Click here for a list of Elevate America Frequently Asked Questions.
Elevate America Background Information 
(PDF) This PowerPoint provides an overview of the program as it relates to CTE programs, types of vouchers, and types of courses and certifications that are available using a voucher.
Elevate America Workforce Professionals Fact Sheet: (PDF) This fact sheet is for Illinois workNet workforce professionals to use to learn more about the Elevate America program.
Elevate America Highlights (PPT) (
PDF - Silde with Notes format) This PowerPoint highlights the goals, types of vouchers, and types of courses and certifications that are available using a voucher.
Elevate America Business Worker Online Courses Fact Sheet (PDF) List of Course Collections and the sets of courses included with each collection. These courses are for individuals who use, or will use, Microsoft Windows XP, Office 2003, Windows Vista, or Office 2007. These courses
do require Elevate America vouchers.
Elevate America Microsoft Business Certification Exams Fact Sheet (PDF) This fact sheet lists the Microsoft Certificate Exams for Office 2003 and 2007, and their corresponding Elevate America Business Worker Course Collections. Disseminate this to customers that are planning to take the Business Certification Exams.
Elevate America Technical Professional Online Courses Fact Sheet (PDF) List of Course Collections and the sets of courses included with each collection. These courses are for individuals who use, or will use, Microsoft professional information technology applications including server administration, web and application programming, and other professional technical areas. These courses
do require Elevate America vouchers.
Assigning Elevate America Vouchers to Students (PDF) This PowerPoint provides a step-by-step approach for instructors to assign Elevate America Vouchers to customers.
Elevate America wallet-sized card and
Setting up My Illinois workNet handout These documents are available for students to write their Illinois workNet username and password. All students that are identified to receive one or more vouchers need to set up a My Illinois workNet Accounts and provide the required information in their user profile.
Print out this Elevate America Online Courses Instruction sheet with Screen Captures (PDF) Review this step-by-step process to become familiar with the individual steps that your students will have to take in order to redeem their vouchers and begin taking their online courses.
Use these resources to build customer interest in Elevate America Online Courses and Certificate Exams.
Elevate America Program Web Promotional Material: These materials can be used to promote the Elevate America Program to customers and on your web site. Note: Elevate America is a three (3) month program, text and images should be removed from your site after October 31, 2009.
Elevate America Promotional Text for Website: (MS Word)
To add an Elevate America link to your web page, follow these steps: - Select the Elevate America logo shown here by right clicking on the image and then selecting
"Save Picture as ...". Download and save the logo in the directory that contains your web pages. - Copy the HTML code written in this MS Word document and paste it into your preferred web page.
- Be sure to update the img tag to refer to the image that you downloaded, it should read "Elevate America icon"
Review this IDES (PDF) document: This document offers a description of the Elevate America program, as well as valuable information for Veterans and children of Veterans. Copies of the document can be printed out and disseminated to interested customers.
Customizable Press Release: (MS Word) This customizable document can be used by partner sites to publicize their involvement with Microsoft Elevate America
Customizable Customer Letter for email or Standard Mail Delivery: (MS Word) This document is a draft letter/email for customer Elevate America Icons: Elevate America Banner: (JPG) This icon can be used on partner-site websites or other web-based applications.
Elevate America Circle: (JPG) This icon can be used on partner-site websites or other web-based applications.
Elevate America Banner for Print: (MS Word) This is an icon in an MS Word document for creating local printed materials.
Elevate America Circle for Print: (MS Word) This is an icon in an MS Word document for creating local printed materials.
Elevate America Posters: Illinois workNet
will not provide partner sites with Elevate America posters. The following files may be downloaded and printed by workforce professionals.
Microsoft Elevate America Poster 21.5 x 28.25: (PDF) Size is 21.5 x 28.25 when printed.
Microsoft Elevate America Poster 21.5 x 28.25: (PDF) Size is 21.5 x 28.25 when printed.
Microsoft Elevate America Poster 8 x 10 Black & White: (PDF) Black & White; size is 8 x 10 when printed.
Elevate America Flyer:
Microsoft Elevate America Flyer 8 x 10.5: (MS Word) Color; size is 8 x 10.5 when printed. This flyer is to be disseminated to customers. It is customizable, so there is a text box for a location address. The box may be filled in or deleted. It offers information on the Elevate America program as well as other resources provided through the Illinois workNet Portal.
Click here for a list of Elevate America Frequently Asked Questions.
Elevate America PowerPoint for Certiport Testing Center Webinar (PDF) This PowerPoint was used with the August 26, 2009 webinar for Certiport Testing Centers.
Weekly Training Schedule (MS Word) Login information for weekly online training sessions.
Certiport Checklist for Windows XP and Office 2003 (PDF) Step-by-step procedure for installing Microsoft Office products and Certiport software.
