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INFORMATION
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Registration and Financial Aid Information................................................... 9 General Information..................................................................................... 40 Office Hours................................................................................................. 40 Registration Form........................................................................................ 41
JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS Cardiographic Technician............................................................................... 2 Cosmetology Academy.................................................................................. 3 Dental Assisting............................................................................................. 3 Early Child Care Education/Child Development Associate............................. 4 Graphic & Web Design Certification.............................................................. 4 Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC/R).................. 5 Medical Assisting........................................................................................... 5 Medical Billing & Coding with Electronic Health Records.............................. 6 Natural Resources/Ranger/Basic Peace Officer Academy............................... 6 Nursing Assistant (STNA) .............................................................................. 7 Pharmacy Technician..................................................................................... 7 Phlebotomy Certification............................................................................... 8 Precision/CNC Machine Technology............................................................... 8 Welding......................................................................................................... 9 Career Search and Preparation.................................................................... 12
CERTIFICATION/CONTINUING EDUCATION Child Care..................................................................................................................12 Medical/Healthcare/Fitness............................................................................. 12-13 Lean...........................................................................................................................13 . 14 Quality/American Society for Quality (ASQ)........................................................ BUSINESS/FINANCE/MARKETING Business....................................................................................................... 14 Accounting/Finance..................................................................................... 15 Marketing.................................................................................................... 15 Hospitality Management and Event Planning.............................................. 15 Business Management & Leadership........................................................... 16 Essential Skills of Estate “Family” Planning................................................ 17 Computers
Introduction to Computers..................................................................................17 Internet/Social Media.........................................................................................18 Computer Applications................................................................................. 18-19 Microsoft Access...................................................................................... 20 Microsoft Excel........................................................................................ 20 Microsoft Word........................................................................................ 20 Financial.................................................................................................. 20 Computer/IT Certifications ...................................................................... 21 Computer Aided Design...................................................................... 21-22 Web Design............................................................................................. 22 Graphic Design................................................................................... 23-24
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CDL – Truck Driver Training NEW............................................................... 24 Automotive Technology.......................................................................... 24-25
Some of What’s NEW!
page Payroll...........................................................................................................15 Business Management & Leadership Series..................................................16 Web Essentials Series...................................................................................22 Creative Graphic Essentials and Expert Series.........................................23-24 Automotive Technology Series......................................................................24 Introduction to Residential Construction, Repair & Maintenance Course Series............................................................24 OSHA............................................................................................................25 Timber Framing.............................................................................................25 Energy Auditing............................................................................................26 How to Market Your Crafting Business........................................................28 Learn to Quilt................................................................................................29 Comfort Foods Made Healthy.......................................................................30 Beginning Astrology.....................................................................................35 A Holiday in Fabulous Chicago Tour.............................................................38
Online Registration Available at www.polaris.edu
The Polaris Career Center Adult Education Department offers comprehensive education and training services that are essential for individuals entering the job market, seeking a new career or looking to update their skills. Our programs and services are continually upgraded and expanded to remain current with today’s changing technology and job market. Our commitment to excellence makes Polaris Career Center a leader in career-technical education. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY Construction Technology.........................................................................25-26 Carpentry/Woodworking...............................................................................26 Flooring.........................................................................................................26 Painting........................................................................................................26 Weekend Warrior Series.............................................................................. 27
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Electrical Wiring/Electricity............................................................................27 Low Pressure Boiler......................................................................................27 Plumbing.......................................................................................................27 Welding........................................................................................................28 Small Engine Repair......................................................................................28
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT Entrepreneur.................................................................................................28 Personal Finance and Real Estate Investing..................................................28 Arts, Crafts & Jewelry .............................................................................28-29 Literature/Voice Acting/Telecommunications................................................30 Culinary.........................................................................................................30 Pastry.......................................................................................................31-32 Dance/Exercise.........................................................................................32-33 Wellness/Safety/Senior Needs..................................................................33-34 General Interest.......................................................................................35-36 Photography.................................................................................................36 Home & Garden............................................................................................36 Foreign Language....................................................................................36-37 Music............................................................................................................37 Sports & Leisure............................................................................................37 Tours........................................................................................................37-38 Kids’ Classes.................................................................................................38
MOTORCYCLE...........................................................................................39 GED/BASIC SKILLS CLASSES Adult Basic Literacy Education.............................................................................. 40 POLARIS LOCATION Evenings M Sept. 2, 2013 M T Oct. 22, 2013 Th Nov. 14, 2013 W,Th Nov. 27 - 28, 2013 Th-F M Dec. 23, 2013 M W Jan. 1, 2014 W M Jan. 20, 2014 M M Feb. 17, 2014 M F Th May 15, 2014 M May 26, 2014 M
NO CLASSES ON THE FOLLOWING: Weekdays Weekends Sept. 2, 2013 Aug. 31 & Sept. 1, 2013
Nov. 28 - 29, 2013 Dec. 23 2013 Jan. 1, 2014 Jan. 20, 2014 Feb. 17, 2014 Apr. 18, 2014
Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 2013 Dec. 22, 2013 Dec. 28 & 29, 2013
May 26, 2014
May 24 & 25, 2014
Apr. 19 & 20, 2014
Any of our course offerings can be customized for your organization at your site or at Polaris Career Center. Contact Nada Koury, Business Coordinator, 440-891-7646 or nkoury@polaris.edu.