6600 West Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Phone: (248) 432-5411 Fax: (248) 432-5551

in the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Judaic Enrichment Center of the Jewish Community Center

D. Dan & Betty Kahn Bldg on the Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus

B J O

BETTER JOB OPPORTUNITIES

training unemployed or underemployed residents of greater Detroit
in the technology skills that are a necessity in today’s workplace

Without computer skills it is nearly impossible to compete in the job market.

Most office positions require proficiency in the full Microsoft Office Suite.
Most retail establishments operate with POS systems that require basic computing skills.
With the heavy reliance on computers for communication, familiarity with e-mail and the Internet are pre-requisites for home-based businesses.

Eligibility is based on need only and is open to all, regardless of age, sex, race or religion. Upon graduation, participants will receive a Level 1 Certificate attesting to full proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Students attend two 3-hour sessions per week for twelve weeks. Topics include:

Basic Computing – components, hardware and software
Internet – research and surfing the web
E-mail – understanding and usage
Microsoft Word – word processing
Microsoft Excel – spreadsheet creation and usage
Microsoft Access – data base creation and usage
Microsoft PowerPoint – creating presentations
Web Page Design – basic creation and updating

Consultation on resume writing and interviewing protocol is also available.

We are now taking applications for winter classes.

The next two 12-week courses begin on:

January 6, 2009 — meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
February 9. 2009 — meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 am.

PLEASE CALL (248) 432-5411 FOR THE COURSE APPLICATION FORM

Instructions for submission are on the application document

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