enrich - Helena College

ENRICH
YOUR
Personal &
Professional
LIFE
NEW classes in this catalog...
Beginning Stained Glass
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Knitting II– Baby Cardigan p 5
Saddle Fitting & Equine Backs p 7
Several NEW Writing & History p 8-9
Enjoying Wine – France p 10
Three new Culinary classes p 10
Where Are All the Aliens?
Continuing Education
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Fall 2016
September – December
Call to register 406.447.6945
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Employee Training – Customized options for your Business
Employees that are
well equipped bring a
strong commitment to
their job, have higher
rates of productivity and
a better understanding
of their impact on an
organization.
Whether your company is new, growing, or retraining incumbent
workers, our instructors are ready to meet your company's
specific training needs.
Each business' needs and challenges are unique. We will work
closely with your organization to assess your needs, then design
and deliver programs how, when, and where you need them.
Programs can be offered in a variety of
ways: on-site or on campus, as single
workshops or periodic training sessions,
days or evenings, even weekends.
Customized Business Training for
business, industry, government, and
nonprofits:
• Customer service
• Business Grammar Skills
• Computer skills
• Employee soft skills
• Technical writing
• Specific software training
• Welding & metal fabrication
• Professional Development
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Certified Snap-On Tool Instructors
• Training customized to your specific needs
• Supervisory Development
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Talk to us about customizing a training program for your business.
Customized training services are as
diverse as the companies we serve.
We provide a customer-focused process
with the end result of a qualified,
motivated and productive workforce that
will ensure both the initial and continued
success of your organization. We work with
you to identify your specific training needs.
Our strategy includes the following steps:
• ASSESS – Analyze the needs of the
training audience.
• DESIGN – Ensure the training matches
the identified need.
• DEVELOP – Create learning events and
materials that engage the learner and help
them become active in their own learning
process.
• DELIVER – Provide engaging training
where the learner practices the new skills in
a controlled environment.
• RESULTS – Evaluate the training, to
ensure it measures what it was designed to
do.
Design and development of a customized
training program will be a collaborative
process to provide instruction tailored to
meet the company's needs.
We can start designing your program today. Contact Mary Lannert – 447-6944 [email protected]
Message from the Director
We believe knowledge is a key element of life and that
learning doesn’t stop with your degree or when you
graduate from high school. Continuing Education is
dedicated to meeting your needs and to helping you
achieve your goals; personally, professionally and
academically.
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We offer a wide variety of classes and programs, both
online and face to face, designed with you in mind. We
invite you to explore the possibilities through Helena
College Continuing Education.
Mary Lannert, Program Director
Program News
Contents
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Helena Adult Basic Education housed within Fine Arts, Photography & Music
Beginning Digital Photography, Ukulele, Helena College
Helena Adult Basic Education is offered free to all
Helena community members via the Helena School
District in partnership with Helena College. Helena
Adult Basic Education focuses on preparing students
for employment and or college readiness. Services
for clients enrolled in Adult Basic Education include:
creating a career or college pathway plan, preparing
for higher education including trade programs
and certifications at 2 year or 4 year institutions, as
well as increasing soft and hard skills required for
employment, building literacy and math proficiency,
and preparation for the HISET (High School
Equivalency Test previously known as the GED).
Clients may take the HISET without accessing other
services offered through the Adult Learning Center.
Helena Adult Basic Education partners with multiple
community agencies
to assist in providing
wrap-around services.
Painting, Pastels, Zentangle
Yarn & Thread
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Knitting, Sewing, Yarn Spinning
Study Abroad 2017
Computer Courses
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eBay, Facebook, MS Office & Excel Bundles Fix It & Build It
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Woodworking, Welding, Knifebuilding
Outdoors & Fitness
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Fly Tying, Zumba, Saddle Fitting
Languages, Writing & History
Writing, Genealogy, Spanish, Russian,
History of Advertising, WWI, Prohibition
Retirement & Personal Finance
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Social Security, Medicare, Retirement,
Investing for Women
Food & Wine
Special Interest
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Extraterrestrial Studies, Self-Improvement
Entrepreneurship11
Startup, Marketing, Profit Mastery,
Business Analysis
Online Career Programs
Healthcare Careers
This catalog is printed on paper that is FSC certified 30%
post-consumer waste. Being green is important to us. If you
would like to be removed from our mailing list, please let us know!
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CMA, Phlebotomy, CPR
Educators’ Professional Development 13
Instructors, FAQs & Become an Instructor 14
Registration Info - inside back cover 15
Call to register 406.447.6945
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Fine Arts, Photography, & Music
Beginning Digital
Photography
Are you using your
digital camera to its
full potential? If you
are new to digital
photography or
looking to improve
your skills, don’t rely
on the AUTO setting — get the most
out of your photographs. From
understanding camera operation
to professional composition and
lighting techniques, take your
photos further!
You’ll get the most from this class
if your digital camera is capable
of shooting in FULLY MANUAL
mode. Point-and-shoot cameras are
NOT recommended. Chris McGowan. 8 hrs. Wed, Sept 7 28 OR Oct 12 - Nov 2; 6:30-8:30pm.
$99/$89.10 seniors 65+
Intro to Oil Painting
Painting with oils is fun
and easy. You’ll learn how
to lay out your palette, mix
colors, which brushes to use
when, how to compose a
painting using small sketches,
and many other secrets of
successful painting. Learn how
to make that apple look round
and juicy! Working from still
life, you’ll proceed in easy
steps to completed paintings.
Carolyn Caldwell. 18 hrs. Thurs, Sept
8 - Oct 13; 6-9pm. $111/$99.90 seniors
65 and over + materials. Painting (at
left) by instructor Carolyn Caldwell.
NEW! Beginning
Stained Glass
The beauty of stained
glass makes many
think it would be
extremely difficult
to learn, but with
the basic techniques
you will learn in this
class, you can be well
on your way! Gain
knowledge in copper foiling and
leading to complete a medium-sized
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window hanging. Make art to hang
in your home, or to give as gifts.
