Cleveland Center CE courses

A variety of Community Development & Lifelong Learning (non-credit) courses are offered at Cleveland Center. 

• Courses are open to anyone 18 years old or older.  Senior citizens pay no registration fee for occupational extension courses such as computer or accounting courses.
• All students pay full registration fee for community service courses such as art or floral design.

Paying for Courses Held at the Cleveland Center

Community Development & Lifelong Learning students must pre-pay in order to consider themselves officially enrolled in a course.  Students attending the Cleveland Center may prepay registration fees in one of the following methods:

1. Call the Cleveland Center at 919-989-2128 for times available to register.
2. Complete the Community Development & Lifelong Learning Registration Form and mail to the Community Development & Lifelong Learning Division along with appropriate registration fee(s).

Students registering by mail for Community Development & Lifelong Learning courses at the Cleveland Center should remit ONLY the registration fee.  Mail completed registration with check made out to Johnston Community to the post office box at the top of the Community Development & Lifelong Learning registration form.

Textbooks

Prior to the first class, textbooks may be purchased at the Bookstore on the main campus in Smithfield.

For more information, call
919-989-2128

Courses at the Cleveland Center

10 Steps to Starting Your Own Business

This seminar will give you an overall understanding of the steps you need to take to make your dream venture a reality. It includes topics such as researching your market; defining your business structure; determining the needed local/state taxes, fees and licenses; developing a marketing strategy, setting up your record keeping system and writing your business plan.

Course Code: SBC 3601 03P
Dates/Days: April, 02, 2012 (M)
Course Times: 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
Location: Cleveland Center 08
Instructor: McLamb
Registration Fee: FREE
Book: None

ABC’s of Fishing (SS*) - NEW CLASS!

Learn from A-Z the basics of fresh and salt water fishing from a master fisherman. Topics include: bait casting, spinning, and fly fishing. Fishing techniques and sigh habitat will be discussed for a range of fish species and fishing conditions. Also, an introduction to rod building, lure making, and fly tying will be presented. The local N.C. Game Warden will be a guest speaker on fishing laws and public fishing access areas. This is an opportunity for the beginner through intermediate to expand their knowledge and skills for a variety of fishing experiences. Preregistration is required.

Course Code: CSP 4000 22P
Dates/Days: February, 09, 2012 - March, 15, 2012 (Th)
Course Times: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Cleveland Center
Instructor: Ray Jaklitsch
Registration Fee: $34.00
Book: none
Materials: TBA

Common Website Problems - What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You!

You wake up one morning and your website
isn’t there! Your e-mail isn’t working either!
Guess what? This happens constantly and the
cause could be a minor interruption or a major
(and expensive) catastrophe for your business.

You’ve got a website, but it isn’t showing in the search engines. A few quick “fixes” could solve that problem and get you the attention you want from Google, while the wrong moves can get you banned from search engines!

Did you know you may be spending a lot of your time providing free advertising for Facebook and receiving NO benefit in return?

This seminar looks in detail at common problems that occur on a daily basis to websites and provides step-by-step information
on how to prevent or recover from them!

Some are mildly irritating while other issues can literally bring your online presence to a grinding halt. Attending this presentation will give you the tools needed to evaluate your own site, identify threats and solve them before they have a negative impact.
Delivered in a straight forward manner in “plain English”, your instructor will provide concrete examples and walk you through solutions.
Question and answer time will be provided.

Course Code: SBC 3601 19P
Dates/Days: February, 22, 2012 (W)
Course Times: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Cleveland Center 08
Instructor: Lippard
Registration Fee: FREE
Book: None
Note: (You are welcome to bring your lunch.) This seminar is provided in partnership with the Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce.

Cut Your Grocery Bills in Half! (SS*)

Taught by Faye Prosser, the WRAL-TV Smart Shopper, this class will teach you how to cut your grocery bills in half using coupons, store promotions and meal planning. Never pay full price for groceries again! Discover how to buy free food, bath & body products every week, effectively use coupons for items you already buy, use weekly sales ads in conjunction with coupons, understand store coupon and sale policies for area stores, use drug store rebates for fabulous deals, develop an easy to follow weekly meal plan your whole family will love, purchase food so inexpensively, you will have extras to donate to you local food bank or shelter! Class includes course handout, pen and resource directory. This workshop will change the way you shop and teach you to save more than you ever imagined. Preregistration is required.

