BUSINESS & COMMUNITY EDUCATION
MCCOOK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
UPCOMING CLASSES APRIL & MAY 2018
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BUSINESS & COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Whether you want to take a class for fun, to improve your skills, unleash your creativity, or prepare for a new career, Business & Community Education at Mid-Plains Community College can help. We offer traditional classroom and online classes as well as certificate programs to meet your individual learning needs.
LOCATION ABBREVIATIONS FOX = FOX THEATRE
TH = TIPTON HALL
MC = MCMILLEN HALL
WB = WALSH BRADY
BH = BARNETT HALL
SU = STUDENT UNION
More information, class content, and demonstrations for all online classes and certificate programs are available at each site. If you have any questions about online classes, Call us at 308-345-8122.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
GAP PROGRAM
INCOME BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO BUILD YOUR CAREER
WHAT IS THE GAP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM?
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Funding for short-term training for in-demand jobs. Gap
Gap Tuition Assistance covers short-term training in the following in-demand job fields:
makes education FREE.
ELIGIBILITY Gap Tuition Assistance is based on several criteria: financial need, Nebraska resident, high school diploma or GED’. To qualify you must meet the income criteria and be eligible to work in the United States.
COVERAGE You may receive full or partial assistance with direct training costs, including tuition, books and required fees and equipment. Funding is only available for one training program.
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Health Services Financial Services Business Management and Administrative Services Hospitality and Tourism Transportation, Warehousing, and Distribution Logistics Software and Computer Services Building Construction Agriculture and CDL Renewable Energy
SUPPORT
Meet with us to explore what career options are best for you. We will connect you with local resources and get the eligibility process started.
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UPCOMING CLASSES B U S I N E S S & C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N ARTS
BUSINESS
KID’S ACADEMY
LIFE & WELLNESS
Seated Tia Chi Mondays & Wednesdays, April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 5:30-6:30 PM Shelly Berndt, $40, MC201 Tai chi is a series of low-impact, slow motion movements strung together, each flows into the next. Tai chi differs from other types of exercise. The movements are gentle, and is suitable for almost anyone and can be easily adapted for anyone’s need, from fit to those with limited mobility. Tai chi is sometimes described as “meditation in motion” since it promotes tranquility through gentle movements - connecting the mind and body. Although tai chi is often described as “meditation in motion,” it might well be called “medication in motion” because of its growing evidence of this mind-body practice, and has usefulness in treating or preventing many health problems. With regular practice, tai chi can help improve health & flexibility, and help relieve pain & stiffness. It can also help improve quality of life, help decrease stress, help reduce high blood pressure, and help develop tranquility & inner balance. Seated tai chi can be suitable for Arthritis, Fibromyalgia & Diabetes as well, or for those who prefer practicing tai chi sitting down. As always, check with your doctor as you would with starting any form of exercise.
Hunter Education Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, April 2, 3, 5 6-9 PM @ Student Union Saturday, April 7 Time TBA @ Gun Club Dee Traphagan & Mike Schoup, FREE Nebraska State Law requires anyone 11 years of age or older, born on or after January 1, 1977, to have successfully completed a Firearm Hunter Education course prior to hunting. There is no maximum age limit for students and this course is provided at no cost. Students successfully completing this course will have a better understanding of their outdoor obligations to the landowner, to the resources, to other hunters, and to themselves. Students must preregister at http://outdoornebraska.gov/huntereducation
Kid’s General Art Classes with Ray (Grades 1-8) Wednesdays, April 4-May 9 3-4:30 PM Ray Walter, $30, McCook Art Guild Learn general art from McCook Art Guild instructor, Ray Walter. Students will be dabbling in a little of everything, drawing, painting, pottery, etc. Classes will be held at the McCook Art Guild, 209 Norris Avenue. Register by calling 345-4816.
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Yoga Basics Thursday, April 5, 12, 19, 26 6:30-7:30 PM Constance Stone, $29, MC213 This four-week Yoga course is for all levels. The course takes you through basic postures and sequences to help increase flexibility, ease stress, and relax your mind and body. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket or props (blocks, straps) if desired.
Back to the Big Screen Film Series Sunday, April 8 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” (Western) Sunday, April 15 “Vertigo” (Alfred Hitchcock Thriller) 2-4 PM $5, Fox This year’s Back to the Big Screen Film Series concludes in April with a 1950s and 1960s Film. We have dusted off the reels and are ready to provide you with two enjoyable afternoons of classic films. Not only will you see a great flick, you will learn a bit about the movie, its actors, the time-period, and fun trivia to go along with the popcorn. On Sunday, April 8, bring the family to re-watch, or enjoy for the first time, a film from the 1960s, “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly”, a classic western starring Clint Eastwood. On Sunday, April 15, you will be watching a 1950s film, “Vertigo”, an Alfred Hitchcock classic starring James Stewart and Kim Novak. Tickets sold at the door only – no pre-registration required.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Friday, April 13 8 AM-5 PM (lunch on your own) FREE, MC213
Hunt Safe Session Monday, April 9 6:30-8:30 PM
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. This project was supported in whole or part, from state and federal funds received from the Division of Behavioral Health of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. To register, please call 308-534-6029 x152.
