Affordable Computer Classes offered at Project Self-Sufficiency during February

Project Self-Sufficiency will be offering introductory and advanced courses in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as courses designed specifically for men, during the month of February. All classes will take place in the agency’s Career Center, which is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton. The fee for each computer course is $10. Students must be registered Family Success Center or Project Self-Sufficiency participants.

Introductory and advanced classes in Microsoft Word will be held. An introductory class in Microsoft Word will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, February 2nd – 23rd, from 12:00–2:00 p.m. An Advanced Microsoft Word course will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 3rd – 19th, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Combination Microsoft Word I and II classes will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, February 3rd – 19th, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Students will learn word-processing techniques, including the creation of professional-looking letters, faxes, newsletters and other documents, as well as the use of mail merge features used to print mailing labels and address letters to multiple recipients.

Introductory and advanced courses in Microsoft Excel will also be offered. Introductory Microsoft Excel classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, February 2nd – 23rd, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. An advanced-level course will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 3rd – 19th from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Combination Microsoft Excel I and II classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings, February 2nd – 23rd, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Instruction will center on the creation of spreadsheets, databases and workbooks for use in tracking inventory, sorting data and creating mailing lists. Students will learn how to add, subtract, multiply and divide rows and columns using formulas and become adept at storing, managing and interpreting data.

A special Men’s Employment Lab will be offered on Wednesdays, February 5th – 19th, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Participants will receive assessment testing, discuss short and long-term employment goals, obtain basic computer instruction, and assistance with resume development and job search techniques.

The fee for each computer course is $10. All computer classes at the agency are open to registered Family Success Center and Project Self-Sufficiency participants. To inquire about eligibility, or to find out more about the computer courses, seminars or career fairs offered at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500, or visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org.