BRCC WCE Magazine Spring 2020 by Blue Ridge Community College

Jan-Aug 2020

Consider a Career in

CYBERSECURITY Read about the Success of these three graduates—page 3

Important dates! WCE Open House

January 11, 10amñ12pm

Healthcare Orientation Sessions: January 14 or February 26, 4:30pm Registration required call to schedule: 540/453-2215

Welding/Machining Open House April 25, 10amñ3pm

FastForward is a great deal! Pay only 1/3 of your tuition! Information on page 3

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BRCC workforce & continuing Education Table of Contents Cyber Security Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Technology/Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Digital Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Healthcare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Construction/Trades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Personal Enrichment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Welding and Machining. . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12

Change your future in weeks. Not years. More Skills. More Opportunity.

FastForward is a program to help Virginians get the jobs they want and the salaries they need. FastForward programs are short-term training courses offered through Virginia’s Community Colleges to help you fast-track your career.

Transportation & Logistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Home/Garden/Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . back More information on every class is available online: brcc.augusoft.net

You pay when enrolling

VA pays at graduation

VA pays after credentialing

Pay only 1/3 of the cost of tuition!*

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HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: 1. WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR CLASS: Pay only 1/3 of the class tuition when enrolling in one of the FastForward approved classes.

2. WHEN YOU COMPLETE THE CLASS: The Commonwealth of Virginia will pay the next 1/3 of the tuition.

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Cyber Security Student Interview

hree recent graduates of the BRCC Cybersecurity program share their experiences—from how they chose the field of cybersecurity, to what they like best about their new careers. Karen, Jay, and Ashley are all Cybersecurity Analysts with Tiber Creek Consulting. While the company is based in Fairfax, VA, they have a remote office in downtown Waynesboro, VA.

What was your previous career? Karen: I worked at a public middle school for 13 years, most recently as a Student Information System Clerk. Jay: Currently I am co-owner and operator of Brown & Co. Hair Design in Harrisonburg, VA. Ashley: PC support at Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center. What sparked your interest in the field of cybersecurity? Karen: I’ve always been interested in IT. Finding out about the GO Virginia Grant and BRCC’s cybersecurity program piqued my interest in the direction of cybersecurity. Jay: I began taking classes at Blue Ridge out of necessity. I wanted to network my work computers with my home computer, and thought that with a little instruction I could do it myself. In order to take the networking class I had to take some prerequisite information system classes, and was hooked from that point. Ashley: I have been interested in computers since I was a child. What were your impressions/feelings about the BRCC program? Karen: The program was great. It provided me with lots of resources for cybersecurity training and certification. The instructor, Dan OBrien, was so helpful in providing information on career opportunities and was always willing to provide feedback and advice whenever I needed it. Ashley: I enjoyed the class. Dan did a good job explaining the individual topics and helping us with the labs.

What is most challenging about your job? Karen: I learn new things every day and consuming so much information in a relatively short amount of time can be challenging at times. But, I love it. Jay: The most difficult part of the job is taking technical information and converting it to language that can be understood by non-technical people. Ashley: I have worked with computers for a while but cybersecurity is definitely different from anything else that I have ever done. What do you like most about your job? Karen: Tiber Creek Consulting is a great company. They created a tool, IntelliGRC, to help streamline and automate cybersecurity assessments for organizations. I use this tool daily and it’s so exciting to be a part of helping companies reduce their information security risks. Jay: Coming from the service industry, I love to help people solve problems. The pay and benefits are great and I really like the flexibility and the ability to work remotely. Ashley: I really like the flexible work arrangements. Any future plans for more training? Karen: Yes, I plan to earn CompTIA A+, Network+ and CySA+ certification by September 2020. CISA will be next in line after those. Jay: I am currently studying for the CompTia Advanced Security Practitioner or CASP certificate. Ashley: I am currently studying for the CySA+ certification.

Computer Coding Boot Camp $1500 FastForward Tuition/$4500 Full Tuition Complete this full-stack web developer boot camp in just seven weeks and become a viable candidate for many local technology jobs! Learn HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Node.js, PHP, SQL, MySQL, and more in structured and intensive classes. Gain key programming and technical problem-solving skills. Earn your Microsoft Technology certification in HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals by passing the certification exam given during class. The program is competitive and will be limited to two groups of 12 students each. Candidates will be selected based on qualifications and ability to commit to the program. Ideal applicants will have some basic knowledge of information technology and computer coding. If you like a challenge and are interested in this program, please complete the application in the class listing on the website at brcc.augusoft.net or email Maressa Fairchild at fairchildm@brcc.edu. Selected applicants will be contacted with the next steps in the process. IT Certification Prep

Selected individuals receive cyber security training for approximately $300, thanks to grants secured by Blue Ridge Community College. The goal of the grants is to train and employ Cyber Security Analysts to work at exciting and challenging new jobs in the valley. A number of our program’s graduates have already obtained good paying, high tech jobs right here in Waynesboro and Harrisonburg! Anyone interested in pursuing a job in cyber security in the Shenandoah Valley may apply, and the ideal candidate has some information technology, networking, and basic cyber security education and/or experience. Military veterans are encouraged to apply. The program includes a cyber security review course, CompTIA Security+ Exam, Cybrary online training, and on-the-job training, and will take approximately three months to complete. Classes are held weekly in the evening for two months at BRCC, and on-the-job training will occur at private company offices in the cities of Harrisonburg, Waynesboro, and Staunton. This is a competitive program and participants will be selected based on qualifications and ability to commit to the program. Individuals who are currently employed, or in college, are eligible. For more information and to fill out an application, please visit: http://www.brcc.edu/ go-va or email Dan OBrien at obriend@brcc. edu.

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TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTER ESPECIALLY FOR THE 50+ CROWD

Absolutely Beginning Computers for the 50+ Crowd Ever feel like you are in over your head when it comes to computers? Dip your toe into shallow end of the computer â&#x20AC;&#x153;poolâ&#x20AC;? as you learn basic computer terminology, how to use a mouse, navigate the Windows 10 environment, create and save a file, as well as how to find it again. $115, Tuesdays, Feb 4-18, 9 am-noon; Instructor: Shirley Matherly

Internet & Social Media for the 50+ Crowd Feeling adrift in the ever-changing and sometimes chaotic waters of the Internet and social media? Chart a course that allows you to stay in touch with family, connect with old friends, and even discover new interests by safely navigating the World Wide Web, Facebook, Instagram, and more. Basic keyboarding/mouse skills helpful. $115, Tuesdays, Mar 17-31, 9 am-noon; Instructor: Shirley Matherly

FUNDAMENTALS Get Started with Computers Overwhelmed by technology? Build your confidence by exploring Windows 10, completing basic computer tasks, creating simple documents, and safely navigating the Internet with a welcoming instructor as your guide.

MASTERY SERIES

FASTTRACK SERIES

Need to start or brush up on your Microsoft Office skills quickly? Our nine-hour FastTrack classes are for you! Keyboarding and mouse skills strongly recommended for all classes.

Need to go a little more in depth with Microsoft Office? Our longer Mastery Series classes are for you! Keyboarding and mouse skills strongly recommended for all classes.

FastTrack Word: Basic Skills

Mastery Series: Excel Level 1 Gain hands-on expertise with Microsoft Excel in this beginning-level course that combines the basics with enough tips and short cuts to keep even the experienced users engaged.

Document formatting is an essential skill for success in the workplace. $119, Tuesdays, Apr 14-28, 9 am-noon; Instructor: Shirley Matherly

FastTrack Excel: Basic Skills

$175, Thursdays, May 14-Jun 4, 6-9 pm; Instructor: Chris Turnage

Jump into Excel with this class designed for students new to the program.

Mastery Series: Excel Level 2

$119, Tuesdays, Feb 4-18, 1-4 pm; Instructor: Shirley Matherly

Take your knowledge of Excel to the next level with this intermediate-level class that contains more complex skills and features.

