Empowering Women in East Central Illinois NFP
FREE WORKSHOP
The focus of the Navigating Your PC & Internet Workshop is to inform participants of the many resources available to them within their community and how to access them. It is important to educate each woman and equip her with the necessary tools with which to become successful in life.
Expert speakers will attend from a variety of organizations located throughout Illinois. Each speaker will lend their voice, guidance, and support to each woman, by way of providing educational resources and information. Demonstrations will be given by area businesses. Opportunities for hands-on training will be offered, based on the workshop.
Empowering Women in East Central Illinois NFP believes social connectedness is key to building community and getting what you need in life. Because of this, each workshop will afford women the good fortune and time to garner support from other women in the group like themselves.
Why should you attend the Navigating Your PC & Internet Workshop?
The Navigating Your PC & Internet Workshop addresses how to use the Internet to your advantage. Learning keywords in your searches is important in finding resources that can help you and your loved ones necessary resources to help you get what you need in life.
First, we will learn how to simply power up the computer and look over the equipment that accompanies it: the keyboard, mouse, speakers, camera, and monitor. We will review the applications and programs, such as the calculator, notepad, and paint. It is also important to learn how to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. We will offer a brief overview of Microsoft Office.
Whether this is your first time using a computer, or you’re looking for a refresher course, this will be the workshop for you. Using your computer to build resumes, map out your finances, create a PowerPoint for your company, use your camera to Zoom with others, watch music videos, or visit social media and news sites will be extremely helpful in meeting today’s needs.
Navigating the Internet
safely is critical.
Learning how to navigate the Internet safely is key. In this workshop, you will find a safe way to find resources.
The Navigating Your PC & Internet Workshop will address the following areas:
- Basic knowledge of spreadsheets for budgeting
- Computer Basics – setting up your computer
- Downloading from and uploading to the Internet
- Ergonomic equipment: keyboard, mouse, chair, sit-stand desk
- Finding affordable office furniture
- Free computer to those who qualify
- General overview of Microsoft Office apps
- General overview of MS Word & Google documents: resumes, cover letters
- Google Meet
- How to search for resources effectively
- Internet – discounted or free for those who qualify
- Media and streaming services
- Microsoft Teams
- Navigating the Internet safely
- Personal Identifiers
- Personalizing your computer
- Playing games
- Saving important files
- Snapchat
- USBs
- Using social media apps
- Web browsers
- Windows
- YouTube
- Zoom
- And more
Expert Speakers from Participating Organizations:
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Demonstrations:
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Hands-On Training:
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