November BCE Upcoming Classes by Western Nebraska Community College

Business & Community Education

NOVEMBER 2017 UPCOMING

CLASSES

• Adult Education • After School Clubs • Online Training • Leisure Learning

AND MORE!

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Business & Community Education

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Alliance Adult Education

Bridgeport English Language Acquisition

Chadron Adult Education GED Testing

Kimball Adult Education

Sidney Adult Education

Scottsbluff/Gering Action Performing Arts Academy Adult Education After School Clubs Basic Car Care

Beginning Baking, Cake Mix Cookies Beginning Candy Making Beginning Sign Language Bob Ross Painting CPR Driver's Education Fun With Drones: What You Need to Know to Buy and Fly! Fun With Smartphone & Digital Photography! Fun With Robots! GED Testing Hot Glue Your Holidays Intermediate Excel 2016 Intro to Supervision Intro to Windows 10 Ko Heichi Fitness: Bushidokan Passport Passengers Pharmacy Technician Certification Test Preparation Course

WNCC ONLINE TRAINING

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. • Computer Networking

• Accounting Fundamentals

• Photography

• Health Information Management

• Foreign Languages

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

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

And so much more!

ZUMBA™

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

ed2go.com/wncc

• Web Design

Publisher 2016 QuickBooks™ Basics Remembering World War I: Its Lasting Influences into the 21st Century Safe Babysitting Clinic Skills Free Strengths Finder True Colors West Nebraska Arts Center: The Seven Keys to Unlocking a Great Painting

ALLIANCE 308.763.2002 Adult Education

(Gordon & Alliance)

For More Info, Call 308.635.6769

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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 Adult Education For More Info, Call 308.635.6770

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SIDNEY 308.254.7407

Adult Education

(Sidney, NE)

For More Info, Call 308.635.6769

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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

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. 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 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!

QuickBooks™ Basics

CPR

Nov 6 – Nov 27 (M, W) 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., $115

Nov 1, or Dec 6 (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.

Fun With Robots! Nov 2 (TH) 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. $15 or $25 for two people 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.

Oct 25, Nov 8, Dec 6 or Dec 20 (W) 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., $55 (Gold Card does not apply.)

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.

Intermediate Excel 2016 (Gold Card, $17.50)

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.

ZUMBA™ Nov 6 – Dec 14 (M, T, TH) 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., $45 Scottsbluff Campus, Aerobics Room Forget about the workout! Just lose yourself in the music, and find yourself in shape at the ultimate dance-fitness party.

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

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

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Ko Heichi Fitness: Bushidokan

Nov 1– 29, or Dec 4 – 20 (M, W) 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Single: $30; Family: $45 (up to 4) Before the term “Mixed Martial Arts" (MMA)

UPCOMING CLASSES Publisher 2016

or not; why you like being the center of attention or not. Come and learn to see people in a new light.

Nov 7 – Nov 21 (T, TH) 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $115 (Gold Card, $17.50)

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 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 A recreational drone is the perfect holiday gift 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.

Strengths Finder Nov 16, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., $40 Complete a web‐based assessment and learn your top five strengths. Learn Four Domains of Leadership: Executing, Influencing, Relationship Building, and Strategic Thinking. Understand strengths and how to align talents in the work environment. Learn ideas for an action plan to apply your strengths. To register, call 308.632.2133.

Fun With Smartphone & Digital Photography! Nov 28 & Dec 5 (T) 6:00 − 8:00 p.m., $15 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 at WNCC.

Intro to Windows 10 Dec 5 – 19 (T, TH) 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $115 (Gold card, $17.50, plus book)

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.

True Colors Nov 15 (W), 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $20 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

Passport Passengers Passport Passengers is an opportunity for senior citizens in our community to come together and learn about travel destinations 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 during the first session and a sticker for each session they attend.

Thursdays! Nov 2 – Dec 14 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. John N. Harms Center $12 per session

Nov 2: New York City Nov 9: Florence Nov 16: Prague Nov 30: Barcelona Dec 7: Dubai Dec 14: Amalfi Coast (Italy)

Beginning Sign Language Jan 24 – Feb 28 (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.

Intro to Supervision Jan 25, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., $50 The transition from individual contributor to supervisor is often one of the most challenging and stressful transitions in anyone’s career. This course provides people-managers with insight, tools, and best practices for making a successful and effective transition into a leadership role.

Driver's Education Jan 30 – Mar 1 (T, TH) 6:00 – 8:00 p.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.

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 Course. 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.)

BOB ROSS PAINTING 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.

DECEMBER

Dec 9, Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 19, Apr 19, May 19, or Jun 23 Saturdays! 9:00 a.m. − 4:00 p.m. $60 per class John N. Harms Center

Remembering WWI: Its Lasting Influences Into the 21st Century Nov 6, Monday 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., $12 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.”

