Digital skills open doors: to careers, education, and economic opportunity. On Digital Learning Day (Thursday, February 12), we’re highlighting how Goodwill Southeast Georgia is expanding access to technology and digital education across our community.
1. Future-Ready Skills – Google AI Certification
Artificial intelligence is shaping the future of work.
Goodwill Southeast Georgia is proud to partner with Google and Goodwill Industries International to offer Google AI Essentials and Prompting Essentials. AI Essentials is a no-cost, self‑paced online training course designed to help learners work smarter, faster, and with more confidence in today’s digital world. The course introduces practical AI tools like Gemini, ChatGPT, and Copilot, showing how they can be used to brainstorm ideas, streamline tasks, and prepare for what’s next.
Google’s Prompting Essentials course teaches advanced prompting techniques including multimodal prompting, few shot prompting and prompt chaining. Learners can also build a reusable prompt library for real world scenarios through hands on activities.
By framing AI as practical, not technical, and emphasizing that it’s for everyone, Goodwill ensures learners across industries can build confidence with emerging technology, regardless of background or experience.
As the job market evolves, so can your skills.
2. Expanding Digital Access
A computer isn’t just a device; it’s a gateway to education, training, and employment. That’s why Goodwill Southeast Georgia actively seeks partnerships that expand digital access for individuals who need it most.
At a laptop distribution event hosted at our Pooler retail store, Goodwill provided 100 free laptops to Opportunity Center clients thanks to the generous support of AT&T and Human IT. Recipients were selected based on demonstrated need through a digital access survey completed at Goodwill Opportunity Centers.
For many participants, a single laptop made an immediate impact-allowing them to complete job training, apply for positions, or support their families’ educational goals.
3. Reducing Electronic Waste
Digital access and environmental responsibility go hand in hand at Goodwill Southeast Georgia. Through the Dell Reconnect program, Goodwill expands access to technology while reducing electronic waste.
Dell Reconnect offers an opportunity to donate computers and computer accessories at Goodwill Southeast Georgia locations, ensuring they’re responsibly recycled. At Goodwill , we also have a refurbishment program to give gently used electronics a second life if possible.
This circular approach reflects Goodwill’s mission to reuse, reskill, and reinvest-connecting sustainability directly to workforce readiness and long‑term opportunity.
4. Digital Access at Opportunity Centers & Digital Learning Through My Career Advisor
Goodwill’s Opportunity Centers and the My Career Advisor platform provide ongoing, no‑cost access to technology, learning tools, and career support in spaces that are welcoming and supportive.
At Opportunity Center locations, participants can:
- Search and apply for jobs
- Enroll in training and certification programs
- Complete coursework and credential exams
- Build confidence and digital fluency at their own pace
And learning doesn’t stop when you leave the building. My Career Advisor puts opportunity in your hands 24/7, offering tools for resume building, interview preparation, digital skills training, and career exploration-anytime, anywhere.
Whether you’re just starting your job search, looking to upskill, or ready to explore a new career path, these resources are designed to grow with you.
These efforts help build a community where everyone can learn and thrive. At Goodwill Southeast Georgia, digital literacy is a stepping‑stone to new possibilities and long‑term opportunity.