VGCC Computer classes scheduled at Main Campus


Students can register now for a pair of courses offered by the Computer Center at Vance-Granville Community College, starting soon on the college’s main campus in Vance County.

The “Beginner’s Guide to Computers & Internet” class is scheduled for Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., Aug. 16 through Sept. 20. Novice students will get an introduction to the common components and many uses of personal computers through the Windows environment. Students will also learn effective ways to make the most of the Internet in their daily lives through the use of common search tools.

A course on the Microsoft Word and Excel 2007 software is scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 6 until 10 p.m., Aug. 16 through Sept. 20. Students will familiarize themselves with the popular word processing and spreadsheet programs, which were extensively revamped in their most recent versions. Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel are two of the most widely used software programs in the workforce today. Knowledge of these programs is frequently listed as a requirement in job postings.

VGCC Computer Center coordinator Laura Peace is the instructor for both courses.

For each course, the registration fee is $65, with other college fees totaling $6. For one course per semester, registration fees are waived for N.C. resident seniors, ages 65 and above. For more information and to register for any computer courses, call (252) 738-3417.