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In-Person and Virtual options are available. In-person locations include Literacy Pittsburgh downtown, PA CareerLink® downtown, and PA CareerLink® Allegheny East.
Google Career Certificate Info Session (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Tuesday, Oct. 13
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Thursday, Oct. 29
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Google Career Certificates are online, self-paced certification programs that help you gain the skills needed for in-demand industries like IT, data analytics, project management, UX design, and more. Courses are beginner-friendly, do not require prior experience, and typically take 3 to 6 months to complete. Attend this information session to learn more about the program and how Literacy Pittsburgh can provide you with a free license to participate.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, and 21
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This 6-session class is perfect for those who have completed Introduction to Excel. Participants will learn and practice using fundamental Excel features to create and modify a worksheet, calculate using formulas and functions, and use cell references. Participants are expected to attend every session.
Intro to Gmail (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Tuesday, Oct. 20
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Get an overview of Gmail and create a Gmail account. Learn how to check your email, send an email, reply or forward an email. Understand the folders in Gmail including Inbox, Sent Items, Spam, Trash, etc. Identify the basic parts of an email including To, From, CC, BCC, Subject, and Body.
Google for Beginners: Gmail (In Person)
Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Tuesday, Oct. 6
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Get an overview of Gmail and create a Gmail account. Learn how to check your email, send an email, reply or forward an email. Understand the folders in Gmail including Inbox, Sent Items, Spam, Trash, etc. Identify the basic parts of an email including To, From, CC, BCC, Subject, and Body.
Google for Beginners: Google Drive (In Person)
Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Tuesday, Oct. 13
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn the basics of Google Drive. Identify what items can be included in a Google Drive, create and manage folders in Drive, and colaborate with others by sharing files and folders with others and changing permissions in Drive. Sign up for a Gmail account during this workshop (if needed).
Google for Beginners: Google Calendar (In Person)
Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Tuesday, Oct. 20
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Very beginners wil learn how to navigate the Google Calendar. Participants wil create a Gmail account (if needed), gain an overview of the calendar viewing options and settings menus, and learn how to create a new meeting, invite people to meetings, and delete a meeting.
Google for Beginners: Google Maps (In Person)
Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Tuesday, Oct. 27
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn the basics of using Google Maps for directions, researching restaurants/locations, planning public transportation, and more.
Job Search with Indeed (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Tuesday, Oct. 6
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Learn how to create an Indeed account and navigate the website to search and apply for jobs. Learn how to filter job searches to find a job that suits you. Additionaly, receive guidance to create and upload your resume.
Intro to Zoom (In Person)
Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Wednesday, Oct. 14
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Understand the basics of the video meeting program Zoom. Learn how to connect and have a meeting through the virtual video conferencing service.
Intro to Zoom (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Thursday, Oct. 15
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Understand the basics of the video meeting program Zoom. Learn how to connect and have a meeting through the virtual video conferencing service.
Intro to Microsoft Excel (In Person)
Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 6, 8, 15, 20, 22, and 29
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
*No class on Oct. 13 and 27
Excel is Microsoft’s spreadsheet software. Gain an overview of the program and learn to use many features of the software to create budgets and other spreadsheets. Additionaly, learners wil have the opportunity to work on skils like storing and organizing files on the computer. Learners wil take a Northstar assessment and can earn a certificate showing employers they understand the basics of using Excel. This is a 6-session class. Participants are expected to attend every session.
Intro to Microsoft Excel (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, and 22
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Excel is Microsoft’s spreadsheet software. Gain an overview of the program and learn to use many features of the software to create budgets and other spreadsheets. Additionaly, learners wil have the opportunity to work on skils like storing and organizing files on the computer. Learners wil take a Northstar assessment and can earn a certificate showing employers they understand the basics of using Excel. This is a 6-session class. Participants are expected to attend every session.
Intro to Google Sheets (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, and 21
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Learn the basics of Google Sheets, a spreadsheet program. Skils covered include entering data, basic formatting, sorting, and simple functions and formulas. This is a 5-session class. Participants are expected to attend every session.
