Adult Career Pathways Resources

This course is intended for students who have minimum computer skills and experience. Students will learn the features of Google Workspace including basic computer terminology, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Slides and Google Docs. Students will also learn about the Windows 10 operating system. || AUTHOR: Joyce Evenski, Glacial Lakes ABE

This is a ten to twelve week jobs class that focuses on the hard and soft skills needed to start on a career pathway in information technology. Students will have the opportunity to practice hands-on computer skills such as word processing, internet job search and getting a professional email address. They will practice English listening, speaking, writing and vocabulary skills while learning about the digital divide, computer history and how to buy a computer. They will gain soft skills necessary to talk to a career counselor about their goals, background and values to see if a career in IT is right for them. They will have an introduction to cover letters and resumes for IT careers. This class can serve as a preparation for the IT Tier 2 class where students will gain more in-depth knowledge about how computers work and the IT profession. | AUTHOR: Leah Myott, Hubbs Center

This class will focus on Technical Support Fundamentals, an online course in Coursera where students gain skills and knowledge of computer history, hardware and software, and understand basic IT career pathways. This class is for ELL level C1+ or any L1 learner. || AUTHORS: DJ Dahl and Adam Kieffer, Hubbs Center

The Microsoft Office Specialist Associate program is a supported independent study that requires at least 10 hours/week of study time & culminates in a practical application exam that grants students an industry recognized credential. Students can earn up to three certificates: MOS Word 365 Associate, MOS Excel 365 Associate and MOS PowerPoint 365 Associate. || AUTHOR: Susan Seyfarth, Metro East Career Pathways