| Fall 2008 Continuing Education Schedule | |
| CONTINUING EDUCATION COMPUTER CLASSES | |
| EDUCATION TO GO CLASSES | |
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES | |
| FIRE FIGHTER SPECIALTY CLASSES | |
| SMALL BUSINESS CENTER | |
| Adventures in Television: More Human Than Human | |
| Good stories make us think differently than we did before we experienced the story. This is true whether the story is written, spoken, or filmed. While we can learn from non-fiction (such as history), often legends and “made-up” stories are the ones that make a deep impression on us and stick with us as we journey through our own life. This class will examine the question of “what does it mean to be human?” by exploring examples from contemporary television. Using shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Battlestar Galactica, and Doctor Who, the class will spend six weeks looking at the question “Are we human because of our physical body and chemistry or because of our actions and choices?” from a variety of perspectives. Come join us as we work to answer that question. The class is open to humans, vampires with souls, and reformed Cylons; however, Daleks need not apply. 12 hours. Instructor: Dale Koontz | |
| 10-07-08 to 11-11-08 | Tuesday 6–8 PM |
| Location TBA | Registration fee $40 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Auto Safety Inspection | |
| This class prepares students to
renew and obtain the license for North Carolina Auto Safety Inspection. Class is limited. 8 hours. Instructor: Larry Carpenter, Jr. |
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| 10-20-08 to 10-21-08 | Tuesday 9 AM-12 PM, Monday, Tuesday 6–10 PM |
| Student Activities Center 1138 | Registration fee $40Registration fee $50 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Bridge, Beginner | |
| If you have always wanted to play
bridge, this is the class that can get you started. This class is for those who want to learn and those who want to refresh their basic bridge playing skills. No materials required. Class size is limited. 45 hours. Instructor: Nancy Horner |
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| 08-18-08 to 12-08-08 | Monday 1–4 PM |
| Shelby Senior Center | Registration fee $55Registration fee $40 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Bridge, Intermediate | |
| This class is for intermediate bridge players. Students should have some basic knowledge of bridge rules. This is a good course to refresh the basics of bridge playing and is a follow-up to the Beginner Bridge class. Class size is limited. 45 hours. Instructor: Nancy Horner | |
| 08-18-08 to 12-08-08 | Monday 9 AM–12 PM |
| Shelby Senior Center | Registration fee $40 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Cake Decorating | |
| An ideal course for the homemaker who would like to learn the art and techniques of decorating cakes for all occasions. Instruction includes preparation and application of various icings, borders, writing, drawing, and making flowers for cakes. Class is limited. 25 hours. Instructor: Ola Shockey | |
| 09-08-08 to 12-01-08 | Monday 6–8:30 PM |
| Hunt Campus Center 2042 | Registration fee $40 plus kit |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Cake Decorating | |
| Class is limited. 25 hours. Instructor: Ola Shockey | |
| 09-11-08 to 12-04-08 | Thursday 6–8:30 PM |
| Hunt Campus Center 2042 | Registration fee $40 plus kit |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Ceramics | |
| A popular class where students learn of the formation, finishing, and firing of creative pottery. Finishing processes will include pouring, cleaning the greenware, decorating, and glazing and firing for the finished product. 45 hours. Instructor: Joyce Condrey | |
| 08-19-08 to 12-09-08 | Tuesday 9 AM–12 PM |
| Hunt Campus Center 2042 | Reg. fee $40 plus $16 materials fee |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Conversational Spanish | |
| This course provides the basic elements of conversing in Spanish. Emphasis is placed on listening and speaking skills. The basic necessities needed for most workplace environments will be covered. 36 hours. Instructor: Mary Goodwin | |
| 08-19-08 to 11-11-08 | Tuesday 6–9 PM |
| Location TBA | Registration fee $60 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Defensive Driving | |
| The District Attorney does not want to see you in Court. If you have been charged with certain moving violations, the Defensive Driving Program may be for you. For more information, call 704-484-4015. | |
| Doll Making, Porcelain | |
Students will learn the complete process of porcelain doll making as well as other porcelain items; pouring, cleaning greenware; cutting out eyes and insertion; painting dolls; assembling and wigging. Some dressing instruction. Heritage heirloom instruction. 45 hours. Instructor: Helen Lamoureux |
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| 08-20-08 to 12-10-08 | Wednesday 9 AM–12 PM |
| Hunt Campus Center 2042 | Reg. fee $40 plus $30 materials fee |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Electrical Contractor Renewal | |
This course is designed to meet the annual Continuing Education requirements for licensed Electrical Contractors. 8 hours. Instructor: Brian Pruett |
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| 10-25-08 | Saturday 8 AM–5 PM |
| Paksoy Technology Center 3108 | Registration fee $50 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Floral Design | |
| Class will cover basic floral design including bow making, door wreaths, and center pieces. Students will purchase their own supplies. 30 hours. Instructor: Renee Walker | |
| 09-02-08 to 11-11-08 | Tuesday 6–9 PM |
| Boiling Springs Florist | Registration fee $40 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Freeing Creative Expressions Through Writing, Part II | |
| Participants in this class will have the opportunity to discover and/or enhance the creative writer in themselves by exploring their creative writing style and by improving their writing style by developing technique. Experimentation and practice of a rainbow of writing (poetry, fiction/non-fiction, drama) will be emphasized. Beginners welcomed. 24 hours. Instructor: Dottie McIntyre | |
| 09-11-08 to 11-06-08 | Thursday 6–9 PM |
| Student Activities Center 1134 | Registration fee $40 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Knitting | |
