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Computer Classes PROGRAM OVERVIEW Philosophy The philosophy of the Jobs and Education Empowerment Project (J.E.E.P) is to endow our students with the basic knowledge and analytical skills that are necessary to be successful in college or in the workplace. While current political and social trends emphasize placing people in jobs, we firmly believe that adults cannot perform effectively unless they possess the core educational building blocks that can help them become productive workers and articulate college students. The Computer Program seeks to achieve a balance between the immediate goal of helping students improve their computer skills and honing critical thinking, speech, and writing skills. Range of Services The program offers both beginner and intermediate classes in Microsoft Word. Specialized classes offering training in Excel, Access, and PowerPoint are also offered at different times throughout the year. The program also offers an advance class in QuickBooks for those students who have an interest in the Bookkeeping or Accounting fields. As a result, we are able to offer valuable computer training services to a range of applicants, at different stages of their professional, academic, and personal lives. Whether a student has had little or no contact with computers or is already familiar with certain software packages, we offer classes that accommodate all levels.    Teachers Our teachers are carefully selected from a large pool of applicants and are dedicated and skilled professionals. Staff J.E.E.P’s Computer Training Program is run and organized in large part by part-time work-study students and volunteers from Columbia University. These students form a team of “Program Specialists” who oversee the day-to-day operations of the program. The Computer Program also has a Program Coordinator to supervise the Program Specialists and coordinate activities and assignments. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Age To be eligible for the Computer Training Program, candidates must be nineteen years of age or older. Candidates who are eighteen years old may also apply, but will have to successfully pass an additional interview process before being accepted into the program. United States citizenship is not a requirement. Tests All students must take a pre and a post-test. These tests are used to monitor and evaluate the student’s progress and readiness to move-up to higher levels and not to determine a student’s eligibility for the course. Pre-tests are administered during the first week of class. Post-tests are administered during the final week of classes.       Commitment The Computer Training Program’s classes range in length from a two-week to a ten-week course of study. Classes meet several times a week. Attendance is given a very high priority and students who fail to attend class on a regular basis will be taken off the class roster. Before signing up for classes, therefore, students must make sure that they can meet these requirements of their attendance. Lastly, but not least, candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment and desire to learn the material being taught. This requires completing homework assignments on time when set, obtaining copies of all text-books assigned, and participating in a positive and conscientious manner in class discussions. Books A single textbook is used in each of the computer training classes on offer. There is no cost to the student for this textbook. Students receive their textbook on the first day of class.     Registration and Contact Information

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