Business & Community Education
AUGUST 2017 UPCOMING
CLASSES
! TAKE ONE
REGISTER TODAY! 308.635.6700 wncc.edu/bce
Business & Community Education
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Business & Community Education
Alliance Adult Education
Bridgeport English Language Acquisition
Chadron Adult Education GED Testing
Kimball Adult Education
Sidney Adult Education
Scottsbluff/Gering 2017 Scotts Bluff Valley Fiber Arts Fair Adult Education
Be A Writer Be Happy, Live Longer Beginning Dog Obedience Bob Ross Painting CPR English Language Acquisition Excel 2016 Fun Food Experience Fun With Drones: What You Need to Know to Buy and Fly! Fun With Smartphone & Digital Photography! Fun With Robots! GED Testing GROOVE™ & Self-Care Healthy Low Back Hot Glue Your Holidays How to Use Essential Oils for Everyday Living Inside – Outitude
WNCC ONLINE TRAINING
ed2go.com/wncc WNCC offers online courses and career training programs through ed2go! Prepare for a new career, learn new skills, or help advance within your current occupation with industry-recognized certifications. • Web Design
• Computer Networking
• Accounting Fundamentals
• Photography
• Health Information Management
• College Readiness
Intermediate Dog Obedience Intermediate Excel 2016 Intro to Windows 10 Intro to Word 2016 Ko Heichi Fitness: Bushidokan Paint Your Own Door Sign Pickleball PowerPoint 2016 Publisher 2016 QuickBooks™ Basics Remembering World War I: Its Lasting Influences into the 21st Century Stress Relief True Colors What’s Your Body Telling You? ZUMBA™
Register Today! 308.635.6700 wncc.edu/bce TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
• Foreign Languages
• Personal Enrichment • SAT Preparation • LSAT Preparation
• Photoshop
• Resume Writing
• Introduction to Microsoft Office
• Grant Writing
• Mindfulness
And so much more!
MONDAY, AUGUST 21
ALLIANCE 308.763.2002 Adult Education
(Gordon & Alliance)
For More Info, Call 308.635.6769
See page 11 for more information.
CHADRON 308.763.2002 Adult Education & GED Testing For More info, Call 308.747.2017
See page 11 for more information.
GORDON 308.635.6770
CPR
Healthy Low Back
Adult Education (Scottsbluff, NE) English Language Acquisition For more Info, Call 308.635.6769
Aug 2 (W), 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., $45 Instruction of basic information in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid for first responders and initiators to incidents. This class results in basic twoyear certification for the skills required to perform CPR and first aid skills in the field.
Ko Heichi Fitness: Bushidokan
Adult Education For More Info, Call 308.635.6770
See page 11 for more information.
SIDNEY 308.254.7407
Adult Education
See page 11 for more information.
In all, Bushidokan has borrowed techniques from over 10 different martial arts and three primary systems: Karate, Judo and Jujitsu. Add in large doses of kick boxing, realistic self-defense, military arts, weapons training, body conditioning and you start to get a pretty good picture of what Bushidokan is all about. All ages are welcome!
SCOTTSBLUFF/GERING 308.635.6700
(Sidney, NE)
For More Info, Call 308.635.6769
See page 11 for more information.
ed2go ed2go.com/wncc Sessions Start Monthly! Instructor-Led Online Courses Convenient Six-Week Format
Aug 2 – Aug 30 (M, W) or Sep 6 – Sep 27 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Single: $30; Family: $45 (up to 4) Harms Center Before the term “Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)” became the latest buzz word in the world of martial arts, Bushidokan, has long been an advocate for versatile or eclectic training. Bushidokan is a pioneer of martial arts in the U.S. and known for challenging the faults associated with blind allegiance to one particular set of techniques.
