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Computer Training


3 organizations offer computer training to Westside residents:

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Circle Rock Computer Technology Lab
Renacer Westside Community Network, Inc.
Shorebank Residence Services


Circle Rock Computer Technology Lab

Address:
118 North Central Ave.
Chicago, IL 60644

Phone:
(773) 854-1642

Email: LaheshaW@circleurban.org

Mission: We teach computer skills to anyone interested in learning.

Courses:

  • Introduction to Computers/Microsoft Windows
    This class is intended for users who are looking to learn basic concept and components of a computer. The students will come to understand basic hardware definitions, operating systems and some computer terminology such as: what is an operating system, what is RAM, and some basic functions in windows 95/98. Manual included.
  • Introduction to the Internet
    This class is intended for users who are looking to learn basic concepts of the Internet. The students will come to understand basic terms, operating procedures, and some search strategies.
  • Introduction to Microsoft Word 2000
    This class will introduce the basic functions in this word processor. Upon completion the students will learn functions of creating and saving documents, including setting margins and using rulers and more.
  • Introduction to MS Excel 2000
    This class will introduce the basic functions in this spreadsheet program. Upon completion the students will learn functions of creating a spreadsheet, including setting functions and formatting the sheet.

Each class needs at least half of the limit to run, if not, it will be cancelled. No refunds after the first class have been attended.

If the class that you would like to take is not listed in this schedule, please contact Lahesha Williams for any questions concerning classes at 773-854-1642 or LaheshaW@circleurban.org

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Renacer Westside Community Network, Inc.

Address:
2040 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60612

Telephone: (312) 226-6007

Fax: (312) 226-1742

Email: elucas@uic.edu

Web site: http://www.charityamerica.com/individuals/infocauseway/charityabout.cfm?ind=2&CharityID=240

Mission: "Rebirth" of Chicago's near westside and assistance in other Communities. Employment: job readiness, training, referral, placement, and job creation.
Energy: Projects for public housing, weathrization, energy rater training, energy efficient mortgage advocacy, technical support for City Energy Code adoption, energy audits, blower door and infrared scan waste diagnostics, energy business development. Housing development assistance for area residents and in partnership with other Community-based developers.

Services:

  • WorkFare basic computer literacy.
  • HOW (Hands-On Weatherization) Workshops, covering 235 lo-/no-cost energy measures in a half-day Workshop that builds awareness/skill/confidence; with follow-up site visits, for federally-funded weatherization.
  • Youth Program producing five issues of the Chicago Communicator Newspaper (in partnership with Aban-Aya program of the University of Illinois)
  • Chicago Housing Authority Weatherization Project, trained 30 residents as Technicians, weatherized 200 townhouses, Technicians formed their own business, project won a National Association of Home Builders Award.

 


Shorebank Resident Services Learning Center

Address:
4943 W. Quincy St.
Chicago IL, 60644

Phone: (773) 379-3224

Email: resourceserv@earthlink.net

Services:

  • Computer Technology Center
  • Private library
  • Resume building/Job referral
  • After-School Program
  • Support groups on drugs, violence, sex, family, and relationships
  • Reading programs
  • Summer camp
  • Outings to cultural events
  • Homework mentors nation tables