The Seven Keys to Unlocking a Great Painting, a 3-Day Workshop Nov 10 – 12 Friday – Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. WNAC members: $375 Non-members: $400 Learn how to use the seven keys from Turn of the Century Masters to transform your paintings into museum quality works of art! Learn how to condition your paint and produce the All Prima approach of painting. Add the skill of creating your own painting panels, dating back to Richard Schmid's proven method of creating texture and movement in making your own painting supports. "The examination of creating your own unique voice" will be explored in squinting, design, value control, edges, paint manipulation, variety and unity, and more. For the studio portion, students should bring photographs or small studies to work from while indoors. This class will focus on transferring what you see in nature or have photographed to your canvas, and still capture the emotion and mood of the subject. Also, learn about the Spirit of Painting, sharpening skills of observation and editing, but at the same time learning that the final product should also speak of ourselves as artists as much as the subject itself.

$100 deposit due Friday, October 20 to reserve a spot. The remaining balance will be due Friday, Novemeber 3.

BASIC CAR CARE Nov 28 & 30 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., $20 John N. Harms Center

When you own a car, you want to know how to take care of it. In this course, we'll change a tire, clean a battery, check a fuse and talk about preventative measures to keep your car running smooth. You will learn how to check lights, belts, filters and fluid levels. Prepare to get your hands dirty!

Business & Community Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification Test Preparation Course

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Test Prep course is a 10-week blended format class designed to help current and future pharmacy technicians pass the Certified Pharmacy Technician exam administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. The class includes weekly 3-hour lectures via ITV to Sidney and Alliance. The class will include an online piece to cover readings, recorded lectures and other learning resources. Additionally, a Saturday “Skills Check” lab will be required.

Prerequisites: Math Proficiency: A college math placement test is required. This test is free. Students can waive this requirement with proof of prior successful completion of college algebra. More information available upon request. Background Check: All students that are not currently employed as pharmacy technicians must pass a background check. The background check can be completed online.

Jan 17 – Mar 28 (W) 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. $350, plus book John N. Harms Center

For more information contact Doug Mader 308.630.6556 maderd@wncc.edu Business & Community

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS ICE ENRICHMENT ACADEMY After School Clubs 4-Day Sessions (Each club is Monday – Thursday) 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Grades K – 6th $40 per week

Just Bead it Nov 6 – 9

Beads, safety pins, leather, and washers! Does that sound intriguing? These are just a few of the materials you’ll explore and create within this course. Create bracelets, rings, and necklaces for all occasions. Embellish items such as picture frames and beads.

Chef’s Delight Nov 13 – 16

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

Space Camp Nov 27 – 30

To infinity and beyond! This course is all about space! Learn about the entire universe: the solar system, planets, the sun, moons, stars, and constellations. Create a variety of representations of the solar system.

Cupcake Boss Dec 4 – 7

Cupcakes are simply irresistible single servings of delicious cakes and frosting dressed up in perfect little packages. In this course, student chefs participate in a number “challenges” to see who is the “boss” of each challenge. Some of the challenges are individual challenges and some are group challenges. A holiday flare will be added to this course.

Connect with K’NEX Dec 11 – 14

K’NEX: where creativity clicks. In this course, students use K’NEX pieces to create a multitude of projects. Create catapults and then participate in the great catapult challenge to see how far you can catapult marshmallows. Create other projects such as carnival rides, vehicles, and bridges.

No school? No worries! Join in on the fun at one of these exciting day classes! Fun With Food: Holi-Day and Any Day Treats Nov 22 (W), 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. $7, Ages 8 and older All materials are provided

Learn how to use different foods to make edible goodies to complement your holiday meals, or maybe just make some fun snacks; things like bunnies in cars, hot dog hearts and spider chip cookies! Make treats to take home! There will also be more finished foods to see and pictures and websites to reference.

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

Hot Glue Your Holidays 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 have a 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) Nov 7 & 8 (T, W) 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., $17 6:30N.–Harms 8:00 Center p.m. John $17, Harms Center REGISTER TODAY! | 308.635.6700 | wncc.edu/bce

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Beginning Baking, Cake Mix Cookies

Nov 18, Saturday 9:00 – 11:30 a.m., $5 Ages 8 and older Terry Carpenter Center Registration deadline is November 15!

Cookies, cookies, cookies! Come join the fun! Learn the first steps in baking and make cookies from a cake mix. We will cover reading a recipe, measuring, using a mixer, safety, cleanliness in the kitchen and much more. You will go home with a plate of cookies but don’t be surprised if they don’t last long. Space is limited so register today.

Sponsored by WNCC & the Terry Carpenter Center. Register Today! | 308.635.6700 | wncc.edu/bce

Beginning Candy Making

Dec 2, Saturday 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:00 p.m., $12 All ages John N. Harms Center

Instead of melting chocolate chips, we will use candy melts of different colors to decorate a variety of shaped pretzels, cookies, and strawberries. Lots of ideas and recipes will be shared for making candies at home and you will take home a plate of treats. Ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration deadline is November 29!

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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 aide 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.

February 3 – 24 March 3 – 24 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 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.

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Sheridan County Adult Education

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.

(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.

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Scotts Bluff County Adult Education & GED Classes

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.

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 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.

Scotts Bluff County, Cont. 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.

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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.

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.

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