2013 Winter/Spring Course Catalog

WINTER/SPRING CO UR S E C ATALO G 2013

COURSE CATALOG

FAMILY

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FUN Our Family Fun classes are designed with you and your child in mind.

HOW IT WORKS

Since 1975, Meridian Technology Center has been training students for success in the workplace. A wide variety of course offerings make career education possible for students from all walks of life.

FULL-TIME TRAINING Career Assessment and Counseling | Job Placement Assistance Higher Average Wages for Graduates High School Sophomores (Pre-Engineering Academy only), Juniors and Seniors 70+ Career Majors | Tuition-free for District Residents | College Credit in Many Programs | Free Transportation Adult Students 70+ Career Majors | Scholarships/Financial Aid Available | 1- or 2-year Options High school students attend either the morning or afternoon session.

Morning Session:……… 8:10 am - 11:00 am Afternoon Session:…… 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

SHORT-TERM PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL INTEREST COURSES Hundreds of Courses - New Classes Starting Weekly Upgrade Job Skills | Prepare for a New Career Explore Personal Interests

ONLINE COURSES Enroll in one of our online courses that can be completed from your home computer.

Online instructors are available to assist you and weekly assignments can be easily downloaded.

Courses last six weeks and run the following weeks: 01/16-03/08 02/20-04/12 03/20-05/10 04/17-06/07 05/15-07/05

OUR DISTRICT

The Meridian Technology Center district includes people living in communities served by the following school districts: Agra, Carney, Glencoe, Guthrie, Morrison, Mulhall-Orlando, Pawnee, Perkins-Tryon, Perry and Stillwater.

DISABILITY ACCESSIBILITY Meridian’s facilities are accessible to disabled students. In addition, programs and instructional materials are adapted based upon the expressed needs of the student needing accommodation. Students requiring special equipment or arrangements should notify a Meridian Technology Center counselor upon enrollment.

Information regarding student expenses, job placement rate and more can be found at www.meridiantech.edu/gainfulemployment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 4 - 5

FULL-TIME TRAINING 6

ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION 7 Full-Time Training Programs | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration | Construction

ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS 8 Home Life | Horticulture | Language | Photography

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION 9 - 11 Full-Time Training Programs | Bookkeeping with Quickbooks | Certifications Microsoft Office Suite 2010 | Business & Industry Services | Real Estate

FINANCE 12 Full-Time Training Programs

HEALTH SCIENCE 13 - 15

Full-Time Training Programs | CPR & First Aid | Emergency Medicine Health Certification Testing | Medication Admin. | Medical Basics | Medical Essentials

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM 16 Full-Time Training Programs | Culinary Arts

HUMAN SERVICES 17 Full-Time Training Programs

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 18 - 22 Full-Time Training Programs | Apple Applications | Multimedia | Seniors & Computer Newbies | Social & Digital Media Marketing for Your Business | 60 Minute Spotlight | Online Training

LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS AND SECURITY 24 Security

MANUFACTURING 25 Full-Time Training Programs | Industrial Skills Training

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS 26 Full-Time Training Programs

TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS 27 Full-Time Training Programs | Automotive Technology

ONLINE COURSES 28 FAMILY FUN COURSES

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BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Consulting, training and education for you, where you are.

Meridian Technology Center develops training initiatives resulting in innovative business solutions.

We are a workforce resource to area companies ranging from the small family owned operation to the large corporation.

The BIS group provides customized and specialized training related to: • Computer and technology solutions • Leadership enhancement • Quality management systems (ISO 9000; ISO 14000, TS 16949) • Safety and environmental health compliance Meridian provides industry training designed through needs assessment, curriculum design, skills training and diverse methods of delivery. Training and services are available during the daytime, evening and weekends.

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Safety culture implementation Supervisory and management development Team engagement and retention Technical and industrial maintenance

Contact Meridian to set up a consultation with a BIS Coordinator. Our goal is to be a strategic partner and assist your organization in maximizing potential and achieving your goals.

Meridian’s BIS group has a proven record in assisting organizations with employee retention, cost control and reduction, increased productivity, increased organizational effectiveness and improved employee morale.

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Center for Business Development Business Consulting & Coaching We offer business consulting and coaching to companies and individuals within our district. We will consult with an aspiring entrepreneur to discuss the feasibility of an idea or engage in business coaching with a business owner. Whether you need marketing assistance, advice on identifying a new market for your product or service, or assistance learning how to hire great employees, we can help.

Business Incubation Business incubation is a focused process including management guidance, technical assistance and tailored consulting for young, growing companies. We engage in business incubation with both Residential and Virtual Tenants. Residential Tenants access services and rent dedicated office or lab space for up to three years. Virtual Tenants access services but do not rent space. Clients can move easily between both tenant types depending on their business needs and situation.

Networking & Education Events We organize opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses to listen and learn from each other.

We also offer regular sessions on the basics of starting a business as well as partner with our local chambers of commerce to bring education and training events to the communities in our district.

Business for Breakfast

The CBD offers a monthly networking breakfast for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Each breakfast is held at the CBD training room the third Thursday of the month. Meetings consist of networking and a guest speaker.

01/17 Th…………………… 7:30 am - 9:00 am 02/21 Th…………………… 7:30 am - 9:00 am 03/21 Th…………………… 7:30 am - 9:00 am 04/18 Th…………………… 7:30 am - 9:00 am 05/16 Th…………………… 7:30 am - 9:00 am There is no cost to attend.

Please RSVP to Diane Maddox at 405.377.2220.

Business 101

In this two-hour class, we will cover the basic questions you need to answer when deciding to open a business. We will pay particular attention to market research and financials, as these are the two major problem areas for new businesses.

01/21 M…………………… 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 03/11 M…………………… 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 05/20 M…………………… 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm There is no cost to attend.

Please RSVP to Diane Maddox at 405.377.2220 at least two days before each class to register.

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FULL-TIME TRAINING WHY MERIDIAN? • 70+ majors to choose from • Use the skills you learn to go directly to work or to land a better job while in college • Small classes • Hands-on learning • Real-world learning projects in every program • Earn college credit toward an Associate in Applied Science degree at Cowley College, OSU Institute of Technology or Northern Oklahoma College, depending on your program • Classes are free for district high school students • Transportation is free for district high school students

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CAREER SERVICES Our Career Planning Center staff can help you make career decisions based on your situation and needs. A variety of options are available to help you determine your strengths and interests. We will work together on a plan to help you achieve your career goals.

COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE Earn college credit while you’re at Meridian Technology Center and apply that toward an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. No extra assignments, just college credit for the work you’ll be doing already.

ASSESSMENT A number of assessments are available to assist in learning more about: • Your abilities • Your interests • Your personality • Your values JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES Meridian Technology Center instructors assist current students who will be seeking full-time, permanent employment upon successful completion of their training programs. Students can also receive assistance in résumé writing, interview techniques, and job search activities.

Internships are available Build your résumé Meet friends from 10 area district schools Leadership opportunities Student competitions Self-paced programs The 13th year program lets students starting a technology program as a senior return for an additional year of training at no charge • Job placement assistance • Career assessment and counseling

The A.A.S. is a technical workforce degree. An A.A.S. degree is a great path to follow for someone who is planning on directly entering the workforce after earning the degree. The technical college courses are specific to the technical workforce degree (A.A.S.) and do not apply to other degrees designed to transfer to bachelor of arts (B.A.) and bachelor of science (B.S.) degrees. However, some credit may apply to a specific bachelor of technology degree.

Students are responsible for meeting college requirements and completing the admission process before college credit is granted. Credit is not automatic.

Please contact the Career Planning Center for details.

TUITION High school students from the Meridian district may attend full-time training free of charge. Tuition for adult students and those living outside the district is dependent on the specific career major. Tuition rates are subject to change until class starts. Please contact the Career Planning Center for tuition details. A deposit is required for each class and is applied to tuition.

FINANCIAL AID Adult students may be eligible for financial assistance through grants and scholarships. Sources of aid are federal, state, institutional, community, foundation, and business and industry programs. Additional information on financial aid programs offered at Meridian is available in the Financial Aid Office located in the Career Planning Center.

