Workforce Development Center CE Courses

10 Steps to Starting Your Own Business

This workshop will give you an overall understanding of the steps you need to take to make your dream venture a reality.

Course Code: SBC 3601 01P
Dates/Days: January, 11, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034A
Instructor: McLamb
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Adv Word 2003 (12 hrs)

This ILT Series course builds on the skills taught in Word 2003: Intermediate. In this advanced course, students will learn how to perform a mail merge, create an index, track document changes, create macros, and customize menus and toolbars. Course activities also cover creating, modifying, and protecting forms, and working with large documents by creating a master document, table of contents, footnotes, and cross-references. The book comes with a companion CBT program.

Course Code: OSC 3643 06P
Dates/Days: February, 02, 2010 - February, 04, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: D. Witt
Registration Fee: $67.00
Book: approx. $25 ISBN: 1-4188-8960-1

Advanced BioProcessing Certificate Program (Level II)

Students who complete all 6 modules (64 hours) of this certificate program will gain knowledge in advanced Bioprocessing practices, including safety in Biomanufacturing environments, advanced quality systems, applied chemical processes, monitoring process variables in Biomanufacturing, applied sterile processing, and applied cell culture, as derived from the Bioprocessing In The Workplace® curriculum. Advanced BioProcessing Certificate Program will allow students to gain the necessary skills and knowledge needed for advanced process technician positions in Bioprocessing, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical Manufacturing. There are exams at the end of each module. Computer literacy, teamwork, time management, problem solving, and situational applications are incorporated in the course. To gain admission to the Advanced BioProcessing course, each student must attend an information session, show proficiency in reading and math skills as indicated by the Accuplacer assessment test, and successfully complete BioWork Certificate Program (Level I). Advanced BioProcessing Certificate Program may be offered in its entirety (all 6 modules) or individually throughout the year. Please call Leslie Isenhour at 919-209-2593 with any questions.

Course Code: ISC 3200 20F
Dates/Days: October, 20, 2009 - December, 15, 2009 (T/Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center TBD
Instructor: TBD
Registration Fee: $175.00
Book: No textbook required

Course Code: ISC-3200-20P
Dates/Days: February, 02, 2010 - March, 25, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2019
Instructor: Marilyn Davenport
Registration Fee: $175 (no textbook required)

Advanced Excel – 2 Day (12 hrs)

This course teaches advanced-level features and functions of Excel 2003. Students will learn how to create nested functions, export/import data, perform what-if analyses, use the Goal Seek and Solver utilities, record and run macros, and use SharePoint services.

Course Code: CAS 3050 04P
Dates/Days: March, 18, 2010 - March, 25, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: M. Neiverth
Registration Fee: $67.00
Book: ISBN: 1-4188-8939-3

Advanced Hair Color Day 1: (8 CE Hours)

Upon completion of Day 1, stylists will have an in-depth knowledge of hair color chemistry.
 -Topics that will be covered include: Over - highlighting, color build- up, how porosity affects hair color results, what’s in a bottle of hair color, how does H2O2 and alkali work in depositing hair color, the importance of the consultation, how to make recommendations, dealing with clients fears, handling unreasonable clients, hair color correction techniques, solving many hair color problems such as over-lightened hair, color build up, color removal problems, and when to say no.
 
Contact Jackie Seare at 209-2595 for additional information.

Course Code: SEF 3001 02P
Dates/Days: January, 24, 2010 (Su)
Course Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Judi Troutman
Registration Fee: $99.00
Materials: $45 ABCH Practice Mannequin (www.haircolorist.com)

Advanced Hair Color Day 2: (8 CE Hours)

Upon completion of Day 2, Stylists will have the practical application of color as designed by the ABCH national guidelines.
 -Stylists will be working on mannequins. The techniques are, weave /slice, highlight retouch, gray reduction, tone on tone, reverse highlight, high-low lighting and bleach retouch. The stylist will learn the proper mixing of product, the necessary tools needed to be best hair colorist they can be. The stylists will prepare the hair swatches for different effects and color development. The stylist will know how to maintain clients for a lifetime.

Course Code: SEF 3001 03P
Dates/Days: February, 21, 2010 (Su)
Course Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Judi Troutman
Registration Fee: $99.00
Materials: $45 ABCH Practice Mannequin (www.haircolorist.com)

Advanced Hair Color Day 3: (8 CE Hours)

Upon completion of Day 3, Stylists will learn how to interact with clients in real life situations with a variety of hair color challenges.
-Topics that will be covered are the Interactive Assessment, containing real life situations used to evaluate stylists ability to interact with clients. The proper way to answer questions in order to achieve the best results. Stylists will be given hair color challenges and will learn the best methods to correct and /or achieve the proper results for the individual clients. In this class the stylist will learn to adjust the unwanted undertones, corrective techniques for abused hair. All this is achieved by the understanding of hair color categories, porosity, and the past history the client.

Course Code: SEF 3001 04P
Dates/Days: March, 21, 2010 (Su)
Course Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Judi Troutman
Registration Fee: $99.00
Materials: $45 ABCH Practice Mannequin (www.haircolorist.com)

Advanced Hair Color Day 4: (8 CE Hours)

This day consists of a written, performance and interactive exam. This ensures that the stylist understands how to utilize the areas that were covered on Day 1, 2 and 3 and put it into practice. This 3 way testing gives the stylist the knowledge of the exam that is offered by the American Board of Certified Haircolorists. The class and testing will also sharpen their skills and give an abundance of confidence to carry back to the salon to increase their hair color business.

Course Code: SEF 3001 05P
Dates/Days: April, 25, 2010 (Su)
Course Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Judi Troutman
Registration Fee: $99.00
Materials: $45 ABCH Practice Mannequin (www.haircolorist.com)

Advertising and Marketing

Develop a marketing plan for your business that works and does not break the bank doing so. Learn steps and tips to successful marketing.

Course Code: SBC 3601 06F
Dates/Days: November, 30, 2009 (M)
Course Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: McLamb
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Course Code: SBC 3601 36P
Dates/Days: April, 12, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: McLamb
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Aseptic Training Certificate Program (Level II)

This 60 hour training course prepares individuals to work as process technicians in aseptic pharmaceutical, Biomanufacturing and chemical manufacturing environments. The course encompasses gowning for aseptic environments, environmental monitoring, and product fill line operations. Computer literacy, teamwork, time management, problem solving, and situational applications are incorporated in the course. There are exams at the end of each module. To gain admission to the course, each student must attend an information session, show proficiency in reading and math skills, and successfully complete the BioWork Certificate program (Level I).

Course Code: ISC-3200-30U
Dates/Days: March, 30, 2010 - May, 18, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2019
Instructor: Marilyn Davenport
Registration Fee: $175 (no textbook required)

Basic Access – 3 Day (18 hrs)

This course is designed to introduce students to the powerful Microsoft database management system. Learn to store, search, filter, query, and report data for all types of information. Students will learn how to create tables, define relationships between tables, custom data entry forms, queries reports, and much more. Basic Computer skills are required.

Course Code: CAS 3070 02P
Dates/Days: April, 01, 2010 - April, 15, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: M. Neiverth
Registration Fee: $67.00
Book: TBD
Note: Basic Computer skills are required.

Basic Bookkeeping for Your Small Business

Do you know the basic bookkeeping methods needed to run a business? Join this session to learn from an expert what it takes to effectively manage the finances of your business.

Course Code: SBC 3601 22P
Dates/Days: February, 22, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2014
Instructor: McLamb
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Basic Excel 2003 – 2 Day (12 hrs)

This course teaches the basic functions and features of Excel 2003. Students will learn how to enter and edit data, labels, and formulas, work with functions, format cells, print worksheets, create charts, and save a workbook as a web page. This textbook also provides instructor reinforcement with the CBT program provided.

Course Code: CAS 3050 02P
Dates/Days: February, 23, 2010 - February, 25, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: M. Neiverth
Registration Fee: $67.00
Book: ISBN: 1-4188-8933-4
Note: Basic Computer skills are required.