Dianne Sgambelluri. 15 hrs. Mon, Sept
19 - Oct 24; 6-8:30pm. $105/$94.50
seniors 65+ (plus approx. $150 worth of
materials – list online or in our office.)
Basic
Watercolor
Painting
Whether
you’ve never
painted with
watercolor
before, or you
have limited experience and want
to further your skills, get ready to
expand your painting horizons. We
will learn about materials, cover
some basics of color mixing, pick
up some tricks and techniques,
and walk away with some great
paintings too.
Victoria Curtiss. 12 hrs. Mon, Sept 26 Oct 24; 6-8:30pm. $69/$62.10 sr 65+
Materials: come with what you have – basics
are okay, hard pan paint and/or wet tube paint;
various size brushes; pencil; watercolor paper.
Don’t go all out on supplies. We will talk about
the pros and cons so you can make an informed
decision that best works for you and your budget.
Ukulele for First Timers
Have you always wanted to learn
this instument, but thought you
were too old to learn? This course
will provide you with the tools,
knowledge and skills to get you
started on the right path. Join up
with other like-minded folks to
make fun, easy, ear-pleasing music.
Greg Noose. 10 hrs. Tues, Oct 4 - Nov
15 (no class Nov 8); 5:45-7:30pm. $79
Plan to spend approx. $45 for a uke and $15
for a tuner.
Painting
with
Pastels
All skill
levels are
welcome!
Pastel is a
wonderful
medium
that is very
forgiving.
Explore different techniques of
applying the pastel as well as
the effects of different papers.
Working with still life, you will
learn step-by-step how to construct
a strong painting that is filled with
light and color.
Carolyn Caldwell. 18 hrs. Tues,
Oct 25 - Dec 6 (no class Nov 8);
6-9pm. $160/$144 seniors 65+
includes non-refundable fee for
professional-grade materials.
Intro to Zentangle®
Explore the magic of a structured
drawing process that will bring
out your creativity and prove that
you, too, area capable of creating
beautiful images. What is Zentangle
and how is it different from
doodling? You will experience the
calming potential of the process,
learn from a certified instructor, and
discover your artistic voice.
Vaughn Kauffman. 8 hrs. Mon, Nov 7
- 28; 6-8pm. $85/$76.50 seniors 65 and
over + $10 to instructor for materials.
Yarn & Thread
the sweater to, you will learn all
the skills and complete the project
quickly to give you a great sense of
accomplishment!
Knitting Boot Camp
Have you always wanted to learn
this timeless craft? Start here with
a simple beanie! Cast on, knit and
purl, determine your gauge, knit in
the round, decrease, and bind off
all while completing a hat. You will
also learn how to recognize and fix
mistakes.
Cathy Buchanan. 6 hrs. Thurs, Sept 8
- 22; 6-8pm. $45/$4050 sr 65 and over +
materials (list online or in our office)
Knitting II– Springtime
Baby Cardigan
Take the skills you learned in Boot
Camp (cast-on, knit, pearl) and
build on them to
learn increases,
knitting two
sleeves at a
time, making
buttonholes, and
seaming. Even if
you don’t have a
little one to gift
Cathy Buchanan. 6 hrs. Wed, Oct 12 26; 6-8pm. $45/$40.50 sr 65 and over +
materials (list online or in the office)
Learn to Sew
Bring your sewing machine and
learn from the expert from The
Sewing Palace – how to clean,
maintain, and USE your
machine, no matter the make
or model. If you haven't yet
purchased a machine, there are
a limited number available to
borrow.
Create a simple zippered
pouch, a decorative pillow, and
a simple shopping tote. All the
materials, thread, and fabric
for the projects will be in a kit
purchased from the instructor.
Beginning Yarn
Spinning
Discover the fun of
spinning yarn for
yourself! Learn the fibers
and tools, the purpose of
combs and carders, and
study the mechanics of
the wheel. Learn how
to use a drafting zone,
how to apply the correct tension,
and how to ply your singles. You
may use one of
the instructor’s
wheels, or bring
your own.
Trudy Moffett.
4 hrs. Tues, Sept
27 - Oct 4 OR Oct
11 - 18; 6-8pm.
$72/$64.80 seniors +
$30 for materials.
Jenny
Yannone. 8
hrs. Wed, Sept
28 - Oct 19;
6:30-8:30pm.
$69/$62.10
seniors + $24
for kit.
Online Test Preparation
SAT/ACT Prep Courses –
anxiety relief, scoring, and general
standardized test-taking. Weekly
Part 1 (Verbal) & Part 2 (Math) assignments encourage you to work
with your fellow classmates and
Making the decision to attend
your instructor to maximize your
college is probably one of the most
important decisions you'll ever make, performance on all aspects of the
math questions of the
and your performance
Attention
parents
of
high
school
ACT and SAT. These
on college entrance
Sophomores
and
Juniors!
courses will prepare
exams is instrumental
you to excel in the
in determining your college choice.
undergraduate college entrance
Universities and colleges throughout
exams and provide you with the
the U.S. require applicants to take
means to achieve your best potential
the SAT or ACT as part of their
score!
evaluation package. These courses
will prepare you for both tests.
In addition to preparing you for
specific question types on both
exams, this course will give you
pointers on time management,
Online. Individual courses are approx.
24 hrs of self-paced learning (log on at
any time.) Courses are $104 if taken
individually, $174 if bundled (register
for both together and save $34.)
Call to register 406.447.6945
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Study Abroad 2017 – Ireland & Scotland
Experience incredible art, historic
monuments and some of the world's
top museums. Visit Edinburgh
Castle, the Scottish Parliament, the
Lighthouse in Glasgow, Stirling
Castle and the Highlands. Continue
through
"Helena College study abroad
Ireland as
courses offer the very best education we discover
the Georgian
in harmony with pure delight!"
– Linda McCray Architecture,
Trinity College
and the Book
of Kells in Dublin, King John’s
Castle, the Beehive Huts and the
Rock of Cashel and
more.
Traveling with Helena
College is a unique
and extraordinary
educational experience
for both the credit
and the non-credit
student. Our trips are
carefully planned and
are instructor-led, offering students
an opportunity to explore, engage,
listen, and learn about different
cultures while challenging your
perspective.
