WOMEN GAIN SKILLS IN THE WEOP COMPUTER LAB

WEOP is committed to helping women acquire critical computer skills. To say that computer skills are important in this day in age is a vastunderstatement. Computers have become the backbone of our society,facilitating how we do just about everything. With just a few clicksit's possible to connect with hundreds, if not thousands or evenmillions of people! Therefore, knowing how to successfully operate acomputer can make a huge difference in one's day to day and, as wewill see, in one's career.

Almost every job today requires computer skills as a necessaryprerequisite to applying. In fact, "most employers simply take it forgranted that applicants naturally have the required computerexpertise. In other words, these skills are now part of the basicminimum requirements to apply." In a recent search onmetroatlantajobs.com, 100% of the 250 jobs advertised required somelevel of computer proficiency! This means that if you do not possesseven the most basic computer skills, you will automatically bedisqualified. It is clear, then, that being computer-savvy is crucialin seeking employment and can open many doors. If you lack basic computer skills, there is no need to fret.There are many computer-training classes available to help you developthe necessary skills to becoming a good job applicant and a successfulemployee. WEOP provides several such classes, including beginning andintermediate classes in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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WEOP LAUNCHES THE BUSINESS INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY SERIES (BITS)

The world as we once knew it is changing – if you want to be a part of a world with global opportunities – then you have to adept to the changes. As a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur you can utilize technology and online resources to build a successful business. The business world is filled with unlimited opportunities and technology provides you with the tools to take your business to the next level

With the support of a grant from the Hewlett Packard Foundation and Microsoft, WEOP has a state of the art computer lab with Internet connectivity. The lab is the central location for classes and workshops that provide women with information and resources to incorporate technology as a business growth strategy. Yes – you can learn how to utilize to design marketing materials, manage finances with Quick Books and communicate globally with e-mails.

Just think of what you can accomplish with the click of a mouse:
Ø Expand your business
Ø Reduce operating costs
Ø Expand market reach
Ø Offer new products and servicesIncrease Revenue Strategies

Look out for the next classes:
*Build a Power Website in One Day – Instructor: Kim Solomon, High Impact Design – February 28, 2009
*How to Create a WOW Presentation – Instructor: Kaarin MacKinnon , Create Expectations – March 14, 2009