Basic Hair Color Theory (4 Hours)

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.

Course Code: SEF 3001 10P
Dates/Days: January, 11, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Tammy Hetzel
Registration Fee: $50.00
Book: None

Course Code: SEF 3001 13P
Dates/Days: March, 22, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Tammy Hetzel
Registration Fee: $50.00
Book: None

Basic Word 2003 – 2 Day (12 hrs)

This ILT Series course teaches students the fundamentals of using Word 2003. Students will learn how to create, open, format, save, and print a document. Course activities also cover basic editing techniques, selection techniques, how to copy and move text, and how to format characters and paragraphs. Students also learn how to create tables, add headers and footers, control page layout, and use the proofing tools. Finally, students save a Word document as an HTML file, insert hyperlinks, and send documents via e-mail.

Course Code: OSC 3643 04P
Dates/Days: January, 12, 2010 - January, 14, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: D. Witt
Registration Fee: $67.00
Book: approx. $25 ISBN: 1-4188-8954-7

Basic Word and Excel 2003 (10 hrs)

This 2 day course will cover the basic fundamentals of using Word and Excel 2003. You will gain an overall knowledge of how to create basic documents and spreadsheets.

Course Code: CAS 3120 24P
Dates/Days: January, 19, 2010 - January, 21, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2012
Instructor: C. King
Registration Fee: $66.00
Book: Not Required

Basic Word and Excel 2007 (10 hrs)

This 2 day course will cover the fundamentals of Word and Excel 2007 while teaching students how to locate the menu elements of these applications using the new blue ribbon at the top of the screen that adapts to different resolutions on your monitor as well as the new tabs in this ribbon that promotes different functions.

Course Code: CAS 3120 23P
Dates/Days: January, 05, 2010 - January, 07, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2012
Instructor: C. King
Registration Fee: $66.00
Book: Not Required

BioWork Certificate Program (Level I)

Students who complete this 136-hour BioWork Certificate course will gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed for entry-level process technicians in Bioprocessing, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical Manufacturing, as well as, participate in the Human Resource Development aspect of the course. The course includes nine (9) modules such as Quality, Measurements, Transforming Matter, Growing Living Cells, Safety, Sterile Processes, Process Control, and Nuts and Bolts. There are exams at the end of each module. Additionally, this course will cover all aspects of the job search in the Biotechnology arena, including a job market overview, job search tools and strategies, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Computer literacy, teamwork, time management, and problem solving are also incorporated in the course. To gain admission to the BioWork course, each student must show proficiency in reading and math skills, as indicated by the Accuplacer assessment test. In addition, interested students must attend one of the regularly scheduled Information Sessions at the Workforce Development Center. The course has limited space.

Course Code: ISC 3200 02F
Dates/Days: August, 17, 2009 - December, 14, 2009 (M/W)
Course Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2002
Instructor: TBD
Registration Fee: $175.00 + textbook (Approximately $100)

Course Code: ISC 3200 01F
Dates/Days: August, 17, 2009 - December, 14, 2009 (M/W)
Course Times: 8:00am-12:00noon
Location: Workforce Development Center 2002
Instructor: TBD
Registration Fee: $175.00 + textbook (Approximately $100)

Course Code: ISC 3200 05F
Dates/Days: August, 18, 2009 - December, 15, 2009 (T/Th)
Course Times: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2011
Instructor: Marilyn Davenport
Registration Fee: $175.00 + textbook (Approximately $100)

Course Code: ISC 3200 04F
Dates/Days: August, 18, 2009 - December, 15, 2009 (T/Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2002
Instructor: TBD
Registration Fee: $175.00 + textbook (Approximately $100)

Course Code: ISC 3200 03F
Dates/Days: August, 18, 2009 - December, 15, 2009 (T/Th)
Course Times: 8:00am-12:00noon
Location: Workforce Development Center 2002
Instructor: TBD
Registration Fee: $175.00 + textbook (Approximately $100)

Course Code: ISC-3200-02P
Dates/Days: January, 11, 2010 - May, 10, 2010 (M/W)
Course Times: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2002
Instructor: Marilyn Davenport
Registration Fee: $175 + textbook (approximately $100)

Course Code: ISC-3200-03P
Dates/Days: January, 11, 2010 - May, 10, 2010 (M/W)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2002
Instructor: TBD
Registration Fee: $175 + textbook (approximately $100)

Course Code: ISC-3200-01P
Dates/Days: January, 11, 2010 - May, 10, 2010 (M/W)
Course Times: 8:00am - 12:00noon
Location: Workforce Development Center 2002
Instructor: Marilyn Davenport
Registration Fee: $175 + textbook (approximately $100)

Course Code: ISC-3200-04P
Dates/Days: January, 12, 2010 - May, 11, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2002
Instructor: TBD
Registration Fee: $175 + textbook (approximately $100)

Course Code: ISC-3200-05P
Dates/Days: January, 12, 2010 - May, 11, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2011
Instructor: TBD
Registration Fee: $175 + textbook (approximately $100)

BioWork Unit 2 – Working Safely

Course Code: ISC-3200-10P
Dates/Days: January, 05, 2010 (T)
Course Times: 8:00am - 12:00noon
Location: Workforce Development Center 2002
Instructor: Marilyn Davenport
Registration Fee: $65 (no textbook required)

BioWork Unit 3 – Building Quality Into The Product

Course Code: ISC-3200-11P
Dates/Days: January, 12, 2010 - January, 14, 2010 (T)
Course Times: 8am – 12noon & 1pm – 5pm (1/12), 8am – 12pm (1/14)
Location: Workforce Development Center 2014
Instructor: Marilyn Davenport
Registration Fee: $65 (no textbook required)

BioWork Unit 4 – Measuring Process Variables

Course Code: ISC-3200-12P
Dates/Days: January, 19, 2010 - February, 02, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2014
Instructor: Marilyn Davenport
Registration Fee: $65 (no textbook required)

CDL Test Preparation Course

This 12-hour course is a preparation class for individuals wanting to take the written tests required to obtain a CDL Class A or B learner’s permit. The class includes instruction and review of General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination Vehicle sections of the North Carolina Commercial Driver’s Manual. Participant must be at least 18 years old, be able to read, write, and speak English at a level well enough to benefit from the course, and provide proof of identity as required by Section 1.4 of the Driver’s Manual. Participant must bring current copy of the Driver’s Manual (available from DMV office) to class.

Course Code: TRA 3605 01P
Dates/Days: January, 20, 2010 - January, 21, 2010 (W/Th)
Course Times: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2020
Instructor: Ron Nichols
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: Driver’s Manual (available from DMV office)

Course Code: TRA 3605 02P
Dates/Days: March, 17, 2010 - March, 18, 2010 (W/Th)
Course Times: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2020
Instructor: Ron Nichols
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: Driver’s Manual (available from DMV office)

Communications Toolbox

How do you communicate with a culturally diverse workforce? Use the communication tools from this course to build relationships and enhance your influence. You will examine communication challenges, (angry E-mails and difficult conversations), Communication strategies for writing E-mails and other correspondence, Conducting conversations by phone, in person and in business meetings. You will also learn how to give positive and corrective feedback.

Course Code: SBC 3601 11P
Dates/Days: April, 15, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center Discovery Room
Instructor: Michele Langley and Theresa Murphy
Registration Fee: FREE
Book: None

Compliance and Legal Issues in the Workplace

This course will address questions such as: What is compliance? How do new supervisors know if they are out of compliance? What legal issues in the workplace should a supervisor be concerned about? Why is documentation important?

