PPL’s Learning Center offers free, weekly workshops to help improve your computer skills and professional development:
Click here for a glance at this month’s upcoming workshops!
Computer Basics 1: Getting Started Basic terms and software functions, using the mouse, saving documents.
Computer Basics 2: Formatting, Saving, and Printing Word formatting tools such as bold, center, & bullets, save and print files.
Computer Basics 3: Internet & Email Navigate web pages, search for information, send email, attach documents.
Somali Work Readiness After this workshop, you will have computer and job search skills as well as a completed resume.
Excel Learn to create a spreadsheet and basic formulas.
Mock Interview Practice your interviewing skills and get valuable feedback from staff member or volunteer.
Job Search Learn job search tips and tricks.
Resume and Cover Letters – Part 1 Learn how to create a powerful resume and cover letter.
Resume and Cover Letters – Part 2 Bring in your resume for an in-depth review to enhance the look and content.
Interviewing Skills Learn how to prepare for a job interview.
Email Clean-up Learn how to organize your emails.
College Exploration Learn about college basics and how to find and apply to a school that’s right for you.
Financial Aid 101 Learn about different types of financial aid available for school.
Career Exploratioin Learn to research, organize, and understand successful pathways to the hottest careers, best education, and perfect jobs.