Office hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

NEXT STEP SCHOLARSHIP The Next Step Scholarship is designed to assist students who were either not able to attend or complete their studies at Meridian while in high school. The scholarship is a tuition waiver for high school graduates of the Meridian district who want to begin or complete a career training program within two years of their graduation.

Scholarship details and applications are available from the Career Planning Center.

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ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION Full-Time Training Programs Students are prepared for careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.

People employed in this area work on new structures, restorations, additions, alterations and repairs.

Brick/Stone Mason CC

M-F

855 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

CAD Design Architectural Specialist CC

M-F

CAD Technician Architectural CC

M-F

855 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Commercial Electrician’s Assistant CC

M-F

M-F

990 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Industrial Electrician’s Assistant CC

1,020 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

990 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Residential Electrician’s Assistant CC

M-F

975 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Residential Finish Carpenter CC

M-F

825 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Residential Frame Carpenter CC

M-F

615 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Residential HVAC Installer CC

M-F

Residential HVAC Technician CC

M-F

615 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm 1,050 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

CC College Credit Available Tuition is free for district high school students. Tuition for in-district adults is $2/hour. Tuition for out-of-district adults is $4/hour.

Personal & Professional Interest Courses Woodworking Level II: Projects

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Refrigerant Handling Certification Exam Monthly

By appointment.

$55

Construction Woodworking for Beginners

02/21 - 03/14

Participants will learn a variety of skills and gain knowledge concerning woodworking. Learn how to operate various machines safely and plan your next woodworking project.

01/15 - 01/24

TTh

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$80

Basic Home Maintenance & Repair Drywall & Painting Learn the fundamentals and “how to” of basic home maintenance and repair. Topics covered will include small drywall repairs, painting and many other repairs that you may be presented in the home.

02/05 - 02/07 04/09 - 04/11

TTh TTh

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$49 $49

Basic Home Maintenance & Repair Electrical & Plumbing

This course will cover the fundamentals and “how to” of basic home maintenance and repair. Topics covered will include elementary electrical wiring, plumbing and many other repairs that you may be presented in the home.

02/19 - 02/21 04/16 - 04/18

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TTh TTh

Learn to take a variety of skills and gain knowledge concerning woodworking and put them to work on a project of your choosing. Participants are responsible for all costs associated with their project.

Individual project materials will not be provided.

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

TTh

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$159

Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting

This course covers topics on the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings in SolidWorks. Topics will include an explanation of parametric design, user interface and basic menu commands, extruded and revolved features, thin-walled part design - shell feature, configurations and design tables for parts, part editing and detail drawing creation.

02/25 - 04/10

MW

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$200

Ceramic Tile: Countertops, Backsplash & Flooring This course will cover the fundamentals and “how to” of working with ceramic tile. Learn how to buy material, cut, lay and grout tiles. Work on backsplashes, countertops and flooring for that new look around your house.

03/05 - 03/14 04/30 - 05/09

TTh TTh

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$98 $98

$49 $49

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ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS Personal & Professional Interest Courses Home Life Coupons Made Easy

Learn the artful technique of saving money by putting coupons to the test. In this course you will learn ways to start saving more by using coupons.

02/11 04/16

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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

$25 $25

Horticulture Floral Design I

T

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

$145

Language Beginning Spanish

This is a beginning course in the basics of Spanish conversation and grammar. Learn words and statements that will be of benefit to those who are communicating with Spanish-speaking employees or students.

02/05 - 02/28 04/02 - 04/25

TTh TTh

This course will cover portrait photography. Activities will include discussion of set up and delivery of the final product. Emphasis will be placed on taking great photographs rather than basic camera operation techniques. Prerequisites: Working knowledge of camera and components.

01/22 - 03/12

Basic floral design techniques are taught in this hands-on course. Standard floral mechanics are taught by learning six types of basic designs and their variations. These include: Western Design, Biedermiier, Crescent, Flemish, Vegetative and Hogarth. Bow making is also included in this class.

02/26 - 04/23

Photography Photography: Portrait

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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This course is for families using either a simple or a complex camera. The class will concentrate on improving composition by discovering how to “see” as a professional does. Participants will take color photos based on specific assignments given in class.

Participants will explore techniques that will make their photographs dynamic and powerful. One enrollment fee is required for families. Tuition covers one adult and one child between the ages of 8 and 15. Individuals 16 years or older are considered an adult for enrollment purposes.

04/02 - 04/16

T

$130 $130

This is a beginner’s course. Participants will learn the history of deafness, manual alphabet and numbers and basics signs. After completion of this course, participants should be able to communicate with each other and hearing impaired individuals.

TTh

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$130

TAKE THE BUS Meridian Technology Center is proud to have a stop on the OSU Community Transit System. OSU students and Stillwater residents can ride the bus to the Meridian campus from just about anywhere in town and take advantage of the training opportunities available at Meridian.

The “Off-Campus Brown” route runs between the Meridian campus and OSU throughout the day.

BROWN ROUTE SCHEDULE Goes to MTC, Technology Park and Wal-Mart West on Highway 51.

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$120

Fun With Photography

Sign Language I

03/05 - 04/04

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$60

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION Full-Time Training Programs Students are prepared for careers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy.

Administrative Assistant CC

M-F

720 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Administrative Medical Assistant (Adults only) CC

M-F

M-F

CC

M-F

CC

M-F

1,260 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Medical Office Assistant (Adults only) 1,440 hrs

900 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Entrepreneur CC

Medical Insurance Coder (Adults only)

1080 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

CC College Credit Available Tuition is free for district high school students.

Tuition for in-district adults is $2/hour. Tuition for out-of-district adults is $4/hour.

Personal & Professional Interest Courses Bookkeeping With QuickBooks QuickBooks 2012

Many small business owners use QuickBooks to organize, maintain, report company records and prepare for tax time. Learn the application workspace and tools, set up company files, prepare inventory items and transactions, input sales transactions and review reporting features.

02/07 02/19 - 02/26

Th TTh

8:00 am - 5:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

*$189 $189

QuickBooks 2013 New Features

Make the most of your transition to QuickBooks 2013. Learn the sleek new interface, review the new leads and sales prospects features, explore the new file manager and statement writer features, review the new import features and much more.

Lunch included.

03/07

Th

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

$28

QuickBooks 2013

Certifications Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Practice Exam The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Core-Level practice exam will help you prepare for the MOS Core-Level Certification exam in Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

02/08 04/05 05/10

F F F

10:00 am - 11:30 am 10:00 am - 11:30 am 10:00 am - 11:30 am

$17 $17 $17

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Core-Level Certification Exam

Choose to get your MOS Core-Level Certification in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. You choose the applications in which you want to attain your MOS Core-Level Certification and prove your skills for today’s decision makers.

02/11 04/08 05/13

M M M

10:00 am - 11:30 am 10:00 am - 11:30 am 10:00 am - 11:30 am

$96 $96 $96

Many small business owners use QuickBooks to organize, maintain, report company records and prepare for tax time. Learn the application workspace and tools, set up company files, prepare inventory items and transactions, input sales transactions and review reporting features.

04/04

Th

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

*$189

*Includes lunch in the Terrace.

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Microsoft Office Suite 2010 For your Microsoft Office application training needs, we provide hands-on training in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. The basic, intermediate and advanced classes in each application provide the learning objectives required for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Core-Level Certification exam.

Receive a 15% discount when you enroll in any two or more Microsoft Office courses. Cannot combine with other discount offers.

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Basic Gain the power of presentation skills with Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. You will learn how to navigate the workspace, create new presentations, enter and format text, save presentations and rearrange slides in a presentation. This course will help students prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Core-Level Certification exam for PowerPoint 2010 (exam 77-883). For comprehensive certification training, students should complete the Basic and Advanced courses for PowerPoint 2010.

01/17 - 01/24 01/25

TTh F

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

$99 *$112

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Advanced Advance your PowerPoint 2010 skills to a new level.

