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Technology for Success

Monument Impact offers instruction in Spanish and Farsi while using software programs developed in English. Our rigorous beginning and intermediate programs offer progressive skill development that leads to Caminos, our career track program which combines advanced skills with professional development. Classes are geared to participants:

  • Seeking a job
  • Looking to advance in their current industry and/or for a promotion
  • Who own a family business and want to learn how to manage it more efficiently
  • Who are on a path to higher education
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“Necesito aprender la computación. Al menos lo básico, para no quedarme sin aprender. I need to learn computing. At least the basics, so I don’t get left behind.”

Rigoberto Chavez, Beginner Technology Student

What We Offer

Computer Basics – 10 weeks, in-person & online in Spanish + online in Farsi
  • Microsoft Windows, including file management and login procedures
  • Setting up, using Email, and sending attachments
  • Safe internet navigation
  • Microsoft Word, creating & saving simple documents
Introduction to Microsoft Office (Intermediate)  – 18-week commitment available in-person & online in Spanish and online in Farsi*
  • Microsoft Office Word – 6 weeks
    Learn to create documents with a professional appearance
  • Microsoft Office Excel – 6 weeks
    Learn cell and data formatting and how to use basic formulas and functions; create a family budget.
  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint –  6 weeks
    Learn to create engaging and professional visual presentations
Caminos – 20-week class commitment, available online in Spanish only* 
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
  • Microsoft Office Online and OneDrive
  • Quickbooks
  • English (ESL) In partnership Mt. Diablo Adult Education
  • Professional Development, including resume development, job search and more
  • Mock interviews
Caminos technology classes occur in a cycle of every 6 months, and offered twice annually due to the intensive curriculum.

* A placement evaluation is required to be considered for Intermediate and Caminos courses. 

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“A lot of us are stay-at-home moms who don’t have much work experience, but there are others who are a little more advanced, and we all learn from each other. The most important thing is that we’ve learned not to fear using computers. I feel more confident now, and the program has inspired me to continue my learning.”

Veronica Pena, current Caminos student

Employment Placement Services for Caminos Graduates

Caminos graduates interested in employment or a promotion can take advantage of our employment placement services. We focus on building relationships with local businesses to find the best possible career opportunities for our Caminos graduates.

Services include:

  • Access to workshops such as financial literacy and trainings for small businesses
  • Job fairs
  • 1:1 coaching
  • Help with job applications and cover letters
  • Ongoing support for up to 12 months post-employment
  • Alumni events

Partners

Pittsburg Unified School District
Mt. Diablo Adult Education
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
Hispanic Federation
Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation

Negocios Hispanos de Concord
Balance Financially Empowering You (with Patelco & Diablo Valley Federal Credit Union)
Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce

More Information

We have a waitlist for our courses. If you are interested in signing up for a computer class, please complete this intake form

For more information, or partnership opportunities, please contact Luisa Ortega, our Technology Instructor at luisa@monumentimpact.org
or Eva Chena, our Asset Building Manager at eva@monumentimpact.org.