Project Self-Sufficiency will be offering a variety of computer classes in November, including a basic Introduction to Personal Computers, classes in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, a QuickBooks accounting course, and workshops designed specifically for men.? All classes will take place in the agency?s Career Center, which is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton.?? The fee for each Microsoft course is $10; the remaining workshops are free.? ???Students must be registered Family Success Center or Project Self-Sufficiency participants.?
A basic Introduction to Personal Computers will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, November 6th ? 27th, from 9:00 a.m. ? 12:00 p.m. and from 6:00 ? 9:00 p.m., with the exception of November 22nd. ?This introductory course is designed for first-time computer users or people with limited computer experience. ?Students will learn computer basics, including the different components of the computer and the performance of simple procedures. ?Fundamental keyboarding skills and a brief overview of popular software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook will also be discussed. ?
An advanced course in Microsoft Word will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, November 5th ? 21st, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays, November 6th ? 27th, excluding November 22nd, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.? Advanced Microsoft Word will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, October 15th ? 31st, from 6:00 ? 9:00 p.m.? Students will learn word-processing techniques, including the creation of professional-looking letters, faxes, newsletters and other documents, as well as the use of mail merge features used to print address labels and address letters to multiple recipients.? Participation in the introductory level Microsoft Word course is required prior to registration in the advanced class.
Those interested in learning about Microsoft Excel are encouraged to attend an introductory class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, November 6th ? 27th, with the exception of November 22nd, from 6:00 ? 9:00 p.m.? Instruction will center on the creation of spreadsheets, databases and workbooks for use in tracking inventory, sorting data and creating mailing lists.? Students will learn how to add, subtract, multiply and divide rows and columns using formulas and become adept at storing, managing and interpreting data.? Students must complete the introductory level Microsoft Excel class before registration in the advanced course.
A class in Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, November 5th ? 19th, from 6:00 ? 9:00 p.m.? Participants will learn to manage email, set up calendars, schedule tasks, and create custom slide shows.
Microsoft Employment Lab for Men, a special class which introduces basic keyboarding skills and touches on Microsoft applications, will be held on Wednesdays, from 6:00 ? 8:30 p.m., November 7th, 14th and 28th.? The course will also explore the development of resumes and cover letters.
A course in QuickBooks Accounting Software will be offered on Fridays, November 2nd ? December 21st, from 9:00 a.m. ? 1:00 p.m. ?Students will learn how to organize personal or business finances, track orders and payments, generate invoices, monitor and manage expenses and produce sophisticated reports and sales forecasts.?
The agency will also offer a series of workshops designed to help participants land and succeed at new jobs.? ?Job Search & Networking Techniques? will be offered on Mondays, 11:00 a.m. ? 12:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, November 7th, from 7:00 ? 8:00 p.m.? ?Cover Letters & Resumes? will be held on Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. ? 12:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, November 14th, from 7:00 ? 8:00 p.m.? ?Interview Skills, Workplace Literacy & Salary Negotiation? will be offered on Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. ? 12:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, November 21st, from 7:00 ? 8:00 p.m.? ?Financial Management? seminars are held on Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. ? 12:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, November 28th, from 7:00 ? 8:00 p.m.?? ?Careering 102? will be held on Fridays, 11:00 a.m. ? 12:00 p.m.
Project Self-Sufficiency?s Career Center also offers instruction to participants on job search and networking techniques, the preparation of cover letters and resumes, and basic skills for use in interviewing, salary negotiation and the acquisition of workplace etiquette. ?Help with obtaining a GED, career counseling and assessment, Job Start and Job Search services are also available. ?These informational sessions are offered at convenient day and evening times.? Interested participants are encouraged to call 973-940-3500 for a schedule.
The fee for each Microsoft course is $10; all other classes are free.? All computer classes at the agency are open to registered Family Success Center and Project Self-Sufficiency participants.? To inquire about eligibility, or to find out more about the computer courses or career fairs offered at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500.
Source: http://projectselfsufficiencynj.blogspot.com/2012/10/affordable-computer-classes-offered-in.html
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