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This 9-week training program will help to prepare individuals in becoming a licensed commercial driver. Training includes classroom instruction as well as driver training.
Admissions Requirements: • • • • •
Must be at least 18 years old Must hold a valid North Carolina Driver’s License with no limiting restrictions Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate/transcript OR take and pass a Reading Placement Test Must pass a DOT Physical (1 year minimum) Must pass a DOT Drug Screen
For more information and to register, contact Anthony Thomas Associate Vice President of Continuing Education athomas@jamessprunt.edu 910.275.6191
2019 FALL WORKFORCE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHEDULE
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Community Service and Personal Enrichment Classes Effective Teacher Training Sat, 9/7-9/28, 9am-3pm Boyette 210 Cost: $71.50
Belly Dancing Tues, 9/17-10/19, 5:30pm-6:30pm Hall 126 Cost: $46.50
Cake Decorating Thurs, 9/26-11/14, 6pm-9pm Williams 101 Cost: $41.50
Tues, Thurs, 10/1-10/24, 5:30pm-8:30pm Boyette 210 Cost: $71.50
Tues, 11/5-12/17, 5:30pm-6:30pm Hall 126 Cost: $46.50
Fall Gardening Mon,Thurs, 8/12-9/9, 6pm-8:30pm Williams 101 Cost: $31.50
Sat, 11/2-11/23, 9am-3pm Boyette 210 Cost: $71.50 Mon-Thurs, 12/2-12/12, 5:30pm-8:30pm Boyette 210 Cost: $71.50 Notary Public Education Mon, Wed, 9/9-9/11, 6pm-9:30pm Boyette 210 Cost: $71.50 Sat, 10/12, 9am-5pm Boyette 210 Cost: $71.50 Mon, Wed, 11/11-11/13, 6pm-9:30pm Boyette 210 Cost: $71.50 Sat, 12/14, 9am-5pm Boyette 210 Cost: $71.50 NC Vehicle Inspection Mon, Wed, 9/16-9/18, 6:30pm-10:30pm James Kenan High School Cost: $71.50 Mon, Wed, 11/11-11/13, 6:30pm-10:30pm James Kenan High School Cost: $71.50 Heartsong Tribal Tues, 9/17-10/29, 6:30pm-8pm Hall 126 Cost: $46.50 Tues, 11/5-12/17, 6:30pm-8pm Hall 126 Cost: $46.50
Basic Sewing II Sat, 10/5-11/9, 8am-12pm Boyette 122 Cost: $41.50 ServSafe Management Mon-Thurs, 10/7-10/10, 5pm-9pm Location TBA Cost: $71.50 Fitness for Senior Mon, Wed, Thurs, 8/19-12/12, 8am-9pm Hall 126 Cost: $41.50 Physical Conditioning Mon, Wed, Thurs, 8/19-12/12, 5pm-6pm Hall 126 Cost: $56.50 Fork Lift Operator Sat, 10/26, 8:30am-12:30pm Boyette 219 Cost: $71.50 Quickbooks Mon, Wed, 8/1-8/27, 6pm-9pm Location TBA Cost: $71.50 Electrical Contractor Renewal Fri, Sat, 8am-4:30pm, 9/20-9/21 Boyette 113 Cost: $71.50 Mission Employability Lab Tues-Thurs, 8/27-12/5, 1pm-5pm Boyette 209 Cost: Free Basic Computers Sat, 9/7-10/12, 8am-12pm Boyette 209 Cost: Free
Defensive Driving Classes All classes meet in the Hoffler Bldg, Room 112. 4 Hour Class To pre-register contact: Call or text Aleta at 910-376-1546, Mon — Thur, 8 am to 3 pm, or email awhaley@jamessprunt.edu. Thurs, 8/1, 5:45pm-10pm Sat, 8/3, 7:45am-12pm Thurs, 8/15, 5:45pm-10pm Sat, 8/17, 7:45am-12pm Thurs, 8/29, 5:45pm-10pm Sat, 8/31, 7:45am-12pm Thurs, 9/12, 5:45pm-10pm Sat, 9/14, 7:45pm-12pm Thurs, 9/26, 5:45pm-10pm Sat, 9/28, 7:45am-12pm Thurs, 10/10, 5:45pm-10pm Sat, 10/12, 7:45am-12pm Thurs, 10/24, 5:45pm-10pm Sat, 10/26, 7:45am-12pm Thurs, 11/7, 5:45pm-10pm Sat, 11/9 , 7:45am-12pm Thurs, 11/21, 5:45pm-10pm Sat, 11/23 , 7:45am-12pm Thurs, 12/5, 5:45pm-10pm Sat, 12/8 , 7:45am-12pm 8 Hour Class Contact: Bill Boose at (910) 590-6292 Sat, 8/17, 8am-5pm Sat, 9/21, 8am-5pm Sat, 10/12, 8am-5pm Sat, 11/23, 8am-5pm Sat, 12/7, 8am-5pm For more information on these classes, contact: Patricia S. Underwood Senior Administrative Assistant, Continuing Ed (910) 275-6192
