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Essential Computer Skills - Cedar Rapids
2021-06-01 10:30 - 2021-06-18 11:30, 2021-07-01 10:30 - 2021-07-18 11:30, 2021-08-01 10:30 - 2021-08-18 11:30, 2021-10-01 10:30 - 2021-10-18 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Cedar Rapids Career and Support Services, 1441 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402, United States
Held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm , the Essential Computer Skills OST is 24 hours of in-person classroom-based assessments and instruction that aims to build the foundational computer skills required for job search and employment success. Digital skills are in high demand, and employers report difficulty finding workers with the required digital skills. Building computer skills can increase job-seeking success as well as build a foundation for learning additional digital skills required on the job and career advancement. Northstar Digital Literacy assessments and training provides an interactive, hands on learning experience. Choose to learn any or all of the available topics: Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows 10, Mac OS, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Forms, Social Media, Information Literacy, Your Digital Footprint, Supporting K-12 Distance learning, in addition to using a virtual platform for job interviews. Scholarships are available for those without funding options. For more information please submit this form.

Essential Computer Skills - Keokuk
2021-06-07 10:00 - 2021-06-28 11:30, 2021-07-05 10:00 - 2021-07-26 11:30, 2021-08-02 10:00 - 2021-08-23 11:30, 2021-10-04 10:00 - 2021-10-25 11:30 | Keokuk Helms Career Center, 1226 Main Street, Keokuk, IA, 52632, United States
Held Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, the Essential Computer Skills OST is 24 hours of in-person classroom-based assessments and instruction that aims to build the foundational computer skills required for job search and employment success.

Digital skills are in high demand, and employers report difficulty finding workers with the required digital skills. Building computer skills can increase job-seeking success as well as build a foundation for learning additional digital skills required on the job and career advancement. Northstar Digital Literacy assessments and training provides an interactive, hands on learning experience.

We will cover Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows 10, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media, Information Literacy, and Your Digital Footprint in addition to using a virtual platform for job interviews.

Limited Scholarships available for those without funding.

For more information please submit this form.

Essential Computer Skills - Moline
2021-06-07 10:00 - 2021-06-28 11:30, 2021-07-05 10:00 - 2021-07-26 11:30, 2021-08-02 10:00 - 2021-08-23 11:30, 2021-10-04 10:00 - 2021-10-25 11:30 | Moline Helms Career Center, 4805 22nd Ave., Moline, IL, 61265, United States
Held Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, the Essential Computer Skills OST is 24 hours of in-person classroom-based assessments and instruction that aims to build the foundational computer skills required for job search and employment success.

Digital skills are in high demand, and employers report difficulty finding workers with the required digital skills. Building computer skills can increase job-seeking success as well as build a foundation for learning additional digital skills required on the job and career advancement. Northstar Digital Literacy assessments and training provides an interactive, hands on learning experience.

We will cover Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows 10, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media, Information Literacy, and Your Digital Footprint in addition to using a virtual platform for job interviews.

Limited Scholarships available for those without funding.

For more information please submit this form.

Essential Computer Skills - Muscatine
2021-06-07 10:00 - 2021-06-30 11:30, 2021-07-05 10:00 - 2021-07-28 11:30, 2021-08-02 10:00 - 2021-08-25 11:30 | Muscatine Helms Career Center, 2001 Cedar Plaza Drive, Muscatine, IA, 52761, United States
Held Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, the Essential Computer Skills OST is 24 hours of in-person classroom-based assessments and instruction that aims to build the foundational computer skills required for job search and employment success.

Digital skills are in high demand, and employers report difficulty finding workers with the required digital skills. Building computer skills can increase job-seeking success as well as build a foundation for learning additional digital skills required on the job and career advancement. Northstar Digital Literacy assessments and training provides an interactive, hands on learning experience.

We will cover Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows 10, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media, Information Literacy, and Your Digital Footprint in addition to using a virtual platform for job interviews.

Limited Scholarships available for those without funding.

For more information please submit this form.

Hospitality Food Service Careers (Monday - Friday)
2021-06-14 09:00 - 2021-07-23 11:00 | Online Virtual Instruction
This online and virtual course utilizes American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI) and National Restaurant Association curriculum to prepare learners to earn four credentials valued by the hospitality and food service industries.

Participants can earn Restaurant Server, Breakfast Attendant, and Kitchen Cook certifications, and the ServSafe Food Handler certificate.

This package of credentials shows potential employers that the job candidate is qualified and committed to providing quality food services in a hospitality environment.

For more information, complete our registration form.

Essential Computer Skills - Iowa City
2021-07-01 08:00 - 2021-07-22 09:00, 2021-08-01 08:00 - 2021-08-22 09:00, 2021-10-01 08:00 - 2021-10-22 09:00 | Iowa City Career and Support Services, 1025 Wade Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 8:00 am – 10:00 am. The Essential Computer Skills OST is 24 hours of in-person classroom-based assessments and instruction that aims to build the foundational computer skills required for job search and employment success.

Digital skills are in high demand, and employers report difficulty finding workers with the required digital skills. Building computer skills can increase job-seeking success as well as build a foundation for learning additional digital skills required on the job and career advancement. Northstar Digital Literacy assessments and training provides an interactive, hands on learning experience.

We will cover Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows 10, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media, Information Literacy, and Your Digital Footprint in addition to using a virtual platform for job interviews.

