For students who are looking to learn the skills to start a new career, OfficeStar offers a variety of training programs that are available: · at different times (morning, afternoon, or evening. Click here to see the class schedule at each campus) · in any of three convenient locations (Salinas, Watsonville, or Santa Cruz) · using a variety of training delivery methods Please click here to download our complete Career Training Programs brochure, or see the overview of programs below. All of OfficeStar's training programs include assistance with resume and job placement, as well as practice interview workshops. Office Professional Programs Our Office Professional programs are designed for students who need to learn basic or more advanced computer skills in order to get a job in a professional office environment. Training focusses on the Microsoft Office suite of software, including Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. We also cover using the Internet at work and basic office equipment. More advanced students may choose to add one of the following: - Advanced Applications
- Bookkeeping (with QuickBooks)
- Web & Graphic Design (covering Photoshop and DreamWeaver)
- Basic technical training or project management
Technical Training Careers in I.T. are not for everyone, but they are in demand locally and offer the potential to earn high wages. At OfficeStar, students can learn the job skills needed to get an entry-level technical job. Higher-performing students can aim to achieve industry-recognized technical certifications. A+ A+ / Network+ Help Desk Support Technician MCSA MCSE Cisco Web & Graphic Design A career as a Web & Graphic Design professional can be very rewarding, but it's important to understand that full-time Web & Graphic Design jobs are not as plentiful as some other careers. Having Web & Graphic Design skills may give you a competitive edge in the labor market, however, especially if you are applying to work at a smaller company (which tend not to have the resources to have a full-time professional on staff). Office Professional Plus Web & Graphic Design Web & Graphic Design Program (without Microsoft Office; focuses on a variety of Web & Graphic Design programs)
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