Career Training & Job Readiness

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Computer Support Specialist Micro-Credential Information Session (01/27/21)

with Vanessa Richards

Jan

January 27th, 2021

Free More Info

Find out what it takes to train to be an IT help desk professional. If you've ever thought of exploring an career in Information Technology, join us for this session. Thanks to a collaboration, Ellsworth Adult Education has the opportunity to offer a Computer Support Specialist Micro-credential.

This Winter, you can earn a WorkReady Credential and IC3 Digital Literacy Credential and, starting in February, you can enroll in our CompTIA A+ Certification course. This pilot is making these opportunities available at no cost. These are industry recognized and respected credentials. This is a live online information session.

Google Docs: Write it Down

with Chris Suggs

Jan

January 28th to February 25th, 2021

$46 More Info

Google docs is a free invaluable and easy to use online tool similar to Microsoft Word. It’s free, accessible from all devices and is super easy to share. Learn how to:

create documents;
master useful formatting functions;
share documents with others;
other features as time permits.

This workshop will introduce you to these features and share resources for further learning. This is a live online class.

No class 02/18/21.

You’ll need a web-based Gmail account for this Google workshop, and will need to know your account username and password. If you’re not sure what this means, please contact us and we’ll be glad to assist you!

Google applications are free and are a practical way to learn programs without investing in software!

College Prep English

with Emily Nash

Feb

February 2nd to April 6th, 2021

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This course is designed to help adults improve their reading, writing, proofreading, editing, and revising to prepare for college entrance exams and the general expectations of college English.

We will cover the basics of grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, paragraph development, and will eventually write effective essays with clear ideas, smooth transitions, and logical support. We will practice planning, research, prewriting, and organizing our writing. We will learn to write different types of essays, to properly format them, and to cite sources. Learning to proofread for punctuation, usage, content, and support will be emphasized.

No class 02/16/21.

This is a live online course via Zoom, and asynchronous (self-paced) on Schoology, a learning management platform.

When you register for this class, you'll receive a follow up contact from our advisor to enroll you in the program and assess your skills, goals and interests.

CompTIA A+ Certification Academy-Spring 2021

with To Be Determined

Feb

February 22nd to May 31st, 2021

Free More Info

If you've ever considered becoming CompTiA A+ Certified, now is the time. Thanks to a collaboration this certification is free!

Ever talk to that helpful person on a chat line? Wonder what it takes to be a computer technician? Learn how to troubleshoot and problem solve core service and support challenges, basic IT infrastructure and networking, and baseline security skills for IT support professionals. Network with local employers and job shadow in IT companies. Successful completion earns CompTIA A+. Register and you'll receive a follow up call from our advisor to assess your skills and share more information about this opportunity. This is an online course.

Waiting list available

Google Calendar: An Introduction

with Ann Sargent

Feb

February 23rd, 2021

Free More Info

Google Calendar is an online calendar that can help you manage your time and juggle all your commitments, whether personal or professional. This is an introductory session, and will cover setting up a calendar, and adding individual and recurring events. This is a live online class.

Google applications are free and are a practical way to learn programs without investing in software!

Mathematics: College Prep Algebra

with Vanessa Richards

Feb

February 24th to June 16th, 2021

Free More Info

This course is perfect for adults who need to (1) prepare for success on college entrance or licensure examinations; including the Accuplacer, HESI, and PRAXIS, and/or (2) earn a high school credit in the subject. The classroom atmosphere is fun and relaxed, and includes direct instruction, hands-on activities, and online learning.

Registrants should be somewhat confident in operations with arithmetic before taking this course. Please register for Math for Life & Work or tutoring beforehand to brush up on those skills. Alternatively, a score of 240+ on the Arithmetic Accuplacer is highly recommended. Upon successful completion, students can earn one high school credit. Live online or in person.

No class 02/17/21 or 04/21/21.

When you register for this class you'll receive a follow up contact from our advisor to enroll you in the program and assess your skills, goals and interests.

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