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2019 FALL WORKFORCE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHEDULE
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Short-term Workforce Training Courses Manicurist Mon-Thurs, 8/5-11/6, 5pm-10:30pm Hall 116 Cost: $216.50
Scholarships are available for:
Basic Automotive Tues,Thurs, 8/13-12/3, 7pm-10pm James Kenan High School Cost: $181.50
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HVAC Tues, Thurs, 8/20-12/10, 6pm-9pm Hall 125 Cost: $181.50 Welding Sat, 7/27-10/12, 8am-4:30pm Herring 114 $180.50
Barber Training Manicurist Technology CDL Other workforce development training programs!
Funding made possible through the Project SkillUp Grant from the NCCCS Office and the Tobacco Trust Fund and the SECU Bridge to Career Cohort from the SECU Foundation.
Basic Wiring Tues, Thurs, 8/15-12/10, 6pm-9pm Hall 115 Cost: 181.50
Call us to learn more! (910) 275-6160
Basic Cosmetology: Coming soon!
How to become a JSCC Student Curriculum/Credit Student • Complete an Application Online at jamessprunt.edu • Take the Placement Test • Send an Official High School Transcript to James Sprunt Community College. • Apply for Financial Aid. • Complete New Student Orientation Online • Attend a New Student Registration session August 12 or August 13. • Purchase your books. • Attend class on the first day. Open Registration: August 14 Classes begin August 15. 2
Workforce Development / Continuing Education Student • Complete a Registration Form available on our website or call (910) 275-6160 to register over the phone • Apply for scholarships, if eligible • Pay for your courses • Purchase your books if your course requires it • Attend class on the first day. New classes start each week and registration is on-going throughout the year.
from the competition, as she prepares to work locally in this area after completing her studies at James Sprunt. “I am planning on working in a barber shop after college,” she said.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BARBER: MEET EISHA MCCOY Styling hair and dealing with new clients daily, keeps Eisha McCoy excited about what her future holds as a barber. “I have always been infatuated with hair,” said Eisha, a resident of Kenansville and graduate of James Kenan High. “I love making people feel better.”
confident and prepared for the workforce. “They want to help you become better. They teach you everything in the book about barbering…. You get everything that you need.”
Prior to coming to James Sprunt Community College, Eisha had worked with patients with mental disabilities. However, after being involved in a car accident that left her unable to work, her life went into a completely new and different direction. “The car accident changed my life.” It was a difficult time, Eisha says, but she has now been able to move forward.
One of her favorite things about the barber program is the atmosphere, “The barber school is very family oriented,” Eisha said.
