Webinar: Information Technology Development (6/23/10)

This is the second workshop in our new Webinar Workshop Series A. Technological literacy is the ability to use, manage, and problem solve, using technology. We will provide a variety of tools and information on how to develop technology literacy as a means to increase your personal "human capital." We live in a world that is increasingly dependent on technology. It is particularly important in this technological world that we understand and are comfortable with the concepts and workings of modern technology.

Experts predict more than 75 percent of jobs in America in the next decade will require some technology skills, but only 13 percent of American adults surveyed in 2006 were proficient in the knowledge and skills needed to search, comprehend and use information. So let’s take this opportunity to develop those basic technology skills and therefore actively pursue career advancement and/or new career paths that include the use of computers. We should equip ourselves with tools that will allow us to manage information and technology and thereby become a more efficient, effective and productive member of the workforce, either as an employee or as an employer.


For more information about this webinar, please visit our website: www.tabtraining.com or if you have any questions about the webinar please contact us at (704) 303-9094 or by sending us an email to info@tabtraining.com.

Presenting at the 28th Annual Entrepreneurship Education FORUM

I am proud to announce that my proposal to present at the 28th Annual Entrepreneurship Education FORUM (which will be held from Nov 12 - 16, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio) has been accepted. The presentation is entitled
"Acheiving Entrepreneurial Success through Technology Literacy" which is one of the ...workshops that is currently offered through TAB Training & Consulting. You can learn more about the presentation and the Education Forum by visiting the website: www.tabtraining.com - info should be posted by the end of the week

May 2010 Webinar - Information Technology Management

This is the first workshop in our new Webinar Workshop Series A. Technological literacy is the ability to use, manage, and problem solve, using technology. We will provide a variety of tools and information on how to manage technology as a means to increase your personal "human capital." We live in a world that is increasingly dependent on technology. It is particularly important in this technological world that we understand and are comfortable with the concepts and workings of modern technology. Experts predict more than 75 percent of jobs in America in the next decade will require some technology skills, but only 13 percent of American adults surveyed in 2006 were proficient in the knowledge and skills needed to search, comprehend and use information. So let’s take this opportunity to equip ourselves with tools that will allow us to manage information and technology and thereby becoming a more efficient, effective and productive member of the workforce, either as an employee or employer.

Why is Desktop Application Certification Important to You?

As a follow-up to our first webinar held in January, entitled "Using Technology to Build Human Capital", this webinar will explore one way in which you can begin building your human capital through the use of technology.

With the current economic woes and the staggering unemployment rates throughout the United States, we need to begin thinking about how to differentiate ourselves from the “competition” when it comes to seeking gainful employment and/or climbing the corporate ladder. We should familiarize ourselves with and embrace such terms as “Unique Selling Point (USP) “or “Differential Advantage (DA)”. These are terms that employers and human resource departments are asking potential employees to answer as part of a job interview. Here is your chance to provide them with at least one reason why you should be hired for the position – because you are Microsoft Office Certified!

Obtaining certification in any (or all) of the Microsoft Office Suite applications provides an individual with a great distinction from others when pursuing employment or seeking career advancement. Not only will an individual obtain valuable knowledge and skill sets, but the newly acquired skills no matter the industry, can be applied to one's current position or towards the application of a new position. The Microsoft Office Suite certification(s) is a global credential that can be used anywhere in the United States (or globally) and is recognized by employers as an indication of your knowledge and expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Here is something to think about - it is estimated that more than 90% of all businesses use Microsoft Office in some business capacity; either as part of their daily business function or simply as a means to communicate with other businesses. Put Microsoft on Your Resume!

Using Technology to Increase Human Capital

A 2010 New Years Resolution Webinar - Start off on the right foot!

Now that 2010 is upon us - how are your New Year’s Resolutions coming along? Did you write them down and started carrying them out. May I suggest adding one more to your list, which is to use technology to increase your human capital? Increasing your human capital will allow you to take advantage of employment opportunities, career advancement and personal development. Attend this workshop and learn how technology can be a powerful tool in developing YOUR human capital.

Check out our upcoming workshop aimed at providing a general overview of technology literacy and how technology can be used to develop one's human capital. This workshop will also demonstrate that the tools for becoming more technology literate can usually be found right at our fingertips (our own personal computers) or within reasonable reach (computers at our place of work or the local library and coffee shop). We will examine how acquiring knowledge and/or certification as user of Microsoft Office Suite applications will assist us with reaching the goal of increased job opportunities, career advancement, switching careers, or pursuing the dream of becoming business owners (or trail-blazing entrepreneurs).

Is Technology Literacy Important to You?

Technology literacy is not just about knowing how to use technology for word-processing, spreadsheets, and Internet access. Fundamentally, it is efficiently and effectively utilizing computer and information systems to meet productive goals in a competitive environment. We live in a world that is increasingly dependent on technology. It is particularly important in this technological world that people understand and are comfortable with the concepts and workings of modern technology. From an individual's standpoint, people benefit both at work and at home by being able to choose the best products to meet their needs (e.g. tracking expenses, keeping a budget, list management or troubleshooting). Technology literacy is the ability to use, manage, and problem solve, using technology.

Ask yourself, "Am I a confident computer user?" People approach computers tentatively and with little confidence, even if they have been using computers for years. This paradox derives from the lack of true understanding of the technology. Most training programs concentrate on using the tools and less on applying those tools to actual processes and or problem solving. When something goes wrong or a new application is available, people with such backgrounds are at a loss to know what to do and often experience frustration. They find themselves in a situation where they must get help further adding to their feeling of anxiety and of not being in control. Usually the help they receive treats the immediate problem without imparting more basic knowledge thus perpetuating the problem.

This is where TAB Training & Consulting has developed a niche of providing technology workshops and training programs that help individuals learn technology to assist them with their daily professional and personal routines. It's more than knowing spreadsheets, word-processing and database programs. It is the knowledge gained on how to use these applications to become more efficient, effective and productive in today’s competitive society.

What is Technology?

Technology comes in many shapes, forms and sizes. It ranges from MP3 players, that we listen to our favorite songs on, to large screen (plasma, LCD or DLP) televisions that we enjoy to watch our favorite sports and movies. Technology also refers to the netbooks, "miniature" laptops that have become today's rave, to laptops with 20" screens that put to shame the small DVD movie players from just 10 years ago. Technology is also the science of innovation and having the ability to perform what were once manual tasks to being automated.

Technology has many different "flavors" and the flavor that I have focused on is technology as a tool more so than as a source of entertainment. Technology and technology literacy are important tools to have as a means for human capital development. Let's further explore the importance of technology literacy to you.