Register now for Shoreline Goodwill’s FREE classes

Tuesday, December 1, 2009



Shoreline Goodwill’s Job Training and Education Center, located at 14500 15th Avenue NE, is now registering people for free classes in the eight-week session that runs from January 4 through February 25, 2010. These courses teach those with significant barriers to employment valuable skills to find and keep jobs.  Students can learn valuable skills in retail, computers and English.

Individuals can register for the Retail and Customer Service Training Program again this session. Participants will learn how to use computers in a retail environment, maintain the appearance of a store and merchandise products. They will also learn “soft skills” needed to get and keep a job, such as communicating well with others and working with a team. The course meets Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Classes fill up fast, and sign up is on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t delay!

The center will offer the following classes:

  • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Basic, Intermediate and ESOL Computers courses.
  • Basic Computer Classes: Introductory courses for people with little or no computer experience. 
    • Computer Basics
    • Word Processing
    • Spreadsheets
  • Career Building Assistance: Instructors can help people with job searches, resume and cover letter writing, interview practice and more.

For class availability and enrollment information, please call 206-631-8457.

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Shoreline Goodwill is part of Seattle Goodwill Industries, a private, nonprofit organization that has served the central and northern Puget Sound since 1923. It provides free job training and education programs and services that help low-income and underserved people obtain the skills they need to secure employment so they may achieve economic self-sufficiency. For more information about Goodwill programs, please call toll free at 1-877-GIVE4GOOD or visit the website.

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