Enrolling in the Barber School at James Sprunt, Eisha says was one of the best decisions she has made. “Barber School has been a good learning experience.” Since registering in the program in May 2017, it has helped to make Eisha feel more
As for advice to other females interested in becoming a barber, Eisha says, “It is a good industry, where if you are serious about it, you can make good money…. male barbers will usually not give facials or beard massages, but we learn how to do those in class.” It’s the little things like that, she says, that will help to set barbers like her, apart
A proud mother with children ranging in age from 19 to 29, Eisha encourages other mothers to not give up on their dreams of obtaining their education. For Eisha, drawing upon her faith has been her source of strength for overcoming the challenges of becoming a student again. “At first going back to school seemed kind of hard, but as I continued to pray, things got better,” said Eisha. “There are still some bumps in the road, but I believe if you have faith, all things are possible… if I fall, I just have to get back up.” In addition to being enrolled at James Sprunt Community College, Eisha is also enrolled at Liberty University and takes classes online in psychology, which is something she attributes to her instructor and barber school coordinator, Patsy McCoy. “Ms. McCoy encourages you to continue, not just with barbering, but also with furthering your education and she has encouraged me to do that as well. She is a very good instructor.” When she isn’t busy cutting hair or studying for exams, Eisha can be seen serving alongside with her husband, who is the Pastor of Christian Light Missionary Baptist in Autryville, located in Sampson County. –Written by Cheryl Hemric/James Sprunt
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FROM JAMES SPRUNT TO UNCC:
KIA JEFFERS’ JOURNEY TO BECOME A NURSE Every since Kia Jeffers was a little girl in second grade, she has dreamed of becoming a nurse. She knew early on that was exactly what she wanted to be.
“I’ve always had this passion to want to help people,” said Kia, a pre-nursing student at UNC-Charlotte. Her journey to her studies in the Queen City was made a bit easier because of Career and College Promise classes offered at James Sprunt Community College, free classes which grant college credit to high schoolers who successfully complete their courses. Kia took advantage of those classes while at Wallace Rose Hill High School in Duplin County. “I took English 111, English 112, Pre-Calculus, American History I and II, Sociology…” said Kia, who was able to transfer 31 credit hours of college coursework to UNCC. “The CCP classes definitely helped me get most of my general education requirements out of the way for my bachelor’s degree.” As Kia found out upon entering UNC Charlotte, CCP classes are not offered everywhere. “Many of my classmates at UNC Charlotte did not have the chance to take college classes in high school.” “They are like, my school did not offer anything like that… so I’m very grateful for the opportunity to have taken so many classes through James Sprunt,” she said. ““It helped my GPA at Charlotte and helped me to 4
get ahead. It allowed me the room to make mistakes, but correct them if needed.” Kia says that the classes at James Sprunt prepared her for college life at UNCC.
“We had to write papers a lot at James Sprunt and at UNCC we have research papers due at least 5 times a semester, so it helped.” Also helping her was the ability to take Anatomy and Physiology I and II, classes that got her closer to being accepted into the 49ers’ School of Nursing, a program that she cannot wait to be a part of at UNC Charlotte. With a high GPA, CCP classes, and an opportunity that allowed her to attend Governor’s School at Meredith College during the summer of 2017, Kia could have chosen any university she wanted. “I chose to go to Charlotte because it felt like home.” Very motivated and driven, this summer Kia will be completing Nurse Aide I training at James Sprunt, and also volunteering at the hospital, both requirements for the School of Nursing at UNCC. Looking to the future, Kia said, “I’m going to jump right into nursing and ultimately work as a traveling nurse, that is my main goal.” She also plans on going after her master’s degree, but for now she is looking forward to spending her summer with her family and friends, relaxing, and just enjoying life. Kia said, “If you are in high school, take as many CCP classes as you can at James Sprunt. They will definitely help you achieve your goals and give you a head start in college.” –Written by Cheryl Hemric/James Sprunt
