The Tioga Adult Learning Lab (T.A.L.L.), a program of Literacy Volunteers of Broome/Tioga Counties, Inc., in collaboration with Tioga County, N.Y. is now registering adults to attend computer classes during the month of January 2019. Grant funded, there is no cost for this computer instruction.
Open lab evenings will be held at their Owego-Apalachin Middle School (OAMS) lab, Room 225, Sheldon Guile Boulevard in Owego on Jan. 7, 24, and 29, from 5:30 to 8:30 each evening. Call (607) 778-6406 to schedule an appointment.
Open lab hours are also held every Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tioga County Health and Human Resource building, Tioga Career Center (TCC) Resource Room, State Rt. 38, Owego. Adults can use computer software, use the Internet, check e-mail, or apply for jobs online. Staff will be available for assistance and drop-ins are welcome, however for these Monday daytime open labs at TCC, call them at (607) 687-8483 to register.
Offered in January at the OAMS lab site is “The Basics of Microsoft Windows, Word & Excel”, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 8. This comprehensive (and popular) six-week class is geared at beginner and intermediate level computing and will meet most Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 pm.
Students will learn the basics of the Microsoft Windows operating system, and learn skills in Microsoft Word (a word-processing program) and Excel (a spreadsheet program). Pre-registration is required by contacting the Literacy Volunteers office at (607) 778-6406.
Also in January, “Using E-Mail Effectively” will take place on Thursday, Jan. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m.; “Applying for Jobs Online” will take place on Monday, Jan. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a workshop offering tips on how to apply for jobs online, navigating job search websites, and filling out practice job applications online.
“Tips for Navigating a Job Fair” will take place on Thursday, Jan. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a one-hour workshop providing a necessary checklist for job seekers attending job fairs.
“Social Networking – Using Facebook” will be held on Thursday, Jan. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. This workshop will guide users on how to set up an account, navigate the features and learn about privacy issues in social media.
Open lab sessions are drop-in, but students are encouraged to pre-register to attend classes, and can do so by calling the Literacy Volunteers office at (607) 778-6406. Call for any questions regarding the T.A.L.L. program.
Literacy Volunteers is a United Way agency.
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