The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) invites businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations to attend a free online workshop, Getting Started with Microsoft Copilot, on Thursday June 11th from 9:00am-10:00am via Zoom.
Microsoft Copilot is an artificial intelligence assistant built directly into Microsoft 365 applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams. This practical workshop will introduce participants to Copilot’s capabilities and demonstrate how organizations can use AI to streamline everyday office tasks while maintaining appropriate human oversight.
Participants will learn how Copilot can assist with drafting emails, summarizing meetings, analyzing spreadsheets, creating presentations, organizing projects, and improving workplace productivity. The workshop will also explore how Copilot interacts with existing Microsoft systems, including SharePoint and Teams, and discuss best practices for governance, permissions, and data management.
Special attention will be given to privacy, security, public records considerations, and environmental considerations. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of both the opportunities and risks associated with integrating AI into workplace systems.
Instructor Victoria Compton is Executive Director of the EDC of San Juan County and has facilitated AI workshops for businesses, nonprofits, economic development organizations, and public-sector entities throughout Washington State. She has developed AI implementation frameworks and policies for organizations ranging from small nonprofits to public agencies and is a multi-year practitioner of generative AI technologies.
The workshop is free of charge and requires pre-
For more information, contact the EDC at (360) 378-2906 or info@sanjuansedc.org.
The EDC thanks the Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) for their statewide grant catalyzing these workshops. The EDC also thanks their funding partners for supporting this and other EDC programs: San Juan County, the Town of Friday Harbor, Washington Commerce, the Ports of Friday Harbor and Lopez, the Orcas Island and San Juan Island Community Foundations, and individual and foundation donors.
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) strives to support small rural enterprises and conduct projects to stimulate new job creation, strengthen the economic base for working families, and support overall quality of life for islanders.