Technology Classes

Computer and Job Skill Classes

Microsoft and Google Apps Computer Courses – Registration Required
Free computer classes are offered in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (2016), and Gmail. Receive an opportunity to gain a nationally recognized certificate from Northstar Digital Literacy. Is your workplace moving over to Google-based products? Sign up for free classes in Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Calendar.  Course descriptions and schedules are listed below under Class Information.  The free classes meet in the Blount County Public Library’s Learning Lab, a stand-alone building on Cusick Street, across from the library’s outdoor sign. If you desire to enroll in computer courses but do not have computer experience, you will need to practice using a mouse before you may enroll. Listed are a few practice websites available: www.mouseprogram.com and www.pbclibrary.org/mousing/mousercise.htm. 

Social Media for Business Classes – Registration Required
Nearly 7 out of every 10 Americans are on social media. You want your marketing to be where your customer base is, yet not every social media platform is a good fit for every business. Join us for this eight-part, stand-alone series on Using Social Media for Business. Discover which tools are the best fit for your business, gain strategies to engage new and existing customers, create highly optimized, high quality ads, capture leads, drive brand awareness, and monetize the social platform. *These are single-session, stand-alone classes.  Course descriptions and schedules are listed below under Class Information. The free classes meet in the Blount County Public Library’s Learning Lab, a stand-alone building on Cusick Street, across from the library’s outdoor sign. Feel free to bring your own device or a laptop will be provided for you.

Registration

 
Spaces are limited and registration is required. To register, please visit the library's Adult Services Desk (Reference) or call 865-982-0981, option 3, or 865-273-1428.

Class Information

  1. 2019 Mar. & Apr. Microsoft and Google Apps Computer Courses
  2. 2019 Mar. & Apr. Social Media for Business Classes

It's Your Career Soft Skills Training Classes

Once a month on Fridays,  7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

“It’s Your Career,” will be a part of an ongoing series of Soft Skill workshops designed to take your career to the next level. Class format features a short lecture on each topic, case studies discussion in small groups and resources for use in businesses and organizations. Bring your mobile device, tablet, or laptop, or one will be provided for your use.  All participants will earn .5 CEUs (Continuing Education Unit) for participating.  Registration is required.   This class will be at the Blount County Public Library’s Learning Lab, a stand-alone building on Cusick Street, across from the library’s outdoor sign.

For Class Synopsis and Registration Information

Go to  www.blountchamber.com/community/festivals-events/soft-skills/   Soft Skills are strengthened and developed over time and are necessary if you desire to climb the career ladder. The classes are a collaboration of Blount Partnership, Adult Education Foundation of Blount County and the Blount County Public Library. For more information go to bcpl.populr.me/itsyourcareer

ARCONIC Foundation Global Internship Program for Young Adults (18-26):  Registration Required

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The ARCONIC Foundation Global Internship Program is made possible through a generous grant from the ARCONIC Foundation. It is provided by the Institute of International Education, Blount Partnership, Blount County Public Library and the Blount County Friends of the Library..

Paid Internship Program For Young Adults Interested in Manufacturing Careers:

Are you between the ages of 18 – 26 and would you like to get paid to intern at a local manufacturer? Join us January 28 through 
March 13, 2019 to gain training and real-world, hands-on manufacturing experience with the possibility of getting hired permanently. Spaces are limited and registration is required.  Contact Jackie Taylor-Tente with questions and to register, at 865-680-7668 or jackie@jataylor.net  For More Information go to  bcpl.populr.me/arconic-internship-program   Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, January 23, 2019

The program consists of three components:

1)   January 28 – February 15:  3 weeks of Workforce Readiness Training (60 hours)
  •      Training will run 1-5 p.m., Monday - Friday.  During this time participants will receive training in skills needed to obtain and maintain a job in the manufacturing field.  Participants will receive a $300 stipend upon completion of this component.
2)   February 18 – March 8:  100 hours of hands-on manufacturing experience interning with a Blount County   
      manufacturer
  •      The Internship will be at a local manufacturer where participants will be paid $10/hr. for 100 hours, get hands-on job experience, and potentially get certifications such as forklift operation.
3)   March 11, 12 and 13:  3 half-days of Follow-up, Career Fair and Graduation
  •      Participants then return for Follow-up, Career Fair and Graduation. Participants will receive a $60 stipend upon completion of this component. 
Participants must complete all three components.
Open Lab – Ages 16 and Up
 ​​​Saturday,   9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (1st Saturday of Each Month)
  • Ages 16 and up come play with all the cool tech in the Learning Lab! This month’s focus will be on microcontrollers using Sparkfun’s Inventor’s Kit an easy introduction to Arduinos. Other lab equipment includes 3D printers, a vinyl cutter, a heat press, and other small electronics. Learn more about materials costs, equipment certification, and lab policies by emailing abaker@blounttn.org  This will be in the Learning Lab, a stand-alone building on Cusick Street, across from the library’s outdoor sign.

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Need help with technology and don’t know where to start?  Have a tough research question? Need a new resume?  Having trouble with R.E.A.D.S.? Go to https://goo.gl/forms/35a9eT5qArPctgmU2  to complete a registration form to schedule assistance from a professional library staff member, and get help setting up your own personal learning plan using library resources.