BTOP Grant Computer Training for Job Seekers Scheduled at Scotch Plains Public Library

Union County College will begin offering classes to job seekers at the
Scotch Plains Public Library to improve their computer and job search skills. The classes will focus on the basic computer skills needed by every job applicant today making them more confident and self sufficient.

All courses will be delivered at a basic user level, are 4 hours and built around workforce development skills.

Classes are scheduled as follows:

Microsoft Windows, June 7, 2011 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Microsoft Word June 14, 2011 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Microsoft Outlook June 21, 2011 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Microsoft Explorer, June 28, 2011 12:00pm - 4:00pm

To register for the classes or for more information, call 908 322-5007 ext 204.

The training comes as part of a $5.1 million National Telecommunications and Information Administration American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant to support the New Jersey State Library’s Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP). The program’s goal is to make New Jersey’s libraries strategic job-creating facilities by adding computer workstations, upgrading Internet connectivity, and providing job search assistance and workforce development programs.

A consortium of New Jersey's community colleges will deliver training using its existing curriculum. Additional online content and training developed by New Jersey Network will also be available. More than 5 million New Jersey residents will be served through this initiative.

The Scotch Plains Library is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one block from Park Avenue in the center of town.   All programs at the Scotch Plains Public Library are free and open to all interested participants.