Aug 10 (TH), 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. or Oct 21 (Sat), 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. $12, Harms Center Low back pain is the number one reason people miss work. Face it, when your back hurts, your whole body hurts. This is a handson workshop to help you understand causes of low back pain so you can be proactive in taking care of your back and keeping it mobile. Come dressed for activity! We practice exercises that strengthen abdominals and the rest of the core, as well as stretch the low back and hamstrings.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
• Interactive learning environment • Award of completion with passing score
CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMS
• Prepare for industry certification or start a new career
• Start anytime • Many programs completed in less than six months
• In-depth study, all learning materials provided
• Personal instructor assistance • Certificate of completion awarded with passing score
Register Today! | 308.635.6700 | wncc.edu/bce
UPCOMING CLASSES Business & Community Education ZUMBA™ Aug 21 – Oct 12 M & W: Scottsbluff Campus & T & TH: Mitchell American Legion Hall 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., $55 Forget about the workout! Just lose yourself in the music, and find yourself in shape at the ultimate dance-fitness party. ZUMBA™ will take place in both locations throughout the course of class.
How to Use Essential Oils for Everyday Living Aug 24 (TH), 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $12, Harms Center Essential oils are literally everywhere. But not all oils are created equal or should be used in the same ways. In this workshop, learn what to look for in oils, and when and how to use them. Start to incorporate oils into your everyday life confidently.
PowerPoint 2016
Intermediate Dog Obedience
Sep 19 – Oct 3 (T, TH) 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $115
Sep 12 – Oct 19 (TH) 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., $45 Harms Center Have you owned a few dogs and can get basic behaviors in your home or yard? Is getting your dog to listen around the house nothing you can’t handle? This course will focus on the skills you need to get that kind of obedience and focus in the real world. This class will cover long recalls, long stays, how to heel around other dogs, and other community manners. Do not bring your dog to the first night of class, but do bring the treats you are currently using with your dog, if any. If you have specific questions about your dog’s appropriateness for this class, please call 308.635.6700.
(Gold card, $17.50, plus book)
Sep 9 (SA), 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., $12 Stress is an interesting animal. On one hand, it strengthens us. On the other hand it kills us. This is a hands-on workshop to understand what stress is, how the stress response works, and different ways to invite in a relaxation response. Come comfortably dressed and ready for interaction.
Harms Center This introductory course will focus on the use of presentation media software. Students will learn to create high quality, visually pleasing informative presentations. They will edit and format slides; work with clip art, pictures and Word Art; use drawing tools; work with tables and charts, and prepare and run a slide show.
Be A Writer
Beginner Dog Obedience
Stress Relief
Sep 11 – Oct 23 (M), 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $35, Harms Center Everyone has a story. This course helps you bring that idea to the page. Each session features a writing lesson, writing prompt, and an opportunity for sharing one’s own work, with discussion to follow. Previous students have received honorable mention in writing contests, and seen their work published after gaining confidence in this class. Lessons are based on the book The Right To Write, by Julia Cameron, but the book is not required.
Sep 12 – Oct 19 (TH) 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., $45 Harms Center Do you have a new dog, a recent adoption from a shelter, or a young puppy? Do you need some basic instruction on behavior such as sit, come, and lay as well as some fun tricks to bond over? This course will cover jumping, stealing food, potty area skills, leash skills, and focus control. Dogs that can already handle group situations or have a basic understanding of basic commands should enroll in the intermediate class. Do not bring your dog to the first night of class, but do bring the treats you are currently using with your dog, if any. If you have specific questions about your dog’s appropriateness, please call 308.635.6700.
Intro to Word 2016 Sep 18 – Oct 2 (M, W) 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., $115 (Gold card, $17.50, plus book)
Harms Center This course is an entry-level word processing course designed to introduce students to Microsoft Word. Students will learn how to create a Word document, and how to edit, proof, and perform simple formatting of the text and pages.
Register Today! | 308.635.6700 | wncc.edu/bce
Inside – Outitude Sep 20 & 27 (W) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. $25 for individuals or $40 for two Harms Center Inside – Outitude is a program where you discover how you can influence innumerable areas of your life by simply making a shift in focus. Improve your attitude, productivity, creativity, and even relationships. Instructor Peggy Hinman shares from her wide-spread training in an interactive and engaging program. Participate in games, videos, and music, which helps drive the concepts home. Walk away with tools you can implement today to add to the quality of your life and the lives of those around you.
