Many jobs today require a working knowledge of basic computer skills. This course is designed to take an individual with little or no computer experience and give them the confidence to power on, log in, navigate, and perform other useful day-to-day activities on a computer. There is no fee for this course.
When: Mondays 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for three weeks on 9/13, 9/20, and 9/27.

WORD PROCESSING FOR THE WORKPLACE

Learn how to create basic documents using Microsoft Office Word 2007. Topics include creating, formatting and editing a document while learning to apply many useful features of the software. There is no fee for this course.
When: Mondays 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for three weeks on 9/13, 9/20, and 9/27.

The Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) is an assessment-based credential that gives employers and job seekers a uniform measure of key workplace skills. For employers, the CRC offers a reliable means of determining whether a potential employee has the necessary literacy, numeracy, and problem solving skills to be job ready. For job seekers, the CRC serves as a portable credential that supplements a high school diploma, a GED, a post-secondary credential, a college degree, or a resume citing job experience. The CRC is based upon WorkKeys, a nationally recognized skills assessment tool developed by ACT Inc.
When: Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. by appointment only.

The Internet and Computing Certification (IC3) is a standards-based certification for basic computing and Internet knowledge and skills. For employers, IC3 demonstrates that a potential employee can use a computer effectively. For job seekers, IC3 is a portable credential that provides proof of literacy in the basic use of computer hardware, software, networks, and the Internet. To become IC3 certified, candidates must take and pass three exams: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. IC3exam vouchers cost $35 each and include a re-take voucher and use of the practice exams.
When: Fridays beginning at 8:30 a.m. or by appointment.

Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Workforce Development Center is an authorized Performance Assessment Network (pan) testing center that provides a variety of assessments for federal and state agencies, and corporate clients. Candidates are scheduled for proctored testing appointments at the Oxford, Miss. location by each specific agency.
When: Fridays beginning at 8:30 a.m. by appointment only.

Register by phone: 662-234-3231 or by e-mail kbuchanan@northwestms.edu

Classes are taught at the Oxford WIN Job Center,
204-1 Colonnade Cove, Oxford, Mississippi.