Are you looking for a program that will help you develop essential computer skills for the job market? Southwest Regional Adult Education offers an excellent resource through an online course called NorthStar Digital Literacy. This program is aimed at helping adults acquire the skills they need in today’s workplace.
NorthStar Digital Literacy defines basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. Self-guided modules assess the ability of individuals to perform tasks based on these skills. Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and lessons in three main areas:
Essential Computer Skills - Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows OS, Mac OS
Essential Software Skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs
Using Technology in Daily Life - Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills, Accessing Telehealth Appointments, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Your Digital Footprint
NorthStar was developed in response to the needs of job seekers who may lack the digital literacy skills needed to seek, obtain, and retain employment, and perform other tasks in daily life. NorthStar users to freely take the assessments from anywhere online, but individuals can instead go to an approved NorthStar location and obtain the NorthStar Digital Literacy Certificate when they pass assessments.
The certificates provided are an important credential for employment, as many entry-level jobs require basic computer skills. If individuals experience any difficulty, there are personalized assessment results which provide an outline for instruction and review that gives extra help to master the necessary skills. NorthStar also includes learning resources to support adult learners to master each standard.
If you are interested in improving your digital literacy skills and earning certificates through the NorthStar Digital Literacy program, please contact Southwest Regional Adult Education at 276-889-5424. You will be connected with an adult education program in your local area for enrollment. The program is free of charge and there will be an adult education instructor available to help you every step of the way. Call and enroll today!