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BUSINESS, FINANCE & TECHNOLOGY
—TIMOTHY K., HOW TO MAKE AN ESTATE PLAN
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HOW TO BUY A HOME IN TODAY’S CRAZY MARKET
Ken Sazama | Realtor, Sazama Real Estate Whether it’s a condo or a single-family house, we will cover all of the basics on how to be an informed home buyer. We’ll discuss how to critically examine and compare properties, review essential questions to ask the seller/agent, and outline the purchasing timeline and action items.
COURSE CODE: FBKH Sec. 01: 2 Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm. Oct. 11 & 18 | $60
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CAREER PREPARATION AND LOGISTICS 101
Zoey Spengler | Career Preparation Coach The job market is ever-evolving, and so are the methods of applying, interviewing, and securing a new career. For job seekers, it is important to stay ahead of the changes within this area. This course prepares prospective applicants (new or experienced) to enter the job market. Topics include: Job searching (proper methods for applications, including Linkedin etiquette and setting up notifications); Resume building from top to bottom (dos and don’ts, and what companies are looking for); Defining your skills and specializations (What sets you apart from other applicants?); Various strength-finder assessments to pinpoint areas of interest and to find career fit and style; Interview preparation; How to negotiate a salary; and how to balance multiple offers (timing, resignations, and start dates). It is recommended that students bring their own laptop.
COURSE CODE: PREP Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Oct. 13 | $120
INTRODUCTION TO MODERN WEB DESIGN
Rob Reed | M.S., Computer Science, IT and Web Developer You can publish content on the web without knowing much about the technology itself. That isn’t what this class is about. This is an in-depth course on the fundamentals of modern web design, primarily HTML and CSS, with emphasis on responsive design practices. Not a cursory overview, we’ll start from the beginning, building up our knowledge of the components of these languages, and layering on the techniques necessary to work toward becoming competent, effective web designers. This is a beginner-friendly course. No prior knowledge is required.
COURSE CODE: CODE Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $220
PROGRAMMING WITH JAVASCRIPT
Rob Reed | M.S., Computer Science, IT and Web Developer The class will introduce students to programming with JavaScript, one of the most widely used programming languages in the world today. It is intended to be a beginner’s programming class, and as such will cover fundamentals of programming common to all languages and areas of interest. We’ll discuss JS in two contexts, the web browser and the Node.js JavaScript runtime environment. Our goal will be to cover a useful amount of JavaScript, while also laying a strong foundation for those wanting to continue on with programming as a hobby or career. No prior knowledge is required.
COURSE CODE: INJS Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 6-8pm. Begins Nov. 7 | $195
INTRODUCTION TO SKETCHUP
Steven Santosuosso | Interior Designer SketchUp is a free 3D digital modeling program used by architects, interior designers, product designers, and sculptural artists. 3D rendering can be used for interior design, product visualization, and even 3D printing. We will learn fundamental concepts and techniques, including modeling, inferencing, and styling, to create 3D models of both real life objects and the construction of a 3D birdhouse.
COURSE CODE: SKUP Sec. 01: 2 Saturdays, 1-5pm. Sept. 24 & Oct. 1 | $140
Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management This class is for anyone who has a financial advisor or is considering hiring one. You will learn a specific approach to select, evaluate, and compensate a financial advisor; this includes how to determine their suitability, competency, performance, and fiduciary commitment. You will also learn the various models by which financial advisors are compensated and which is the most suitable, least conflicted, and least costly.
COURSE CODE: ECFA Sec. 01: Saturday, 11am-12pm. Oct. 8 | $25
FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOP
Sophie Kulas | Financial Professional Money is rarely taught at home or in schools. Some people can work hard to make money for an entire career but still retire broke. Maybe we do not have much money because we do not know much about it. This workshop will help you manage your personal finance. We’ll cover various topics including cash flow, debt management, financial strategies, contingency plans, and retirement plans.
