SPRING 2009 Continuous Registration • Register Now!

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SPRING 2009 Continuous Registration • Register Now!
SPRING 2009
Personal & Professional
Development
Continuous Registration • Register Now!
Course additions, deletions and registration form
at http://cce.cvcc.edu or call 828-327-7000, ext. 4740
January - May
.
CVCC is reorganizing into five schools of instruction. Continuing Education
offerings are primarily conducted through Innovation Centers. Class offerings
and descriptions are listed in the subsequent pages.
Direct Extension Telephone Directory (828) 327-7000
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION CENTER
Crystal Glenn, Executive Director.................................................... Ext. 4293
Susan Killian, Business & Technology, Computrain......................... Ext. 4330
Lori Shaffer, Existing Industry.......................................................... Ext. 4284
Bonnie Sweeting, Small Business Center........................................... Ext. 4112
HEALTH SERVICES INNOVATION CENTER
Donna Trado, Health/Human Services.............................................. Ext. 4325
PUBLIC SAFETY INNOVATION CENTER
Tim Chewning, EMS, Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue.................. Ext. 4331
Louise Garrison, Community Safety................................................. Ext. 4326
Skip Isenhour, BLET......................................................................... Ext. 4448
THE SCHOOL OF LEARNING AND PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
Sandie Loyer, Adult Basic Skills, GED, ESL...................................... Ext. 4352
Richard Smith, Community Service.................................................. Ext. 4329
Joyce Watson, Human Resourceses Development............................ Ext. 4370
JobLink Information Line................................................................. Ext. 4801
All classes require pre-registration & pre-payment
THREE EASY WAYS TO REGISTER:
1. Register and pay in person at the Corporate & Continuing Education Office at the East Campus on
Hwy. 70 SE in Hickory during office hours.
2. Complete and mail the registration form available at: http://cce.cvcc.edu with your personal check or
money order to the address listed on the front cover.
3. VISA, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover are accepted. Fax your completed registration form
along with credit card number and the three digit security code on the back of the credit card to to (828)
322-5455.
admissions
BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
BOOK STORE HOURS (Main Campus)
(828) 327-7000, ext. 4212
Monday - Thursday
Friday
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Admission to Continuing Education classes is open
to individuals 18 years of age or older. Individuals
less than 18 years old who are high school graduates
or whose high school class has graduated may also
enroll in Continuing Education courses. High school
students may be admitted under the procedures
outlined under “Procedures for Concurrent Enrollment
by High School Students” in the college catalog.
SAFETY & SECURITY
Registration Fees
Fees for Occupational Extension Courses
Course Length
0 - 10 hours
11 - 30 hours
31 - 100 hours
100+ hours
Computer Technology Fee
Fee
$50
$55
$60
$65
$ 5
Registration fees may vary for other classes. There are
no registration fees for Basic Skills/GED or English
as a Second Language classes. Tuition rates and fee
schedules are subject to change pending legislative and
state board action. Students who take an occupational
extension course more than twice within a five-year
period (unless required for certification, recertification
or licensure) are required to pay a different formula
rate. Registration confirmations are not mailed. You
are registered unless notified otherwise.
Refund Policy
This policy includes all occupational and community
services classes. A FULL refund will be given if the
student officially withdraws from class prior to the
first meeting. Refunds for self-support classes may
differ.
After the class begins, a 75% refund of tuition only
will be made if the student officially withdraws from
the class prior to or on the 10% point of scheduled
hours.
Annual Security Report /Crime Statistics may be accessed
online for the Campus Safety & Security web page
located at http://www.cvcc.edu/safetymanual.pdf
SPEAK UP!
CVCC wants to hear your suggestions for NEW courses
you would like the college to offer. Or if you’d like to
teach any interesting courses, let us know! Contact the
appropriate director listed or call Ron Valentini, Vice
President of Workforce Development and Instruction,
at (828) 327-7000 ext. 4394.
Transcripts
Transcripts for non-credit courses are released only
upon the written request of the student. Identification,
which includes a current photograph and signature
together on the same document, must be presented at
the time of the written request. Phone requests will
be accepted provided the student submits a transcript
request form by fax, bearing the signature of the
applicant for verification purposes. No transcript of
a student’s record will be released for any student or
alumnus whose financial obligations to the College
have not been satisfied. There will be no charge for
the transcript. It is recommended that at least one
week be allowed for the processing and mailing of
transcripts.
Please allow 2 weeks for processing of refunds.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Legend
M.................................................Monday
T..................................................Tuesday
W........................................... Wednesday
Th............................................. Thursday
F.................................................... Friday
S................................................ Saturday
Su................................................. Sunday
AC......... Alexander Center, Taylorsville
EC...................................... East Campus
ELS....................Env. Life Science Bldg.
ENG................. Engineering Tech. Bldg.
CAD............Cuyler A. Dunbar Building
HMHEC......... Hickory Metro Higher Ed. Center
HRD.....Human Resource Development
HTC............Hosiery Technology Center
JL............................................... JobLink
MHS...................... Maiden High School
MPC................Multi-Purpose Complex
REP.......................Robert E. Paap Bldg.
TBA................................To be arranged
VSL.................... Vocational/Shops/Labs
WW........................................ West Wing
General Information . ................................ 1 -3
JobLink.......................................................... 3
Workforce Development
Innovation Center .................................. 4 - 9
Workplace Training........................................ 4
Computrain.................................................... 6
License Prep & Recertification...................... 7
Small Business Center................................... 8
Health Services Innovation Center .... 9 - 10
Health & Human Services............................. 9
Public Safety Innovation Center ...... 10 - 11
Emergency Training..................................... 10
License Prep & Recertification.................... 11
Catawba County
The School of Learning
and Personal Enrichment . ................ 12 - 17
Located at CVCC’s East Campus,
JobLink welcome the general public and
employers! Come take advantage of free
career and job related services.
For information, call (828) 324-5650
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Personal Enrichment.................................... 12
Human Resources Development.................. 15
Basic Skills Education................................. 17
Customers may choose self-service, utilizing
special computer software, informational
videos and resource books, or assistance
provided by professional staff, as needed.
Business & Industry Training...................... 18
Resume Preparation, Employment Counseling, Educational Opportunities, Job Search
Assistance, Labor Market Information, Job
Placement, Career Assessment, free Faxing
(job-related), Career Exploration, Computer
Software Tutorials, Job Seeking & Keeping
Ideas.
Check Us Out!
http://joblink.cvcc.edu
email: [email protected]
CVCC, Alexander Center ...................... 18-20
CVCC Maiden High School........................ 18
Take advantage of our services!
Campus Maps ............................................. 21
Registration Form........................................ 22
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
INNOVATION CENTER
COMPUTER EDUCATION
All on-campus computer courses also
charge a $5 Technology Fee.
For more details,
call (828) 327-7000, ext. 4116
Internet Essentials
$40+ $5 tech fee
Beginning with a brief overview of the Internet,
learn to save and organize browser favorites,
Newsgroups, Google tricks and other search engines. There is something for all levels of Internet
users. No waivers.
CVCC, EC 956
1/10 only
S
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CVCC, AC
2/4 - 2/11
W
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
W
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
M
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
CVCC, EC 956
Special Instructions for all computer courses:
3/18 - 3/25
1.One new 3-1/2” diskette or flash drive is
required for all hands-on computer classes. Please purchase prior to the first session. Dis-
kettes are available in the campus bookstore.
2. All instruction is presented in English.
3. Familiarity with the keyboard and the ability to type at least 25 words per minute is recom-
mended. A Keyboard Familiarization course is available.
4. Please select the class and dates carefully. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-
served basis and there is a limited refund
policy. No refunds or transfers for No Shows. The State Refund Policy is listed in this publication.
5. No textbooks are required unless stated otherwise. Handouts will be available at the instructor’s choice.
Maiden HS 604
Access Basics $55+ $5 tech fee
Using this database software, you will learn
terms and tool bars, table creations and editing,
basic forms, queries and reports. Knowledge of
Windows is required.
CVCC, EC 956
4/28 - 5/19
T
6-9 p.m.
MHS 604
5/7 - 5/28
Th
Excel – Level I
6-9 p.m.
$55+ $5 tech fee
Students will focus on the toolbar and learn how
to create, edit, save, format and print spreadsheets.
A working knowledge of Windows is required.
CVCC, EC 956
2/3 - 2/24
T
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
CVCC, AC
3/25 - 4/15
W
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
CVCC, EC 956
3/28 - 4/4
S
8:00a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Maiden HS 604
3/31 - 4/21
T
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Excel – Level II
$55+ $5 tech fee
If you are familiar with Excel and would like to
learn advanced features, such as sorting and querying data, cell and file protection and macros,
you will benefit from this course.
CVCC, EC 956
3/5 - 3/26
Th
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
CVCC, EC 956
5/2 - 5/9
S
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
5/4 - 5/11
Intro to the Personal Computer
& Windows
$55+ $5 tech fee
Discover how your computer operates. Practice
hands-on exercises and explore word processing,
database management and spreadsheet software.
