Bham Now Grow with Google — Google wants to help you use their products for work. Photo via of Grow with Google

Are you needing a little help in using Google for work? A free training seminar (Yes, we said free.) will be held on Aug. 6 at the Birmingham Public Library. Register now, because classes are filling up fast!

Build Your Website, More

You might be aiming to improve your company’s search engine optimization (SEO), to research competition or to buy digital ads. You’re in luck!

Moving On Up

The free courses will be led by Google teams, presenters and coaches. Organizers anticipate the event will enable job seekers to grow their skills and advance their careers. The classes will also provide small businesses with tips on how to increase their online presence and find new customers and assist startups in generating exposure for their ideas.

Google announced three years ago that they were investing in North Alabama by bringing a data center to the area, and in April, they broke ground on a $600 million facility in Jackson County. With that investment comes the commitment to help train Alabama workers with the digital skills they need to maneuver and grow with Alabama’s changing economy. The company has already invested $703 million to stimulate Alabama’s economy.

“Alabama is a center for innovation, entrepreneurship and manufacturing. By bringing the Grow with Google tour to the state, we are making a commitment to help develop a skilled workforce that can meet the needs of Alabama’s growing economy,” said Erica Swanson, Google’s head of community engagement.

Your Training Includes

Workshops focused on digital skills, coding, online safety, data analytics, improving online business presence and more.
Available one-on-one coaching sessions on Google Sheets and other GSuite tools.
Onsite training for library, nonprofit and education professionals.

Bham Now Google — Want to know how to get your business listed on Google? Here’s your opportunity. Photo via Grow with Google

“Digital skills are necessary to succeed in a modern world. Now more than ever, job applicants and entrepreneurs must leverage technology to improve career prospects, increase brand awareness and target potential customers,” said Floyd Council, executive director of Birmingham Public Library. “We are excited to partner with Google to bring this initiative to Birmingham to benefit small businesses, students, job seekers and the community as a whole.”

In addition to partnering with the Birmingham Public Library, Google also partnered with the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama and the Birmingham Business Alliance on the event.

Will you sign up for the FREE digital training?