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Goodwill and Common Wealth Charlotte have partnered together to offer free Financial Basics workshops 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 virtually over the course of three days, and class meets one hour per day.

Registration closes on February 12, 2026.

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: 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

You don’t have to dread tax season. Instead, spend an hour learning the basics of tax preparation – from who can file and what the IRS needs, what a filing status is, the types of returns, and more. You’ll come away with information on standard deductions and who can take advantage of them, and how to get your largest refund.

 

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.

Goodwill and Common Wealth Charlotte have partnered together to offer free Financial Basics workshops 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 virtually over the course of three days, and class meets one hour per day.

Registration closes on January 8, 2026.

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: 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

You don’t have to dread tax season. Instead, spend an hour learning the basics of tax preparation – from who can file and what the IRS needs, what a filing status is, the types of returns, and more. You’ll come away with information on standard deductions and who can take advantage of them, and how to get your largest refund.

 

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.

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Walk-ins are welcome.

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Walk-ins are welcome.

Do you need help updating your resume? Attend our hands-on workshop designed to help you craft a personalized, professional resume that stands out. Whether you’re a first-time job seeker, making a career change, or updating your current resume, this session is tailored to meet your needs. You’ll learn how to effectively highlight your skills, experience and accomplishments, while also gaining valuable tips on formatting, structure and customizing your resume for specific roles. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a polished resume and the tools to keep it updated for future opportunities.

Walk-ins are welcome.

Do you need help updating your resume? Attend our hands-on workshop designed to help you craft a personalized, professional resume that stands out. Whether you’re a first-time job seeker, making a career change, or updating your current resume, this session is tailored to meet your needs. You’ll learn how to effectively highlight your skills, experience and accomplishments, while also gaining valuable tips on formatting, structure and customizing your resume for specific roles. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a polished resume and the tools to keep it updated for future opportunities.

Walk-ins are welcome.

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