Highlights & Curriculum

HOPE for Women Highlights

• Comfortable learning environment
• Small classroom setting (teacher ratio 1:5)
• Ample opportunity to question and receive personalized instruction
• Learn how to conduct a job search
• Development of professional resume and cover letter
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• On-the-job training

HOPE for Women Curriculum

• Basic Keyboarding
  Learn to touch-type accurately

• Introduction to Windows
  Learn basic PC skills

• Introduction to Microsoft Office 2007
  Focus on MS Word, Excel, and Outlook with an overview of the rest of the Office suite.

• Success Skills
  Workshops, groups, and one-on-one consultation to help you improve your ability to succeed in the workplace and in life.

• Internship Opportunities
  Through the Greater Gardner CDC, local businesses provide unpaid temporary positions designed to give on-the-job experience

• Customer Service
  Learn techniques to effectively interact with customers and satisfy customer needs.