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Tech#Ready

Our Approach

Tech#Ready helps people develop the digital skills they need for a rapidly evolving job market. Our course lineup provides essential training for beginners and intermediate users led by experienced and compassionate instructors.

Looking for specialized certifications beyond the basics? Our self-guided courses can help you boost your resume and expand your career possibilities.

Course Options

Association House offers several courses designed to boost digital literacy and confidence working with computers.

Instructor-Led - (2 Hour Class Time, 2 Days Per Week)

For beginners, Digital Skills for Career Growth provides the basics in just 40 hours: how to surf the web, use the many services in Google Suite, and protect yourself from online scams-- all with a hybrid class schedule.

For intermediate computer users, our virtual Microsoft Office Skills course provides in-depth knowledge on the functions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more. Upon completion of this course, students have a chance to receive Microsoft Office Specialist certification-- a powerful resume boost.

 

Adults age 50+ can sign up for our in-person Senior Planet class and discover the digital world with confidence, designed to help seniors stay connected in the digital age.

Self-Guided

 

Technology beginners can take on our AI Essentials course, a self-paced certification class for anyone looking to learn the basics of responsible AI use in the workplace.

For those looking to upskill for their field or take on a new challenge, our partnerships with Google, Coursera, and Unidos provide free certification classes in a variety of focus areas. Take an 8-12 week self-guided online class in Cybersecurity, Project Management, Data Analytics, IT Support, Digital Marketing, or UX Design to make your resume stand out! 

Plus, students from both our self-guided and instructor-led courses can join in a self-guided session of NextJob, our job search skill course to boost your odds of landing a position with your new tech skills.

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"Our participants can work confidently on their computers, phones, and tablets with the support of the fantastic Digital Skills For Life Program! This program helps users become tech-savvy and learn how to safeguard their gadgets and personal data against scammers.

-Hind Elbanna, Program Supervisor

Eligibility:

  • Completion of all program enrollment forms & assessments 

  • Ages 18+ 

Microsoft reports that holding a Microsoft Office Certification can earn an entry-level employee up to $16,000 more in

annual salary than uncertified peers!

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