| Knitting is becoming popular once again with the new and exciting yarns used to make scarves, dish cloths, ponchos, shawls, and pocketbooks. Learn basic knitting stitches, terminology, and pattern reading and finish several small projects. Students will need to bring size 8-10 needles and one skein of kitchen cotton to the first class. Additional supplies will be discussed in class. 12 hours. Instructor: Terry Melton | |
| 08-21-08 to 10-09-08 | Thursday 6–8 PM |
| Location TBA | Registration fee $40 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Knitting a Felted Purse or Hat | |
Learn the process of felting as you make a purse or hat. Felting is the art of shrinking your knitting on purpose. Knowledge of basic knit stitch is required. You will need size 15 circular 16” needles and at least 250 yards of 100% wool yarn. 8 hours. Instructor: Terry Melton |
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| 11-13-08 to 12-11-08 | Thursday 6–8 PM |
| Location TBA | Registration fee $40 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Needle Felting | |
| This class will explore the basics and create simple designs such as ornaments, brooches, and embellishments on garments or felted projects using needle felting. Needle Felting is a popular fiber arts craft created without the use of water. Special barbed felting needles are used by the artist as a sculpting tool. Using a single needle or a small group of needles in a hand tool, these needles are used to sculpt the wool fiber. The barbs catch the scales on the fiber and push them through the layers of wool tangling and binding them together much like the wet felting process. Fine details can be achieved using this technique and is also popular for 3-D felted work. 8 hours. Instructor: Terry Melton | |
| 10-16-08 to 11-06-08 | Thursday 6–8 PM |
| Location TBA | Registration fee $40 plus $15 materials fee |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Notary Public | |
| A 6-hour course designed to prepare participants to be commissioned as a Notary Public with the State of North Carolina. Topics to be covered are requirements for collecting fees, general powers and limitations, oaths and affirmations, depositions, affidavits and negotiable instruments. Participants must reside or work in the state of North Carolina , and read and write English. High School Diploma or GED is required. Class size is limited to 20 participants. 6 hours. Instructor: Debbie Wortman | |
| 08-25-08 to 08-28-08 | Monday, Thursday 6–9 PM |
| Student Activities Center 1140 | Registration fee $50 Plus Book |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Notary Public | |
| 6 hours. Instructor: Debbie Wortman | |
| 09-16-08 to 09-18-08 | Tuesday, Thursday 9 AM–12 PM |
| Student Activities Center 1138 | Registration fee $50 Plus Book |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Notary Public | |
| 6 hours. Instructor: Debbie Wortman | |
| 10-20-08 to 10-23-08 | Monday, Thursday 6–9 PM |
| Student Activities Center 1140 | Registration fee $50 Plus Book |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Notary Public | |
| 6 hours. Instructor: Debbie Wortman | |
| 11-18-08 to 11-20-08 | Tuesday, Thursday 9 AM–12 PM |
| Student Activities Center 1138 | Registration fee $50 Plus Book |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Notary Public | |
| 6 hours. Instructor: Debbie Wortman | |
| 12-08-08 to 12-11-08 | Monday, Thursday 6–9 PM |
| Student Activities Center 1138 | Registration fee $50 Plus Book |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| OBD II Emission Control Inspection | |
| This course is designed to prepare
auto technicians and service personnel as OBD emission inspectors for
motor vehicles. Course topics include regulations and test inspection
procedures required by the NC DMV – Enforcement Section – for OBD emission
inspectors. Upon completion a student should understand the rules, regulations
and procedures for OBD emission inspections, be able to inspect a vehicle
properly and be prepared to sit for the state certification exam. Class
size is limited. 8 hours. Instructor: Larry Carpenter, Jr. |
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| 08-18-08 to 08-19-08 | Monday, Tuesday 6–10 PM |
| Student Activities Center 1134 | Registration fee $50 Plus Book |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| OBD II Emission Control Inspection | |
| 8 hours. Instructor: Larry Carpenter, Jr. | |
| 11-17-08 to 11-18-08 | Monday, Tuesday 6–10 PM |
| Student Activities Center 1138 | Registration fee $50 Plus Book |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| OBD II Emission Control Inspection Renewal | |
This 4-hour review course meets the State requirements for renewing the OBD II Emission Control Inspection License. Class size is limited. 4 hours. Instructor: Larry Carpenter, Jr. |
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| 09-15-08 | Monday 6–10 PM |
| Student Activities Center 1138 | Registration fee $50 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| OBD II Emission Control Inspection Renewal | |
| Class size is limited. 4 hours. Instructor: Larry Carpenter, Jr. | |
| 12-15-08 | Monday 6–10 PM |
| Student Activities Center 1138 | Registration fee $50 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Oil Painting, Beginner | |
This course will emphasize the basic principles of oil painting which will include tone values, basic shapes, color theory and color mixing. The first class will include a demonstration and explanation of materials needed for the class. 36 hours. Instructor: Sandra Dwork |
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| 09-06-08 to 12-06-08 | Saturday 9 AM–12 PM |
| Shelby Senior Center | Registration fee $40 |
| Students 65 for older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Oil Painting Studio Class: Intermediate to Advanced Painters | |
| This class is for painters who have basic painting skills and desire to pursue individual projects. Emphasis will be on working from one's own source material with a focus on concept and design of the painting and color interpretation. Demonstrations by the instructor and videos will be utilized to explain techniques. Students will purchase their own supplies. Class size is limited. 42 hours. Instructor: Barbara Ghigo | |
| 09-03-08 to 12-10-08 | Wednesday 9 AM–12 PM |
| Shelby Senior Center | Registration fee $40 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Oil Painting Studio Class: Intermediate to Advanced Painters | |
| 42 hours. Instructor: Barbara Ghigo | |
| 09-04-08 to 12-11-08 | Thursday 9 AM–12 PM |