FastTrack Excel: Intermediate Skills Level-up your skills with this class designed for students already knowledgeable of Microsoft Excel.

$175, Thursdays, Feb 6-27, 6-9 pm; Instructor: Chris Turnage

$119, Tuesdays, Mar 17-31, 1-4 pm; Instructor: Shirley Matherly

Mastery Series: Excel Level 3

FastTrack Access: Basic Skills Discover how Microsoft Access can help you collect, organize, and analyze large amounts of data.

Master Microsoft Excel by delving into the advanced topics of PivotTables, macros, financial functions, and more.

$119, Tuesdays, Apr 14-28, 1-4 pm; Instructor: Shirley Matherly

$205, Thursdays, Mar 19-Apr 16, 6-9 pm; Instructor: Chris Turnage

$185, Wednesdays, Feb 5-Mar 4, 6-9 pm; Instructor: Crystal Armentrout

Get Started with Microsoft Office An absolute must if you are new to Microsoft Office! Get a hands-on introduction to fundamental skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. *Basic keyboarding and mouse skills required. $185, Wednesdays, Apr 8-May 6, 6-9 pm; Instructor: Crystal Armentrout

IT CERTIFICATION PREP CompTIA A+ Certification Review Need guidance or a refresher to assist you in preparing to take the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam? Receive hands-on experience, lecture, practice exams, and study materials to prepare you to receive your A+ Certification. An added bonus - test vouchers are included! Upon completion of the course, you will be prepared to take the certification exam at a local testing center. Prerequisite: A basic understanding of computer systems is desired. $795, Mondays, Mar 16-May 4, 6-9 pm; Instructor: Jim Richerson

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Digital Photography Get to Know Your Digital Camera

Painting with Light Using Long Exposures

Confused by all the buttons, dials, and menus on your digital camera? Discover how your camera controls like shutter speed, aperture, and ISO work and influence each other as well as how they affect the final image. Find out about the various shooting modes, techniques for managing your growing number of images, and ways to share them online. $185, Mondays, Jan 27-Feb 17, 1-4 pm; Instructor: Chuck Almarez

Creating the Composite Image

Experiment with light painting techniques to create images that are unique and sometimes otherworldly, and use your camera to capture images that cannot be seen with the eye or processed by your brain. The results will amaze you and open your world to an entirely new dimension in photography. Please note: A digital camera with shutter speed control and a tripod are required for this class. Please bring to first class meeting. $109, Thursdays, May 28-Jun 4, 1-4 pm; Instructor: Chuck Almarez

Image Editing with Lightroom Discover techniques and tools to select and/or create image components that can be realistically merged and combined with other images so that the result appears as a singular image captured by the camera. Prerequisite: Student must be familiar with image editing in Photoshop. A camera with manual mode and a tripod are strongly recommended. $185, Thursdays, Apr 23-May 14, 6-9 pm; Instructor: Chuck Almarez

Adobe Lightroom has nothing to do with fancy cameras, extreme image editing, or years of experience. It has everything to do with improving your image editing workflow from input to processing to output. Bring $15 to first class for a Lightroom Workbook provided by the instructor. $185, Mondays, Mar 9-30, 1-4 pm or 6-9 pm; Instructors: Chuck Almarez Steve Shires

Beginning Photoshop & Image Editing Image editing is a powerful skill that allows you to be creative and turn photos you like into photos you love! Requires basic computer skills. $185, Mondays, Jan 27-Feb 17, 6-9 pm; Instructor: Chuck Almarez

Photoshop Power Tools Part 1: Selection Tools Continue your image-editing journey with Adobe Photoshop selection tools and open up your creativity. $109, Thursdays, Apr 23-30, 1-4 pm; Instructor: Chuck Almarez

Photoshop Power Tools Part 2: Layers, Masks, and Modes Interested in photomontage, compositing multiple images, or even restoring old photos? Enter the wild and wonderful world of image manipulation and use layers, masks, and modes to build on your image-editing skills. Prerequisite: Experience with Photoshop Selection tools or Photoshop Power Tools Part 1: Selection Tools. $109, Thursdays, May 7-14, 1-4 pm; Instructor: Chuck Almarez

Online Learning—Learn from the comfort of home! See brcc.augusoft.net for more details. Ed2Go offers a wide range of self-paced tutorials, fundamental instructor-led courses, and career training programs that you can take entirely online.

ProTrain offers self-paced, online certificate programs that can train you for the latest, indemand job skills.

UGotClass offers a variety of online certificates and courses geared toward skills for the 21st century.

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HEALTHcare Health Careers Orientation Sessions Required for all FastForward Healthcare Courses. Jan 14 and Feb 26 starting at 4:30 pm Registration required; call to schedule: (540) 453-2215 FastForward Tuition is available while funds last.

FastForward Healthcare Classes Pharmacy Technician - National Certificate

Certified Nurse Aide Course (CNA) $666 FastForward Tuition/$1998 Full Tuition, A certified nursing aide is one of the most important roles in the health care team. This course is for those who wish to become Nurse Aides providing high quality, compassionate care for residents in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, private homes, and hospital patients. Graduating students are eligible to take the NNAAP exam required by the Virginia Board of Nursing. This course meets the Virginia Board of Nursing’s requirement for Nurse Aide Training in Virginia. Prerequisite: Attend Free Healthcare Orientation Session at BRCC. Call to register 540/4532215. CPR and First Aid for Healthcare Providers (Corequisite) TBD

Nurse Aide Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays, Feb 4–Mar 27, 9 am–3:30 pm; Instructor: Carol Anderson Clinical hours at offsite location Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - Mar 6– 24, Clinical site and times TBD

Or Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays, Mar 31–May 22, 9 am–3:30 pm; Instructor: Carol Anderson Clinical hours at offsite location Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, May 1–19, 2020, Clinical site and times TBD

Or Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jun 2–Aug 13, 9 am–3:30 pm; Instructor: Carol Anderson Clinical hours at offsite location Tuesday and Thursday, Jul 21–Aug 6, Clinical site and times TBD

Or Tuesdays & Thursdays, Feb 4–Jun 2, 5:30–9 pm; Instructor: Rebecca Jones Clinical hours at offsite location Tuesday and Thursday, Apr 30–May 26, 2020, Clinical site and times TBD

$250 FastForward Tuition/$750 Full Tuition Are you interested in medicine and its effects on the human body? Under pharmacist supervision, pharmacy technicians: supply medicines to patients, assemble medicines for prescriptions, and provide information to patients and other healthcare professionals. In this course you will learn skills to work as a pharmacy technician and prepare for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Exam through National Healthcareer Association (NHA). NOTE: A working knowledge of Algebra is essential. Note: Class fee includes book and certification exam. Tuesdays, Jan 28–Apr 21, 7–9 pm; Instructor: Bill Wilkes OR Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 19–Jun 30, 7–9 pm; Instructor: Bill Wilkes

Phlebotomy Technician Fall 2020 $733 FastForward Tuition/$2199 Full Tuition The art of drawing blood is called phlebotomy and is a very delicate and intricate skill in the medical world. Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, and donations. Instruction: 64 hours. Optional externship: 40 hours. Graduates qualify for the Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) exam given by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Prerequisite: Attend Healthcare Orientation Session at BRCC. Call to register 540/453-2215. 2020. Instructors: Jessica Monroe & Debra Belcher

Next offered class in Fall

Certified Professional Coder Prep Course $765 FastForward Tuition/$2295 Full Tuition Are you a detail-oriented person? Put those skills to good use and learn what is required for physician medical coding. Instruction includes: medical terminology, beginning through advanced CPT Procedure Coding, HCPCS, and ICD-10 diagnosis coding. Course prepares students to sit for the American Association for Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam. Textbooks, online medical terminology class, AAPC student membership and certification testing fee included in tuition. Prerequisite: Attend Healthcare Orientation Session at BRCC. Call to register 540/453-2215. Tuesdays, Jan 28–Aug 18, 6–9 pm; Instructor: Ashleigh Wagner

