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Workforce Development/Career Training
Career Training for Mature
Adults
Mainstream, the Institute for Mature Adults, offers two training options designed for mature adults who are looking for work, switching fields or getting back into the job market and need to obtain or increase their computer skills. Perkins Training Program A 75-hour course over 5 weeks that provides 15 hours of job search training and 60 hours of computer training. The computer training includes the basics of MS Word and Windows with an overview of Excel, Internet and email. There is also keyboarding practice built into the program. This program is especially for mature adults who need to gain or increase their computer skills. Applicants who are accepted into this program must attend an orientation session. This program is sponsored by the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Training Act.
Operation Talent Bank
A 45-hour course over 3 weeks that provides 15 hours of job search training and 30 hours of computer training. The computer training includes the basics of MS Word and Windows and an overview of PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and email. This program is designed for mature adults who need to improve their computer skills with an emphasis on issues affecting women re-entering the workforce. This program is sponsored by the Westchester County Office for Women.
To find out if you qualify
for either of these programs, call 914-606-6793.
Project Transition/Displaced Homemakers Program Small Business Training Program Designed for Mature
Adults 50+
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