April 2012

Computer and Professional Development Workshops

All classes are FREE and held at the PPL Learning Center. The Computer Access Lab is open M-F, 8:30am4:00pm. Monday
2 Online Computer Skills*** 1:00-2:00

Tuesday
3 College Exploration 10:00-11:00 Effective Job Search 1:00-3:00

Wednesday
4 Google Docs* 10:00-12:00 5

Thursday
6

Friday

9 Community Resources 10:00-12:00 Online Computer Skills*** 1:00-2:00 Typing Lab** 2:00-3:00 16 Online Computer Skills*** 1:00-2:00 23 Online Computer Skills*** 1:00-2:00

10 Computer Basics 1: Intro 1:00-3:00 Job Club**** 1:15-3:15

11 Computer Basics 2: MS Word 1:00-3:00

12 Computer Basics 3: Internet 1:00-3:00 Resumes 1 1:00-3:00

13 Computer Basics 4: E-Mail 1:00-3:00 Resumes 2 1:00-3:00

17 PowerPoint Basics* 1:00-3:00 24 Computer Basics 1: Intro 10:00-12:00 Excel 1: Basics* 1:00-3:00

18 Interviewing Skills 10:00-12:00 25 Computer Basics 2: MS Word 10:00-12:00 Excel 2: Intermediate* 1:00-3:00

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26 Computer Basics 3: Internet 10:00-12:00

27 Computer Basics 4: E-Mail 10:00-12:00

Typing Lab** 2:00-3:00 30 Online Computer Skills*** 1:00-2:00 Career Exploration 1:00-2:00

* Must complete Computer Basics series to attend this workshop ** Does not count toward bus or gas card incentive *** Attend three sessions of Online Computer Skills! and receive a $10 bus or gas card ****JOB CLUB IS FOR PARTICIAPANTS THAT HAVE VISITED THE LEARNING CENTER 3+ TIMES.****

Call 612-455-5300 now to reserve your spot!

Ask us how you can earn a FREE gas or bus card for attending THREE workshops!

April 2012
PPL Employment Training Workshops
PPLs Learning Center offers free workshops to help improve your computer skills and professional development. Call 612-455-5300 or stop by to sign-up and reserve a spot in class. Here are the workshops offered:

Career Exploration: Learn to assess your career interests and skills and research your career options. College Exploration: Learn to identify and develop your educational goals and understand how to choose the best option for you. Also learn about the different types of financial aid available for school and how to apply for aid.

Community Resources: An overview of many helpful resources available throughout the community. Computer Basics 1: Intro Learn basic terms and software functions as well as how to use the mouse and save documents. Computer Basics 2: MS Word: Learn how to use Word formatting tools such as bold, center and bullets; save and print files. Computer Basics 3: Internet: Learn to navigate web pages and search for information. Computer Basics 4: E-mail: Learn how to organize your account, send messages and attach documents. Effective Job Searching: Learn about the job search process and how to utilize the internet to your advantage when applying for jobs. Excel 1: Basics: Learn the basics of how to set up personal budgets, spreadsheets for business and use basic formulas. Excel 2: Intermediate: Now that youve got the basics, take your Excel skills to the next level in this intermediate class. Google Docs: Learn how you to easily create, share and edit documents online. Interviewing Skills: Learn how to successfully prepare for a job interview. Job Club: This is a great opportunity to refresh your skills, network with fellow job seekers, and learn about available positions in the community. Online Computer Skills: Want to increase your computer skills, learn about the Internet and work at your own pace? Then Learner Web is for you! Check out this great new online learning program and receive your personalized account today!

PowerPoint Basics: Learn to create professional presentations for employment or education opportunities. Resumes 1: Learn how to create a powerful resume and cover letter. Resumes 2: Type a Resume or format an existing Resume in Microsoft Word in a group setting with one-on-one help.

Typing Lab: Use this open typing lab to increase your typing skills using our Mavis Beacon software.