The Tioga Adult Learning Lab (T.A.L.L.), a computer instruction program of Literacy Volunteers of Broome – Tioga Counties, Inc., in collaboration with Tioga County, is seeking adults interested in learning basic computer skills, especially those who are looking for skills for employment. T.A.L.L. program workshops during March will focus on skills needed for job seekers, including classes for adults who want to attend the upcoming Tioga County Job Fair to be held on Tuesday March 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Owego Treadway in Owego, N.Y. All computer instruction and job assistance workshops are no cost and open to the public.<\/p>\n
Classes offered during March 2016 with the job seeker in mind are \u201cResume Success\u201d, offered on Monday, Feb. 29 and Tuesday, March 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the T.A.L.L. program site, Room 105, Owego Free Academy, Owego. This class is a two evening session focusing on writing and\/or updating your resume using Microsoft Word.<\/p>\n
\u201cTips for Navigating a Job Fair\u201d is scheduled at two locations: Thursday, March 3, from\u00a02 to 3 p.m. at the Tioga Employment Center, Tioga County Health & Human Resource Building, Rte. 38, Owego and Thursday, March 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the T.A.L.L. program site, Room 105, Owego Free Academy (OFA), Owego. This \u201cjob fair\u201d workshop will offer useful tips on how to navigate a job fair while interacting with potential employers with positive results.<\/p>\n
\u201cApplying for Jobs Online\u201d, scheduled for Monday, March 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Room 105, T.A.L.L. OFA site, is designed to offer assistance to those with questions on how to complete electronic job applications online.<\/p>\n
Additional classes offered at the Room 105 T.A.L.L. OFA site are \u201cBasics of Microsoft PowerPoint\u201d, a presentation software program, on Tuesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. (attend both evenings); \u201cSocial Networking \u2013 Using Facebook\u201d, on Monday, March 14 and Tuesday, March 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. (attend both evenings; and \u201cBasics of Microsoft Publisher\u201d on Thursday, March 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
Although walk-ins are welcome, students are asked to pre-register for classes and workshops, and can do so by calling the Literacy Volunteers office at (607) 778-6406. Additionally, adults interested in learning more about the Tioga County Job Fair on March 8 can contact the Tioga Employment Agency, Workforce NY, at (607) 687-8500. Literacy Volunteers is a United Way agency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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