Avoiding Frauds and Scams (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Thursday, Oct. 22
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This interactive workshop teaches you to spot the psychological tricks scammers use, like urgency, fake authority, and secrecy, and recognize common scams involving texts, cals, email, romance, jobs, and prizes. You'l learn methods for protecting yourself. The workshop wil also cover practical steps to take if you've already falen for a scam. Leave with confidence, real-world tips, and a handout of resources to keep you and your loved ones safe.
Digital Skills Orientation (In Person)
Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Wednesday, Oct. 7
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Get started with your digital learning journey! In this workshop, you will learn about the different computer classes and services we offer. An instructor will guide you through the process of signing up for classes and give you one-on-one help signing up and completing paperwork. If you are interested in online classes, we will also show you how to use Zoom and how to navigate the Literacy Pittsburgh student portal. This is a single-session workshop.
LinkedIn® Profile & Network (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Thursday, Oct. 15
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Create and maintain a professional online presence on LinkedIn’s social media platform. Learn how LinkedIn provides a network of professionals to interact with and expand knowledge in their respective professional fields of interest. After creating a LinkedIn profile, students wil learn best practices, tools, and strategies for using LinkedIn to build their professional brand.
Preparing for a Virtual Job Interview (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Tuesday, Oct. 20
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Gain tips for interviewing for a job on Zoom in a variety of aspects including choosing an appropriate, professional background and lighting. Discuss other aspects to consider well ahead of time such as location, Wi-fi connection, troubleshooting, and more. Additionally, learn about tools you can purchase to make your interview experience the best it can be.
Completing Online Job Applications (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Thursday, Oct. 8
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Job seekers wil gain confidence in filing out online job forms. Learn how to attach your resume and cover letter in various formats as wel as learn about required fields.
Canva for Jobseekers (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Tuesday and Thursday, Oct. 6 and 8
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Learn the basics of using the design platform Canva in this beginner-friendly course. In this two-session workshop, students wil learn how to set up a Canva account and navigate and use the website. They wil discover templates and create materials to aid in job searching, including resumes, cover letters, business cards, LinkedIn® banners, and more. Participants are expected to attend both sessions.
Intro to Google Docs (In Person)
PA CareerLink® Pittsburgh, 914 Penn Avenue, 6th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Oct. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, and 21
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Explore Google Docs, a free online word processing program. Learn to use Google docs in a business or school setting. Participants wil gain a solid foundation in how to format text, share and colaborate, create lists, insert tables and images, and download files as PDFs. Learners may take a Northstar digital literacy assessment and have an opportunity to earn a certificate. Participants are expected to attend al 6 sessions.
Intro to Microsoft Word (In Person)
PA CareerLink® Alegheny East 300 Penn Center Boulevard, Building 3, Floor #8, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 7, 12, 14, 21, and 26
9:00 am - 11:00 am
*No class on Oct. 19
Microsoft Word is a word processing program. Gain an overview of Microsoft Word features including how to change font and alignment, adding bulets and numbers to documents, and other common formatting tasks. Learners wil take the NorthStar assessment and have an opportunity to earn a certificate. This is a 6-session class. Participants are expected to attend every session.
Computer Lab (In-person)
Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Mondays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesdays, 12:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursdays, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
PA CareerLink® Pittsburgh, 914 Penn Avenue, 6th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Mondays, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Wednesday, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
*No Open Lab on Oct. 26 and 28
Employment Advancement and Retention Network (EARN)
2 Duquesne Plaza, 99 Duquesne Boulevard, Duquesne, PA 15110
Wednesday, Oct. 28
10:00am -12:00pm
Open lab is a drop-in time for individual instruction on any basic computer skill. You may get assistance with Northstar Online Learning, Google Applied Digital Skills, Job-Seeking DigitalSkills, Signing Up for Online Learning Opportunities, typing club, and more.
