You don’t need us to tell you that the workforce has, and is continuing, to change at a rapid place.
Today, people with technical skills are building careers in industries that didn’t even exist 20 years ago. Even industries that will always be relevant, like manufacturing, engineering, and aerospace, are undergoing radical changes as the world becomes increasingly paperless and virtually managed.
It used to be that only a handful of industries required their employees to have computer skills, and even in those you could probably get by with learning as you progressed throughout the tasks of the job. This is no longer the case. Today’s workforce demands technical skills, including strong computer skills, from each and every applicant. If you want to remain competitive in your industry, it’s essential that your employees have the computer skills that will allow them to take advantage of the latest hardware and software.
Statistics About Computer Skills In Professional Settings
Just to be clear, by computer skills we don’t just mean, “able to navigate Facebook.” Although many of today’s youngest workers have grown up with the internet, they don’t necessarily have the technical skills it takes to succeed. According to Indeed’s Labor Market Outlook 2016 report, 32 percent of people aged 16 – 29 lack work-related computer skills. This means that employers are playing a greater role in the development of the talent they need to be successful, and they’re doing it by helping their employees improve their technical skills both before and after hiring.
“…61% of US employers currently offer a form of tuition reimbursement—demonstrating a commitment to continuing education. If employers want to see a workforce with more of the [technical] skills they need, then they may need to strengthen that commitment and enact more targeted educational efforts,” explains Indeed.
Computer Skills Your Employees Can Learn At Glendale Community College
If you want to remain competitive, you’ll need a workforce that has a firm foundation of computer skills. Here at the Professional Development Center of Glendale Community College in Montrose, we provide the following continuing education courses to help your employees gain the edge they need:
- Cyber Security – A comprehensive course that will help to protect your company’s computer systems against theft, fraud, and abuse. Learn more!
- Microsoft Access – This is an absolute must-enroll course for the employees of businesses that keep inventory and rely on efficient supply chain and operations management. Learn more!
- Microsoft Excel – This spreadsheet program is a worldwide standard and absolutely essential for employees of all industries. Learn more!
- Microsoft Office Essentials for Small Companies – In small companies, each employee must wear multiple hats. This course will enable your shop floor personnel, production operators, and support staff to help out on the admin side of things. Learn more!
- Microsoft Outlook & Powerpoint – Whether you’re trying to land new accounts or communicating with investors, a strong knowledge of Outlook and Powerpoint is essential. Learn more!
- Microsoft Project – Are you a project manager who landed in their role haphazardly? This course will give you the skills you need to use this well-known project manager software. Learn more!
These are just a few of the computer skills courses we provide for workers in the Montrose area. If you’re an employer (or employee!) in need of technical skills, contact us today.