Free Google workshops in York to offer skills to business owners, job seekers

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Looking to improve your digital skills?

Job seekers and small business owners will be able to attend free, one day Grow with Google events in Pennsylvania, and one of the stops is at the York County Libraries, according to a news release.

Pennsylvania is the first state that Google staff will be visiting in the national tour of America’s libraries, the release states.

Local library staff and non-profit leaders also will receive training on free tools and curriculum they can use to help the customers they serve, the release states.

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Here’s what you need to know:

What: Grow with Google will offer hands-on workshops about online marketing for small businesses, search engine optimization, and spread sheet basics, the release states.

It also will include one-on-one coaching with Google staff, according to the website.

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 30

Where: Martin Library, 159 E. Market St., York

How to register: Visit g.co/GrowPennsylvania. Space is limited so those interested will need to register now.