Workforce Development

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.

This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.

Would you like to learn to defend yourself from physical attack? This class will teach you some principles from Thailand’s national sport, Muay Thai, the art of 8 limbs. You will learn basic striking fundamentals and techniques. This practice has been known to boost confidence in and out of the ring, build friendships, and is a fun way to improve your cardio and balance while strengthening your body and mind.

Students will learn the basic concepts, skills and techniques of cake decorating. Emphasis is place on icing, fondants borders, design and flowers using piping techniques

Would you like to learn how to speak Spanish? Why not learn the fundamentals of the language from a native Spanish speaker? This Spanish language course was created for beginners and follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. You will learn basic grammar including present tense (regular, irregular, reflexive and stem-changing verbs), past tense (Pretérito Indefinitdo) and the difference between saber and conocer. Practice may help you to comfortably: .Introduce yourself .Describe your job and your work place .Talk about likes and dislikes .Describe your house and your neighborhood .Talk about the weather, the time and the seasons .Talk about your daily routine .Express frequency with words and phrases such as siempre, nunca a veces, etc. .Talk about habits and activities .Express opinions, agreement and disagreement .Use prepositions such as de, desde, hasta, a, por, en .Use quantifiers such as muchos, pocos, bastantes, algunos, ningunos Videos, audio recordings and group activities will be used to reinforce acquired knowledge and oral expression. You will find this class to be a friendly and stimulating learning environment that may boost your confidence immensely and motivate you to learn more about speaking the Spanish language.

Whether you have painted in other media, or never lifted a brush, Jan Hoppe will introduce you to the basics of painting with oil paints. During the 6 week course, students will learn to start an oil painting, mix oil paints for colors and effects, and to use brushes of various sizes and shapes. Students will be encouraged to experiment and develop their own approach to subject matter. Students are asked to bring a photo to work from so that they can continue working between classes (suggested subjects are flowers, landscapes, still life displays). Odorless solvents will be used. Materials to bring to class, purchased locally or online: - Student grade oil paints* - examples: Winsor & Newton’s "Winton" or Grumbacher’s "Academy" 37 ml tube size - Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow Light Hue, Cadmium Red Medium Hue, Chromium Oxide Green or Permanent Green Light, Cerulean Blue or Cobalt Blue Hue, Burnt Umber or Raw Umber (Brown). You may purchase a set that may not include exactly these paints, nO water soluble paints. - Brushes of various sizes and shapes: Long handles, white bristles (slightly stiff). Brushes for acrylic paints will work. Suggested sizes are 1/2" wide, 3/8" wide, 1/4" wide. Flat or Bright (squared), Filberts (rounded). - Painting palette-paper type or wood. - At least 1 stretched canvas, or canvas covered panel, 9" x 12" or 11" x 14" or 12" x 16". - Odorless solvent such as Turpenoid or Gamsol, at least 16 oz. - 2 clear glass jars with screw-on lids, recycled is fine. - Roll of paper towels. - Reference photo (flowers, landscape, still life).

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.

Gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed to begin a career as a Process Technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. A process technician operates, monitors, and controls the production process; receives, transports, and stores materials; collects and analyzes materials used in production; inspects and maintains the production equipment and control systems; keeps critical records on the process and product; and maintains company safety, health, and environmental standards. This course will also cover all aspects of the job search process, resume preparation, and interviewing practice. Lecture and assignments will be in-person and labs will be hands-on one night per week. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent. The National Career Readiness Certificate completion is encouraged. 136 hours.

This course is designed to instruct the layperson or professional responder in the basics of First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), with a focus on cardiac, breathing, and other life-threatening medical emergencies as well as awareness the hazards of blood borne pathogens. Upon successful completion, the student may qualify to receive certification through a certifying agency.

This course is designed to instruct the layperson or professional responder in the basics of First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), with a focus on cardiac, breathing, and other life-threatening medical emergencies as well as awareness the hazards of blood borne pathogens. Upon successful completion, the student may qualify to receive certification through a certifying agency.