Spring 2023 Community & Continuing Education Schedule

FROM OUR DIRECTOR

Hello!

At Blackhawk, our continuing education options are all about variety. Whether you are looking to advance your career or learn a new skill for fun, we provide enrichment opportunities regardless of age, interest or academic background.

By offering these non-credit course options, we provide programming and services that link the needs of lifelong learners, companies, non-profits, government agencies and professionals with the resources at Blackhawk.

This course schedule serves as one way for you to learn all about the options we offer. You also can search our non-credit courses at blackhawk.edu/classsearch (Select “non-credit” in “Term” drop down)

Thank you for choosing Blackhawk.

Happy learning!

ABOUT THIS CATALOG

Each course listed in this catalog includes a title, description, and course reference number (CRN). The CRN, next to the course title, is the unique 5-digit class number that you will use when you complete the registration form. Each listing also includes the course cost, location/modality (i.e., in-person at AMTC in Milton or online) and class start date. Some listings also include the class time.

Mark

Borowicz Director of Workforce and Community Development

TWO WAYS TO REGISTER

1. REGISTER ONLINE

Please visit blackhawk.edu/cceregistration and complete the form. After you complete the form, you will receive an email from our registration team about your enrollment in the course.

2. REGISTER IN PERSON

Come see us at Central Campus, 6004 S. County Road G., Janesville, during regular business hours to register in person. Please remember to register early! The decision of whether to run or cancel a class is made 7-10 days prior to the start date

If you have any questions, please contact Molly Markley by email at mmarkley4@blackhawk.edu or by phone at (608) 757-6329.

Please note that some courses require students to sign the Acknowledgment of Risks/Acceptance of Responsibility Agreement and Release form prior to engaging in course activities.

Blackhawk Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator/Equal Opportunity Officer, 6004 S County Road G, P.O. Box 5009, Janesville, WI 53547-5009, (608) 757-7796 or (608) 757-7773, WI Relay: 711.

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CENTRAL CAMPUS & PSTC*

6004 S County Rd G Janesville, WI 53546-9458

HOURS: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Mon-Th)

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Fri)

7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Sat)

PHONE: (608) 758-6900

ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE

ADMISSIONS: (608) 757-7710

BOOKSTORE: (608) 757-7672

ADVISING: (608) 757-7668

REGISTRATION: (608) 757-7660

FINANCIAL AID: (608) 757-7664

SWITCHBOARD: (608) 758-6900

TOLL FREE (in 608 area code only) 1 (800) 498-1282

ACCESS AND ACCOMMODATIONS LAB (608) 743-4422 • WI Relay: 711

MONROE CAMPUS*

210 4th Ave Monroe, WI 53566-1033

HOURS: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Mon-Th) 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Fri) Closed (Sat)

PHONE: (608) 328-1660

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TRAINING CENTER (AMTC)*

15 Plumb Street Milton, WI 53563

HOURS: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Mon-Th) 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Fri) Closed (Sat)

PHONE: (608) 757-7628 *Please

COMMUNITY & CONTINUING EDUCATION OUTREACH

BELOIT TURNER HIGH SCHOOL: 1231 E Inman Pkwy • Beloit, WI 53511

MONROE HIGH SCHOOL: 1600-26th St • Monroe, WI 53566

PARKER HIGH SCHOOL: 3125 Mineral Point Ave • Janesville, WI 53548

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Registration Information 2

Important Information 3

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 5-9

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

Dealing with Difficult People 5

Emotional Intelligence Leads to Success 5

Employee E ngagement 5

Human Relations, Ethics, & Human Relations Issues 5 Improving Daily Effectiveness 5

Leadership and Change 5

Leadership: Individual & Team 6

Managing Conflict 6 Managing Generations at Work 6 Problem Solving at Work 6 The Accountable Workplace 6 Becoming a Professional Supervisor 6 Building Better Teams through Employee Engagement 6 Communication Strategies 6 Customer Service Management 6

Servsafe Manager’s Certification 7 Servsafe Para Gerentes 7 HAACP 7

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Cybersecurity Seminar 7 Quickbooks Online 7 Basic Website Building 7 Introduction to Microsoft Office 7

