March 2018 BCE Upcoming Classes by Western Nebraska Community College

Business & Community Education

MARCH 2018 UPCOMING

CLASSES • Adult Education • After School Camps • Business Skills Series • Health & Wellness • Leisure Learning • Super Saturdays AND MORE!

TA K E O N E!

Business & Community Education

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Alliance

Cool Chemistry Duct Tape Dynasty Advanced Duct Tape Dynasty for Beginners Gooey, Gross and Green Legos, Legos, Legos Rocket Science Basic Nursing Assistant Beginning Sign Language Bicycle Tube & Tire Clinic Boating Safety Bob Ross Painting Business Skills Series Communication in the Workplace CyberSecurity High Performance Teams and Team Building for Managers Leading an Engaged Workforce Presentation Skills Public Speaking Candy Making II CPR Dog Obedience DOT Hazardous Materials Driver's Education Electrical Code Update 12-Hour Course

Adult Education Essential Oils

Chadron Adult Education GED Testing

Gordon Adult Education

Kimball Adult Education

Sidney Adult Education

Scottsbluff/Gering A+ Certification Boot Camp Action Performing Arts Academy Adult Education After School Camps All About the Universe Artistic Math Chef's Delight

WNCC ONLINE TRAINING

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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

• Foreign Languages

• Personal Enrichment • LSAT Preparation • Resume Writing • Grant Writing • Publishing

Electrical Code Update 16-Hour Course GED Testing Ko Heichi Fitness: Bushidokan Medical Interpretation Training: Bridging the Gap for Medical Interpreters Medication Aide OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Passport Passengers Personal Productivity Pool Operator's Clinic Pickleball PiYo Live Recognizing Drug Impairment Safe Babysitting Clinic Safety State of the Union Stepping Out Super Saturdays All About the Arts Calling All Scientists Kids in the Kitchen Western Nebraska HR Conference ZUMBA®

SPRING WELLNESS FESTIVAL 2018 ICE CREAM SOCIAL Join us for ice cream sundaes and visit with vendors!

• College Readiness • SAT Preparation • Photoshop • Introduction to Microsoft Office • Mindfulness • Meditation

FREE Friday, April 13 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. John N. Harms Center

RSVP by April 2 - 308.635.6700

Ko Heichi Fitness: Bushidokan

ALLIANCE 308.763.2002 Adult Education (Gordon & Alliance) For More Info, Call 308.635.6769

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Essential Oils For More Info, Call 308.635.6700

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CHADRON 308.763.2002 Adult Education & GED Testing For More info, Call 308.747.2017

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GORDON 308.635.6770

Mar 5 – 28, Apr 2 – Apr 30, or May 2 – May 30 (M, W) 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Single: $30; Family: $45 (up to 4) 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 is known for challenging the faults associated with blind allegiance to one particular set of techniques. In all, Bushidokan has borrowed techniques from over 10 different martial arts and three primary systems: karate, judo, and jiu-jitsu. Add in large doses of kickboxing, realistic self-defense, military arts, weapons training, and body conditioning, and you start to get a pretty good picture of what Bushidokan is all about. All ages are welcome!

Adult Education For More Info, Call 308.635.6770

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SIDNEY 308.254.7407

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ed2go

ed2go.com/wncc Sessions Start Monthly! Instructor-Led Online Courses Convenient Six-Week Format

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

• Interactive learning environment • Award of completion with passing score

CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMS

• Prepare for industry certification or

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Medication Aide

Mar 7 – Apr 11 (W) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. $370, plus $59.99 for the book Prerequisite: NURA-1190 Western Nebraska Veterans Home This course is designed to instruct the experienced Nurse’s Aide to assume the role of Medication Aide to have a beginning knowledge of medication administration and pharmacology. Upon completion of the course, the student is eligible to sit for an exam administered by the Department of Health. Successful completion of this exam approves the student as a Medication Aide. Mar 10 (SA) 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $28 Terry Carpenter Center Registration deadline is Mar 2. Ages 12 and older Do you have a sweet tooth? Do you like to make delicious candies to use as gifts? Learn how to make homemade caramels, black cherry fudge, and other goodies. All supplies will be included and you will have samples and recipes to take home.

