- Before I started these classes,
I used to work in an office.
I realized that the knowledge that I had
was kind of limited.
(speaking in foreign language)
- When I was laid off, it was absolutely terrifying.
I knew something had to change.
- Everything is based on computers nowadays.
And you need to know computers to get a good job.
(computer speaking in foreign language)
- Some of the challenges our students face
when they're applying for jobs start from
how to use the computer.
- Today we're gonna work on creating a professional resume.
- Google Applied Digital Skills works great for us.
This is a free video curriculum
that can teach anyone basic digital skills.
- [Danette] It was really easy to balance mommy duties
with my educational priorities.
(group cheering)
- When you learn digital skills,
you could progress your career,
you could expand your business, you could change your life.
When we're stronger as a community, we all grow.
- It's one thing to ask a person to pull himself up
out of bootstraps, but it's cruel
when that person has no boots.
Digital Skills gives you boots.
- It's an amazing transformation.
They're different people.
- When you lift up one person,
you lift up the entire community.
- I feel like I'm now ready to be able to compete.
It's empowering to have that knowledge
that nobody can take away from you.