Computer Skills Starts May 9

The next session of our always-popular Computer Skills starts May 9, 2011. We have a few slots left. In order to register, prospective trainees must complete our intake process. To get your clients started, have them call Ebony McLaurin, Client Services Associate, at 773-929-5552 ext. 228. After completing a screening interview over the phone, prospective trainees will be asked to come in on Tuesday, April 26 from 10:30 to 2:00, with a follow-up session the following Thursday, April 28, from 10:30 to 2:00. NOTE: The same activites will take place on the same schedule the following week as well. Please also note that we ordinarily do not accept walk-in applicants. Applicants MUST complete a screening interview on the phone before attending an on-site information session. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This 7-week program teaches keyboarding, computer fundamentals, the Internet and World Wide Web, e-mail, Word, Excel and, time permitting, PowerPoint. The power-packed curriculum also includes modules on job readiness and financial education. Participants who take full advantage of our job-placement services usually get jobs.