Course Code: SBC 3601 13P
Dates/Days: April, 29, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center Discovery Room
Instructor: Michele Langley and Theresa Murphy
Registration Fee: FREE
Book: None

Computer Applications Validation

This 2 day course teaches practical techniques and solutions for solving real-life computer systems validation challenges as well as clarifying regulatory expectations. Participants discuss and analyze case studies, apply newly acquired knowledge to hypothetical systems, and have the opportunity to discuss real examples within their own organizations with other participants and expert trainers. The course is highly interactive with structured workshop exercises based on case studies and example materials. The course outlines the importance of applying a documented and justified risk-based approach to computer systems validation.

Course Code: SEF 3001 95P
Dates/Days: March, 09, 2010 - March, 10, 2010 (T)
Course Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Jerry Hare
Registration Fee: $240

Cookies and Trojans and Worms, Oh My! – Keeping Your Computer Safe and Clean

Is your computer running slower than it used to? Are you getting strange errors and warnings from the programs you use? Are you afraid to go online? Do you just want it to work? Learn what things you can do to protect your computer from malicious attack, what things you do daily that can slow down a computer, and how you can keep your machine properly maintained and protected with little to no technical knowledge.

Course Code: SBC 3601 15P
Dates/Days: February, 04, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2012
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Course Code: SBC 3601 45P
Dates/Days: April, 29, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Do More with Less: Improving Your Efficiency with Computer Shortcuts

Ever wonder how some people get so much done on a computer while others seem to endlessly hunt for the right menu, toolbar button, or key on the keyboard? Become one of the tech-savvy individuals who let the computer improve their efficiency and speed up their work. You will learn keyboard shortcuts, multiple methods for navigating Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications, and simple configuration and process changes that can make your life with a computer much more rewarding. The time you spend in this seminar will come back to you time and again in savings later. Don’t miss these tips!!

Course Code: SBC 3601 21P
Dates/Days: February, 18, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2012
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Course Code: SBC 3601 32P
Dates/Days: March, 25, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2012
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Effective Teacher Training for Substitutes

Would you like to be a substitute in the public schools, but you’ve never had training? This course provides training in presentation skills, learning expectations, monitoring student interactions, social interactions, and time management. Pre-registration is required.

Course Code: EDU 3002 10F
Dates/Days: December, 09, 2009 - December, 10, 2009 (W/Th)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1031
Instructor: Wright
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Course Code: EDU 3002 01P
Dates/Days: January, 11, 2010 - January, 12, 2010 (M/T)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1031
Instructor: Wright
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Course Code: EDU 3002 02P
Dates/Days: January, 13, 2010 - January, 14, 2010 (W/Th)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1031
Instructor: Wright
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Course Code: EDU 3002 03P
Dates/Days: February, 15, 2010 - February, 16, 2010 (M/T)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1031
Instructor: Wright
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Course Code: EDU 3002 04P
Dates/Days: February, 17, 2010 - February, 18, 2010 (W/Th)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1031
Instructor: Wright
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Course Code: EDU 3002 05P
Dates/Days: March, 15, 2010 - March, 16, 2010 (M/T)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1031
Instructor: Wright
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Course Code: EDU 3002 06P
Dates/Days: March, 17, 2010 - March, 18, 2010 (W/Th)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1031
Instructor: Wright
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Course Code: EDU 3002 07P
Dates/Days: April, 12, 2010 - April, 13, 2010 (M/T)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1031
Instructor: Wright
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Course Code: EDU 3002 08P
Dates/Days: April, 14, 2010 - April, 15, 2010 (W/Th)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1031
Instructor: Wright
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Course Code: EDU 3002 09P
Dates/Days: May, 10, 2010 - May, 11, 2010 (M/T)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1031
Instructor: Wright
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Course Code: EDU 3002 11P
Dates/Days: May, 12, 2010 - May, 13, 2010 (W/Th)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1031
Instructor: Wright
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Course Code: EDU 3002 12U
Dates/Days: June, 07, 2010 - June, 08, 2010 (M/T)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1031
Instructor: Wright
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Ethics in Insurance

This course meets the North Carolina Department of Insurance continuing education requirements for multi-license insurance professionals. Pre-registration is required. Contact Jackie Seare at 919-209-2595 for additional information.

Course Code: INS 3310 03P
Dates/Days: March, 16, 2010 (T)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Jim DeCrisie
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Fearless Hair Color Correction (4 Hours)

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 be able to approach any hair color correction situation with an easy step-by-step process. Topics covered include: removal of ash tones, neutralizing brassiness, removal of artificial dark tones, as well as easy steps to tint-back blonde hair to brunette.

NOTE: North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art requires cosmetologist to complete 24 hours of continued education prior to license renewal. Contact Jackie Seare at 209-2595 for additional information.

Course Code: SEF 3001 94F
Dates/Days: December, 07, 2009 (M)
Course Times: 1:15pm-5:15pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Tammy Hetzel
Registration Fee: $50.00
Book: none

Course Code: SEF 3001 15P
Dates/Days: February, 08, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Tammy Hetzel
Registration Fee: $50.00
Book: None

Course Code: SEF 3001 14P
Dates/Days: May, 03, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Tammy Hetzel
Registration Fee: $50.00
Book: None

Financing Your Small Business

Are you exploring financial options for starting or maintaining a small business? If so, this is a seminar that you don’t want to miss! Learn from the lenders themselves important information on what it takes to get funding for your business. Topics to be explored include the importance of a strong business plan, lender financing options, SBA loan processes, and tips for grant research and writing. This seminar is a must for the savvy business owner!

Course Code: SBC 3601 39P
Dates/Days: April, 19, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Cockrell and Andrews
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Flood Insurance

This course meets the North Carolina Department of Insurance continuing education requirements for multi-license insurance professionals. Pre-registration is required. Contact Jackie Seare at 919-209-2595 for additional information.

Course Code: INS 3310 04P
Dates/Days: April, 27, 2010 (T)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Jim DeCrisie
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

From Chaos to Order: File Management for Your Small Business

Are you trying to manage your business records using computer technology? Join this course to learn efficient electronic file management for your business. In addition, a basic introduction to Microsoft Access will help you learn to build data bases and reports that will help you in your business.

Course Code: SBC 3601 41P
Dates/Days: April, 21, 2010 (W)
Course Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1031
Instructor: Wissinger
Registration Fee: Free (You are welcome to bring your lunch.)
Book: None

From Losing My Job to Owning My Job

This seminar is a hands-on way to learn more entrepreneurship. It encourages participants to think like an entrepreneur while learning about small business management. By the end of the seminar each participant will have created a plan for how to pursue their entrepreneurial goals.

Course Code: SBC 3601 25P
Dates/Days: March, 01, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2024A
Instructor: Cockrell
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

From Online Voyeur to Active Participant: Steps to Joining the Social Media Process

So you have heard about these social media tools like Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Twitter, and more and you think you may want to take advantage of the marketing potential they supposedly hold, but you don’t necessarily want to jump in the deep end and you’re still concerned about the risks associated with getting involved in the social media process. This course will help to define a process for getting involved at your pace, beginning as an observer of how your target market and others use social media to becoming an active participant in your own right.

Course Code: SBC 3601 24P
Dates/Days: February, 25, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2012
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Course Code: SBC 3601 46P
Dates/Days: May, 06, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1031
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Green Burial

What is green burial? It is burial that can take place without the use of formaldehyde-based embalming, metal caskets, and concrete burial vaults. It is essentially the way most of humanity has cared for its dead for thousands of years up until the late 19th century. Green burials take place in natural cemeteries which are located in pine forests, creating memorial ecosystems.

This course meets the North Carolina Board of Funeral Service continuing education requirement and the standards of the Green Burial Council. Note: Pocket Cards are required for admission and CE credit. Contact Jackie Seare at 919-209-2595 for additional information.

Course Code: FSE 3025 01P
Dates/Days: April, 22, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034A & B
Instructor: Joseph R. Smolenski, III, Funeral Director, Renaissance Funeral Home, Inc., Raleigh, NC
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Highlighting with Browns, Reds and Blondes Part I (4 Hours)

This course is designed to assist North Carolina cosmetologists in acquiring the NC State required Continued Education hours.