| Shelby Senior Center | Registration fee $40 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Quilting, Advanced | |
| Instruction in the techniques of quilting which will include: patchwork, applique, shadow applique, soft shading, lap quilting, making pillows, drafting patterns, and continuous bias binding. 48 hours. Instructor: Brenda Arrowood | |
| 08-19-08 to 12-09-08 | Tuesday 9 AM–12 PM |
| Shelby Senior Center | Registration fee $40 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Quilting, Beginner | |
| Instruction in the basic techniques
and terminologies of quilting for the beginner. 48 hours. Instructor: Brenda Arrowood |
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| 08-19-08 to 12-09-08 | Tuesday 1–4 PM |
| Shelby Senior Center | Registration fee $4 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Quilting, Machine (Beginner) | |
| Instruction in the basic techniques
and terminologies of quilting for the beginner. 24 hours. Instructor: Tammie Lee |
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| 09-08-08 to 10-27-08 | Monday 10 AM–1 PM |
| Lee Sewing Center | Registration fee $50 |
| Everyone must pay. | |
| Quilting, Machine (Intermediate) | |
| Each student will complete the same project in this intermediate machine quilting class. Students will make pieced machine quilting blocks for a quilt the size of their choosing. Students will be required to purchase their own materials. Class size is limited. 30 hours. Instructor: Tammie Lee | |
| 09-08-08 to 11-10-08 | Monday 6–9 PM |
| Lee Sewing Center | Registration fee $50 |
| Everyone must pay. | |
| Real Estate Broker-In-Charge | |
| For Brokers-In-Charge Only. 4 hours. Instructor: Tom Daniel | |
| 10-21-08 | Tuesday 1–5 PM |
| Student Activities Center 1139, 1140 | Registration fee: $50 |
| Everyone must pay. | |
| Real Estate Update/Elective | |
| A course designed to give real estate agents their four-hour mandatory continuing education requirement and four-hour elective. The update will meet 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and the elective will meet from 1:30–5:30 p.m. 8 hours. Instructor: Tom Daniel | |
| 10-22-08 | Wednesday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Student Activities Center 1139, 1140 | Registration fee $75 |
| Everyone must pay. | |
| Scrapbooking | |
| Learn step-by-step how to turn your photos and memorabilia into treasured keepsake albums. The instructor will provide detailed information on safe photo preservation and will help you start and continue your album project. Students will purchase their own supplies. First night will consist of a demonstration and students will receive a list of supplies needed. Class size is limited. 18 hours. Instructor: Teralea Moore | |
| 09-09-08 to 10-21-08 | Tuesday 6–9 PM |
| Location TBA | Registration fee $40 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
Sewing, Beginner |
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| Have you ever wanted to learn to sew or brush-up on your sewing skills? In this basic sewing class, students will learn the tools of the trade and how to use them - from the sewing machine to pattern interpretation and fitting, thread types, and fabric types. All students will work on the same project: a warm-up suit (pants and jacket) or (skirt and jacket). Students will be required to bring basic sewing supplies and purchase pattern, thread, and fabric for their projects. Bring your own sewing machine or use one of ours. Students should bring only pencil and paper for the first few classes. 36 hours. Instructor: Kelly Eggers | |
| 08-18-08 to 11-17-08 | Monday 6–9 PM |
| Shelby Senior Center | Registration fee $40 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| The Sociology of Sport | |
| This course will examine the role of sports in today's society. Emphasis will be placed on how sociological theories may be used to understand sport in American culture. If you are interested in further examining the institution of sport and its influence on contemporary American society this course is for you. Please wear or bring a symbol of your favorite team to the first night of class. 8 hours. Instructor: Traci Yates | |
| 09-16-08 to 10-14-08 | Tuesday 6–8 PM |
| Location TBA | Registration fee $40 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Wood Carving | |
| Beginners or experienced carvers come join us and learn to carve a 12-piece Nativity set. Carve as fast or as slow as you are comfortable. If you don't complete all of the 3D figurines you will have the patterns to work on them at your own pace. Individual help will be provided as needed. We will be carving in bass wood and the largest block of wood needed will be 2 1/2” x 6 1/2”. Students should bring their own tools: carving knives, “V” groves, gouges or rotary tool and rotary bits. 35 hours. Instructor: Ray Rice | |
| 08-19-08 to 11-25-08 | Tuesday 6:30–9 PM |
| CCC Fieldhouse | Registration fee $40 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
Woodworking, Beginner |
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| This course will cover the basics of woodworking. Students will become familiar with woodworking machinery, learn how to select and buy wood, and design and complete a small project. Each student will need unlined drawing paper, a drafting pencil, an architect's scale, tape measure, safety glasses, a small calculator, and dust masks. Students will purchase their own materials. The class will meet on campus for the first two meetings and then at Cabinet Makers Limited beside Crest High School . Class size is limited. 60 hours. Instructor: Gary Reynolds | |
| 08-18-08 to 12-08-08 | Monday 6–10 PM |
| Cabinet Makers Limited | Registration fee $40 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Woodworking, Advanced | |
| This course will be a continuation of the beginner woodworking class and will cover more advanced techniques and projects. Students should have taken Gary 's beginner woodworking class before registering for this class. Each student will need unlined drawing paper, a drafting pencil, an architect's scale, tape measure, safety glasses, a small calculator, and dust masks. Students will purchase their own materials. Class size is limited. 60 hours. Instructor: Gary Reynolds | |
| 08-19-08 to 12-09-08 | Tuesday 6–10 PM |
| Cabinet Makers Limited | Registration fee $40 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Writing Novels and Other Literary Experiences | |
