Education
Educational Opportunities at CNY Works
GED Preparation/Academic Remediation
- Those 17 and older may complete their HS education.
- Testing: Mondays at 10:30am
- Classes every Tuesday & Thursday 1:30pm-3:30pm
Instructor: Jeff Miller
For more information, call 315-473-8250
or email Jeff Miller at jjmiller@cnyworks.com
Computer Training Classes at CNY Works
**Customers MUST be scheduled in advance to participate in Computer Classes. Please contact your Consultant.** Students are encouraged to purchase a flash drive to save assignments.
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
Plug Into Technology
Description: Use the current technology to help you find exactly what you have been looking for. Internet overview; learn how to use search engines. Learn how to complete online applications. Create your own email account online using Yahoo. Learn the ins and outs of email online. Learn how to look for jobs using www.indeed.com Attendees will need to provide an electronic version of their resume either on disk or flash drive. Attendees will need to provide work, educational, and skills history.
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 67% 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
Advanced Office Skills/LAB
Description: Use management techniques to organize and create files and folders. Explore methods to share data between Office applications. Assist in using and applying Office concepts from earlier classes.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of an Office class (Word, Access or Excel)
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