Computer Classes

The Dislocated Worker Center (located at the Sheboygan Memorial Mall) is offering FREE Computer classes for dislocated workers. Take advantage of this opportunity to upgrade your skills. The following classes are offered at various times:

Computers for Absolute Beginners- This is an intro workshop for the first-time computer users and is designed to remove intimidation. The course focuses on the development of very basic skills needed to operate a computer. You will learn terminology related to a computer, navigate through various features of a computer, including how to safely turn off your computer and you will create and save a file.

Computers for Beginners One- In this workshop we will cover basic terms, applications, and techniques to opening/closing files, creating and saving documents, searching, files, using the left and right side of the mouse.

Computers for Beginners Two- Improve your keyboarding skills and technique in addition to learning new computer skills in this workshop. We will look at basic computer trouble shooting techniques. Creating, copying, renaming folders, and files-oh my! We want you to be successful in this workshop so you must have taken Computers for Beginners One.

Internet & E-mail Basics Workshop- Learn to surf the Internet and set up an e-mail account. We will look at different web browser features; manage favorites and history lists; print a web document; copy and paste information from the web to another document; navigate and refine search sites to local useful information; and apply concepts learned through personal exploration and learn the basics of how to use the internet as a job resource tool. We want you to be successful in this workshop so you must have taken Computers for Beginners One.

Basic Word One- Learn to use Word for personal writing projects. Learn a variety of tasks such as writing a letter, printing and personalizing the computer settings to make it easier and more fun to use. Learn about spell check, bullets, and numbering. We want you to be successful in this workshop so you must have taken Computers for Beginners One.

Basic Word Two- Let’s explore basic Word further and learn about changing margins, copying, cutting, and pasting text. We will work on speed, quality, and appearance of your work. We want you to be successful in this workshop so you must have taken Computers for Beginners One.

Call (920) 783-6616 to sign up and to find out times of workshops.

Dislocated Worker Center

The Dislocated Worker Assistance Center is a branch of the Job Center dedicated to you, the worker who has been laid off.

All assistance is FREE, and open to everyone. The following services are available:

Case Managers on site, dedicated to all who have been recently laid off from their jobs

Resource Room with program information and job search computers

LTC offers career counseling and FREE computer instruction

Obtain the Skills that employers demand today through this FREE program!

START with personalized Career Guidance and Labor Market Information

FOLLOW with Financial Support for books, tuition, and specific class needs

KEEP GOING with assistance for Child Care and Transportation Costs

FINISH with employed search assistance and complete Job Center Services

HOURS

8:00 am to 4:00 pm or by appointment

Phone: 920-783-6616

Fax: 920-783-6617

Education

If you have not completed your high school diploma and you are interested in finishing or starting this process, services are available.

For information on the Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), contact LTC: 920-208-5881

Funding assistance may be available to you through Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funding. Contact Great Lakes Training & Development for further information: 920-208-5820

Job Search

Many job center partners are dedicated to assisting the job seeker. There are a variety of resources, assistance, and workshops available.

For a variety of job search resources, visit the Sheboygan County Job Center or the Dislocated Worker Center.

To set up an appointment to discuss your job search, contact: 920-208-5820

For computer workshops, contact: 920-783-6616

Visit our event calendar for resume and interview workshop times:

Event Calendar

Other job search related resources are available at:

Job Search

Training

If you are a dislocated worker, you may be eligible for funding assistance to pursue post-secondary education. You are likely eligible for funding assistance if:

• You are permanently laid off without a recall date
• You have some type of verification stating it is a permanent layoff
• You are collecting unemployment

If all three of the following above is accurate, you should contact Brian Ognacevic for further information on your eligibility: 920-208-5820 or brian.ognacevic@gotoltc.edu

You will likely be referred to an informational session on our program.

If you do not meet the three criteria above, you still may be eligible for training assistance but we will need to look at your income over the past 6 months (not including unemployment compensation) to determine eligibility. If you fall into this category, contact Nick Sagal at: 920-208-5823 or nick.sagal@gotoltc.edu