| This class will focus on writing novels, collections, doing layouts, and marketing will be emphasized. The class will include all aspects of writing and publishing. 24 hours. Instructor: Robert L. Williams | |
| 09-09-08 to 11-04-08 | Tuesday 6–9 PM |
| Student Activities Center 1134 | Registration fee $55 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
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| Computer Basics | |
| Learn the basics of personal computer use. The course will cover topics such as basic windows, word processing, and spreadsheet applications. Other areas of instruction will include an introduction to email and the Internet. 36 hours. Instructor: Deborah Young | |
| 08-18-08 to 11-17-08 | Monday 6–9 PM |
| Hunt Campus Center 2071 | Registration fee $60 |
| Students 65 for older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
Computer Basics for Seniors |
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Learn the basics of personal computer use in a course designed for senior students. The course will cover topics such as basic windows, word processing, and spreadsheet applications. Other areas of instruction will include an introduction to email and the Internet. 24 hours. Instructor: Steve Putnam |
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| 09-12-08 to 12-12-08 | Friday 12:30–2:30 PM |
| Paksoy Technology Center 3201 | Registration fee $40 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Computer Basics for Seniors II | |
| This course will build on the fundamentals of computer basics. Recommended for students who have completed Computer Basics (Introduction to Computers) or are already familiar with basic computer functions. 24 hours. Instructor: Steve Putnam | |
| 09-12-08 to 12-12-08 | Friday 9:30–11:30 AM |
| Paksoy Technology Center 3201 | Registration fee $40 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Computer Hardware/Software Installation | |
| Students will take a computer apart and put it back together again, learn the parts of a computer and each part's function, learn how to install an operating system, memory, and replace a CD ROM, etc., and learn some good practices on how to back up important information on the system. 30 hours. Instructor: Steve Putnam | |
| 09-11-08 to 12-11-08 | Thursday 9:30 AM–12 PM |
| Paksoy Technology Center 3210 | Registration fee $55 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Working with Digital Images Using Paint Shop Pro | |
| This class will cover the basics of working with digital images, how to transfer digital images from your camera to your computer in an organized manner, and how to scan photographs or other images into your computer. Students will use PaintShop Pro by Corel to edit and alter these photographs and images. This will include basic editing such as cropping and altering the contrast, brightness, and color depth, as well as, changing the actual content of the images, moving elements from one image to another, and removing blemishes or unwanted areas. Student will also learn how to output these images and email them to their friends. There will also be time to cover other areas of interest in digital imaging including how to take good digital photos. This should be a fun class for anyone interested in working with digital images and photo editing! 30 hours. Instructor: Steve Putnam | |
| 09-09-08 to 12-09-08 | Tuesday 9:30 AM–12 PM |
| Paksoy Technology Center 3205 | Registration fee $40 |
| Students 65 or older do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
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| Medical Coding (Online) | |
| Learn how to use the CPT manual and the ICD-9-CM manual to find medical codes for any disease, condition, treatment, or surgical procedure. 24 hours. | |
| 08-20-08 to 09-26-08 | Wednesday, Friday |
| Education to Go Online | Registration fee $55 |
Introduction to Microsoft Access 2003 (Online) |
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| Learn how to use this powerful and award-winning database to store, locate, print, and automate access to just about any type of important information. You will learn how to create tables, relationships, custom data entry forms, queries, reports, mailing labels, and macros. You will also learn how to merge the data in your Access tables with Microsoft Word form letters. 24 hours. | |
| 08-20-08 to 09-26-08 | Wednesday, Friday |
| Education to Go Online | Registration fee $55 |
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2003 (Online) |
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| Discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. Learn the secrets behind writing powerful mathematical formulas, using the function wizard to quickly and automatically calculate statistics, loan payments, future value, and more. Learn the best ways to sort and analyze data, create custom charts and graphs, create 3-dimensional workbooks, build links between files, endow your worksheets with decision-making capabilities and automate oft-repeated tasks with macros and buttons. 24 hours. | |
| 08-20-08 to 09-26-08 | Wednesday, Friday |
| Education to Go Online | Registration fee $55 |
| Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2003 (Online) | |
Learn to work faster using features such as Pivot Table, Solver, and Auto Filter. Build worksheets with decision-making capabilities, and learn to use advanced graphing techniques. 24 hours. |
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| 08-20-08 to 09-26-08 | Wednesday, Friday |
| Education to Go Online | Registration fee $55 |
| Introduction to PowerPoint 2003 (Online) | |
| Learn how to create dazzling slide presentations with awesome multimedia slides, charts, outlines, graphs, clip art, hypertext links, and special effects. 24 hours. | |
| 08-20-08 to 09-26-08 | Wednesday, Friday |
| Education to Go Online | Registration fee $55 |
| Introduction to Microsoft Word 2003 (Online) | |
| Learn how to create and modify documents in Word, the strongest and most popular word-processing program available. Learn how to add, move, and edit text, move words from one part of your document to another, work on how to move documents simultaneously, change the size or appearance of text, change margins and tab settings, automatically center, right align, justify, and indent text; run the integrated grammar and spelling checker; use the thesaurus, and save, retrieve, copy, organize, and print your documents. 24 hours. | |
| 08-20-08 to 09-26-08 | Wednesday, Friday |