Be Happy, Live Longer Sep 27 (W), 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $10 Harms Center Being happy, laughing, and having a positive attitude will add years to your life. The quest for true happiness is not really a quest at all, but a decision and a choice. Explore 10 simple ways to find happiness and enrich your life. Do you realize that you need to laugh at least 15 minutes a day to help maintain good health? Laughter not only helps us feel more alive and empowered mentally, but it has many physical benefits as well. Some of these include boosting the immune center, counteracting the harmful effects of stress, relaxing the muscles, improving circulation, and providing natural pain relief. You will connect with your three centers of laughter and change
your attitude in 45 seconds. Learn the six daily practices to prevent hardening of the attitudes to develop a more cheerful and optimistic outlook on life. Come have fun as you experience how to be happy, to laugh, and to change your attitude.
Pickleball Oct 11 (W), 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. FREE! Terry Carpenter Center Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Two, three, or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball (similar to a wiffle ball) over a net. The sport shares some features of other racquet sports; the dimensions and layout of a badminton court, net and rules are similar to tennis with a few modifications. Get an excellent workout while having a great time! The game is great for both novice and experienced sports participants. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience an excellent exercise activity, meet new friends, and have fun!
Excel 2016 Oct 16 – 30 (M, W) 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. $115 (Gold card, $17.50, plus book)
Harms Center This course is an entry-level spreadsheet course. Students learn to use simple formulas, format a spreadsheet, create a chart, and link worksheets together. Application projects vary to meet the needs of the class.
QuickBooks™ Basics
Oct 25, Nov 8, Dec 6 or Dec 20 (W) 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., $55 (Gold Card does not apply.)
Harms Center Are you new to QuickBooks™? Would you like to learn how to set up QuickBooks™ to make it more effective for you or your business? Please join us for a full-day class that focuses on the basics of setting up your QuickBooks™ software. Feel free to attend regardless of which version of QuickBooks™ you currently use. PLEASE NOTE: This class does not cover taxes or payroll deduction.
Intro to Windows 10 Oct 16 – Nov 1 (M, W) 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., $115 (Gold card, $17.50, plus book)
Harms Center This course focuses on learning the fundamentals of using the newest version of Windows. If you recently received or purchased a new computer, this course is for you! Students learn how to use Microsoft Windows 10, including stepby-step instructions on navigating the user interface, working with Windows 10 apps, managing files and folders, using security tools, and managing devices. Students are welcome to bring their own laptop.
Fun With Smartphone & Digital Photography! Oct 17 & 24 (T) 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., $15 Harms Center Do you want to take better photos? This class will help develop your photography skills by introducing the basic rules of composition and lighting and how to avoid common photo mistakes. Bring your smartphone or camera. This course is taught by Bill Loring, who has 15 years of experience as a professional photographer, and is a full time Information Technology instructor for WNCC.
Remembering World War I: Its Lasting Influences Into the 21st Century Interest in World War II remains high with the public; however, most of the civilian and government programs, military innovations, use of media, gender roles, and world involvement, to name a few, did not begin with this war. It began with the first World War that set into motion the 20th century, and its ramifications are felt well in to the 21st century. In April 2017, the U.S. commemorated its 100th anniversary involvement in this “war to end all wars.” Coming this fall on Monday afternoons! 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. John N. Harms Center $12 per session • SEP 18: Why This War? America Joins the European War • SEP 25: Military/Soldiers • OCT 2: Homefront, Food & Economics • OCT 9: Media, Entertainment & Sports • OCT 23: Gender Roles & Clothing • OCT 30: War Ends Repercussions • NOV 6: Ready for the Next World War Fun With Robots!
Publisher 2016
True Colors
Nov 2 (TH) 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. $15 or $25 for two people Harms Center Explore programming robots with fun, easy-to-learn software using a computer and mobile devices. This is a hands-on interactive class where students will put a robot through its paces.
Nov 7 – Nov 21 (T, TH) 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $115
Nov 15 (W), 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $20 Harms Center Have you ever wondered why you are immediately drawn to certain people and dislike others? Do the actions of some people drive you crazy? Do you sometimes have trouble understanding your spouse, children, or grandchildren? It could be personality type. Come to this class and find out your true color! You could be a gold, blue, green, or orange. By exploring these four personality types, you will learn to recognize your personal strengths and those of others, understand and build rapport with others, communicate with different people, and accept those who are different from you. It’s a fun way to find out why your sock drawer is organized or not; whether you like that group hug or not; why you answer questions with a question or not; why you like being the center of attention or not. Come and learn to see people in a new light.