No previous knowledge of computers is required,
but keyboarding skills are necessary.
CVCC, EC 956
1/8 - 1/29
Th
6:00-9:00 p.m.
2/2 - 2/23
M
CVCC, EC 946
3/7 - 3/14
S
6:00-9:00 p.m.
8:00a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Keyboard
Familiarization
$55 + $5 tech fee
Maiden HS 604
Rusty typists, the “hunt and peck” variety,
as well as the beginner can benefit from this
guided tutorial that moves at your own pace. An
instructor is present and available for help.
CVCC, EC 956
1/24 - 1/31
S
8:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.
CVCC, EC 956
4/23 - 5/14
Th
6:00 -9:00 p.m.
Microsoft Windows
Movie Maker Basics
$55+ $5 tech fee
This teaches you how to assemble digital video
clips from your digital movie camera plus photos from your digital camera into a complete
movie playable on a DVD laser disc. You’ll
learn how to add voiceovers, background music, text and transition effects to enhance the
movie’s appearance and presentation. Focus is
on business applications, but anyone with a basic
knowledge of computers is welcome.
CVCC, EC 956
4/1 - 4/22
W
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Photoshop for
Absolute Beginners
$55 + $5 tech fee
If you’ve never used a computer for graphics
before, this course will teach you how to use Photoshop with simple, detailed, step-by-step instructions. You’ll be editing your own photographs to
remove red-eye, get rid of dust and scratches, and
correct image exposure.
CVCC, EC 956
1/26 - 2/16
M
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
CVCC, EC 956
3/7 - 3/14
S
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
ONLINE EDUCATION
Photoshop- Advanced $55 + $5 tech fee
Take your Photoshop skills to the next level.
Learn how to use adjustment layers, layer styles,
vector shapes and alpha channels to create images
that can be infinitely edited without any loss of
quality.
CVCC, REP 124
3/10 - 4/28
T
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Using PowerPoint
$55 + $5 tech fee
Learn the essentials of developing an effective
presentation supported by appealing transparencies, handouts and speaker notes.
CVCC, EC 956
2/5 - 2/26
Th
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Maiden HS 604
3/3 - 3/24
T
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
CVCC, EC 956
4/18 - 4/25
S
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CVCC, AC
4/29 - 5/20
W
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
At our Online Instruction Center, you’ll find
course costs, complete course descriptions, lesson outlines, evaluations from former students,
course requirements, instructor credentials and
a demo course.
Using the Digital Camera
and the PC
$55 + $5 tech fee
This course provides an introduction to digital
cameras and images such as JPEG and MPEG
movie files. MS Office programs will be used
to download images. No experience with digital
cameras necessary; no camera required.
CVCC, EC 956
2/11 - 3/4
W
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Website Design $55 + $5 tech fee
This course teaches all you need to know to set up
a website using FrontPage. No prior experience
with websites or the Internet required, but knowledge of computers is necessary.
CVCC, EC 946
3/21 - 3/28
S
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CVCC, EC 956
5/6 - 5/27
W
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Word – Level I
$55 + $5 tech fee
Learn to create, save, and edit text, set tabs and
margins, block and move text, format documents,
use templates and fonts in this exciting word processing program.
CVCC, EC 956
2/7 - 2/14
S
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CVCC, AC
2/18 - 3/11
W
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
CVCC, EC 956
3/2 - 3/23
M
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Maiden HS
4/2- 4/23
Th
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Word – Level II
Online Education To Go with CVCC
Courses start the third Wednesday of every
month and run for six weeks (with a two-week
grace period at the end). Courses are projectoriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on
assignments, discussion areas, supplementary
links, and more. You can complete any of these
courses entirely from your home or office and
at any time of the day or night once the lesson
has been posted.
$55+ $5 tech fee
If you are already familiar with Word, this class
offers more complex features, such as using multiple windows, section formatting, print merge
and more.
EC 956
4/6 - 4/27
M
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Courses require Internet access, e-mail,
Netscape Navigator, or Microsoft Internet
Explorer to provide access to all your course
materials. Some courses may require additional
software or have other requirements that are
NOT listed in this publication. Before registering for any course, go to our Online Instruction Center and read the complete course
requirements for that course, www.ed2go.
com/catawbavalleycc
At the end of each course, we can provide you
with a completion letter. You can show this letter
to an existing or potential employer as evidence
of having completed all course requirements.
Dreamweaver CS3, Intro to
$69
Learn Adobe Dreamweaver from a Web design
pro to develop first-class web sites! Learn how to
insert and format text, images, hyperlinks, tables,
and a variety of media formats. Discover effective
page layout secrets that ensure your sites reach and
impress your audience. No waivers.
Microsoft Visio, Intro to
$69
Get the training you need to create professional-looking flowcharts and diagrams using one
of the most popular flowcharting programs on
the market, Microsoft Visio. No waivers.
QuickBooks 2007, Intro to $69
QuickBooks makes it easy to set up a chart of accounts, reconcile your checking account, create
and print invoices, receipts, and statements, track
your payables, inventory, and receivables, create
estimates and generate reports. No waivers.
Windows Vista, Intro to
$69
Windows Vista is a radical departure from the
Windows of yesteryear. For the beginner or experienced Windows users. Learn about Vista’s new
powerful features. No waivers.
Wireless Networking $69
In this fascinating and timely course, an industry
expert will help you understand how wireless
devices make connections, how the connections
actually work, and how you can plan, deploy, and
connect to wireless networks in homes, offices, and
gathering spaces. No waivers.
Online certification prep classes are available
to students for a very low registration fee of
$99.00 per class.
Advanced CompTIA A+ Certification Prep
Basic CompTIA A+ Certification Prep
CompTIA Network+ Certification Prep
CompTIA Security+ Certification Prep
Intermediate CompTIA A+ Certification Prep
Microsoft Windows Certification Prep: Exam
70-270
PMP Certification Prep 2
PMP Certification Preparation
$72
Learn how to be an effective manager or
supervisor. Master the basics of business and
organizations, learn the people skills required to
motivate and delegate, and learn tools for solving
problems and resolving conflicts.
High Speed Project Management $72 Learn to deal with the realities of managing projects at supersonic speeds despite truncated timelines, inadequate staffing and skimpy budgets.
Supply Chain Management
Applications
$72
Topics include manufacturing strategy, inventory
budgeting and management, lean manufacturing,
total quality management (TQM), Six Sigma,
total employee involvement (TEI), the theory
of constraints (TOC), manufacturing technology
and facility selection. Learn how to supplement
existing supply chain management fundamentals, such as S&OP, MPS, and MRP with
cutting-edge, progressive methods. Prepare for
internationally recognized supply chain and
materials management certification examinations, including the Certified in Production and
Inventory Management (CPIM) exam.
Purchasing Fundamentals
CORPORATE EDUCATION
Computrain Corporate
Computer Training Center
Online Certification Prep
Fundamentals of Supervision
& Management
and team-building skills. Learn proven techniques and strategies for communication, conflict
resolution and sales planning to deliver superior
sales-team results.
$72
Improve your company’s bottom line by
mastering the fundamentals of purchasing. This
course will also help prepare for the internationally recognized Certified Purchasing Manager
(C.P.M.) and Accredited Purchasing Practitioner
(A.P.P.) exams offered by the Institute for Supply
Management.
Principles of Sales Management $72
Master the art of managing sales teams from
a sales management professional. Learn the
essential roles and responsibilities of a sales
manager and develop leadership, motivational
Computrain, the CVCC Corporate Computer
Training Center, provides one-day (six hours)
professional development courses in the most
current versions of software used by businesses.
These short classes are designed for employees
who need to become more productive with
practical hands-on experience in a Windows and
LAN environment. For more information or to
request a schedule, please call (828) 327-7000,
ext. 4330 or visit our website at http://cce.
cvcc.edu/corporate.asp?page=ctSchedule for a
complete schedule of classes offered and dates
available.
Customized Corporate Training
CVCC is available to customize classes to suit
your organization’s specific training needs.
Call (828) 327-7000, ext. 4330 for information
about your leadership, customer service and
supervisory training needs.
Language Training for the Workplace
These courses can be set up at your company/
organization’s site with 8-12 participants. Call
(828) 327-7000 ext. 4330 for more details.
Spanish for the Workplace: this course is for
supervisors of Spanish speaking employees or
those who must communicate with Spanish
speaking individuals because of their job. It
covers specific vocabulary for your workplace,
non-grammar instruction and cross cultural
training in 6-8 sessions.
Chinese Culture/Basic Conversational
Chinese
Learn cultural differences between Chinese
and Americans to aid in business interactions.
Basic conversational terms and handouts
provided.
BUSINESS ETIQUETTE TRAINING
Business & Social Etiquette $79
This half-day course includes an intro to office
ethics and etiquette, business professionalism,
manners, and business attire. No waivers.
JL 1209
1/16 Only
F 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
JL 1209
2/20 Only
F 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
JL 1209
3/20 Only
F 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
JL 1209
4/24 Only
F 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
JL 1209
5/15 Only
F 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Effective Business Writing No waivers.
