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LAYC offers computer services as well as computer training and knowledge to young people and adults in our community in order to enable youth and adults to enter the world of computer technology and enhance their abilities, employability and ultimately, self sufficiency. The main goal of the Computer Technology Learning Center is to prepare youth and adults to use computers and the Internet effectively both in their academic careers, jobs and later in life. Students learn advanced technologies and work in an environment that simulates a work situation. This program will also help improve the employability and marketability of LAYC clients. In the process, the program will help to demystify computers in a way that improves communication between youth and their parents. The computer class also serves as an opportunity for parents to become familiar with, and skilled in some of the most frequently used software applications on the market today including computer fundamentals such as Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007 as well as more advance classes which include Microsoft Certification (MOS and MCAS), web design, Photoshop and more. With personal assistants guiding you through the class, LAYC computer classes provide a unique environment for learning more about your PC computer. MissionTo provide computer training and knowledge to young and adult people of our community. VisionTo enable youth and adults to enter the world of computer technology and enhance their abilities, employability and ultimately, self sufficiency. GoalThe main goal of the Computer Technology Learning Center is to prepare youth and adults to use computers and the Internet effectively both in their academic careers, jobs and later in life. Students learn advanced technologies and work in an environment that simulates a work situation. The objective of this program is to improve the employability and marketability of our clients. In the process, the program will demystify computers in a way that improves communication between youth and their parents. The computer class also serves as an opportunity for parents to become familiar with, and skilled in some of the most frequently used software applications on the market today. With personal assistants guiding you through the class, LAYC computer classes provide a unique environment for learning more about your PC computer. Certifications
Computer class for Youth and adults:
Advanced Class
How to RegisterThe Computer Lab of the Latin American Youth Center has set a minimum set of requirements for personal computers used to access class. This required minimum standard was created to ensure that you receive the best possible learning experience in our program. Download Registration Form and policy only. Download Computer Training flyer only. RequirementsPre-registration is required as space is limited. Participant Benefits
Computing Lab Locations and Schedules
All hours are subject to change. Contact InformationFor more information, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 202.319.2280 |
The goal of this 60 hour Microsoft MCAS Office 2007 Certification training course is to provide information technology professionals expertise with the Microsoft Office suite of business productivity programs. This is a performance-based course designed upon education-job-related tasks a student or professional must perform.
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification is the premier Microsoft desktop certification, a globally recognized standard for demonstrating desktop skills.
The Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) is the first globally accepted, standards-based, validated certification program for basic computing skills and is often the first certification individuals pursue to show competence in computer skills. Becoming IC3 certified demonstrates that you possess the knowledge required for basic use of computer hardware, software, and the Internet.
