Shiawassee Residents Obtain
Free Computer Taining

Residents in Shiawassee are participating in free computer training held at the Career Alliance, Inc., Shiawassee Service Center. Other locations are forth coming.

The program is in two parts one a computer fundamentals course and the other is called Unlimited Potential. The Unlimited Potential Course is in eight parts and trains participants in Computer Fundamentals, Digital Media Fundamentals, Internet and World Wide Web Fundamentals, Web Design Fundamentals, Word Processing Fundamentals, Presentation Fundamentals, Database Fundamentals and Spreadsheet Fundamentals.

A Certificate of Completion is given to those who complete all courses with a certification in Microsoft Office programs. For more information one can call 989-729-9599 in Shiawassee County.

READ WHAT SOME PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING:

“I had little to no experience with windows, excel programs. I feel what I learned in this class well make me more marketable in finding employment. I enjoyed the class and the instructors very much.”  – Jane Swan

“Basically to intermediate Microsoft, internet, computer skills that I did not already possess. I think the course was beneficial and Derrick was a good instructor.”    - Anthony C. Wilson

“I really learned a lot from this experience. I enjoyed myself. Derrick is an excellent teacher. I think other people will learn as I have.”  - Martha Chum

“When I started this class I had very little computer experience. I have learned so much during this course. Mr. Smart was a very effective and patient teacher. He took his time to explain everything very well. My computer skills have improved 100 %. Microsoft Word will be a very helpful tool needed to final employment.”  - Carol Parker

“I enjoyed the class. We had a good instructor.”  - Gary L. Andersen

“When I started I couldn’t do much more with a P.C. than start it and play games, now I can surf the web, burn CD’s, manage my budget with excel and much more. My teacher Mr. Smart was patient and helpful I would recommend this class to everyone even as a refresher.”  - Rosemary Wilson

“When I started this class, I didn’t even know anything more than turning on the computer. Now I will be able to help my Husband with his trucking business. I really enjoyed this class Mr. Smart is an excellent teacher!”  - Patricia A. Mason

“I learned lots of computer things I did not know. I am glad I took this class, loved the other students, relaxed environment. Great teacher.”  - Amy Siddock

“It shows more about learning computers and I know more then I did.” 
- Robin Wilber

“I did not know much about computers, I learned a lot. I can now use the Internet and many other things.”  - Michael Wilber

“I learned a lot because before I had this class. All I knew was to turn the computer on and play games. Now I can burn CD’s and do spread sheets and e-mails. This class is good for anyone who wants to learn about computers.” 
- Sallie Krhovsky

“First, it was a pleasure working with Derrick Smart. Second, I enjoyed the opportunity of working on a laptop. I’ve never used one before. I gained a better understanding of surfing the web, using the Microsoft software and learning all the different things a computer can be used for besides typing. Learning to burn CD’s, creating a presentation on PowerPoint, learning to use a USB, all was exciting and useful and something I’ve never done before. He helped us to not stress over the information, but to work with what we learned and add it to what we were currently working on. I would encourage others to take the classes, but to continue with the computer work afterwards. Overall, I was impressed with Mr. Smarts knowledge and glad I took the classes. I’ve become more aware of what I want in a new computer, excited to try out new media and anxious to connect to the internet at home, now that I know what I’m doing.”  - Debra Newman

“Overall it was great. What did I learn? Well I can do a lot more than just read e-mail and surf the web, now. PowerPoint will certainly help me with a project I’m doing now. Spread sheets will help me keep track of orders and pledges. I can now make CD’s with all good songs, not just be struck with a CD and whats on it. What would I tell others? I tell everyone that asks, to take the class. It will be well worth the time and effort. The instructor can relate to you. He isn’t snobby or know it all.”  - Monty Kent

“I know more now then I did before this class. I had a lot of fun and learned things too!”  - Gayla Williamson

“I have learned a lot. To much to mention. If you don’t know anything about computers then you should take the class. I’ve learned things about these programs that I didn’t know before. I’m pretty good with computers.” 
- Michele Dennis