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Mar 7, Apr 4, or May 2 (W) 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., $60 Instruction of basic information in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid for first responders and initiators to incidents. This class results in a basic twoyear certification for the skills required to perform CPR and first aid skills in the field.

Candy Making II

Adult Education (Sidney, NE)

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CPR

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

SCOTTSBLUFF/GERING 308.635.6700 Adult Education (Scottsbluff, NE) English as a Second Language For more Info, Call 308.635.6769

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PiYo Live

Mar 6 – 29, Apr 3 – 26, or May 1 – 24 (T, TH), 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., $20 PiYo isn't like standard Pilates and yoga classes that make you hold long, intense poses, or lead you through dozens of repetitive, microscopic core movements. PiYo speeds everything up including your results by introducing you to dynamic, flowing sequences that can burn serious calories at the same time as they lengthen and tone your muscles and increase your flexibility. With every action-packed PiYo session, you can burn excess fat and sculpt and define your whole body, as you minimize the aches and pains that can come along with high impact workouts. No matter your age, no matter your body type, PiYo will help give you dramatically visible, incredibly beautiful results.

Personal Productivity

Mar 12 (M) 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $60 This workshop will show participants how to organize their lives and find those hidden moments. Learn how to establish routines, set goals, create an efficient environment, and use time-honored planning and organizational tools to maximize your personal productivity. Some people blame everything that goes wrong in their life on something or someone else, but through this workshop participants will take ownership and begin to lead a more productive life. This class is taught by Patricia Randolph, an instructor for many years and Nebraska Teacher of the Year in 1998. Her sessions are interactive and motivating with practical applications for businesses and individuals.

UPCOMING CLASSES ZUMBA®

Passport Passengers Passport Passengers provides an opportunity for senior citizens in our community to come together and learn about countries around the world. Come and share your experiences of your personal travels and learn from those of others. Experience snacks and activities unique to each country. Participants receive a passport booklet and a sticker for each session.

Second Thursday of the month! Mar 8 – May 10 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $12 per session

Mar 8: Dubai Apr 12: Rome May 10: London

Mar 19 – May 10 (M, T, TH) 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.

Beginning Sign Language

Mar 14 – Apr 18 (W) 6:00 − 8:00 p.m., $30 This course utilizes a practical approach to teaching vocabulary, grammar, everyday applications of sign language, and aspects of Deaf Culture. We work toward becoming familiar and comfortable with grammatical features of American Sign Language and body/facial expressions. This interactive class is for beginners and those who are looking to refresh their expressive and receptive sign skills.

Safe Babysitting Clinic

Mar 16 (F), 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & Mar 17 (SA), 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or Sign up for classes in May!

May 29 (T), 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & May 30 (W), 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages 10 – 14, $55 Earn a certificate from our Safe Babysitting Clinic. WNCC faculty teaches the American Heart Association Family and Friends CPR for adult, child, and infant, basic first aid, choking rescue techniques, and use of an AED. WNCC's Early Childhood Education director provides 10 hours of babysitting instruction on safety, food preparation, safe play and age appropriate activities. Learn about accepting babysitting jobs, negotiating pay, and exploring an early childhood education career. Pizza and milk are provided or participants can bring their own lunch. (Certificates provided.)

Basic Nursing Assistant

Mar 19 – May 10 Class A: 8:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. (M,W) Class B: 4:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. (T, TH) $485, plus $74.99 for the book This course is designed to instruct students in becoming basic nursing assistants. The course provides essential knowledge and skills to provide basic care and skills to residents/clients of health care facilities, including such topics as resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting, and assisting residents/clients in maintaining basic comfort and safety. It's designed to meet the training requirements of the federal and Nebraska state law for nursing assistants working in licensed facilities.