Dee Traphagan & Mike Schoup, FREE, MC 201 Upon completion of the approved Hunter Education online course offered through the Nebraska Game and Parks Website, students under 16 years of age will be required to attend a Hunt Safe Session in order to receive certification. Attending a Hunt Safe Session is optional for individuals ages 16 and older who have completed the approved online course. Locate and sign up for the Hunt Safe Session online at http://www.hunter-ed.com/ nebraska/in_person_component.html. Important! Bring your Temporary Hunt Certificate to the Hunt Safe Session as proof of having completed the online course. Warning! Passing the online course does not guarantee you a spot at the Hunt Safe Session. Seats are limited so sign up as soon as possible!
Eating Your Way Through Italy: A Twist on Traditional Italian Recipes for the American Palate on a Minimal Budget Tuesday, April 17 – Parmesan Gnocchi 5:30 – 7 PM Kimberlee Sweeney, $25 per class, WB114 Each meal will serve between 5-7 people and sure to please 100% of them. Bring a medium to large sized plastic container to take home your creation. Pick and choose which classes to take – or take both!
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UPCOMING CLASSES B U S I N E S S & C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N
Whimsical Spring Welcome Sign Tuesday, April 24 6-8:30 PM
Kid’s Academy: MCC’s Caring Kids (Grades 2 and above)
Marilyn Hoit, $25, MC213 Welcome your guests with this whimsical welcome sign; your choice of two garden themes. All supplies included. Share your love for spring and bring a friend!
Wednesday, April 18 & April 25 2:30-3:45 PM FREE, MC213 Become a MCC Caring Kid. Learn the importance of give back to your community and how to become caring
MCC’S
CARING KIDS
K i d s c a r i n g f o r t h e c o m m u n it y
individuals, create community spirit and good citizenship, all while having fun! On April 18, MCC Caring Kids will be assisting the Brookdale McCook community make dog treats. On April 25, MCC Caring
Interactive Luncheon: Administrative Assistant’s Day Wednesday, April 25 Noon-1 PM $15, MC213 Say “Thank You” to your assistant by treating him/her to a fun and interactive lunch experience. This lunch is sponsored by McCook Community College and your McCook Chamber of Commerce.
Kids will be touring the Human Society and donating the homemade dog treats, while learning about the rescue animals and their needs.
Nebraska Boater Safety Thursday, April 19 6-9 PM Kellie Soden, $10, MC201 Nebraska law requires any motorboat operator (including personal watercraft) born after December 31, 1985, to complete a Boating Safety Course and be in possession of a course certificate when operating the boat. You must be at least 14 years of age to operate a motorboat (including personal watercraft) in Nebraska. Adults are encouraged to attend with their youth and boat owners often qualify for insurance discounts upon completing the course. If you would prefer to test out of the Boater Safety class, please call for a time/location of the test.
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Kid’s Academy: Little Kids ‘n Dirt and Worms (Ages 4-8) Wednesday, April 25 2:30-3:30 PM Alissa Erickson & Kimberlee Sweeney, $9, MC201 Celebrate Earth Week as you earn about the importance of dirt and worms to our ecosystem. Finish off the class by making a yummy dirt and worms treat!
Understanding Radon Thursday, May 3 9 AM-Noon Mark Versch, $30, MC213 During this approved, three-hour, continuous education course attendees are provided with training regarding radon as a natural element in the environment and its human health effects. Specific information is provided regarding the legal and professional responsibilities of both buyers and sellers agents when radon is an issue or question during a transaction. Class will cover the equipment and testing methods used by licensed radon measurement specialists (businesses) in the course of their work and the construction standards regulating how radon mitigation systems are installed. This class is approved by the NRC as #0023R.
Yoga Basics Thursday, May 3, 10, 17, 24 6:30-7:30 PM Constance Stone, $29, SU This four-week Yoga course is for all levels. The course takes you through basic postures and sequences to help increase flexibility, ease stress, and relax your mind and body. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket or props (blocks, straps) if desired.
CLASSES OFFERED ON-DEMAND IN THE CLASSROOM
(CALL 345-8122 FOR MORE INFORMATION): • Computer Classes • Forklift Training • Scaffold Training • Customized Training Solutions
• Leadership Workshops • Management/HR Training • CPR/First Aid • Adult Driver Training (Age 18+)
HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN MIND? JUST ASK AND LET US SERVE YOUR BUSINESS/ EDUCATIONAL NEEDS!