| Education to Go Online | Registration fee $55 |
Intermediate Microsoft Word 2003 (Online) |
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| Take advantage of Word's publishing capabilities to easily create flyers, newsletters, brochures, and other heavily formatted documents. Gain an understanding of basic graphic design principles as you set up columns and tables within your documents; insert, reposition, edit and resize graphic images; draw lines; surround your text or graphics with borders; achieve dramatic effects by varying the size, appearance, and orientation of your text, and more. 24 hours. | |
| 08-20-08 to 09-26-08 | Wednesday, Friday |
| Education to Go Online | Registration fee $55 |
| Microsoft Word 2003 in the Classroom (Online) | |
| Learn to create, open, edit, and save documents, as well as create tabs and margins, set left, center, right, and justified spacing, add clip art and tables, and complete a host of other exciting tasks. This course is vital for today's teachers who have to produce and achieve so much in so little time. 24 hours. | |
| 08-20-08 to 09-26-08 | Wednesday, Friday |
| Education to Go Online | Registration fee $55 |
| Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 (Online) | |
| Learn how to add, move through,
and edit text, move words from one part of your document to another, work
on two or more documents simultaneously, change the size or appearance
of text, change margins and tab settings, automatically center, right align,
justify, and indent text; run the integrated grammar and spelling checker;
use the thesaurus, and save, retrieve, copy, organize, and print your documents.
24 hours. |
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| 08-20-08 to 09-26-08 | Wednesday, Friday |
| Education to Go Online | Registration fee $55 |
| Photoshop 7 for the Absolute Beginner (Online) | |
| If you want to work with graphics, Photoshop is the program you will most need to learn. This course will teach you how to use Photoshop with detailed, step-by-step instructions that you'll have no trouble following—even if you've never used a computer for graphics before! This course begins with and introduction to the Photoshop environment. Learn how to create simple digital paintings. Edit your own photographs to remove red-eye, get rid of dust and scratches, and correct image exposure. 24 hours. | |
| 08-20-08 to 09-26-08 | Wednesday, Friday |
| Education to Go Online | Registration fee $55 |
| Photoshop Elements 5 for the Digital Photographer (Online) | |
| Adobe's Photoshop Elements 5.0
provides the tools you need for quick fixes and detailed enhancement. Take
control as you discover the exciting features of this award-winning package
designed for photo enthusiasts. Created for those with no image-editing
experience, this class will take you from novice to accomplished user.
24 hours. |
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| 08-20-08 to 09-26-08 | Wednesday, Friday |
| Education to Go Online | Registration fee $55 |
| Creating Web Pages | |
| Learn how to design, create, and post your very own site on the Web. Discover low-cost marketing techniques and search engine strategies. 24 hours. | |
| 08-20-08 to 09-26-08 | Wednesday, Friday |
| Education to Go Online | Registration fee $55 |
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| EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES | |
EMT Basic Initial Course |
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| This class prepares individuals to become emergency medical personnel. The student will learn to perform patient assessments and basic life support techniques including CPR, hemorrhage control, treating shock and other injuries, transporting patients and basic life support for medical emergencies. High school diploma or GED required. Students are also required to attend one eight-hour Saturday class every other month. 108 hours. Instructor: TBA | |
| 08-04-08 to 01-26-09 | Monday, Wednesday 9 AM–1 PM |
| Brown Emergency Training Center | Registration fee $65 |
Students are also required to
attend one eight-hour Saturday class every other month. |
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| EMT Basic Initial Course | |
| 108 hours. Instructor: TBA | |
| 08-04-08 to 01-26-09 | Monday, Wednesday 6–10 PM |
| Brown Emergency Training Center | Registration fee $65 |
Students are also required to
attend one eight-hour Saturday class every other month. |
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| EMT - Intermediate Initial to EMT- Paramedic Bridge | |
Student prerequisites: successful completion of an EMT-Basic course; high school diploma or general education development (GED); successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension and English skills at a minimum at the post-secondary grade level; demonstration of math skills at a minimum at the high school grade level. A course in Anatomy and Physiology will be offered during the training period for those students who have not had the course. 1056 hours. Instructor: TBA |
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| 11-03-08 to 08-30-10 | Monday, Wednesday 6–10 PM |
| Brown Emergency Training Center | Registration fee $60 per segment |
Students are also required to
attend one eight-hour Saturday class every other month. |
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Educational Methodology |
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This course will provide instruction for personnel who wish to teach fire and EMS subjects. The course material is the IFSTA Fire and Emergency Service Instructor Program. Instructors for this class must be qualified by a committee of three representatives from OSFM, OEMS and NCCCS. This course meets the objectives of NFPA 1041 Level II Standard. 66 hours. Instructor: Dr. John Still |
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| 09-02-08 to 11-13-08 | Tuesday, Thursday 6:30–9:30 PM |
| Brown Emergency Training Center | Registration fee $60 |
| Students who have an affiliation with a fire department or EMS agency in the state of NC do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Fire Inspector, Level I | |
| This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills for basic fire prevention code enforcement. This course follows the guidelines set by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board. Lecture, demonstration, and skills evaluation are the principal methods of instruction. Specific training areas include: rules of building code enforcement, fire code as it relates to other building codes, use of the fire prevention code, and technical provisions. Prerequisite none. 36 hours. Instructor: Claude Wilson | |
