SWANS - Labs

Women’s Center Resource Lab 

The Women’s Center Resource lab is a Self-Service lab that supports students currently enrolled at San Antonio College. The resource lab is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
 

The Women’s Center Resource lab may be used for: 

 School related needs: 

•  Homework 
•  Checking ACES account 
•  E-mailing 
•  Researching/applying for scholarships 
•  On-line Registration 
•  Limited printing available 

  Available Resources:  

•  7 Dell Computers  
•  15 in. monitors  
• Windows XP
•  Microsoft Office 2007  
•  Dell black & white printer  
•  Internet access  

Seguir Adelante Resource Lab    

The Seguir Adelante Program serves as a resource and support for people in our community who desire to improve their family’s economic security and stability by furthering their education. Services support someone entering college for the first time or after a long absence from school. 

The resource lab is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. 

The Seguir Adelante resource lab provides the following services:    

Pre-College Services: 

• Assist students with the Apply Texas Application 
• Assist students with Registration  
• Assist students with the THEA profile 
• Assist students with the GED Demographic Form 
• Assist students with  ACES (to view grades, Financial aid status) 
• Offer THEA & Accuplacer practice test    

Academic Skills Upgrading: (using PLATO software) 

• Reading 
•  Math 
• Language Arts    

Computer /Typing Skills:  

• Mavis Beacon software program for typing 
• Mouse tutorials (English & Spanish) 
• Assist with Basic computer skills & Introduction to MS Word 
• Help Students create e-mail accounts  

Other services: 

•  English Language learning using the Rosetta Stone software program    

The Seguir Adelante Resource lab has 12 computers and 1 printer available to the community.    

Mi CASA Career Transition Lab 

The Mi CASA (Career Advancement & Self Sufficiency Assistance Program) supports and promotes self-sufficiency by providing FREE comprehensive career counseling, job search and college preparation.   

The Mi CASA Career Transition Lab (CTL) is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.  The  use of this lab is free and open to the community. 

The CTL can help you with:  

Career Assistance: 

•  Learn about selecting the right major for you 
•  Explore your interests 
• Career assessments & exploration 
•  Build an e-portfolio to document your goals and achievements 
• Individual career counseling available by appointment
   

Job Search Assistance:   

•  Job search skills development (create a resume, cover letter, employer thank you letter)  
•  Access the internet to research job opportunities  
• Complete employment applications on-line 
• Receive assistance to create an email address for job searching 
• View employer job postings & websites
   

Available Resources:  

• 15 Dell Window 7, 15 in. monitor and Microsoft Office 2007 
• Dell 5100 duplex color printer 
• Internet access