Intro to Excel: Excel Sampler 7

Basic Excel: Formulas & Functions 8

Intermediate Excel: Let’s Get Visual 8

Advanced Excel: Manipulating & Organizing Data 8 CPR CLASSES

CPR 8-9

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT 10-11

FOODS

Healthy Comfort Food 10

Alternative Baking: Simple Swaps 10

LANGUAGES

Introductory Sign Language 10 Spanish for the Absolute Beginner 1 & 2 10

SPECIAL INTEREST

Beekeeping 10

Brew It Yourself: Home Beer Brewing 10 Custom Cards 1, 2, & 3 10

Intro to Safe Babysitting 11

The Care and Keeping of Your Car 11 What is Welding? 11

Basic Garage & Repair Welding - Beginner 11

Beginning Art Welding 11

Woodworking 11

MEET

Tim Davila

Spanish Instructor Enjoys Staying Connected to the Language

Growing up in a Puerto Rican-American home, Tim Davila has a deep love for the Spanish language. That passion has resulted in more than 20 years of teaching the Spanish for the Absolute Beginner class at Blackhawk Technical College.

“I love the Spanish language and knew that I wanted to stay connected to the language and help others learn it in the process,” he said.

An Ohio native, Tim studied Fine Arts and Spanish at Rockford College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1996. His position at Blackhawk came about when the current professor, who was moving out of town, asked him if he’d be interested in taking it over.

Teaching Spanish to adults who find it important and beneficial to learn a second language is rewarding, Tim said, and class flexibility at Blackhawk has benefited both him and his wife, who was able to complete her degree.

“I love the fact that I am able to help offer classes such as mine that work with students who work full time and need to take nighttime classes that fit into their schedule,” he said. “I have needed it as well at certain times.”

Tim also has taken part in the Rock County Externship program, which aims to immerse teachers in business environments and shadow specific occupations or disciplines for one week. The knowledge they gain can then be included in their classroom teachings.

Tim’s externship experience with Alliant Energy taught him about the Renewable Energy Program and gave him a deeper appreciation for the trades in general. He even enrolled himself in a certification course on workplace ergonomics through OSHA so that he can prepare his gym students for what is expected when working in the trades.

Outside of Blackhawk, Tim teaches Spanish, Fine Arts and Physical Education at Rock County Christian School in Beloit. He also coaches junior high volleyball and varsity girls basketball and is the Worship Pastor at Resonate Church in Janesville. He and his wife have six children, a dog, a cat and five chickens.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

A selection of courses that grow your skills to be a better employee and professional.

Business/Leadership Business/Leadership

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE | CRN: 65980

Difficult people seem to be everywhere you go! This workshop will provide several activities and insights on how to interact with people in a much less emotional way. Participants will review the anatomy of a conflict and complete a self-test to determine their conflict management style. Learn how emotions escalate a conflict situation and how to manage emotions to prevent further conflicts. Activities include examining if people are truly difficult, or if it is how we perceive the world around us. The concepts of personality differences will be reviewed in this module as we learn how to work through difficult situations. Instructor: WCD Staff

DATE: VARIES • 1/10 - 1/24 TIME: Varies

SITE: Online - Blackboard COST: $109.24

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE LEADS TO SUCCESS |

CRN: 65981

Emotional intelligence (EI) is one of the most sought-after soft skills of hiring managers. One’s ability to understand his/her emotions and manage those emotions is critical in succeeding in a fast-paced workplace with a diverse workforce. The ability to empathize with others, collaborate, and succeed despite emotions in the workplace means the organization succeeds as well. Emotionally intelligent people are prized for their ability to work well with others, accept feedback graciously, and behave calmly no matter the situation. People with high EI often become effective leaders. Learn how you can become a highly valued employee with emotional intelligence by participating in this workshop. Instructor: WCD Staff

