Computer Core http://www.computercore.org Building Careers and Community Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:43:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Opportunities in February for Prospective Students http://www.computercore.org/feb-opportunities-for-prospective-students/ http://www.computercore.org/feb-opportunities-for-prospective-students/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:26:20 +0000 computercore http://www.computercore.org/?p=888 CORE’s Fall 2012 term begins in July – and students can enroll now!  The first step is a required information session.  We’re holding these sessions at all four class locations, at the following dates and times in February.

Alexandria (Fairlington Presbyterian Church, 3846 King Street, Alexandria)

  • Wednesday, February 8, 7 pm
  • Wednesday, February 15, 7 pm
  • Tuesday, February 21, 11 am
  • Tuesday, February 28, 11 am

Fairfax (Providence Presbyterian Church, 9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax)

  • Monday, February 13, 5 pm
  • Wednesday, February 22, 1 pm
  • Monday, February 27, 5 pm

Seven Corners (James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church)

  • Monday, February 13, 6 pm

Herndon (Herndon United Methodist Church, 701 Bennett Street, Herndon)

  • Tuesday, February 28, 6 pm

No registration is necessary to attend the information session – just bring a pen!

]]> http://www.computercore.org/feb-opportunities-for-prospective-students/feed/ 0 Gain an Edge in Holiday Retail Hiring – And More! http://www.computercore.org/gain-an-edge-in-retail-hiring/ http://www.computercore.org/gain-an-edge-in-retail-hiring/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:36:16 +0000 computercore http://www.computercore.org/?p=861 If you are interested in earning $30,000 – $60,000 a year in retail management or as a professional sales person, CORE has a workshop for you! 

On Saturday, December 3 at 1 pm, join us to find out more about careers in  department stores, chain stores, food services, retail banking, auto sales, and other service industries.  Students will learn about:

  • Types of positions in retail and typical career paths
  • How product knowledge and understanding your store’s policies lead to success
  • Real world examples of the benefits of commission sales
  • History of retail and how it’s changed because of the Internet
  • How it’s still all about the customer

Employers in the retail, food service management, auto sales, real estate, funeral home, and bank industries are scheduled to participate in this workshop – a great opportunity to get a foot in the door for a new job!

Registration for the workshop is $35 and must be received by Wednesday, November 23.  The class will take place at CORE’s main offices, 3846 King Street in Alexandria.

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Location: 3846 King Street, Alexandria
Contact: Holly Seibold, holly [at] computercore [dot] org
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2011-11-12

]]> http://www.computercore.org/volunteer-training/feed/ 0 Get Ready for Give To The Max Day – November 9! http://www.computercore.org/get-ready-for-give-to-the-max-day-november-9/ http://www.computercore.org/get-ready-for-give-to-the-max-day-november-9/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:25:41 +0000 computercore http://www.computercore.org/?p=850 Give to the Max Day is a one-day fundraising event on November 9, 2011 that will unite local Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC communities to support nonprofits serving the area. The goal is to get thousands of local residents to support their favorite regional charity, raising millions in donations and grants in just 24 hours!

CORE is participating in this event, and we’ve set a goal of raising $2,000 from our supporters to help provide low-income adults with the opportunity to learn new skills to get better jobs and lift their families out of poverty.  Won’t you join us?  Visit our page on razoo.com on November 9 – become a “fan,” tell us what CORE has meant to you – and please make a donation toward our goal.  Check out the awards page:  prizes galore (i.e., additional funds to support our program) for the top fundraisers!

Follow the event’s progress on Twitter using #Give2Max.

 

 

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Location: James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church
Description: Join us to celebrate our students’ achievements at our graduation ceremony.
Contact: Katherine Stikkers
Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2011-12-08

]]> http://www.computercore.org/graduation/feed/ 0 Enhancement Workshops are Here! http://www.computercore.org/enhancement-workshops-are-here/ http://www.computercore.org/enhancement-workshops-are-here/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:37:00 +0000 computercore http://www.computercore.org/?p=832 My, how time flies!  Our fall/winter schedule of enhancement workshops is out, and the first workshop – Basics of Blogging – starts on November 5!  These mini classes are open to anyone in the community and cover a variety of computer- and career-related topics.  They’re fun, they’re short, they’re cheap.  Come learn something new with CORE!  See the full schedule and course descriptions, and then send in the registration form with your payment to reserve your spot.  See you in the lab!

  • Basics of Blogging – begins 11/5
  • Get that Job!  Careers in Retail and Sales – 12/3
  • Intermediate Excel – begins 12/13
  • Google Docs – 12/17
  • Get that Job! Careers in Banking and Finance – begins 1/2/2012
  • Beginning Access Databases – begins 1/5
  • Computer Hardware & Software Essentials – begins 1/7
  • Basics of Salesforce.com – 1/14
  • Beginning Outlook – 1/21
]]> http://www.computercore.org/enhancement-workshops-are-here/feed/ 0 Alpha Kappa Psi Members Give Back http://www.computercore.org/alpha-kappa-psi-members-give-back/ http://www.computercore.org/alpha-kappa-psi-members-give-back/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:53:35 +0000 computercore http://www.computercore.org/?p=824  

Alpha Kappa Psi students help workshop participants set up LinkedIn profiles

Our adult learners got an extra leg up in their career development on Saturday, October 15 when students from the Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity at the University of Akron presented two workshops.  In one, the AKPsi folks taught our students how to set up profiles on LinkedIn and use the online tool to manage and expand their professional networks.  In the other, CORE students got pointers on appropriate dress, public speaking, and interviewing skills.

The business fraternity members were in the DC area for a “weekend of service.”  More about their commitment to “give back” and what else they did around the region is online at Washington Life magazine.  Thanks to our friend Jane Hess Collins for hooking us up!

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Special mention goes to the volunteers in the refurb lab, who prepared all the computers. We bid a fond farewell to Ken Neidorf, board member and refurb team lead, who is transferring to Boston with his company. Ed Delacruz, now a seasoned refurb and distro veteran, is taking over the helm as the new team lead for the refurb lab.

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