CVCC EC 1001
2/17 Only
T
CVCC EC 1001
4/17 Only
F
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LICENSE PREP.
& RECERTIFICATION
Electrical Contractor’s
Renewal Credit
$50
This 8-hour course is designed to provide electrical professionals with updated information on
the National Electrical Code and the NC Electrical Code. New materials and procedures, as
well as related code requirements are reviewed.
An emphasis is given to new changes in the
code. Bring Code Books to class.
CVCC, EC 1010
1/10 Only
S
CVCC, EC 1010
2/7 Only
S
CVCC, EC 1010
3/7 Only
S
8 am-12 pm/1-5 pm
8 am-12 pm/1-5 pm
8 am-12 pm/1-5 pm
National Electrical
Code (NEC)Prep
$60
This course is designed for non-licensed individuals who want to prepare for the NC Electrical Contractor’s Exam. In this 16-week course,
the current code will be thoroughly covered and
a practice test will be administered at the end.
CVCC, EC 1001
1/13 - 4/28
T
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
General Contractor’s
Pre-Licensing Preparation
$60
This course prepares individuals to take the
North Carolina Licensing Exams for General
Contractors. Previous construction experience
is required in order to fully participate in this
course.
ELS 712
1/26 - 3/19
M & Th 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
ELS 712
3/30 - 5/21
M & Th 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Insurance Prelicensing/CE
Insurance prelicensing and insurance CE for
current licensees. For more information contact
Janet Lail at 327-7000, ext. 4116 or visit http://
cce.cvcc.edu
Notary Public
$65
Required for individuals interested in obtaining
a North Carolina Commission as a Notary Public. It covers the qualifications, procedures, and
certification for becoming a Notary. A required
Guidebook is included in the fee and must be
read prior to class. All students must register
in person at the East Campus or the Alexander
County Center at least 2 days prior to date of
class. No waivers;No refunds.
CVCC, EC 1009
1/12 - 1/13
M/T
5:30 - 8:30 pm
CVCC, AC
1/15
Th
9 am-12 pm/1-4 pm
CVCC, EC 1009
1/21
W
9 am-12 pm/1-4 pm
CVCC, EC 1009
1/31
S
9 am-12 pm/1-4 pm
CVCC, AC
2/9 - 2/10
M/T
5:30 - 8:30 pm
CVCC, EC 1009
2/19
Th
9 am-12 pm/1-4 pm
CVCC, EC 1009
2/23 - 2/24
M/T
5:30 - 8:30 pm
CVCC, EC 1009
2/28
S
9 am-12 pm/1-4 pm
CVCC, EC 1009
3/16 - 3/17
M/T
5:30 - 8:30 pm
CVCC, AC
3/18
W
9 am-12 pm/1-4 pm
CVCC, EC 1009
3/21
S
9 am-12 pm/1-4 pm
CVCC, EC 1009
3/26
Th
9 am-12 pm/1-4 pm
CVCC, AC
4/6 - 4/7
M/T
5:30 - 8:30 pm
CVCC, EC 1009
4/13 - 4/14
M/T
5:30 - 8:30 pm
CVCC, EC 1009
4/16
Th
9 am-12 pm/1-4 pm
CVCC, EC 1009
4/25
S
9 am-12 pm/1-4 pm
CVCC, EC 1009
5/4-5/5
M/T
5:30 - 8:30 pm
CVCC, AC
5/14
Th
9 am-12 pm/1-4 pm
CVCC, EC 1009
5/16
S
9 am-12 pm/1-4 pm
CVCC, EC 1009
5/20
W
9 am-12 pm/1-4 pm
Notary Public - Electronic
(E-Notary) $55
This course provides instruction to individuals who want to become commissioned as an
electronic notary. This class is open to anyone
who currently holds a valid commission as a
Notary Public in North Carolina. No waivers;
no refunds.
EC 946
2/21
S
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
CVCC, AC
3/24
T
5:30 - 9:30 pm
EC 956
4/21
T
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Professional Development for Educators
Teacher Renewal Credits can be earned by enrolling in a variety of classes offered by CVCC.
These include courses offered on-campus as
well as on-line. For additional information
concerning on-campus classes, contact 828327-7037, or [email protected] and for online (Ed2Go) classes, contact Janet Lail at
corporation.
Small Business Financing Options
Learn what it takes to get a business loan in today’s
economy. Topics include what the community
banker and the SBA look for in a business plan, as
well as types of credit, credit terms and innovative
loan products.
828-327-7000, est. 4116 or [email protected].
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
We offer a wide array of products and services
to
startups and to existing business owners:
•Seminars & Workshops
• Counseling & Referrals
• Access to Resources,
Research and Technology
• Networking Opportunities
• Mentoring Programs
CORE SEMINARS
Destination Business
This seminar orients you to the business planning process: product/service analysis, market
research and marketing strategies, staff and
operations, record keeping and taxes, money
management and business financing. Local, state
and federal resources are provided.
Your Product, Your Service
Explore the features and benefits of the products
and services you plan to sell. Determine what sets
yours apart. Learn about laws and regulations
that may affect the way you do business, such
as trademark, patents, copyrights, zoning restrictions, special permits and business licenses.
Secret Weapon: Market Research
Learn how to conduct primary and secondary
research to help you better understand your
industry, your competition and your customer
targets. Best practices and places to do print and
Internet research are provided.
In’s and Out’s of Operations
Examine your facility and equipment needs.
Locate vendor prospects and identify inventory
needed for startup. Examine processes for getting your product or service out the door. Decide
what policies are needed for customers, vendors
and employees.
Running the Numbers
Learn to configure product and service offerings
to enhance your sales and track profitability. Learn
how to collect, record and read your numbers:
sales revenues, cost of goods, operating expenses,
break-even, cash flow and net profit or loss.
Writing a Business Plan
This seminar helps you compile research and
homework from all of the core seminars into a
document that will become your road map and
inspire banker confidence. Banker-ready business
plan formats will be presented, and sample plans
will be analyzed for effectiveness.
CLASSES AND COSTS
Funds for Start-It seminars and Grow-It workshops are provided via state grant to the CVCC
Small Business Center and are provided cost free
to citizens of Catawba and Alexander counties.
For dates, times and complete listing of
program offerings, go to: sbc.cvcc.edu
COUNSELING SERVICES
If you would like to meet with an experienced
counselor to discuss your startup or growth
needs in confidence at the center, call 828-3277000, ext. 4112 for an appointment.
HEALTH SERVICES
INNOVATION CENTER
For more information contact Donna Davis at
(828) 327-7000, ext. 4319. All tuition and
fees must be prepaid. Liability and Student
Accident Insurance must be purchased for
all NA & Phlebotomy classes.
Retesting dates for NA I Pre-test are listed
below.
NOTICE
Students should read the Clinical Policy and
the Health Screening Agreement when registering for Phlebotomy or CNA II classes.
Copies of both documents are available in
the Continuing Education office.
Nurse Aide Info
Students who plan to register for NA I
classes, MUST meet the following BEFORE
registering for NA I: (1) Complete the Pathways to CNA Class (2) Pass the pre-CNA test
administered in Pathways.
To register or for more information, about
Pathways to CNA, see the HRD section of
this schedule or call 327-7000, ext. 4370.
Record Keeping and Taxes
This seminar will detail acceptable small business
record keeping practices so that you can avoid
challenges to your state and federal tax returns,
whether you are a sole proprietor, an LLC, or a
NA I Placement Retest Dates
ONLY available to students who have taken
“Pathways to CNA” and need to RETEST
Monday, November 17th-9:00am & 4:00 pm
Call 327-7000, ext. 4319 for a space no fees for retesting.
Advanced Coding/Exam Prep
$60
For the experienced student and for ones meeting the prerequisites of Medical Terminology,
Medical Billing/Reimbursement, and Basic
Coding – this class will prepare you to take the
examination to be a Certified Coder. Text Required.