DATE: VARIES • 1/10 - 1/24 TIME: Varies

SITE: Online - Blackboard COST: $109.24

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT | CRN: 65982

Learn how an inviting, kind, and encouraging workplace culture can engage and retain employees. We will explore how teams can practice “everyday engagement” through four steps suggested by Gallup. You will enjoy various resources on the topic of employee engagement to help you determine how to be the best leader and team player. Essentially, the focus is on individual strengths, meeting individual needs for success, and team focus on goals and expectations. It is as simple and as difficult as creating solid working relationships with each individual on your team. Instructor: WCD Staff

DATE: VARIES • 2/7 - 2/21 TIME: Varies

SITE: Online - Blackboard COST: $109.24

HUMAN RELATIONS, ETHICS & HR ISSUES | CRN: 65983

Participants will explore how positive human relations and ethical behavior affect the overall health and success of the organization. We will learn how a positive and respectful workplace culture enhances the relationships with customers, and the overall success of an organization. A variety of human resources topics and issues will also be explored that will help leaders be more mindful of managing with legal and ethical behavior. Instructor: WCD Staff

DATE: VARIES • 2/21 - 3/7 TIME: Varies

SITE: Online - Blackboard COST: $109.24

IMPROVING DAILY EFFECTIVENESS | CRN: 65984

We try to accomplish a great deal at work each day, right? We juggle a wide range of tasks and need to provide attention to our people with the deadlines looming. Learn how to better use your time, get lots done, and still make those important connections with your people. This workshop will help you improve your time management skills, hold more effective meetings, and conduct presentations so that your message is received well. Increase your confidence as a leader by improving your daily effectiveness. Instructor: WCD Staff

DATE: VARIES • 3/7 - 3/21 TIME: Varies

SITE: Online - Blackboard COST: $109.24

LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE | CRN: 65985

Whether we are dealing with external forces that keep us on our toes, or we are implementing an organizational strategy, change is a constant factor in our lives. Helping employees manage change is a required skill for leaders. This workshop provides methods for successful change management that includes the key to getting it right more times than not.

Instructor: WCD Staff

DATE: VARIES • 3/21 - 4/4 TIME: Varies

SITE: Online - Blackboard COST: $109.24

LEADERSHIP: INDIVIDUAL & TEAM | CRN: 65986

Participants explore the components of an effective team environment. Individual roles within the team and team problem-solving are examined and applied. The role of effective communications and its importance to team success is discussed. Instructor: WCD Staff

DATE: VARIES • 4/4 - 4/18 TIME: Varies

SITE: Online - Blackboard COST: $109.24

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Business/Leadership Business/Leadership

MANAGING CONFLICT | CRN: 65987

Participants will learn how to define a conflict and use a 3-step conflict resolution model. The Three F’s are used to get to the heart of the problem as quickly as possible. Learn why people don’t do what they are supposed to do and ways to deal with problems leading to conflict. Lastly, participants will learn how to deal with the stress that inevitably appears when managing conflict situations. Instructor: WCD Staff

DATE: VARIES • 4/18 - 5/2 TIME: Varies

SITE: Online - Blackboard COST: $109.24

MANAGING GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE |

CRN: 65988

Participants will learn about the four generations in our workplaces and how the generational similarities and differences can be viewed as an asset. Learn how to avoid frustration by gaining an understanding of the individuals from the generations have skills, talents, and knowledge to be appreciated and shared. Learn how to make this happen to gain a competitive advantage with your specific workforce. Instructor: WCD Staff

DATE: VARIES • 5/2 - 5/16 TIME: Varies

SITE: Online - Blackboard COST: $109.24

PROBLEM SOLVING AT WORK | CRN: 65989

Participants will learn basic problem-solving techniques and the concept of Six Sigma. Problem-solving tools such as 5Whys and Fishbone Diagraming are learned and practiced. Personal accountability for problem-solving while on the job is emphasized. Instructor: WCD Staff