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TRADES Certified Clinical Medical Assistant NEW DAY CLASS INTENSIVE $1070 FastForward Tuition/$3210 Full Tuition Have you always wanted to make a meaningful difference in a person’s life? Medical Assisting is one of the fastest growing careers, and just may be for you. Learn to perform basic medical office responsibilities such as reception skills, handling insurance, coding, blood draws, medication administration, vital signs, electrocardiogram, professionalism, and more. This course prepares students for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification through National Healthcareers Association (NHA). This is also one of the classes in the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification program. RMA test is given through the Association of Medical Technologists (AMT). Co-requisite CPR for Healthcare Providers – included in cost of class TBD. Textbook(s) and one certification testing fee included in tuition. Prerequisite: Attend Healthcare Orientation Session at BRCC. Call to register 540/453-2215. Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, Jan 27–Mar 20, 9 am–3:30 pm; Instructor: Melissa Lambert

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant $1070 FastForward Tuition/$3210 Full Tuition Tuesdays & Thursdays, Mar 24–Aug 20, 6–9:30 pm; Instructor: Melissa Lambert

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant NEW SUMMER DAY CLASS $1070 FastForward Tuition/$3210 Full Tuition Monday & Wednesdays, Jun 8–Aug 21, 9 am–3:30 pm & Fridays, 8 am–noon; Instructors: Melissa Lambert

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) $950 FastForward Tuition/$2850 Full Tuition, 2 classes required. Expand your scope of practice and qualify for jobs with employers that set a high standard. This final advanced, hybrid (part online, part in class) course in the RMA program includes anatomy & physiology, pharmacology, EKG, practice management, and RMA exam review. The Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) program is a 720-hour program designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed for the RMA exam, and to function effectively as a medical assistant. The Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification is offered through the Association of Medical Technologists (AMT). Approximately 6 hours of online work per week. Prerequisites: Medical Office Assistant course (MOA) and certification, Certified Clinical Medical course (CCMA) and certification, and 160 hour externship. All prerequisites must be met before registering for this course. Advanced Medical Assisting Monday & Wednesday, Mar 16–Aug 26, 6–8pm

Construction Basic Contractor Business License $209, Wednesdays, Jan 15–Jan 29 or Apr 1–Apr 15 or Jul 15–Jul 29, 6–9 pm; Instructor: Terry Sager

TRADESMAN CONTINUING EDUCATION Online option for Tradesman renewal classes coming in January. In Virginia, electricians, plumbers, and mechanical tradesman are required to attend three hours of continuing education and gasfitters are required to attend a one-hour session for license renewal.

Medical Assistant Externship (160 hours) offsite location Mondays & Fridays, Mar 16–Aug 28, 6–8 pm; Instructor: Carol Anderson

Advanced Medical Assisting Mondays & Wednesdays, Mar 16–Aug 26, 6–8 pm; Instructor: Carol Anderson Medical Assistant Externship (160 hours) Monday–Friday, Mar 16–Aug 28, 2020, 8 am–5 pm; offsite location.

Medical Assistant Externship (RMA) Students work with an externship coordinator and are placed in a medical office/ clinic for a minimum of 160 hours to practice skills learned in class and lab. Externship pre-requisite: CPR for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association, BLS), background check/drug screen, liability insurance, current physical with immunizations, and resume. Externship site may have additional requirements. Monday–Friday, Mar 16–Aug 28, 8 am–5 pm; offsite location; Instructor: Melissa Lambert

Tradesman Electrical Licensing Renewal $125, Saturday, Jan 25 or Apr 25 or Jul 18, 9 am–noon; Instructor: Tom Ward

Tradesman GasFitter Licensing Renewal $65, Thursday, Feb 6 or May 14 or Jul 16, 5:45–6:45 pm; Instructor: Bill Groce

Tradesman HVAC Licensing Renewal $125, Saturday, Feb 1 or Apr 18 or Jul 25, 8–11 am; Instructor: Sam Northington

Tradesman Plumbing Licensing Renewal $125, Thursday, Feb 6 or May 14 or Jul 16, 6:45–9:45 pm; Instructor: Bill Groce

HEALTHCARE NON-FASTFORWARD CLASSES Nurse Re-entry Been away from nursing? This is a self-study course designed to prepare RN’s to re-enter acute care nursing settings by completing online lessons and 80 hours of clinical experience with a preceptor at a local healthcare facility. You will have nine months to complete course modules and clinicals. Call for a registration checklist and more information: 540/453-2215. Prerequisite: RN with current unrestricted VA license and completion of pre-admission paperwork. $275, Feb 10–Nov 30 or Jun 5–Mar 30, Instructors: Carol Anderson & Allison Ortner

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BUSINESS Let Google Do It Drive, Sheets, Docs, and more. Learn how Google Suite can help you import, export, share URL based links, and create collaborate tools for your teams.

Classes with the SHRM symbol are eligible for recertification.

$85, Monday, Mar 2, 1-4 pm; Instructor: Regina Cook

Business Growth through Relationship Development Regardless of what tactic you use for business growth, most people will agree that it is relationship driven. Come, explore Knapp’s Relational Development Model, explore the 10 steps, along with additional tools, and identify how to foster relationships and thus, business growth. This program is valid for 2.75 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. $85, Monday, May 11, 1-4 pm; Instructor: Regina Cook

Hiring the right people is often cited as the number one concern of businesses today. With unemployment at an all-time low, we are all competing for the best and brightest workers. Managers or supervisors responsible for hiring have a direct impact on building a strong, qualified workforce for their organizations. Participants will focus on techniques to hire talented people who enable the organization to achieve its strategic goals. We will explore the importance of linking recruitment goals with overall company goal and mission. Then look at several options to recruit and select employees both effectively and legally. Throughout the course we will examine current issues in talent acquisition, such as leveraging social media and hiring analytics to ensure better quality hires. We will also look at how to onboard employees to promote employee commitment and engagement.

Now that you have hired the right person, you want them to be a part of the organization for many years to come. Employee retention is extremely crucial to your department and the company’s success. Retaining your best employees ensures a solid future along with customer satisfaction and higher sales no matter what kind of department you run. Keeping the best people, once you find them, is easy if you do the right things. In this course, we will review some of the actions you can take, once you have hired new employees and have your team in place, to ensure the best teammates stay. And while they are there, they are as satisfied as possible.

This program is valid for 2.75 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. $99, Thursday, Apr 16, 9 am-noon; Instructor: Sheri L. Bender

This program is valid for 2.75 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. $99, Tuesday, Jun 23, 9 am-noon; Instructor: Sheri L. Bender

Business Communication Certificate The importance of business communication is often overlooked. Most people assume that as long as you can type a sentence or have a voice, you can communicate. And this is true, however, that doesn’t mean your communication is actually effective. For business, effective communication on several levels is required. Otherwise, not only does the business suffer internally, but the bottom line will take a hit as well. Classes can be taken individually or a certificate will be awarded for completing all four sessions. Individual classes, $85; entire series $289, a 15% discount; Instructor: Regina Cook

Public Speaking $85, Monday, Apr 6, 1-4 pm

Technical Writing This program is valid for 2.75 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. $85, Tuesday, Apr 14, 1-4 pm

Effective Presentation & Results through Networking This program is valid for 2.75 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. $85, Monday, Apr 20, 1-4 pm

Business Writing This program is valid for 2.75 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. $85, Monday, May 11, 9 am-noon

Digital Marketing Technologies Certificate Marketing has evolved from the days of luxurious billboard ads and clever TV bits. Most advertising and marketing happens in the digital world. Take time to learn more about some of the most popular platforms that can help you increase your marketing acumen. Classes can be taken individually or a certificate will be awarded for completing all four sessions. Individual classes, $85; entire series $289, a 15% discount; Instructor: Regina Cook $85, Monday, Mar 2, 9 am-noon