CVCC
1/8-3/31 TTh 5:30 pm-8:30pm
4/21-7/16 TTh 5:30 pm-8:30pm
(no class 6/30, 7/2)
Basic Coding
$60
This block of instruction teaches the beginning
coding student the rules and applications for
coding in a physician’s office. This class will
also prep the student for the Advanced Coding
class. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology and
Medical Billing & Reimbursement. Text Required
CVCC, EC
1/20 - 3/26
TTh
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
CNA I
$80.75
Upon successful completion, students will be
eligible to apply for state exam to be listed on
DHSR NA I Registry. US government issued,
signature-bearing photo ID card must be presented at time of registration. Pathways to CNA
and pre-test required. $80.75 for all CNA classes
due at registration. Text Required
CVCC, EC
1/5-3/30
MW 8:00 am -4:30 pm
(no class 1/19)
1/26-7/20
MW 5:00 pm -9:00 pm
(no class 5/25, week of 6/28)
1/27-4/21
TTh
8:00 am -4:30 pm
(no class 4/9)
2/24-8/18
TTh
5:00 pm -9:00 pm
(no class 4/9, week of 6/28)
4/13-7/13
MW 8:00 am -4:30 pm
(no class 5/25, week of 6/28)
5/5-7/30
TTh
8:00 am -4:30 pm
(no class week of 6/28)
CVCC, AC
3/16-6/8
MW 8:00 am -4:30 pm
(no class 5/25)
GOODWILL
3/17-6/9
TTh
8:00 am -4:30 pm
(no class 4/9)
2/2-4/22
MW 8:00 am -4:30 pm
5/4-8/3
MW 8:00 am -4:30 pm
(no class 5/25, week of 6/28)
CNA II
$80.75
Upon successful completion, students may register with the N.C. Board of Nursing. Prerequisites:
GED or high school diploma, current CNA I
certification, current CPR, & a minimum of three
months full-time experience (or the equivalent) as
a CNA I. US government issued, signature-bearing
photo ID card must be presented at time of registration. $80.75 due at registration. Fee includes
Liability and Accident Insurance. Text Required
CVCC, East Campus
3/2 - 6/17
MWF 8:00am-12:00 pm
(no class 4/10 or 5/25)
3/3 - 8/13
TTh
5:00 pm- 9:00 pm
(no class 4/9, 6/30, 7/2)
EKG Certification
& Basic Cardiology
$60
This course covers the anatomy and physiology of the heart. Emphasis is placed on obtaining and interpreting the electrocardiograph.
Students will be prepared to take the National
Certification Exam. Prerequisite: high school
diploma or GED. Text Required
CVCC
1/12 – 3/11 MW 6:00pm – 9:00pm
(no class 1/19)
Healthcare Activity
Director for Nursing/Rest Home
$60
This activity professional course will include
information in all levels of the activities in the
health field. Skilled nursing home, assisted living and adult day care will be covered. Text
Required
CVCC
1/26 – 4/2 MTH 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Health and Human Services
Interpreter Training
$55
This developed course is designed to familiarize bilingual individuals with professional
interpreting techniques, ethics and legal considerations for interpreting in health and social
service settings. Prerequisites: ability to communicate effectively in English and any other
language(s). Text Required
Module I:
Foundations of Professional Interpretations
1/13, 1/14 TW 9:00am – 4:30pm
Module II:
Interpreter Skills Improvement
(prerequisite Module I)
2/17, 2/18 TW 9:00am – 4:30pm
Module III: Anatomy/Physiology/Medical
Terminology for Health/Human Services
Interpreters (Spanish)
3/17, 3/18 TW 9:00am – 4:30pm
Medical Billing & Reimbursement $60
This course will give the student an understanding of billing and reimbursement procedures
in the medical office through the use of CPT,
ICD9 and HCPCS manuals. Keyboard familiarization and Medical Terminology prerequisites.
Text Required
CVCC
2/4 - 4/20
M
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Medical Office
Administrative Procedures
$60
This course will prepare the student for entrylevel work in the physician’s front office. Areas
of study include interpersonal skills, communication, scheduling, medical records management, billing and collecting procedures and
medical law and ethics. Prerequisite: Medical
Terminology. Text Required
CVCC, EC
1/28-4/1 MW 5:30 pm -8:30pm
CVCC, AC
3/24-5/28 TTh 5:30 pm -8:30pm
(no class 4/9)
Medical Terminology
$60
This study of the professional medical language is directed towards the lay person as well
as those already working in a medical setting.
GED or high school diploma required.
Text Required
CVCC, AC
1/6-3/12 TTH
5:30pm – 8:30 pm
CVCC, EC
2/2 – 4/8
MW 5:30pm – 8:30pm
1/12 – 3/23
MW 8:30am – 11:30am
(No Class 1/19)
Medical Transcription
$60
This class teaches medical transcription from
dictation. Using the computer, the students use
medical terminology and keyboarding skills to
learn accurate and efficient transcription. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology and must have
good keyboarding skills. Text Required.
CVCC, WW
1/29-5/21
Th 5:30 pm-8:30pm
(no class 4/9)
Medication Aide
$55
Upon successful completion of this course,
students will be eligible to apply for the state
exam and be listed on the NC Medication Aide
Registry. Prerequisite: HS Diploma or GED,
listed on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry, with no
substantiated findings. Info required at registration: high school diploma or GED, NC Nurse
Aide I listing, US government issue, signaturebearing photo ID. Text Required
1/7-1/30
MWF 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
(no class 1/19)
3/6-3/27
MWF 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
5/4-5/27
MWF 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
(no class 5/25)
Pharmacy Technicians Training
$60
Class provides the knowledge and skills to
perform as a pharmacy technician under the
supervision of a registered pharmacist. Students
will prepare to take the National Certification
Exam. GED or high school diploma required.
Text Required
CVCC
1/6-3/12
TWTh 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
3/24-6/2
TWTh 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
(no class Thursday 4/9)
Phlebotomy
$167.75
Learn the proper techniques for performing venipuncture and skin puncture. NOTE: Students
will practice sticking technique on each other in
class. After successful completion of the class/
lab portion of class, students will be assigned a
40 hour (1 week) clinical rotation. High school
diploma or GED required. Fees include liability
and student accident insurance, lab fee and CPR
card. Text Required
CVCC, EC
1/6 – 3/25 TWTh 5:00pm – 9:00pm
1/27 – 4/30 TTh
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
4/1 – 6/11 TWTh
4:30 pm – 9:00
pm
(no class Thurs. NIGHT, 4/9/09)
CVCC, AC
1/13 – 4/16 TTh 8:00am – 1:00 pm
Tanning Bed Operator’s Training
$50+$6.50 manual
This eight-hour class is required by the NC
Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Radiation Protection.
CVCC EC
2/13
4/3
F
F
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
PUBLIC SAFETY
INNOVATION CENTER
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
(EMT-B)
$65*
Upon successful completion, students will
challenge the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medial Services credentialing exam for
EMT-Basic. Prerequisite: High School Diploma/GED or pre-test reading at 10th grade level.
Criminal background check required by our
clinical affiliates.
Additional fees: liability insurance $14.50,
CPR card $2 & textbook required.
Propst Fire Dept.
1/5 - 5/11
MTh
6:00-10:00 pm
Occasional Saturdays (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
CVCC, AC
1/5 - 5/15
T Th
6:00-10:00 pm
Occasional Saturdays (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Bandy’s Fire Dept.
1/6 - 5/7
MTh
6:00-10:00 pm
Occasional Saturdays (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Emergency Medical TechnicianIntermediate (EMT-I)
$65*
Upon successful completion, students will be
scheduled to challenge the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services credentialing exam for EMT-Intermediate. Prerequisite:
high school diploma/GED; certification as a NC
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EMT-B that will not expire before the scheduled
end date of the course; hold a current CPR card
at the Healthcare Provider level (or equivalent);
pass a reading, writing, and mathematics assessment test administered through the CVCC
Testing Center. Criminal background check required by our clinical affiliates.
Additional fees: liability insurance $14.50,
CPR card $2 & textbook required
CVCC, EC1026
1/5 - 5/8
MW
6:00-10:00 pm
Occasional Saturdays (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
License Prep & Recertification
Auto Dealers Renewal Training
This course provides North Carolina independent auto dealers with six hours of continuing
education for license renewal. For additional
information and a schedule of classes, contact 828-327-7037 or [email protected].
CPR – Initial
$50
Taught in accordance with the American Safety
& Health Institute (ASHI) guidelines, this class
reviews the techniques of one and two rescuer,
adult and pediatric CPR, obstructed airway, use
of the pocket mask, plus much more. For additional information, contact 828-327-7037
or [email protected]
CVCC, EC 970 1/24
S
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
2/28
S
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
4/25
S
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
CPR- Recertification
$30
Taught in accordance with the American Safety
& Health Institute (ASHI) guidelines, this class
is designed for those with current certification.
For additional information, contact 828-3277037 or [email protected].
CVCC, EC 970
1/31
S
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
3/21
S
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
5/9
S
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
First Aid
$30
Taught in accordance with the American Safety
& Health Institute (ASHI) guidelines, this class
is designed to provide elementary first aid training. For additional information, contact 828327-7037 or [email protected].
CVCC, EC 970
2/21
S
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
5/2
S
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
North Carolina
Motor Vehicle Inspection
Classes are offered to meet the North Carolina
DMV requirements for Vehicle Safety Inspection, Vehicle OBDII Emissions Inspection
- Initial, and Vehicle OBDII Emissions - Recertification. For additional information, contact
828-327-7037 or [email protected].
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Safe Driving Programs
Two safe driving programs ( Defensive DrivingDDC-4 and Alive at 25) are offered in cooperation with the District Attorney’s Office and the
National Safety Council. If you have received a
traffic citation in Catawba, Burke, or Caldwell
counties you may be eligible to have it reduced
by the District Attorney by completing a safe
driving class. If eligible, you will receive no
driver’s license points, no insurance points, and
no court appearance. For additional information, contact 828-327-7037 or ctoney@cvcc.
edu.
NRA First Step
Pistol Safety Course $45
This course is designed to provide the student
with the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning, using and storing a handgun
safely. This course is recommended before taking the N.C. Concealed Handgun Permit Class.
There are no waivers for this class. Students
must be 18 years old.
