Operation Brighter Futures

Our student-driven computer training is intensive and individualized. We focus our instruction on commonly used business applications, training and skills involving:

• Microsoft Office; students can learn skills for Microsoft Office Certification
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheet and data entry
• Classes on how to use touch-technology that is used on iPads and other tablets
• On-site employer software reviews to ensure student access
• Portable on-the-job software

The focus of our training is on using Microsoft products, such as Word, Excel, and Access in conjunction with any required needed assistive technology. Students learn while working either one-on-one or two-on-two through realistic business scenarios including working on deadline-driven assignments that teach accountability to students.

We use an easy-to-follow textbook with CD-ROM tutorials for review. Aside from following textbook instruction, students learn independent skills such as creating a budget, data entry, how to send, receive and access email, and how to use the internet for research.
After completing the Donka training program, students will be able to:

• Operate and manage computer equipment and assistive devices
• Use Windows to run programs, manage files, toggle between programs, and get help
• Write letters, create reports, copy and delete files, produce form letters, mail merge lists and labels
• Create a database, add data, search for information, create forms, create labels and merge mail lists
• Demonstrate an understanding of spreadsheets, set up a variety of spreadsheets utilizing functions of the program
• Use a web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) to conduct research in specific areas of interest
• Use Microsoft Outlook to send and receive e-mail