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Francis Tuttle
The move toward a more digital, computer-based workplace has been rapidly advanced over the past year, and the speed of this transition means skills gaps are opening up in the workforce of several industries.
Microsoft Office training courses through Francis Tuttle Technology Center are a way to bridge this gap, and the district is responding to customer needs by enhancing opportunities to train up on an efficient and schedule-friendly timetable.
Trainer Lisa Hood was recently hired to full-time staff at Francis Tuttle, and that has changed the way Computer Training is offered. Instead of established times for clients to fit into their schedule, Francis Tuttle’s Microsoft training conforms to clients’ schedules and skill requirements.
“You will learn tips and tricks that you didn’t know about,” Hood said. “I can teach so many time-saving golden nuggets to help you throughout your workday.”
Hood leads virtual classes that are kept to manageable sizes, which means an engaging and energy-filled session for all. Classes are scheduled and tailored based on the needs of individual clients, so this training is created to fit the needs of any business and any skill level.
Classes can last a day, an hour-a-day for a few days, or any timeframe that matches a client’s needs.
“With Lisa on staff, we can really break the classes down into super flexible schedules that work for our clients,” said Leah Zachary, a Developer in Francis Tuttle Workforce and Economic Development who specializes in Computer Training.
And the improved offering could not have come at a better time. According to a survey conducted by the McKinsey Global Institute in May 2019, almost 90 percent of executives and managers said they anticipate having to deal with skills gaps in the next five years. Only one-third of them said they had the resources to deal with this issue.
There is an increasing use of data in everyday work across industries, and the Coronavirus pandemic has made the computer a much more vital resource. At the same time, those employees are farther apart and have to rely more heavily on their own skills to get the job done.
Hood brings a wealth of knowledge to every Computer Training course, but Microsoft is one of her specialties. Hood holds both the Microsoft Office 2016 Master Specialist certification, and the equivalent certification in Microsoft Office 2019.
This unrivaled knowledge and experience made her a hit with major corporations, state agencies and training groups from a wide range of industries.
Hood said she knows for a fact that even the most knowledgeable Microsoft Office user can learn a thing or two. And those tips and tricks add up to help employees complete tasks faster and allow them to put more time and energy where it is most needed.
Training classes are designed to be fun and full of energy, with opportunities to interact, ask questions, and fully engage with material to understand how it applies in unique work settings.
“I love doing it,” Hood said. “It excites me to help you work smarter, not harder.”
Visit Francistuttle.edu/Computer-Training to learn more and email Krista.Scammahorn@francistuttle.edu to schedule a customized training program.