CVCC, EC 1009
2/7
S
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
3/7
S
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
4/11
S
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
NRA First Step
Pistol Safety Course for Women
$45
This course is designed for women who want
to learn the basic knowledge, skills and attitude
necessary for owning, using and storing a handgun safely. This course is recommended before
taking the N. C. Concealed Handgun Permit
Class. There are no waivers for this class. Students must be 18 years old.
CVCC, EC 1009
1/24
S
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Concealed Carry
Handgun Permit Class $75
Learn the requirements of the new concealed
handgun permit law. Topics include when and
where a person can carry a concealed handgun
and the use of deadly force. No waivers.
CVCC, AC
1/17
3/2-3/4
4/25
5/11-5/13
S
MTW
S
MTW
9:00am – 9:00pm
6:00 – 10:00 pm
9:00am – 9:00pm
6:00 – 10:00 pm
CVCC, EC 1009
1/26-1/28
2/21
3/14
4/6-4/8
5/9
MTW
S
S
MTW
S
6:00 – 10:00 pm
9:00am – 9:00pm
9:00am – 9:00pm
6:00 – 10:00 pm
9:00am – 9:00pm
THE SCHOOL OF LEARNING
& PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
For additional information, call 828-3277037 or email [email protected]
Cooking, Foods, Herbs, and Fun
Cake Decorating I $65+ $25 supply fee
This course will provide complete instruction
and hands-on experiences as you learn professional techniques for decorating birthday,
holiday, anniversary, and other special occasion
cakes. There are no waivers, everyone must pay.
Class is limited to 10 students.
MHS, Room 602
1/15 – 3/5
Th
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cake Decorating
(Intermediate)
$65+ $25 supply fee
Using more advanced piping techniques,
students will learn how to create borders and
flowers, gumpaste ornaments, and royal icing
decorations. Students will learn to cover a cake
with fondant icing and make a small tiered cake.
Must have some cake decorating experience and
the cake decorating kit from beginner’s class (a
list can be provided). All other supplies included
in $20 supply fee.
MHS, Room 602
3/12 – 4/30
Th
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cooking On A Shoestring
$25
This class is designed to help participants
plan and prepare well-rounded meals while
saving time and money. Class is limited to 10
students.
CVCC, AC
2/2
– 2/23
M
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Herbal Skin Care
& Aromatherapy $25+ $15 supply fee
Learn how to make products that will protect,
clean and rejuvenate your skin using herbs and
essential oils. Make creams, toners, cleansing
creams and lip balm. There are no waivers;
everyone must pay tuition.
CVCC, EC 1010
1/17 – 1/24
S
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Herbal Skin Care and Aromatherapy
(Advanced) $25+ $15 supply fee
Gain knowledge about what goes into the
products you use on your skin. Create a product that is as unique as you are. There are no
waivers; everyone must pay tuition.
CVCC, EC 1010
2/21 – 2/28
S
Dance and Music
Banjo (Beginning)
$65
Students will learn the basic chords and rolls that
make up the bluegrass banjo style. The bluegrass
banjo uses common moves that are common to
most songs. Come and enjoy the fun! There are
no waivers; everyone must pay.
CVCC, TBA
1/12
– 3/9
M
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Guitar (Beginning)
$65
In this new class, you will quickly gain a basic
knowledge of tuning, strumming, chords, and
chord charts in this class for beginning students.
Bring your guitar to the first class.
CVCC, AC
1/15 – 3/5
Th
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Intermediate Guitar $65
You should have taken the beginning class or
have a basic knowledge of the guitar, chords,
and chord charts before enrolling in this new
class. Bring your guitar to class. Class limited
to 12 students.
CVCC, AC
3/19 – 5/7
Th
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Learn To Play the Acoustic Guitar $65
This class will build a solid foundation of chords.
Learn strumming techniques and how to use bass
runs. Learn basic picking techniques and how
to join in a jam, correct etiquette, and be able to
“keep up.” Most of all HAVE FUN! There are
no waivers; everyone must pay. Students must
provide their own acoustic guitar. Class limited
to 12 students.
MHS, Room 601
2/4 – 3/25
W
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Instant Piano
for Busy People
$50+$25 supply fee
Learning to play the piano need not be a tortuous regimen of scales, exercises, note-reading,
counting, and theory. Take a few entertaining
hours to learn how to play the way the pros do,
with chords. but ability to read treble clef recommended. No waivers; everyone must pay.
CVCC, Auditorium
3/26
Th
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Line Dancing –
A Fun Way to Exercise $50
Come learn some popular line dances while getting a great cardio workout. You’ll learn dance
steps to pop songs, jazz songs, as well as country.
No waivers; everyone must pay.
City of Newton Recreation Center
1/13– 2/10
T
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
3/3 – 3/31
T
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Language
Courses
Chinese (Beginning)
$75
This class will teach students basic Chinese language with focus on speaking and listening, and
prepare them with the ability to handle simple
situations in a Chinese society. Join us and enjoy
a new experience. Textbook required. There are
no waivers; everyone must pay.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Hickory
1/14 – 4/1
W
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Basic Russian
$75
This course introduces the basics of Russian
language, concentrating on speaking, listening,
reading and writing.
CVCC, EC1012
1/17 – 4/4
S
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Spanish for Beginners (Level I) $65
Get an introduction to expressions and vocabulary for basic conversation, with special focus
on travel and food for travelers to a Spanish
speaking country. Textbook required. There are
no waivers; everyone must pay.
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Hickory
1/12 – 3/9
M
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
CVCC, TBA
1/13 – 3/3
T
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
CVCC, EC 1001
1/10 – 2/28
S
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
CVCC, AC
1/13
– 3/3
T
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Spanish for Beginners (Level II) $65
This is a continuation of Conversational Spanish I
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Hickory
3/16
– 5/4
M
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Sewing & Needlework Crafts
Beginner’s Machine Quilting $65
This class will teach students of all ages to complete a quilt from start to finish. Students need
to bring their own sewing machine. Little or
no experience is required, a supply list will be
available at registration. No waivers; everyone
must pay.
Lee’s Sewing Center, Hickory
3/3
T
2:00 – 5:00 pm
– 4/21
Intermediate Machine Quilting $65
This class will take students to the next level in
machine quilting. Students will be piecing together blocks with appliquéing techniques, using
the satin stitch, blanket stitch and crazy quilting
methods. A supply list will be available at registration. No waivers; everyone must pay.
Lee’s Sewing Center, Hickory
3/3 – 4/21
T
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
3/3
–
4/21
T
6:00 – 1:00 pm
Needle Fun $65
This class will offer variety. You choose which
needle you want to use. It could be a knitting
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needle, an embroidery needle, or even a crochet
hook. This class is for beginner to intermediate students.
Newton Recreation Center
1/13
– 3/3
T
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Crocheting & Knitting $65
Quilting: Back To The Basics $65
You will learn the double shelled afghan and
other assorted patterns.
West Hickory Senior Citizens Center, Hickory
1/13
– 3/3
T
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
You decide what size quilt and what pattern you
want to make. We will start with the basics and
go from there. Class is for beginner to intermediate students.
Newton Recreation Center
1/12
– 3/9
M
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Special
Interests
Bird & Duck Carving (Decorative) $65
Learn the process of taking a block of wood and
carving, sanding and painting it into a lifelike
bird or duck. Limited to 15 students.
City of Newton Recreation Center
1/14
– 3/4
W
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bridge To Success
In Grammar & Writing $75
This course will encourage students to build
proficiency in basic grammar and fundamental
writing skills. Major grammatical errors, sentence structure and punctuation will be emphasized. The end result will simultaneously build
students’ mastery and self-confidence in written
communication.
CVCC, EC 1012
2/3 – 4/9
T/TH 9:30 am – 11:30 am
2/3 – 4/9
T/TH 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bridge To Success In Math $75
This course will encourage students to explore
number relationships and build concrete understanding of mathematical operations, problem
solving strategies and real life application. The end
result will simultaneously build students’ mastery
and self-confidence in working with numbers.
CVCC, TBA
2/2 – 4/8
M/W
2:30 – 4:30pm
Ceramics $65
Learn a variety of techniques, including glazes,
stains and under glazes to make ceramics.
West Hickory Senior Citizens Center
3/2
M
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
– 4/20
Drawing and Painting $65
Learn basic drawing and painting techniques,
including brush strokes, color combinations,
preparations, and composition. For beginners
and more experienced artist.
CVCC, JL
1/12 – 3/2
Th
7:00pm – 9:00pm
eBay: The Basics of Selling on eBay $10
This 3-hour, hands-on course is a fantastic way
to promote a step-by-step approach to individuals ready for seller experience using the world’s
leading online marketplace.
CVCC, EC 975
2/5
Th
6:00 – 9:00 pm
CVCC, AC
3/19
Th
6:00 – 9:00pm
Maiden High School
4/30
Th
6:00 – 9:00pm
Flower Arranging (Beginning) $65
Learn principles and elements of flower design
using fresh and silk flowers. Topics include bud
vases, corsages, freestyle, bouquets, garden arrangements and wreaths. Supply list provided
at first class.