DATE: VARIES • 1/10 - 1/24 TIME: Varies

SITE: Online - Blackboard COST: $109.24

THE ACCOUNTABLE WORKPLACE | CRN: 65990

Holding employees accountable starts with setting clear expectations and goals. When everyone understands what is expected it is easier to get work done. There are times when leaders have to facilitate difficult conversations for employee behavior that has missed the accountability mark. This workshop provides a practical way for leaders of all levels to improve accountability in the workplace by applying methods that really work…and start with establishing relationships based on trust. Several models of workplace accountability are explored, including Patrick Lencioni’s research in The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Instructor: WCD Staff

DATE: VARIES • 1/24 - 2/7 TIME: Varies

SITE: Online - Blackboard COST: $109.24

BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISOR | CRN: 65991

First-time (or fairly new) supervisors, team-leads, or lineleads will gain valuable information and self-confidence in this workshop to become truly effective professionals. Consider this workshop a “Survival Guide” for many key areas supervisors encounter on a weekly basis including planning, delegation, feedback, and inspiring your team to excel. The true professional is a role model in leading people. Instructor: WCD Staff

DATE: VARIES • 2/7 - 2/21 TIME: Varies

SITE: Online - Blackboard COST: $109.24

BUILDING BETTER TEAMS THROUGH EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT | CRN: 65992

Participants will learn how to take a team from good to great by effectively engaging them in their work on a daily basis. This workshop encourages the heart of every employee to feel belonging in the work community through friendly interaction, constructive conflict, and creative problem solving. Employee engagement leads to long-term retention, so this workshop is critical if turn-over is a problem in the workplace. Instructor: WCD Staff

DATE: VARIES • 2/21 - 3/7 TIME: Varies

SITE: Online - Blackboard COST: $109.24

COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES | CRN: 65993

Communication skills are always in high demand in our workplaces. This workshop reviews communication skills basics with a focus on speaking and listening in a respectful manner. Respectful communication leads to better workplace relationships which leads to more effective outcomes for teamwork, productivity, and quality. Improving communication should always be a goal for individuals and organizations. Instructor: WCD Staff

DATE: VARIES • 3/7 - 3/21 TIME: Varies

SITE: Online - Blackboard COST: $109.24

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGEMENT | CRN: 65994

Participants will learn how to provide excellent customer service by face-to-face, email, and phone methods. We will learn how to design a strategy for the effective management of employee expectations in the delivery of customer service excellence. The goal is to determine a process that continuously provides high quality service that best meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Instructor: WCD Staff

DATE: VARIES • 3/21 - 4/4 TIME: Varies

SITE: Online - Blackboard COST: $109.24

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Business/Leadership

SERVSAFE® MANAGER’S CERTIFICATION | CRN: 66021

The ServSafe® Manager Certification verifies that a manager or person-in-charge has sufficient food safety knowledge to protect the public from foodborne illness. Individuals that successfully pass the 90-question, multiple-choice exam will receive a ServSafe® Manager Certification and wallet card. Instructor: Hakim Salaam

DATE: THURSDAY • 5/18 TIME: TBD

SITE: Monroe Campus COST: $170.00

SERVSAFE® PARA GERENTES | CRN: 66019

La Certificación de Gerente de ServSafe® verifica que un gerente o persona a cargo tenga suficiente conocimiento sobre seguridad alimentaria para proteger al público de enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos. Las personas que aproban el examen recibirán una Certificación de Gerente de ServSafe®. Este curso está en español. Instructor: Mary Krisco

DATE: M/W/F • 4/6, 4/8 & 4/10 TIME: 9:30 AM - Noon

SITE: Monroe Campus COST: $170.00

HAACP | CRN: 66024

HACCP is the internationally recognized risk-based system for managing food safety throughout the food supply chain—from food production and preparation processes, to packaging and distribution. This class is designed to teach students how to prevent, eliminate or reduce significant hazards to an acceptable level. Instructor: Dan Harrigan

DATE: TUESDAY • 4/11 TIME: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

SITE: Monroe Campus COST: $255.00

Computer Software

CYBERSECURITY SEMINAR | CRN: 66016

Businesses are at an increasing risk for ransomware, hackers, and identity thieves. During this workshop, you will learn about the layers of security every business should have to protect against these threats. Instructor: James Pearson

DATE: THURSDAY • 2/9 TIME: 2:00 - 4:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2604 COST: $50.00