Learn how to customize the ribbon, apply themes and templates, work with SmartArt graphics and tables, add multimedia content and interactive elements to slides and learn about presentation distribution options including PDF, HTML and online broadcasts. This course will help students prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Core-Level Certification exam for PowerPoint 2010 (exam 77-883). For comprehensive certification training, students should complete the Basic and Advanced courses for PowerPoint 2010.

01/29 - 02/05 02/01

TTh F

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

$99 *$112

Microsoft Word 2010 Basic Gain valuable skills in Word 2010. Learn the Word 2010 workspace, add text, format text and use copy and paste techniques, create tables and insert headers and footers. This course will help students prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Core-Level Certification exam for Word 2010 (exam 77-881). For comprehensive certification training, students should complete the Basic, Intermediate and Advanced courses for Word 2010.

02/21 - 02/28 03/01

TTh F

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

$99 *$112

Microsoft Word 2010 Intermediate Build upon your basic Word 2010 skills. You will learn how to work with styles, edit sections, insert columns, use the Navigation Pane, format tables, print labels and envelopes, insert graphics and use templates. This course will help students prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Core-Level Certification exam for Word 2010 (exam 77-881). For comprehensive certification training, students should complete the Basic, Intermediate and Advanced courses for Word 2010.

03/05 - 03/07 03/08

10

TWTh F

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Microsoft Word 2010 Advanced Expand your Intermediate Word 2010 skills to your maximum potential. Learn how to perform a mail merge, create and use forms, insert a table of contents, create macros and customize the ribbon and Quick Access toolbar. This course will help students prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Core-Level Certification exam for Word 2010 (exam 77-881) For comprehensive certification training, students should complete the Basic, Intermediate and Advanced courses for Word 2010.

03/26 - 04/02 03/29

TTh F

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

$99 *$112

Microsoft Excel 2010 Basic Gain in-demand skills with Excel 2010. You will learn how to navigate the workspace, enter and edit data, save workbooks, create basic formulas, work with simple functions, print worksheets and insert charts. This course will help students prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Core-Level Certification exam for Excel 2010 (exam 77-882).

For comprehensive certification training, students should complete the Basic, Intermediate and Advanced courses for Excel 2010.

04/16 - 04/18 04/19

TWTh F

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

$99 *$112

Microsoft Excel 2010 Intermediate Build upon your basic Excel 2010 skills. You will learn how to use multiple worksheets and workbooks efficiently, create subtotals, apply cell names, work with tables, insert and edit hyperlinks, insert trendlines and sparklines, and work with PivotTables and PivotCharts. This course will help students prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Core-Level Certification exam for Excel 2010 (exam 77-882). For comprehensive certification training, students should complete the Basic, Intermediate and Advanced courses for Excel 2010.

04/23 - 04/25 04/26

TWTh F

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

$99 *$112

Microsoft Excel 2010 Advanced Expand your Intermediate Excel 2010 skills to your maximum potential. Learn how to work with advanced formulas, data validation and database functions such as DSUM, how to import and export data, use Goal Seek, create and use macros, and use conditional formatting. This course will help students prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Core-Level Certification exam for Excel 2010 (exam 77-882). For comprehensive certification training, students should complete the Basic, Intermediate and Advanced courses for Excel 2010.

04/30 - 05/07 05/03

$99 *$112

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TTh F

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

$99 *$112

*Includes lunch in the Terrace.

Business & Industry Courses HR Matters Employees are the nucleus of every organization. Help protect your staff and business from liability and avoid legal risk before it arises by staying current on human resources issues. This lunchtime series offers insightful information and techniques for handling common workplace scenarios and will help human resource professionals avoid potentially explosive situations.

Lunch is provided.

Setting Goals & Strategic Planning in the New Year 01/22

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11:30 am - 1:00 pm Chamber Members

$20 $15

Challenging Conversations 02/12

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11:30 am - 1:00 pm Chamber Members

$20 $15

If an individual or an organization chooses to enroll in all four classes within the series, the total is $120 or $30 per session. (Organization may purchase this option and send a different person to each class, if they choose.) If an individual or an organization chooses to enroll in a single class, the price is $39 per session.

To register for these classes, please call Meridian Technology Center at (405) 377-3333.

Everyday Leaders Everyday Leaders is a collaborative program of Meridian Technology Center and the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. For more information or to register, contact Meridian Technology Center at (405) 377-3333.

Credibility

Termination Strategies for Small Business Owners

01/25

03/12

$20 $15

Inspire Others

$20 $15

Leadercast - Simply Lead

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11:30 am - 1:00 pm Chamber Members

Making the Most of Free Web Services 04/09

T

11:30 am - 1:00 pm Chamber Members

Strengths-Based Coaching 05/14

T

11:30 am - 1:00 pm Chamber Members

$20 $15

11:30 am - 1:00 pm Chamber Members

$20 $15

Retaining Top Talent 06/11

T

To register for these classes, please call Meridian Technology Center at (405) 377-3333.

Blueprint Series Protecting Your Board Members

Th

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$39

To Go Forward, Retreat!

Board retreats can encompass a range of emotions - fear and brilliance, frustration and passion. Learn how to make the most of your board members’ precious time together so you can focus on strategy and sustainability above all else.

04/25

Th

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$39

Recruiting & Retaining Volunteers If you can maintain a loyal corps of volunteers and/ or interns, your nonprofit can get more done for less money, create community involvement and increase visibility. Discover free local resources available to help you find qualified volunteers and staff members and exchange best practice ideas to strengthen your organization.

11/21

Th

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

11:30 am - 1:00 pm Chamber Members

$20 $15

F

11:30 am - 1:00 pm Chamber Members

$20 $15

Do you want to have a breakthrough in growing as a leader? Pause, take a step back and make plans to take several steps forward at Chick-fil-A Leadercast.

You will be empowered with growth insights from world-renowned leaders. This one-of-a-kind event will be broadcast live from Atlanta and simulcast into communities across the globe. Join more than 125,000 leaders from around the world and begin doing some addition by subtraction in your everyday leadership. You will learn how to improve your own leadership skills and also have the opportunity to network with other leaders in the Stillwater area. You will see how less equals more as you move forward as a leader.

05/10

Shielding your board from risk and liability can be nerve-wracking and tricky. Discover how to safeguard your board members by understanding recent changes affecting bylaws, policies and reporting requirements to the IRS as well as how to use your 990 as a marketing tool to current and future donors.

02/28

03/29

F

F

7:30 am - 3:30 pm

*$69

Real Estate Real Estate: Basic Pre-License Meets training requirements mandated by the state legislature to qualify individuals to sit for the state licensing exam to become a provisional Sales Associate as outlined by the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission. The Commission approves the curriculum and instructor and all topics are relevant to Oklahoma laws.

2/05 - 2/07, 2/15, 2/21 T-Th/F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm $370 5/07 - 5/09, 5/21 - 5/23 T-Th/F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm $370

Real Estate: Post License This course meets post education real estate instruction requirements mandated by the state legislature for qualification as a Sales Associate. The Commission approves the curriculum and instructor and all topics are relevant to Oklahoma laws.

03/26 - 03/28

MF

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

$175

*Includes lunch in the Terrace.

$39

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FINANCE

Full-Time Training Programs Students are prepared for careers in financial and investment planning, banking, insurance and business financial management.

Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk CC

M-F

720 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Financial Customer Service CC

M-F

720 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

CC College Credit Available Tuition is free for district high school students.

Tuition for in-district adults is $2/hour. Tuition for out-of-district adults is $4/hour.

Business for Breakfast

Entrepreneurs and small business owners: learn how to make yourself and your company more successful. Join us the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7:30 - 9 am at the Meridian Technology Center for Business Development for a free professional development event. You’ll have networking opportunities plus the chance to learn from speakers about topics such as: marketing and PR, recruiting, training and retaining employees, finding new customers, work/life balance, time management, legal matters, how others found success and HR matters.

The Center for Business Development provides customized support, education and training for entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the Meridian Technology Center district.

Through the creation of new companies and the strengthening of existing companies we contribute to the expansion of our regional and state economy.

Call 405.377.2220 and see page 5 for more information including other Center for Business Development offerings such as Business 101.