Course Code: SEF 3001 19P
Dates/Days: January, 11, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 1:15pm - 5:15pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Tammy Hetzel
Registration Fee: $50.00
Book: None

Course Code: SEF 3001 20P
Dates/Days: March, 22, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 1:15pm - 5:15pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Tammy Hetzel
Registration Fee: $50.00
Book: None

Highlighting with Browns, Reds and Blondes Part II (4 Hours)

Course Code: SEF 3001 93F
Dates/Days: December, 07, 2009 (M)
Course Times: 8:30am-12:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034A
Instructor: Tammy Hetzel
Registration Fee: $50.00
Book: none

Course Code: SEF 3001 22P
Dates/Days: February, 08, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 1:15pm - 5:15pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Tammy Hetzel
Registration Fee: $50.00
Book: None

Course Code: SEF 3001 21P
Dates/Days: May, 03, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 1:15pm - 5:15pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Tammy Hetzel
Registration Fee: $50.00
Book: None

Home-Based Business: How To Start One That Works

Do you want to run a home-based business? What type of business will you start? How will you market it? How will it affect your taxes? How will it affect your home life? Can you really make the kind of money you see in the ads? In this seminar, home-based entrepreneur Mike Collins will show you how to:
- Choose the business that FITS you
- Plan your start up
- Find the permits, handle the legal issues and incorporate if necessary
- Create a business plan
- Find money for your business (It may be hiding close by)
- Market your home-based business
- Handle the stress of a business that works too well, or doesn’t work well enough
- Get out when it’s time
But, the best part of this seminar is that you will discover questions you didn’t know to ask. The presenter, Mike Collins, has been a home-based entrepreneur for over 25 years. His programs are consistently rated “Excellent.”

Course Code: SBC 3601 19P
Dates/Days: February, 15, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2024A
Instructor: Perfect Workday Co.
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

How to Ask for the Appointment and Get It: The 12 Steps to Start Getting Appointments and Stop Cold Calling!

Stop wasting your time and come learn the 12 easy steps to make an appointment with anyone. Cold calling doesn’t work but you still need to make sales appointments. Chris offers you “The Parking Lot Guarantee” that you will walk out to your car at 2pm, grab your cell phone, call your next prospect and have an outline that will dramatically increase your ability to make an appointment with that person.

Course Code: SBC 3601 07P
Dates/Days: January, 27, 2010 (W)
Course Times: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Morrissette
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

How to Start and Run a Successful Lawn Maintenance-Landscape Contracting Business

Today, many are searching for a small business enterprise they can start quickly and generate additional income. Insight and benefits of experience of a contractor that started a commercial and residential grounds-lawn maintenance corporation and owned and managed it over ten years are here for you. See how an organization can grow to mow, trim and blow over three thousand apartment every month in twelve NC towns. Explore the opportunities to complete high dollar landscape design and installations and to learn about eight other related profit centers. Learn about up front investments to start your company, small or large. Steve explains the basic fundamentals of your investments, time, and returned on investment. Get the details of equipment needs and types, cost of the equipment estimates, financing, personnel, insurance, fuel and maintenance investments and issues will be discussed. "How to bid-quote prospect jobs, contracts and opportunities" are covered as well. The pitfalls, limitations and risks will be discussed. Enter this field with your eyes wide open and know "up front" what it will take to suit your needs and expectations. Plenty of time is allowed for questions and discussion.

Course Code: SBC 3601 16P
Dates/Days: February, 08, 2010 (T)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2014
Instructor: Carver
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

How to Write a Business Plan

Fail to plan and 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 09P
Dates/Days: February, 01, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2024A
Instructor: McLamb
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Human Resources Professionals Workshop Series

Attention all HR professionals! Don’t miss this series of workshops designed with you in mind. Start 2010 off with a look at what has changed and what’s on the regulatory horizon. Have you thought about how the changing face of health care will impact your business? Are you familiar with the latest technology (Twitter, iPhone, BlackBerry Messenger)? And what about those grey areas in your profession? Do you know how to apply the rules fairly? These are just a few of the questions that will be discussed in this new series. Pre-registration is required. Contact Jackie Seare at 919-209-2595 for more information. A one time registration fee of $65 allows you to attend one or more of the sessions. Note: Non-HR professionals may also attend.

New Year, New Rules: What’s Changing in the Regulatory Environment?
Start 2010 with a look at what has changed and what’s on the regulatory horizon. From ADA to Immigration, you’ll review how new rules impact your business and what you need to be doing to stay in compliance.

Date: January 21, TH 12p-2p

Benefits and the Health Care Debate
The health care debate rages on and no one knows for sure what reform will look like. How will the changing face of health care and other benefits impact your business? This workshop will be devoted to one of the biggest challenges facing most employers – dealing with the ever rising cost of health care.

Date: February 25, TH 12p-2p

Employee Relations – New Technology = New Challenges
Twitter, iPhone, BlackBerry Messenger…how are your employees communicating with each other and with you? What do these new forms of communication mean for your business? You’ll discuss how changing communication forms and formats impact how you communicate with employees and what you learn about their lives away from work.

Date: March 25, TH 12p-2p

Is it Black or White? Dealing with Real World Situations
The rules are the rules, but…when it comes to dealing with real world situations, very few things are absolutely black and white. Managers and HR professionals deal with a lot of “grey” situations. You’ll wrap up the series with a discussion of how to apply the rules fairly while still remembering the human side of the profession.

Date: April 20, Tu. 12p-2p

Course Code: MLS 3809 01P
Dates/Days: January, 21, 2010 - April, 20, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Deb Pattison, HR Manager/SVP, KS Bank
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Intermediate Excel 2003– 2 Day (12 hrs)

This course teaches intermediate-level features and functions of Excel 2003. Students will learn how to work with large worksheets, use 3-D formulas, customize toolbar’s and menus, apply special cell formatting, sort and filter lists, create combination charts and trendlines, use Excel’s auditing features, and work with templates. This textbook also provides instructor reinforcement with the CBT program provided.

Course Code: CAS 3050 03P
Dates/Days: March, 04, 2010 - March, 11, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: M. Neiverth
Registration Fee: $67.00
Book: 1-4188-8936-9
Note: Basic Excel skills are recommended.

Intermediate Word 2003 - 2 Day (12 hrs)

This course requires the knowledge of basic word processing to transmit into the intermediate features such as working with columns, sections, Table AutoFormat, styles, the Drawing Canvas, and templates. Course activities also cover importing data from Excel, performing calculations on table data, using the Outline feature, inserting graphics, comparing and merging documents, and printing labels and envelopes. The manual is designed for quick scanning in the classroom and filled with interactive exercises that help ensure student success. The book comes with a companion CBT program.

Course Code: OSC 3643 05P
Dates/Days: January, 19, 2010 - January, 21, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: D. Witt
Registration Fee: $67.00
Book: approx. $25 ISBN: 1-4188-8957-1

Intermediate Word and Excel 2003(10 hrs)

This 2 day course will cover the next level in Word and Excel 2003 that will go beyond the basic documents and spreadsheets. This course will cover topics such as tables, formatting, tabs, mail merge, business cards, and more.

Course Code: CAS 3120 25P
Dates/Days: April, 20, 2010 - April, 22, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2012
Instructor: C. King
Registration Fee: $66.00
Book: Not Required

Intermediate Word and Excel 2007(10 hrs)

This 2 day course will cover the next level in Word and Excel 2007 that will go beyond the basic documents and spreadsheets. This course will cover topics such as tables, formatting, tabs, mail merge, business cards, and more.

Course Code: CAS 3120 26P
Dates/Days: April, 27, 2010 - April, 29, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2012
Instructor: C. King
Registration Fee: $66.00
Book: Not Required

Introduction to Green Building

Learn about the past, present, and future of Green Building. In the future, the demand for green buildings, both residential and commercial, will greatly increase. In some areas of the country green building is mandatory. This class is designed to help experienced builders or others with construction skills get started with a green building project. This class will focus on the National Green Building Standard. For additional information, contact Jackie Seare at 919-209-2595.

