July 2011

Computer and Professional Development Workshops

All classes are FREE and held at the PPL Learning Center Monday
4 PPL LEARNING CENTER CLOSED for 4th of July

Tuesday
5 Computer Basics 1: Intro 10:0012:00

Wednesday
6 Computer Basics 2: MS Word 10:0012:00

Thursday
7 Computer Basics 3: Internet 10:0012:00

Friday
8 Computer Basics 4: E-mail 10:0012:00

11 Typing Lab** 1:303:30

12 Interviewing Skills 10:0012:00 LinkedIn* 1:003:00

13 Benefits 101 10:0011:00 Effective Job Search 10:0012:00

14 PowerPoint Basics* 1:003:00 Financial Aid 101 1:003:00

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18 Resumes & Cover Letters 1:003:00

19 Career Exploration 10:0012:00

20 Basic Excel* 10:0012:00 College Exploration 1:003:00

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25 Typing Lab** 1:303:30

26 Computer Basics 1: Intro 1:003:30

27 Interviewing Skills 10:0012:00 Computer Basics 2: MS Word 1:003:00

28 Computer Basics 3: Internet 1:003:00

29 Computer Basics 4: E-Mail 1:003:00

* Must complete Computer Basics series to attend this workshop ** Does not count toward bus or gas card incentive

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

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

July 2011
PPL Employment Training Workshops
We offer education, career advancement, classroom training, computer skills workshops and one-on-one coaching. Working full-time? Part-time? On-call? Not working at all? Are you a student? We welcome anyone, no matter where they are in their lives!

PPLs Learning Center offers free workshops to help improve your computer skills and professional development. Check out the Monthly Workshop Calendar link to see dates and times each workshop is offered this month. Call 612-455-5300 or stop by to sign-up and reserve a spot in class. Here are the workshops we offer:
Career & Education Exploration: Learn to research and understand successful pathways to a future career and reach your education goals. College Financial Aid 101: Learn about different types of financial aid available for school and how to apply for aid. Computer Basics 1: Getting Started Learn basic terms and software functions as well as how to use the mouse and save documents. Computer Basics 2: Formatting, Saving, and Printing: Learn how to use Word formatting tools such as bold, center and bullets; save and print files. Computer Basics 3: Internet & Email: Learn to navigate web pages and search for information Computer Basics 4: E-mail: Learn how to create an e-mail account, send email and attach documents. Basic Excel: Learn the basics of how to set up personal budgets, spreadsheets for business and use basic formulas. PowerPoint Basics: Learn how to create professional presentations for employment or education opportunities. Interviewing Skills: Learn how to successfully prepare for a job interview. Job Search: Learn about the job search process and how to utilize the internet to your advantage when applying for jobs. Resume and Cover Letters: Learn how to create a powerful resume and cover letter. Benefits 101: An overview of public assistance benefits and a screening for eligibility. LinkedIn: Set up your own LinkedIn account and learn how to effectively network online.