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HEALTH SCIENCE Full-Time Training Programs Students are prepared for careers that promote health, wellness and diagnosis as well as treat injuries and diseases. Some of the careers involve working directly with people, while others involve research into diseases or collecting and formatting data and information.

Administrative Medical Assistant (Adults only) CC

M-F

Advanced Pharmacy Technician CC

M-F M-F

M-F

930 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Clinical Lab Assistant CC

765 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Biological Research Technician M-F

600 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Biological Laboratory Assistant CC

1,440 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

1,050 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

EMT-Paramedic (Adults Only)

1,064 hrs

More details online on our Full-Time Career Majors page.

Health Care Assistant I CC

M-F

Health Care Assistant II CC

M-F M-F

731 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Health Care Technician CC

742 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Licensed Practical Nurse (Adults Only)

1,463 hrs

CC More details online on our Full-Time Career Majors page.

Medical Insurance Coder (Adults only) CC

M-F

1,260 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Medical Office Assistant (Adults only) CC

M-F

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Pre-Medical/Medical Research Analyst CC

M-F M-F

975 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Pre-Veterinary/Veterinary Research Analyst CC

900 hrs

975 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Radiologic Technology (Adults Only)

2,627 hrs

CC More details online on our Full-Time Career Majors page.

Radiology Aide CC

M-F

842 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Veterinary Research Technician M-F

990 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

998 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm CC College Credit Available Tuition is free for district high school students.

Tuition for in-district adults is $2/hour. Tuition for out-of-district adults is $4/hour.

Personal & Professional Interest Courses CPR & First Aid

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.

Healthcare Provider

For health care providers and other professional rescuers. Learn skills of one- and two-rescuer CPR for adult, child and infants utilizing mouth-to-mask and bag-mask techniques and AED. Must pass written and skills tests for certification.

01/22 & 01/24 02/05 & 02/07 03/05 & 03/07 04/09 & 04/11 05/07 & 05/09

TTh TTh TTh TTh TTh

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$60 $60 $60 $60 $60

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Healthcare Provider Recertification

Meets requirements for AHA Healthcare Provider Recertification. Must pass written and skills tests for certification. Must show current Healthcare Provider CPR certification card to enroll.

01/16 02/06 03/06 04/10 05/08

W W W W W

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$30 $30 $30 $30 $30

Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED

Health Certification Testing

Please call 405-377-3333, ext. 211 to schedule an appointment for any of the following exams.

Clinical Skills Exams Certified Nurse Aide

$30

Developmentally Disabled Care Aide

$30

Home Health Aide

$30

Residential Care Aide

$30

For lay rescuers assigned as first responders to emergencies in the workplace or community.

Provides training in basic first aid procedures, adult, child and infant CPR and use of an AED. Must pass skills test for certification.

Written Exams

01/29 & 01/31 02/19 & 02/21 03/26 & 03/28 04/23 & 04/25 05/21 & 05/23

TTh TTh TTh TTh TTh

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$60 $60 $60 $60 $60

Designed for the general public, parents, grandparents and baby sitters. An entry-level modular course offering instruction in one-rescuer child and infant CPR. Will learn basic child and infant CPR skills and recognizing and relieving choking in children and infants. Does not lead to certification.

W W W W W

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

$20 $20 $20 $20 $20

Emergency Medicine Emergency Medical Responder

Please search our website at www.meridiantech.edu for full course information beginning January 1.

TBD

TBD

Emergency Medical Technician

Please search our website at www.meridiantech.edu for full course information beginning January 1.

TBD

TBD

Emergency Medical Technician Transition (Refresher)

Certified Nurse Aide

$30

Developmentally Disabled Care Aide

$30

Home Health Aide

$30

Residential Care Aide

$30

Home Health Administrator

14

By Appt. Only

Medication Administration Medication Administration Technician (MAT)

Emphasizes basic knowledge of legal and ethical issues for the Medication Administration Technician.

Will learn performance of vital signs and how to properly administer certain medications in an environment where acute nursing care is not required. Pre-requisite to MAT Update.

01/15 & 01/17 02/05 & 02/07 03/05 & 03/07 04/09 & 04/11 05/07 & 05/09

TTh TTh TTh TTh TTh

8:30 am - 5:30 pm 8:30 am - 5:30 pm 8:30 am - 5:30 pm 8:30 am - 5:30 pm 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

$70 $70 $70 $70 $70

Medication Administration Technician Update As required by law, this class meets the minimum eight-hour requirement for annual update training in Medication Administration. Must be a current MAT to enroll.

01/23 02/13 03/13 04/17 05/15

Please search our website at www.meridiantech.edu for full course information beginning January 1.

TBD

Every Monday at 8:30 or 10:15 am

$100

Infant/Child CPR for Family and Friends

01/30 02/20 03/27 04/24 05/22

By Appt. Only

TBD

www.meridiantech.edu | 405.377.3333 888.607.2509

W W W W W

8:30 am - 5:30 pm 8:30 am - 5:30 pm 8:30 am - 5:30 pm 8:30 am - 5:30 pm 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

$45 $45 $45 $45 $45

Medical Basics Anatomy and Physiology

Study of the structural complexity of the human body and its intricate functional mechanisms.

Become familiar with body structure and function of the body systems. Meets pre-requisite requirements for Radiologic Technology.

01/22 - 05/09 02/19 - 06/06 03/26 - 07/09

TTh TTh TTh

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$240 $240 $240

Computer Applications

Very basic introduction to computer skills related to keyboarding, Microsoft Word documents, PowerPoint slideshows, Internet searches and e-mail. Meets pre-requisite requirements for Practical Nursing.

01/22 - 02/14 02/19 - 03/14 03/26 - 04/18 04/23 - 05/16

TTh TTh TTh TTh

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$104 $104 $104 $104

IV Therapy

Designed for EMTPs, LPNs and RNs needing to update IV skills. Covers IV preparation, equipment, venipunctures, monitoring, maintenance and special situations. Not a certification course.

01/22 - 02/07 02/19 - 03/14 03/26 - 04/16 04/23 - 05/14

TTh TTh TTh TTh

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$134 $134 $134 $134

Medical Terminology: Basic

Introduction to the special language utilized in the medical field and health care. Understanding new words becomes easy with the discovery that many terms are made up of interchangeable word parts that are utilized in different combinations. Meets prerequisite requirements for Radiologic Technology.

01/22 - 02/28 02/19 - 04/04 03/26 - 05/02 04/23 - 05/30

TTh TTh TTh TTh

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$210 $210 $210 $210

Medical Essentials Nurse Aide/Long-Term Care Aide

Prepares individuals to work in a long-term care facility, assisted living facility, etc. Includes proper lifting and moving procedures and patient-care skills relating to personal hygiene, safety, comfort, nutrition, exercise and elimination needs of residents.

Must pass state skills and written tests to receive certification. Testing fees not included in tuition.

01/14 - 04/03 02/20 - 05/06 03/25 - 06/03 04/22 - 07/01 05/13 - 07/24

MW MW MW MW MW

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$425 $425 $425 $425 $425

Nurse Aide II

Expanding on basic CNA skills, will cover advanced competencies related to basic nursing care. Will include dementia care, aging and illness, culture change, effective communication, and spirituality and dying. Pre-requisites include CNA with at least three months of experience and letter of recommendation from supervisor.

02/25 - 03/11 03/27 - 04/10 04/24 - 05/08 05/15 - 06/03

MW MW MW MW

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$360 $360 $360 $360

Nurse Aide III

Focus on advancing skills in mental illness, traumatic brain injury, functional maintenance and restorative care, Alzheimer and dementia care. Pre-requisites include CNA with three months of experience, letter of recommendation from supervisor and completion of Nurse Aide II.

02/25 - 03/11 03/27 - 04/10 04/24 - 05/08 05/15 - 06/03

MW MW MW MW

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$360 $360 $360 $360

Feeding Assistant

Learn to assist individuals in a nursing, specialized nursing or skilled nursing facility in providing residents with help in eating and drinking. Covers proper safety and emergency procedures, sanitation, assisting with a meal tray or total feeding, serving supplemental nourishments and fresh drinking water. May submit application to OSDH Feeding Assistant Registry upon completion.