Bob Ross Painting Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19, or Jun 23 9:00 a.m. − 4:00 p.m. $60 per class

Saturdays!

APRIL

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.

For the March class, students will be able to paint a picture of their choosing. Stepping Out

Mar 22 – May 3 (TH) 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., FREE! This course is designed for people who are living at home and have experienced a fall or are concerned about falling. The program is an evidence-based program that is effective and proven to reduce falls in older people living in the community. Learn about strategies to implement positive lifestyle changes to keep you independent, upright, and active. The evidence has proven that Stepping Out reduces falls by 31percent in the community. This program is unsuitable for people with memory problems, certain progressive neurological disorders, and people who are totally dependent on a walking frame. Stepping Out has NOT been proven to work with Parkinson’s Disease clients. Please refer these clients onto other appropriate evidence based treatment. To register, contact Terri Allen at the Scotts Bluff County Health Department at 308-630-1580.

Electrical Code Update 12-Hour Course

Apr 2, 9, & 16 (M) 5:30 – 9:30 p.m., $80 This 12-hour course will cover electrical updates and will provide 12 hours of continuing education per state requirements. The course will be taught by Dale Snyder in conjunction with the 16hour course.

Electrical Code Update 16-Hour Course

Apr 2, 9, 16 & 23 (M) 5:30 – 9:30 p.m., $90 This 16-hour course will cover electrical updates and will provide 16 hours of continuing education per state requirements. The course will be taught by Dale Snyder in conjunction with the 12hour course.

Boating Safety

Apr 10 & 12 or May 22 & 24 (T, TH) 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $10 Required of all motorboat operators in Nebraska born after 12/31/85 (including personal watercraft like Jet Ski, Wave-Runner, and other craft). Minimum age 14 or turning 14 this calendar year. Call Scott Eveland at 308.289.0017 or email scott.eveland@nebraska.gov to register.

Western Nebraska HR Conference Apr 10 (T) 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Members of WNHRMA: $85 Non-Members: $105

(Early bird pricing available before Mar 16.)

Gering Civic Center The Western Nebraska HR Conference brings together business professionals from around the region. This is your chance to connect with the top HR professionals and business decision makers in the Panhandle! You’ll leave this conference with key

knowledge to positively impact your organization, and your career. Call Doug Mader at 308.630.6556 or email maderd@wncc.edu to register.

Bicycle Tube & Tire Clinic

Apr 19 (TH) 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $5 Managing tires and tire changes is probably the single most important repair skill. Mastering the task, or at least gaining confidence handling tubes and tires and tire levers will go a good distance toward getting a rider out on the road, and back home again. This clinic will cover the basics of tire changes/repairs in the field. By the end of the clinic you should be able to fix a flat here, there, anywhere. All (most) types of wheels and bikes will be addressed, including how to change the dreaded back wheel with the derailleur. Tools, tires, and bikes will be provided for practice, but people are encouraged to bring their own bike to practice their hand. The course will also address the various Goat head remedies so that flat tires are hopefully, more or less, a thing of the past. For questions, call Kristin Wiebe at 308.672.3923. This class is hosted by the West Nebraska Bicycling Club.

OSHA 10 Hour General Industry

May 7 – 8 (M , T) May 7: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. May 8: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Nebraska Safety Council Members: $199 Non-Members: $285 This training is designed to teach an entry-level general industry worker about workplace safety. All industries except agriculture, construction, and maritime are considered "general industry." Workers on a safety committee would also benefit from this course. Trainees receive a student workbook and upon successful completion of the class, their OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training Card, which does not expire. Call 402.483.2511 ext. 108 or visit nesafetycouncil.org to register.

Safety State of the Union

May 8 (T) 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Nebraska Safety Council Members: FREE! Non-Members: $20 Calling all safety, health, and environmental professionals! This meeting is designed to give an industry update on hot topics such as OSHA regulation changes including the updated Silica standard for both construction and general industry, as well as the impending crane operator certification deadline in November 2018. Learn, network, and bring back information vital to your company's safety programs and culture. Call 402.483.2511 ext. 108 or visit nesafetycouncil.org to register.

