I DISCOVERED GOODWILL IS A MASSIVE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM. I DISCOVERED GOODWILL IS A MASSIVE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM.

Learn to Program with Python is a GCTA technology course which offers a path toward a successful, long-lasting career as a programmer.

The First Step to Success | Python, the world’s fastestgrowing programming language, is used in every field imaginable— web and game development, robotics, medicine, and more.

Designed for people interested in a technology career—regardless of backgrounds or disabilities—the course requires little to no previous programming experience. Goodwill also offers full tuition grants for qualifying individuals.

How It Works | Here’s what we offer:

•Hands-on approach teaches the fundamentals of the standard Python library

•Prepares students to pass the Python Certified Entry-Level Programmer (PCEP) certification exam

•Helps students enter the software industry through job-readiness, apprenticeships, and job placement

Python is a prerequisite for more advanced programming languages, enabling graduates to deepen their career potential.

Another Success

Story | Scott Sattler, pictured here and on the cover, cracked the code for a meaningful and successful career. Scott was surprised when he heard about GCTA’s Python program through the Texas Workforce Commission when he was considering a career in IT. “I had previously viewed Goodwill as merely a thrift store. I discovered it was also a massive job training program that has been extremely helpful for me and countless others.”

Upon completion, he had many exciting new career opportunities, and his instructor recommended him for a teaching position at the GCTA. Scott felt this opportunity would maximize his potential and help him grow as an individual. “The job has been extremely helpful to me, and has allowed me to better manage social anxiety that can cause problems with interview performance. I also enjoy helping those that are less fortunate than I am, and empowering the disadvantaged, which aligns well with Goodwill’s mission.”

Scott is just one of the many community members who has found a successful career through Goodwill training programs such as Python. In 2022, the GCTA served 311 students and awarded 350 credentials in various classes and certification programs. The average hourly wage at job placement last year was $17.34.

On May 4, we gathered with our Good Friends of Goodwill for an inaugural ‘Thank You’ reception at Hotel Viata. Our generous donors and corporate partners enjoyed live music, delicious food, and signature cocktails on the Laurel Patio overlooking the Texas Hill Country. Good Friends of Goodwill recognizes annual donors who make gifts of $500 and above to support our mission. Who are our Good Friends? Visit thatsgoodwill.org/good-friends-of-goodwill