02/25 & 02/27 MW 04/15 & 04/17 MW

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$45 $45

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HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

Full-Time Training Programs Students are prepared for careers in the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreational events and travel-related services.

Food Service Attendant CC

M-F

360 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Food Service Management-Assistant CC

M-F

851 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

CC College Credit Available Tuition is free for district high school students.

Tuition for in-district adults is $2/hour. Tuition for out-of-district adults is $4/hour.

Personal & Professional Interest Courses Explore the Science of Flavor

Culinary Arts Cake Decorating 1: Decorating Basics

This class will guide you through every step - baking, icing, flower-making, borders and more.

Your child will be entertained while using science to prepare food while you learn the physical and chemical transformations of ingredients, as well as the social, artistic and technical components of cooking.

01/15 - 01/24

03/11

TTh

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$95

Learn How to Make Cheese from Start to Finish Learn the art of making mozzarella, herb lemon and ricotta cheese on your own.

01/24

Th

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$50

Mexican Cooking

T

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Mind Your Manners

Come learn your manners when it comes to setting a formal dinner table, tips for interacting with others and manners that are useful for you and your child.

03/14

T

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Learn the secrets of cooking delicious, authentic Mexican dishes as you actively participate in their preparation. Featured items may be chile Colorado, chile verde, cheese enchiladas, chicken enchiladas, chile relle単os, carnitas, arroz con pollo, tacos, salsa and Spanish rice.

Crazy Cupcakes: Easter Fun

01/30 04/16

Cake Decorating 3: Gum Paste & Fondant

T T

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

$40 $40

Crazy Cupcakes: For Your Valentine

The course begins with the very basics of decorating.

Learn how to decorate fun cupcakes for different occasions that will impress family and friends.

02/12

T

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$40

Jump-Start Your Meal with Tasty Appetizers

Get your meal started off right with a tasty appetizer.

Learn easy recipes to jump-start your next meal.

02/20

W

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$40

Gluten-Free Meals

Are you interested in a gluten-free diet? Do you suffer from Celiac Disease? Learn delicious new recipes that exclude the use of foods that contain gluten.

02/25

T

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$40

Cake Decorating 2: Flowers & Cake Design

03/28

Th

04/02 - 04/11

TTh

$40

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$95

No-Bake Desserts

Take home recipes that are delicious and easy for you or your children to replicate at home without the dangers of the oven.

04/08

M

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$40

Cake Decorating 4: Advanced Gum Paste Flowers Create many life-like, wired gum paste flowers and two types of leaves. Learn to assemble a spray or arrangement of your completed blooms.

04/23 - 05/02

TTh

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$95

Heart Healthy Meals

Learn and leave with easy recipes that are both delicious and good for your heart health.

02/26 - 03/07

04/30 - 05/02

$95

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Learn to create numerous flowers, a multi-looped bow and borders. Cover a cake and cake board with fondant for that professional look you desire.

Italian Cooking

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$25

Impress family and friends when you learn how to create fun, decorated cupcakes for different occasions.

The course begins with the very basics of decorating.

Learn to create numerous flowers using royal icing and gum paste - using a color wheel and applying the basic principles of floral cake design to your cakes. Leave knowing how to pipe reverse shell border and basket weave techniques.

TTh

$55

04/24

T

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$40

Learn the secrets of authentic Italian dishes. Prepare and take home portions at the end of each class.

TTh

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$60

W W Y B

HUMAN SERVICES

Full-Time Training Programs Students are prepared for employment in career pathways related to families and human needs.

Cosmetologist (Adults only)

1,500 hrs

M-Th

3:40 pm - 10 pm

Cosmetologist – Public M-F

1,000 hrs

8:10 am - 11am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Master Instructor (Adults only) M-Th

1,000 hrs

3:40 pm - 10 pm

Practicing Master Instructor (Adults only) M-Th

500 hrs

3:40 pm - 10 pm

Tuition: In District Out of District Cosmetologist………………………… $3,750 $7,500 Master Instructor……………………… $2,500 $5,000 Practicing Master Instructor…………… $1,250 $2,500

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SUMMER CAMPS

Tech Trek - JUNE 4, 5 & 6

STUDENTS ENTERING 7TH - 9TH GRADES Campers will explore options in a variety of programs that Meridian offers from automotive to health to information technology.

Go Girls - DATE COMING SOON GIRLS ENTERING 9TH OR 10TH GRADE Experience cool technology and the latest medical equipment. This is the perfect camp to have fun with girls just like you! meridiantech.edu/summercamps

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Full-Time Training Programs Students are prepared for careers that involve the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services.

Cyber Security Professional CC

M-F

1,590 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Digital Video Producer (High School only) CC

M-F

Enterprise Network Associate CC

M-F

1,080 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Enterprise Network Security Associate CC

M-F

1,230 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Graphic Design Specialist CC

M-F

840 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Network PC Support Specialist CC

M-F

630 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

M-F

CC

M-F

Network Systems Engineer CC

M-F

M-F

M-F

480 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

3D Animator CC

M-F

960 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Video Game Designer CC

M-F

1,350 hrs

CC

M-F

990 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

PC Support Technician CC

1,230 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Network Systems Technician CC

1,350 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

1,080 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Web Designer

Network Security and Digital Forensics Technician CC

960 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Network Security Specialist

960 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm CC College Credit Available Tuition is free for district high school students.

Tuition for in-district adults is $2/hour. Tuition for out-of-district adults is $4/hour.

Personal & Professional Interest Courses Apple Applications iPhone Essentials

Photos with iPhone

Explore core features to help you enjoy your iPhone.

Explore the tools and custom settings, review the e-mail and Web browsing features, examine calendar options and discuss tips and techniques for making the most of your iPhone.

Edit your iPhone pictures with a few simple apps to make your photos fun, unique and attention grabbing. Explore the top 5 apps that will give you the ability to adjust hue and saturation, apply gradients and brush strokes, add text, apply a watermark with a signature or message and more.

01/24 04/25

02/07 05/09

Th Th

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$42 $42

iPad Essentials Get the most out of your iPad. Explore the many features to help you enjoy your iPad. You will learn how to use the e-mail features, calendar options and Web browsing tools. Plus, examine custom settings and discuss tips and techniques to help you enjoy your iPad even more.

01/31 04/18

18

Th Th

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$42 $42

Th Th

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$42 $42

Using Your Mac Computer

Make the most of your Mac! Gain essential skills for using the Mac computer. Explore the desktop and toolbars, navigate applications and files, create an alias (shortcut), review settings and explore the many Mac apps available on your computer.

02/07 - 02/12 TTh

www.meridiantech.edu | 405.377.3333 888.607.2509

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$84

Using Keynote

Create the ultimate presentations using Keynote.

Learn the workspace, choose themes, add text and graphics, insert charts, drag and drop photos and movies, add music from your iTunes library, explore the Presenter Display feature, save as various file types and store to iCloud.

02/19 - 02/21 TTh

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$58

Using iMovie Create a personalized movie to share your favorite photos with family and friends. Learn the iMovie workspace, add your photos, add transitions, insert text, add music, set timings and save as a video file.

You’ll learn how to upload it to Facebook or play it on a CD player, video player or computer.

02/25 - 03/04 M

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$84

Music, Apps & More with iTunes Gain a better understanding of iTunes. Learn to explore the iTunes store, explore review options and download useful apps, movies and music.

02/28

Th

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$42

Using Mac Mail

Stay in touch with family and friends using Mac Mail. You will learn best practices with e-mail, create e-mail messages, save messages, add attachments, open and save attachments, change mail sounds and icons, and assign a picture to a sender.

03/05

T

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$33

Discover effective ways to make learning fun and interactive using the iPad in the classroom.

Download free apps and explore how to incorporate them into your curriculum to get students excited about learning.

Th

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$42

iPhone Apps for Business Professionals

With the right apps, you can put your iPhone to work for practical business purposes. Explore the top 13 iPhone apps that are specifically designed to help the business professional on the go.