DOT Hazardous Materials

May 9 – 10 (W, TH) May 9: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. May 10: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Nebraska Safety Council Members: $245 Non-Members: $325 Do you have a job that puts you in contact with hazardous materials or hazardous wastes that are transported in any way? A "HazMat Employee" could be anyone who meets any of the following criteria: 1. A person who offers a hazardous material for transportation; 2. A person involved in the transportation of a hazardous material; or 3. A person who labels or marks packages that are being transported. If this describes you, then you need U.S. Department of Transportation HazMat Training and you need to know how 49 CFR 172 applies to you and your business. Cost includes a student book and MANCOMM’s Hazardous Materials Regulation Book. Call 402.483.2511 ext. 108 or visit nesafetycouncil.org to register.

Pickleball

May 9 (W) 6:00 − 8:00 p.m., FREE! Terry Carpenter Center Pickleball is a racket 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 racket 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!

Recognizing Drug Impairment

May 10 (TH) 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Nebraska Safety Council Members: $95 Non-Members: $140 Substance abusers are five times more likely than non-abusers to injure themselves or others in the workplace. Don't let this risk impact your business. Know how to identify these individuals before the damage is done. This class will cover policy, procedure, and regulations under both OSHA and D.O.T., specifically the requirements set out by the D.O.T. (49 CFR 382.603) for a supervisor in recognizing an impaired operator or employee. It will also be beneficial for any and all supervisory or managerial roles, HR staff, and safety professionals. Call 402.483.2511 ext. 108 or visit nesafetycouncil.org to register.

Dog Obedience Fundamentals May 10 – 24(TH) 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., $45

(Limit to first 10 registrations and handlers must be 12 years or older)

Do you have a new dog, maybe a recent adoption from a shelter, or a young puppy? Do you need some basic instruction on behavior, such as; sit, come, lay, and maybe some fun tricks to bond over? We will also go over; jumping up, stealing food, potty area skills, leash skills and focus control. Bring your dog to the first night of class as well as the treats you are currently using with your dog, if any. Also bring your dog’s mat or dog bed. Dogs must be at least 8 weeks old. It is recommended that all dogs be up to date on the shots for their age. If you have specific questions about your dog’s appropriateness for this class, give us a call at 308.635.6700.

Pool Operator's Clinic

May 17 (TH) 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. For more information and to register, visit goo.gl/hqPMGA

Driver's Education

May 30 – 31 & Jun 4 – 8 (M – F) 8:00 – 11:00 a.m., $195 This course is a state approved driver safety course for high school students ages 14 – 17. This course is not state approved for adults 18 years of age and older. Students will complete 20 hours of classroom time and drive two to five hours with a Competency Certified Instructor. Eligible students must obtain a valid learner's permit and be at least 14 years of age by October 15, 2018 to register.

Business & Community Education

ESSENTIAL OILS About the Presenter Christine Prawel has been using herbs for 50 years and started with Essential Oils in recent years. Her goal is to help individuals find what works for them and their family. She is a wellness advocate with DoTerra Essential Oils, and is currently studying with Heart of Herbs Herbal School to be a certified Aromatherapist and Herbalist.

Essential Oils Everyday Uses

Apr 19 (TH), 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., $15 Learn how to use oils in your daily routine. Use them in beauty treatments, for your hair, skin, nails, and your teeth. Have allergies? What oils will help? How about using oils in first-aid situations? In this class you will learn answers to these questions and will be making a few products with the oils. You will learn about oils to help your metabolism and even help in weight loss. If you love going to the gym or working out, you’ll learn about oils that will benefit your daily workout routine.

Essential Oils 101

Apr 5 (TH), 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., $12 What are essential oils? Where do they come from? How do I know if I am getting a quality oil? Learn the answer to these questions and more! You’ll learn a brief history about essential oils and their uses. Learn how they are made and the techniques used to process oil today. Why would this be important? Products we use can either have a positive or negative effect on us. What is a therapeutic oil? My goal is to help you learn how to pick pure oils and know how to use them correctly.

