TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTERS TECH IT OUT AND LEARN NEW SKILLS THAT WILL KEEP YOU UP-TO-DATE.

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1 Queens Library Job and Business Academy TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTERS TECH IT OUT AND LEARN NEW SKILLS THAT WILL KEEP YOU UP-TO-DATE. July 2016

2 Job and Business Academy Central Library Merrick Boulevard Jamaica, INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS Saturday, July 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 10:00 a.m. Topics covered include computer terminology, using the mouse and touchpad, basic keyboarding skills, and how to navigate computer folders, files, and programs in a Windows environment. No prior knowledge or skills are INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET Saturday, July 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 10:00 a.m. Topics covered include terminology, how to use a web browser, the basic structure of a website, web searching, and Internet safety. It is recommended that you have basic mouse and keyboarding skills before the workshop. BEGINNERS WORD Saturday, July 10:30 a.m. Make your documents stand out with Microsoft Word. In this introductory class, you will learn how to create and save Word documents, format and edit text, use copy and paste, and use the basic functions and commands of Word. INTERMEDIATE WORD Monday, July 5:00 p.m.* Saturday, July 1:30 p.m. Build upon your basic knowledge of Microsoft Word in this intermediate workshop. Learn how to format your Word document, insert tables and charts, format bibliographies, and insert headers and footers. Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Word BEGINNERS EXCEL Saturday, July 10:30 a.m. Improve your productivity with Microsoft Excel. Learn what a spreadsheet is and how to navigate it, create workbooks, enter and edit data, and create charts and graphs. Basic computer skills are INTRODUCTION TO Monday, July 10:00 a.m. Learn how to create an account, how to log on, how to navigate your account, how to send and receive messages, and how to attach documents. It is recommended that you have basic mouse and keyboarding skills before the workshop. 1

3 Queens Library Monday, July 5:00 p.m.* Saturday, July 1:30 p.m. Improve your productivity and boost your basic knowledge of Excel. Topics covered include a review of the basics, creating and manipulating tables, and using formulas and functions. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Excel are BEGINNERS POWERPOINT Saturday, July 10:30 a.m. Create awesome presentations and slideshows with PowerPoint Topics covered will include creating and editing slides, changing the design and colors, inserting pictures and illustrations, and presenting your slide show. Basic computer skills are INTERMEDIATE POWERPOINT Monday, July 5:00 p.m.* Saturday, July 1:30 p.m. Take your PowerPoint presentations to the next level! Topics covered will include creating transitions, emphasizing your information with animations, inserting charts, and inserting multimedia. Basic computer skills and knowledge of PowerPoint are FACEBOOK Thursdays, July 6:00 p.m. July 10:00 a.m. Learn about the social media site that everyone is using, and how you can use it to stay in touch with loved ones, keep up with the news, and leverage your network for your job search! Basic computer knowledge, Internet skills, and a valid account INSTAGRAM Thursday, July 6:00 p.m. Instagram is an easy and effective way to use photos to connect with people. Learn to share and take photos, add filters, make image adjustments, connect accounts, and respond to comments. Please bring your smartphone with the Instagram app already installed to class. GETTING MORE FROM YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT Thursday, July 10:00 a.m. Learn about the many ways you can use your Google account, from Gmail and Google Maps to Google Drive and Google Groups. Basic computer skills and an existing Google account are YOUTUBE Thursdays, July 10:00 a.m. Learn how to use YouTube, one of the world s leading sources for video content. Basic computer skills and a valid address are 2

4 Job and Business Academy TWITTER Thursday, July 6:00 p.m. Learn how you can follow your friends, experts, and favorite celebrities, how to receive breaking news and job posting notifications, and more. Basic computer skills and a valid address are LINKEDIN Thursday, July 10:00 a.m. LinkedIn is a social networking website that allows you to manage your professional identity and professional network. In this workshop you will learn how to use LinkedIn to look for employment, network, and keep up with colleagues. Basic computer skills and knowledge of the Internet OPEN LAB 2:00 p.m. Join us in the Cyber Center Training Room for Open Lab practice. During Open Lab, you can search for a job, edit your resume, or practice your computer skills. Customers will be limited to two hours of lab time. Flushing Main Street INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS Tuesday, July 10:00 a.m. Topics covered include computer terminology, using the mouse and touchpad, basic keyboarding skills, and how to navigate computer folders, files, and programs in a Windows environment. No prior knowledge or skills are INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET Tuesday, July 10:00 a.m. Topics covered include terminology, how to use a web browser, the basic structure of a website, web searching, and Internet safety. It is recommended that you have basic mouse and keyboarding skills before the workshop. 3