CVCC, EC 1010
2/3 – 3/24
T
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Getting Paid to Talk
$25
This one day class takes a realistic and entertaining look at the positive and negative components
of building success as a voice actor. No waivers;
everyone must pay.
CVCC, EC 1009
5/18
M
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Golf for Beginners
$50+range ball fees
This class is for the person who is starting to
play golf and wants to learn the correct golf
techniques. No waivers.
CVCC, EC 1010
4/20 – 5/18
M
Women Are
Golfers Too! 6:00 – 8:00 pm
$50+range ball fees
This class is designed specifically for women
who are starting to play golf and want to learn
the correct golf techniques. No waivers.
CVCC, EC 1010
4/21 – 5/19
T
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Healthy Brain, Happy Brain! $30
This class teaches the key ingredients to a
healthy brain as one ages. Brain fitness can be
achieved through many everyday activities. The
latest brain research is discussed and activities
are introduced to challenge the aging brain.
CVCC, AC
5/5 – 5/14
T/Th
6:00 – 8:30pm
Home Decorating Basics $65
Students will study the elements of home decorating and complete the activities that will help
launch their own home projects. No waivers;
everyone must pay.
CVCC, AC
1/6 – 2/24
T
6:00 – 9:00pm
Income Tax Preparation $60
Participants will study individual tax returns
with an emphasis on adjustments to income,
exclusions, deductions, tax computations,
estimated taxes, credits, and other taxes for
individuals.
CVCC, TBA
1/8 – 1/22
Th
7:00 – 10:00 pm
11/25 – 12/11
TTh
6:00 – 9:00pm
Living On A Shoe String $25
Learn how to shop and receive the best value
for your money.
West Hickory Senior Citizens Center, Hickory
3/4
W 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
– 3/25
Maintaining A Healthy Brain
Through Games $30
Using a variety of games, puzzles and fun activities helps maintain and stimulate brain activity.
Share these games with family members, both
young and old.
CVCC AC
3/2 – 3/23
W
1:00 – 3:30 pm
West Hickory Senior Citizens Center
2/4 – 2/25
W
1:00 – 3:30 pm
Maintaining A Healthy Brain
Through Games II
$30
This is a continuation of the Maintaining A
Healthy
Brain class.
West Hickory Senior Citizens Center
4/1 – 4/22
W
1:00 – 3:30 pm
Meditation Workshop (Beginning) $25
Learn how to reduce stress and improve the
quality of your life. This beginner’s class will
introduce you to the world of meditation. The
instructor is a licensed professional counselor
trained
in meditation.
CVCC, EC 970
2/7
S
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Oil & Acrylic Painting $65
For beginners and those wanting to improve their
painting skills, this class emphasizes color mixing, technique, safety in using materials, learning
to see color and composition.
CVCC, Job Link
1/13 – 3/3
T
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
1/13
–
3/3
T
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Oil Painting on Canvas & More
$65
This class offers a solid foundation in paint application and proper use of a variety of materials
including oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel.
Learn how to organize a composition, mix colors
and develop general painting skills. Classes are
designed to appeal to not only beginners but also
more advanced painters.
CVCC, Job Link
1/14 – 3/4
W
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
1/14 – 3/4
W
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Painting & More
$65
Explore a variety of mediums, including oil,
acrylic, watercolor, pastel, charcoal, pen and ink.
Classes are designed to improve general painting
skills and will include information on design,
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color, composition, and paint application. For
beginners and more advanced painters.
West Hickory Senior Citizens Center
1/14 – 3/4
W
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Penning the Past
Watercolor (Beginning) $40
West Hickory Senior Citizens Center
1/26
– 3/2
M
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Photography - Digital $65
Learn the operations of a digital camera and
what makes digital photography different from
traditional film photography. There is a textbook
required for this class. Students must have digital
camera. This course introduces digital photo
imaging, exploring the use of hardware/software,
image capture, and input/output devices. No
waivers; everyone must pay.
CVCC, EC 1010
1/15 – 2/19
Th
6:00 – 8:00 pm
CVCC, AC
2/5 – 3/26
Th
6:00 – 8:00pm
Nature Photography $65
Students will learn creative techniques and strategies to better capture the beauty of nature through
photography. There is a textbook required for
this class. Students must have a manual SLR
camera. No waivers; everyone must pay.
CVCC, EC 1010
3/19
– 5/7
Th
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Qi Gong
$65
Qi Gong is a unique Chinese exercise system
that through effort, students build up their health
and prevent illness by combining discipline of
mind and body.
CVCC, MPC
1/26
– 3/30
M
7:00 – 9:00pm
Tai Chi $65
This is a Chinese soft martial art and moving
meditation that develops flexibility, coordination
and stress reduction through flowing movements,
deep breathing and the focusing of mind and
energy.
CVCC, MPC
1/27 – 3/31
T
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Retirement Planning Today $55
This new course is designed to teach you how
to build wealth and align your money with your
values to accomplish your goals in life. A $25
book is included in tuition fee.
CVCC, EC 1001
2/5 – 2/26
Th
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Traveling With Your
Digital Camera CVCC, EC 1010
2/26
Th
6:00 – 8:00pm
Maiden High School
1/8
Th
6:00 – 8:00pm $15
Vacationing with your digital camera is a short
but intense course for those about to embark on
an escape with their digital camera. This class
will cover all the important topics and answer
all the questions you have to make sure you can
bring back plenty of great memories of your trip.
No waivers; everyone must pay.
15
$65
Examine the fundamentals of watercolor painting, including basic approaches to color and
value.
CVCC, Job Link
1/13 – 3/3
T
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Watercolor Techniques
$65
Students with experience will explore advanced
concepts in painting. Students will need a supply of good quality paint, paper, and brushes.
Beginners are welcome. Class is limited to 10
students.
CVCC, Job Link
1/12 – 3/9
M
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Human Resources Development
The Human Resources Development Program
(HRD) is designed to provide training and
assistance to students who wish to increase
knowledge of self, sharpen communication and
human relation skills, explore career and educational options, set realistic goals, prepare a
professional resume, learn effective interviewing and networking techniques and conduct an
active job search. Students enrolling in HRD
classes may be eligible for a fee waiver if they
meet certain criteria:
• Unemployed
• Received notice of lay-off
• Working and eligible for Federal EITC
• Working and earning at or below 200%
of federal poverty guidelines
For more information about the HRD
Program, call 828-327-7000, ext. 4370
or visit the website:
www.cce.cvcc.edu/continuing.asp?page=hrd
Computer Literacy
$60
Designed for individuals interested in learning basic computer literacy skills (parts of the
computer, basic navigational skills, knowledge
of Windows operating systems, Introduction to
Microsoft Word, Word navigation and simple
formatting). Students will create documents
for job search and professional development
to include a cover letter, resume, and employment application as well as gain a new level
of confidence to utilize computers for their job
search activities. Classes offered at Goodwill,
Conover and Alexander Center, Taylorsville
call for dates and times.
CVCC, EC special hours due to MLK holiday
1/5 - 1/27
MT
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
CVCC, EC
1/6 - 1/29
TTh
1:00 pm– 5:00 pm
CVCC, EC
2/2 - 2/24
MT
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
CVCC, EC
2/3 - 2/26
CVCC, EC
3/2 - 3/24
CVCC, EC
3/3 - 3/26
CVCC, EC
4/6 - 4/28
CVCC, EC
4/2 - 4/30
TTh
1:00 pm– 5:00 pm
MT
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
TTh
1:00 pm– 5:00 pm
MT
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
TTh
1:00 pm– 5:00 pm
Pathways to CNA
$55
Employability skills training for unemployed
and underemployed adults. Students tested on
vocabulary and comprehension. Students learn
roles and duties of CNA I, job seeking and job
keeping skills related to CNA field. Student
must attend only one 12 hr course listed below.
CVCC, EC
1/6 - 1/7
TW
8:30 am – 3:00 pm*
1/20 - 1/21
TW
8:30 am – 3:00 pm*
2/3 - 2/4
TW
8:30 am – 3:00 pm*
2/17 - 2/18
TW
8:30 am – 3:00 pm*
3/3 - 3/4
TW
8:30 am – 3:00 pm*
3/17 - 3/18
TW
8:30 am – 3:00 pm*
4/7 - 4/8
TW
8:30 am – 3:00 pm*
4/21 - 4/22
TW
8:30 am – 3:00 pm*
5/5 - 5/6
TW
8:30 am – 3:00 pm*
* Class is 8:30 am - 12 noon, 12:30 - 3:00 pm
CVCC, AC
1/6, 1/7, 1/8
TWTh
2/10, 2/11, 2/12 TWTh
3/10, 3/11, 3/12 TWTh
4/14, 4/15, 4/16 TWTh
5/12, 5/13, 5/14 TWTh
5:00 – 9:00 pm
5:00 – 9:00 pm
5:00 – 9:00 pm
5:00 – 9:00 pm
5:00 – 9:00 pm
GOODWILL
1/13, 1/14, 1/15 TWTh
2/17, 2/18, 2/19 TWTh
3/17, 3/18, 3/19 TWTh
4/21, 4/22, 4/23 TWTh
5:00 – 9:00 pm
5:00 – 9:00 pm
5:00 – 9:00 pm
5:00 – 9:00 pm
21st Century Employability Skills $65
Designed for individuals who need assistance with
self assessment, computer exposure, and problem
solving skills. Offered monthly, Monday - Friday
from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm. Fee waivers for those
who are unemployed, received notice of pending
layoff, working and eligible for Federal Earned
Income Tax Credit, or working and earning at/below 200% of Federal poverty guidelines.
