Courses

How well do you really know yourself and how can that knowledge help you build a better future while you’re on TANF?

This course is designed to strengthen your self-awareness by helping you reflect on your life experiences and recognize the progress you’ve already made. Together, we’ll look back at the moments and milestones that have shaped you—your family background, education, training, work experiences, and even the things you do for fun. Each part of your story has taught you something valuable, and you may have gained far more skills than you realize.

As you participate in TANF and engage in our ATI courses, you’re building knowledge, confidence, and real-world abilities that can open doors to new opportunities. You’ve also developed personal strengths—qualities like resilience, determination, and problem-solving—that help you navigate tough situations and face new challenges. This course will help you name those strengths, understand how you’ve grown, and use what you’ve learned to plan your next steps with clarity and purpose.

Your career isn’t shaped only by what you can do—it’s also shaped by how clearly and confidently you can show it. The way you present yourself to current and future employers (and even potential clients, if you’re self-employed) can open doors to better opportunities, meaningful projects, promotions, and stronger professional relationships. When your personal brand is clear and authentic, it helps others understand your value quickly—and it helps you stand out in interviews, networking conversations, and online spaces.

In Digital Personal Branding and E-Portfolios, you’ll learn how to build a professional identity that reflects the real you—without becoming overly polished, corporate, or “fake.” You’ll explore what personal branding truly means, how it connects to your values and strengths, and how to communicate your skills in a way employers respect and remember. You’ll also learn how to prove your skills using an e-portfolio—an organized digital collection of your accomplishments, certificates, work samples, and evidence of growth.

Throughout the course, you’ll identify the key skills employers look for and practice presenting them effectively both online and in person. You’ll examine different platforms and strategies, learn what makes a strong professional presence, and create a branding approach that supports your goals—whether you want to move up where you are now or pursue a new opportunity. By the end, you’ll have practical tools and a clearer message about who you are, what you offer, and where you’re going next.

Welcome! This course is your first step in figuring out what you want to achieve in life and how your career can support that vision. Whether you’re thinking about changing jobs, just starting in the job market, or returning to work after time away, this course is designed for you.

You’ll learn how to make thoughtful career decisions by starting with the most important piece: you. Instead of jumping straight into job titles, we’ll begin by helping you get to know yourself—your strengths, interests, and especially what you value—because those are the foundations of meaningful career planning. From there, you’ll explore career options, create a clear plan, and identify realistic steps you can take to move forward with confidence.

While this course focuses on workplace success and career development, it also encourages you to consider your work-life balance, so your career supports the life you want—not the other way around. By the end, you’ll have a stronger sense of direction, a clearer plan, and the motivation to take your next steps.

Discover how AI can enhance your productivity with Microsoft Copilot! This beginner-to-intermediate course introduces adult learners to the practical tools offered by Copilot, including writing emails, analyzing data, creating images, and planning projects. Engage in interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities to learn about ethical best practices while mastering the art of crafting clear and effective prompts. Whether it's for work, personal projects, or creative exploration, this session will empower you with the confidence to use Copilot smartly and responsibly.

This course is open to individuals eager to learn practical applications of AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini for personal, academic, and professional purposes. Access is limited to current students who have received an enrollment invitation from ATI staff.