Course Code: EGY 2001 01P
Dates/Days: January, 30, 2010 (Sa)
Course Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Claude Canipe
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Course Code: EGY 2001 02P
Dates/Days: February, 13, 2010 (Sa)
Course Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Claude Canipe
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Introduction to Residential Construction

Have you thought about going into residential construction? Want to contract or build your own house? Learn from the ground up how to build a house. This weekend seminar is designed to give those individuals without construction experience who are thinking about residential construction or building their own house an idea of the scope of the home building project. This class is the place to start if you are interested in becoming a residential contractor. The class is a great pre-requisite to the Pre-License Residential Contractors Class if you have no experience in home construction. This is not a pre-licensing class. The class will
include working with building inspectors, county codes, reading blueprints, construction costs, and a variety of other useful information. Contact Jackie Seare at 209-2595 for additional information regarding this course.

Course Code: CAR 3112 91P
Dates/Days: May, 07, 2010 - May, 08, 2010 (F/Sa)
Course Times: Friday 6p-10p, Saturday 8a-4p
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Claude Canipe
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Introduction to the Internet–Slow Paced(12 hrs)

Learn how to use the Internet for a world of resources in your job. This course will teach you research methods, terminology, secure web surfing, and more.

Course Code: CAS 3120 07P
Dates/Days: January, 22, 2010 - February, 26, 2010 (F)
Course Times: 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Workforce Development Center 2012
Instructor: G. Parrish
Registration Fee: $67 (includes $2 tech fee)
Book: Not required

Life is Good: …and work can be too!

The Life is Good TM Company has become an icon of optimism throughout the world. Explore the philosophy that drives this fascinating and fast growing Company. Learn the surprisingly simple secrets to their success, including practical principles you can translate to any environment you work and live. Put into practice, these four pillars will improve and transform significant aspects of your work, your team’s work, your customer service, daily decision-making and your overall sense of mission and purpose as an individual and as an organization. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!

Course Code: SBC 3601 02P
Dates/Days: January, 13, 2010 (W)
Course Times: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Ostrishko
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Linkedin 101

Are you looking for a new marketing strategy for your business? Have ever though about using social media tools like Linkedin in your marketing efforts? Don’t miss this power packed session designed to get your social media traffic kick-started -don’t waste another moment online without a strategy!

Course Code: SBC 3601 44P
Dates/Days: April, 28, 2010 (W)
Course Times: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1031
Instructor: Hughey
Registration Fee: Free (You are welcome to bring your lunch.)
Book: None

Microsoft Excel 2003 with Pivot Tables

If you work with numbers, you need to know Excel. Discover how to quickly and efficiently set up fully formatted worksheets by creating formulas and functions to make your task work. Charts will also be introduced to emphasize your spreadsheets instead of just numbers. Following the Excel course, participants will learn to use Pivot Tables in Excel. This portion of the course will involve approx. 7 hours.

Course Code: CAS 3050 06F
Dates/Days: November, 17, 2009 - November, 24, 2009 (Th)
Course Times: 8:30am-3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: M. Neiverth
Registration Fee: $67 (includes $2 tech fee)
Book: N/A

Microsoft Project 2003 (12 hrs)

This course is designed to assist project managers in developing plans, assigning resources to tasks, tracking progress, and managing budgets and analyzing workloads. Students will learn how to create a new project file, create and modify task lists, create a Work Breakdown Structure, and work with task relationships. They'll also learn how to create a base calendar, assign resources to tasks, create task calendars, and create and modify tables.

Course Code: MLS 3933 01P
Dates/Days: February, 16, 2010 - February, 18, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: D. Witt
Registration Fee: $67.00
Book: ISBN: Project 2003: 1-4239-1375-2

Notary Public

This six hour class is required for people wishing to apply through the NC Secretary of State’s Office to become commissioned. Books must be purchased prior to class from the college bookstore. A minimum of 8 and a maximum of 28 students will be accepted. Participants must present a valid picture id prior to entering class. Attendees must have at least a GED or Diploma in order to obtain a Notary commission.  

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 Number 978-1-56011-480-2

 (Prepaid registration and book are required)

Course Code: MLS 3874 96F
Dates/Days: November, 30, 2009 - December, 01, 2009 (M/T)
Course Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2024B
Instructor: Shirley Dupree
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: $28.00

Course Code: MLS 3874 98P
Dates/Days: January, 11, 2010 - January, 12, 2010 (M/T)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2024B
Instructor: Shirley Dupree
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: $28.00

Course Code: MLS 3874 92P
Dates/Days: January, 22, 2010 (F)
Course Times: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Robert Thomas
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: $28.00

Course Code: MLS 3874 99P
Dates/Days: February, 08, 2010 - February, 09, 2010 (M/T)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2024B
Instructor: Shirley Dupree
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: $28.00

Course Code: MLS 3874 94P
Dates/Days: February, 19, 2010 (F)
Course Times: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Robert Thomas
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: $28.00

Course Code: MLS 3874 79P
Dates/Days: March, 08, 2010 - March, 09, 2010 (M/T)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2024B
Instructor: Shirley Dupree
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: $28.00

Course Code: MLS 3874 95P
Dates/Days: March, 19, 2010 (F)
Course Times: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Robert Thomas
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: $28.00

Course Code: MLS 3874 78P
Dates/Days: April, 12, 2010 - April, 13, 2010 (M/T)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2024B
Instructor: Shirley Dupree
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: $28.00

Course Code: MLS 3874 96P
Dates/Days: April, 16, 2010 (F)
Course Times: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Robert Thomas
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: $28.00

Course Code: MLS 3874 77P
Dates/Days: May, 03, 2010 - May, 04, 2010 (M/T)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2024B
Instructor: Shirley Dupree
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: $28.00

Course Code: MLS 3874 97P
Dates/Days: May, 07, 2010 (F)
Course Times: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Robert Thomas
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: $28.00

Old Before Sold? – Making the Right Computer Purchase Decisions for Your Business

Technology changes quickly and it seems impossible to keep up some days. We’ll show you how to balance your budget needs without buying equipment that can’t last long enough to meet your business needs. Learn basic technology terms and concepts associated with purchasing computers. Get informed about how you can plan for the future while buying for today by planning for upgrades rather than replacements during your 5-year depreciation cycle.

Course Code: SBC 3601 05P
Dates/Days: January, 21, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Course Code: SBC 3601 38P
Dates/Days: April, 15, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Pathways to BioWork

This 72-hour Pre-BioWork course focuses on the basic skills and general knowledge needed to enter the BioWork Certificate Program. It will work in the areas of Biomathematics, Reading and Science for the industry, career exploration and job preparation. To gain admission to the course, each student must have reading and math skills at the 7th grade level or higher as indicated by an assessment test.

Course Code: HRD-3004-20P
Dates/Days: February, 09, 2010 - April, 08, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: Rita Dickinson
Registration Fee: $175* (no textbook required)
Note: * Class fee may be waived if financial eligibility requirements are met. Eligibility is determined in class.

Pathways to Healthcare in Johnston County

Are you considering a career in healthcare but not sure what your options are in this area? Join this class to explore the different careers involved with the healthcare industry. Learn what types of healthcare environments exist in Johnston and surrounding counties, understand the education, experience, and employment requirements for securing these jobs, and discuss the successes and challenges of working in the field with local health care professionals.

Course Code: HRD 3004 03P
Dates/Days: January, 04, 2010 - March, 01, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: Smith
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None
Note: No class on Jan 18

Pathways to Teacher Assistant (60 hours)

This class is designed to fulfill 60 of the 96 hours of continuing education credits as well as the WorkKeys Skills assessments necessary in order to be “highly qualified” and employable by Johnston County’s Title One schools. This class includes skills reviews in the areas of Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, Locating Information, and Writing. The course also includes basic training on the computer. Tuition and fee may be waived for individuals who meet the following criteria: working and eligible for Federal Earned Income Tax Credit, or working and earning wages at or below two hundred percent (200%) of the federal poverty guidelines.

