The Embark Program

THE EMBARK PROGRAM

Revitalizing Catawba County’s Workforce

Did you know that the third* most-desired skill among Catawba County employers is Microsoft Excel experience?

Now is the time to boost your digital literacy!

The K-64 Embark Program offers computer training opportunities based on the needs of local business and industry.

With K-64 Embark, you can build a foundation of technological knowledge and increase your tech-savvy talents in areas like Microsoft Excel, basic computer software, or other technical applications.

Our network of experienced instructors and business professionals will help you engage with local industry like never before, because we believe every person deserves to reach the next level of digital proficiency. Let’s help you break down barriers and transform your perspective of the digital world. *Pulled from analysis of over 51,000 Catawba County-related employment ads; Source: JobsEQ RTI-Job Postings, period Apr. ‘21-Apr. ‘23

The Embark “Excel—Intro and Basics” course is FREE to Catawba County businesses. Benefit from The K-64 Embark Program’s flexible schedules, live instruction, and various training locations.

EXCEL - INTRO & BASICS COURSE OVERVIEW • Total Class Hours: 24 • Live, in-person instruction • Flexible class schedules • 18-25 participants per cohort

The course empowers participants with key skills to create and edit worksheets, implement formulas and functions, and sort and filter detailed data with graphs and tables

K-64 EMBARK PROGRAM BENEFITS FOR BUSINESS AND EMPLOYEE

Increase Employees’ Digital Literacy

Enhance Workplace Productivity

Cultivate Self-Confidence and Job Satisfaction

Strengthen Interpersonal Communication

Improve Data Security Methods

Establish A Competitive Advantage

For more Information or questions, please contact: Chris Reese Executive Director, K-64 creese147@cvcc.edu | 828.327.7000 x4635