Allied Health
Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide I and II Training Nursing Assistant Program is designed to provide students with the hands-on training necessary to offer high-quality care to patients while working alongside other qualified health care professionals. The NAI program is comprised of 192 hours of training. Students will receive CPR training and during their training. Once classroom, laboratory and clinical training are successfully completed the student will be prepared to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) and become listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry. The NAII program is comprised of 192 hours of training. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide II Registry. Our qualified instructors are all North Carolina Board of Nursing approved instructors with years of experience including solid foundations in long term care as well as acute care settings. Let us help you embark on a new and rewarding career in the healthcare field. Nurse Aide I / Employability Skills Mon-Thurs, 9/9-11/26, 9am-1pm Boyette 219 Cost: $216.50 plus books
More classes start in January 2020! Nurse Aide II
Classes start in January 2020! Cost: $216.50 plus books
2019 FALL WORKFORCE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHEDULE
CALL (910) 275-6194 FOR MORE INFORMATION
Short-term Training Allied Health Classes Continued Dialysis Technician This course is designed to prepare individuals with the theoretical, technical, and clinical skills needed to maintain equipment and provide patient care to those being treated for chronic renal diseases. Class format includes lecture, lab, and clinical activities. Successful completion of this course will prepare the individual for employment as a dialysis technician in hospitals, renal dialysis facilities, and clinics. After one year of work experience, individuals may be eligible to sit for national certification as a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician. Tues, Thurs, 8/23-11/26, 6pm-10pm Herring 107 Cost: $216.50 plus books Gerontology for Healthcare Professionals This course is designed for Healthcare Professionals to cover the psychological, social, and physical aspects of aging. Emphasis is placed on promoting mental and physical well-being. Students who have completed or are enrolled in other Allied Health classes are eligible for this class. Completion of this course enables students to work more confidently with the older population. Mon, Wed, 10/14-11/13, 1:30pm-5:30pm Herring 107 Cost: $126.50 plus book
Medication Aide Choose a program to prepare you for a career in assisted living Facilities or skilled living facilities giving medications. Become a member of the healthcare team in as little as 4 weeks! After completion of one of these 28 hour classes you will be prepared and ready to take your state certification exam!! You can enjoy your new healthcare career working as a Medication Aide. Medication Aide for Skilled Living Tues, 10/1-11/11, 6pm-10pm Boyette 219 Cost: $126.50 plus book Med Aide for Assisted Living Mon, Wed, 10/2-10/23, 1:30pm-5:30pm Boyette 219 Cost: $126.50 plus book Pharmacy Technician The Pharmacy Tech program at JSCC is a certificate program that is designed to educate and prepare the students to become pharmacy technicians. Training includes interpreting medication orders as prescribed by physicians and practitioners and filling orders accordingly to be checked by pharmacist. The students are trained to prepare mixtures, replenish drugs, maintain patient profile records appropriately, and assist with over-the-counter medications adhering to standard procedures and laws. Upon completion of the class, students can register to take the certification exam.
Phlebotomy Technician James Sprunt Community College’s Allied Health Program offers training to prepare students seeking to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technicians (CPT). This is a certificate program. Upon successful completion of this program the student will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to apply for a national certification exam given by a nationally recognized certification board such as the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians. Phlebotomy is a career with a faster than average growth expectancy. Phlebotomy Training here at James Sprunt Community College prepares the student to draw blood specimens from patients for the purpose of testing and analyzing blood.