CVCC, EC 947
1/5 - 1/29
M-F
8:00 am – 2:30 pm
(no class 1/19)
CVCC, EC
2/2 - 2/26
M-F
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
CVCC, EC
3/2 - 3/26
M-F
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
CVCC, EC
4/6 - 4/30
M-F
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
(no class 4/10)
Pathways to Career
ReadinessCertification
$60
Students will sharpen their skills and work toward an industry recognized Career Readiness
Certificate. The WorkKeys exam will be given
as part of this instructional/testing class.
CVCC, EC 946
1/5 - 1/28
(no class 1/19)
CVCC, EC 946
2/2 - 2/25
CVCC, EC 946
3/2 - 3/25
CVCC, EC 946
4/6 - 4/29
MW
1:00 – 5:00 pm
MW
1:00 – 5:00 pm
MW
1:00 – 5:00 pm
MW
1:00 – 5:00 pm
KeyTrain Employability Lab
Students will sharpen their skills and work toward an industry recognized Career Readiness
Certificate. The lab is available on Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings
form 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm and on Wednesday,
Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 am - 12 pm
in Room 946 of the East Campus. (Please
note: you must come to either day, afternoon or
night class, you cannot switch classes). Please
call 828-327-7000, ext. 4370 for next class
times.
Economic Literacy
$50
Economic Literacy is designed to help students
gain a better understanding of developing a
monthly budget and cutting unnecessary costs
from their expenses. It is delivered in a PowerPoint format with open discussion for questions
and comments throughout the class. Handouts
are given.
CVCC, EC 947
1/30
CVCC, EC 947
2/27
CVCC, EC 947
3/27
CVCC, EC 947
5/1
F
9:00 am– 12:00 pm
F
9:00 am– 12:00 pm
F
9:00 am– 12:00 pm
F
9:00 am– 12:00 pm
Career Beginnings
Designed to meet training needs of unemployed
and underemployed adults. Provides training
and assistance to students who wish to learn
more about themselves, job opportunities, setting positive goals, the JobLink Career Center, effective interview techniques, networking
skills and job search activities.
CVCC-EC 1001 The dates for this class are every Thursday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., except holidays. Please call for next date. 828-327-7000,
ext. 4459.
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Basic Skills Education
ALL Basic Skills Education classes are available
at NO CHARGE. For more information call (828)
327-7000, ext 4353.
Basic Skills/GED Open Lab Hours
Monday – Thursday
8:00AM – 3:00PM and 4:30 – 8:30PM
Friday
8:00 – 12:00 Noon
Saturday
9:00 – 12:00 Noon
GED: You will need to attend a two (2) day
New Beginnings orientation class, offered both
morning and evening times. Please call Tina at
327-7000, ext 4353 to sign up for a morning or
evening orientation class.
You must register for class, take a placement
test and a GED practice test before signing up
for the official GED tests. Upon receiving adequate scores on the GED practice test, you may
then register for the official GED tests. Online
programs are also available once registration
and orientation are completed.
ADULT BASIC SKILLS & GED
ABE: Adult Basic Skills courses are individualized programs of study for individuals desiring
to learn to read, refresh skills or improve basic
skills in reading, math, writing, social studies
and science.
ABE CATAWBA COUNTY
CLASS LOCATIONS & TIMES
CVCC, EC 1032
1/5 – 4/30 M – F 8:00am – 12:00pm
1/6 – 4/30 T/Th 5:00pm – 8:00pm
CVCC, EC 964
ABE/CED Transition
1/5 – 4/29
M/W 9:00am – 12:00pm
COMPENSATORY EDUCATION
CED: Designed to provide community living
skills and survival skills for adults with mental
retardation.
CVCC, East Campus Room 964
1/6 – 4/28
T
9:00am – 12:00pm
CVCC, East Campus Room 1032
1/7-4/29
W
6:00pm-8:30pm
ABE & GED CATAWBA COUNTY
CLASS LOCATIONS & TIMES
Centro Latino
1/5 – 4/27
M
6:00pm-8:00pm
Cognitive Connections-Sipes Orchard Home
1/5 – 4/30
M – Th 9:30am – 12:30pm & 1pm - 5pm
Connections in Newton
1/6 – 4/30
T/Th 9:15am – 11:45am
CVCC, EC 955
1/5 – 4/30
M – F 8:00am – 12:00pm
CVCC, EC 953
1/10 – 4/25
SAT
9:00am – 12:00pm
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Eastern Catawba Cooperative
Christian Ministries (ECCCM)
1/8 -4/30
Th
9:00am – 12:00pm
Goodwill Industries, Conover
1/5 – 4/28
M/T
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Hickory Chair, Hickory
1/6 – 4/28
T
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Maiden High School -Room 404
1/6 – 4/30
T/Th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Ridgeview Library
1/6 – 4/30
T/Th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Southwest Library
1/8 – 4/30
Th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
GED EAST CAMPUS LAB TIMES
CVCC, EC 953
1/5 – 4/30
M – Th 8:00am – 3:00pm
1/9 – 4/24
F
8:00am – 12:00pm
1/5 – 4/30
M – Th 4:30pm – 8:30pm
1/10 – 4/25
SAT
9:00am – 12:00pm
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
ESL: For adults with limited English skills and
includes survival language, cultural differences,
US history and citizenship requirements. Emphasis will be placed on conversational skills.
Registration is on the first Monday of each
month at 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Call 327-7000, ext 4357 to verify class dates.
CVCC, EC1011
1/5 – 4/30
M - Th
8:00am –2:00pm
1/9 – 4/24
F
8:00am – 12:00pm
1/5 – 4/30
M – Th 5:00pm – 9:00pm
1/10 – 4/25
SAT
9:00am – 12:00pm
CVCC, EC1028Citizenship
2/7 – 4/4
SAT
9:00am– 12:00pm
Centro Latino
1/5 – 4/30
M – F 10:00am – 1:00pm
1/5 – 4/30
M - Th
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Goodwill Industries, Conover
1/5 – 4/30
M/T/Th 6:00PM – 8:30PM
Maiden High School - Room 402
1/6 – 4/30
T/Th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
St. Aloysius Catholic Church
1/5 – 6/30
M/W
10:00am – 1:00pm
St. Aloysius Catholic Church
1/6 – 4/30
T/Th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
1/6 – 4/30
T/Th
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Sweetwater Elementary
1/8 – 4/30
Th
5:00pm – 8:30pm
CVCC ALEXANDER CENTER CLASSES
Adult Basic Skills/GED
CVCC, Alexander Center
1/5 – 4/30
M – F 8:30am – 12:30pm
1/5 – 4/30
M – Th 5:00pm – 9:00pm
English As A Second Language
CVCC, Alexander Center
1/5 – 4/30
M-Th
6:00pm– 8:30pm
1/6 – 4/29
T/W
9:00am – 12:30pm
Compensatory Education
CVCC, Alexander Center
1/5 – 4/29
M/W
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Did you know?
In the last two years CVCC has trained
• 104 Green Belts - 97% success rate
• 47 Black Belts - 89% success rate
Six Sigma and Lean Principles can help your
business eliminate defects, enhance customer
loyalty, reduce costs, improve profitability, provide greater shareholder value and streamline
work processes.
Cake Decorating Intermediate
3/12 – 4/30
Th
6-9 pm
MHS 602
Learn to Play Acoustic Guitar
2/4 – 3/25
W
7 -9 pm
MHS 601
eBay: The Basics of Selling on eBay
4/30
Th
6 -9 pm
MHS 403
Traveling with your Digital Camera
1/8
Th
6 -8 pm
MHS 403
Spring 2009 Class Offerings: Essentials of Interviewing, Performance Appraisals, HR/Employment Law, and Electronics Troubleshooting
CVCC
ALEXANDER CENTER
The next Six Sigma Black Belt Class is
scheduled to begin March 9, 2009.
The next Six Sigma Green Belt is scheduled
to begin January 20, 2009.