03/14

Th

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$42

Using iCloud

You can access your music, photos, calendars, contacts, documents and more from your Mac computer, iPhone and iPad. Set up your account in iCloud, save documents, locate files and download content.

03/28

Th

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$42

Using iPhoto

Learn the iPhoto workspace, upload your photos, explore the editing tools, experiment with various photo effects and adjust photos with color and white balance adjustments.

04/09 - 04/16 T

Create professional-looking images for both print and the Web. Learn about image copyright, explore the components of the Photoshop environment, learn about the differences between raster and vector graphics, and explore various methods of selecting image areas. You’ll also learn to modify and manipulate selections, work with text and layers, add layer effects, adjust image size and prepare images for printing and the Web.

01/23 - 01/30 MW

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$84

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

$159

Adobe Photoshop CS6 Advanced

Create beautiful and amazing photos and composite images that will get your work noticed. Learn how to use color fills and gradients, apply overlays and create layer masks and clipping masks to show or hide various parts of an image. Plus create and edit paths and convert type to paths, apply a variety of creative effects and use the Vanishing Point feature and Smart Filters.

02/06 - 02/13 MW

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

$159

Adobe Illustrator CS6 Basic Create amazing graphic objects and gain skills to give you the edge in the graphic design and marketing industries. Navigate the application workspace and tools, begin a new artboard and work with vector-based shapes and graphic objects that scale across media for use in print or Webbased media.

03/06 - 03/13 MW

iPad Apps for the Classroom

03/07

Mulitmedia Adobe Photoshop CS6 Basic

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

$159

Adobe InDesign CS6 Basic Create sophisticated page layouts for print or electronic books and produce dazzling brochures and other publications for your business or organization. Learn the application workspace, create documents, place text and graphics, make custom color swatches and work with master pages and multi-page documents. You’ll also learn to format text, apply styles, work with threaded text frames, position and group objects, work with layers and explore various print options.

04/04 Th 04/10 - 04/17 MW

8:00 am - 5:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

*$159 $159

Adobe InDesign CS6 Advanced Create professional-level documents and learn tips and techniques sure to impress today’s designers.

Learn how to create complex document structures, create tint and gradient swatches, use object libraries and snippets to work more efficiently, and create vector paths. You’ll also learn to wrap type on a path, work with advanced typography and composition techniques, work with object styles and tables, use special characters, work with the Story Editor and manage long documents.

04/25 Th 05/01 - 05/08 MW

8:00 am - 5:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

*$159 $159

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Seniors and Computer Newbies Learn to Use Kindle

Get Going with Facebook

Learn the features of your Kindle, search for exclusive Kindle books, explore the public domain for free books and titles, borrow Kindle books from your public library and find audio books and music.

Facebook is a fun and safe way to stay in touch with family and friends. Gain tips to make Facebook fun, safe and easy to use. Set up your Facebook account, explore available features and options, create posts and add your friends and family to your page.

01/17 03/12

02/12

Th T

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$41 $41

Getting Started with Computers

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$29

Photos for Facebook

New to using computers or just need to be able to use them better? Explore computer components, learn computer terminology and practice mouse techniques to help you master the computer.

Share your favorite photos and videos with your family and friends on your Facebook page. Learn how to upload your photos and videos from your jump drive, CD or camera card, set sharing options and set the Timeline view for your images.

01/25

02/20

F

8:30 am - 11:30 am

$29

Learn to Type Gain and improve your typing skills to meet today’s technology needs in the workforce or simply to help you enjoy personal computer activities. You will gain keyboarding skills with guided instruction and interactive activities.

01/25 - 03/01 F

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

$79

Photo Editing with Adobe Elements 11 Turn your everyday snapshots into sensational photos that will amaze your family and friends.

Explore the Elements 11 workspace, import and organize photos, change or remove the background of images, adjust color and tone, convert photos to black and white, use selection tools, work with the clone tool, add text and use layers.

01/28 - 02/11 M 04/05 - 04/19 F

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8:30 am - 11:30 am

$136 $136

Android Phone Essentials Get the most out of your Android phone. Explore the tools and custom settings, review the e-mail and Web browsing features, examine calendar options, and discuss tips and techniques for making the most of your Android phone.

01/29 03/14

T Th

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$41 $41

Gain a better understanding of how and why to use Craigslist. Learn tips and techniques to protect your privacy and yourself, search for job advertisements, personal ads, home supplies and many other items.

02/05

T

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$29

W

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Learn to save files, copy and move documents, create folders, explore file navigation methods and use the recycle bin to delete and restore files and folders.

02/22

F

8:30 am - 11:30 am

Bring your photos to class and use Adobe Elements 11 to create your own masterpiece to share with family and friends. Learn how to create a slideshow and a photo book, upload images, review printing options and save as a video or add to a CD.

02/25 - 03/04 M 04/26 - 05/03 F

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8:30 am - 11:30 am

Get a better understanding of how and why to use eBay. Learn tips and techniques to search for items, make bids for items and track your purchases.

03/05 - 03/07 TTh

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Searching the Internet can be frustrating! Learn tips and techniques to help you successfully browse the Internet. You will explore links, bookmark your favorite websites, review printing options and search the Web using a variety of methods.

F

8:30 am - 11:30 am

$29

E-mail & More

Stay in touch with family and friends. You will learn best practices with e-mail, create e-mail messages, save messages, add attachments, open and save attachments, review the calendar tools and use Google Chat to share instant messages.

Start Pinning with Pinterest

$29

$56

Internet Essentials

03/29

8:30 am - 11:30 am

$69 $69

Using eBay

Learn how to move and resize windows, open and close applications, add shortcuts to the desktop and start menu, change the desktop appearance and explore “my computer” settings.

F

$29

Digital Pics Workshop

Getting to Know Windows 7

02/08

$29

All About Files & Folders

03/08

Using Craigslist

F

8:30 am - 11:30 am

$29

View great craft ideas, holiday treats and decorations, favorite dishes, trendy fashion tips and much more. Learn how to start your Pinterest account, search pin boards, create your own pin board and start pinning images.

04/02

20

T

www.meridiantech.edu | 405.377.3333 888.607.2509

T

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$29

Social & Digital Media Marketing for Your Business Facebook for Your Business 101 Launch Your Business Page

Create Marketing Photos with Your Smart Phone

Expand your personal Facebook account to promote your business. You will explore the admin panel, choose the settings that best fit the needs of your business and review best practices for managing your page effectively.

02/20

W

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$49

Facebook for Your Business 201 Supercharge Your Business Page

Make the most of Facebook’s many features to attract customers to your business Facebook page, generate leads and showcase your products and/or services.

02/27

W

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$49

Facebook for Your Business 301 Moving Fans to “Super Fan” Status

You will set up and administer Facebook contests, targeted ads and promoted posts and offers.

You will also prepare your editorial plan and review helpful tools to manage your social media marketing activities.

03/06

W

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$49

Use your iPhone or Android phone to create attention-grabbing photos that promote your products and services. Explore a variety of apps for editing your photos with your smart phone and learn tips and techniques to make them perfect for uploading to all your social and digital media marketing tools.

03/27

W

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$49

Marketing With Pinterest

This online pin board lets you “pin” images and videos to promote your products and services. This social media platform is a fantastic tool to get your business noticed by a huge audience!

04/03

W

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$49

Search Engine Optimization for Your Business

You will gain tips and techniques to make your website search engine friendly. Explore key words for your business or organization, find out what Google and other search engines use to rank websites, get the scoop on title tags and meta tags, examine Google-sponsored ads and review Facebook optimization techniques.

04/17

W

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$49

Websites and Online Payments for your Business

Create a fabulous website for your business using the free Weebly website builder, add a PayPal shopping cart and set shopping cart options.

04/24

W

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$49

technovation EDUCATION Summer Camp for Teachers

Mark Your Calendars: June 11-13, 2013

This year’s computer training for teachers will be 3 days of break-out sessions.

Choose from the many sessions to gain the skills you need to use technology in the classroom.

Watch for details at your school about computer training for the classroom.

These courses apply toward Professional Development points!

