White Plains Education & Training Center
The White Plains Education and Training Center is a workforce training hub committed to developing the talents who will fill the in-demand jobs in IT and other fields. The Center provides short-term training and education, leading to industry certifications to align the skills of the worker with the needs of the workplace. WPETC will also serve as a laboratory for testing innovations in IT, Cybersecurity, and other products.
The center is centrally located in the city of White Plains, with easy access from most major highways and public transportation.
For more information about the programs offered at the White Plains Education and Training Center call 914-606-7550 or email wpetc@sunywcc.edu
Keyboarding for Accuracy and Speed
This course provides students with the basic skills necessary to learn touch-typing on a computer keyboard. The ability to type faster and more accurately saves time and increases productivity. A great course for anyone who uses the computer, including healthcare professionals who must make entries in patient electronic records. Only basic computer operational skills are required for this hands-on class.
CE-COMP 2016, 9 T//W/Th, May 18-June 3, 5:30-7:30 pm, Remote, $217. #6551
Digital Literacy for Life and the Workplace
Whether you are new to computers or want to enhance your computer skills, this course is for you. Increase your computer literacy with techniques and shortcuts. Build your confidence and gain control of your computer by managing, organizing, and searching for your files and folders. Learn the benefits of different internet browsers and search engines, as you manage your email folders and attachments. Learn to use the basic features of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 365, three of the most fundamental software programs used in everyday life, educational and professional settings. All participants will be provided Microsoft Office 365 access upon activation of their Westchester Community College account.
CE-COMP 2235, 8 M/W, June 7-30, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, Remote, $496 (+ textbook). #6549
Digital Literacy for Life and the Workplace, Part 2
Go beyond the basics with the latest version of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint--three of the most fundamental software programs used in educational and professional settings. Learn to Mail Merge and work with images, section breaks, columns, styles, tables, headers, and footers in Word. Apply advanced formatting techniques to your spreadsheets and work with dates and lookup functions in Excel. Create presentations that include charts, tables, and hyperlinks. Prepare a presentation for delivery with PowerPoint. Prerequisite: Digital Literacy for Life and the Workplace or equivalent experience. All participants will be provided Microsoft Office 365 access upon activation of their Westchester Community College account.
CE-COMP 2173, 6 M/W, July 12-28, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, Remote, $403 (+ textbook). #6550
How to register: Register by calling 914-606-6830, press 1 and provide course number:
Entry-level IT Help Desk Technician Program
The Entry-level IT Help Desk Technician course will prepare you to earn the CompTIA A+ certification. The course provides hands-on instruction, covering the skills required to assemble, refurbish, upgrade, configure and troubleshoot personal computers. The skills you will gain will give you a clear understanding of network, hardware, security, software, server, virtualization, management, as well as troubleshooting mobile devices. Additionally, you will benefit from attending a Career Development session once per week to refine your job search skills so that you are successful finding employment in the IT field.
What you will learn from the Career Development:
The coach will prepare you with career readiness tools and resources to seek, obtain, and retain successful employment in the Information Technology Field.
Length: 21 weeks, starting Wed., June 2 to October 13, 2021 from 6:00 – 10:00pm (classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesday). The Career Development date to be determined.
Price: $2,500 (Funding may be available for this course)
Course Type: Remote Instruction
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills
How to qualify: Go to the following link to fill out an application to see if you qualify. https://www.sunywcc.edu/locations/technician-application
For more information about this program email wpetc@sunywcc.edu or call 914-606-7550.
The IBM Skills Academy
The IBM Skills Academy is a premier training and digital badging worldwide program with curriculum aligned to high-demand jobs in the new digital-age technology job market. The Data Science program covers several open source technologies including the IBM Watson Studio platform.
CE-COMP 2205 / 24 Tuesday & Thursday evenings / March 2nd – May 20th / Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm / and 3 Saturdays / March 6, 13 & 20/ Time: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm / Cost: $2,450.00 / Course # 21456
For more information about the IBM Skills Academy go to: https://www.sunywcc.edu/continuing-ed/pdc/data-science-practitioner/Latino Women in Business Leadership Group
The goal of the Latino Women in Business Leadership Group is to help Hispanic/Latino women business owners identify and achieve their business and professional goals. through peer-to-peer interaction, the group provides a safe place where you can discuss barriers that are unique to you. The White Plains Education and Training Center has created this unique program, tailored to the needs of women business owners to provide support, advice, guidance, information and access to resources to help you develop your professional and leadership skills.
For more information about this program email wpetc@sunywcc.edu or call 914-606-7550.
Contact Information:
Eridania Camacho
wpetc@sunywcc.edu
303 Quarropas St, White Plains, NY 10601
914-606-7550