| 09-06-08 to 09-14-08 | Saturday, Sunday 8 AM–6 PM |
| Brown Emergency Training Center | Registration fee $60 |
| Students who have an affiliation with a fire department or EMS agency in the state of NC do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Fire Inspector, Level II | |
This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills for advanced fire prevention code enforcement. This course follows the guidelines set by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board. Lecture, demonstration, and skills evaluation are the principal methods of instruction. Specific training areas include: rules of building code enforcement, fire code as it relates to other building codes, use of the fire prevention code, and technical provisions. Prerequisite: completion of Fire Prevention Level I or job experience approved by the qualification board. 32 hours. Instructor: Claude Wilson |
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| 10-11-08 to 10-19-08 | Saturday, Sunday 8 AM–5 PM |
| Brown Emergency Training Center | Registration fee $60 |
| Students who have an affiliation with a fire department or EMS agency in the state of NC do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Fire Inspector, Level III | |
This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills for advanced fire prevention code enforcement. This course follows the guidelines set by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board. Lecture, demonstration, and skills evaluation are the principal methods of instruction. Specific training areas include: rules of building code enforcement, fire code as it relates to other building codes, use of the fire prevention code, and technical provisions. Prerequisite: completion of Fire Prevention Level II or job experience approved by the qualification board. 24 hours. Instructor: Claude Wilson |
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| 11-07-08 to 11-09-08 | Friday-Sunday 8 AM–5 PM |
| Brown Emergency Training Center | Registration fee $55 |
| Students who have an affiliation with a fire department or EMS agency in the state of NC do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
Fire Life Safety Educator III: Planning and Development |
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| This course will train personnel in how to develop a fire and life safety education program using the systematic planning process. They will become familiar with program issues and administration to include political issues and the use of the cost/benefit analysis method. They will learn to develop public policy and understand legislative procedures at the local, state, and national level. 12 hours. Instructor: TBA | |
| 09-08-08 to 09-09-08 | Monday 9 AM–6 PM; Tuesday 9 AM–1 PM |
| Brown Emergency Training Center | Registration fee $55 |
| Students who have an affiliation with a fire department or EMS agency in the state of NC do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Fire Life Safety Educator III: Education | |
| The students will learn to create original fire and life safety educational materials that relate to local issues. They will learn to create training and awareness programs to meet local identified fire and life safety needs. They will learn how to create a comprehensive report on programs and how to develop an evaluation instrument to measure outcomes of programs. 12 hours. Instructor: TBA | |
| 09-09-08 to 09-10-08 | Tuesday 2–6 PM; Wednesday 9 AM–6 PM |
| Brown Emergency Training Center | Registration fee $55 |
| Students who have an affiliation with a fire department or EMS agency in the state of NC do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| Fire Life Safety Educator III: Administration | |
| This course will detail methods and procedures on how to create fire and life safety goals and objectives, mission statements, and review loss statistics so that goals are consistent with the organization's mission. The student will create a program budget as well as evaluate subordinate performance. The student will also demonstrate the ability to use local, state, and federal employment regulations as they apply to personnel and organizations. 12 hours. Instructor: TBA | |
| 09-11-08 to 09-12-08 | Thursday 9 AM–6 PM; Friday 9 AM–1 PM |
| Brown Emergency Training Center | Registration fee $55 |
| Students who have an affiliation with a fire department or EMS agency in the state of NC do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| FUNSAR - Fundamental of Search and Rescue (NASAR vs Other) | |
| This training is the second level of NASAR courses. It provides knowledge concerning the general responsibilities, skills abilities, and the equipment needed by persons who are assigned to field operations during a SAR mission. The FUNSAR course also provides the student with practical exercises in addition to a practice search mission where the students are required to have the proper equipment and stay out in the field during daylight and nighttime operations. The course content includes topics in three major areas: survival and support, search, and rescue. This course is based around rural and wilderness environments but the material is recommended as a basis for all SAR environments. FUNSAR is the NASAR course designed to prepare the student to challenge the SARTECH II Certification, according the knowledge objectives defined in the NASAR Standards for SARTECH II. 47 hours. Instructor: TBA | |
| 11-17-08 to 11-21-08 | Monday-Friday Time TBA |
| 12-01-08 to 12-05-08 | Monday-Friday Time TBA |
| Brown Emergency Training Center | Registration fee $60 |
| Students who have an affiliation with a fire department or EMS agency in the state of NC do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
Highway Transportation |
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| This course is centered on a unique collection of Cargo Tank Models, and Props combined with a multi-media presentation to facilitate a state-of-the art training experience over a 12-hour course. The models include an MC 306; DOT 406; MC 307; DOT 407; MC 312; DOT 412; and an MC 331. These models can demonstrate the various methods of response and reinforce concepts taught at both the Operations and Technician level. A student manual will also be provided for each student. 12 hours. Instructor: Kevin Gordon | |
