Covid has changed the way we do business and having a strong computer foundation is more important than ever. To help our older workers navigate the changes, JCA is excited to offer the spring class in Computer Foundations. This nuts-and-bolts program brings together all the skills and knowledge needed to successfully navigate the office computer as well as online training and job applications. Instructor-led, hands-on classes are designed to provide a strong foundation and computer confidence to upskill older workers to age-friendly positions. Day one class participants will start by setting up a Gmail Account to be used to during class. Class cost and supplies are covered by grant funding. Free parking on site is available and parking passes will be provided.
The 40-hour class will be at the Mannakee Building at the Montgomery College Rockville Campus from February 27 to March 31. Classes will be held Mon, Wed, and Fri in the mornings from 9:30 to 12:30. During this class duration, there will be scheduled lab time and a resume workshop at JCA Headquarters on Parklawn Drive.
To participate in the training, class participants must meet the following requirements.
- 50 or older
- Montgomery County Resident
- Needs to improve current job or job prospects with better computer skills
- Impacted in some way by Covid
- Have some experience with using a mouse, keyboard and email (we are offering the very basics of computing in a different program -dates tbd)
Participants do not need to be unemployed to participate.
On March 15th, there will be an orientation and registration program at MC. If the participant can’t attend, we can work with them at JCA during that week to complete sign up. Learn more here.