Classes start in January 2020! Cost: $216.50 plus books For further information contact: Beverly Mott Interim Department Head for Allied Health 910.275.6194
Classes start in January 2020! Cost: $181.50 plus books
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2019 FALL WORKFORCE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHEDULE
CALL (910) 275-6207 FOR MORE INFORMATION
Emergency Medical Services Training SAR Topo Sat, 7/20, 8am-12pm; 1pm-5pm 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Williams 107 Pediatrics Tues, 8/27, 7pm-10pm Calypso VFD Wed, 8/21, 7pm-10pm Pleasant Grove VFD Tues, 8/13, 7pm-10pm Magnolia VFD Tues, 8/6, 7pm-10pm Fountaintown VFD Geriatrics & Special Needs Tues, 9/24, 7pm-10pm Calypso VFD Wed, 9/18, 7pm-10pm Pleasant Grove VFD Tues, 9/10, 7pm-10pm Magnolia VFD Tues, 9/3, 7pm-10pm Fountaintown VFD Annual Skills Review Tues, 7pm-10pm, 10/22 Calypso VFD
Arrest Management Tues, 11/26, 7pm-10pm Calypso VFD
Sports Medicine Mon, 9/9, 7pm-10pm Oak Wolfe VFD
Wed, 11/20, 7pm-10pm Pleasant Grove VFD
Traumatic Injuries Mon, 9/23, 7pm-10pm Oak Wolfe VFD
Tues, 11/19, 7pm-10pm Magnolia VFD
HazMat Tues, 11/12, 7pm-10pm Oak Wolfe VFD
Tues, 11/5, 7pm-10pm Fountaintown VFD Mon, 10/14, 7pm-10pm Oak Wolfe VFD Blood Borne Pathogens Tues, 12/3, 7pm-10pm Calypso VFD Wed, 12/18, 7pm-10pm Pleasant Grove VFD Tues, 12/17, 7pm-10pm Magnolia VFD Tues, 12/3, 7pm-10pm Fountaintown VFD Tues, 11/26, 7pm-10pm Oak Wolfe VFD
Emergency Medical Responder Tues, Thurs, 7/23-9/12, 6pm-10pm Magnolia VFD Tues, Thurs, 9/24-11/4, 6pm-10pm Location TBA CPR All classes are held on Tuesday from 1:00pm to 5:00 pm in Williams Room 107 BLS - $60 HS - $75 • • • • •
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Wed, 10/16, 7pm-10pm Pleasant Grove VFD Tues, 10/8, 7pm-10pm Magnolia VFD Tues, 10/1, 7pm-10pm Fountaintown VFD Mon, 10/28, 7pm-10pm Oak Wolfe VFD 6
2018 EMT graduates at James Sprunt
KNOWLEDGE. SOLUTIONS. RESULTS.
JAMES SPRUNT SMALL BUSINESS CENTER CLASSES FOR FALL 2019
ENTREPRENEUR ACADEMY CORE SEMINARS
How To Start A Business This seminar will help you understand the basics of starting a business from “the idea to the opportunity.” Learn key strategies for start-up, financing and marketing, as well as, important information about legal issues, licensing, zoning, operations and more. Realize the importance of a self-assessment and how to evaluate the feasibility of your business idea. Discover the resources available to help you start and successfully operate your business. Date: Wednesday, September 11, 6p-9p Location: Boyette Building, JSCC Campus, Room 113 Instructor: Steve Carver Cost: FREE How To Write A Business Plan A business plan can be the most important tool a small business owner has. Learn how to turn your ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success. This seminar teaches you the important components of a business plan and helps you lay the foundation for a winning plan. Find out how marketing, operations, and finance are interrelated. Discover how a business plan is used by potential lenders, the dos and don’ts of writing a plan and steps for making the process easy. This seminar is designed for new and established business owners.
How To Find Your Customers Market research isn’t just for startups; it’s an important ongoing process for every small business. Developing a focused and effective marketing plan requires up-to-date market analysis. Discover the variety of market research tools that will give you critical information about your industry and customers. Get the data you need to test the feasibility of a new business, find the competition and potential customers interested in your proposed product or service. Date: Wednesday, October 2, 6p-9p Location: Boyette Building, JSCC Campus, Room 113 Instructor: Steve Carver Cost: FREE
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 6p-9p Location: Boyette Building, JSCC Campus, Room 113 Instructor: Steve Carver Cost: FREE
Financing Your Small Business Financing continues to be a challenge for many small business owners. Questions range from, “Who will give me money, for my business idea, and what do they need from me?” to, “How will this business make money and will it be enough to pay back a loan or attract an investor?” Get to the heart of business financing in this seminar that answers your questions. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of funding sources and how to choose the right one for your needs. Discover the keys to financing success.
