Education
Educational Opportunities at CNY Works
GED Preparation/Academic Remediation
- Participants: Those 17 and older may complete their HS education.
- Testing: Thursdays at 12:30 PM
- Classes: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
For more information, call 315-473-8250
or email Info@cnyworks.com
Computer Training Classes at CNY Works
**Customers MUST be scheduled in advance to participate in Computer Classes. Please contact your Career Consultant to be scheduled for a class.** Students are encouraged to purchase a flash drive to save assignments.
September Training Room Schedule
Links to Regional Educational Institutions
Keyboarding
Description: Begin to learn the keyboard (touch typing) or improve skills using Mavis Beacon interactive software. Skills drills and timings for intermediate and advanced keyboarders.
Prerequisite: None: Beginner to Advanced Skill levels
PC Literacy
Description: Designed for new Personal Computer users. Learn PC basics: Windows terminology, mouse skills, Internet for job searching websites.
Prerequisite: Basic eye/hand coordination required
Introduction to Word
Description: Designed for new Word users starting from scratch. Basic document concepts: creating a document, editing, saving, opening existing documents, and basic character formatting. Required exercises will be completed following each class.
Prerequisite: Computer Literacy class or comparable skills. Minimum of 15 WPM typing speed
Internet Education
Description: Use current technology to aid in your job search by learning how to effectively find information on the internet. Create a Yahoo e-mail account and learn the many features of Yahoo mail. Learn how to attach and send your resume when applying for jobs online. Learn how to complete online applications. Explore websites to help in your job search including: O*Net, Indeed, Simply Hired and Job Zone.
Prerequisite: PC experience and Introduction to Word
Microsoft Word
Description: Designed for users with some word processing experience. Create and modify documents using advanced formatting techniques, including spacing, borders, tables, tabs and mail merge. Bring a diskette. Required exercises will be completed.
Prerequisite: Basic PC knowledge and word processing experience
Microsoft Excel Level 1
Description: Create and format spreadsheets, using cell referencing, formulas and functions. Create charts and graphs. Bring a diskette. Required exercises will be completed.
Prerequisite: Basic PC knowledge and good math skills
Microsoft Excel Level II
Description: A continuation of the EXCEL LEVEL I class will continue to expand the use of spreadsheets to analyze information using IF statements, pivot tables, and functions. Required exercises will be completed.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of EXCEL LEVEL I and a score of 80% or better on the OPAC BASIC EXCEL TEST.
Microsoft Access
Description: Dealing with data in an existing database entering, editing and deleting data. Using forms, reports and queries. Required exercises will be completed.
Prerequisite: Basic PC knowledge, basic understanding of databases
Microsoft PowerPoint
Description: Creating presentations, dealing with clip art, setting slide transitions, dealing with custom animation, printing and viewing your presentation. Required exercises will be completed.
Prerequisite: Basic PC knowledge