Goodwill to offer free computer classes


July 24, 2009 · 12:49 PM

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Bellevue Goodwill’s Job Training and Education Center is now registering people for free classes in the eight-week session that runs from Aug. 10 through Oct. 1. The courses teach people with significant barriers to employment valuable skills needed to find and keep jobs.

Classes fill up fast, and sign-up is on a first-come, first-served basis. The Bellevue Goodwill is located at 14515 NE 20th Street.

The following classes will be offered:

* English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Beginner and intermediate classes.

* Basic Computer Classes: Introductory courses for people with very little or no computer experience. Information includes basic Windows tools, basic Word documents, files and folders, the Internet and e-mail.

Computer Fundamentals

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

For class availability and enrollment information, contact Program Specialist Andy Herbst at 425-289-0040 or andy.herbst@seattlegoodwill.org.

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