5 Queens Library BEGINNERS POWERPOINT Thursdays, July 7, 10:00 a.m. Create awesome presentations and slideshows with PowerPoint Topics covered will include creating and editing slides, changing the design and colors, inserting pictures and illustrations, and presenting your slide show. Basic computer skills are INTERMEDIATE POWERPOINT Thursdays, July 7, 2:00 p.m. Take your PowerPoint presentations to the next level! Topics covered will include creating transitions, emphasizing your information with animations, inserting charts, and inserting multimedia. Basic computer skills and knowledge of PowerPoint are BEGINNERS EXCEL Thursday, July 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 10:00 a.m. Improve your productivity with Microsoft Excel. Learn what a spreadsheet is and how to navigate it, create workbooks, enter and edit data, and create charts and graphs. Basic computer skills are Thursday, July 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 2:00 p.m. Improve your productivity and boost your basic knowledge of Excel. Topics covered include a review of the basics, creating and manipulating tables, and using formulas and functions. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Excel are ADVANCED EXCEL Thursday, July 2:00 p.m. Be an Excel wiz! Topics will include pivot tables, forms, and macros. BEGINNERS WORD Tuesday, July 10:00 a.m. Make your documents stand out with Microsoft Word. In this introductory class, you will learn how to create and save Word documents, format and edit text, use copy and paste, and use the basic functions and commands of Word. INTERMEDIATE WORD Tuesday, July 2:00 p.m. Build upon your basic knowledge of Microsoft Word in this intermediate workshop. Learn how to format your Word document, insert tables and charts, format bibliographies, and insert headers and footers. Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Word 4

6 Job and Business Academy GETTING MORE FROM YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT Tuesday, July 2:00 p.m. Learn about the many ways you can use your Google account, from Gmail and Google Maps to Google Drive and Google Groups. Basic computer skills and an existing Google account are INSTAGRAM Monday, July 2:00 p.m. Instagram is an easy and effective way to use photos to connect with people. Learn to share and take photos, add filters, make image adjustments, connect accounts, and respond to comments. Please bring your smartphone with the Instagram app already installed to class. LINKEDIN Thursday, July 10:00 a.m. LinkedIn is a social networking website that allows you to manage your professional identity and professional network. In this workshop you will learn how to use LinkedIn to look for employment, network, and keep up with colleagues. Basic computer skills and knowledge of the Internet Arverne 312 Beach 54 Street INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS Tuesdays, July 5, 11:00 a.m. Topics covered include computer terminology, using the mouse and touchpad, basic keyboarding skills, and how to navigate computer folders, files, and programs in a Windows environment. No prior knowledge or skills are INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET Tuesday, July 11:00 a.m. Topics covered include terminology, how to use a web browser, the basic structure of a website, web searching, and Internet safety. It is recommended that you have basic mouse and keyboarding skills before the workshop. INTRODUCTION TO Tuesday, July 11:00 a.m. Learn how to create an account, how to log on, how to navigate your account, how to send and receive messages, and how to attach documents. It is recommended that you have basic mouse and keyboarding skills before the workshop. 5

7 Queens Library JOBMAP ORIENTATION Monday, July 12:00 p.m. JobMap is a Queens Library s online tool that provides customized recommendations for job search help and computer training. Learn how to use it to preregister for job search workshops and computer training classes, store your resume and cover letters online, and get your resume reviewed online. Astoria Astoria Boulevard Long Island City, Thursday, July 3:00 p.m.* Improve your productivity and boost your basic knowledge of Excel. Topics covered include a review of the basics, creating and manipulating tables, and using formulas and functions. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Excel are INTERMEDIATE POWERPOINT Thursday, July 3:00 p.m.* Take your PowerPoint presentations to the next level! Topics covered will include creating transitions, emphasizing your information with animations, inserting charts, and inserting multimedia. Basic computer skills and knowledge of PowerPoint are JOB SEARCH VIA SOCIAL MEDIA Thursday, July 3:00 p.m.* In this workshop you will learn about these three major social media sites and how they can help you optimize your job search. Basic computer skills and a familiarity with the Internet Corona Street Estos programas seran en español. INTRO A INTERNET Miercoles 6 de 1:00 p.m. Después de este taller, tendrá las habilidades básicas para comenzar a navegar el Internet. Los temas cubiertos incluyen terminología, cómo buscar y utilizar un navegador web, la estructura básica de un sitio web y de Internet de seguridad. INTERNET PARTE 2 Miercoles 13 de 1:00 p.m. En este taller se continuara a navegar el Internet. Los temas cubiertos incluyen terminología, cómo buscar y entender mejor su navegador web, la estructura básica de un sitio web y de Internet de seguridad. 6