In order to register, students will need to attend a brief information session during one of the following times:

Information Sessions for Spring 2010:
November 23- 5-6 pm, Workforce Development Center
December 7- 5-6 pm, Workforce Development Center
January 4, 2010- 5-6 pm, Workforce Development Center

Information Sessions for Summer 2010:
February 22- 5-6 pm, Workforce Development Center
March 22- 5-6 pm, Workforce Development Center
April 19- 5-6 pm, Workforce Development Center
May 13- 5-6 pm, Workforce Development Center

Course Code: HRD 3004 19P
Dates/Days: January, 12, 2010 - March, 18, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1031
Instructor: Wright
Registration Fee: $175.00
Book: None

Performance Management & Coaching

How do you set performance expectations? How do you measure performance? How do you give corrective feedback to a low performing employee? What steps do you take once you’ve identified a performance problem?   How can you reward employees when there’s no money in the budget?  How can you coach staff and motivate your team? These questions and more will be addressed in this series.

Course Code: SBC 3601 12P
Dates/Days: April, 22, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center Discovery Room
Instructor: Michele Langley and Theresa Murphy
Registration Fee: FREE
Book: None

Pharmacy Assistant

This certification course covers an overview of working in a pharmacy environment. The coursework includes understanding the pharmacy team, knowing your essential skills and responsibilities as a pharmacy assistant, understanding pharmacology basics, learning about generic, trade, and chemical names of drugs commonly prescribed, understanding and filling the prescription, managing inventory, and understanding potential safety hazards when working with medicine. Class includes a rotation at a local pharmacy. Pharmacy Assistant Certificate awarded upon completion.

Course Code: PHM 3250 401F
Dates/Days: September, 08, 2009 - November, 24, 2009 (T)
Course Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center TBD
Instructor: TBD
Registration Fee: $120.00
Book: Assisting in the Pharmacy (Approximately $40)

Course Code: PHM-3250-401P
Dates/Days: January, 11, 2010 - April, 05, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Marc Allen
Registration Fee: $120.00
Book: Assisting in the Pharmacy (Approximately $40)

Course Code: PHM-3250-402
Dates/Days: February, 02, 2010 - April, 01, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Marc Allen
Registration Fee: $120.00
Book: Assisting in the Pharmacy (Approximately $40)

PowerPoint 2003 – 2 Day (12 hrs)

You can excite your co-workers, family, or friends by obtaining the power to create professional Slide Show presentations for business plans. Students will build from scratch or use the wizards to add and format text, Insert Word art and clipart, create graphs, change color schemes and design backgrounds, animation and sound.

Course Code: CAS 3060 05P
Dates/Days: February, 09, 2010 - February, 11, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: D. Witt
Registration Fee: $67.00
Book: ISBN: 1-4188-8948-2

PowerPoint and Publisher 2003(10 hrs)

This 2 day course will cover the basic fundamentals of using PowerPoint and Publisher. PowerPoint is the presentation program and Publisher is the printing program for use in brochures, flyers, and other printable documents.

Course Code: CAS 3060 06P
Dates/Days: April, 06, 2010 - April, 08, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2012
Instructor: C. King
Registration Fee: $66.00
Book: Not Required

Praxis Review

This course is designed to help current and prospective teachers pass specific discipline areas on the PRAXIS(PRAXIS I and II, PLT, and PPST). You will practice taking the exam, which should reduce your test taking anxiety, and improve your test taking skills. Your instructor will help you with reading comprehension, and help you increase your reading speed, review areas where you feel weakest, and hopefully increase your comfort level before you take the national exam. Test taking tips will be given which should assist the student with all areas of the exam.

Course Code: EDU 3003 01P
Dates/Days: April, 05, 2010 - April, 27, 2010 (M)
Location: Workforce Development Center 1031
Instructor: Wright
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Pre-Licensing Training for N.C. Home Inspectors

This course is designed to assist applicants for a NC Home Inspectors License to prepare for the required written examination.
Topics covered include: licensing laws, regulations, professional conduct and ethics, and report preparation; as well as, interior and
exterior structures, roof structures; and electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems. NOTE: The North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board requires individuals to meet specific experience and/or education requirements to be approved to take the Home Inspector License examination. Contact Jackie Seare at 209-2595 for additional information regarding this course.

Course Code: CAR 3005 91P
Dates/Days: February, 16, 2010 - March, 23, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2014
Instructor: Claude Canipe
Registration Fee: $120.00
Book: $25 (Pick up book in class.)

QuickBooks Pro 2007 2Day(16 hrs)

In this 2 day course, students learn to navigate through this complete computerized accounting system for home and business. This accelerated course includes all the features of QuickBooks software features including creating a company, working with lists, bank accounts, sales, and invoices, and paying bills, etc. Basic Computer skills are required.

Course Code: CAS 3080 03P
Dates/Days: January, 26, 2010 - January, 27, 2010 (W/Th)
Course Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: J. Foushee
Registration Fee: $67.00
Book: Not Required

QuickBooks Pro 2008 & MS Excel 2003 (24 hrs)

This course is for business owners who want to convert to QuickBooks and for those seeking part time employment operating the system for others. Students learn to navigate through the QuickBooks Accounting System, establish a company, set up a chart of accounts, and decide what information is to be managed by the software. Data lists such as customers, vendors, items to sell, etc., will be discussed, set up, and modified. Includes all data input items and payroll. MS Excel is also covered, enabling the student to create the major financial and personal worksheets commonly in use.

Course Code: CAS 3120 16P
Dates/Days: February, 23, 2010 - April, 13, 2010 (T)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2012
Instructor: J. Foushee
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: Not required. A Flash drive is required.

QuickBooks Pro 2008(10 hrs)

This course is for business owners who want to convert to QuickBooks and for those seeking part time employment operating the system for others. Students learn to navigate through the QuickBooks Accounting System, establish a company, set up a chart of accounts, and decide what information is to be managed by the software. Data lists such as customers, vendors, items to sell, etc., will be discussed, set up, and modified. Includes all data input items and payroll.

Course Code: CAS 3080 04P
Dates/Days: April, 13, 2010 - April, 15, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2012
Instructor: C. King
Registration Fee: $66.00
Book: TBD

Real Estate Post Licensing Selected Topics

This course is one of the three 30 hour courses designed to assist the provisional broker to meet the 90-hour post-licensing education requirement set by the NC Real Estate Commission. Topics include a review of agency relationships in real estate sales transactions and a real estate agent’s legal duties to clients and customers, a step-by-step review and discussion of the functions and responsibilities of a real estate agent when working with residential sellers and buyers, a review of issues associated with agent compensation and agents changing firms, and a review of license status and education issues. (Prepaid registration is required.) Contact Jackie Seare at 209-2549 with questions regarding these courses.

