ADULT PROGRAMS - Needham Public Schools
ADULT PROGRAMS - Needham Public Schools
ADULT PROGRAMS - Needham Public Schools
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BUSINESS & CAREERS / COMPUTERS<br />
BUSINESS & CAREERS<br />
NEW<br />
IMPROVING YOUR<br />
WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION<br />
Emily Keller and Robert Deutsch, Instructors<br />
Do you wish you could be more successful at work<br />
Effective communication in email, writing and public<br />
speaking are keys to this goal. Unsure how to make<br />
improvements in these areas This class could<br />
be the inspiration you need to step up your quality<br />
and change how you are perceived by your boss,<br />
colleagues, clients, or employees. You will learn how<br />
to use the appropriate tone and content for successful<br />
PowerPoint presentations, reports and interoffice<br />
communication. The class will look at actual business<br />
writing samples – from the best to the bloopers – to<br />
help illustrate what makes for effective workplace<br />
writing. Join us for useful tips and advice, presented in<br />
a supportive and unthreatening environment (students<br />
will not be asked to share writing unless comfortable<br />
doing so). Limited to 16.<br />
11809 $55<br />
2 Thursdays @ NHS Room 206 6:30-8:30<br />
October 17, 24<br />
JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES THAT<br />
GET RESULTS<br />
Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch, Instructor<br />
Are your job search methods getting you results Do<br />
you post countless résumés on-line and never hear<br />
a word Did you know that less than 1% of jobs are<br />
gotten through answering ads In this workshop you will<br />
learn how to streamline your job search process. You will<br />
learn how to find unadvertised jobs and how to optimize<br />
résumé-tracking systems to get your résumé noticed.<br />
You will learn networking tips to make the process<br />
painless and we will discuss how to use LinkedIn for<br />
your job search. Please note: this workshop is geared<br />
for individuals who are clear about which career/field of<br />
work they are pursuing. Limited to 15.<br />
12102 $35<br />
1 Monday @ NHS Room 202 7-9pm<br />
October 21<br />
NEW<br />
REVITALIZING YOUR<br />
LINKEDIN PROFILE<br />
Cathy Merlo, Instructor<br />
Are you looking for ways to re-energize your LinkedIn<br />
profile Come learn about the nine essential elements<br />
your profile needs to grab a reader’s attention.<br />
Discover the ways recruiters read your profile and why<br />
recommendations are important. Learn about ways<br />
to maximize the site and other benefits of being a<br />
member. Bring your laptop or a copy of your profile so<br />
you can determine which areas of your account need<br />
additional attention. Limited to 15.<br />
12107 $30<br />
1 Wednesday @ NHS Room 404 7-8:30pm<br />
October 30<br />
COMPUTERS & ONLINE<br />
LEARNING<br />
WORD I<br />
Josephine Antonellis, Instructor<br />
In this beginner level course, students will gain a solid<br />
understanding of the basic concepts and features in<br />
Word. The course will primarily cover creating and<br />
revising documents. You will learn how to format<br />
text; add header and footer information; and enhance<br />
documents by adding WordArt, inserting pictures,<br />
shapes, borders, and tables. This class is designed<br />
for students who have little or no experience using<br />
Word. Bring a USB flash drive to class if you want<br />
to take home your work and examples. This course<br />
will be taught in a Mac lab, but the skills acquired<br />
will transfer readily for PC users. Experience using<br />
personal computers is strongly recommended, along<br />
with comfort using Macs. Limited to 12.<br />
10205 $115<br />
4 Wednesdays @ Broadmeadow Room 186 (Computer<br />
Lab) 6:30-8:30pm<br />
October 2 – 23<br />
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