Travel May
17 - 31. Attend
the information
session on Tuesday,
September
13; 6-7:30pm.
Registration begins
Wed, Sept. 14 and
a $450 deposit is
required to hold
your spot. Pricing information available
August 15. Call Mary for additional
details – 447-6944.
* Itineraries and prices subject to change based
on travel restrictions/arrangements.
Computer Classes
Introduction to Facebook
Are your family and friends on
Facebook, but you don’t know
where to start? Learn from a
certified expert in social media!
Create and update your profile,
communicate and share
with your friends and
family, post pictures,
videos and interact with
your favorite brands
and companies.
Tara Jones. 4 hrs. Tues,
Sept 13 & 20 OR Mon/
Thurs, Oct 10 & 13;
5:45-7:45pm. $22/$19.80
sr 65+
Buying & Selling
on eBay
Most people think of
eBay as an online auction house,
the world’s biggest garage sale,
yet many don’t know how to get
in on the action. You don’t have to
miss out any longer! Learn from
an expert who has been an active
member for sixteen years. You’ll
learn how to create an account, how
to bid on and pay for items, and
the details on how to sell your own
items.
Josh Bennett. 4 hrs. Thurs, Sept 15
& 22 OR Wed, Oct 12 & 19; 6-8pm.
$29/$26.10 seniors 65+
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NEW! Microsoft Excel
2016 Series
Each course within the Excel Series
will build upon the last, giving you
expert knowledge in navigating and
using the software.
Bundle includes:
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016
Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2016
Advanced Microsoft Excel 2016
Maximize your investment in
Microsoft Excel 2016 by mastering
advanced features that most users
don't even know exist. In the final
course within this series, you'll
discover how to use scenarios and
data tables to quickly perform
multiple what-if data analysis. You'll
discover a variety of advanced
techniques for PivotTables, and see
how to work with the additional
analysis tools provided by Excel
add-ins. You'll master the art of
conditional formatting to highlight
duplicate entries, become adept
at importing external data using
Excel’s built-in Power Query tool,
learn how use Excel's consolidation
function to efficiently summarize
data from multiple sources, and so
much more.
Online. Individual courses are approx.
24 hrs of online learning, self-paced.
Register before October 12 for the
3-course series for the special price
of $299. Courses are $119 if taken
separately, and bundle price returns to
$324 in November.
Save over $50 when you enroll before October 12!
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ONLINE LEARNING
Microsoft Office 2016 Value Suite
Whether you’re needing or wanting to learn Microsoft’s newest Office
release, we have the online courses you need. And, you’ll receive
discounted pricing when you purchase these 3 titles together!
ONLINE COURSES INCLUDE:
Introduction
to Microsoft
Word 2016
Introduction
to Microsoft
Excel 2016
$299
for three
Introduction
to Microsoft
PowerPoint 2016
Fix It or Build It
Knifebuilding I
Craft a usable, unique, custom tool
in five weeks. A master custom
knifemaker will expose you to all
the right machines and methods
needed to create a custom knife with
a high carbon tool steel blade and
a handle made from your choice of
hardwoods. Plan to provide safety
glasses, a dust mask, and wear
nonflammable cotton clothing (long
sleeves, pants, and closed shoes.)
Optional equipment: ear plugs,
leather gloves, and shop apron.
Willard Patrick. 30 hrs.
Tues/Thurs, Sept 6 - Oct
6; 6-9pm. $199
Basic
Woodworking –
Cabinetry
Have you always
wanted to learn how
to create beautiful,
functional wooden
projects with your own
Introduction
to Fly Tying
The abundance
of flies at shops
might leave you
asking, “Why
bother tying my
own?” There are
many answers, but one of the most
important is the satisfaction you’ll
feel when you catch a fish with your
own creation.
If you are new to fly tying, this is
the place to begin. Learn the basic
techniques for nymphs, streamers,
and wet and dry flies – what
works in our area, proper sizes and
proportions.
Steve Lane. 10 hrs. Thurs, Oct 20 Nov 17; 7-9pm. $85 + some materials
(hackle, thread, etc. provided, vice may
be borrowed.)
hands from a master craftsman?
Woodworking can be either an
extremely rewarding hobby or a
possible profession. Learn the joy,
patience, and basic principles and
practices that will allow you to
proudly complete a small cabinet of
your own.
Matt Schmidt. 40 hrs. Tues/Thurs, Sept
20 - Nov 15; 6-8:30pm. $239 + approx.
$85 materials
Most expendable materials are
provided (metals, gas, welding tips,
etc.) You'll need your own personal
protective equipment. You'll also
need to provide either scrap or
new materials for producing a final
project in the class.
Cindy Galbavy. 30 hrs. Tues/Wed,
Oct 11 - Nov 9; 6-9pm. $199 + some
materials.
Fundamentals of Welding
Learn how to repair and connect
metal around your
farm, yard, or business
- whether for practical
application or for
artistic use. Learn the
essentials of safety, rod
identification, electrical
theory, oxyacetylene
cutting, and plasma
cutting. Use various shop
machinery in a controlled
environment in order to
gain confidence in your
skills.
Outdoors & Fitness
Zumba!®
Zumba® is the fitness
craze based in Latin
and international
rhythms. You’ve
wanted to try it out but
don’t want to commit
long-term – or pay for
other club amenities
you may not use. Think it will be
too hard, or too easy? The intensity
can be modified from basic to
advanced, making it great for all
ages and fitness levels. Jennifer
makes it a dance party — you’ll
have fun while working out, so
you’ll keep coming back for more!
Jennifer Pankratz. 12 hrs. Tues/Thurs,
Oct 4 - Nov 17 (no class Oct 13 or
Nov 8);
5:30-6:30pm.
$55/$50
seniors 65+
NEW! Saddle Fitting &
Equine Backs
If you enjoy horseback riding
– at any level or speed – this
in-depth course will greatly
enrich your experience.
Learn how saddle fitting
effects animal movement
and comfort. Troubleshoot
your tack problems, and
learn how to identify, select,
and care for the right saddle
for you and your horse. Your
instructor has 30+ years of
experience in equine care,
training, and competition.
