TAC Resources
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| Technology Access Center
- Build Your Computer Skills |
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Invest in yourself by using the software programs at the TAC to
increase your value to potential employers. Use your time at the TAC
to enhance your computer skills. Microsoft Office is a suite of software programs that help businesses be more productive. The most commonly used programs in this suite are Microsoft Word (for word processing), Excel (for number crunching), PowerPoint (for presentations) and Access (for managing data). The current version of Microsoft Office is Office 2010, but most businesses continue to use one of the older editions, Office 2007 or Office 2003. Many employers also use website and image design software. Below is more information about how you can gain these skills. Mouse Skills Typing Skills Come into the TAC to improve your typing skills with Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing and Microtype software. A short-cut to these tutorials is on the desktop of every TAC computer. These websites provide a free way to practice what you’ve learned: Basic Computer Information If you are new to using computers or you just want to review some basic facts about how to use a computer, these websites offer helpful instructions, tutorials, and advice. Free Computer Skill Certification Microsoft Word Come in to the TAC to take the Professor Teaches Tutorial on Microsoft Word 2003 or 2007. We have easy to use beginning and advanced level tutorials. A short-cut to these tutorials is on the desktop of every TAC computer. You can also explore these free tutorials from any computer with Internet access: Microsoft Outlook Come in to the TAC to take the Professor Teaches Tutorial on Microsoft Outlook 2003 or 2007. A short-cut to these tutorials is on the desktop of every TAC computer. You can also explore these free tutorials from any computer with Internet access: Microsoft Excel Come in to the TAC to take the Professor Teaches Tutorial on Microsoft Excel 2003 or 2007. We have easy to use beginning and advanced level tutorials. A short-cut to these tutorials is on the desktop of every TAC computer. You can also explore these free tutorials from any computer with Internet access: Microsoft PowerPoint Come in to the TAC to take the Professor Teaches Tutorial on Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 or 2007. A short-cut to these tutorials is on the desktop of every TAC computer. You can also explore these free tutorials from any computer with Internet access: Microsoft Access Come in to the TAC to take the Professor Teaches Tutorial on Microsoft Access 2003 or 2007. A short-cut to these tutorials is on the desktop of every TAC computer. You can also explore these free tutorials from any computer with Internet access: QuickBooks Free Internet Email Accounts These are several free email account services available to you. Most of the popular email accounts also offer other features such as calendars, Internet search engines, and news. Create your Internet email account from any computer with Internet access, or come to the TAC to create and check your Internet email. Web development and Graphic Design Come in to the TAC to take the Professor Teaches Tutorial on Multimedia topics. You can also explore these free tutorials from any computer with Internet access: Ergonomic Tips It’s important to know how to properly sit at your desk and use your computer, keyboard, and mouse so that you are comfortable, productive and safe. Explore these free tutorials from any computer with Internet access: |
| There is no charge for jobseekers to use the TAC. Learn more about how JVS and the TAC can help you with your job search. |
| The Technology Access Center is made possible by funding from the Jewish Community Endowment Newhouse Fund, the Alexander M. and June L. Maisin Foundation, and the Microsoft Corporation. |