Bellevue Goodwill to offer training classes


December 23, 2011 · Updated 1:38 PM 

Bellevue's Goodwill will offer free training classes this winter in English and computers at its Bellevue location. The classes offered will be English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Computer Basics.

The computer basics class is for people with little or no computer skills and will go over computer functions such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and online job search.

Career building assistance also will be offered. The center opens its computer lab to the general public for career-related activities during designated times. Registration is not necessary. Goodwill instructors will be available to help people conduct job searches on the Internet, write resumes and cover letters, and more.

Classes fill up quickly and people can sign-up is on a first-come basis at 425-289-0040.

Goodwill is located at 14515 NE 20th St.

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