Limited Scholarships available for those without funding.

For more information please submit this form.

Essential Computer Skills - Clinton
2021-07-01 10:00 - 2021-07-22 11:30, 2021-08-01 10:00 - 2021-08-22 11:30, 2021-10-01 10:00 - 2021-10-22 11:30 | Clinton Career and Support Services, 1015 13th Avenue North, Clinton, IA, 52732

Essential Computer Skills - Burlington
2021-07-06 09:00 - 2021-07-30 10:00, 2021-08-03 09:00 - 2021-08-27 10:00 | Burlington Career and Support Services, 165 W. Burlington Ave, West Burlington, IA, 52655, United States
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am – 11:00 am. The Essential Computer Skills OST is 24 hours of in-person classroom-based assessments and instruction that aims to build the foundational computer skills required for job search and employment success.

Digital skills are in high demand, and employers report difficulty finding workers with the required digital skills. Building computer skills can increase job-seeking success as well as build a foundation for learning additional digital skills required on the job and career advancement. Northstar Digital Literacy assessments and training provides an interactive, hands on learning experience.

We will cover Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows 10, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media, Information Literacy, and Your Digital Footprint in addition to using a virtual platform for job interviews.

Limited Scholarships available for those without funding.

To request information please submit this form.

ServSafe Food Protection Manager (Monday - Friday)
2021-08-16 13:00 - 2021-09-03 15:00
National Restaurant Association; ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification. Food service operations need trained and trusted managers to ensure food safety practices in place and followed for the health of their customers. With the Covid-19 health crisis, food safety is in the forefront of customer’s minds. The ServSafe Food Protection Manager training prepares job candidates for being responsible for the food safety in any type of food service establishment. This 24-hour training can help current food service employees advance in their career. For more information, complete our registration form.

Customer Service and Sales Certification (Monday - Friday)
2021-08-30 09:00 - 2021-10-08 11:00 | Online Virtual Instruction
This virtual course utilizes a curriculum from the National Retail Federation and prepares learners to earn the industry-recognized Customer Service and Sales certification.

Although many non-essential retail storefronts closed when Covid-19 struck our service areas, demand for grocery and distribution workers rose sharply.

Customer service and sales positions are still needed, but many will look differently in the future.

Earning the Customer Service and Sales certification opens career opportunities with online and brick and mortar specialty, discount, catalog, and independent retailers, as well as grocery stores, chain restaurants, multi-level marketing companies, or other parts of retail such as corporate headquarters, distribution centers, and call centers.

Limited Scholarships available for those without funding.

For more information, complete our registration form.

Essential Computer Skills-Muscatine
2021-10-04 13:00 - 2021-10-27 15:00 | Muscatine Helms Career Center, 2001 Cedar Plaza Drive, Muscatine, IA, 52761, United States
Held Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 1:00-3:00 pm, the Essential Computer Skills OST is 24 hours of in-person classroom-based assessments and instruction that aims to build the foundational computer skills required for job search and employment success. Digital skills are in high demand, and employers report difficulty finding workers with the required digital skills. Building computer skills can increase job-seeking success as well as build a foundation for learning additional digital skills required on the job and career advancement. Northstar Digital Literacy assessments and training provides an interactive, hands on learning experience. We will cover Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows 10, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media, Information Literacy, and Your Digital Footprint in addition to using a virtual platform for job interviews. Limited Scholarships available for those without funding. For more information please submit this form.

Hospitality Maintenance Technician (Monday - Friday)
2021-10-04 13:00 - 2021-11-05 15:00
An important aspect of a guest’s experience is the appearance and functionality of the hotel property.

The virtual Maintenance Technician occupational skills training includes 50 hours of classroom instruction in career navigation, softs skills and job search skills instruction and the American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI) Maintenance Technician curriculum.

The course prepares job candidates to excel on the exam and earn the industry recognized Maintenance Technician credential.

For more information, complete our registration form.

ESSENTIAL COMPUTER SKILLS-BURLINGTON
2021-10-05 14:00 - 2021-10-28 15:00 | Burlington Career and Support Services, 165 W. Burlington Ave, West Burlington, IA, 52655, United States
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. The Essential Computer Skills OST is 24 hours of in-person classroom-based assessments and instruction that aims to build the foundational computer skills required for job search and employment success. Digital skills are in high demand, and employers report difficulty finding workers with the required digital skills. Building computer skills can increase job-seeking success as well as build a foundation for learning additional digital skills required on the job and career advancement. Northstar Digital Literacy assessments and training provides an interactive, hands on learning experience. We will cover Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows 10, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media, Information Literacy, and Your Digital Footprint in addition to using a virtual platform for job interviews. Limited Scholarships available for those without funding. To request information please submit this form.

ServSafe Food Handler Training (Monday - Friday)
2021-10-18 09:00 - 2021-10-29 11:00 | Online Virtual Instruction
Now more than ever, food safety is in the public awareness as Covid-19 concerns continue. The online ServSafe Food Handler Training utilizes an activity and video-based approach to present, practice, and apply the ServSafe content. Learners will take the online course and attend virtual classes to prepare for Food Handler exam and meet the food safety requirements of food establishments. Job candidates applying for food service positions will have an edge with businesses because they have a demonstrated knowledge of food safety. For more information, complete this form.
