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