Computer Software WHAT

QUICKBOOKS ONLINE | CRN: 65979

This course will give you hands-on experience creating invoices, receipts, and statements, as well as tracking payables, inventory, and receivables. Whether you are new to QuickBooks or need a quick refresher, this course will empower you to take control of your business’s financial accounting. Instructor: James Pearson

DATE: THURSDAY • 2/16-2/23 TIME: 6:00 - 7:30 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2604 COST: $84.24

BASIC

WEBSITE BUILDING | CRN: 65978

Having a web presence is essential for any small business in the modern economy. This course is designed to help you understand how websites work and what makes the best websites successful. Whether you are considering creating a new website or just looking for tips to update or add features to an existing website, this course is for you. Students will start by learning some of the strategies of successful web development, including SEO (Search Engine Optimization), DNS (Domain Name Servers) and WCMS (Web Content Management Systems) and hosting, and will end with an opportunity for some time for handson work with web programming with HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). No prior experience necessary! This course will benefit students from all experience levels. Please not that this course does not meet on February 20. Instructor: Melissa Dix

DATE: MONDAY • 1/23 - 2/27 TIME: 4:00 - 6:30 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2607 COST: $225.00

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT

OFFICE | CRN: 66022

The Microsoft Office suite is a group of programs/applications that are designed to work together to increase productivity. Find out what each one does and how they can work for you! This class includes Microsoft Word, a word processing tool; Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet program that can be used to organize, format, and calculate data; and Microsoft PowerPoint, used for creating presentations. Instructor: Tina Aldrich

DATE: TUESDAY • 1/17 TIME: 9:00 AM - Noon

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2607 COST: $84.24

INTRO TO EXCEL: EXCEL SAMPLER | CRN: 65974

Become more familiar with what Excel can do in this introductory course. Learn how to create an Excel workbook, select and move around in a worksheet, format, work with simple formulas and functions, create tables and charts, and explore templates. Instructor: Sue Dunphy

DATE: THURSDAY • 3/30 TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2607 COST: $84.24

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Computer Software

BASIC EXCEL: FORMULAS & FUNCTIONS | CRN: 65975

Gain confidence in creating basic formulas and functions with relative and absolute references. Understand operator precedence and how it affects formulas. Learn about the different parts of a function and how to create arguments to calculate values and cell references. Excel includes common functions that can be used to quickly find the sum, average, count, maximum and minimum value for a range of cells.

Instructor: Sue Dunphy

DATE: THURSDAY • 4/13 TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2607 COST: $84.24

BASIC EXCEL: FORMULAS & FUNCTIONS | CRN: 65976

Gain confidence in creating basic formulas and functions with relative and absolute references. Understand operator precedence and how it affects formulas. Learn about the different parts of a function and how to create arguments to calculate values and cell references. Excel includes common functions that can be used to quickly find the sum, average, count, maximum and minimum value for a range of cells.

Instructor: Sue Dunphy

DATE: WEDNESDAY • 4/19 TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 PM

SITE: Monroe Campus, Rm 301 COST: $84.24

INTERMEDIATE EXCEL: LET’S GET VISUAL | CRN: 65977

Easily interpret large amounts of data by creating visual representations. Learn about different types of charts, and how to modify the various elements and options. Learn how to use SmartArt, illustrations, conditional formatting, drawing tools, and screenshots to enhance your spreadsheets.

Instructor: Sue Dunphy

DATE: THURSDAY • 4/13 TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2607 COST: $84.24

ADVANCED EXCEL: MANIPULATING AND ORGANIZING DATA | CRN: 66023

With 1,048,576 rows and 16,384 columns, Excel can store a lot of information! Find out how tables, pivot tables, and pivot charts can help organize your data and find what you need. Create tables to easily sort, filter, and subtotal data. Use VLookUp to search for specific information in a table. Learn how to utilize database functions with an Excel table and how to import an Access database into Excel. Create pivot tables and pivot charts to help summarize, analyze, and manipulate data in a variety of ways.

