Computer Literacy Workshops

This workshop focuses on how to build and utilize LinkedIn for your career. Learn how to incorporate it into your career change or search. Please create an account before coming to this workshop.

This entry-level workshop is a prerequisite for all computer classes. It introduces you to the Windows Operating System. You’ll learn about the different components of the desktop, how to open, resize, move and close individual windows.  You’ll also be introduced to the File Explorer where we create folders, move and copy folders to a thumb drive, and delete, restore, and then permanently delete files and folders.

This series introduces you to the features and functions of Microsoft PowerPoint. Pre-requisite: Microsoft Windows Level 1. We begin by creating a presentation and assigning a design theme. We follow that up with manually formatting the text, inserting new slides and manipulating text and slides using Cut, Copy and Paste. We then cover Find & Replace and the Spell Check feature before running our Slideshow.

In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn how the power of networking can positively build your career. Topics that will be covered include how to create an effective introduction; the benefits of networking and basic do’s and don’ts; how to overcome nervousness; an easy way to maintain your connections; and the benefits of power partners.

Pre-requisite: PowerPoint Level 1. This workshop builds on the information shared in our Level 1 workshop. In this workshop we’ll work in different views, insert and format pictures and shapes and learn to animate and automate our slideshows.

This series introduces you to the slideshow application offered as part of Google’s suite of productivity tools. Pre-requisite: Microsoft Windows Level 1. Get started learning the basics!

This is an introductory course on how to detect and protect yourself from common cyber threats (such as phishing) via your home computer, your mobile device, and your personal network (wifi). Learn interesting facts, tips and tricks, and how to further your education in cyber security. No prior technical or security skills needed.

During this interactive webinar, an experienced professional will review your resume in real time, offering suggestions to improve its appearance and effectiveness.  Please note, all resumes will be reviewed on screen, but this is a no-judgement zone. To participate, send your resume to Michael Gross, [email protected] , at least one day prior to the workshop. If you do not yet have a resume, please take our Writing a Winning Resume and Cover letter self-paced course first.

This series introduces you to the slideshow application offered as part of Google’s suite of productivity tools. Level 1 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous class along with advanced features.

This beginning level workshop introduces you to the word processing application offered as part of Google’s suite of productivity tools.

Pre-requisite: Google Docs Level 1. This workshop builds on the skills taught in the Google Docs Level 1 course, introducing you to more advanced features of Docs.

What does it mean to work virtually? In this webinar, we’ll talk about video conferencing, collaboration, and file sharing as well as online etiquette and how to come across well in video meetings and video job interviews.

This series introduces you to the features and functions of Microsoft PowerPoint.

Levels 1 & 2 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous classes.

Esta clase de nivel inicial presenta las habilidades básicas para usar el programa de Microsoft Windows tales como: el uso del ambiente del escritorio o “Desktop” y el “mouse”, abrir, cambiar de tamaño y cerrar las “ventanas” de los programas de Microsoft Windows. Asimismo, poder crear, copiar, mover, eliminar y recuperar archivos y carpetas de archivos. Usted recibirá una carpeta en donde podrá guardar sus archivos y hojas de papel, un dispositivo de almacenamiento USB (Flash Drive) para guardar sus archivos electrónicos y un Certificado al final del curso.

Want to brush up on your interviewing skills?  Join us for this interactive mock interview session where you can practice in a safe, non-judgmental space.  You’ll receive tips from professionals with years of recruiting and hiring experience.  It is helpful to come with an idea of a job you will be interviewing for as it makes the experience more realistic.  If you have a job description, bring it too.

This entry-level workshop is a prerequisite for all computer classes. It introduces you to the Windows Operating System. You’ll learn about the different components of the desktop, how to open, resize, move and close individual windows.  You’ll also be introduced to the File Explorer where we create folders, move and copy folders to a thumb drive, and delete, restore, and then permanently delete files and folders.

Esta serie le presenta las características y funciones de Microsoft Excel.

Esta serie le presenta las características y funciones de Microsoft Excel.

Pre-requisite: Microsoft Word Level 3. This workshop continues to build on the skills taught in previous Word classes, introducing you to columns, outline numbering, generating Tables of Contents, adding footnotes, and working with multiple headers and footers.

During this interactive webinar, an experienced professional will review your resume in real time, offering suggestions to improve its appearance and effectiveness.  Please note, all resumes will be reviewed on screen, but this is a no-judgement zone.  To participate, send your resume to [email protected] at least one day prior to the workshop.  If you do not yet have a resume, please take our Writing a Winning Resume and Cover letter self-paced course first.

This full-day program is intended to give you a well-rounded look into you, your career aspirations, and what it takes to reach those aspirations. We will help you define your personal mission statement and present workshops focused on career exploration and goal setting. We’ll also do a lot of hands-on activities, including behavioral and aptitude assessments and labor market research to help you identify careers that are a good match for your interests, natural abilities, and goals.

Pre-requisite: Microsoft Windows Level 1. This workshop builds on the skills taught in the Microsoft Windows Level 1 class, introducing you to more advanced features of Windows, including customizing the Start Menu and Task Bar, personalizing your desktop, customizing the File Explorer and performing Windows updates. Upon successful completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. Please bring the thumb-drive you received in Beginning Windows to class.

his series introduces you to the spreadsheet application offered as part of Google’s suite of productivity tools. Pre-requisite: Microsoft Windows Level 1. Get started learning the basics!

This series introduces you to the features and functions of Microsoft Excel. Pre-requisite: Microsoft Windows Level 1. From creating a workbook and entering data to formatting your spreadsheet and using formulas and AutoSum, you will see how this powerful tool can help you both professionally and personally of productivity tools.

Level 1 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous class along with advanced features. You’ll learn about the Average, Min and Max Functions, as well as building and formatting charts. We also go over page formatting features including headers/footers, page breaks and print titles.

Want to brush up on your interviewing skills?  Join us for this interactive mock interview session where you can practice in a safe, non-judgmental space.  You’ll receive tips from professionals with years of recruiting and hiring experience.  It is helpful to come with an idea of a job you will be interviewing for as it makes the experience more realistic.  If you have a job description, bring it too.

This series introduces you to the spreadsheet application offered as part of Google’s suite of productivity tools. Level 1 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous class along with advanced features.

This series introduces you to the slideshow application offered as part of Google’s suite of productivity tools. Pre-requisite: Microsoft Windows Level 1. Get started learning the basics!

This series introduces you to the slideshow application offered as part of Google’s suite of productivity tools. Level 1 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous class along with advanced features.

In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn how the power of networking can positively build your career. Topics that will be covered include how to create an effective introduction; the benefits of networking and basic do’s and don’ts; how to overcome nervousness; an easy way to maintain your connections; and the benefits of power partners.

This entry-level workshop is a prerequisite for all computer classes. It introduces you to the Windows Operating System. You’ll learn about the different components of the desktop, how to open, resize, move and close individual windows.  You’ll also be introduced to the File Explorer where we create folders, move and copy folders to a thumb drive, and delete, restore, and then permanently delete files and folders.

This series introduces you to the features and functions of Microsoft Excel.

Level 1 & 2 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous class along with advanced features.

This series introduces you to the features and functions of Microsoft Excel.

Level 1, 2 & 3 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous classes, including Pivot Tables, VLookup and CountIf, Custom Lists, and more.