BCCC schedules Introduction to Computers series

Let the Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College introduce you to the world of computers from taking it out of the box to navigating the Internet and email in this series of classes.

Each class will be offered 9 a.m. to noon in room 829 of Building 8 on the BCCC campus. The registration fee for each class is $25. Students will need to supply their own laptops or desktop computers for each class.

The schedule of classes is as follows:

 

Introduction to Computers/Windows 10: From the Box to Boot Up and Basic Navigation

Feb. 10

In this workshop, students will learn what is involved in bringing their new computers out of the box and the programs that need to be installed. Students will also explore basic navigation and precautions in setting up their new computers.

 

Introduction to Computers/Windows 10: Locating and Opening Folders and Programs

Feb. 17

Participants will learn to save, locate and open files and folders for storing information. The workshop will also explore opening programs, creating shortcuts and deleting files and folders.

 

Introduction to Computers/Windows 10: Basic Microsoft Office

Feb. 24

This workshop will introduce students to the programs included within the Microsoft Office suite as well as the basic navigation through some of the more popular programs, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

 

Introduction to Computers/Windows 10: Safely Navigating the Internet

March 2

The Internet can be a scary place. In this workshop, students will gain a better understanding of the Internet and the basic setting that can help safeguard against unwanted information. Information on safely buying items via the Internet will also be available.

 

Introduction to Computers/Windows 10: Getting to Know Email

March 9

With most of today’s communication taking place via email over the Internet, individuals need to know how to create, send and save email. In this workshop, participants will learn to create a free email account and to navigate and communicate through it.

For more information about these computer classes, contact Justin Rose, director of Occupational Extension, at justin.rose@beaufortccc.edu or at 252-940-6262.

Students may register by calling 252-940-6375 or in person in room 802 of Building 8 on the BCCC campus. BCCC accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover. Checks payable to Beaufort County Community College may be mailed to the attention of Eva Peartree, 5337 U.S. Highway 264 East, Washington, N.C. 27889.

 

 

Take your home business to the world market with Etsy

Have you ever wished you could sell your handmade arts and crafts to a wider market via the Internet? Do you have collectibles that you have held onto for 20 years and would now like to sell?

Then this two-part workshop, “Take Your Home Business to the World Market with Etsy,” offered by the Small Business Center at Beaufort County Community College is for you.

The workshop will be 2-5 p.m. Feb. 11 and 18 in room 822 of Building 8 on the BCCC campus.

The workshop is offered free of charge but to ensure placement and the adequate preparation of materials, participants are asked to pre-register. To pre-register, participants should call Eva Peartree at 252-940-6375 or email eva.peartree@beaufortccc.edu.

Etsy is a peer-to-peer e-commerce website focused on handmade or vintage items and supplies, as well as unique factory-manufactured items. These items cover a wide range, including art, photography, clothing, jewelry, food, bath and beauty products, quilts, knick-knacks and toys.

The site follows in the tradition of open craft fairs, giving sellers personal storefronts where they list their goods for a fee.

Participants in this seminar will learn what they can and cannot sell on Etsy, how to choose a name and open a shop, what they need to make their shops and merchandise appealing to customers, how to collect money and ship, how to sell internationally and where to go to get help.

The mission of the Small Business Center Network is to increase the success rate and the number of viable small businesses in North Carolina by providing high-quality, readily accessible help to prospective and existing small business owners.

For more information about other services offered by BCCC’s Business and Industry Services’ Small Business Center, including targeted seminars for business owners, visit BCCC’s website at www.beaufortccc.edu/coned/contin.htm or contact Lentz Stowe at 252-940-6306 or lentz.stowe@beaufortccc.edu.

 

Learn to crochet

Learn to crochet an afghan to keep warm during these cold winter months or make any number of other crocheted projects in this class offered by the Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College.

The class will be 2-5 p.m. Thursdays beginning Feb. 11 and ending March 17 in room 829 of Building 8 on the BCCC campus. The registration fee is $50.

This class is designed for beginners and more advanced needle workers alike.

Beginning students will learn to choose various yarns and hooks, read patterns and execute basic crochet stitches. Beginners will work on projects chosen by the instructor and of their own choosing. Advanced students will choose projects and work with the instructor to refine techniques. A supply list will be supplied upon registration.

For more information about this class, contact Clay Carter, director of Personal Enrichment Initiatives, at 252-940-6357.

Students may register by calling 252-940-6375 or in person in room 802 of Building 8 on the BCCC campus. BCCC accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover. Checks payable to Beaufort County Community College may be mailed to the attention of Eva Peartree, 5337 U.S. Highway 264 East, Washington, N.C. 27889.