Graphic Design with Canva & Animoto

$59, Tuesdays, Mar 17–24, 6:30–9:30 pm; Instructors: Christine Worontzoff & Franklin Showalter

How to Create Engaging Email Marketing $85, Tuesday, Apr 14, 9 am-noon

Creating Prezi Presentations $85, Monday, Apr 6, 9 am-noon

Would you like to strengthen and develop your management skills? Then our Management Essentials Certificate is for you. Take the first steps toward creating more opportunities in your career by registering for this certificate today. A certificate in Management Essentials will be awarded for completing all four sessions. Individual classes, $109; entire series $371, a 15% discount; Instructor: Sherri Bender

Basic HR for Supervisors & Managers

$109, Wednesday, Feb 19, 9 am-noon or Wednesday, Jul 22, 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Conflict Management

This program is valid for 2.75 PDCs for the SHRMCP or SHRM-SCP $109, Wednesday, Feb 26, 9 am – noon or Wednesday, Jul 29, 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Effective Transitions to Management

$85, Monday, Mar 16, 9 am-noon

With the appropriate qualifications, become a licensed teacher in the state of Virginia, while maintaining your current job and responsibilities, using a combination of online and onsite instruction. Visit educateva.com for more information.

Retirement Planning Today

Management Essentials Certificate

CARP Design Principles

Teacher License Career Switcher

Retention Strategies You Can Use

Recruitment Efforts in Today’s Challenging Market

This program is valid for 2.75 PDCs for the SHRMCP or SHRM-SCP $109, Wednesday, Mar 4, 9 am – noon or Wednesday, Aug 5, 5:30pm – 8:30pm

How to Give and Receive Feedback

This program is valid for 2.75 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP $109, Wednesday, Mar 11, 9 am – noon or Wednesday, Aug 12, 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Design-Based Thinking This program is valid for 2.75 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. $85, Monday, Apr 20, 9 am-noon; Instructor: Regina Cook

Process Improvement This program is valid for 2.75 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. $85, Monday, Mar 16, 1-4 pm; Instructor: Regina Cook

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Music The Art of Coaching: What’s on Your Canvas? To remain competitive, companies need to retain valuable employees, address problems that interfere with productivity, and help employees achieve their full potential. The traditional method of managing employees is becoming less effective. Proactive leaders are involving people in their own development— and the best way to do this is allowing them to create. Most people say they don’t have time to coach. People also say that they don’t think they have the right skills. Some say that they find it difficult to coach people who are different from themselves. Others say that they are not sure they know the right approach to take. In this session, we will explore our creative sides and compare coaching to an art class. This program is valid for 2.75 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. $99, Wednesday, Jul 15, 9 am-noon; Instructor: Sheri L. Bender

Human Resource Management Certificate If you are involved with supervising or hiring employees, this certificate is for you! This three-part series will focus on equipping you with the best tools to have a positive impact on the bottom line of your organization, while teaching you how to best comply with myriad employment laws. Learn to attract, train, and manage the “right” people, in the right way. Take individual classes, $96 each, or enroll in the entire series for $244, a 15% discount. A certificate in Human Resource Management will be awarded for completing all three sessions: This program is valid for 6.75 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® (2.25 PDC per class).

Human Resource Law This program is valid for 2.25 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. $96, Thursday, Jan 30, 2-4:30 pm or Thursday, Jun 4, 6-8:30 pm; Instructor: Tim Nicely

Employee Recruitment & Interviewing This program is valid for 2.25 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. $96, Thursday, Feb 6, 2-4:30 pm or Thursday, Jun 11, 6-8:30 pm; Instructor: Tim Nicely

Performance & Compensation Management

This program is valid for 2.25 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. $96, Thursday, Feb 13, 2-4:30 pm or Thursday, Jun 18, 6-8:30 pm ; Instructor: Tim Nicely

Dynamic Percussion: Drum Your Way to Exhilaration! Explore your muscial rhythm abilities this spring. Learn about a variety of drum sets and percussion instruments—acoustic vs electronic; rhythms and more! Instructor provides drum kits, including cymbals; bring your own drum sticks and practice pad. $149, Tuesday, Feb 4–Mar 10, 6–8 pm; Instructor: Joshua Burtner

Drum Your Way to Exhilaration: Beyond the Basics (Level 2) Focused on developing your own drumming technique and personal style, learn to implement your favorite genre of music, while covering a wide range of artistic musical options. Explore ways to approach the drum set as an instrument. Incorporate your new and advanced techniques into playing, and accomplish “beyond the basics”. Bring your own drum sticks and practice pad. $149, Thursdays, Feb 6–Mar 12, 6–8 pm; Instructor: Joshua Burtner

Beginning Mandolin: Get the Rhythm Pick and grin your way through this fun beginner’s course, covering a variety of music genres, including bluegrass. You’ll learn chord positions, basic music theory, simple techniques with right and left hands – and how to play basic tunes and melodies. Limited enrollment; register early! Bring your own mandolin to class. $189, Tuesday, Feb 4–Mar 10, 7:30–9 pm; Instructor: Jeff Hensley

Bluegrass Banjo for Musical Enthusiasts, Level 1 $189, Tuesday, Feb 4–Mar 10, 5:30–7:30 pm; Instructor: Jeff Hensley

Keep on Pickin’—Banjo Level 2 $189, Tuesday, Mar 17–Apr 21, 5:30– 7:30 pm; Instructor: Jeff Hensley

Beginning Guitar for Adults: Strum Your Happy Though all beginners are welcome, this course is specifically geared towards those who know a few chords and want to play songs! Bring a functioning, recently tuned guitar and a clip on tuner (available at any local music store). Acoustic or electric guitar (no amplifiers permitted). Your preferred musical genre will be a component of your study plan. Regular take home handouts included. Class size limited; enroll early. $189, Tuesday, Mar 10–Apr 14, 4–6 pm; Instructor: Danny Dolinger

Classic Country Electric Guitar In this class we’ll explore the basics of how to get there. Covering primary equipment choices, along with a little chicken pickin’, some stock country riffs, and a few steel guitar bends, you’ll be on the retro road in no time! If you’re comfortable playing barre chords, you are at a good intermediate level for this class. Bring a tuned, playable electric guitar, a small polite amp, a guitar cable, a pick or two, and a tuner. $189, Mondays, Feb 10–Mar 16, 6:30–8:30 pm; Instructor: Danny Dolinger

Find Your Voice/Maximize It! Join a group of singers in this voice class, tailored to individual student interests, including solo and group singing for events, weddings, funerals, and other settings. Topics include posture, breath management, resonance, range, agility, diction, stage presence, and choosing and performing appropriate repertoire. No ability needed to read music; not necessary to be a strong singer to thrive in this class; Dr. Linell Moss works individually at your level to maximize your singing talents. $109, Mondays & Wednesdays, Feb 3–Mar 9, 4:30–6 pm; Instructor: Dr. Linell Moss OR $109, Mondays, Mar 16–Apr 20, 5–6:30 pm; Instructor: Dr. Linell Moss

Jamming With Friends in the Valley Playing music by yourself? You may be missing a lot of fun and fellowship! The Shenandoah Valley is rich with bluegrass and old-time open jam sessions. Explore how to play music with others in an informal (jam) setting. Touching on etiquette and expectations at established bluegrass and old time jams; primary objective will be learning to make music together. If you can tune your instrument and play a few songs, you’re ready for this class. Focus will be simple “Americana” styles: bluegrass, country, folk, old time, early rock and pop. All acoustic instruments, and quiet/polite electric guitars/bass guitars are welcome; no drums please—though “polite percussion” (wash boards, shakers) is fine. Bring your tuned instrument, tuner, your favorite song to share with the group – and a team spirit. Early Bird Registration by Feb 1: $109 $129, Tuesday, Mar 10–Apr 14, 6:30–8:30 pm; Instructor: Danny Dolinger

