Sports Teams and Athletes Word: Write press releases Excel: Analyze scenarios to decide which players to draft PowerPoint: Sell sponsorship packages Access: Collect and report player stats
Farmers and Ranchers Word: Create letterhead and matching envelopes Excel: Compare and rank livestock details (breed, tag numbers, pasture location) PowerPoint: Present at a conference Access: Collect and report crop stats
Military, Fire, and Police Word: Write letters Excel: Present data in a visual way PowerPoint: Train and brief soldiers/officers Access: Collect and report unit data
Musicians Word: Write songs Excel: Track royalties earned PowerPoint: Pitch clothing line concepts Access: Collect and report ticket sales stats by venue
Artists Word: Create marketing materials Excel: Track sales and clients PowerPoint: Present portfolio to investors Access: Track data on pieces – reproductions & royalties
Engaged Couples Word: Create invitations Excel: Compare budget scenarios PowerPoint: Slideshow of the couple for the reception Access: Document and compare vendor cost estimates
Business Leaders Word: Write strategic plans Excel: Analyze sales of a product over various periods of time PowerPoint: Present sales incentive program to employees Access: Collect and report client history
Individuals and Families Word: Create a reusable grocery list Excel: Track family budget to determine funds left after paying bills for a vacation PowerPoint: Create a collage of pictures Access: Document home repairs and vendors
Students Word: Write English papers Excel: Analyze experiment results PowerPoint: Present group projects and digital stories Access: Collect and report community service
So, who needs skills??
Why do we all use Office? Communicate and collaborate Make changes easily Save time and increase accuracy Increase productivity Keep track of more information Decrease the amount of manual calculations needed Stay organized Find patterns and present information Consider different scenarios Create professional materials Access information from anywhere
Why do we all need computer skills? To be competitive for jobs, no matter which career we choose.
So, which students should take CIA? For more information about CIA, please contact Ramona Wood at