The Training, Placement and Life Skills Program (T-PALS) is offered AT NO CHARGE in both Lubbock and Amarillo. Our centers are temporarily closed to face-to-face training opportunities, but all services are being offered online.
T-PALS encompasses free services including Basic, Intermediate and Advanced computer skills classes and other Employment Development Training opportunities and Career Enhancement Seminars relevant to successfully competing in today's job market.
Upon enrollment, you will have the opportunity to Learn to Zoom and be given access to information to direct you to free internet, computer and printing services.
Upon successful completion of a class, participants will earn continuing education credits from our partners at South Plains College. Call one of our T-PALS centers at (806) 744-8419 in Lubbock or (806) 331-6890 in Amarillo to get started.
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Need a job? We can help you prepare.
These days, employers require employees to accomplish many of their normal, daily duties by way of a computer. So, many jobs require basic to advanced computer user skills. Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas offers you the chance to learn these essential workplace skills. Our basic course is designed to be very user-friendly and specifically for people who have never used a computer before. If you already have some computer knowledge, intermediate classes might be a good fit for you. For those seeking to sharpen their knowledge further, advance classes are also available. Classes are free and will give you the opportunity to compete in today’s work environment to land your dream job or enhance your pay at your current place of employment.
What do the classes cover?
T-PALS also offers Career Enhancement Seminars to the public at no charge to prepare for entry in the workforce or to enhance their current employment, including:
Here's a look at some of the employment development classes we offer:
What does the class/training cost?
Nothing! It’s FREE based on the need/demand of the potential students the classes offered may change. Class times and length vary depending on the course; please call us for details.
What are the requirements?
Every individual will have to agree to have a background check conducted.
Will you work with me if I have a felony?
Criminal charges are reviewed and admittance into our classes is on a case by case basis.
Do you provide transportation to classes?
This is not a service Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas offers.
Where are the courses held? (Centers temporarily closed to face-to-face classes, all courses are offered online.)
1904 Bell St. Amarillo, TX
715 28th St. Lubbock, TX
How do I sign up?
For services in Amarillo please call (806) 331-6890
For services in Lubbock please call (806) 744-8419
Computer training Center and phone bank is temporarily unavailable to walk-ins.
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715 28th St. Lubbock, TX 79404
Phone: 806.744.8419
Toll Free: 877.944.8419
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization; our mission is to create job opportunities for people with barriers to employment. We can only do this through the donations of our generous community, and the continued support from our loyal shoppers.