Welcome to The Hub

The Hub is an integrated Microsoft Office Simulation that will challenge you to complete a series of real-world projects that The Hub requests for the operation of its business. In this simulation, you will assume the role of a Microsoft Office Specialist for The Hub, a for-profit teen community social center located in the heart of Austin, Texas. It was established for the purpose of giving teens in the surrounding area a safe place to socialize, gather, and connect. The Hub provides teens a way to stay connected to their peers with entertainment, music, video games, dancing and great . 

The Hub: A Place for Everyone and Everything

Each room in The Hub is branched off from the main entrance and has a specific theme designed to attract patrons with many different interests. 

• The Hip Hub

  • The dance floor area, called The Hip Hub, is the focal spot of The Hub where patrons will find a DJ booth, all genres of music, state-of-the-art lighting, a stage, and over-sized chairs to hang out in when not on the dance floor.

• The Sub Hub

  • Patrons can build their own sandwiches with a huge selection of breads, meats, cheeses, veggies, and condiments. This BYOS (build-your-own-sandwich) shop combines fresh food and a fun atmosphere and is one of the hot spots at The Hub.

• The Hub Cap

  • At The Hub Cap, patrons can play video games, billiards, darts, skeeball, and so much more. This area of The Hub is always jam packed because of it fun and energetic atmosphere.

• TheiHub

  • In this state-of-the-art, high-tech room, patrons have access to free Wi-Fi connections for their wireless device or personal laptop computer  as well as several counter-height public computers for those who want to quickly get online. Internet access is closely monitored with high-security software and firewalls in place to block access to inappropriate content and Web sites.

• The Hub Central

  • The Hub Central is great for talking and texting with friends because the music is not too loud. Patrons come to this room to hang out and relax where there is a smoothie bar, snack machines, plenty of comfy couches, and neon colored bean bag chairs.

• The Homework Hub

  • In the back corner of The Hub Central is The Homework Hub which is a soundproof room ideal for quiet study groups and doing homework.

• The Reel Hub

  • This 75-seat theater style movie room is perfect for screening the latest music videos and feature films or hosting a gathering for a large group of friends for that special occasion. Free popcorn is also available to patrons in The Reel Hub.

Your Role as the Microsoft Office Specialist

As the Microsoft Office Specialist for The Hub, you will complete a series of real-world projects that The Hub requests for the operation of its business, Your Microsoft Office software skills will allow you to complete business and financial documents, organize data, and create and design marketing documents, databases, and promotional presentations for The Hub.

The projects you will be complete in this simulation will contribute to the success of The Hub and increase your competency and productivity using Microsoft Office applications. Having the opportunity to practice software skill with a simulation such as this, is not only exciting, but it will increase your attractiveness to future employers.