Intermediate Excel 2016 Nov 6 – Nov 27 (M, W) 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., $115 (Gold card, $17.50, plus book)
Harms Center This course focuses on the use of spreadsheet software to understand the principles in using complex formulas and functions, creating macros, multi-level sorting, filtering data, chart enhancements, and retrieving data on the World Wide Web. Students are required to bring a flash drive to this class.
(Gold card, $17.50, plus book)
Harms Center Do you create a newsletter for your company, church, or another organization? Do you want to create fliers and brochures? This beginning Publisher class shows you how to do that and so much more. Learn to combine graphics and text to produce a variety of Publisher projects. Classes are small resulting in individualized attention and projects. Students must bring a USB Flash drive to this class.
Fun With Drones: What You Need to Know to Buy and Fly! Nov 14 & 21 (T) 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., $20 Harms Center A recreational drone is the perfect Christmas present this year for the budding flyer! Learn about the different types of drones, how to choose and purchase a drone, and what you can and can’t do with a drone. There will be a demonstration of several different drones and a chance for some hands on flying. Bring your own drone! Meet other drone enthusiasts! Bill Loring and Tracy O’Neal, local drone enthusiasts, will lead the class.
BOB ROSS PAINTING
Business & Community Education
Bob Ross believed that everyone who wanted to paint, could paint like a natural with the right tools and a little encouragement. Come and experience the joy and confidence of painting a beautiful landscape using the Ross wet-on-wet technique. Students must bring a roll of paper towels to this class.
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
DECEMBER
Aug 19, Sep 23, Oct 21, or Dec 9 Saturdays! 9:00 a.m. − 4:00 p.m. $60 per class Harms Center REGISTER TODAY! | 308.635.6700 | wncc.edu/bce
2017 SCOTTS BLUFF VALLEY FIBER ARTS FAIR
September 8 & 9 8:30 a.m. − 4:00 p.m. Cost: Varies Friday - John N. Harms Center Saturday - Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds
For a complete list of classes, including time, instructor, class description, class materials cost and fees, and class size visit nebraskafiberfair.com/classes.
Friday All-Day Classes
• Color Blending on the Loom • Lattice Lace Scarf: Learn to Weave • Zipper Needle Felted Art • Traditional Rug Hooking • Wagon Wheel Weaving
Friday Morning Classes 8:30 − 11:30 a.m.
Saturday Morning Classes 9:00 a.m. − 12:00 p.m.
Intarsia Knitting • Silk Painting/Dyeing • Get Twisted: Learn to Spin on a Spinning Wheel • Wool Dyeing in the Brown Sheep Lab
Fiber Media • Annetarsia: Intarsia "In The Round" • Crocheted Edges for Knitting
• Secrets to Planned Pooling for Crochet • Lace Sampler Scarf • Needle Felting in 3D • Annetarsia: A Fresh Approach to
Friday Afternoon Classes 1:00 − 4:00 p.m.
• Wool Dyeing in the Brown Sheep Lab • Miter Me This, Miter Me That • K1B Treasure Hunt • Bobbin Lace: The Adventure Begins • Sweet Sheep Toy: Needle Felting • Freddie's Blanket: You Can Knit Colorwork • Beginning Spinning on the Drop Spindle • Nuno: Wool and Silk Together
• Fringe and Beyond • Inspired Yarn • Addictive Entrelac Knitting – The Basics • Create Your Color Palette – For All
Saturday Afternoon Classes 1:00 − 2:00 p.m.
• One-Hour Weaving Demonstration
FUN FOOD EXPERIENCES Business & Community Education Do you have a picky eater? An upcoming party? What about just wanting to make snack and meals more fun? Here’s your solution ... Fun Food Experiences! Attend one or all classes to get some creative ideas. All materials needed to make fun food for you to take home are included.
