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ABOUT THE COURSE:

Goodwill and Common Wealth Charlotte have partnered together to offer a free Financial Basics class to the community. If you have questions about budgeting, setting financial goals, credit, and investing, this may be the class for you! Financial Basics is offered over the course of three days, and class meets one hour per day.

Day 1: Financial Empowerment

This is CWC’s signature and foundational workshop! In this power-packed session, you will learn how habits and behaviors impact financial success. You will also learn how your pay cycle determines how you should prioritize your monthly bills, the importance of creating and maintaining a conscious spending plan, the importance of saving, methods to build an emergency fund and save for future goals, the basics of credit and credit scores, and how to manage debt responsibly and avoid predatory credit products.

Day 2: Financial Goal Setting – Smart Strategies for Managing Debt

Are you feeling overwhelmed by credit cards, loan, and collections? This practical and empowering session is designed to help you take control of your debt. You will walk through the fundamentals of debt, including understanding your credit report, prioritizing payments, dealing with collectors, and exploring repayment options for a debt-reductions plan that works for you. Whether you’re just starting or restarting your journey, this workshop offers tools, resources, and support to help you move toward a debt-free future with confidence and clarity.

Day 3: Tax Season

In this session, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how taxes work, including what documents to gather, how to file, and how to maximize your refund or minimize what you owe. You’ll also learn how tax planning can support your broader financial goals and reduce stress during tax season.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you’re interested in applying to attend our Financial Basics Workshop, please fill out this interest form or visit one of our Career Centers to meet with a Goodwill team member. Our Career Centers are open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. No appointment necessary.

Our Career Accelerator program helps participants quickly prepare for a successful job search through this one-day workshop. You’ll walk away from the program with a career plan, improved job search skills, updated resume, stronger interview skills, and a certificate of completion.

You must register in-person at the Charlotte Career & Employment Center in advance to secure your spot.

Our Career Accelerator program helps participants quickly prepare for a successful job search through this one-day workshop. You’ll walk away from the program with a career plan, improved job search skills, updated resume, stronger interview skills, and a certificate of completion.

You must register in-person at the Charlotte Career & Employment Center in advance to secure your spot.

Our Career Accelerator program helps participants quickly prepare for a successful job search through this one-day workshop. You’ll walk away from the program with a career plan, improved job search skills, updated resume, stronger interview skills, and a certificate of completion.

You must register in-person at the Charlotte Career & Employment Center in advance to secure your spot.

Our Career Accelerator program helps participants quickly prepare for a successful job search through this one-day workshop. You’ll walk away from the program with a career plan, improved job search skills, updated resume, stronger interview skills, and a certificate of completion.

You must register in-person at the Charlotte Career & Employment Center in advance to secure your spot.

Do you need help updating your resume? Attend our free Resume Workshop and walk away with the tools you need to craft an impressive resume to help you stand out to hiring employers. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can call (704) 916-1610 to register.

Do you need help updating your resume? Attend our free Resume Workshop and walk away with the tools you need to craft an impressive resume to help you stand out to hiring employers. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can call (704) 916-1610 to register.

Do you need help updating your resume? Attend our free Resume Workshop and walk away with the tools you need to craft an impressive resume to help you stand out to hiring employers. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can call (704) 916-1610 to register.

Do you need help updating your resume? Attend our free Resume Workshop and walk away with the tools you need to craft an impressive resume to help you stand out to hiring employers. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can call (704) 916-1610 to register.

Do you need help updating your resume? Attend our free Resume Workshop and walk away with the tools you need to craft an impressive resume to help you stand out to hiring employers. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can call (704) 916-1610 to register.