Technology Classes

All Things Google Lunch and Learn Series

Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Because Blount County Public Library has received a Library Technology Training Grant, this series of 40 Google Lunch and Learn classes is being offered to the public during 2018. Online registration is required at no cost. For lunch options, you may bring a sack lunch or an optional $10 box lunch is available from the library’s Bookmark Café.  Lunch order options are on the registration forms below under Registration Online Forms for Google Lunch & Learn Series. The classes will be held in the library’s new Learning Lab, a stand-alone building on Cusick Street, across from the library’s outdoor sign. Participants who have Gmail accounts should bring their email address and password. Those who do not have a Gmail account will create one at their first class. Participants should bring their library card. In some classes, participants will also learn how to use Lynda.com, a new leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business,software, technology and creative skills to achieve their learning goals. A staff person will be at all classes to make sure that participants have an ecard to access Lynda.com for participants without library cards. Be sure to include email address on registration form. Each class is limited to 10 participants. Participants are invited to bring their personal laptops with wireless access to use in classes.

Class Information: Google Lunch & Learn Series

  1. 2018 - Google Lunch and Learn Series Class Descriptions for June

Registration Online Forms for Google Lunch & Learn Series

Computer & Job Skills Classes

 
Free computer classes are offered in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (2016) and Gmail. Receive an opportunity to gain a nationally recognized certificate from Northstar Digital Literacy. Course descriptions and schedules are listed below.  The free classes meet in the Blount County Public Library’s new Learning Lab (outside the library in the former First Tennessee Bank branch building) unless otherwise *noted. For those with no previous computer experience, you will nee to practice using a mouse before you may enroll. Here are a few practice websites available:  www.mouseprogram.com  and  www.pbclibrary.org/mousing/mousercise.htm  

Registration


Spaces are limited and registration is required. To register, please visit the library's Information Services Desk) or call 865-982-0981, ext. 1450, or 865-273-1428. Sign up no earlier than one month prior to a class.

Class Information

  1. 2018 June and August Computer Courses

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 laptop or tablet, or one will be provided for your use. This class will be at the Blount County Public Library’s new Learning Lab (outside the library in the former First Tennessee Bank branch building);

For Class Synopsis & Registration Information

  • Go to www.blountchamber.com/community/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.

ARCONIC Paid Internship Program: Registration Required

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

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 July 9 – August 22 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

The program consists of three components:

1)   July 9 – 27:  3 weeks of Workforce Readiness Training
  •      Training will run 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)   July 30 – August 17:  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)   August 20 – 22:  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.

Tech Time

Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.,
  • Need help with technology and don’t know where to start? Tech Time is designed to be space to get your questions answered and set you on the path you need for technology success! Having trouble with email? Can’t find what you need on the internet? Curious about Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest? Need help with eBooks? Bring your technology questions and get assistance from a Tech Time facilitator. Tech Time will be held in Study Room A in the Reference area of the library.