Instructor: Tina Aldrich

DATE: TUESDAY • 5/4 TIME: 9:00 AM - Noon

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2607 COST: $84.24

CPR

CPR BLS | CRN: 65934

The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Instructor: BTC Staff

DATE: SATURDAY • 3/4 TIME: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2611 COST: $51.52

CPR BLS | CRN: 65935

DATE: MON & WED • 4/3 & 4/5 TIME: 6:00 - 9:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2600 COST: $51.52

CPR BLS | CRN: 65936

DATE: SATURDAY • 4/8 TIME: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

SITE: Monroe Campus, Rm 413 COST: $51.52

CPR BLS | CRN: 65937

DATE: SATURDAY • 4/29 TIME: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2611 COST: $51.52

CPR BLS - RENEWAL | CRN: 65929

Basic Life Support (BLS) recertification courses allow you to update your skills, refresh your memory and extend your certification by two years. Instructor: BTC Staff

DATE: MONDAY • 2/13 TIME: 6:00 - 9:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2611 COST: $23.84

CPR BLS - RENEWAL | CRN: 65930

DATE: WEDNESDAY • 3/22 TIME: 6:00 - 9:00 PM

SITE: Monroe Campus, Rm 413 COST: $23.84

CPR BLS - RENEWAL | CRN: 65931

DATE: MONDAY • 2/13 TIME: 6:00 - 9:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2611 COST: $23.84

HEARTSAVER® FIRST AID AED | CRN: 65927

Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED is geared towards anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Instructor: BTC Staff

DATE: MON & WEDS • 2/27 & 3/31 TIME: 5:00 - 9:00 PM

SITE: Milton, Rm 217 COST: $69.19

HEARTSAVER® FIRST AID AED | CRN: 65928

DATE: TUES & THURS • 2/27 & 3/31 TIME: 5:00 - 9:00 PM

SITE: Milton, Rm 118 COST: $69.19

ACLS - INITIAL | CRN: 65938

ACLS is geared towards healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies or personnel in emergency response. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Instructor: BTC Staff

DATE: FRI & SAT • 3/10 & 3/11 TIME: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2609, 2611 COST: $124.38

ACLS - INITIAL | CRN: 65939

DATE: MON & TUES • 5/8 & 5/9 TIME: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2609, 2611 COST: $124.38

ACLS - RENEWAL | CRN: 65940

ACLS Renewal is a comprehensive review of ACLS skills for remaining proficient in AHA standards Instructor: BTC Staff

DATE: SATURDAY • 1/28 TIME: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2609, 2611 COST: $51.19

ACLS - RENEWAL | CRN: 65941

DATE: MONDAY • 3/20 TIME: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2609, 2611 COST: $51.19

ACLS - RENEWAL | CRN: 65942

DATE: MONDAY • 4/17 TIME: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2609, 2611 COST: $51.19

PALS - INITIAL | CRN: 65943

PALS is geared towards healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Instructor: BTC Staff

DATE: FRI & SAT • 3/31 & 4/1 TIME: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2609, 2611 COST: $124.38

PALS - INITIAL | CRN: 65944

DATE: TUES & WEDS • 5/2 & 5/3 TIME: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2609, 2611 COST: $124.38

PALS - RENEWAL | CRN: 65945

PALS Renewal is hands-on training for currently recognized PALS providers involved in stabilization and treatment of critically ill infants and children.Instructor: BTC Staff

DATE: FRIDAY • 2/24 TIME: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2609, 2611 COST: $51.19

PALS - RENEWAL | CRN: 65946

DATE: WEDNESDAY • 4/26 TIME: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2609, 2611 COST: $51.19

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

Foods

Courses that allow you to explore something you always wanted to pursue.

Special Interest

HEALTHY COMFORT FOOD | CRN: 65969

Pizza. Mac and Cheese. Casseroles. Is there anything better than comfort food? Join Chef Hakim as he teaches you to prepare comfort food favorites but in a lighter way. Learn tips and tricks to make favorites that taste great but don’t break the calorie bank. Instructor: Hakim Salaam

DATE: THURSDAY • 2/23 TIME: 6:00-8:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 1322 COST: $45.00

ALTERNATIVE BAKING: SIMPLE SWAPS | CRN: 65970

There are so many reasons to explore baking alternatives, from running out of an ingredient to baking for a loved one with food allergies. Join Chef Hakim and learn what ingredients can be substituted to create delicious desserts that everyone can enjoy.