She also is a saddle maker
and equine massage
therapist.
Shawnah Carman. 15 hrs.
Thurs, Sept 29 - Oct 27; 6-9pm.
$99/$89.10 sr 65+
Call to register 406.447.6945
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Languages, Writing & History
NEW! Playwrights Boot Camp Beginning
If you are a playwright (beginning
Russian
or experienced) or a wordsmith of
another writing genre, this exciting
new program is for you! We’ll cover
the basics of writing play scripts
and also develop short plays to be
presented as public readings in the
final session. You will hone your
skills in creating dynamic dialogue,
dramatic action, and unique
characterization by incorporating
methods of writing through
improvisation, exploring the nature
of conflict, and understanding
human relationships. Stimulate
your writer’s imagination and have
fun in the process!
Pamela Mencher. 30 hrs. Wed, Sept
7 - Nov 2; 6:30-9pm. $199 (2 college
credits available for additional fee,
inquire if interested).
NEW! How the “Mad Men”
Helped Shape American
Culture
You will use vintage magazines and
newspapers as your text book when
you study the evolution of print
advertising from the 1920s - 60s.
Learn their secret techniques and
study the subtle art of persuasion
through copy and pictures. You
will have a chance to analyze
and critique many ads, with the
goal toward designing your own.
History told through advertising is
eye opening!
Terri Atwood. 8 hrs. Wed, Sept 7 - 28;
6-8pm. $45/$40.50 sr 65+
Intermediate Spanish
Build on your previous
knowledge of Spanish —
improve your speaking,
reading, and general
understanding. We will use
stories, games, music, and
read a novel in Spanish.
You’ll also be provided with
resources for ongoing study once
class is finished.
Nancy Wells. 15 hrs. Mon/Wed, Sept
12 - Oct 12; 5:45-7:15pm. $85/$76.50
seniors 65+ – includes reader.
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You’ll be exposed
to a variety of tools
that will assist
you in enjoying
classroom
learning as well
as independent
study. Starting
with the basics
of the language,
including the
Cyrillic/Russian
alphabet (reading
& writing) and
grammar, you’ll also focus on
listening comprehension, basic
conversational practice, and cultural
appreciation.
Chad Parker. 15 hrs. Tues, Sept 13 Oct 18 ; 6-8pm (plus one Saturday
session TBD.) $88/$79.20 seniors 65+
NEW! Write
Your Story!
Do you have a
book in your
heart, waiting
to be written?
This course
will help you
get started,
give you confidence, and dispel
all the common misconceptions
about book writing. Learn the
basics: selecting your genre, finding
the appropriate voice for your
audience, editing, and publishing
options. Explore your own style
by learning about tone, voice, and
point of view. By the end of this
class, you will have drafted several
chapters.
Mindy Wilke. 12 hrs. Tues, Sept 20 Oct 25; 5:45-7:45pm. $95/$85.50 sr 65+
Genealogy
Discover your place
in history! Learn to
use available online
resources to see what is
already known about
your ancestors, add new details,
share your family’s story, or maybe
find long-lost cousins. Class will be
flexible to assist individuals with
all levels of knowledge and ability
from beginner to advanced. To get
started, bring whatever information
you have about your family history,
stories, pictures, family
trees, etc.
In addition to the more
structured Thursday
class, you may attend
the optional Saturday
lab with individual
assistance. Instructors/
Lab Assistants are
volunteers from The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints.
8 hrs. Sept 22, Oct 20, Nov 17 & Dec
1; 6-8pm. $7.50 incl. thumb drive
for storing digital information you
discover. Saturday labs: Sept 22, Oct
22, Nov 19 & Dec 3; 9am-noon.
If you took Genealogy last semester, you're
still welcome to the Saturday labs!
Retirement & Personal Finance
NEW! WWI
– The
Forgotten
War
There are
no more
World War I
veterans alive today, and few text
books cover this war in any depth,
but its impact is still felt today,
especially in the middle east. Learn
about gas warfare, trench warfare,
and advances in weaponry. Hear
recordings of real doughboys, see
cultural pieces such as Gary Cooper
in his first movie roll – the very first
Academy Award winning film.
Find out why we celebrate the end
of this war every November 11th.
Terri Atwood. 8 hrs. Thurs, Oct 6 - 27;
6-8pm. $45/$40.50 sr 65+
NEW! Prohibition & Murder
in Helena
in the
1920’s
The 18th
Amendment
ushered in
Prohibition:
when
alcohol was
prohibited
from
being sold,
manufactured, and transported. It
was not illegal, however, to drink it.
Demand still existed, which meant
that organized crime and murder
became a national epidemic.
Prohibition was difficult to enforce,
especially in Helena. Learn about
the red light district on South Main
and about the murder of a “lady of
the evening” in 1929. Her unsolved
murder has been a cold case all
these years. In this class, we will
try to solve it. If you like murder
mysteries, you’re in for a treat!
Terri Atwood. 8 hrs. Wed, Oct26 Nov16; 6-8pm. $45/$40.50 seniors 65+
Savvy Social Security for Boomers Medicare –
You’ve been told for years that the
system is “going broke.” But now
that it’s almost your turn to collect,
is that really true? Before you can
retire, you’ve got to know how you
are going to support yourself. How
much can you expect to receive?
How is it possible to maximize
benefits? You can set your self up
to get the most you’re entitled to
simply by knowing the rules and
making smart decisions.
Keith Duncan. 2 hrs. Tues, Sept 13;
6:30-8pm. $950 (spouse attends free.)
What You
Need to
Know
So many people approaching
Medicare age – and even those on
it – are confused by the terminology
and rules. Our goal will be to
offer proper information and
understanding. We will provide a
comprehensive coverage of Medicare,
the parts of Medicare (A, B, C, D),
the variety of plans, the enrollment
process, and what to look for (and
look out for) as you join Medicare.
Ronald Iverson. 5 hrs. Wed, Sept 21
& 28 OR Oct 12 & 19; 6-8:30pm. $22
incl. book (spouse attends free.)
