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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!