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 6p-9p Location: Boyette Building, JSCC Campus, Room 113 Instructor: Steve Carver Cost: FREE
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 6p-9p Location: Boyette Building, JSCC Campus, Room 113
Marketing Your Small Business Marketing, for the 21st Century small business, is more dynamic and challenging than ever. Discover how to most effectively and efficiently use the many marketing tools available. Gain insights to understand and reach your customer, analyze your industry and business environment and differentiate between branding, advertising, and grassroots marketing techniques. Explore the components of an effective marketing plan in this comprehensive seminar.
Basics of Bookkeeping Gain a workable knowledge of how to properly record financial transactions for your business. Discover the three most important financial reports and how to use them to make the best-informed business decisions. If you’re a new business owner or need a refresher, on the basics of accounting, this seminar is designed for you.
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 6p-9p Location: Boyette Building, JSCC Campus, Room 113 Instructor: Steve Carver Cost: FREE
Your Small Business Taxes Gain a solid understanding of taxes required for small business owners and develop the best tax strategy for your business. Become familiar with the latest tax forms and procedures for both state and federal taxes. Discover how everyday business decisions can have tax implications that can affect your bottom line. This seminar is important for both new and experienced business owners.
Instructor: Steve Carver
Cost: FREE
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 6p-9p Location: Boyette Building, JSCC Campus, Room 113 Instructor: Steve Carver
For more information or to register for the FREE seminars, call 910-275-6203, email sbc@jamessprunt.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/sbc-jscc-2019.
Cost: FREE
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2019 FALL WORKFORCE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHEDULE
CALL (910) 275-6199 FOR MORE INFORMATION
Pre-College / Basic Skills Classes Fall 1 Session: August 15 - October 10 Main Campus*, Kenansville, NC *Students must attend Orientation to enroll in any Basic Skills classes
Rose Hill, NC Everyday Reading/Math Skills Mon, 8/15-12/19, 9am-1pm, Rose Hill Library Warsaw, NC
Academic Lab Mon-Thurs, 7:30pm-4pm, Boyette 212A
English 4 Mon, Wed, 1pm-4pm, Boyette 212B
Physical Science Mon, Wed, 8:30am-12pm, Boyette 122
HSE Prep Mon, Wed, 6pm-9pm, Boyette 209
Geometry Tues, Thurs, 8:30am-12pm, Boyette 122
ESL Lab Tues, Thurs, 6pm-9pm, Boyette 209
Computer Literacy for ELLs Tues-Thurs, 8:30pm-12pm, Boyette 209
Pre-Algebra Tues, Thurs, 6pm-9pm, Boyette 212B
Essentials Academy Tues, Thurs, 8:30am-12pm, Boyette 212B
English 2 Mon, Wed, 6pm-9pm, Boyette 212B
English 3 Mon, Wed, 8:30pm-12pm, Boyette 212B
Night Lab Mon-Thurs, 5pm-9pm, Boyette 212A
ESL Mon, Tues, Fri, 8/15-12/19, 4pm-7pm, Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal
Courses Offered:
• Electronic Communication Skills (Intro to Basic Computers) • Entrepreneurship I • Intro to Cybersecurity • Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources I • Graphic Design & Illustration I • Physical Science (Core Course requirement) • US History (Core Course requirement) • Business Information Management • Civics (Core Course requirement) • Professional Photography • Principles of Manufacturing • Principles of Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics • English 2 (Core Course requirement) • Health Science I • Pre-Algebra (Core Course requirement) • Business Information Management • Professional Communications • Intro to Law Enforcement *NEW • World Geography (Core Course requirement) *NEW
AHS Online AHS Online Course Requirements: • Must attend orientation • Must have a minimum score of 226 on math and 228 reading on CASAS assessment • Course selection must be approved by AHS Coordinators • Must complete 6 per week of coursework • Must communicate on a weekly basis with Online Instructor Dates: August 15, 2019 to December 19, 2019