Essential Oils 101 Part II

Apr 12 (TH), 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., $12 In this class you will learn how to use essential oils. The benefits of aromatherapy, topical use and whether they can be used internally. You’ll learn what to look for in an oil, and how to use them safely for adults, children, infants, and even on your pets.

Alliance Campus Apr 5 – Apr 26 Thursdays! 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Essential Oils Everyday Uses Part II

Apr 26 (TH), 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., $12 In this class you will learn how to clean with essential oils and the benefits of using them. Learn how to make your own cleaners and disinfectants. You’ll even learn how to make your own furniture polish with no harmful side effects to your health. Finally, you’ll learn what oils to help with gardening and the great outdoors like pest controls and repellents.

BUSINESS SKILLS SERIES About the Presenter Jamie Weingart is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Finder Coach and Corporate Trainer. Through her business, JNW Consulting, Jamie specializes in helping clients and companies grow and develop more engaged and productive work teams. Before moving to Scottsbluff, Jamie was a Business Consultant for the State of Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. She has been certified in conflict resolution, mediation, agreement writing and ethics through the State of Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution. The scope of her business includes executive coaching, training, speaking, and consulting with companies to address employee engagement and strategic planning initiatives. Jamie lives in Scottsbluff with her husband and their three children. Communication in the Workplace Mar 22, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $60 Effective communication is a critical element of successful supervision and leadership. In this class, we will identify individual and team communication styles, as well as offer strategies and best practices for effectively communicating with employees. We will provide supervisors with tools to have conversations that encourage, empower, and engage employees through effective feedback, performance management, meeting facilitation, and when leading during times of change.

teams. Participants will leave with a clear model for maximizing team performance, including the use of effective team building activities as part of the ongoing effort in developing strong and healthy organizational cultures.

Leading an Engaged Workforce May 9, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $60 Employee engagement is the emotional attachment that workers feel to their

workplace, and is highly impacted by the leadership a supervisor provides to his/her employees. This training will offer a better understanding of employee engagement and how it impacts productivity, turnover, safety, customer service, and team morale. Supervisors will leave with techniques for enhancing employee engagement and buy-in into an organization’s vision and mission.

High Performance Teams and Team Building for Managers

Apr 24, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $60 Managers often set the pace and define the pulse of an organization’s culture. Objectives of this class are to offer insight for managers into the most common and vital qualities of high-performance

About the Presenter Bill Loring has been a full–time Information Technology Instructor at WNCC for eight years. His 20 years of experience as an IT consultant allows him to bring real world experience into the classroom. He completed his Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from Bellevue University in 2016. Training in programming and databases laid a firm foundation for his new hobbies – programming robots, drones, and IoT devices. Presentation Skills

Mar 9, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $60 Many studies have found that public speaking is the number one fear amongst most people, outranking flying, snakes, insects, and even death. Ironically, it is also one of the skills that can make or break a person’s career. Your participants will be provided a strong set of skills that will complement their current presentation skill set. The Presentation Skills workshop will give participants some presentation skills that will make speaking in public less terrifying and more enjoyable. This workshop includes topics that participants can look forward to including: creating a compelling program, using various types of visual aids, and engaging the audience.

Public Speaking

Apr 6, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $60 According to a 1973 survey by the Sunday Times of London, 41 percent of people list public speaking as their biggest fear. Forget small spaces, darkness, and spiders, standing up in front of a crowd and talking is far more terrifying for most people. Through this workshop participants will become more confident and relaxed in front of an audience, which will translate into a successful speaking event. However, mastering this fear and getting comfortable speaking in public can be a great ego booster, not to mention a huge benefit to your career. The Public Speaking workshop will give participants some basic public speaking skills, including in-depth information on developing an engaging program and delivering their presentation with power.