Instructor: Hakim Salaam

DATE: THURSDAY • 3/30 TIME: 6:00-8:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 1322 COST: $45.00

Languages

INTRODUCTORY SIGN LANGUAGE | CRN: 65973

Do you want to learn how to communicate with someone around you who utilizes sign language or a family member who has a hearing loss? This class will help students learn basic sign language, have the ability to communicate in basic sign language situations and will help them initiate conversations in sign. Instructor: Billy Mauldin

DATE: MONDAY • 2/6 - 3/27 TIME: 6:00-7:30 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2603 COST: $180.00

SPANISH FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER 1 | CRN: 65971

Would you like to learn Spanish but haven’t had any past experience? Or do you have some experience but struggle to put together sentences? In this class you will learn how to introduce yourself, pronunciation, and simple conversational Spanish. *Textbook required and available at the Central Campus bookstore. Instructor: Tim Davila

DATE: WEDNESDAY • 1/18 - 3/1 TIME: 5:30-8:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2601 COST: $120.00

SPANISH FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER 2 | CRN: 65972

This is a continuation of Spanish For The Absolute Beginner class. You will expand your vocabulary and prepare for more real-life use of your Spanish skills. *Must have attended Spanish For The Absolute Beginner. *Textbook required and available at the Central Campus bookstore. Instructor: Tim Davila

DATE: WEDNESDAY • 3/8 - 4/19 TIME: 5:30-8:00 PM

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2601 COST: $120.00

BEEKEEPING | CRN: 65968

What’s the buzz about beekeeping? In this class you’ll get hands-on instruction on the basics of maintaining a healthy and productive hive. Learn all about the different types of bees, hives, and management techniques. *Class will meet on April 15, 2023 and August 26, 2023 from 8am-12pm at Blackhawk Technical College’s Central Campus. All other meetings will take place at Tallgrass Restoration in Milton. In-hive time will be discussed at the first class meeting; we request that everyone have 16 hours of in-hive time. Instructor: James Windsor

DATE: SATURDAY • 4/15-8/26 TIME: Varies

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2604 COST: $191.00

BREW IT YOURSELF: HOME BEER BREWING | CRN: 66015

Always wanted to learn how to brew beer? Don’t know where to start? This is the class for you! Gary from Farmhouse Brewing in Janesville will teach you the basic brewing terminology, the ingredients that make up beer, all the equipment you will need to get started, and the step by step of how to brew your first batch of beer! Brewing is fun and shouldn’t be overwhelming. This class will answer all your questions and start you on the path to being a master home brewer! Instructor: Gary Lockwood

DATE: TUESDAY • 2/28 TIME: 10:00-Noon SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2604 COST: $30.00

CUSTOM CARDS 1 | CRN: 66033

Learn the practical and creative skills needed to make custom cards by hand. Students will learn a variety of card making techniques from simple folding to embossing. Each class will feature all new cards that include special or seasonal event themes. Students will need to bring a ruler, small sharp scissors, pencil, notebook, double-sided adhesive tape, and Fiskar cutter with orange blade (if you have one) to class. A project kit fee of $5.00 is available at the class for materials to make 4 cards during the one session. Instructor: Debra Miller

DATE: TUESDAY • 3/14 TIME: 9:30-Noon

SITE: Monroe Campus, Rm 413 COST: $14.50

CUSTOM CARDS 2 | CRN: 66034

DATE: TUESDAY • 4/25 TIME: 9:30-Noon

SITE: Monroe Campus, Rm 413 COST: $14.50

CUSTOM CARDS 3 | CRN: 66035

DATE: TUESDAY • 5/9 TIME: 9:30-Noon

SITE: Monroe Campus, Rm 413 COST: $14.50

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

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INTRO TO SAFE

BABYSITTING | CRN: 66011

Intro to Safe Babysitting is designed for students aged 11-14 who are interested in how to safely care for children. This course will cover the basics of child development, childcare duties, children’s routines, changing diapers, behavior management, entertainment, and injury prevention. Students will leave the class with the Intro to Safe Babysitting handbook as well as a small bag of goodies to help them be excellent babysitters!

