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(Miami-Dade County, FL) --
(MIAMI, August 6, 2010) – Miami-Dade Community Action Agency’s Self Help Division offers FREE Computer Training classes to begin August 16, 2010 at five (5) Neighborhood Service Centers. The classes are open to the public to individuals who are interested in advancing in the workplace and improving their employability skill set levels.
The training includes the introduction to PC systems, hardware/software and operating systems. Other areas to be covered include: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Individuals interested in learning how to build, repair, maintain and diagnose computers, please apply at the Accion Center ONLY. On site Job Developers will work with trainees to help enhance employability skills and provide job placement referrals.
The program requirements: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, type at least 25 words a minute, should have knowledge of electronics and computers. Household income should not exceed 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Center Locations, Dates and Times of Computer Training Classes
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Neighborhood Service Centers
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Starting Dates
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Class Hours
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Days
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Colonel Zubkoff Center
55 NW 199th Street, Miami, FL 33169
Phone: 305-770-3132/305-547-7713
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August 16
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1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Monday-Thursday
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Liberty City Center
6100 NW 7th Ave., Miami, FL 33127
Phone: 305-756-2830
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August 23
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8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Monday-Friday
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Accion Center (Computer Repair)
858 West Flagler Street, Miami FL 33130
Phone: 305-547-4892/93
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August 26
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9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
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Thursday & Friday
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Goulds Center
21300 SW 122nd Ave., Miami, FL 33170
Phone: 305-233-2121
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September 7
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8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Monday- Friday
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Perrine Center
17801 Homestead Ave., Miami, FL 33157
Phone: 305-254-5804
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September 13
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1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Monday- Friday
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For additional information about the Computer Training classes and the Miami-Dade Community Action Agency please call 786-469-4640 or visit us on the web at www.miamidade.gov/caa
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