Computer Literacy in the Work Place What do you need to know and how will you use it? Presented by...

Computer Literacy in the

Work PlaceWhat do you need to know and

how will you use it?Presented by Margaret Rice

Why Is Computer Literacy Necessary?

• If you are reading this…….then

• You have some hands-on computer experience/skills.

• Computers are common in the workplace

In most places of businessA Computer is a standard!

For example:• Auto Repair Shops• Computers are used

for diagnostic repairs• Inventory of parts and

supplies• Customer billing

Food Service Industry

In the Food Service Industry:

*Computers are utilized for inventory control.

*Major restaurants have computerized databases for ordering food supplies and maintaining a quality inventory.

* Food Recipes are available at ones fingertips, or the click of the mouse.

Cosmetology• Hair Salons/Cosmetology uses computers

for:

• Client database containing: colors perms highlighting recommendations

• Client Scheduling

• Customer sales and services are computer generated

Flower Shops and Greenhouses

• Florist Shops/Greenhouses use computers for numerous tasks

• Computer knowledge for inventory of plants and flowers

• Growing seasons of Crop Cultures

• Pesticide Prevention

You may be a click away from a new plant hybrid!!

Banking/Office

• Banks use computers:

• to access client account information

• Transfer of funds

• Account balances

• Customer service databases

Remember it doesn’t matter where you work

Wal-Mart or Wall Street,

Computer Literacy is a must.

How Do I Become Computer Literate?

• Basic Computer courses are offered:

• Local school districts

• Community college

• Evening/Weekend Programs

Don’t Have A Computer?

• Check local public libraries for computer access.

What you need to know?

• Computer Literacy does not mean you need to know how to use every single piece of software, or write computer programs or network but……….

You Need To Know Some Basics

• How to turn on/off the computer

• How to Save and Open a file

• How to use a word processing program

• How to send and receive an email

Remember Have Comfort around Computers

• By having basic knowledge of the computer in your workplace, you will be an asset to your employer and the company that hires you.

Congratulations

• You have proceeded through a PowerPoint presentation on Computer Literacy.

• You can successfully navigate with a computer mouse.

• You did a Great Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!