The Office Procedures and Computer Technology program at the Ohio Valley Goodwill facility in Woodlawn is designed to train individuals in skills necessary to obtain an entry-level position in the clerical field, or in other fields where knowledge of the computer and Microsoft Office applications would be a requirement. This program is unique because it offers specialized training designed to meet the needs of the individual using individualized office stations.

Clerical Evaluation - A one-week evaluation determines feasibility of the individual for training and employment in the clerical field.

Mobile Clerical Evaluation - An evaluation can occur outside of the Woodlawn facility. A minimum of three individuals must be scheduled at one time for the mobile evaluation.

Office Procedures and Computer Technology - Individuals may have no experience in the clerical field, but possess the pre-requisite academics necessary to learn various clerical duties and operations. Training areas may include the following:

• Keyboarding
• Data Entry
• Microsoft Access 2003
• Microsoft Word 2003
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2003
• Microsoft Excel 2003
• Windows XP
• Work-readiness classes
• Hard and soft skills
• Other (specialized occupational fields such as medical terminology or medical filing)

Computer Literacy - This program is designed to expose individuals to basic computer and internet use necessary in many field of occupation.

The length of time in training options is dependent on the individual's needs and vocational goal and can be projected after the evaluation. Optimal entry requirements include: basic high school level academics; high school diploma, GED or be in the process of obtaining GED; and motivation to pursue and obtain employment. NOTE: Consideration is made for those individuals who do not meet the optimal requirements (on a case-by-case basis).

Adult GED Preparation - Can be offered in conjunction with the OPCT program or Computer Literacy program, or it can be taken as a program in itself. An assessment is completed in the OPCT classroom before the individual's GED preparation begins to identify important academic weaknesses and strengths.

For additional information or to schedule an evaluation or tour, contact Nancy Vander Woude, Office Procedures and Computer Technology Supervisor 771-4800 ext. 6226.