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.