Connected & Capable is a class designed to build confidence in navigating today’s digital world. Whether you're preparing for work, returning to school, or managing everyday tasks online, this hands-on course introduces the essential tech tools used in professional, academic, and community settings.

As part of understanding broader digital systems, participants will be introduced to navigating the SUNY Orange website and learning the basics of course registration, including the difference between auditing a class and enrolling for credit.

Participants will explore Google Apps (Docs, Gmail, Calendar, Contacts), learn how to write personal and professional emails, and practice organizing digital communication through email labeling and inbox management. The course also covers key digital tasks such as downloading and attaching pictures to emails, backing up files, and managing documents online.

This course helps participants stay organized, connected, and confident in any setting.

This interactive workshop introduces participants to structured methods for setting meaningful personal goals. This class focuses on teaching proven goal setting frameworks including CANDO and SMART goal methodologies so individuals can develop and pursue their own goals independently.

Through guided instruction, participants explore how to identify their strengths, values, and interests, and how to apply planning strategies to areas of their lives that matter most to them. Activities include goal-mapping, drafting personal vision statements, and creating vision boards that reflect their unique direction and priorities. Open to the public, this course supports participants in building the tools they need to take ownership of their future with purpose and clarity.