Certiport Checklist for Windows Vista and Office 2007 (PDF) Step-by-step procedure for installing Microsoft Office products and Certiport software.
Certiport Data Sheets (PDF) Background information pertaining to Microsoft Business Certifications.
Click here for a list of Elevate America Frequently Asked Questions.
Elevate America background and guidance PowerPoint (PDF) This PowerPoint was used for the EFE System Directors Council Meeting held September 2, 2009.
Elevate America Highlights (PPT) (
PDF - Silde with Notes format) This PowerPoint highlights the goals, types of vouchers, and types of courses and certifications that are available using a voucher.
Print out this Elevate America Online Courses Instruction sheet with Screen Captures (PDF) Review this step-by-step process to become familiar with the individual steps that your customers will have to take in order to redeem their vouchers and begin taking their online courses.
Identifying Computer Skills Self-Survey This is used to determine the computer skill level of customers.
Elevate America PowerPoint for Voucher Allocation Webinar (PDF) This PowerPoint was used with the August 2009 Microsoft Elevate America Voucher Allocation Webinars. It provides background information and a step-by-step approach for workforce professionals to assign Elevate America Vouchers to customers.
Microsoft Elevate America Overview (PDF) This PowerPoint was used with the July 7, 2009 webinars for Local Workforce Investment Areas.
Elevate America PowerPoint for ICAA Webinar (PDF) This July 15, 2009 webinar PowerPoint was used to provide background information and invite Illinois Community Action Agencies (ICAA) to participate with the Elevate America Program.
Elevate America Participant Site Survey (MS Word) This survey is used to review information about locations that want to participate with the Elevate America Program. This is completed by local Illinois Community Action Agencies (ICAA) ahead of becoming a program participant. Used with July 15, 2009 webinar.
Background information on the concept of Digital Literacy: These documents offer insight into the idea of Digital Literacy. Use the information from these documents to educate your customers on the importance of having and maintaining a solid understanding of computer technology.
Digital literacy imperative for workforce development 
Digital Literacy: Buzzword or Job Requirement? Connecting the Digital Dots: Literacy of the 21st Century Elevate America Individuals Fact Sheet (PDF) This fact sheet is for dissemination to your customers who need to know about and may want to participate in the Elevate America program.
Elevate America Workforce Professionals Fact Sheet (PDF) This fact sheet is for Illinois workNet workforce professionals to use to learn more about the Elevate America program.
Elevate America Certified Microsoft Testing Center Fact Sheet (PDF) This fact sheet is for organizations, such as Illinois workNet Centers, Community Technology Centers, community action agencies, and others that want to become Certified Microsoft Testing Centers.
Business Certification Exams - VOUCHERS ARE REQUIREDElevate America Microsoft Business Certification Exams Fact Sheet (PDF) This fact sheet lists the Microsoft Certificate Exams for Office 2003 and 2007, and their corresponding Elevate America Business Worker Course Collections. Disseminate this to customers that are planning to take the Business Certification Exams.
Course Information: Minimum Technical Requirements Please note, Microsoft Elevate America only supports the browser Internet Explorer 6 or higher.
Basic Computer Skills/New Computer Users Online Courses - NO VOUCHERS REQUIREDMicrosoft Digital Literacy Online Basic Computer Concept Courses (PDF) List of offered courses. The goal of the free
Digital Literacy 
courses is to teach and assess basic computer concepts and skills. These courses
do not require Elevate America vouchers.
Intermediate Skills/Business Workers Online Courses NO VOUCHERS REQUIRED
Microsoft Office 2007 Getting Started and Vista and XP Essentials Online Courses (PDF) List of Course Collections and the sets of courses included with each collection. These online courses provide the essential knowledge needed to start using any of these Microsoft products. These courses
do not require Elevate America vouchers.
Microsoft Office Online Courses (PDF) List of offered courses. These free self-paced courses offer training for Microsoft Office programs. These courses
do not require Elevate America vouchers.
Intermediate Skills/Business Workers Online Courses VOUCHERS ARE REQUIREDElevate America Business Worker Online Courses (PDF) List of Course Collections and the sets of courses included with each collection. These courses are for individuals who use, or will use, Microsoft Windows XP, Office 2003, Windows Vista, or Office 2007. These courses
do require Elevate America vouchers.
Elevate America Business Worker Online Courses Instruction Sheet This document provides instructions on how to log in and take Microsoft Business Worker Online Courses.
Professional Technical Online Courses VOUCHERS ARE REQUIREDElevate America Technical Professional Online Courses (PDF) List of Course Collections and the sets of courses included with each collection. These courses are for individuals who use, or will use, Microsoft professional information technology applications including server administration, web and application programming, and other professional technical areas. These courses
do require Elevate America vouchers.
Elevate America Technical Professional Online Courses Instruction Sheet: This document provides instructions on how to log in and take Microsoft Technical Professional Online Courses.