quick Confidence Check
Could You Confidently Do These Things Today?
Check each task you feel comfortable completing. This is not a test. It is simply a way to identify the skills you would like to strengthen.
What You’ll Learn
Practical Skills You Can Use Right Away.
Classes focus on practical, everyday digital skills. Select a topic to explore what GoodSkills Academy can help you learn.
Basic Computer and Internet Use
Build confidence using a computer, navigating the internet, finding information, and completing common everyday tasks.
Email and Online Communication
Practice writing, sending, receiving, and organizing email, including sending messages with attachments.
Job Searching and Online Applications
Learn how to search for jobs, review online listings, create accounts, and complete applications with greater confidence.
Resume Creation and Updates
Learn how to create a basic resume, organize your experience, and update your information as your skills and work history grow.
Virtual Meeting Tools
Practice joining and participating in virtual meetings using tools commonly used by employers, schools, and community organizations.
Online Safety and Scam Prevention
Learn how to recognize common online risks, protect personal information, and identify suspicious messages or requests.
Upcoming Classes
Find a Class That Fits Your Schedule.
Review upcoming GoodSkills Academy classes and choose the session that works best for you. Classes are free and open to the community.
Start Building Confidence
You Don’t Have to Learn Alone.
GoodSkills Academy is free, welcoming, and designed to help you build useful skills one step at a time.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
Learn more about GoodSkills Academy, free digital skills classes, who can participate, what you’ll learn, and how to find the right class for you.
01 What is GoodSkills Academy?
GoodSkills Academy is a free Evansville Goodwill
program designed to help people build practical digital
skills for work and everyday life.
Classes focus on useful skills such as basic computer
and internet use, email, online communication, job
searching, online applications, resume creation,
virtual meetings, and online safety.
02 Is GoodSkills Academy really free?
Yes. GoodSkills Academy classes are offered at no cost. The program is designed to remove financial barriers and make digital-skills training more accessible to people throughout the community.
03 Who can take GoodSkills Academy classes?
GoodSkills Academy is open to the community and all
skill levels are welcome.
No prior computer experience is required. Whether
you’re learning the basics for the first time or want
to strengthen skills you already have, you can start
where you are and build confidence one step at a time.
04 What if I’m not comfortable using a computer?
That’s exactly what GoodSkills Academy is designed to
help with. No prior experience is required, and classes
are taught in a welcoming, supportive environment.
You’ll have time to ask questions, practice skills, and
learn at a pace that helps you feel more comfortable
using technology.
05 What can I learn through GoodSkills Academy?
GoodSkills Academy focuses on practical digital skills you can use right away. Topics may include:
- Basic computer and internet use
- Email and online communication
- Job searching and online applications
- Resume creation and updates
- Virtual meeting tools
- Online safety and scam prevention
The goal is to help you become more comfortable using technology for work, communication, and everyday life.
06 Can GoodSkills Academy help me with my job search?
Yes. GoodSkills Academy can help you build the digital
skills commonly used during a modern job search,
including searching for jobs online, reviewing job
listings, creating accounts, completing online
applications, and creating or updating a basic resume.
If you need additional employment support, Evansville
Goodwill also offers job training and employment
services.
07 Does GoodSkills Academy teach online safety?
Yes. Online safety and scam prevention are among the
practical topics GoodSkills Academy can help you learn.
Classes can help you recognize common online risks,
protect personal information, and identify suspicious
messages or requests so you can navigate technology
with greater confidence.
08 How do I find an upcoming GoodSkills Academy class?
Review the upcoming GoodSkills Academy class schedule
and choose the session that best fits your needs and
availability.
You can also use the GoodSkills Academy class form to
help identify the right class for you.
09 Can GoodSkills Academy help me create a resume?
Yes. Resume creation and updates are one of the
practical skills covered through GoodSkills Academy.
You can learn how to create a basic resume, organize
your experience, and update your information as your
skills and work history grow.
10 Who can I contact if I’m not sure which class I need?
You don’t have to figure it out alone. Start with the class finder to identify skills you’d like to strengthen, or contact Evansville Goodwill if you need additional help getting connected.
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