Free Microsoft Training Offered for Tulare County Businesses

The Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County (WIB) is pleased to announce the availability of free technology training for all interested businesses in Tulare County. Partnering with Microsoft's "Elevate America" program, more than 4,000 vouchers are now available for training on a variety of Microsoft programs like Word and Excel, and businesses are welcome to activate the vouchers for their employees.

"With the generous assistance made available by the Microsoft Corporation, the WIB and Employment Connection can provide this important tool to businesses in Tulare County," said Bill DeLain, Chair of the WIB.

The vouchers are now available to all employers in the county, including businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. The online training ranges from basic computer skills, such as internet navigation, to using various Microsoft Office programs, to specialized training for IT professionals.

The vouchers must be activated by June 8, 2010, and the learning materials will be available online free for one year. Certification exams are also available at no cost, if taken before the June deadline. After that, the exams will be available for a small cost.

Any business owner or manager interested in taking advantage of this training can call the Employment Connection at 800-367-8742 to sign up.