For more information contact
Susan Harris at 828-327-7000, ext. 4294
or email: [email protected]
MAIDEN HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OFFERINGS
Basic Skills
English as a Second Language (ESL)
1/6-4/30
T & Th 6:00-8:00 pm
(Computers preferable, not essential)
ABE/GED
1/6-4/30
T & Th 6:00-8:00pm
MHS 404
Computer Classes
Access Basics
5/7 – 5/28
Th
6-9 pm
Excel, Level I
3/31 – 4/21
T
6 -9 pm
Internet Essentials
5/4 – 5/11
W
6-9 pm
Intro to the Personal Computer
& Windows
2/2 – 2/23
M
6-9 pm
Using PowerPoint
3/3 – 3/24
T
6-9 pm
Word - Level I
4/2 – 4/23
Th
6-9 pm
Personal Enrichment
Cake Decorating I
1/15 – 3/5
Th
MHS 602
6-9 pm
COMPUTER EDUCATION
All on-campus Computer
courses also charge a $5 Technology Fee
For more details, call (828)632-8221, ext. 301
Excel – Level I
$55+ $5 tech fee
Students will focus on the toolbar and learn how
to create, edit, save, format, and print spreadsheets. A working knowledge of Windows is
required.
Alex Ctr
3/25 - 4/15
W
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Internet Essentials
$40+ $5 tech fee
A brief overview of the Internet. Learn to save
and organize browser favorites. You will also
cover Newsgroups, Google tricks and other
search engines, plus free time to explore or ask
questions. There is something for all levels of
Internet users. No waivers.
CVCC, AC
2/4 - 2/11
W
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Using PowerPoint
$55 + $5 tech fee
Learn the essentials of developing an effective
presentation supported by appealing transparencies, handouts and speaker notes.
CVCC, AC
4/29 - 5/20
W
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Word – Level I
$55 + $5 tech fee
Learn to create, save, and edit text, set tabs and
margins, block and move text, format documents, use templates and fonts in this exciting
word processing program.
CVCC, AC
2/18 - 3/11
W
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
LICENSE PREP & RECERTIFICATION
Concealed Carry
Handgun Permit Class $75
Learn the requirements of the new concealed
handgun permit law. Topics include when and
where a person can carry a concealed handgun
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and the use of deadly force. No waivers.
CVCC, AC
1/17 – 9/20
S
9:00am – 9:00pm
3/2-3/4
MTW
6:00 – 10:00 pm
4/25
S
9:00am – 9:00pm
5/11-5/13
MTW
6:00 – 10:00 pm
as those already working in a medical setting.
GED or high school diploma required.
Text Required
CVCC, AC
1/6-3/12 TTH
5 :30pm – 8:30 pm
Notary Public
$65
Required for individuals interested in obtaining
a North Carolina Commission as a Notary Public. It covers the qualifications, procedures, and
certification for becoming a notary. A required
guidebook is included in the fee and must be
read prior to class. Students must register in
person at the East Campus or the Alexander
County Center at least 2 days prior to date of
class. No waivers; no refunds.
CVCC, AC
1/15
Th
9 am-12 pm/1-4 pm
CVCC, AC
2/9-2/10
M/T
5:30 pm -8:30 pm
CVCC, AC
3/18
W
9 am-12 pm/1-4 pm
CVCC, AC
4/6 - 4/7
M/T
5:30 - 8:30 pm
CVCC, AC
5/14
Th
9 am-12 pm/1-4 pm
Notary Public - Electronic
(E-Notary) $55
This course provides instruction to individuals who want to become commissioned as an
electronic notary. This class is open to anyone
who currently holds a valid commission as a
Notary Public in North Carolina. No waivers;
no refunds.
CVCC, AC
3/24
T
5:30 - 9:30 pm
CNA I
$80.75
Upon successful completion, students will be
eligible to apply for state exam to be listed
onDHSR NA I Registry. US government issued, signature-bearing photo ID card must be
presented at time of registration. Pathways to
CNA and pre-test required. $80.75 for all CNA
classes due at registration. Text Required
CVCC, AC - (no class 5/25)
3/16-6/8
MW 8:00 am -4:30 pm
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Medical Office
Administrative Procedures
$60
This course will prepare the student for entrylevel work in the physician’s front office. Areas
of study include interpersonal skills, communication, scheduling, medical records management, billing and collecting procedures and
medical law and ethics. Prerequisite: Medical
Terminology. Text Required
CVCC, AC - (no class 4/9)
3/24-5/28 TTh 5:30 pm -8:30pm
Medical Terminology
$60
This study of the professional medical language is directed towards the lay person as well
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Phlebotomy
$167.75
Learn the proper techniques for performing venipuncture and skin puncture. NOTE: Students
will practice sticking technique on each other in
class. After successful completion of the class/
lab portion of class, students will be assigned a
40 hour (1 week) clinical rotation. High school
diploma or GED required. Fees include liability
and student accident insurance, lab fee and CPR
card. Text Required
CVCC, AC
1/13 – 4/16 TTh 8:00am – 1:00 pm
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRAINING
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
(EMT-B)
$65*
Upon successful completion, students will challenge the North Carolina Office of Emergency
Medial Services credentialing exam for EMTBasic. Prerequisite: high school diploma/GED
or pre-test reading at 10th grade level. Criminal
background check required by our clinical affiliates.
Additional fees: liability insurance $14.50,
CPR card $2 & textbook (approx.) $90 + tax.
Additional fees: liability insurance $14.50, CPR
card $2 & textbook (approx.) $130.00 + tax.
Criminal background check required by our
clinical affiliates.
CVCC, AC
1/6 - 5/12
T Th
6:00-10:00 pm
Occasional Saturdays (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
SPECIAL INTEREST
Cooking On A Shoestring
$25
This class is designed to help participants
plan and prepare well-rounded meals while
saving time and money. Class is limited to 10
students.
CVCC, AC
2/2 – 2/23
M
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Guitar (Beginning) $65
In this new class, you will quickly gain a basic
knowledge of tuning, strumming, chords, and
chord charts in this class for beginning students.
Bring your guitar to the first class.
CVCC, AC
1/15 – 3/5
Th
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Intermediate Guitar $65
You should have taken the beginning class or
have a basic knowledge of the guitar, chords,
and chord charts before enrolling in this new
class. Bring your guitar to class. Class limited
to 12 students.
CVCC, AC
3/19 – 5/7
Th
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Spanish for Beginners (Level I) $65
Get an introduction to expressions and vocabulary for basic conversation, with special focus
on travel and food for travelers to a Spanish
speaking country. Textbook required. There are
no waivers; everyone must pay.
CVCC, AC
1/13 – 3/3
T
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
eBay: The Basics of Selling on eBay $10
This 2 hour hands-on course is a fantastic way
to promote a step-by-step approach to individuals ready for seller experience using the world’s
leading online marketplace.
CVCC, AC
3/19
Th
6:00 – 9:00pm
Healthy Brain, Happy Brain! $30
This class teaches the key ingredients to a healthy
brain as one ages. Brain fitness can be achieved
through many everyday activities. The latest
brain research is discussed and activities are
introduced to challenge the aging brain.
CVCC, AC
5/5 – 5/14
T/Th
6:00 – 8:30pm
Home Decorating Basics $65
Students will study the elements of home decorating and complete the activities that will help
launch their own home projects. No waivers;
everyone must pay.
CVCC, AC
1/13 – 3/3
T
6:00 – 8:00pm
3/10 – 4/28
T
6:00 – 8:00pm
Maintaining A Healthy Brain
Through Games $30
Using a variety of games, puzzles and fun activities helps maintain and stimulate brain activity.
Share these games with family members, both
young and old.
CVCC AC
3/2 – 3/23
W
1:00 – 3:30 pm
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Pathways to CNA
$55
Employability skills training for unemployed
and underemployed adults. Students tested on
vocabulary and comprehension. Students learn
roles and duties of CNA I, job seeking and keeping skills related to CNA field. Student must attend only one 12 hr course listed below.
CVCC, AC
1/6, 1/7, 1/8
TWTh
5:00 – 9:00 pm
CVCC, AC
2/10, 2/11, 2/12 TWTh
5:00 – 9:00 pm
CVCC, AC
3/10, 3/11, 3/12 TWTh
5:00 – 9:00 pm
CVCC, AC
4/14, 4/15, 4/16 TWTh
5:00 – 9:00 pm
CVCC, AC
5/12, 5/13, 5/14 TWTh
5:00 – 9:00 pm
Basic Skills Education
Adult Basic Skills/GED
CVCC, Alexander Center
1/5 – 4/30
M – F 8:30am – 12:30pm
1/5 – 4/30
M – TH 5:00pm – 9:00pm
English As A Second Language
CVCC, Alexander Center
1/5 – 4/30
M-TH
6:00pm– 8:30pm
1/6 – 4/29
T/W
9:00am – 12:30pm
Compensatory Education
CVCC, Alexander Center
1/5 – 4/29
M/W
3:00pm – 5:00pm
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Photography - Digital $65
Learn the operations of a digital camera and
what makes digital photography different from
traditional film photography. There is a textbook
required for this class. Students must have digital
camera. This course introduces digital photo
imaging, exploring the use of hardware/software,
image capture, and input/output devices. No
waivers; everyone must pay.
CVCC, AC
2/5 – 3/26
Th
6:00 – 8:00pm
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Please make checks payable to CATAWBA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Mail payment and registration form to CVCC
Corporate & Continuing Education, 2550 Hwy. 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602 or fax to (828) 322-5455 with credit card information,
purchase order or billing authorization letter.
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Catawba Valley Community College
2550 Highway 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602
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