Cybersecurity

May 18, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $60 Every organization is responsible for ensuring cybersecurity. The ability to protect its information systems from impairment or even theft is essential to success. Implementing effective security measures will not only offer liability protection it will also increase efficiency and productivity. With our cybersecurity workshop, participants will discover the fundamentals of cybersecurity as well as the methods that should be implemented to make sure their computer systems are protected.

Send three people to any Business Skills class, and the fourth one is half price!

CERTIFICATION BOOTCAMP The jobs and technology businesses of today About Presenter requirethe understanding of computers, mobile devices, networks, wireless, security, and much more. If you are in the technology business, having your technicians certified means that you can display the CompTIA logos on your publicity materials, giving industry standard credibility to your organization. Each 4-week boot camp will provide hands-on and online learning. Classes are designed for someone with experience with computers. The following materials are provided: • Comprehensive eBook ($100 value) • Six month MeasureUP practice test (A+ $138, Net+ $69 value) • First-time free Certification test (A+ $405, Net+ $294 value)

A+ Certification Boot Camp Mar 22, Apr 5, Apr 19, & May 3 Thursdays! 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., $475

• Training with an experienced, certified instructor • Possible consortium grant to cover a portion of the cost • Tuition assistance is available for low income students

WNCC Scottsbluff Main Campus Room D1

For more information, contact: William A. Loring loringw@wncc.edu 308.635.6163

MEDICAL INTERPRETATION TRAINING

Bridging the Gap for Medical Interpreters

In this 40-hour course, participants will learn: • introduction to the health care system • ethics, communication skills, and critical thinking • how to be culturally appropriate • how and when to act as an advocate for your patients • modes and roles of medical interpretation • basic medical vocabulary • professional development and other resources *This is not a certification course but can be used as a prerequisite for certification as a medical interpreter.

Requirements: Prospective students must pass a language proficiency exam designed to measure your ability in the target language. Cost of exam is not included.

May 21 – 25 (M – F) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. $300 (books included) John N. Harms Center Regional West Medical Center Training Academy in partnership with Western Nebraska Community College.

To register, contact: J. Martin Vargas Language Access Coordinator Regional West Medical Center 308.630.2533

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS ICE ENRICHMENT ACADEMY After School Camps Grades 1 – 8 Monday – Thursday 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. $12 per day Register for one day or all week!

Gooey, Gross and Green Mar 5 – 8, $12 per day

Do you want to make slime or play with mud? In this course, create things that ooze, bounce, and squish! Take part in a number of hands-on gooey, gross, and green fun science and art projects.

Duct Tape Dynasty for Beginners Mar 12 – 15, $12 per day Duct tape solves everything, right? Use it to decorate jars, composition books, pencil pouches, and more. We make entire creations such as wallets, flowers, and bracelets using only duct tape.

All About the Universe Mar 19 – 22, $12 per day

Explore the size and scale of our solar system by mapping out the sun and planets on a very large map—over 1,000 yards in length! Investigate the other planets in our solar system, observe the sun using telescopes, binoculars, and other tools. Captain Kirk would be proud!

Cool Chemistry Apr 9 – 12, $12 per day

Explore chemistry concepts in engaging and fun ways. In this course, students create and explore such things as crystal gardens, kazoos, gobs of goo, lava cups, fizz-inflators, and much more! Chemistry has never been so much fun!

Artistic Math Apr 16 – 19, $12 per day

Generate many creative projects to explore math concepts and build

essential skills through art. Learn about math concepts like geometry, measurement, place value, and much more. This class teaches math in a way most kids have never experienced.

Chef's Delight Apr 23 – 26, $12 per day

This course is sure to be a delightful experience for young chefs. Several educational skills are enhanced as kids share stories, participate in cooking exercises, learn science concepts, and develop good work habits as they work in groups. What better motivator for learning than a good story and fun food?

Duct Tape Dynasty Advanced Apr 30 – May 3, $12 per day

Duct Tape Dynasty goes above and beyond. After students learn the basics in the Duct Tape Dynasty for Beginners, they will apply their skills in the advcanced course. Participants will learn more skills

in creating complex duct tape products. This course is for the patient, determined and creative!

