Computer Literacy in the Work Place

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Computer Literacy in the Work Place

• What do you need to know and how will you use it?
• Presented by Margaret Rice

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Why Is Computer Literacy Necessary?

• If you are reading this.then
• You have some hands-on computer
  experience/skills.
• Computers are common in the workplace

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In most places of businessA Computer is a
standard!

• For example
• Auto Repair Shops
• Computers are used for diagnostic repairs
• Inventory of parts and supplies
• Customer billing

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Food Service Industry

• In the Food Service Industry
• Computers are utilized for inventory control.
• Major restaurants have computerized databases
  for ordering food supplies and maintaining a
  quality inventory.
• Food Recipes are available at ones fingertips,
  or the click of the mouse.

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Cosmetology

• Hair Salons/Cosmetology uses computers for
• Client database containing colors perms
  highlighting recommendations
• Client Scheduling
• Customer sales and services are computer generated

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Flower Shops and Greenhouses

• Florist Shops/Greenhouses use computers for
  numerous tasks
• Computer knowledge for inventory of plants and
  flowers
• Growing seasons of Crop Cultures
• Pesticide Prevention
• You may be a click away from a new plant hybrid!!

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Banking/Office

• Banks use computers
• to access client account information
• Transfer of funds
• Account balances
• Customer service databases

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• Remember it doesnt matter where you work
• Wal-Mart or Wall Street,
• Computer Literacy is a must.

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How Do I Become Computer Literate?

• Basic Computer courses are offered
• Local school districts
• Community college
• Evening/Weekend Programs

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Dont Have A Computer?

• Check local public libraries for computer access.

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What you need to know?

• Computer Literacy does not mean you need to know
  how to use every single piece of software, or
  write computer programs or network but.

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You Need To Know Some Basics

• How to turn on/off the computer
• How to Save and Open a file
• How to use a word processing program
• How to send and receive an email

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Remember Have Comfort around Computers

• By having basic knowledge of the computer in your
  workplace, you will be an asset to your employer
  and the company that hires you.

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Congratulations

• You have proceeded through a PowerPoint
  presentation on Computer Literacy.
• You can successfully navigate with a computer
  mouse.
• You did a Great Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!