Instructor: Michelle Weirich

DATE: SATURDAY • 1/28 TIME: 10:00-Noon

SITE: Central Campus, Rm 2604 COST: $31.00

INTRO TO SAFE BABYSITTING | CRN: 66012

Intro to Safe Babysitting is designed for students aged 11-14 who are interested in how to safely care for children. This course will cover the basics of child development, childcare duties, children’s routines, changing diapers, behavior management, entertainment, and injury prevention. Students will leave the class with the Intro to Safe Babysitting handbook as well as a small bag of goodies to help them be excellent babysitters!

Instructor: Michelle Weirich

DATE: SATURDAY • 2/4 TIME: 10:00-Noon

SITE: Monroe Campus, Rm 414 COST: $31.00

THE CARE AND KEEPING OF YOUR CAR | CRN: 66018

This course is designed to help you understand the basics needed to maintain your car and keep it running smoothly. Students will receive hands-on experience checking tires and brakes, changing engine oil, replacing lighting, and diagnosing driveability issues with techniques for minor repairs.

Instructor: Sheldon Newkirk

DATE: MONDAY • 1/31-3/6 TIME: 5:30-7:30 PM

SITE: Central Campus, CTS COST: $140.00

WHAT IS WELDING? | CRN: 66025

Are you curious about welding and want to try it for yourself? This class is ideal for those with little or no experience and just want a chance to see what welding is all about. During this 3hr class you will be introduced to the world of welding by building a small project. The following will be covered in this course: safety, different welding types, education and careers in welding, how to make basic welds using Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) and basic metal preparation and finishing. Instructor: BTC Welding Staff

DATE: FRIDAY • 3/17 TIME: 5:00-8:00 PM

SITE: AMTC - Milton COST: $75.00

BASIC GARAGE & REPAIR WELDING | CRN: 66026

This course is designed for individuals who are looking to improve their skills and gain knowledge about welding in a home garage, on the farm, or to start a hobby. The following will be covered in this course: safety, basic metallurgy, fundamentals of gas metal arc welding, fundamentals of shielded metal arc welding, and basic metal prep and finishing. Instructor: BTC Welding Staff

DATE: TUE/TH • 3/14 & 3/17 TIME: 5:00-8:00 PM

SITE: AMTC - Milton COST: $175.00

BEGINNING ART WELDING | CRN: 66027

In this course, amateur metal artists will creat a pre-designed metal art project that they can take home and proudly display. Students will learn welding safety basics, Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), metal prep and finishing, and metal art design. Instructor: BTC Welding Staff

DATE: MON/WED • 3/13 & 3/15 TIME: 5:00-8:00 PM

SITE: AMTC - Milton COST: $115.00

WOODWORKING | CRN: 66013

Create heirlooms that can be handed down through the generations. Combine solid hardwood and your choice of a plan to construct a unique piece that all generations will cherish. This course is open to all skill levels from novice to experienced woodworkers. Specific projects and material costs will be discussed at the first class. *Please note that this class meets January 18-February 22, then resumes April 5. Instructor: Tom Heiss

DATE: WEDNESDAY • 1/18-4/26 TIME: 6:00-9:00 PM

SITE: Janesville Parker H.S. COST: $170.00

WOODWORKING | CRN: 66032

Create heirlooms that can be handed down through the generations. Combine solid hardwood and your choice of a plan to construct a unique piece that all generations will cherish. This course is open to all skill levels from novice to experienced woodworkers. Specific projects and material costs will be discussed at the first class. Instructor: Nolan Otremba

DATE: TUESDAY • 1/13-2/28 TIME: 5:30-8:30 PM

SITE: Beloit Turner H.S. COST: $135.00

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