Joyful Spring Centerpiece Floral Arrangement Wednesday, May 9 5:30-6:30 PM Jamie Mockry, $29, Keystone Floral Create a Joyful centerpiece made fresh by YOU. Join us as we use great looking greens, filler flowers, and flowers to create a centerpiece for your table this Mother’s Day or Graduation. All supplies included.
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UPCOMING CLASSES B U S I N E S S & C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N Adult Mental Health First Aid Training Monday, May 14 8 AM-5 PM (lunch on your own) FREE, MC213 Sometimes, first aid isn’t a bandage, or CPR, or the Heimlich, or calling 911. Sometimes, first aid is YOU! Someone you know could be experiencing a mental illness or crisis. You can help them. You are more likely to encounter someone – friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, or member of the community – in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to people with signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social, or self-help care. Anyone can take the 8-hour Mental Health First Aid course – first responders, students, teachers, leaders of faith communities, human resources professionals, and caring citizens. Sometimes, the best first aid is you. Take the course, save a life, strengthen your community. This project was supported in whole or part, from state and federal funds received from the Division of Behavioral Health of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. To register, please call 308-534-6029 x152.
Nebraska Boater Safety Thursday, May 17 6-9 PM Kellie Soden, $10, MC201 Nebraska law requires any motorboat operator (including personal watercraft) born after December 31, 1985, to complete a Boating Safety Course and be in possession of a course certificate when operating the boat. You must be at least 14 years of age to operate a motorboat (including personal watercraft) in Nebraska. Adults are encouraged to attend with their youth and boat owners often qualify for insurance discounts upon completing the course. If you would prefer to test out of the Boater Safety class, please call for a time/location of the test.
CPR for the Layperson Call for Time and Location $65 The CPR portion of this class is a hands-on approach to an emergency, focusing on the skills needed to respond to a patient that is not breathing. Included in this training is a first aid for choking. The first aid part of this class also contains information on how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes of an emergency until professional help arrives. This class will be offered at other times and delivered to individual organizations and businesses.
UPCOMING REAL ESTATE CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES MAY 22ND
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SAVE THE DATE
MID-PLAINS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AGRICULTURE in partnership with
UNL EXTENSION SERVICES
SEMINAR SERIES AGRICULTURE
SEMINAR SERIES April 16 McCook Campus Erin Laborie, Extension Educator “Implant Considerations For Suckling Calves” 6 pm – 8 pm CST
Broken Bow Campus
Troy Walz, Extension Educator “Addressing Lameness In Cattle” 6 pm – 8 pm CST
May 14 North Platte Campus Dr. Jerry Volesky, Range and Forage Management Specialists ALL SESSIONS OF THE “Grazing Considerations For The Upcoming Year” SEMINAR SERIES ARE
FREE
6 -8 pm CST
Each class in this series will be live-streamed to all MPCC campus locations: McCook, North Platte, Broken Bow, Ogallala, Imperial and Valentine. Times shown are based on the hosting site’s time zone. Please make necessary time adjustment when attending your preferred campus location.
REGISTER TODAY
mpcc.edu/bce or call McCook:308-345-8122 or North Platte: 308-535-3678 Mid-Plains Community College does not discriminate based upon any protected status. Please see www.mpcc.edu/about-mpcc/general-information/non-discrimination-policy
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Storyteller
Musical Artist
BIL LEPP
ZOE LEWIS
BUFFALO COMMONS
Storytelling and music festival
lore, legend, & laughter
22nd Annual McCook, Nebraska June 8-9, 2018 Prepare for a whole lot ‘a stories, music, and fun at the 22nd Annual Buffalo Commons Storytelling & Music Festival Events will include a bus adventure, dinner cabaret, stage show, museum concert, garden party, local stories and songs, open mic opportunities, children’s story theatre and much, much more.
KICKOFF THE FESTIVAL WITH A PRE-SEASON SHOW
JOB, PETER, AND CHUCK
“L E G END S IN THEIR OW N MINDS”
TU E S DAY, M AY 1 | 7 P M T HE BIEROC CA F É, D OWN TOWN ON THE BRI C KS Do o r s o p en at 6 p m if you wou l d l ike to purchas e an evening meal b efore the show
“The Watering Hole – A Look at our Natural Resources – Past, Present, and Future” will feature a tour of the Red Willow Dam and Bison Herd The day begins at 9 am in Tipton Hall Weeth Theatre on the McCook Community College where the tour will end at 3 pm.
Cost of the tour is $39 per person Lunch p r o v ided at the Lighth o us e Mar ina
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