More information COMING SOON at www.meridiantech.edu/technovation4education

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60 Minute Spotlight Successful Facebook Campaigns

Social & Digital Media Marketing for Your Business - Online Training

Explore the steps you’ll need to successfully launch your next product or service on Facebook. Gain techniques on how to attract the right audience and turn casual fans into loyal customers.

02/12

T

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

*$21

Social Media Marketing Best Tools & Practices Review the best social media tools for marketing your business and gain tips on how to make them work for you! You will learn what they are, why and how they work, and if you should be using them.

03/12

T

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

*$21

Search Engine Optimization

Discover tips and techniques for getting your website found online and build your Web presence.

04/12

F

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

*$21

E-mail Marketing Tips & Techniques

Gain valuable tips and strategies to build your e-mail lists. Learn how to get reads and responses, discover what works with mobile e-mail and explore ways to integrate e-mail with your social media marketing.

05/07

T

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

*$21

* Lunch included

Take this new online course from our social media expert.

3 Steps to Successfully Market Your Small Business on Facebook

NEW

ONLIN TRAININEG

You can begin your Facebook marketing for your business from your own computer at your own pace and time. This series of three training online videos includes: 1. Master Your Personal Account: This section is for new and experienced users. Learn how to find friends, navigate the news feed and timeline page, share, comment, like, tag photos, create lists and much more!

2. Develop an Effective Facebook Page for Your Business: Launch your business page, learn how to navigate the admin panel, customize your page, add apps and featured likes.

3. Market Your Business on Facebook: Learn how to get seen in the news feed, implement an editorial plan, host a contest and utilize Facebook ads.

To enroll and receive the access link, call (405) 377-3333 ext. 208.

01/01 - 01/31 02/01 - 02/28 03/01 - 03/31 04/01 - 04/30 05/01 - 05/31

$99 $99 $99 $99 $99

Can’t come to campus for class?

We’ll come to you.

Meridian offers computer classes in each of our district communities using mobile labs. Get the same great training with hands-on, guided instruction without leaving the comfort of your community.

Call Computer Training Services at 405.377.3333 for more information.

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GROW YOUR IT WITH MTC & OAKTREE

If you want it , we’ve got IT. Meridian has partnered with OakTree Software, Inc. to provide IT professional development training using their distance-learning platform, ProximiTree.

Meridian has provided customized training for IT professionals in all the following areas:

There are two easy ways to take a ProximiTree class at MTC and receive training from OakTree:

• • • • • • • • • • •

• Train at our facility and have access to state-of-the-art labs and catering services • Log on from your preferred off-site location OakTree is a Certified Microsoft Education Partner and is one of the top 5 training centers in the nation for Microsoft Certified Learning Centers based on referrals and client references.

Content authorized by Microsoft • Certified, senior-level Microsoft instructors • Customized courses using Microsoft-certified content • Commitment to a quality guarantee using Microsoft online evaluation system

CompTia A+, Network+ and Security+ Crystal Reports iPhone Programming MCITP MCTS Microsoft SQL Server mile2 Security .Net Programming SCRUM Sharepoint Transact SQL

For more information on how to get yourself or your IT personnel trained, contact Computer Training Services at (405) 377-3333, ext. 265.

10% discount

Receive a using this partnership opportunity.

For a full list of ProximiTree classes, enrollment options and restrictions visit www.meridiantech.edu/oaktree.

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LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY Personal & Professional Interest Courses Security Guard Refresher/Update

Security Security Guard Phases I&II (Unarmed)

This course provides the mandatory four-hour unarmed security guard continuing education training required by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET).

Updates on private security knowledge and procedures are taught.

This course provides the mandatory training required to take the unarmed security guard licensing test administered by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET). Basic private security knowledge and procedures are taught. No certification is earned, but the certificate of completion will allow the participant to sit for the licensing test. CLEET gives licensing tests each month in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. A specific list of testing times and locations are provided during the training. Participants must be at least 18 years of age to attend this course.

CLEET requires 100% attendance and scores of 85% or greater on all examinations. CPR/First Aid Certification included.

01/28 - 02/27

MW

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

03/07

8:00 am - 5:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

$40

Must be a CLEET-certified officer to attend.

03/11

M

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

$50

Security Guard III

$220

This course will instruct the officer on the custody and control of arrestees. Class will count 8 hours toward the officer’s yearly CLEET training requirement. Participants must be CLEET-certified officers to attend this course.

M M

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Pepper Spray

Custody Control Refresher - CLEET

02/04 04/22

Th

This course provides the mandatory training required for taking the private investigator licensing test administered by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET). Basic investigation processes and procedures are covered during the course.

04/01 - 05/01

MW

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

$199

$50 $50

THE KEY ELEMENTS OF

STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES

Employees are the nucleus of every organization. Help protect your staff and business from liability and avoid legal risk before it arises by staying current on human resources issues.

S E S S I O N T O P I C S I N C LU D E :

R E G I S T R AT I O N :

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• $20 per person • $15 per person if a member of a local Chamber of Commerce within Meridian’s district.

Setting Goals & Strategic Planning in the New Year Challenging Conversations Termination Strategies for Small Business Owners Making the Most of Free Web Services Strengths-Based Coaching

For more information contact: Marcy Luter, marcyl@meridiantech.edu or (405) 377-3333 ext. 297 or visit www.meridiantech.edu/HRMatters.

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MANUFACTURING Full-Time Training Programs Students are prepared for careers in planning, managing and processing materials into intermediate or final products. Careers also include related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, and maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering.

Beginning Metal Fabricator CC

M-F

675 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

CAD Design Mechanical Specialist CC

M-F

1,140 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

CAD Technician Mechanical CC

M-F

975 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

CNC Machinist CC

M-F

975 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

CNC Machinist Assistant CC

M-F

765 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Engine Lathe Operator CC

M-F

Metal Fabricator (Adults only) CC

M-F

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Milling Machine Operator CC

M-F

M-F

915 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

SMAW Pipe Welder CC

M-F

750 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Structural Welder CC

M-F

270 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Pipe Welder CC

1,215 hrs

840 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

270 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm CC College Credit Available Tuition is free for district high school students.

Tuition for in-district adults is $2/hour. Tuition for out-of-district adults is $4/hour.

Personal & Professional Interest Courses

Industrial Skills Training

Manufacturing Industrial Welding: Beginners & Experienced

Lean Administration

This course is the beginning study of welding.

The course will begin at whatever level you are at.

Participants will learn how to set up the welding machine for different kinds of metals. You will learn different welding joints and all positions with stick welding using a variety of different rods.

A first step to learning the principles of Lean Enterprise.

This course, similar to the popular Lean 101 course, mixes classroom and live simulation to teach principles that can be applied to an office environment. No previous experience is required. Participants work through a real-time administration processing situation.

The results of the first simulation provide the basis for continuous improvements to the office setting.

01/15 - 02/14

Custom Scheduling

TTh

6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

$350

Welding for Certification

This course is designed for those wishing to seek AWS or ASME certification for welding positions.

Testing fees are not included in tuition. Approximate testing fee is $200. Students are not required to test at the conclusion of class.

02/19 - 05/09

TTh

6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

$550

$250 per person

Learn To Be Lean: Lean 101

This is the first step to learning the principles of Lean Enterprise. No previous experience is required.

The course is a mix of classroom and live simulation.

Participants begin by manufacturing simulated circuit boards in a traditional manufacturing setting.

The result of the first simulation round provides the setting for continuous improvement applying Lean Manufacturing principles.

Custom Scheduling Courses Offered in Conjunction with:

8 Hours

8 Hours

$250 per person

For more information, please contact Rebecca Eastham at 405.377.3333 or e-mail rebeccae@meridiantech.edu.

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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS Full-Time Training Programs Planning, managing and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (physical science, social science and engineering) including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services are found in this career field.

Advanced Project Lead The Way Pre-Engineering (H.S. Soph., Jr. and Sr.) M-F

1,440 hrs

Project Lead The Way Pre-Engineering (H.S. Jr. and Sr.)

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

M-F

960 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Tuition is free for district high school students.

Become a Machinist

New Evening Offerings Starting In the New Year Keep your current job while learning a new one.