Course Code: CSP 4000 06P
Dates/Days: April, 12, 2012 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m.
Location: Cleveland Center
Instructor: Faye Prosser
Registration Fee: $15.00
Book: N/A
Note: Class includes course handout, pen and resource directory.

How to Write a Business Plan

A strong business plan is a critical part of business success. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. This workshop covers the basics you need to put together a business plan that will assist you with start up and funding your business.

Course Code: SBC 3601 04P
Dates/Days: April, 16, 2012 (M)
Course Times: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Cleveland Center 08
Instructor: McLamb
Registration Fee: FREE
Book: None

Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Initial Training

The Environment Protection Agency’s 2008 regulation of lead-safe practices requires contractors working in homes built before 1978 where children under six or pregnant women reside, to take the proper precautions to work lead-safe. These precautions include minimizing dust, containing the work area, and conducting a thorough clean up to reduce the potential exposure associated with disturbing lead-based paint.

The Federal Government banned lead-based paint for residential use in 1978 but many homes in the U.S. still contain it. Renovation activities that disturb lead-based paint can create lead hazards that have wide-ranging effects on health, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and even death. Those most at risk are children under six years old.

This 8 hour initial training is for contractors whose work on a pre-1978 structure disturbs more than six square feet of interior painted surface or 20 square feet of exterior surface. Pre-registration is required. Contact Paul Finks at (919) 209-2595 for more information.

Course Code: CAR 3112 13P
Dates/Days: February, 07, 2012 (T)
Course Times: 8am-5pm
Location: Cleveland Center 8
Instructor: Claude Canipe
Registration Fee: $65
Book: $13.50 at the JCC Bookstore

Course Code: CAR 3113 14P
Dates/Days: March, 06, 2012 (T)
Course Times: 8am-5pm
Location: Cleveland Center 8
Instructor: Claude Canipe
Registration Fee: $65
Book: $13.50 at the JCC Bookstore

Course Code: CAR 3112 15P
Dates/Days: April, 10, 2012 (T)
Course Times: 8am-5pm
Location: Cleveland Center 8
Instructor: Claude Canipe
Registration Fee: $65
Book: $13.50 at the JCC Bookstore

Course Code: CAR 3112 16P
Dates/Days: May, 01, 2012 (T)
Course Times: 8am-5pm
Location: Cleveland Center 8
Instructor: Claude Canipe
Registration Fee: $65
Book: $13.50 at the JCC Bookstore

Making the Internet work for you (18 hrs)

This course will cover the basics of the Internet and email. Students will review the Fundamentals of Word and PowerPoint sufficient to use and store internet content. Handling of picture, video, and music files will be covered.

Course Code: CAS 3120 02P
Dates/Days: March, 06, 2012 - April, 10, 2012 (T)
Course Times: 9oam-12noon
Location: Cleveland Center 4
Instructor: John Foushee
Registration Fee: $67 (includes $2 tech fee)
Book: No, instead purchase a 1GB USB Memory device

Multi-Dimensional Highlighting (4 Hours) SS*

This course is designed to assist North Carolina cosmetologists in acquiring the NC State required Continued Education hours. Note: North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art requires cosmetologist to complete 24 hours of continued education prior to license renewal. You only have a guaranteed seat if you have pre-registered 5 days in advance. Contact Vic McCormick at 209-2595

For courses offered on a self-supporting basis, there are no fee exemptions allowed. All class participants must pay the registration fee. Registration fees vary depending upon the cost of the course and a minimum enrollment of students. *No refunds are permitted for withdrawal from self-supporting courses unless the College cancels the course. Self-supporting courses are noted with (SS*) beside the class title.

Course Code: SEF 3001 53P
Dates/Days: February, 13, 2012 (M)
Course Times: 1:15pm-5:15pm
Location: Cleveland Center 8
Instructor: Tammy Hetzel
Registration Fee: $50
Book: N/A

Course Code: SEF 3001 56P
Dates/Days: April, 16, 2012 (M)
Course Times: 8:30am-12:30pm
Location: Cleveland Center 8
Instructor: Tammy Hetzel
Registration Fee: $50
Book: N/A

Notary Public

This-six hour class is required for people who wish to apply through the NC Secretary of State’s Office to become commissioned. A minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 students will be accepted.