| 10-25-08 to 10-26-08 | Saturday, Sunday 9 AM–4 PM |
| Brown Emergency Training Center | Registration fee $55 |
| Students who have an affiliation with a fire department or EMS agency in the state of NC do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
MLPI - Managing the Lost Person Incident |
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| This course is designed to teach the essential knowledge and skills necessary to perform as the initial response Incident Commander on a lost person incident with the primary focus on the Search element of SAR. The course prepares the student for the management responsibilities and leadership skills required during SAR missions. The course explains the tasks and procedures needed to effectively manage SAR operations from the initial response through the expansion phases of the search to the final demobilization of all resources. This is the first true management course of the NASAR series of SAR courses. The FUNSAR courses focus on the individual and crew responsibilities as well as techniques and tactics at the crew level, whereas, the MLPI course explains and describes in detail the overall objectives, strategies, and tactics needed for a successful outcome of SAR missions. With further incident management training and field experience, the person with this training can perform as the Incident Commander on prolonged and more complex searches. 32 hours. Instructor: TBA | |
| 12-08-08 to 12-12-08 | Monday-Friday Time TBA |
| Brown Emergency Training Center | Registration fee $60 |
| Students who have an affiliation with a fire department or EMS agency in the state of NC do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| NIMS 300 | |
| This course provides greater description and details of the Incident Command System (ICS) organization and operations, including application of essential principles and description of air operations. There are five modules: Organization and Staffing, Organizing for Incidents and Events, Resources Management, Air Operations and Incident and Event Planning. This course includes a final exam. Prerequisites: ICS-100 and ICS-200. 16 hours. Instructor: Roland Hamrick | |
| 09-15-08 to 09-16-08 | Monday, Tuesday 8 AM–6 PM |
| Brown Emergency Training Center | Registration fee $55 |
| Students who have an affiliation with a fire department or EMS agency in the state of NC do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
NIMS 400 |
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| This course emphasizes large-scale organization development, roles and relationships of the primary staff, the planning, operational, logistical and fiscal consideration related to a large and complex incident and event management. It describes the application of Area Command and the importance of interagency coordination during complex incidents and events. This course includes a final exam. Prerequisites: ICS-100, ICS-200, and ICS-300. 8 hours. Instructor: Roland Hamrick | |
| 09-17-08 to 09-18-08 | Wednesday, Thursday 8 AM–4 PM |
| Brown Emergency Training Center | Registration fee $55 |
| Students who have an affiliation with a fire department or EMS agency in the state of NC do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
RT Confined Space Rescue Certification Course |
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| This course will train personnel in methods and operations related to rescue in confined space situations. It will also cover OSHA related standards. 40 hours. Instructor: Kevin Gordon | |
| 09-29-08 to 10-03-08 | Monday-Friday 8 AM–6 PM |
| 10-13-08 to 10-17-08 | Monday-Friday 8 AM–6 PM |
| 11-01-08 to 11-16-08 | Saturday, Sunday 8 AM–6 PM |
| Brown Emergency Training Center | Registration fee $60 |
| Students who have an affiliation with a fire department or EMS agency in the state of NC do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| RT Ropes Certification Course | |
This class will present to the Rescue Technician the entire Rescue Technician Ropes Course, including Site Operations, Anchors, Mechanical Advantage Systems, Fixed Rope Systems, Lowers and Raises, Rope Highlines, and Victim Removal. 79 hours. Instructor: Kevin Gordon |
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| 09-13-08 to 10-12-08 | Saturday, Sunday 8 AM–6 PM |
| Brown Emergency Training Center | Registration fee $60 |
| Students who have an affiliation with a fire department or EMS agency in the state of NC do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| RT Structural Collapse Certification Course | |
| This class will present the entire Rescue Technician Structural Collapse Course, including Incident Planning, PPE, Basic Rescue Equipment, Shoring, Breaching and Breaking, Lifting and Moving, Search Management, and Victim Removal. 81 hours. Instructor: Kevin Gordon | |
| 10-20-08 to 10-31-08 | Monday-Friday 8 AM–6 PM |
| 11-03-08 to 11-14-08 | Monday-Friday 8 AM–6 PM |
| Brown Emergency Training Center | Registration fee $60 |
| Students who have an affiliation with a fire department or EMS agency in the state of NC do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
| RT Trench Rescue Certification Course | |
This course will train personnel in methods and operations related to trench collapses and rescue operations. 40 hours. Instructor: Kevin Gordon |
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| 08-16-08 to 08-31-08 | Saturday, Sunday 8 AM–6 PM |
| 09-15-08 to 09-19-08 | Monday-Friday 8 AM–6 PM |
| 09-22-08 to 09-26-08 | Monday-Friday 8 AM–6 PM |
| Brown Emergency Training Center | Registration fee $60 |
| Students who have an affiliation with a fire department or EMS agency in the state of NC do not have to pay the registration fee. | |
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| SMALL BUSINESS CENTER | |
How Your Business Can Compete With the Retail Giants |
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| Who says you can't compete against the huge national chains? In fact, you can crush'em! Discover how big-box stories view competition and the customer and how their weaknesses can become your strengths. With some creativity and desire, you can develop a retail experience that your customers can't refuse and the chains can't touch. Discover the 10 things today's retail shoppers insist on. Learn the 3 immutable laws of the customer. Understand why customers aren't shopping with you, but wish they were. Learn 10 survival strategies you can begin to implement right now. See the role of technology in retail and how it affects your business and develop and “unrefusable offer” that big box chains can't match. 3 hours. Instructor: Russ Seagle of Seagle Management Consulting, a 20-year veteran of small business operations and advocacy. | |