Women & Investing
Early investing years & new to
little experience – ages 18 -50
How can looking at your budget
change your financial future? Take
an evening examining your budget
and discover areas you may be able
to improve. Look at your current
spending, where you want to be,
and find out how you could get
there.
Walk through the basic knowledge
of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
Discusses the rule of 72, differences
between ROTH and traditional
IRAs, traditional retirement plans,
and ways to save more.
Jayme Klehfoth, FA. 3 hrs. Mon, Sept
19 & 26; 6-7:30pm. $19
New to little experience – ages 50+
Walk through the basic
knowledge of stocks, bonds,
and mutual funds. Discusses
the rule of 72, differences
between ROTH and
traditional IRAs, ways to make
retirement money last, ways
to gift money to children,
grandchildren, and charity.
Retirement
Planning
Today
You went to
school to prepare
for your career,
now it’s time to
prepare for your
retirement. Learn
about the many
ways to save for
retirement —
advantages and
disadvantages of
each.
Save money on
taxes, manage
investment
risks, and protect your assets from
long-term care expenses. Above
all, assess your financial situation
and develop a plan to achieve your
goals.
Keith Duncan. 6 hrs. Thurs, Sept 29
& Oct 6 OR
Tues, Oct 4 & 11;
6:30-9:30pm. $49
includes one book
(spouse attends
free.)
Jayme Klehfoth, FA. 3 hrs. Tues,
Oct 25 & Nov 1; 6-7:30pm. $19
Call to register 406.447.6945
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Food & Wine
NEW! Enjoying Wine
– A Trip to France
Laura Fix, from Island
Liquor and Wine, took
a trip of a lifetime to all
the major wine regions
in France last January,
and she is ready to share
that experience with
you! Taste the wines she
tasted, talk about the
people who produce
them, and the soils and
other conditions they
work with. You will also enjoy
delicious snacks!
Laura Fix. 12 hrs. Tues, Sept 13 - Oct 18;
6-8pm. $79. First hour of class is at the
College, second hour is at Island Wine.
NEW! Whole Food
Cooking
Explore the simplicity
and art of eating well
using grains, beans, nuts,
seeds, spices, vegetables
and local grass-fed meats.
Starting with how to
stock your whole foods
pantry to understanding
Special Interest
Where Are All
the Aliens?
Is there intelligent
life on other
planets? Have
we been visited
by aliens here on
earth? What are
the explanations
for the saucers
in the sky? With recent Kepler
discoveries of 2329 confirmed
exoplanets, “Fermi’s Paradox” (ETs
should be here, so where are they?)
is a question more relevant today
than ever. In 2016 an ever-growing
body of eyewitness, radar,
photographic, FOIA documents,
and video evidence suggests the
answer to Fermi’s question may be
“they’re here.”
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basic cooking methods for feeding
our families foods that are beautiful,
nourishing and delicious. Coconut
Curry Chicken Soup, Savory Indian
Chickpea Crepes, Spicy Refried
Bean Tacos, Tuscan White Bean,
Kale and Garlic Soup.
Joan Leik. 3 hrs.
Tues, Sept 27; 6-9pm.
$37/$33.30 sr 65+ incl.
food
mix and match with many simple,
seasonal fillings.
Joan Leik. 3 hrs. Tues, Nov 1; 6-9pm.
$37/$33.30 seniors 65+ includes food
NEW! Holiday Breakfast
Breads
Using alternative flours,
fresh ingredients and
healthy fats – muffins,
quickbreads, coffeecakes
and breakfast puddings
will add a new dimension
to your holiday baking.
Plum Millet Muffins,
Cherry Coconut Granola,
and Pumpkin Bread
with Roasted Walnut
Cinnamon Swirl are
a sampling of the
recipes we will
explore.
NEW! Holiday
Gluten Free &
Vegan Desserts
Rethink your holiday
baking with foods
that will delight your
guests with beauty,
flavor and nutrition.
Pumpkin Tart with
Cashew Ginger Crust,
Joan Leik. 3 hrs.
Cranberry Almond
Tues, Nov 8; 6-9pm.
Tart, Chocolate Pots
$37/$33.30 seniors 65+
De Crème, Almond
includes food
Butter Brownies and
Cinnamon Caramel
Popcorn. Class will
All classes have limited seats, but some fill faster than
explore gluten-free
others. Although we do our best to answer all phone
crusts that you can
messages in order, during busy periods, we recommend
online registration – especially for Food & Wine courses.
Those who should know (the US
Government) continue to deny any
knowledge of this. This unremitting
(but not unresolvable) controversy
remains in stalemate. We will
review some of the best evidence
supporting “the ET hypothesis”
and learn about projects on the near
horizon with the potential to help
resolve this vexing conundrum.
Science to the rescue!
Richard O’Connor, MD. 10 hrs. Thurs,
Sept 29 - Oct 20; 6-8:30pm. $55/$49.50
seniors 65+
Listen to Your Heart, Success Will Follow
Learn to enjoy the rewards that
come from doing what really
makes you happy! With a complete
understanding of your own interests,
values, needs and abilities, you'll
learn how you can use work to
express yourself and share your
interests and talents. Greater depth of
meaning will be added to everything
you do. This program is skillfully
crafted to weave experiential learning
with the conceptual presentation,
giving you time to experience,
understand, and implement each
new strategy as it is introduced.
Online. Cynthia Christianson, M.A.,
has 25 years experience designing
and teaching programs related to
self-improvement. Begins Sept 14 or Oct
12. $104 – visit ed2go.com/umhelena
Entrepreneurship
Evaluate a Business Idea
A lot of people dream about
starting a business but don’t know
where to start. This introductory
class will walk you through
evaluating the strengths and
weaknesses of a business idea
and help you determine whether
or not it is feasible. We’ll cover
startup needs and costs, market
opportunity, financial projections,
and financing options.