Beginning Ukulele—Part 1 $99, Thursdays, Feb 6–Feb 27, 6:30–8 pm; Instructor: Richard Adams

Ukulele Next Level—Part 2 $119, Thursdays, Mar 5–26, 6:30–8 pm; Instructor: Richard Adams

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PERSONAL ENRICHMENT NEW ART BUSINESS/MARKETING COURSES

Virginia Artists in the Marketplace (VA-AIM) Virginia Artists in the Marketplace (VA-AIM) is the first residency program of its kind in the Shenandoah Valley. The 2020 program is presented in collaboration with Arts Council of the Valley, BRCC and studioELL. Bringing a new cohort together in May 2020, the group will dive deep into their studio practices and what it means to be a professional artist in today’s contemporary moment. Residency includes lectures, workshops and seminars on a variety of professional practice topics: artist resumes/CVs, artist statements, branding, websites and web identities, applying to opportunities, exhibitions, and taxes and liability, among other topics. An hour lunch is scheduled both days; bring a bag lunch or network at one of the local deli options. The 2-day residency will conclude with a group exhibition at Arts Council of the Valley in January 2021. Sessions are led by studioELL Founder and Director John Ros. Application Period: Jan 1 - Apr 3, 2020. Additional info at http://studioell.org/. $150, Saturday & Sunday, May 16–17, 10 am–5 pm; Instructor: John Ros

Marketing Principles for Artists & Musicians: Impact, Inspire, Compel, Act NEW Artists and musicians – this one’s for creative minds or small business entrepreneurs. If you’re looking for that extra edge to boost sales, or ensure your event maximizes attendance, attend this workshop to gain the latest marketing techniques, designed specifically for the business entrepreneur. Terry Whitmore, BRCC Principles of Marketing professor, will engage and enlighten attendees, sharing key principles to take your business to the next level of revenue–generating possibility. Topics include distribution, strategies, personal selling, pricing objectives, and most importantly, consumer buying behavior. Limited enrollment; register early. Early Bird Registration by Feb 10: $149 $165, Fridays, Mar 20–Apr 3, 9 am–noon; Instructor: Terry Whitmore

ART HANDS-ON: BRCC INSPIRES – YOU CREATE Beginners Stained Glass: Start First Class! The first class – in this beginner’s group – completing a suncatcher and colorful stained glass panel. Assorted patterns available, with basic tools provided. Bring $35 to first class for project metals and stained glass for suncatcher Early Bird Registration by Jan 20: $150 $169, Mondays, Feb 3–Mar 9, 5–7 pm; Instructor: Lisa Morrison

Stained Glass Mosaic Window Create a beautiful stained glass mosaic window! Learn glass on glass mosaic techniques. Bring an old window frame & join this creative class; no previous stained glass experience required. Supplies/tools provided by instructor; bring $30 to first class for glass and grout. Early Bird Registration by Jan 20: $150 $169, Mondays, Feb 3–Mar 9, 2–4 pm; Instructor: Lisa Morrison

Modern Metal Art

Watercolor Sketching

Create metal art sculpture Expanded Enhance your use using modern welding of watercolor sketching equipment in BRCC’s Welding techniques. Explore “pencil + Lab! Students will receive watercolor” strategies, washes, instruction in welding safety brushwork, color, inks, and and safe shop practices for all watercolor crayons. Beginnerequipment. Requirement: Bring goggles and to-intermediate course. Bring leather hand gloves to each $20 to first class for supplies, class session. provided by the instructor. Register by Feb 17. $455, Fridays, Mar 6–Apr 10 or May 8 – Jun 12, 8:30 am–noon; $185, Mondays, Feb 24–Mar Instructor: Andrew Folsom 30, 4:30–6:30 pm; Instructor: John A. Hancock Watercolor Sketching

Watercolor: Love Explore the use of Animals? Paint Your watercolor as a sketching medium. In addition, experiment Favorite with ink + watercolor pencils Turn your best animal in this beginner’s course. Bring into a painting. Learn the use $20 to first class for supplies/ of color, perspective, and provided by instructor. Register backgrounds. Bring an 8x10 by Feb 17. animal picture with $25 to the first class for supplies. Register $185, Mondays, Feb 24–Mar 30, by Feb 24 – limited class size. 6:30–8:30 pm; Instructor: John A. Hancock $129, Mondays, Mar 9–30, 5:30–8 pm; Instructor: Juliette Swenson

Zentangle: Yoga for the Brain Learn a relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing small, structured patterns. Discover artistic talent you never thought you had. Bring $15 to first class for supplies/provided by instructor. Register by Feb 19. $129, Tuesday, Feb 25–Mar 31, 6–8 pm; Instructor: Sandra Blade, CZT

Glazing 101 Unlock the secrets to successful glazing, broaden your understanding of glazing techniques, and discover winning glaze combinations. For beginner/ intermediate student, who has taken at least one BRCC Continuing Education ceramics course. Basic pottery experience IS required.; each student will be provided 10 pounds of clay; supplies/tools; bring an apron and towel. $165, Wednesdays, May 20–Jun 24, 5–7 pm; Instructor: Liz Beavers

Hand-Building Pottery: Sculptural Forms Beginners—with clay experience—will explore new forms and decorative techniques in hand-building projects with instructor/sculptor Liz Beavers. Course fee covers tools, supplies, 25 pounds of clay; bring a towel and mask. $245, Wednesdays, Jan 22–Mar 25, 5–7 pm; Instructor: Liz Beavers OR $245, Mondays & Wednesdays, Jun 1–Jul 8, 10 am–noon; Instructor: Liz Beavers

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PERSONAL ENRICHMENT POTTERY Make Your Pottery a Canvas with Handmade Tiles Learn the process of tile-making from start to finish, including design, pattern and construction. Students need to have taken at least two BRCC beginning pottery courses to enroll; additional (outside of class) practice time is required between sessions. Course fee covers tools, supplies, 10 pounds of clay; bring towel and mask. $159, Wednesdays, Apr 1–May 6, 5–7 pm; Instructor: Liz Beavers

Mold that Clay! Expand Your Ceramic Options with Molds Learn how to use hump, slump, drop, and two-part plaster molds. Prior basic ceramics experience is helpful, yet not required. Three (3) Fridays of making work, with glazing the 4th Friday (2 weeks after 3rd class). $145, Fridays, Feb 7–Mar 6, 9–11 am; Instructor: Jessica Martinkosky

Pottery Creations with Style: Tried and True Made New $215, Tuesdays, Jan 14–Mar 3, 4–6:15 pm; Instructor: Phill Ungar $215, Thursdays, Jan 16–Mar 5, 10 am–12:15 pm; Instructor: Phill Ungar $215, Thursdays, Jan 16–Mar 5, 6–8:15 pm; Instructor: Phill Ungar $215, Tuesdays, Mar 10–Apr 28, 4–6:15 pm; Instructor: Phill Ungar $215, Thursdays, Mar 12–Apr 30, 10 am–12:15 pm; Instructor: Phill Ungar $215, Thursdays, Mar 12–Apr 30, 6–8:15 pm; Instructor: Phill Ungar $215, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jun 16–Jul 16, 4–6:15 pm; Instructor: Phill Ungar

Raku-Fired Ceramics Workshop Raku is an exciting fast-firing process that produces beautiful and one-of-a-kind surfaces. Make wheel-thrown and hand-built raku pieces. Register early; limited enrollment. Prior basic ceramic experience IS required. Early Bird Registration by Feb 1: $150; fee includes clay/supplies; bring a bag lunch. Rain date is Sunday, Apr 5. $169, Saturdays, Mar 21–Apr 4, 9 am–2 pm; Instructor: Jessica Martinkosky

