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Computer TrainingSalem CyberSpace offers two training programs for adults looking to develop or enhance their computer skills. The first program, Comprehensive MS Office Training is a 240 hour course over 14 weeks which is designed to provide the necessary skills to qualify for any office position from entry-level to more senior administrators/managers. The second program, LIFE Skills is a beginner level course developed for low-income adults who need to build basic computer literacy skills as a bridge to the more comprehensive classes or to improve personal skills for themselves and their families. Both programs also include job search skills such as preparing resumes, cover letters and searching for jobs online.

Why Take Classes At Salem CyberSpace?

Comprehensive MS Office Training:

Students may register to the entire session or just take the courses they need:

Sessions – we offer two 7-week sessions:

  1. Office Basics is a beginner to intermediate level course and includes Computer Fundamentals, MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel and MS Access.
  2. Office Advanced is an advanced level course and includes MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint and Access. Pre-requisite: Office Basics (this requirement can be waived by passing a test).
  3. Sessions include job search help every Friday, a book , a flash drive  and 1 free Microsoft Office Specialist exam.
  4. Sessions are offered in Salem ( 9 am – 1 pm) and Peabody ( 2 – 6 pm). Click here for current schedule

Classes – students who only need to take a few classes and do not want to sign up for the entire session, may do so. Books, flash drives and tests will be charged separately.


L.I.F.E. Skills (with Beverly Bootstraps)

LIFE skills is an excellent beginner program that meets three times per week at the CyberCafe at Beverly Bootstraps. In addition to computer skills, students will also develop life skills including job searching, housing searching, home budgeting, and more. There is a small application  fee for this program. This is offered in conjunction with Beverly Bootstraps. (English only) Click here for more information.

Public Access is free during scheduled hours

One-on-One Help

Do you Need one-on-one help? Any member may come in during open access time and engage with any of our staff. If you are working on a project, trying to learn something new or have questions, the staff is here to help you. Private tutoring is available by special arrangement. Assistance offered in both English and Spanish.

What Software is Available to Use at Salem CyberSpace?

Training Grants

Training Grants are available through:

  1. North Shore Career Centers in Lynn, Salem, and Gloucester (ITA grants)
  2. Mass Rehab offices in Salem and Malden ( must be a MRC client and meet their eligibility requirements and waiting period)

Process for applying for Career Center Individual Training Account (ITA) Grants

  1. If you are collecting unemployment or meet the low-income requirements (if you are receiving any benefits such as food stamps, rental assistance, fuel assistance, etc., you are considered low-income without requiring further paperwork), then you might be eligible for an ITA grant
  2. If you think you might be eligible, call your career center and make an appointment to attend a Training Options Workshop. You must be pre-registered to attend.
  3. After completing the workshop, make an appointment to visit with a case manager. The case manager will review your history and provide you with the steps to apply for a grant.
  4. When meeting with the case manager be prepared to discuss what type of job you are applying for and why you believe you need computer skills to qualify.  It is best, although not required, that you bring the following items to your appointment:
    • Resume
    • Three job ads you have found in the paper or Internet for the job you are seeking. These ads must show that computer skills are a requirement.
    • If available, bring proof of college level work (e.g. diploma, transcript, etc.)
  5. When meeting with a case manager it is best to arrive promptly, dressed appropriately for an interview and able to articulate your career goals.
  6. If you have not had college level courses, you will be required to take a TABE test in reading and math.

Salem CyberSpace staff work closely with the Career Center case managers and will be happy to assist you in any way that we can.