Google Suite for the Office introduces students to Google Apps including but not limited to Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Calendar, and Google Meet. It explores the uses of these Apps and their basic functions which will allow the users to increase their productivity and collaboration. Students in this class will learn how to utilize these cloud computing tools to increase productivity, communication and collaboration at school and in the workplace.

Prerequisite: CASAS score of 238+

Please note: the first and last day of this class will be in person at Portland Adult Education.

The deadline to register for this class is August 19. 

Need assistance paying for this course? Scholarship money is available to those who qualify. Email paeworkforce@portlandadulted.org for more information.

In this course, students will learn how medical terms are analyzed and built, how to pronounce and spell terms and how to apply medical terms as they relate to basic anatomy and physiology, and common diseases of each body system. They will learn the basics of medical record content and format, techniques for the maintenance and acquisition of health information, legal and ethical considerations in the healthcare field and an overview of the U.S. healthcare system including healthcare facilities, healthcare team member responsibilities and basic principles of the health insurance system. 

This is a core course that is required for completion of PAE's healthcare programs. Note this class doe not qualify students to apply for jobs in medical coding or records.

Prerequisite: CASAS score of 238+

The deadline to enroll is August 19.

Need assistance paying for this class? Scholarship money is available to those who qualify. Email paeworkforce@portlandadulted.org for more information.

The goal of this class is to introduce PAE students to careers in the US. Students will:

• understand their interests and skills through self-assessments
• evaluate employment trends and the labor market using technology
• understand US secondary and post-secondary education
• examine career paths of interest
• discuss the job application process
• apply their knowledge to make a career plan

through presentations from guest speakers, individual and group coaching, and identification of local resources that can continue to assist them in their career development.

Prerequisite: CASAS score of 238+

The deadline to enroll is August 18.

Need financial assistance? Scholarship money is available to those who qualify. For more information, email paeworkforce@portlandadulted.org.

Excel is a necessary skill to have in the work place. Students will learn how to create, edit and manage spreadsheets. Then, increase your efficiency by learning how to organize, display and calculate your data into useful information using sorts, filter, and charting. Use Excel's most powerful features to analyze data quickly and easily with confidence.

Prerequisites: Completion of Microsoft Office class or permission from instructor, CASAS score of 238+

Please note: the first and last day of this class will be in person at Portland Adult Education.

The deadline to register for this class is August 19. 

Need assistance paying for this class? We have scholarship money available to those that qualify! Email paeworkforce@portlandadulted.org for the application.

Learn how to more successfully and effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, and teams in an office environment. Skills covered include listening, oral communication that involves speaking assertively, positively, and clearly, and handling difficult situations in the workplace with conflict resolution skills. Other skills practiced will include customer service communication skills and communication issues in a team-based environment and how to ace an interview.

Please note: the first and last day of this class will be held in person at Portland Adult Education.

Prerequisite: CASAS score of 238+

Need help paying for this course? Scholarship money is available to those that qualify. Email paeworkforce@portlandadulted.org to get the application form.

The deadline to register is August 19.