Study with us in the evening. This high-demand field is growing in the Stillwater area.

New sessions will start regularly. Learn to: meet precise specifications, use knowledge of the properties of metals, cut and shape products for automobile, aviation and machine parts.

Computer numeric control (CNC) machines include machining tools such as lathes, multi-axis spindles, milling machines and plasma cutters. They cut away material from a solid block of metal or plastic to form a finished part. Meridian’s program is accredited through the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc. A CNC machinist earns an average of $35,220*.

Visit us online soon for full course details at www.meridiantech.edu/CNC

*Source: www.onetonline.org

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TRANSPORTATION DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS Full-Time Training Programs Students are prepared for careers involved in the planning, management and movement of people, materials and products by road, air, rail and water. It also includes related professional and technical support services such as infrastructure planning and management, logistics services and the maintenance of mobile equipment and facilities.

Automotive Air Conditioning Technician CC

M-F

450 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Automotive Chassis Technician CC

M-F

495 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

M-F

M-F

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm 945 hrs

M-F

CC

M-F

M-F

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

M-F

570 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm 1,170 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Refinishing Technician CC

1,005 hrs

540 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Collision Repair and Refinishing Apprentice CC

M-F

Non-Structural Repair Technician

555 hrs

Automotive Service Technician CC

CC

Power Sports Technology

Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Technician CC

Combination Collision Repair Technician

1,650 hrs

8:10 am - 11 am and/or 12:40 pm - 3:30 pm CC College Credit Available Tuition is free for district high school students.

Tuition for in-district adults is $2/hour. Tuition for out-of-district adults is $4/hour.

Personal & Professional Interest Courses School Bus Driver Training

Automotive Technology Defensive Driving

The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety has certified Meridian Technology Center as a sponsoring agency for this six-hour training course.

This Oklahoma state certified class will remove 2 points from an Oklahoma driver’s license and may provide a reduction of vehicle insurance premiums.

01/15 - 01/17 02/12 - 02/14 03/12 - 03/14 04/16 - 04/18

TTh TTh TTh TTh

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$50 $50 $50 $50

CDL Prep Course

All operators of commercial motor vehicles are required to pass a written exam. This course is to assist in preparing for the Oklahoma Commercial Driver’s License exam. The class covers rules, regulations, laws and safety standards of commercial licenses.

01/28 - 02/06 03/04 - 03/13

MW MW

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$90 $90

Auto Collision Repair

Participants will work “hands-on” with an approved project. Learning is available in modules to fit the area of specialization you are looking for. Advanced technology is introduced with specialized equipment.

02/05 - 03/14 04/02 - 05/09

TTh TTh

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Participants must present a valid Oklahoma commercial bus driving permit and a DL18CT prior to the first night of class. Airbrake endorsement is not included in this course.

School Bus Training will be as follows: 1st Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Thurs: 6:00 pm -10:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (testing) 2nd Saturday: 8:00 am - until finished testing

02/09 - 02/16 04/13 - 04/20

SatMF SatMF

8:00 am - 4:00 pm 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

$220 $220

Get to Know Your Vehicle

This course is to familiarize drivers with their vehicle. Topics covered will include tire pressure and treadwear, how to check fluids and identify what fluids your car requires, location of your emergency equipment and proper use, how to identify and read your vehicle’s data plates, and signs and symptoms of equipment failure.

03/11 04/15 05/06

M M M

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$19 $19 $19

$260 $260

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ONLINE TRAINING Online Start Dates:

Courses start each month and are self-paced.

01/16-03/08 02/20-04/12 03/20-05/10 04/17-06/07 05/15-07/05 06/19-08/09

Arts and Language Drawing for the Absolute Beginner……………………

Enjoying European Art Online…………………………

Introduction to Guitar…………………………………

Music Made Easy………………………………………

Pleasures of Poetry……………………………………

Speed Spanish…………………………………………

$84 $84 $84 $84 $84 $84

Business, Management & Administration Achieving Success with Difficult People………………

Administrative Assistant Fundamentals………………

A to Z Grantwriting……………………………………

Building Teams That Work………………………………

Business Finance for Non-Finance Personnel…………

Introduction to Microsoft Access 2010…………………

Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007…………………

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010…………………

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007…………………

Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2007………………

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2010…………

12 Steps to a Successful Job Search……………………

$84 $84 $84 $84 $84 $84 $84 $84 $84 $84 $84 $84

Finance Accounting Fundamentals …………………………… $ 84 Accounting Fundamentals II………………………… $84 Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010……………………… $84 Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2010…………………… $84 Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007…………………… $84 Introduction to Crystal Reports 10…………………… $84 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010………………… $84 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007………………… $84 Introduction to Peachtree Accounting 2012………… $84 Introduction to QuickBooks 2007…………………… $84 Introduction to QuickBooks 2008…………………… $84 Introduction to QuickBooks 2009…………………… $84 Introduction to QuickBooks 2010…………………… $84 Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2007…………… $84

Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2009……………

Protect Your Money, Credit and Identity……………

QuickBooks 2007 for Contractors……………………

QuickBooks 2009 for Contractors……………………

Health Science Explore a Career as an Administrative Medical Assistant…………………… $84 Explore a Career in Medical Transcription…………… $84 Introduction to Natural Health and Healing ……… $ 84 Medical Coding………………………………………… $ 84 Medical Math ………………………………………… $ 84 Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach………………………… $84

Human Services Assisting Aging Parents……………………………… $84

Discover Digital Photography…………………………

Enhancing Language Development in Childhood……………………………………………

Genealogy Basics………………………………………

Guiding Kids on the Internet…………………………

Managing Life as a Single Parent……………………

Navigating Divorce……………………………………

Teaching Students with ADHD………………………

$84 $84 $84 $84 $84 $84 $84

Information Technology Computer Skills for the Workplace……………………

Intermediate DreamWeaver CS5……………………

Introduction to QuickBooks 2012……………………

Introduction to Windows 7……………………………

Performing QuickBooks 2012…………………………

Photoshop CS5…………………………………………

Photoshop CS6…………………………………………

What’s New in Microsoft Office 2010…………………

$84 $84 $84 $84 $84 $84 $84 $84

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Employment Law Fundamentals (US)……………… $84 Evidence Law (US)…………………………………… $84 Introduction to Criminal Law (US)…………………… $84

For a complete list of classes visit www.ed2go.com/meridiantech.

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PROUD TO PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED TRAINING Meridian serves as a strategic partner in maximizing potential and achieving goals for businesses like

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be in 2 places at once T H R O U G H A CO O P E R AT I V E A L L I A N C E A G R E E M E N T, Meridian Tech students – high school and adults – may receive college credit while taking classes at Meridian Technology Center and apply that credit toward an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree at OSU-Institute of Technology, Cowley College or Northern Oklahoma College. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education require an $8 per credit hour transcription fee. There is no tuition for these college hours.

A S S O C I AT E O F A P P L I E D S C I E N C E D E G R E E ( A . A . S . ) , The A.A.S. is a two-year workforce degree awarded by an Oklahoma public college or university. It is designed for students who are interested in employment in a specific career. After completion of a Meridian program/career major with cooperative alliance agreements, most students will only lack another 30 hours of general education credit.

Please see Meridian’s Alliance coordinator about the college degree plans.

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Please reference code LEAD. Only one coupon may be used per class.

A non-refundable deposit is required to confirm enrollment for each class. This deposit guarantees your enrollment in the class of your choice and is applied to your tuition. A $50 deposit is required for classes $399 and under. A $100 deposit is required for classes $400 and over. The deposit can be paid with a check or money order (payable to Meridian Technology Center) with a VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card. Deposit is refundable only if class is cancelled by Meridian Technology Center.

The balance of tuition is due by the first class meeting and is non-refundable. Supplies are not included in the tuition price, unless otherwise noted. If needed, they may be purchased from the Meridian Mart located on campus during regular business hours. We ask that you take responsibility for your projects that are left on our campus or at an extension site. Unforeseen circumstances may cause us to change the date or time of a class.

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1312 South Sangre Road Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074-1899 Tel: 405 377-3333 Fax: 405 377-9604

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