Brandon Orr, SBDC Dir. 1 hr. Wed:
Sept 7, 4-5pm; Oct 5, 12-1pm; Nov 2,
4-5pm; OR Dec 7, 12-1pm. $10*
Profit Mastery
Profit Mastery is a comprehensive
course that teaches you how to use
your financial reports to make your
business more successful. Bankers,
CPAs, and business owners have
reported how effective and valuable
this program is. We will cover:
• Using both the income statement
and balance sheet to measure
company performance
• Comparing your financial data
with benchmark data from other
companies in your industry
• Identifying problems and
creating solutions for Low Cash,
Prepare for employment in some of
today’s hottest careers with a
comprehensive, affordable, and selfpaced online Career Training Program.
You can begin these Programs at any
time and learn at your own pace. Upon
successful completion of all required
coursework, you will receive a
Certificate of Completion.
Features:
• Facilitators and mentors are available
to answer questions and help you
through your studies
• Career Counselors will help you prepare
for the transition from the classroom to
the workplace
• Courses are all open-enrollment and
self paced
• No additional charges - all materials,
workbooks, and software are included
in the course fee
• Payment plans available
Brandon Orr. 12 hours. Tues & Wed,
Nov 15 -16; 8:30am-3:30pm. $299
includes lunches & workbook.*
NEW! Creating a
Bulletproof Business
Case
The 5
Disciplines
of
Marketing
The Complete
Guide to
Marketing Small Business
The 5 Disciplines of Marketing is a
systematic approach to developing
a comprehensive marketing
strategy. Unlike trainings that
offer “tips and tricks,” this proven
program provides small businesses
with a specific course of action to
follow that identifies weaknesses
in a company’s marketing strategy
and gives the necessary tools to
develop those weaknesses into
strengths.
Online Career Training Programs
Throughout the course
there are exercises
designed to incorporate
these disciplines into
your business. As you
complete these exercises,
you will see how each
discipline is related to
the others, and you will see how
important it is to understand this
flow in your marketing.
The key to any project is a
clear business case. A solid
business case explains the
real need and shows the best
way of solving a problem or
taking advantage of an opportunity
for the least cost and the best return
on your investment. In this course,
business owners, project manager,
business analyst, and others looking
to be problem solvers will learn
how to identify and analyze a
problem or opportunity, evaluate
solutions, and choose the best one
for the situation.
Kevin Winegardner & Bryan Knudsvig.
46 hrs. Mon/Thurs, Oct 3 - Dec 22 (no
class Nov 24); 6-8pm. $249 incl. books.
Online Learning Anytime, Anywhere...Just a click away!
Pharmacy Technician
Veterinary Assistant
This nationally recognized Pharmacy Technician online course and
training program teaches the skills needed to gain employment as a
Pharmacy Tech in either the hospital or retail setting.
Prepare for an exciting new career as an administrative veterinary
assistant. Students in the program learn about the care of animals
as well as how to recognize signs of illness and disease. This online
program also covers interpersonal communication, interaction with
clients and their animals, as well as how to assist the veterinarian
during examinations. And much more!
Medical Coding and Billing
Upon successful completion of the Medical Billing and Coding
course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position doing
medical billing or coding in a medical office setting.
Medical Transcription
This nationally recognized medical transcription online course and
training program prepares you to start a new career as a medical
transcriptionist.
Six Sigma Black Belt
Course material provides an in-depth look at the Six Sigma Black
Belt DMAIC problem-solving methodology, as well as deployment
and project development approaches.
Freight Broker/Agent Training
Learn the skills to be a successful Freight - Load Broker Agent.
Tutorials and projects will teach the you the practical application of
Freight Broker skills.
AutoCAD 2015 Certified User
In this program you will learn basic and advanced 2D functionality
for AutoCAD 2015 and prepare for certification.
Visit our site to learn more!
Paralegal
This program will prepare you to be successful in the fast growing
paralegal career field. The paralegal training program includes free
access to the official NALA Campus certification exam prep and
Westlaw.
Project Management
This program will provide you with a solid introduction to the
understanding of project management and help you comply with the
minimum 35 hours of training as required by the Project
Management Institute (PMI) before you take the Project
Management Professional (PM) exam.
...many more career tracks available!
For no-obligation information, visit
http://careertraining.ed2go.com/
umhelena/
More programs are available in the following areas:
• Hospitality and Gaming
• Skilled Trades and
• Healthcare and Fitness
Industrial
• Management and Corporate
• IT and Software
Development
• Media and Design
• Business and Professional
careertraining.ed2go.com/umhelena/
Call to register 406.447.6945
0615-11
*These three courses are funded in part through a cooperative
agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Low Margins, and Low Profits
• Using Break-Even Analysis to
make better decisions relating to
cost, price, and profits
• Planning for and managing
growth
• Communicating more effectively
with bankers and other financial
professionals
• Structuring a loan that is the
right fit for your business
Brandon Orr, SBDC Director. 16 hrs.
Tues, Sept 27 - Oct 18; 8am-noon. $249
includes workbook/resource manual,
access to online course.*
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Healthcare Careers & Professional Development
Clinical Medical Assistant
Our Clinical Medical Assistant
program will prepare you to
assist a physician, provide care
to patients in a doctor’s office
or clinic, and to sit for a national
certification exam. The program
combines 140 hours of classroom
instruction with 160 hours in a
medical office externship. You
will gain exposure to job duties
that include assisting physicians
with exams and minor surgery,
taking patient vital signs, caring
for patients, performing lab
tests, administering medications,
electrocardiography, and much
more.
▪ Externship Placement (160 hrs)
for those who qualify. Get medical
office experience with the program!
and safely. Classroom work
includes terminology, anatomy
and physiology, blood collection
procedures, specimen hands-on
practice, and clinical training in
skills and techniques to perform
puncture methods. The program
also includes lab exercises, live
blood draws, work with a training
arm, and other exercises intended to
prepare you to function as an entrylevel Phlebotomy Technician.
Jennifer Back. 90 hrs. Mon/Wed, Oct
3 - Dec 14; 6-9:30pm, plus 3 Saturdays
(Oct 22, Nov 19 & Dec 3); 9am-3pm.
$1599 includes textbooks and materials.
Registration due one week prior to class
start. Certification exam is taken and
paid for separately.
▪ The median annual wage for
medical assistants was $29,370 in
May 2012 according to the Bureau
of Labor Statistics.