| 08-21-08 | Thursday 6–9 PM |
| Location TBA | Hospitality fee $7 |
| Surviving Your First Year in Business | |
| What happens after you open the doors to your new business? You may be surprised at what you will encounter in the first year. How will you take the information from your business plan and apply it to the actual operation of your business? Learn survival skills for that crucial first 12 months that you can use in future years while growing your business. Learn how to keep records for yourself and Uncle Sam, how to deal with local, state, and federal regulations, employees, customers, and more. 3 hours. Instructor: Russ Seagle | |
| 08-28-08 | Thursday 6–9 PM |
| Location TBA | Hospitality fee $7 |
| Bulletproof Your Small Business Start-Up | |
It takes more than a business plan, know-how and capital to start a successful business. This seminar will show you how to start a business that's not only successful, but bulletproof, as well. Learn the 16 things you absolutely must do, and the 5 things you have to avoid to build a bulletproof business. You'll also learn the 4 critical differences between a business that's good and a business that's bulletproof. 3 hours. Instructor: Russ Seagle |
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| 09-4-08 | Thursday 6–9 PM |
| Location TBA | Hospitality fee $7 |
| How to Hire, Train, and Motivate a Teenage Worker | |
| There's no need to pull your hair out because of teen employees. They have a lot to offer (more than you might think!), and all you need to do is tap into what makes them tick. You'll learn how to find and recruit the best front-line employees, train them to be caring, committed, and loyal, and dramatically reduce costly turnover. 3 hours. Instructor: Russ Seagle | |
| 09-11-08 | Thursday 6–9 PM |
| Location TBA | Hospitality fee $7 |
| How to Start a Small Business | |
| This seminar will identify and discuss, in detail, the factors and topics that are crucial to starting a business. 3 hours. Instructor: Robert Reynolds | |
| 09-18-08 | Thursday 6–9 PM |
| Location TBA | Hospitality fee $7 |
| Website Development and Marketing for Small Business | |
| This seminar will attempt to teach business owners how to use the Internet to market their businesses. It could be the missing piece of a business' marketing program and the most profitable. Not having a presence on the web can be compared to not being listed in the telephone book a few years ago. 3 hours. Instructor: Jeff Champion | |
| 10-9-08 | Thursday 6–9 PM |
| Location TBA | Hospitality fee $7 |
Business Entities - Should My Small Business Incorporate? |
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| This seminar will deal with the subject of legal entities and which one is appropriate for an individual's particular business. The program will discuss sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, LLCs, and LLPs. Advantages and disadvantages of each form will be discussed, along with the basic tax treatment of each type. 3 hours. Instructor: Don Bridges, North Carolina Superior Court judge | |
| 10-16-08 | Thursday 6–9 PM |
| Student Activities Center 1140 | Hospitality fee $7 |
| Risk Management: Insuring the Success of Your Small Business | |
| This seminar will cover all aspects of insurance as it relates to small business. It will include a general discussion of liability and property insurance, bonding and workmen's compensation insurance, life and health insurance, and retirement planning. 3 hours. Instructor: Robin Brackett | |
| 10-23-08 | Thursday 6–9 PM |
| Location TBA | Hospitality fee $7 |
| I Want to Own My Own Business But Will My Idea Support Me? | |
This seminar will identify personal qualities and skills of successful business owners and other factors that contribute to the success of small businesses. Participants will develop a better understanding of personal budgeting and its relationship to business planning. Basic concepts such as start-up costs, revenue and operating cost will be explained. 3 hours. Instructor: Becky Sain of Cleveland Community College and NC REAL |
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| 10-30-08 | Thursday 6–9 PM |
| Location TBA | Hospitality fee $7 |
| Recordkeeping and Taxes for Small Business | |
| This seminar will focus on recordkeeping and tax reporting requirements for the small business owner. It will address the problems that can arise and how to remedy them. 3 hours. Instructor: Robert Reynolds | |
| 11-6-08 | Thursday 6–9 PM |
| Location TBA | Hospitality fee $7 |
Financing a Small Business |
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This seminar will deal with the financing of a small business and will focus on how to obtain a bank loan for your business. Facts and figures pertaining to business loans along with actual financial information from area banks will be presented. 3 hours. Instructor: Becky Sain |
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| 11-13-08 | Thursday 6–9 PM |
| Location TBA | Hospitality fee $7 |
Understanding Business Concepts Such as Breakeven and Cash Flow |
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| In this seminar participants will learn how to construct a realistic cash flow statement by developing good financial assumptions. In addition, participants will learn about break-even analysis and the application of financial concepts to business. 3 hours. Instructor: Becky Sain | |
| 11-20-08 | Thursday 6–9 PM |
| Location TBA | Hospitality fee $7 |
| How to Write a Business Plan, Part I | |
| Business plans are a tool for financing and a roadmap for the business owner. This seminar will teach the business owner how to write a complete plan. 3 hours. Instructor: Robert Reynolds | |
| 12-4-08 | Thursday 6–9 PM |
| Location TBA | Hospitality fee $7 |
| How to Write a Business Plan, Part II | |
| Continuation of How to Write a Business Plan. 3 hours. Instructor: Robert Reynolds | |
| 12-11-08 | Thursday 6–9 PM |
| Location TBA | Hospitality fee $7 |
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All Fall semester SBC seminars are co-sponsored by the Cleveland County Chamber, the Uptown Shelby Association, and the Cleveland County Business Development Center. |
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