YOUTH

CREATIVE WRITING Creative Writing Workshop for All This course demonstrates how to use writing devices like imagery, metaphor, voice, character, and structure to enhance your writing and communicate more powerfully. Bring your favorite writing utensil and a notebook. $149, Mondays, Mar 23–Apr 27, 6–9 pm; Instructor: Susan Facknitz

Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost: American Icons Frost and Dickinson wrote some of our favorite poems in American literature. We remember their lines, but maybe not the contexts from which they originated. We know, “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,” but what does this mean? Why did Frost write this poem? We heard: “Because I could not stop for Death/ He kindly stopped for me,” but what is going on here? Who is this person and why couldn’t they stop for Death? Talking about these poets, their poems, and their lives will provide a deeper appreciation for their writings. We will revisit America in the 1800’s when Dickinson was writing her poems; talk about the America of the early 20th century that Frost, ironically, had to leave in order to become America’s favorite poet. Discussing these most memorable poets and their unique lives will result in a better understanding of the motivations behind their famous work. Bring a friend to this fascinating reading / discussion journey. $129, Mondays, Mar 23–Apr 27, 4–6 pm; Instructor: Susan Facknitz

Writing with Flair Focus on the principles of craft, style, rhythm, form, subject matter, symbolism, imagery and metaphor. content, creating vignettes, stories, poems – from beginning drafts through revisions. Bring a writing pad, your favorite pen, and your imagination! $129, Tuesdays, Feb 18–Mar 24, 4–6 pm; Instructor: Cynthia Atkins OR $129, Tuesdays, Feb 18–Mar 24, 6:30–8:30 pm; Instructor: Cynthia Atkins

Writing: Tell Your Story, Find Your Voice Whether you want to pass written memories on to future generations, write a poetry collection, or begin that first chapter of a novel this class is for you! Bring your favorite writing utensil and a notebook. Early Bird registration by Jan 5: $149 $159, Thursdays, Jan 23–Feb 20, 6–8:30 pm; Instructor: Angela Carter

SAT I Prep $150, Mondays, Mar 23-Apr 27, 6-9 pm; Instructors: Karen Ruozzi & Judy Hevener

School Drama for the Drama-less Homeschooler: A Theatre Crash Course (ages 10-16) This workshop is designed to fit into a busy homeschooler’s schedule. You will begin by learning the foundational techniques actors need to know, followed by examining theater procedure and etiquette. Discover how to function in lead roles, ensemble, and every part in between. When the basics are done, you will explore specific strategies to be a better performer by analyzing character, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and receiving consistent instructor feedback. Theater is about developing as a performer and fitting into something bigger, so get the skills to start that process. What you learn here will positively impact many aspects of your life. The last class (Apr 7) will be a showcase of monologues and scenes for parents, family, and friends. $99, Tuesdays, Feb 25-Apr 7, 2-4 pm; Instructor: Scott Gilman

Theatre Workshop for Youth: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (ages 9-16) If you are between the ages of 9 and 16 (grades 4-11), you can participate in a 13-week workshop culminating in a Fine Arts Center Theatre performance! In addition to dramatic exercises designed to hone acting skills, you’ll rehearse a wonderful adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s beloved Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Follow that rabbit to a delightful, entertaining world of childhood fantasies. Alice journeys into a world of talking animals, comic royalty and races where the contestants run in circles! There are also the Mad Hatter’s frantic tea party, the watch-carrying White Rabbit and talking flowers. Along the way, Alice must deal with a sneezing duchess and a baby that turns into a pig! The finale has Alice watching a trial, but she suddenly finds herself the accused! The play gives a modern view to an old classic, where nonsense makes quite good sense. Registered students will audition the second Saturday, Feb. 22 at 9 am. NOTE: May 9 class will be held from 1-4 pm. Double Tech is Monday, May 25; Dress Rehearsals are Tue-Wed, May 26-27; Performances are Thurs-Sun, May 28-31. $275, Saturdays, Feb 15-May 23 (no class Mar 21 & Apr 11), 9 am-noon; Instructor: Justine Mackey

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WELDING WELDING/MACHINING

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, April 25 from 10 am to 3 pm 4901 Crowe Dr, Mt Crawford, VA 22841 Hot dogs and hamburgers from the BRCC Welder’s Grill will be served! Visitors can try out the VRTEX welding simulators and watch milling and turning demonstration in the Mobile Machine Shop.

Welding Fundamentals $666 FastForward Tuition/$1998 Full Tuition Learn and practice the basic welding processes most commonly used in industrial fabrication: OxyFuel Welding, Brazing and Cutting along with Plasma Cutting, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (including Flux-Core Welding). This class also covers safety procedures, common shop practices, welding tools and equipment, and welding drawing interpretation. The second part of the class will focus on refining skills required to make flat, vertical and overhead welds on Steel Plate. You’ll be engaged in extensive practice welding using the SMAW (also known as Stick Welding) and FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding). The completed course prepares students to take the AWS qualification test in 1G (Flat), 3G (Vertical) and 4G (Overhead) positions in accordance with D1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel. These skills will prepare students for employment as entrylevel Structural Welders. Includes an 8-week basic skills class and an 8-week intermediate skills class. Classes run mid Feb–Jun, May–Sep, and mid July–Dec with day and evening hours available.

Pipe Welding I: SMAW $566 FastForward Tuition/$1698 Full Tuition This class focuses on the techniques used for welding pipe. The shielded metal arc (SMAW) welding process is used to perform practice welds on pipe diameters from 2–12 inches. Basic pipe-fitting practices will be demonstrated using butt weld and socket weld fittings to progress through learning to weld pipe in horizontal and vertical positions. One-on-one coaching, welding demonstrations and welding videos will be used to illustrate the techniques the student must follow to successfully pass the 6G qualification test. All Pipe Welding Qualification testing is done in accordance with ASME Section IX Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and AWS D1.1, Structural Welding Code Steel. (ASME SMAW certification) Prerequisite – Welding Fundamentals and 3G welding certification. Mondays & Tuesdays, May 4–Sep 14, 1:30–4:30 pm; Instructor: Wiley Perry or Saturdays & Sundays, May 9–Jun 28, 9 am–4 pm; Instructor: Andrew Folsom

Welding Fabrication I: GMAW $375 FastForward Tuition/$1125 Full Tuition This class focuses on welding and fabrication skills used in building welded metal projects. Students will create a working drawing and bill of materials, factor in total costs and weight of their project, cut and tack-weld all components together, and make final welds to complete the job. Welding safety using various welding processes (GTAW, GMAW and SMAW) and safe shop practices will be discussed and demonstrated. The class will also have a team project utilizing the Ercolina Pipe Bending system where each team will build a section of handrail according to shop drawings. This project will include job planning, material cost estimation, pipebending, and team building skills. Training on all types of weld shop equipment will be included and students will build a small welded project to keep. (AWS GMAW certification) Prerequisite – Welding Fundamentals or previous welding experience is recommended. Wednesdays & Thursdays, Feb 26–Apr 16 or May 6–Jun 25 or Jul 22–Sep 10, 1:30–4:30 pm; or Saturdays & Sundays, Jul 25–Aug 16, 9 am–4 pm; Instructor: Andrew Folsom

Pipe Welding II: GTAW $566 FastForward Tuition/$1698 Full Tuition This class will provide the student with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to do both manual and orbital GTAW welding of carbon steel pipe and sanitary stainless tubing. The GTAW welding process will be used for practice welds on pipe diameters from 2–6 inches on butt weld, socket weld, and groove weld pipe fittings. Walking the cup welding technique, manual purge welding set up, weld parameters, purge gas verification, flow rates, and basic pipe-fitting practices will be covered. Orbital welding training will be covered on stainless sanitary tubing using an Orbitalum Orbital Welding system. All stainless sanitary welding will be done in accordance with ASME BPE1997 and ASME B31.3. (ASME GTAW certification) Prerequisite – Welding Fundamentals and/or previous GTAW welding experience is recommended. Saturdays & Sundays, Feb 29–Apr 19, 9 am–4 pm; Instructor: Andrew Folsom

All classes at the BRCC Welding and Machining Facility unless otherwise noted.