Jennifer Ockey. 300 hrs. Tues/Thurs,
Sept 13 - Dec 15 (no class Nov 8 or 24);
6-9:30pm + six Saturdays: Sept 17; Oct
1, 15 & 29; Nov 19 and Dec 3; 8:30am
- 4pm. Sat. dates subject to change.
$2599 includes textbooks & supplies,
provided at class. Certification exam is
taken and paid for separately.
You must complete an interview and
application before registering for this
class. Call for stop by for more info, or
to make an appointment.
Phlebotomy Technician
Certification Preparation
The
Phlebotomy
Tech Prep
Program
prepares you
to collect blood
specimens
from clients for
the purpose
of laboratory
analysis.
Become familiar with all aspects
related to blood collection and
develop comprehensive skills to
perform venipunctures completely
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Basic Life Support (BLS) for
Healthcare Providers
This American Heart Association
approved course with a certified
instructor covers the following:
• Critical concepts
• The American Heart Association
Chain of Survival
• 1-rescuer CPR and AED for
adults, children, and infants
• 2-rescuer CPR and AED for
adults, children, and infants
• Differences among adult, child,
and infant rescue techniques
• Bag-mask, rescue-breathing, and
relief of choking techniques for
adults, children, and infants
• CPR with an advanced airway
Completion requires skills practice,
skills testing, and written exam.
American Heart Association BLS for
Healthcare Providers Completion
Card is valid for two years.
4 hrs. Register for one Saturday date:
Sept 17, Oct 15, Oct 22, or Nov 19;
8:30am-12:30pm. $55 includes card
and manual (must pick up manual by
Friday noon prior to class.)
Short-term online classes
The following classes are self-paced,
online, available to start each
month, and most cost only $104.
Full descriptions and syllabi at:
www.ed2go.com/umhelena
Medical Terminology: A Word
Association Approach
Medical terminology according to
each body system using graphics,
study tips, and unusual facts.
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Gain a greater understanding of the
complexity of the human body.
Handling Medical Emergencies
Every second counts during a
medical emergency. Learn how
to respond if someone needs your
help.
Classes begin Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9
or Dec 14.
Professional Development for Educators
ONLINE Credit Courses for K-12 Educators
ONLINE CEU’s for Teachers
Gender in the Classroom
Register from your own computer. Once you complete
the course, give us a call, and we'll finalize your request
for a renewal unit certificate. There is a $10 charge per
course, per Renewal Certificate requested. This will also
apply to requests for duplicate certificates.
Work at your own pace – the classroom is always open!
Led by expert instructors, classes are multimedia and
discussion areas are interactive.
Courses are $145 each (payable to Helena College) and
one graduate credit may be earned per course (for an
additional $40 paid to University of South Dakota.)
Register online www.umhelena.edu/continuinged or
call 447-6945.
Discover how girls and boys learn differently. Take
away 10 top tips for helping girls learn more, and 10
top tips for helping boys learn more. Get research data
not available anywhere else. October 3 - 28
Here is a convenient, quality way to get your
renewal units. All courses run for six weeks
and start each month. You can do course work at
any time. Most cost $104 and are worth 24 Renewal
Units through the Office of Public Instruction. Browse
titles and syllabi at: ed2go.com/umhelena. Please
verify that the courses you choose fit your learning
plan. Classes begin: Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9 & Dec 7
NEW! Content Literacy: Grades 6-12
Generational Learning Styles
With the adoption of the Common
Core State Standards, teachers in all
subject areas are finding themselves
actively involved in their students'
literacy development, including
skills in reading, writing, speaking,
listening, and language. In this
course, you'll discover
...many more courses available!
literacy development
Visit www. ed2go.com/umhelena
strategies that will make
content come alive for each
and every student.
Your students learn
differently than you do.
Find out how to help your
students learn more, then
discover something new
about yourself. Come away
with our top 20 generational
techniques for helping your
students learn.
November 7 - December 2
Online Learning & Teaching
Ed2Go classes are fun, easy-to-follow
for K-12
Differentiated Instruction in the
Specifically for K-12 teachers, courses that are relevant to all content
find out why and how your
areas. This is the way to go for continuing Classroom
students learn online. Find
education!
– Kiley F., Billings Teacher Improve your ability to teach diverse
out about all the wonderful
eTools being used, from drag-and-drop games to
virtual labs. Then find out how you can begin to use
the web in your own teaching.
October 3 - 28
Social Media & Online Tools
Since many of your students are already there, have
you been curious if any of these tools might keep them
engaged in your class? October 3 - 28
Students with
Asperger's/ASD
Take away strategies
for working
effectively with
Asperger’s students.
Find out how to
work effectively
with parents to
create the most
positive learning
environments for
children and teens.
October 3 - 28
learners with real-world examples
from elementary, middle, and high school classrooms.
The Creative Classroom
Use creativity to teach reading, writing, social studies,
science, mathematics, and physical and health education.
Develop new approaches to learning labs, activities,
exercises, assignments, and evaluation methods.
Guided Reading and Writing
Differentiated instruction tactics will help you
understand how your students learn so you can teach
in a way that makes sense to them. Apply those tactics
within the guided reading framework, leading students
through new ways of approaching text.
Working Successfully with Learning Disabled Students
Successfully meet the diverse needs of the learning
disabled students in your classroom.
TOP FIVE TEACHERS’ COURSES FOR JUNE-JULY
Creating Classroom Centers
Solving Classroom Discipline Problems I and II
Get Assertive!