Rocket Science May 7 – 10, $12 per day

To infinity and beyond! This course is all about space! Learn about the planets, solar system, and what it is like to be an astronaut.

Legos, Legos, Legos May 14 – 17, $12 per day

Are you a master Lego builder? Would you like to be? This course encourages you to explore your creativity and skills. Float boats, race cars, construct cities, and build fortresses. This list is endless! Creations are made based on a different theme each day. Enhance your imagination and skills as you unleash your inner Lego builder! All building levels welcomed!

DON’T MISS OUT ON THE FUN! REGISTER YOUR KIDS TODAY!

SUPERSTAR SATURDAYS! 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:00 p.m. | $20 per camp | Grades 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 All About the Arts Mar 3

Learn about the most popular art camps: Just Bead It!, Caution: Wet Paint, and Marvelous Mosaics. Students will take home one of their very own creations!

Calling All Scientists Apr 7

Prepare to explore various science experiments using critical thinking and problem solving skills, all while making a mess and having fun!

Kids in the Kitchen May 5

Create fun and yummy recipes inspired by literature, all while practicing math and reading skills and science concepts. Develop good work habits while working in groups. What better motivator for learning than a good story and fun food?

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Action Performing Arts Academy

Acting lessons for youth & young adults! $40 per month

Whether or not you pursue a career in acting, the observations and discoveries you make will aid your child in their development as an individual by understanding the necessity of physical play in everyday situations. Students will plan and improvise plays based on personal experience, imagination, literature, and history. They will assume roles, explore personal preferences and meanings, and interact in classroom dramatizations. Students will compare, connect, and incorporate many art forms. This course is an introduction to the basic imaginative skills for the beginning actor. We will explore and implement the cooperative process of acting through scene and monologue performance in conjunction with improvisation and theatre games. This course will help the student explore the key elements of character creation and objective-based acting with the express purpose of discovering and evaluating what it means to be human.

April 7 – 28 Saturdays! 4th – 6th grade: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 7th – 9th grade: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. 10th – 12th grade: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Sponsored by the WNCC Theatre Arts Program & the WNCC Action Theatre Club. We’re not what we say, we are what we do.

ADULT EDUCATION

Location & Hours of Operation

The Adult Education program at WNCC aims to provide the tools for a successful future and offers access to quality educational opportunities to support employment, job training, and higher education aspirations. Adult Education and GED classes run continuously in locations throughout the panhandle. English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are offered at the Guadalupe Center in Scottsbluff. Classes and lessons are designed to build a strong foundation of problem-solving, analytical thinking, organizational skills, and strategies for producing greater academic success. By assisting adult learners to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for effective participation in society, citizens will realize their potential, businesses will benefit, and communities will thrive.

Box Butte County

Sheridan County Adult Education

Adult Education

WNCC ALLIANCE CAMPUS 308.635.6770 T, W, TH: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

(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.

Dawes County

Scotts Bluff County Adult Education & GED Classes

GED Classes

(Year-round) WNCC - MAIN BUILDING ROOM G152 308.635.6770 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.

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

Scotts Bluff County, Cont.

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 Orientation & Enrollment M & W: 8:00 a.m. − 12:00 p.m. Call 308.635.6770 for an appointment. 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.

NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CAREER CENTER (ONE STOP) (Year-round) 308.635.6770 M - TH: 1:00 − 3:00 p.m.

ESL English as a Second Language

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.

*Register through your MyGED.com personal account. Testing 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.

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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.

ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD! That’s what you’ll find with our new GOLD CLUB benefits. Even if you are already a WNCC GOLD CLUB member, you will want to complete the new registration because this year with the new GOLD CLUB benefits, you’ll receive a one-time $25.00 voucher that can be used for any non-credit course(s) taken at the Scottsbluff Campus. For more information, visit wncc.edu/bce or call 308.635.6701.

Business & Community Education