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MACHINING Fundamentals of Fabrication $299 FastForward Tuition/$897 Full Tuition This class is designed to introduce a student to machine tools and machining. Students will learn about precision measuring tools and how to use them, including: how to obtain precise measurements, how to read and understand mechanical drawings, what tolerances are and how a machinist makes parts within the specific dimensions. Machine shop safety and safe practices will be discussed and demonstrated. The types of machine tools that are used to create complex components in industry and how they work will be covered, as well as cutting speeds and feed rates for milling and turning operations. The NIMS Machining credential program will be explained and the first NIMS project the students will make will be reviewed. Students will take a NIMS online quiz (Measurement, Materials and Safety) to earn a NIMS credential. Class fee includes book. This class will meet in the assigned classroom (T114) on our main campus, in the Technology Building. Mondays & Tuesdays, Feb 24–Apr 14 or May 4–Jun 29 or Jul 20–Sep 14, 6–9 pm; Instructor: Mark Gilland

Machine Tool I $299 FastForward Tuition/$897 Full Tuition

Machine Tool II $299 FastForward Tuition/$897 Full Tuition

The fundamentals for manual machine tool practices for the lathe, mill, and drill press will be explained and demonstrated during this class. Topics include: machine tool safety, proper drilling speeds, and different types of drill bits and their coatings related to drill press operations. You will work side-by-side with your instructor to complete NIMS machining projects on new ProtoTrak machines. Students will complete a NIMS Machine Tool project and take a NIMS online quiz (Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout) to earn a NIMS credential. Safety glasses are required. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Fabrication. Mondays & Tuesdays, Feb 24–Apr 14 or May 4–Jun 29 or Jul 20–Sep 14, 6–9 pm; Instructor: Keith Dennis

This class continues to explain the technical aspects of manual machine tool practices as they relate to more advanced drill press operations, including job planning and management tasks, benchwork tasks, basic mathematics, applying the machinery’s handbook, basic measurement, basic machining theory, and layout. Students will create a NIMS machining project that will be completed with the instructor working side-by-side. The class will be completed with an online NIMS quiz (Drill Press Skills) to earn a NIMS credential. Safety glasses are required. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Fabrication and Machine Tool I. Wednesdays & Thursdays, Feb 26–Apr 16 or May 6–Jun 25, 6–9 pm; Instructor: Brian Meek

Turning Operations I: Turning Between Centers (Machine Tool Practices) $533 FastForward Tuition/$1599 Full Tuition This intermediate-level machining course will continue to explain turning operations on the manual lathe with the addition of detailed instruction in turning a part between centers. Different turning operations that will be performed on the NIMS student project will be discussed and demonstrated, such as threading, knurling, and parting. Job planning with respect to turning between centers will be discussed and demonstrated. There will be a NIMS turning project as well as a NIMS online exam (Turning/Chucking and Turning/Turning between centers) to earn NIMS credentials. Prerequisite – Fundamentals of Fabrication, Machine Tool I, Machine Tool II, and Machine Tool III: Milling. Wednesdays & Thursdays, May 6–Sep 10, 6–9 pm; Instructor: Staff

Machine Tool III: Milling $299 FastForward Tuition/$897 Full Tuition This class introduces the manual milling machine. The student will learn about each part and function of the machine, machine tool safety, the different cutting tools and materials, as well as different milling operations and set up. Students will be given drawings of milling projects they will make using the machining skills learned during the class. NIMS credential will be earned by successful completion of milling projects and online testing. Prerequisite – Fundamentals of Fabrication, Machine Tool I & II Wednesdays & Thursdays, Jul 22–Sep 10, 6–9 pm; Instructor: Brian Meek

Heat Treating and Metallurgy $299 FastForward Tuition/$897 Full Tuition Get hands-on experience in milling, precision grinding, metallurgy, heat treating, and tempering of tool steels while completing the NIMS project 2.7b – Surface Grinding. Learn the components and safe operation of the surface grinder. Use hardness testers, Rockwell and Brinnel scales. Gain an understanding of tool steel elements and different uses of tool steels in industry. Prerequisite – Fundamentals of Fabrication, Machine Tool I, Machine Tool II, and Machine Tool III: Milling Wednesdays & Thursdays, Jul 22–Sep 10, 6–9 pm; Instructor: Todd Day

The Art of Knifemaking This class will take you from start to finish through the design, grinding, finishing and polishing of your own custom fixed-blade knife. Free-hand flat and hollow grinding techniques will be demonstrated, as well as heat treating and tempering, as participants fabricate a knife blade of their own design. Learn silver-brazing techniques, design bolsters and hand guards for your blade. Discuss handle materials, designs, and decorative file work. Finishing practices will help you complete your own custom knife! Register two weeks in advance of first class date. All knife class students must be familiar with basic hand tools and workshop practices. Safety instruction will be covered during the first class period. Clear safety glasses and leather work gloves are required on first day of class. No exceptions. $455; Saturdays, Feb 22–Apr 11, 8 am–noon; Instructor: Don Moran FastForward tuition is available while funds last.

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Transportation & Logistics Logistics

Commercial Driving

Certified Logistics Associate $400 FastForward Tuition/$1200 Full Tuition Gain foundational knowledge and skills common across all aspects of supply chain logistics. This course is a required prerequisite for the Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) program and is necessary to gain entry-level knowledge into warehousing and distribution. Monday–Friday, Mar 23–Apr 1 or Jun 22–Jul 1, 8:30 am–4:30 pm; Instructor: Jeanie Niebel

Certified Logistics Technician $600 FastForward Tuition/$1800 Full Tuition The Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) course addresses the core technical competencies of higher skilled frontline material handling workers in supply chain warehouses and distribution centers. Specific instruction includes product receiving, product storage, inventory control, evaluation of transportation modes, dispatching and tracking. This newly designed curriculum also includes a three-day forklift training of stand up and sit down machines and current employability skills training. Monday–Friday, Apr 2–10 or Jul 2–17, 8:30 am–4:30 pm; Instructor: Jeanie Niebel

Forklift Training Sit Down Forklift Operation

Commercial Drivers License Class A $1500 FastForward Tuition/$4500 Full Tuition Get the skills to become a CDL Class A commercial driver through this intensive program of classroom, practice range, and over-the-road training. Our CDL staff are DMV certified examiners; final skills testing now provided on-site. Course prerequisite: Class A Learner’s Permit and current DOT (Department of Transportation) physical. Monday–Friday, Jan 6–Feb 7 (no class on 1/20) or Feb 10–Mar 13 or Mar 16–Apr 17 or Apr 20–May 22 or May 26 – Jun 26 or Jun 29 – Jul 31, 8:30 am–4:30 pm; Instructor: Jim Butler Saturdays & Sundays, Jan 4–Mar 22 or May 2–Jul 19, 8:30 am–4:30 pm; Instructor: Jim Butler

Commercial Driver’s License Class B $700 FastForward Tuition/$2100 Full Tuition Learn to drive a Class B straight in 8-10 days! Get hands-on experience. Our CDL staff are DMV certified examiners; final skills testing now provided on-site. Course prerequisite: Class B Learner’s Permit and current DOT (Department of Transportation) physical. Monday–Friday, Jan 21–31 or Feb 24–Mar 6 or Mar 30–Apr 10 or May 18 –29 or Jul 13 – 24, 8:30 am–4:30 pm; Instructor: Bill Boyd

CDL Learner’s Permit Training

Get hands-on training from certified instructors on sit down electric and propane forklifts. This is an intense one-day training which earns a certificate of completion and a wallet card for verification. $195, Monday, Jan 13 or Feb 17 or Mar 16 or Apr 13 or May 18 or Jun 15 or Jul 20, 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Stand Up Forklift Operation Get hands-on training from certified instructors on stand up electric reach forklifts and walk behind electric pallet lifts. This is an intense one-day training which earns a certificate of completion and a wallet card for verification.

