The Community Technology Center @ NGEC gives individuals access to technology and related training. Census 2000 data indicates that poverty and low education attainment are factors that influence computer ownership and internet usage. Community Technology Center integrates a variety of software applications that teach and enhance skills in the following programs:
Supplemental Education Program uses technology to address academic deficiencies in reading, language arts and math for public school youth.
Computer Training offers adults in-depth, high-quality computer training on a variety of software applications.
Career Development / Job Placement equips adults with the necessary skills to obtain a job and advance through the career market.
Microsoft Unlimited Potential
Curriculum
Course Offerings:
Digital Literacy Classroom
Training.
The goal of Digital Literacy is to teach and assess basic computer
concepts and skills so that people can use computer technology in
everyday life to develop new social and economic opportunities for
themselves, their families, and their communities.
The Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum provides absolute
beginners with the first course they need to begin to use a
computer. This course is ideal for learners who are a bit shy about
working with a computer.
The Digital Literacy Curriculum consists of five courses:
Computer Basics
The Internet and the World Wide Web
Productivity Programs
Computer Security and Privacy
Digital Lifestyles
Starts October 3, 2011
Two (2) Weeks; Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Cost: Free
Prerequisite: None
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Call 343-7023 to register or Contact
Microsoft Windows 7 Essentials / Microsoft Office 2010
Fundamentals.
Learn the new details of Microsoft Windows 7 and
Microsoft Office 2010.
Windows 7 Essentials.
Upon successful completion of this course, students
will be able to:
log on to Windows 7, explore its interface, and identify the
different components present in the interface.
customize the Windows 7 desktop.
manage files and folders.
Use the common tools and programs available in Windows 7.
browse the Internet.
Office 2010 Fundamentals
Office 2010 is an all new way to work in Word, Excel,
Outlook, PowerPoint and Access, with enhancements that build on the
new changes from Office 2003 to Office 2007.
With training, users new to Office 2010 save valuable time knowing
where to find common tools, and by using the new streamlined tools
of this dynamic interface.
Starts October 25, 2011
Four (4) Weeks Every Tuesday and Thursday.
Cost: $50.00
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Call 343-7023 to register or Contact
Prerequisite:
Completion of Digital Literacy Classroom training Course or One
years experience using Microsoft Operating Systems (e.g. Windows XP
/ Windows Vista and One year experience using Microsoft Office
productivity suite 2003 / 2007
All Classes taught by Microsoft Certified
Professional
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New Computer Classes
Web Design - September
Digital Literacy - October
Microsoft Windows 7 - October
Microsoft Office 2010 - Oct. / Nov.
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269-343-7023, Contact Us.

Jump start
Technology
Distribution of donated and
refurbished computers
Contact us for more information.
NEW
- Web Design Classes
New Genesis in partnership with Ninjamint offers classes in web design.
Starting September 29, 2011
Call for more information. 343-7023