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    July 2011

    Computer and Professional

    Development Workshops

    All classes are FREE and held at the PPL Learning Center

    Ask us how you can

    earn a FREE

    gas/bus card for

    attending THREE

    workshops!

    Call 612-455-5300 now

    to reserve your spot!

    Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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    PPL LEARNING CENTER

    CLOSED for 4th of July

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    Computer Basics 1: Intro

    10:0012:00

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    Computer Basics 2:

    MS Word

    10:0012:00

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    Computer Basics 3:

    Internet

    10:0012:00

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    Computer Basics 4:

    E-mail

    10:0012:00

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    Typing Lab**

    1:303:30

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    Interviewing Skills

    10:0012:00

    LinkedIn*

    1:003:00

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    Benefits 101

    10:0011:00

    Effective Job Search

    10:0012:00

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    PowerPoint Basics*

    1:003:00

    Financial Aid 101

    1:003:00

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    Resumes & Cover Letters

    1:003:00

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    Career Exploration

    10:0012:00

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    Basic Excel*

    10:0012:00

    College Exploration

    1:003:00

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    Typing Lab**

    1:303:30

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    Computer Basics 1: Intro

    1:003:30

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    Interviewing Skills

    10:0012:00

    Computer Basics 2:

    MS Word

    1:003:00

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    Computer Basics 3:

    Internet

    1:003:00

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    Computer Basics 4:

    E-Mail

    1:003:00

    * Must complete Computer Basics series to attend this workshop

    ** Does not count toward bus or gas card incentive

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    July 201

    PPL Employment Training WorkshoWe offer education, career advancement, classroom train

    computer skills workshops and one-on-one coach

    Working full-time? Part-time? On-call? Not working at all? Are you a stude

    We welcome anyone, no matter where they are in their liv

    PPLs Learning Center offers free workshops to help improve your computer skills and profes-

    sional development. Check out the Monthly Workshop Calendar link to see dates and times

    each workshop is offered this month. Call 612-455-5300 or stop by to sign-up and reserve a

    spot in class. Here are the workshops we offer:

    Career & Education Exploration: Learn to research and understand successful pathways to a fu-

    ture career and reach your education goals.

    College Financial Aid 101: Learn about different types of financial aid available for school and how

    to apply for aid.

    Computer Basics 1: Getting Started Learn basic terms and software functions as well as how to use

    the mouse and save documents.

    Computer Basics 2: Formatting, Saving, and Printing: Learn how to use Word formatting tools

    such as bold, center and bullets; save and print files.

    Computer Basics 3: Internet & Email: Learn to navigate web pages and search for information

    Computer Basics 4: E-mail: Learn how to create an e-mail account, send email and attach

    documents.

    Basic Excel: Learn the basics of how to set up personal budgets, spreadsheets for business and use

    basic formulas.

    PowerPoint Basics: Learn how to create professional presentations for employment or education

    opportunities.

    Interviewing Skills: Learn how to successfully prepare for a job interview.

    Job Search: Learn about the job search process and how to utilize the internet to your advantage

    when applying for jobs.

    Resume and Cover Letters: Learn how to create a powerful resume and cover letter.

    Benefits 101: An overview of public assistance benefits and a screening for eligibility.

    LinkedIn: Set up your own LinkedIn account and learn how to effectively network online.