8 Job and Business Academy INTRO A Miercoles 20 de 1:00 p.m. En este taller de introducción, usted aprenderá: cómo crear una cuenta de correo electrónico, entrar a su cuenta, cómo navegar su cuenta de correo electrónico, enviar y recibir mensajes de correo electrónico, y la forma de adjuntar documentos. OBTENGA MAS DE TU CUENTA CON GOOGLE Miercoles 27 de 1:00 p.m. Aprenda acerca sobres muchas maneras en que puede utilizar su cuenta de Google, desde Gmail y Google Maps con Google Drive y Google Groups. Se requieren conocimientos básicos de informática y una cuenta de Google existente. Laurelton Street INTERMEDIATE WORD Friday, July 10:00 a.m.* Build upon your basic knowledge of Microsoft Word in this intermediate workshop. Learn how to format your Word document, insert tables and charts, format bibliographies, and insert headers and footers. Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Word Friday, July 10:00 a.m.* Improve your productivity and boost your basic knowledge of Excel. Topics covered include a review of the basics, creating and manipulating tables, and using formulas and functions. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Excel are INTERMEDIATE POWERPOINT Friday, July 10:00 a.m.* Take your PowerPoint presentations to the next level! Topics covered will include creating transitions, emphasizing your information with animations, inserting charts, and inserting multimedia. Basic computer skills and knowledge of PowerPoint are JOB SEARCH VIA SOCIAL MEDIA Friday, July 10:00 a.m.* In this workshop you will learn about these three major social media sites and how they can help you optimize your job search. Basic computer skills and a familiarity with the Internet 7

9 Queens Library Lefrak City Avenue Corona, INTERMEDIATE WORD Friday, July 10:00 a.m.* Build upon your basic knowledge of Microsoft Word in this intermediate workshop. Learn how to format your Word document, insert tables and charts, format bibliographies, and insert headers and footers. Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Word Friday, July 10:00 a.m.* Improve your productivity and boost your basic knowledge of Excel. Topics covered include a review of the basics, creating and manipulating tables, and using formulas and functions. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Excel are INTERMEDIATE POWERPOINT Friday, July 10:00 a.m.* Take your PowerPoint presentations to the next level! Topics covered will include creating transitions, emphasizing your information with animations, inserting charts, and inserting multimedia. Basic computer skills and knowledge of PowerPoint are JOB SEARCH VIA SOCIAL MEDIA Friday, July 10:00 a.m.* In this workshop you will learn about these three major social media sites and how they can help you optimize your job search. Basic computer skills and a familiarity with the Internet Long Island City Street INTERMEDIATE WORD Wednesday, July 1:30 p.m.* Build upon your basic knowledge of Microsoft Word in this intermediate workshop. Learn how to format your Word document, insert tables and charts, format bibliographies, and insert headers and footers. Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Word JOBMAP ORIENTATION Tuesdays, July 12, 2:30 p.m. JobMap is a Queens Library s online tool that provides customized recommendations for job search help and computer training. Learn how to use it to preregister for job search workshops and computer training classes, store your resume and cover letters online, and get your resume reviewed online. 8

10 Job and Business Academy Wednesday, July 1:30 p.m.* Improve your productivity and boost your basic knowledge of Excel. Topics covered include a review of the basics, creating and manipulating tables, and using formulas and functions. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Excel are INTERMEDIATE POWERPOINT Wednesday, July 1:30 p.m.* Take your PowerPoint presentations to the next level! Topics covered will include creating transitions, emphasizing your information with animations, inserting charts, and inserting multimedia. Basic computer skills and knowledge of PowerPoint are JOB SEARCH VIA SOCIAL MEDIA Wednesday, July 1:30 p.m.* In this workshop you will learn about these three major social media sites and how they can help you optimize your job search. Basic computer skills and a familiarity with the Internet required. Peninsula Rockaway Beach Boulevard Rockaway Beach, JOBMAP ORIENTATION Mondays, July 11, 4:00 p.m. JobMap is a Queens Library s online tool that provides customized recommendations for job search help and computer training. Learn how to use it to preregister for job search workshops and computer training classes, store your resume and cover letters online, and get your resume reviewed online. Ridgewood Madison Street INTERMEDIATE WORD Thursday, July 3:00 p.m.* Build upon your basic knowledge of Microsoft Word in this intermediate workshop. Learn how to format your Word document, insert tables and charts, format bibliographies, and insert headers and footers. Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Word Thursday, July 3:00 p.m.* Improve your productivity with Microsoft Excel. Learn what a spreadsheet is and how to navigate it, create workbooks, enter and edit data, create charts and graphs, create and manipulate tables, and use formulas and functions. Basic computer skills are 9

11 Queens Library INTERMEDIATE POWERPOINT Thursday, July 3:00 p.m.* Take your PowerPoint presentations to the next level! Topics covered will include creating transitions, emphasizing your information with animations, inserting charts, and inserting multimedia. Basic computer skills and knowledge of PowerPoint are JOB SEARCH VIA SOCIAL MEDIA Thursday, July 3:00 p.m.* In this workshop you will learn about these three major social media sites and how they can help you optimize your job search. Basic computer skills and a familiarity with the Internet. *Consortium for Workers Education (CWE) class. Completion of CWE classes earns customers a certificate and qualifies customers for job placement services. Please see a JBA staff member for more information. 10

12 Job and Business Academy Job and Business Academy Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica Preregistration is For more information go to jobmap.queenslibrary.org c-6/16