Sep 12 (T): Swimmers ‘n Floaters (dolphins, turtles, and more!) Sep 18 (M): Fake ‘n Food (sausage & egg, donuts, etc.) Sep 26 (T): Penguins Oct 2 (M): Holi-day and Any-day
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. $7 per class Harms Center
Hot Glue Your Holidays Business & Community Education Looking for a gift for somebody who seems to have everything? Perhaps a small “just because” gift? Create something that is unique, inexpensive and thoughtful. Learn to make things with colored hot glue using patterns, and then design your own! After the last session, you will havea hot glue gun, glue sticks and your own original creations to take home. Class size is limited to 20. (Kids 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult as we will be using HOT MELT glue guns.)
Nov 7 & 8 (T, W) 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. $17, Harms Center REGISTER TODAY! | 308.635.6700 | wncc.edu/bce
Business & Community Education
ADULT EDUCATION Location & Hours of Operation
The Adult Education program at WNCC focuses on preparing students for a successful future. Preparing for life is more than just earning a diploma or learning to speak English. The Adult Education program aims to provide the tools for greater academic, professional, and personal success. All Adult Education students are enrolled in the new Journey to Success Class, where they will explore career opportunities, identify their dream careers, and create a detailed path to follow as they journey forward. This class is designed to build a strong foundation of problem solving, analytical thinking, and organization skills, as well as teach strategies for producing greater academic success. After completing this course, students move into the appropriate GED classes or English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
Box Butte County
Sheridan County Adult Education (Year-round) 817 N. OAK STREET, GORDON Near Gordon High School 308.635.6770 T * 6:00 − 8:00 p.m. W * 10:00 a.m. − 12:00 p.m.
Adult Education
WNCC ALLIANCE CAMPUS 308.763.2018 M – TH * 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. M – TH * 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Scotts Bluff County
Dawes County
Adult Education & GED Classes
(Year-round) WNCC - WILLIAMS BUILDING 308.635.6768 M - TH * 8:00 a.m. − 12:00 p.m. M - TH * 1:00 − 3:00 p.m. M - TH * 6:00 − 8:00 p.m. Adult Education Orientation & Enrollment M & W * 8:00 a.m. − 12:00 p.m. Call 308.635.6770 for an appointment.
GED Classes
HEAD START 308.747.2017 M, T * 6:00 − 8:00 p.m. T – TH * 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For registration information, call 308.747.2017.
GED Testing
CHADRON STATE COLLEGE 308.635.6770
Testing is once a month on various days. Please call for the most up-to-date schedule.
Adult Education Evening Orientation & Enrollment Call 308.635.6770 for an appointment. Citizenship Classes If you are interested in attending Citizenship Classes, please call 308.635.6770. A minimum of seven people must register in order to hold the classes.
Scotts Bluff County NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CAREER CENTER (ONE STOP) (Year-round) 308.635.6770 M - TH * 1:00 − 3:00 p.m.
English Language Acquisition
GUADALUPE RECREATIONAL CENTER 308.635.6770 M - TH * 8:00 a.m. − 12:00 p.m. M, T, TH * 6:00 − 8:00 p.m. W * 5:00 − 7:00 p.m.
GED Testing
JOHN N. HARMS CENTER 308.635.6738 TH * 8:00 a.m. − 5:00 p.m. F * 8:00 a.m. − 4:00 p.m.
*Classroom instruction hours are subject to change.
Cheyenne County Adult Education (Year-round) WNCC SIDNEY CAMPUS 308.254.7458 T - TH * 6:00 − 8:30 p.m.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 308.635.6769 OR EMAIL ADULT EDUCATION@WNCC.EDU.
Education that continues. Learn more. PG 11
Want to share your interests and talents with others?
WE WANT YOU! We’re looking for Community Education instructors to share their interests in photography, arts and crafts, painting, plants and gardening, fishing, traveling ... YOU NAME IT! For more information, or to simply discuss your ideas for a class, call Lori Stromberg at 308.635.6703 or email stromber@wncc.edu to visit about these opportunities.
If you are at least 60 years of age, we invite you to join our Gold Card Club! Please request a “Gold Card” when you call to register for a credit class. This card entitles you to FREE TUITION (up to six credit hours per semester) for WNCC credit classes. Gold Card Members are still responsible for fees, materials, and books.
308.635.6700 | wncc.edu/bce
Business & Community Education