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Off-Campus Locations
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Personal Finance Principles of Human Services I Career Exploration Child Development & Parenting I Consumer Math (Core Course requirement) Culinary Arts I Drafting & Design I Career Management I Principles of Business & Finance I Principles of Hospitality & Tourism Applied Medical Terminology I Computer Programming Contemporary World (Core Course requirement) English I (Core Course requirement) World History (Core Course requirement) Introduction to Criminology French I Spanish I Financial Math (Core Course requirement) *NEW Health (Core Course requirement) *NEW
HSE (GED) Prep Tues, Thurs, 8/15-12/19, 4pm-7pm, Taking Care of Me Bldg Kenansville, NC HSE (GED) Prep Mon, Wed, 7/29-9/18, 12:30pm-2:30pm Dept of Social Services Mon, Wed, 9/23-11/14, 12:30pm-2:30pm Dept of Social Services Wallace, NC
2019 FALL WORKFORCE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHEDULE
CALL (910) 275-6199 FOR MORE INFORMATION
Pre-College / Basic Skills Classes Fall 2 Session October 16 to December 19 Main Campus*, Kenansville, NC *Students must attend Orientation to enroll in any Basic Skills classes Academic Lab Mon-Thurs, 7:30am-4pm, Boyette 212A Biology Mon, Wed, 8:30pm-12pm, Boyette 122 Algebra I Tues, Thurs, 8:30am-12pm, Boyette 122
ESL Lab Tues, Wed, Thurs, 8:30am-12pm, Boyette 209 Essentials Academy Tues, Thurs, 8:30am-12pm, Boyette 212B English 4 Mon, Wed, 8:30pm-12pm, Boyette 212B US History 1 Mon, Wed, 1pm-4pm, Boyette 212B
ESL Lab Mon, Wed, 6pm-9pm, Boyette 209 Geometry Tues, Thurs, 6pm-9pm, Boyette 212B English 3 Mon, Wed, 6pm-9pm, Boyette 212B Night Lab Mon-Thurs, 5pm-9pm, Boyette 212A
HSE Prep Tues, Thurs, 6pm-9pm, Boyette 209
HSE Fast Track Online HSE Fast Track Online Course Requirements • Must attend orientation • Must have a minimum score of 226 on math and 228 on reading on CASAS assessment • Must meet with academic advisor for scheduling • Must complete 6 per week of coursework • Must communicate on a weekly basis with Online Instructor GED Online Preparation Courses: • Math Prep • Reading/Language Arts Prep • Science Prep • Social Studies Prep
Photo above shows two recent graduates of the Basics Skills GED program. The two are best friends and wanted to go back to school together, and they both say they did it for their grandkids to show them the importance of education and getting your diploma.
HiSet Preparation Courses • Writing Prep (Part 1 & 2) • Math Prep (Part 1 & 2) • Science Prep (Part 1 & 2) • Reading/Language Arts (Part 1 & 2) • Social Studies (Part 1 & 2)
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said Charles. “Nobody else does it here and I enjoy seeing it grow.” Charles started his garlic farm with a 20 pound box he purchased and he has been growing off of that ever since. “I was looking for something of a higher value for a smaller property,” said Charles.
WILD ABOUT GARLIC:
CHARLES VICKERS’ MADE IN NC SUCCESS Driving down a dirt road, you can almost miss one of the newest farms in Bladen County, which is tucked away like a hidden treasure. With just an acre and a half, Charles Vickers is growing success, one garlic clove at a time. It is a ‘Made in North Carolina’ success story from the ground up. As you step out onto the property, you can smell the cloves of garlic in the sun-baked field, and you can see where some of the cloves are starting to be harvested and prepared for restaurants and local merchants. Charles recently completed the Southeastern Farm School, offered through the Small Business Center at James Sprunt Community College. It is a program designed for farmers, and those interested in farming, to give them the skills needed to run their farm like a business and make a profit. As with all programs offered through the Small Business Center, the farm school is offered as a service to the community at no cost to the individual. “The Farm School class gave me the confidence where I was a bit lacking,” said Charles. “It was confidence in myself to make my farm successful.”