Course Code: RLS 3704 93P
Dates/Days: March, 18, 2010 - March, 28, 2010 (Th/F/Sa/Su)
Course Times: TH & F 6p-10p, S & Su 9:30a-1:00p
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Ginger Britt
Registration Fee: $120.00
Book: NC Real Estate Manual 2008-2009 can be purchased through North Carolina Rea Estate Commission at http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/

Real Estate Post Licensing: Broker Relationships and Responsibilities

This course is one of the three 30 hour courses designed to assist the provisional broker to meet the 90 hour post-licensing education requirement set by the NC Real Estate Commission. (Prepaid registration is required.) Book (North Carolina Real Estate Manual 2008-2009 edition) can be purchased through the North Carolina Real Estate Commission at http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/

Course Code: RLS 3704 91F
Dates/Days: November, 12, 2009 - November, 22, 2009 (Th/F/Sa/Su)
Course Times: Th/F 6:00pm-10:00pm, S/Su 9:00am-12:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2024B
Instructor: Ginger Britt
Registration Fee: $120.00
Book: NC Real Estate Manual 2008-2009 can be purchased through North Carolina Real Estate Commission at http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/

Course Code: RLS 3704 91P
Dates/Days: January, 14, 2010 - January, 24, 2010 (Th/F/Sa/Su)
Course Times: TH & F 6p-10p, S & Su 9a-12:30p
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Ginger Britt
Registration Fee: $120.00
Book: NC Real Estate Manual 2008-2009 can be purchased through North Carolina Rea Estate Commission at http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/

Real Estate Post Licensing: Contracts and Closings

This course is one of the three 30 hour courses designed to assist the provisional broker to meet the 90 hour post-licensing education requirement set by the NC Real Estate Commission
(Prepaid registration is required.) Book (North Carolina Real Estate Manual 2008-2009 edition) can be purchased through the North Carolina Real Estate Commission at http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/

Course Code: RLS 3704 92F
Dates/Days: December, 03, 2009 - December, 13, 2009 (Th/F/Sa/Su)
Course Times: Th/F 6:00pm-10:00pm, S/Su 9:00am-12:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Ginger Britt
Registration Fee: $120.00
Book: NC Real Estate Manual 2008-2009 can be purchased through North Carolina Real Estate Commission at http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/

Course Code: RLS 3704 92P
Dates/Days: February, 18, 2010 - February, 28, 2010 (Th/F/Sa/Su)
Course Times: TH & Fri. 6p-10p, Sa 9:30a-1:00p & Su 9:30a-1:00p
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Ginger Britt
Registration Fee: $120.00
Book: NC Real Estate Manual 2008-2009 can be purchased through North Carolina Rea Estate Commission at http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/

Real Estate Pre License Course

This 80 hour course provides the required training for becoming a salesperson/broker in North Carolina. This class is approved by the NC Real Estate Commission for licensure. Students must pass a required exam with 80% to successfully complete the course. (Prepaid registration is required)

Pre-requisite for enrollment:
Participants will be required to obtain a Career Readiness Certificate to be eligible to enroll in the course. This requirement can be completed by taking the three ACT WorkKeys Assessment tests for the three subject areas listed below. A fee of $10.00 per assessment is due at the time of testing. This prerequisite will help prepare you for the successful completion of the state Real Estate Licensing examination. If additional study is needed, a program of pre and post training is available from Johnston Community College’s Continuing Education Division. It is our desire that all students have successful completion of their goals. Pre-test training fees are standard Continuing Education fees based on hours of instruction.

Level 5 Reading for Information
Level 5 Applied Mathematics
Level 4 Locating Information

For Real Estate class questions, contact
Jackie Seare at 209-2595.

For testing questions, contact
Sharon Neville at 209-2591.

For pre-test training questions, contact
Heidi Harris at 209-2594.

A certificate or proof of levels completed must be presented at time of registration.

Course Code: RLS 3700 91P
Dates/Days: January, 25, 2010 - April, 05, 2010 (M/W)
Course Times: 6:15pm - 10:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Ginger Britt
Registration Fee: $175.00
Book: $40.03, Modern RE Practice in NC can be purchased at the JCC bookstore.
Note: No class on February 15

Residential /General Contractors License

Would you like to be your own boss and build homes? This class prepares students to sit for the residential and or general contractor’s licensing exam. Emphasis will be placed on types of questions found on the exam. (Prepaid Registration is required.)

Course Code: CAR 3118 90F
Dates/Days: November, 20, 2009 - November, 22, 2009 (F/Sa/Su)
Course Times: F 6p-10p, Sa 8a-4p, Su 1p-5p
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Claude Canipe
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: TBA

Search Engine Optimization: A Walkthrough

In this course you will be taken through the process of optimizing a small business webpage for search engines. You will learn how to: determine quality keywords and phrases for your search engine optimization goals; create and edit meta tags within your website to best represent your web page to search engines; modify site content to reflect the image you are trying to present to the search engines; take advantage of accessibility features that double as search engine optimization methods; and to track your progress on your road to successful search engine positioning.

Course Code: SBC 3601 18P
Dates/Days: February, 11, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2012
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Course Code: SBC 3601 42P
Dates/Days: April, 22, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Sell to the Federal Government Now!

Do you want a share of over $5 billion in military and other federal purchases in North Carolina every year? Your existing business can sell to federal government agencies including military installations, EPA, Agriculture, Coast Guard, VA and others right here in North Carolina and across the country. Federal business is booming. It's for you; you can do it, and the Military Business Center (NCMBC) can help!

The session will include Information about:
* How the government buys - and where you business fits in
* Socio-economic and small business programs in federal government contracting
* Registering as a government contractor: know the language, know the steps
* Identifying and pursuing prime and subcontract opportunities
* Teaming in government contracting: you don't have to "go it alone!"
* Marketing your business to government buyers and prime contractors
* North Carolina Military Business Center resources to help you find, compete for and win contracts

Course Code: SBC 3601 26P
Dates/Days: March, 10, 2010 (W)
Course Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Pogue
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Spanish for Healthcare

Learn to communicate with the growing Hispanic population. This class concentrates on conversational techniques and basic word phrases intended for the healthcare environment. Emphasis will be placed on pronunciation and oral exercises. Participants will learn and practice basic greetings, general administration questions, requests, and responses, how to obtain patient information, and vocabulary for laboratory examinations and procedures. The participants will practice their new skills with partners, in small cooperative groups, and as a class. (Prepaid Registration is required.)

Course Code: FLI 3710 22P
Dates/Days: February, 03, 2010 - March, 24, 2010 (W)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Reggie Matthews
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: Que le duele?

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 3710 02P
Dates/Days: January, 28, 2010 - April, 01, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034A
Instructor: Reggie Matthews
Registration Fee: $120.00
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 3710 04P
Dates/Days: January, 25, 2010 - March, 29, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034A
Instructor: Reggie Matthews
Registration Fee: $120.00
Book: $24.55, Spanish Now

Summer Workshop 2010

A 48 hour class designed to fill teacher renewal credit hours or plan A of the Teacher Assistant Certificate program. This year’s topics include:

JoCo History in the Classroom
A Different Set of Tools for a Successful Learning Environment
Spanish for Teachers
Teaching the Holocaust

Course Code: EDU 3001 01U
Dates/Days: July, 06, 2010 - July, 30, 2010 (M/T/W/Th)
Course Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Harris, Shumate, TBA
Registration Fee: $120.00
Book: None

Sustainable Housing and Building Green: What Agents Should Know

Course Code: SEF 3001 98P
Dates/Days: March, 30, 2010 (T)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Ginger Britt
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: TBA

Course Code: SEF 3001 99P
Dates/Days: May, 01, 2010 (Sa)
Course Times: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Ginger Britt
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: TBA

TA Training Level One (36 hours)

This class is designed to fulfill the remaining 36 hours of the 96 hours of continuing education credits necessary in order to be “highly qualified” and employable by Johnston County’s Title One schools. This class focuses on skills needed in the classroom such as classroom management, EC issues and laws, discipline, and communication.

Course Code: EDU 3010 01F
Dates/Days: October, 29, 2009 - December, 10, 2009 (T/Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1031
Instructor: Heard
Registration Fee: $120.00
Book: NA

Course Code: EDU 3010 01P
Dates/Days: March, 23, 2010 - April, 29, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1031
Instructor: Wright
Registration Fee: $120.00
Book: NA

Taking the Guesswork Out of Recognizing Substance Abuse in the Workplace

Are you observing dilated or contracted pupils, slurring of speech, or behaviors that previously have not been exhibited by an employee? If so, drugs and/or alcohol may be involved. Take the guess work out of suspecting an employee with a drug or alcohol problem. Learn the warning signs of substance abuse and the signs of impairment. Learn the appropriate approach to act on your suspicions and how to prevent substance abuse in the workplace. This is a great session for managers, supervisors, human resource professionals, safety officials, and designated employer representatives.