Participants must present a valid picture ID prior to entering class. Attendees
must have a GED or Diploma in order to obtain a Notary commission and be at least 18 years of age.

Due to mandated course hour requirements, participants arriving 20 minutes
late will not be permitted into the class.

Textbook:
Notary Public Guidebook for North Carolina, Tenth Edition, 2006, ISBN 978-1-56011-480-2 is available at the JCC Bookstore.
(Prepaid registration and book are required.)

Contact Danielle Hussey at 919-209-2042 for more information.

Course Code: MLS 3874 15P
Dates/Days: March, 19, 2012 - March, 20, 2012 (M/T)
Course Times: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Cleveland Center 8
Instructor: Joyce Stevens
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: Notary Public Guidebook for North Carolina, Tenth Edition, 2006, ISBN Number 978-1-56011-480-2 ($28.00) is available at the JCC Bookstore.

Spanish I

Learn to communicate with the growing Hispanic population. This minimal grammar class concentrates on conversational techniques and basic word phrases. Emphasis will be placed on pronunciation and oral exercises. Textbooks should be purchased from the JCC bookstore prior to the first class. A minimum of 8 or a maximum of 15 students will be accepted. (Prepaid registration is required)

Course Code: FLI 3717 05P
Dates/Days: January, 23, 2012 - March, 26, 2012 (M)
Course Times: 6pm-9pm
Location: Cleveland Center 3
Instructor: Hernandez
Registration Fee: $120
Book: $24.55; Spanish Now

Spanish II

Conversational Spanish I is a prerequisite for this class. This class will build on the concepts learned in Conversational Spanish I and include basic grammar and writing. A minimum of 8 or a maximum of 15 students will be accepted. (Prepaid Registration is required.)

Course Code: FLI 3717 05P
Dates/Days: January, 23, 2012 - March, 26, 2012 (T)
Course Times: 6pm-9pm
Location: Cleveland Center 3
Instructor: Hernandez
Registration Fee: $120
Book: $24.55; Spanish Now

Taking Watercolor Lightly (SS*)

Class will include individual and/or group oriented demonstrations of watercolor techniques depending on subject matter determined by the desires of students and class. Personal instruction and critique of work through to completed artwork. Intended to encourage students to think about subject being painted and challenges each artist to explore the full potential that watercolor can offer as a media with a majority of the class devoted to painting. Preregistration is required.

Course Code: CSP 4000 14P
Dates/Days: January, 17, 2012 - March, 20, 2012 (T)
Course Times: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 noon
Location: Cleveland Center
Instructor: Jim Brown
Registration Fee: $95.00
Book: N/A
Materials: Paints, paper, brushes, pencils, erasers, liquid mask, water container and absorbent cloth, tape, scissors

Understanding Hair Color Theory (4 Hours) SS*

This course is designed to assist North Carolina cosmetologists in acquiring the NC State required Continued Education hours. Class Objective: Upon completion, the stylist will have a strong understanding of color theory and know how to use this knowledge to increase their color business. Topics covered include: gray coverage, removing unwanted tones, consultation tips as well as how to promote color services for every client. NOTE: North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art requires cosmetologist to complete 24 hours of continued education prior to license renewal. You only have a guaranteed seat if you have pre-registered 5 days in advance. Contact Vic McCormick at 209-2595.

For courses offered on a self-supporting basis, there are no fee exemptions allowed. All class participants must pay the registration fee. Registration fees vary depending upon the cost of the course and a minimum enrollment of students. *No refunds are permitted for withdrawal from self-supporting courses unless the College cancels the course. Self-supporting courses are noted with (SS*) beside the class title.

Course Code: SEF 3001 52P
Dates/Days: February, 13, 2012 (M)
Course Times: 8:30am-12:30pm
Location: Cleveland Center 8
Instructor: Tammy Hetzel
Registration Fee: $50
Book: N/A

Course Code: SEF 3001 57P
Dates/Days: April, 16, 2012 (M)
Course Times: 1:15pm-5:15pm
Location: Cleveland Center 8
Instructor: Tammy Hetzel
Registration Fee: $50
Book: N/A