TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SKILLS

OCLS offers a number of classes to help you strengthen your skills and become the kind of candidate that stands out in today’s crowded job market. You can:

» Learn to speak a new language or improve your English language skills

» Acquire proficiency in a range of software packages from beginner to advanced, whether you’re a PC or a Mac, the Library has classes for beginners and advanced learners in a range of software packages

» Develop a job-specific skill set for hot jobs by following one of our Course Tracks, such as administrative assistant or Web specialist

KNOW YOUR BUSINESS

Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, you need expert knowledge and current information to make smart business decisions. At OCLS, you can:

» Keep up-to-date with industry information and trade publications

» Access valuable data from sources such as Morningstar without having to purchase a costly subscription

» Search databases to find new leads and prospects

» Utilize our public access computers or access our wi-fi network

PERSONAL FINANCE

From financial publications and seminars to state-of-the-art financial planning resources, OCLS offers a number of free tools to help you better understand and manage your personal finances. You can:

» Check out or download a wide selection of books written by financial experts

» Access a variety of financial periodicals and news sources

» Learn to use financial programs such as QuickBooks or how to create balance sheets with Excel

» Apply financial calculators to help develop a budget and a long-term financial plan