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Turning the TIDE is a computer learning center for children, teens, adults and senior citizens. It provides introductory and advance classes for Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and the Internet. We also offer a special class on record keeping and financial management for small to medium sized nonprofit organizations and churches.

In 1994, Taylor Tabernacle, began researching the development of a community technology center. Our research demonstrated the community’s growing need for computer literacy and Taylor Tabernacle moved forward with its technology center. In 1998, we initiated a construction effort to refurbish an under-utilized portion of the church's property to build a state of the art technology center. In 2000, with assistance from local universities, Taylor Tabernacle ran a number of pilot courses to refine the computer program's course curriculum. In 2001, Taylor Tabernacle’s community technology center, called Turning the TIDE was launched with overwhelming success. Turning the TIDE stands for Technology and Information Delivered for Empowerment.
TIDE


Pictured below, around Pastor Lucille Ford, are some members of the current Tide volunteer administration and teaching staff.
TIDE Volunteers


Check out what the Philadelphia Public Record had to say about us, as well as a press release of our grand opening.

Contact the center at 215-472-8268 to register for classes. Click here for class schedules. Turning the TIDE is located at 427 South 61st Street on the second floor.


Our computer program offers the following classes:

Introduction to Computers:   In this class we demystify the PC and get students comfortable with the inside of a computer. We familiarize students with terminology, parts of the computer and how they operate. Our aim is to reduce the student’s anxiety surrounding computers.

Microsoft Word Basic Level:   In this class we introduce students to the basic operations functions in MS Word while identifying practical for the word processing application.

Microsoft Word Intermediate Level:   In this class we cover the more advanced functions of MS Word, ranging from formatting envelopes to creating graphs and charts. This class provides a basic skill level suitable for employment opportunities.

Microsoft Excel Basic Level:   In this class we introduce students to the basic operations functions in MS Excel while identifying practical uses for the spreadsheet application.

Microsoft Excel Intermediate Level:   In this class we cover more advanced functions in MS Excel, ranging from importing and exporting data to using charts and graphs. This class provides a basic skill level suitable for employment opportunities.

The Internet basic level:   In this class we provide background information on the internet and introduce students to some basic operations kills for use on the internet.

The Internet intermediate level:   In this class we cover more advanced functions for researching on the internet. This class will provide some basic skills suitable for researching specific topics and employment opportunities.

Introduction to Email:   In this class we introduce students to some basic email operations. At the end of the class we assist each student in establishing a personal email account (that is free of charge).

Record Keeping & Financial Management (for small to medium sized churches and nonprofits):  In this class we discuss some basic principles for practical financial management. We also review the application requirements and process for corporations that provide support to nonprofit entities.


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