Training Resources
 Worknet Pinellas Training
SPC-Technology & Career Prep Classes - Low Cost
Career Exploration Program
Entrepreneur Training
Free Self-Paced Tutorials and Classes
Career Videos
Worknet Pinellas Training
Additional training is available through WorkNet Pinellas  . They can help provide some valuable tools such as:
- Resume Writing
- Labor Market Statistics
- Tips & Exploration
- Job Training Assistance
- Workshops
New from WorkNet Pinellas: On the Job Training (OJT) Program. In order to promote reintegration into the workforce, WorkNet has established an On the Job Training program. OJT is provided under a contract with an employer in the public, private non-profit, or private sector. Through the OJT contract, occupational training is provided for the trainee in exchange for the reimbursement of up to 50 percent of the wage rate to compensate for the employer's training costs for a period not to exceed 10 weeks. For more information contact Mahalia Guichard at mguichard@worknetpinellas.org or (727) 608-2497.
Any training must take place in the county of your residence. If you reside in either Pasco or Hernando County, please contact the Pasco-Hernando Workforce Board or view their site at www. CareerCentral.jobs  .
If you reside in either Pinellas or Hillsborough County, you may access the resources and services available through WorkNet Pinellas.
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St. Petersburg College Classes - Learn to Earn
Technology, Career Preparation, Administrative Tools (Microsoft Office), and others. Many are only $25 for a three hour class.
Career Exploration Program (CEP)
St. Petersburg College's Career Exploration Program offers several standard tests and inventories to help you define your career personality style and identify matching occupations.
Entrepreneur Training
If you are transitioning in your career or ever thought of starting and managing your own business, consider entrepreneurship. It takes hard work, dedication, research and planning. The Pinellas County Business Development Center offers:
- business development training for emerging entrepreneurs and start-up businesses
- Each month we offer five core seminars that serves as a roadmap for developing a business plan.
- We also host marketing workshops to help you build a strategic marketing campaign with limited resources.
- With over 100 entrepreneurial training seminars conducted each year, you can sharpen your business skills and design a blueprint for success by attending our business development training series.
- Additionally, we have a resource library filled with the latest resources from How to Manuals to Step by Step Start-Up guides.
- Our How to Start a Business class is free and available to you every Tuesday, Noon – 2:00 pm.
Any Pinellas County employee impacted by layoffs can attend any of the Pinellas County Economic Development Business Development Center Entrepreneurial Training Class for free. To obtain the waiver to attend these classes for free or to make your reservation, please contact Yolanda Cowart at 727-453-7228 or by email at ycowart@pinellascounty.org.
For more information contact us or visit: http://pced.org/entrepreneurs/subpage.asp?Entrepreneurs
Pinellas County Business Development Center
13805 58th St. N. Suite 1-200
Clearwater, FL 33760
727-453-7200
Other resources:
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Free Self Paced Tutorials and Classes:
Microsoft Office Tutorials
At Microsoft.com you have available a vast resource of self-paced training on the majority of their products. As many of these products are commonly used in most of today’s worksites, learning these skills could help you with your current position or positions that you are looking to get.
Some examples of the more popular workplace programs are:
- Excel
- Word
- Outlook
- Powerpoint
- Access
You can find tutorials on other software programs as well. Find them at: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/FX100565001033.aspx
Microsoft Office 2007 Online Help
We have found some You Tube videos and information that help you explore some of the differences between Office 2003 and Office 2007.
- Word 2007 by Dominick Marziliano
 - In this video, Dominick takes you through some of the differences between Word 2003 and Word 2007.
- Word 2007 by Vishal Raja - provides an overview of Office 2007
- Handout
 - you may use this handout to reference the screens covered in this video
- Word 2007 Ribbon Tour - the following files contain an overview of the Word 2007 Ribbon and their functions
- Excel 2007
- Formulas - video providing information regarding the formula function of the Excel 2007
- Charts - video providing information regarding the charting function of the Excel 2007
- Formula Quick Reference Sheet - you may use this handout as a quick reference to entering formulas in Excel 2007
Free Online Typing Course
Goodtyping.com offers a way that you can learn how to type correctly in just a few hours using all your fingers. This is a self-paced, web-based course. There are 27 guided lessons to learn step-by-step from the beginning. You will soon be typing faster than you ever imagined. No downloads required. Free Registration. The link to this course is: http://www.goodtyping.com/
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Career Videos from About.com:
How to Prepare for a Job Interview
Showing up to a job interview without preparation is like showing up to a test without studying. Learn what you should do before your interview so that you look professional and knowledgeable on the big day.
Phone Interview Tips
Many companies screen job applicants by having a phone interview before calling you in for face time. Find out how to pull off your phone interview without a hitch so you can get closer to nailing down that dream job.
Improve your Interview Appearance and Body Language
Did you know that your body language can say a lot more about you than your words during a job interview? Learn to speak through your appearance and body language and create a positive impression so that you land the job!
Job Interview Tips
Congratulations! You've landed a job interview, and now you have the opportunity to dazzle a potential employer in person. That is, unless you forget to follow these golden interview rules. Find out how to leave the right impression with these tips.
Office Fashion Dos and Don'ts
Does your office style border on the wild side, or are you the picture of professionalism? No matter how casual your office is, some things you just shouldn't wear to work. Find out the dos and don'ts of dressing for work.
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