The Women's Resource Agency offers a variety of classes and workshops to help women learn new skills and vital information, as well as form new friendships.

Call (719) 471-3170 to register or for more information. Also, check our calendar for additional classes or workshops.

Computer Classes

Our computer classes are geared toward beginners, although more experienced computer users will find them helpful and informative as well.  The atmosphere is fun and safe; with only three or four students per class, each woman gets the individual attention she needs and deserves.  We will not let you get left behind!  Our classes consist of a two hour hands-on class and a two-hour practice lab session at a later date.  The classes are a great way to familiarize yourself with a program in a short amount of time.

In addition, the computer lab is open during normal business hours to anyone for practice time or independent work. Just come and be sure to sign in / sign out.

Introduction to Computers with Windows

This class covers basic information about opening programs and organizing files, including:

• Turning the computer on and off
• Using the mouse
• Opening, closing, and working with programs
• Saving and organizing files in folders

Introduction to Microsoft Word

To to type a resume or cover letter on the computer, one must use a word processing program such as Microsoft Word.  This class gives and introduction to word processing and includes:

• Text formatting (how the text looks)
• Spacing and other paragraph formatting
• Adding bullets and line numbering
• Opening and Saving
• Checking the spelling
• How to change margins and the page orientation
• And more!

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Excel is a Spreadsheet program that has replaced the ledger book.  Excel can be used to create budgets, invoices, grade calculation, commission sheets, and more.  This class covers the information needed to create your own spreadsheet from scratch, including:

• Entering Data
• Sorting Data
• Entering equations for Excel to perform (Formulas)
• Using Functions such as Sum, Average, or Maximum
• Making the spreadsheet look and print as you want it to
• Shortcuts that to use Excel more quickly

Introduction to the Internet and Email
By Appointment Only

Now that some companies will only accept on-line applications, and some employers may want resumes emailed to them, knowing how to use the Internet and Email is crucial.  We cover the very basics of using the Internet to search for jobs and emailing a resume to an employer.