Charles credits his father’s interest in gardening for his motivation into becoming a farmer. “My Dad always gardened and he was disabled, but that was the one thing that kept him happy and moving.” The farm Charles has started is in the beginning stages. It is much like any start-up business. He doesn’t have a lot of the tools that larger, more established farms have access to, so he improvises where needed. “It’s his humble spirit and determination that make it work,” said Roxanne Reid, an instructor for the Southeastern Farm School at James Sprunt. “Charles is very hard-working and very smart. He is very strategic about the foundations he is setting for his farm.” She adds, “Charles is a good example and reflection of today’s small farmer. Many farmers struggle to identify unique and specific crops. We teach our students to hone in on a niche and to grow for a purpose so they can become profitable, and that is exactly what Charles has been able to do.” Charles’ niche: Garlic. “Garlic was something different to grow,”
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He adds as he looks over his field and sees the garlic scape’s, the flower buds on top of the garlic stalk, “The scape’s of the garlic is also of an extremely high value. The scape’s are like a delicacy, especially on the West Coast.” The scape’s are often used in salads and pestos to give an intense garlic flavor to the dish. This year, because of the excess moisture from the heavy rains following Hurricane Florence, Charles only expects that only 10% of his field will be marketable. “We had bulb development but not clove development,” said Charles. “I have to be ok with that.” Charles looks forward to next year in which he hopes to grow different varieties and at having an opportunity to take another shot at it. “It has been a learning curve,” said Charles. “This is still new to me. There is still a lot to learn.” Charles understood early on that the business aspect of farming was of the utmost importance. “That is what I was looking for in this, the business and organizational knowledge to keep my farm going.” Having the desire to go commercial with his farm, Charles sought to become GAP
certified, and he is the first student of the Southeastern Farm School to achieve that designation for his farm, which stands for Good Agricultural Practices. “It’s about cleanliness and it’s food safety,” said Charles. “It’s mainly about the health of the product and the health of people the food is going to.” This certification has become a bigger deal in recent years with news of food contamination and people becoming sick. “It is more based on the experience of problems that have arose in food production over a period of time through irrigation, soil amendments, and those types of things,” said Charles.“I was ready to abandon [GAP Certification], but James Sprunt helped me to have the confidence to truly follow through with it.”
“Being GAP certified has helped me personally because it has given me a format for record keeping and that’s very important. To a degree, it is foundational in the business plan.” It has also opened up opportunities for Charles that he never thought would be possible. “I have my foot in the door in one or two markets, and that is success in itself, just to get your foot in the door,” said Charles. “Profitability is one thing, but when you are building, sometimes just making the connection is just as important.... Making the connections and profitability are really running a race with one another.” Having his foot in the door, and being GAP certified, Charles has been able to make a few small sales with two major distributors of produce nationwide.
“They try to pull as much local produce as possible from local growers and farmers,” said Charles. “They are meeting the needs of chefs for middle to high-end restaurants.” Charles says he is proud to know that his garlic is being used in dishes at restaurants. “I know that my garlic has gone to Raleigh. It makes me feel good to know that my product is being used locally and regionally,” said Charles. “The distributors give me ideas of what their chefs want, giving me packaging hints and that type of thing as to what they are looking for so that I can adjust to that in the future.” With his farm located in Bladenboro, North Carolina, Charles says that he is in a prime location. “I am fortunate that my farm is sitting at just an hour to Fayetteville, an hour to Wilmington, an hour to North Myrtle Beach, and an hour to Florence. I have location, and because of that, I have access to several really good markets.” As for advice that he would give to other farmers, or those interested in farming, Charles says, “Do your research and grow something. Don’t try to do too much too fast because I have done that and it doesn’t turn out well.”
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He adds, “There are going to be failures and there are going to be successes. It is trial and error. Grow something, put it in the ground, learn what it takes to keep it alive.” Charles hopes that his farm will continue to be viable and that he will be able increase production. “I hope to be an example of what a farmer can be.”
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–Written by Cheryl Hemric/James Sprunt
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