Beaver County Computer Classes

To sign up for a computer class, click the sign up button below the class listing. Or, contact (412) 209-8468 or DigitalBVR@literacypittsburgh.org.

Afternoons  @ The Well 

The Well 1401 6th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 
Tuesdays, March 7 - 28
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 

Open Computer Lab: Open lab is a drop-in time for individual instruction. Computers will be available for use; you may also bring your own device to work on. You will talk to the instructor about your needs and goals and then see what you need to know. You will practice, either by watching videos or working with the instructor, to gain confidence and knowledge with using a computer. You have the same opportunity to earn the certificate as students in regular classes. You may also use the space to work on formatting a resume or cover letter for a job, sending emails or online applications, or any other question regarding using computers or other devices with the instructor’s help. 

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LinkedIn Workshop (Virtual)

Online via Zoom (Link provided at registration)
Wednesday, March 22
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Learn how to create and maintain professional online presence on the social media platform LinkedIn. LinkedIn will help in providing students a network of professionals to interact with and expand knowledge in their respective professional fields of interest. After creating a LinkedIn profile, students will learn best practices, tools, and strategies for using LinkedIn to build their professional brand.

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Making Labels (In-Person)

PA CareerLink® at Beaver Valley Mall
Tuesday, March 28
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Learn to create labels using an online template and Microsoft word. Practice basic Microsoft Word skills by inserting text and a picture onto the label. At the end of the class, you will take home a sheet of labels you’ve created. Labels will be provided by the instructor.

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Microsoft Word

PA CareerLink® at Beaver Valley Mall
Tuesdays, April 4 - May 9
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 

This 6-week class will focus on the basics of Microsoft Word. Learn the various parts of Microsoft Word, how to change font and alignment, adding bullets and numbers to documents, and other common formatting tasks. Understand how to add pictures, tables and links to your documents. At the end, learners can take a NorthStar assessment and will have the opportunity to earn a certificate.

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Wednesday Workshop Series (Virtual)

Online Via Zoom (Link at Registration)
Wednesdays in April 
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Google Calendar: April 5 Very beginners will learn how to navigate the Google Calendar. Participants will create a Gmail account (if needed). Gain an overview of the calendar viewing options and settings menus. Learn how to create a new meeting, invite people to meetings, and delete a meeting. Zoom Link Provided Upon Registration

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LinkedIn Workshop: April 12 Learn how to create and maintain a professional online presence on the social media platform LinkedIn. LinkedIn will help in providing students a network of professionals to interact with and expand their knowledge in professional fields of interest. After creating a LinkedIn profile, students will learn best practices, tools, and strategies for using LinkedIn to build their professional brand. Zoom Link Provided Upon Registration

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Google Drive:  April 19 Learn the basics of Google Drive. Identify what items can be included in a Google Drive. Create and manage folders in Drive. Collaborate 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). Zoom Link Provided Upon Registration

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Instagram for Business: April 26 Learn how to create and maintain an online presence for a business on Instagram. Understand how to create an Instagram for business account and utilize the different posting types on the social media platform. Support your business with social media by learning how Instagram for business accounts can allow you to engage with your followers with Instagram for Business tools in the app. Zoom Link Provided Upon Registration

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QR Code Workshop

PA CareerLink® at Beaver Valley Mall
Thursday, April 27
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Understand the basics of creating a QR code to meet your business advertising needs or for sharing your personal brand or information. Learn what a QR code is and how to take a website URL and create a QR code to be used on products, flyers, or other promotional materials.

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Open Computer Lab

PA CareerLink® at Beaver Valley Mall
Mondays, 2:30 - 4:00 pm *March 6 and 27
Tuesdays, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Wednesdays, March 1 and 8, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursdays,  12:00 pm - 4:00 pm *closed March 9*

Open lab is a drop-in time for individual instruction. You will talk to the instructor about your needs and goals, and then take an assessment to see what you need to know. You will then practice, either by watching videos or working with the instructor, to gain confidence and knowledge with using a computer. You have the same opportunity to earn the certificate as students in regular classes. You may also use the space to work on formatting a resume or cover letter for a job with the instructor’s help.

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