Whether you are looking for a job, starting a business, or simply want to be more confident, attend this class to assess your confidence and learn concrete tools to help you build your confidence and keep it strong. Limit 15 students.

The purpose of this course is to give students the basics of math while exploring financial literacy. During this course, students will learn to perform operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. Additionally, they will gain a greater understanding of the financial issues that affect their lives now: budgeting money, understanding a paycheck, buying a car and choosing a credit card. Students will also be introduced to financial topics that they will encounter in the years to come as they finish school and enter the workforce. Mortgages, rent, insurances, utilities, groceries, entertainment, investing, and saving for retirement will be topics in this course. This course is offered to students earning a high school diploma as well as the general public. Limit 15 students. No class Feb. 20, and Apr. 17.

This English course will focus in writing and communication in the workplace. The course will introduce formatting, punctuation, spelling, editing, tone and language, audience, special purpose writing and how to write business correspondence through email. The majority of lessons and assignments will be done electronically, so students should be proficient with basic computer skills and word document creation. Limit 15 students. No class Feb. 18, and Apr. 15.

In this class we will go from thinking about what to sell or buy to what happens when you do sell or buy. We will cover setting up your eBay and Paypal accounts. We will also cover listing, final value, fees, shipping, and other costs that affect your bottom line. For this class you will need a 2010 or beyond laptop or smart phone and a few items to list on eBay. We will be researching these items, so please bring them to the first class. (If it is large, valuable, or breakable bring detailed pictures and information about the item.) Limit 7 students. Storm date of Mar. 26.

Touch keyboarding is the primary source for inputting information into the computer. Keyboarding skills are necessary as they impact the ability of a person to communicate both socially and professionally. Keyboarding skills are used in word processing and database software, email or instant message communications. In an academic setting, keyboarding skills are a substantial time-saver and a tool for students at any level; those who are unable to use this tool may fall behind. Proficiency in this skill is key in today’s job market and to be independent at the college level. Touch keyboarding also facilitates the development of writing, spelling and grammar. This is a blended class with 45 minute daily practice at home mandatory for students earning credit. Limit 15 students. No class Feb. 19, and Apr. 16.

Learn the basics of MS Excel. We will cut, copy, paste, become familiar with fonts, format cells, merge and center, learn number formatting, auto sum, sort and filter charts, learn functions and formulas, hide columns/rows, split, freeze panes and much more! We will also look at compatibility with other MS Office Suite products. Students will need to bring a thumb drive to class. Limit 12 students. No class Apr. 16.

Microsoft Power Point: In this presentation software program you will learn to cut, copy and paste, along with learning about different fonts to create slide shows. You will learn to import from other files like Word, Excel, and the Internet and learn about compatibility with other MS Office Suite products. Microsoft Publisher: The Publisher program is designed to aid you in designing your own calendars, cards, and invitations, to name only a few of the many ways to use this program. Students need to bring a thumb drive to class. Limit 12 students.

Learn the basics of MS Word. Users will learn how to cut, copy, paste and become familiar with fonts, formatting text, bullets, page layouts, mailings, views, header and footer, tables, text boxes, pictures and more! We will create letterheads, business letters, and reports. Students will need to bring a thumb drive to class. Limit 12 students. No class Feb. 19.