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Computer Classes at the Goodwill Jobs Campus in Roanoke

Through a collaboration with Roanoke City Libraries and AmeriCorps basic computer classes are now available at Goodwill’s Melrose Jobs Campus in the Workforce Training Center located in Suite B.

All classes are two hours, offered at no charge, and are open to the public. Call (540) 581.0620 ext. 214 to reserve your seat. Please register for classes as space is limited. If you register and find you cannot make it please call to cancel to allow room for others.

Available Computer Classes

Computer Basics

  • Computer Basics is held every Friday and will include elements from 4 introductory courses – Meet the Mouse, Email, Internet & Word Basics. Great for those who may not feel ready for our Tuesday and Thursday classes and for those who want extra practice on basic skills.
    Prerequisites: None
    Dates and Times:
    Friday, May 24th from 10:30am to 12:30pm
    Friday, May 31st from 10:30am to 12:30pm
    Friday, June 7th from 10:30am to 12:30pm
    Friday, June 14th from 10:30am to 12:30pm
    Friday, June 21st from 10:30am to 12:30pm
    Friday, June 28th from 10:30am to 12:30pm
  • Meet the Mouse: This course introduces students to the computer, the keyboard and mouse, and the basic use of programs. No prior knowledge is assumed. By the end of the course students should be able to name the basic parts of the computer, use the keyboard and the mouse, navigate the desktop, and open files and programs.
    Prerequisites: None
    Dates and Times:
    Tuesday, June 6th from 10:30am to 12:30pm
  • Windows Basics: This course builds off the basics learned in Meet the Mouse and delves deeper into the functions of the computer. Students learn about keyboard functions, the form of windows and menus in Windows XP, important system tools, and what to look for when encountering a program on the computer for the first time.
    Prerequisites: Meet the Mouse (or basic computer skills)
    Dates and Times:
    Thursday, June 13th from 10:30am to 12:30pm

Internet Skills

  • Navigating the Net: This course introduces students to the Internet. By the end of the course students will understand what the Internet is, how to connect to it, how to view (or “visit”) a web page and how to perform a basic Web search. An “Internet scavenger hunt” is provided with links to a variety of helpful and interesting sites.
    Prerequisites: Meet the Mouse (or basic computer skills)
    Dates and Times:
    Tuesday, June 6th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Using Maps Online: Learn how to use online mapping programs like MapQuest, how to get directions, check alternate routes, etc.
    Prerequisites: Navigating the Net (or equivalent computer skills).
    Dates and Times
    Thursday, June 13th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Introduction to Email: This course covers the basics of using Google’s email service (Gmail). By the end of the course students will have created their own email account and will know how to check their email, reply to and forward received messages, compose new messages, and even attach files!
    Prerequisites: Navigating the Net (or equivalent computer skills).
    Dates and Times:
    not offered in May and June

Job Search

  • Online Job Search and Application: Online Job Search and Application is intended to help users enter (or re-enter) the job market. Online Job Search will include searching for jobs on the Internet and filling out applications online.
    Prerequisites: Microsoft Word I and Navigating the Net (or equivalent computer skills).
    Dates and Times: 
    Thursday, May 30th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
    Not offered in June
  • Resume Writing: Resume writing is intended to help users enter (or re-enter) the job market. The class will focus on using Microsoft Word to create attractive and effective resumes.
    Prerequisites: Microsoft Word I and Navigating the Net (or equivalent computer skills). 
    Dates and Times: 
    Tuesday, May 28th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
    Not offered in June
  • LinkedIn
    Prerequisites: Microsoft Word I and Navigating the Net (or equivalent computer skills). 
    Dates and Times: 
    Thursday, May 16th from 10:30am to 12:30pm
    Not offered in June

Microsoft Office

  • Microsoft Word I: This course introduces students to Microsoft Word, a popular word processing program. By the end of the course students will learn how to open and close the program as well as how to create, open, save, and print documents. Basic formatting of documents will also be discussed.
    Prerequisites: Basic computer skills
    Dates and Times: 
    Tuesday, May 21st from 10:30am to 12:30pm
    Thursday, June 20th from 10:30am to 12:30pm
  • Microsoft Word II: This course focuses on editing and formatting Microsoft Word documents. Topics include: Spelling and grammar checks, page, paragraph, and line formatting, inserting headers and footers, and managing pictures.
    Prerequisites: Microsoft Word I (or equivalent computer skills)
    Dates and Times Word II is offered: 
    Thursday, May 23rd from 10:30am to 12:30pm
    Thursday, June 27th from 10:30am to 12:30pm
  • Microsoft PowerPoint I: This course presents the basics of making presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint. This class will teach you to create slides and presentations, add content to slides, save, print, and more!
    Prerequisites: Meet the Mouse (or basic computer skills).
    Dates and Times: 
    Tuesday, May 28th from 10:30am to 12:30pm
    Not offered in June
  • Microsoft PowerPoint II: This class will focus on the formatting and presentation of PowerPoint slides, from pictures to WordArt and slide transitions. Learn how to really put on a show!
    Prerequisites: Microsoft PowerPoint I (or equivalent computer skills)
    Dates and Times: 
    Thursday, May 30th from 10:30am to 12:30pm
    Not offered in June
  • Microsoft Excel I: This course introduces students to Microsoft Excel, a popular program for creating spreadsheets. Students will learn to create and navigate spreadsheets, enter data, and create basic formulas.
    Prerequisites: Basic computer skills
    Dates and Times: 
    Tuesday, May 21st from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
    Wednesday, May 22nd from 9:30am to 11:30am
    Thursday, June 20th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Microsoft Excel II: This course focuses on presentation and formatting in Excel. Topics include: Borders, number and text formatting, and creating and managing charts.
    Prerequisites: Microsoft Excel I (or equivalent computer skills)
    Dates and Times: 
    Thursday, May 23rd from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
    Thursday, June 27th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm