The Mayor's Office of Employment Development provides various training services to customers entering the job market for the first time, re-entering the job market after a long period of time and customers seeking a career change. Examples of training includes, class size skills training in a college setting, direct on-the-job training with an employer or independent study through vouchers.
ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER NETWORK DIGITAL LEARNING LABS:
Mission:
To provide
all Baltimore City residents the opportunity to :
· Learn computer literacy skills at no cost to them
· Learn/upgrade skills in the latest Microsoft Office software
packages
· Access desktop computers
· Access high speed internet resources and e-mail
· Develop employability skills to increase competitiveness
Lab
Site Locations and Hours of Operation:
Eastside
Career Center
3001 East Madison Ave.
Hours of Operation
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Northwest
Career Center
Mondawmin Mall, 3rd Floor
Hours of Operation
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Baltimore
Works
1100 North Eutaw Street
Hours of Operation
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
IC3
Internet and Computing Core Certification:
The Digital Learning Labs offer IC3 courseware and certification. IC3
certification provides an Internationally recognized credential that increases
a students technical knowledge and skills . This particular certification
allows for employment and academic advancements. Currently, the Digital
Learning Labs offer IC3 courseware and certification. Students are able
to study for the IC3 certification exam, and be tested in our IC3 certified
testing and training centers.
The Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) is fast becoming the
global standard for basic computer certification.
This particular
certification involves the following areas:
· Computing Fundamentals
· Key Applications
· Living Online
Below are samples of the information included in the IC3 courseware:
Computing Fundamentals:
· Understanding computer types and parts
· Understanding how computers work
· Identifying software types
· Windows desktop
· Managing files and folders
Key Applications:
· Common features of Microsoft Windows Applications
· Skills for operating word processing software
· Specific skills for operating a spreadsheet
Living Online
· Network connections
· Electronic mail (e-mail)
· Social impact of the internet
· Operation of web browsers
Digital
Learning Lab Course Structure
(MS Word doc)
For more
information about the Digital Learning Labs, contact:
Kevin McLamb
P: 410.396.1910
F: 410.396.5219
E: kmclamb@oedworks.com