Teaching Students With Autism: Strategies for Success
Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities
Call to register 406.447.6945
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Our Instructors Frequently Asked Questions
Atwood, Terri............................... History
Back, Jennifer........................ Phlebotomy
Bennett, Josh...................................... eBay
Buchanan, Cathy......................... Knitting
Byington, Craig & Denise.....Genealogy
Caldwell, Carolyn................ Oils, Pastels
Carman, Shawnah..........Equine Studies
Curtiss, Victoria..... Watercolor Painting
Duncan, Keith .......................Retirement
Fix, Laura......................... Enjoying Wine
Galbavy, Cindy...........................Welding
Iverson, Ronald......................... Medicare
Jones, Tara..................................Facebook
Kauffman, Vaughn................ Zentangle®
Klehfoth, Jayme........................ Investing
Knudsvig, Bryan........Business Analysis
Lane, Steve.................................Fly Tying
Leik, Joan............................ Culinary Arts
McGowan, Chris... Digital Photography
Mencher, Pamela................ Playwrighting
Moffett, Trudy..................... Yarn Spinning
, Noose, Greg...................................Ukulele
O'Connor, Richard............Extraterrestrial
Ockey, Jennifer . ........... Medical Assistant
Orr, Brandon................. Entrepreneurship
Pankratz, Jennifer........................... Zumba®.
Parker, Chad....................................Russian
Patrick, Willard ..................Knife Building
Schmidt, Matt.................... Cabinetmaking
Sgambelluri, Dianne............Stained Glass
Wells, Nancy.................Spanish Language
Wilke, Mindy...................................Writing
Winegardner, Kevin.....Business Analysis
Yannone, Jenny................................Sewing
Find out more about our
instructors on our website! Most
class listings also feature a short
biography and photo of the
instructor.
Who can attend Continuing Education classes?
Helena College Continuing Education classes are open to all adults. In most cases,
students age 16-18 will be permitted only with prior consent of the parent, instructor
and staff. In some cases, students under 16 may enroll with a paying adult.
Do I need to register for courses in advance?
Yes, and the sooner the better! Many of our classes have a minimum number of
participants in order to run, and we need to be able to to give roster numbers to
the instructor as far in advance as possible. Some last-minute registrations are
possible, but if we have not met the minimum number two to three days before
the start of the class, we may have to cancel.
What if a class gets cancelled?
If your class is cancelled, Continuing Education staff will contact you by phone.
Please make sure your contact information is current. If we cancel the class
you will receive a 100% refund or will be given the option to transfer your
registration to another class.
What if I can't attend a class for which I am registered?
Please contact the Continuing Education office as soon as possible. If you
cancel 3 or more business days before the first class meets, we will refund
your registration, but a 10% processing fee may be withheld. If you choose
to transfer to another class in the same semester, the processing fee will be
waived. Course and material fees cannot be refunded after the first class.
How are refunds handled?
Immediate cash refunds are not given for withdrawal from a class or when a
class is cancelled, regardless of the type of payment made. If payment is made
by cash or check, the refund is provided via check in the mail. Credit or debit
payments can be refunded to the same card.
What about parking?
Parking Permits are required for vehicles in the lot immediately adjacent to
our building from 7:30am until 6pm weeknights. Some classes will be given a
temporary pass, which will be sent via email, or can be picked up at the first
session. If you will be arriving for class before 6pm and do not have a pass,
please park along the street (Livingston Ave, N. Sanders, or Townsend) to avoid
being ticketed.
Become an Instructor
Do you have a desire to teach?
If you have an area of expertise to share with others,
Helena College Continuing Education and Customized
Training may be the place for you. We have a mission
to serve the educational needs of the entire community.
We devote ourselves to programming excellence,
innovation and creativity. Helena College CE is always
looking for educational professionals who enjoy sharing
their knowledge and creating memorable educational
experiences. If you are interested in being a part of our
team, contact us by phone or email.
Continuing Education instructors are employed on a
part-time, as-needed basis and are usually paid hourly for
instruction. Most Continuing Education courses meet once
or twice a week in the evening or on Saturdays. Courses
last from one hour to up to 30+ hours and start and stop as
needed.
Instructors may not act as representatives of their place-ofbusiness, and may not promote any products or services that
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they may sell, offer, design, or build. Handing out personal
business cards to students while engaged in the act of
teaching students, as a way of promoting oneself or business,
is against our policy.
What are our requirements?
All you need is a passion for subject, expertise or skill in
that area and a desire to share that knowledge with others.
A sense of humor, as well as good communication and
people skills, is important. You must be flexible and have
a desire to educate people of all ages, sexes and cultural
backgrounds. If this sounds like you, please contact us!
Course Proposal Forms are available online— you may
contact us for assistance to get started today.
How do I get started?
We invite you to complete a Continuing Education Course
Proposal Form (on the web) and return it along with a
current resume to the Continuing Education Department.
If you have questions, please e-mail: Mary.Lannert@
umhelena.edu or call (406)447-6944.
Register Today!
ONLINE REGISTRATION
www.umhelena.edu/continuinged
You can view our available classes online. There are full
descriptions, dates, times, prices and seats available.
Most classes also feature a short bio and headshot of your
instructor, so you can get to know them before class!
In order to register for a class, you must sign in and
create a username for each person. If registering someone
other than yourself (child, spouse, employee), enter the
information for that person. You can use the same email
for multiple family members.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
You can pay online with credit or debit Visa, Master
Card, or Discover.
If you would prefer to pay with cash or check, you can
select the "send check" option. Once we receive notice
that you have selected this option, you will have 3
business days to complete your payment.
Please mail your check or stop by as soon as possible.
We may not hold unpaid seats for more than three days.
Need to talk to a live person?
Call Julie 406-447-6946 8am - 3pm
We can answer your questions and walk you through the
registration process. If you want help with our website,
don't have internet access, would like to know more
about a class, or want to register via phone, give us a call!
If we don't answer right away, please leave a message.
If choosing to mail your
registration and/or payment
Please note that local mail can take
anywhere from 1-3 days, and it is
possible for a class to fill while your
registration is in the mail. In order
to avoid any confusion, we must
process your payment at least two
days before class begins. If you
have not recieved a confirmation
call or email 2 days before class,
please call!
Helena College Donaldson Campus
Mail: 1115 North Roberts Street
Helena, MT 59601
Office:Room 113
Mon - Fri; 8 am - 5 pm
Employees & Employers
We can invoice your company
directly. Complete your registration
online, choose "Pay Later" and enter
the appropriate billing information.
We will contact you with any
questions and issue your invoice
promptly!
Registration Form
Checks can be made payable to Helena College CE. For more information, please call 406-447-6945 or 447-6946.
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Helena, MT 59601
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