This course is required to retake the DMV Commercial Driver General Knowledge test. If you have been unsuccessful in passing the General Knowledge portion of the CDL Learner’s Permit testing, this 40-hour DMVapproved curriculum will offer valuable knowledge and allow you to retake the learner’s permit test. $500, Monday – Friday, Jan 6 –10 or Feb 10 –14 or Mar 16 –20 or Apr 20 –24 or May 26 –29 or June 29 – Jul 2, 8:30am-4:30pm

Motorcycle Training

Beginning Motorcycle Rider Course

$195; Tuesday, Jan 14 or Feb 18 or Mar 17 or Apr 14 or May 19 or Jun 16 or Jul 21, 8:30 am–4:30 pm

$185, Saturday & Sunday, see website for dates

Motorcycle Jump Start Course $79, Friday, see website for dates

Coming to BRCC in Fall 2020: Safety courses from the Mid Atlantic OSHA Training Institute Education Center! WCE Open House January 11, 10am – 12pm Plecker Center BRCC Weyers Cave

Healthcare Orientation Sessions: Tuesday, January 14 or Wednesday, February 26 starting at 4:30pm Registration required, call to schedule: 540/453-2215

Welding/Machining Open House Saturday, April 25 10am–3pm Welding Facility

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AVIATION Aviation

Commercial Pilot Certificate

Preparing for the FAA Part 107 Certification and the Basics of Drone Technology $225 FastForward Tuition/$675 Full Tuition Would you like to learn how to fly a drone with skill while ensuring safe and legal operation? This course focuses on the content required for an individual to earn the FAA Part 107 certificate, which is required to operate a drone commercially. While also giving the student hands-on flying time with provided DJI drones, students will gain knowledge in operating regulations and procedures, safety, airspace classifications, weather, maintenance and inspection, and loading/performance. Drones serve a variety of essential purposes in a number of industries, whether it’s real estate, agriculture, engineering or media and the industrial applications of UAV technology continue to grow. Tuesdays, Feb 11-Mar 31, 5-7:30 pm or Monday-Thursday, Jul 13-Jul 23, 4-6:30 pm; Instructor: Mark Fitzgerald

Ready for take-off into an exciting career? BRCC’s commercial pilot program provides hands-on pilot training to ensure you’re up and flying right away with the right stuff. Our knowledgeable instructors focus on providing practical learning with in-flight training that will prepare you for a successful aviation career. BRCC is partnering with Blue Ridge Aviation to offer the flight training components of this program; students are required to pay additional fees directly to them as the contracted flight school. Classes start the first Monday of each month. For more information, contact Alex Kelley at 540/246-9407.

Private Pilot Ground School & Flight Training Start your flying journey with this course that presents the fundamental principles of flight including theory of flight, aircraft standards and specifications, basic aircraft construction, weight and balance, navigation, meteorology, principles of radio communication and application of aero physics. Prepares students for the FAA examination for private pilot rating.

Instrument Pilot Ground School & Flight Training This course covers principles applicable to instrument aviation requirements, and includes study of aerodynamics pertaining to instrument flight, flight instruments and airways. Prepares students for the FAA examination for instrumentpilot rating.

Commercial Pilot Ground School & Flight Training Ready to earn your Commercial Pilots license? Learn the advanced theory of flight covering navigation, meteorology, radio communication, aerophysics and performance. Studies federal aviation regulations. Prepares students for the FAA examination for the commercial pilot rating.

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Beekeeping: Getting Started

$99, Tuesdays, Mar 3-Apr 21, 6:45-8:15 pm; Instructor: Amy Tussing

Basic Landscape Design Start with the basics and build a beautiful landscape design for your home. The fundamentals will be covered: properties of scale, form, balance, and function, as well as texture of plants and materials in the landscape and how they interact. Look at how simplicity, repetition, accent, variety, balance and color work together to bring about a unified landscape. Hardscapes, aquascaping, and nightlighting will be covered, and there will be discussions about trees and shrubs, as well as perennials and annuals.

$119, Thursdays, Jan 23-Mar 5 (no class Feb. 20), 6:30-9 pm; Instructor: Fred Hollen, VSBA Master Beekeeper

Beekeeping: The Next Step $119, Thursdays, Mar 26-May 7 (no class Apr. 16), 6:30-9 pm; Instructor: Fred Hollen, VSBA Master Beekeeper

Birding for Winter $99, Saturdays, Feb 8-29, 9 am-noon; Instructor: John Tindall

Ducks in a Row: Getting Your Affairs in Order

$99, Thursdays, Mar 5-Apr 9, 6:30-8:30 pm; Instructor: Jef Naunchik

The best gift you can leave your loved ones is an organized estate at your journey’s end. In this class, you will learn to address important matters that can save you and your family lots of time, money, and extra work. Discussions include options for preparing a will, organizing family memorabilia, burial/cremation preferences, distribution of belongings, financial planning, and much more. $89, Wednesdays, Apr 15-29, 6:30-8:30 pm; Instructor: Mary Ann Stripling

Cultural Events in the Fine Arts Center—Spring 2020 Student Production The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui by Bertolt Brecht

All female “hot folk” vocal trio Friday, March 27 at 7 pm Tickets: $15; Students: Free

USS Indianapolis: Still at Sea Story told by Survivors, Historians, and Relatives of the Crew Robert E. Plecker Center Friday, April 3 at 10 am Saturday, April 4 at 7 pm Free event

$99, Wednesdays, Feb 19-Mar 18, 6:30-9:30 pm; Instructor: Jim Belcher

Growing Perennials in the Garden Perennials add value to our landscape with performances in the garden displaying their assortment of sizes, colors, fragrances, and seasonal displays of perpetual beauty. Learn about the many uses of perennials in your gardens, including four season performances, pollinator attractors, and uses for cut flowers. $79, Mondays, Mar 9-30, 6:30-8:30 pm; Instructor: JoAnn Dunham

Planting for Bees and Other Pollinators We need habitats for bees and other pollinators more than ever. You can discover which plants have the most to offer pollinators, how to integrate them into your landscape, and how to create a habitat that supports the needs of these important insects. $89, Mondays, Feb 3-Mar 2, 6:30-8:30 pm; Instructor: JoAnn Dunham

Gallery Exhibitions

Summer Mornings/Winter Nights: Recent Paintings and Drawings by Cleveland Morris

After Jack

Thurs-Sat, Jan. 30-Feb 1 at 7 pm Sun, Feb. 2 at 3 pm Tickets: $15; Students: Free

How to Sell (and Buy) on eBay

Wit

A drama in One Act Thurs – Sat, Apr 23-25 at 7 pm Sun, Apr. 26 at 3 pm Tickets: $15; Students: Free Sponsored by the Nursing Connections Student Club All proceeds benefit The Bridge Fund at Augusta Health

Jan 6 – Feb 18 Artist Lecture: Thursday, January 23, 3 pm, V135  Artist Reception: Thursday, January 23, 4 pm Fine Arts Center Gallery

From the Hill II: Mary Baldwin University Studio Art Faculty Featuring: Jim Sconyers, Martha Saunders, Nancy Ross, Jessie Rublee, Barbara Holt, Colleen Pendry, Laura Pogoretskiy, and Cheyenne Crawford

Feb. 21–Apr. 3 Artist Lecture: Tuesday, February 25, 3 pm, V135 Artist Reception: Tuesday, February 25, 4 pm, Fine Arts

Theatre Workshop for Youth presents:

Center Gallery

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

BRCC Student Artworks

Thurs – Sat, May 28-30 at 7 pm Sun, May 31 at 3 pm Tickets: $15; Students: Free

Apr. 7–Sept. 9 Artist Reception: Wednesday, April 15, 12 noon–2 pm, Fine Arts Center Gallery The Fine Arts Center Gallery is open 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.