Course Code: SBC 3601 31P
Dates/Days: March, 24, 2010 (W)
Course Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Harris
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Tax Implications for Starting Your Small Business

Get your business off on the right foot by complying with North Carolina tax laws from the beginning. Learn about topics ranging from the proper registration of your business to how to handle complicated withholding challenges to how to pay the right amount of property taxes. This seminar will give you all the information you need on your state tax obligations, freeing up your time to focus on growing the business.

Course Code: SBC 3601 30P
Dates/Days: March, 22, 2010 (T)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2024A
Instructor: NC Department of Revenue
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

The ABC’s of Starting a Business

Starting your own business may seem like an overwhelming task, but it really is not that hard if you take it step by step. This workshop is an in-depth walk through on the mechanics of developing a business concept, feasibility, licensing, and the written plan, plus the financial projections by line item. This workshop is a must for those starting their own business.

Course Code: SBC 3601 14P
Dates/Days: February, 02, 2010 (T)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034A
Instructor: Killette
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

The Perfect Workday

What would be a perfect workday for you? Can you describe it? If you could set and meet your priorities, work more effectively with the people around you and move closer to a balanced life, wouldn’t that come close to a perfect workday? This seminar is just for you!
- Understand how much time you really have
- Plan on purpose and plan with a purpose
- Set and track priorities: Are you trying to do too much?
- Confront and handle the information avalanche
- Get It done and still have a life

Course Code: SBC 3601 34P
Dates/Days: March, 31, 2010 (W)
Course Times: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Perfect Workday Co.
Registration Fee: Free (You are welcome to bring your lunch.)
Book: None

The Role of the Supervisor

The role of the 21st century supervisor demands skills in the areas of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, negotiating, coaching, project management, and much, much more. This class will examine all of these roles, including how to avoid making the mistakes that most supervisors make in their new roles.

Course Code: SBC 3601 10P
Dates/Days: April, 08, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center Discovery Room
Instructor: Michele Langley and Theresa Murphy
Registration Fee: FREE
Book: None

Updates Course

Course Code: SEF 3001 100P
Dates/Days: April, 01, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Ginger Britt
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: NC Real Estate Manual 2008-2009 can be purchased through North Carolina Rea Estate Commission at http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/

Course Code: SEF 3001 101P
Dates/Days: May, 01, 2010 (Sa)
Course Times: 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Ginger Britt
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: NC Real Estate Manual 2008-2009 can be purchased through North Carolina Rea Estate Commission at http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/

Using Social Media to Market Your Business

Are you looking for a new marketing strategy for your business? Have ever though about using social media tools like Facebook, MySpace, Linkedin, or Twitter in your marketing efforts? Don’t miss this power packed session designed to get your social media traffic kick-started -don’t waste another moment online without a strategy!

Course Code: SBC 3601 37P
Dates/Days: April, 14, 2010 (W)
Course Times: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Hughey
Registration Fee: Free (You are welcome to bring your lunch.)
Book: None

Validation Documentation

This course provides participants with fundamental understanding of engineering documentation that supports validation. The course will address the different types of documentation, the purpose of each document type, and how the documents are utilized by industry to ensure compliance to GMPs. The course will provide samples of document types and the student will follow basic exercises to gain experience in interpreting information. Participants will learn how to properly review and extract data from engineering drawings, specifications and certificates. The course will highlight good documentation practices for both vendor supplied data and protocol execution.

Course Code: SEF 3001 96P
Dates/Days: February, 04, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Cathy Middelberg
Registration Fee: $145.00

Visio Professional 2003 (12 hrs)

This course is for anyone needing to create basic business graphics using Visio. This 2 day workshop will teach the basic to intermediate functions and features of Visio Professional 2003. Students will learn how to work with stencils, objects, flowcharts, and master shapes. They’ll learn how to connect shapes, enter and format text and set file properties. Background pages, detail pages, and Print Preview are also covered.

Course Code: CAS 3040 01F
Dates/Days: December, 01, 2009 - December, 03, 2009 (T/Th)
Course Times: 8:30am-3:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2012
Instructor: M. Neiverth
Registration Fee: $67 (includes $2 tech fee)
Book: ISBN: 0-619-20524-5
Note: Basic Computer skills are required.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Continuing Education

This 6 hour course examines the operations, laboratory, rules, regulations, recordkeeping, etc. of Biological Wastewater Operations. Course work covers the following topics: Effects of untreated wastewater on the environment, troubleshooting, activated sludge, and NCDENR-DWQ rules and regulations. It meets the continuing education requirements of the NC Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission.

Course Code: SEF 3001 30P
Dates/Days: February, 25, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Russell Brice
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Course Code: SEF 3001 31P
Dates/Days: April, 08, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Russell Brice
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Web to English Translation: Effectively Communicating with your Web Developer

Does talking to your web developer leave you questioning whether they learned English in high school? Are you left unsure of whether the language barrier challenges will eliminate any hope of getting the online image you are hoping for? Get familiar with some of the common terms and concepts in the web design industry. Learn where to find answers to become an educated consumer of these services. Explore some of the different types of web sites and marketing approaches used online and how these can be aligned with your business plan.

Course Code: SBC 3601 03P
Dates/Days: January, 14, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Course Code: SBC 3601 29P
Dates/Days: March, 18, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2012
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Website 411: A Guide to Improving Your Online Presence

This seminar will help you to better understand how to improve your chances at success when doing business online. Learn ways in which you can add features to your existing website to better improve your customer retention, increase online sales and inquiries, track performance, and achieve higher search engine positioning. Plan to take some of these ideas back to your office for immediate use or to pass on to your web designer to improve your online presence. Participants should be familiar with basic web design concepts or have a website for their business.

Course Code: SBC 3601 17F
Dates/Days: December, 03, 2009 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Course Code: SBC 3601 08P
Dates/Days: January, 28, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm- 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2012
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Course Code: SBC 3601 35P
Dates/Days: April, 08, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2012
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: Free
Book: None

Work Zone Flagger Training 4 Hour Course

Controlling traffic through work areas is one of the most important – and dangerous- operations in construction maintenance.   This course is a comprehensive skill-building session that meets federal industry guidelines: the Manual on Uniform Traffic control Devices guidelines and the ANSI standard ISEA-107-1999. The Office of Highway Safety, the Federal Highway Administration and several state Departments of Transportation have reviewed this program. This course also complies with the North Carolina Department of Transportation requirements. 
 This course is a must for the novice construction work zone flaggers in both one-and-two-person flagging operations. Experienced flaggers can attend this course as a refresher. Pre-registration is required. Contact Jackie Seare at 209-2595 for more information.

Course Code: SEF 3001 01P
Dates/Days: May, 06, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 1034B
Instructor: Safety and Health Council of North Carolina
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

WorkKeys®- CRC Test Prep

This class is designed to prepare students to take the WorkKeys® assessments. Each area of concentration will cover basic subject matter needed to upgrade skill level and prepare the student to take the WorkKeys® exam. A fee is required for the test and is free to qualified participants. Tuition and fee may be waived for individuals who meet the following criteria: unemployed, received notice of pending layoff, working and eligible for Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (FEIT), or working and earning wages at or below two hundred percent(200%) of the federal poverty guidelines. A minimum of 8 or a maximum of 16 students will be accepted. (Prepaid registration is required.)

Course Code: HRD 3004 21P
Dates/Days: January, 19, 2010 - January, 28, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2020
Instructor: E. Harris
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Course Code: HRD 3004 22P
Dates/Days: February, 15, 2010 - February, 24, 2010 (M/W)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2020
Instructor: E. Harris
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Course Code: HRD 3004 23P
Dates/Days: March, 16, 2010 - March, 25, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2020
Instructor: E. Harris
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None

Course Code: HRD 3004 24P
Dates/Days: April, 12, 2010 - April, 21, 2010 (M/W)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Workforce Development Center 2020
Instructor: E. Harris
Registration Fee: $65.00
Book: None