COURSE CODE: FNNC Sec. 01: 4 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Nov. 1 | $115
INFLATION IS BACK—WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT?
Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management This class is for anyone who is curious about the current surge in inflation. We’ll focus on understanding what inflation is, how it’s measured, how it affects stocks, bonds, real estate prices, and interest rates. You will learn specific and practical steps you can take to ease the burden on your cost of living.
COURSE CODE: INFL Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-2pm. Oct. 8 | $25
MAKING SENSE OF TODAY’S MARKET
Rod Laurenz | Financial Advisor, laurenzfinancial.com
What’s the best way to invest your money to grow and last long-term? In this class we will explore investment options and develop strategies to protect your savings through the ups and downs of markets. We’ll look at how to construct, allocate & maintain a portfolio and navigate uncertain markets to achieve your financial goals.
COURSE CODE: MSTM Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Nov. 3 | $40
OVERVIEW OF INVESTMENT CONCEPTS
Rod Laurenz | Financial Advisor, laurenzfinancial.com
Don’t know the difference between a stock and a bond? Confused about mutual funds and your 401k? We’ll clarify the basic information you need to know about investing, how to ensure you’re properly diversified, and why all your money shouldn’t be in your bank account. You’ll learn the most important concepts you need to make investment decisions and how to avoid common pitfalls.
COURSE CODE: OOIC Sec. 01: 2 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Sep. 27 | $60
OPTIMIZING SOCIAL SECURITY
Sophie Kulas | Financial Professional What do you know about Social Security? This class addresses important questions such as: When should you claim? What if you are self-employed? Is Social Security going bankrupt? When should your spouse claim? Can your children get benefits? Can you get benefits from your ex? What about dependents with disabilities? How will your pension impact you? Come learn about all of these and more from Social Security Analyst, Sophie Kulas. Students will receive a complimentary Social Security analysis to optimize their benefits.
COURSE CODE: OPSS Sec. 01: Tuesday, 6-7pm. Oct. 25 | $25
SAVING FOR RETIREMENT
Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management This class is for adults of all ages who want to learn how to achieve a financially secure retirement. You will learn about different retirement plan structures (401ks and IRAs, Roth versus Traditional), Social Security, annuities, how much you need to save, different saving strategies, how and where to invest your savings, understanding investment risks, and the importance of minimizing fees.
COURSE CODE: SAVR Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Oct. 19 | $40
FINANCING YOUR STARTUP: A GUIDE TO INVESTORS AND BUSINESS PLANS
Joe Carreiro | Small Business Consultant Often one of the most difficult things for someone with a good idea is how to go about getting the funds to launch it, or make it bigger and better. In this class we will build on the basic frameworks that every small business owner needs to financially expand and grow your business. We talk about when to create a business plan, how to use it, and what are the other things you need to gather the “capital” you need to see your ideas shine.
COURSE CODE: FINS Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-8pm. Oct. 6 | $40
BUSINESS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS FOR THE EFFECTIVE LEADER
Domonique Wilkins | MBA So you’ve started a business, what’s next? Learn an overview of practical skills needed as a business leader to effectively run your business. This course will explore contemporary skills and methods for communicating effectively, strategic planning, organizational skills, adaptability, problem solving skills, how to keep your team motivated, and emotional intelligence.
COURSE CODE: BISL Sec. 01: 4 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Oct. 17 | $110
USING SOCIAL MEDIA AND MARKETING TO GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
Joe Carreiro | Small Business Consultant How do you leverage organic marketing strategies to grow your business when you do not have a degree in marketing or advertising? In this class we’ll discuss the importance of social media, and introduce you to some of the basics, as well as talk about strategies, objectives, and how to engage potential customers.
SMALL BUSINESS ESSENTIALS: 20 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Joe Carreiro | Small Business Consultant You know you have a great product, how do you turn it into a successful business? Success in small business is about the small and large decisions you make. Choosing the type of entity you should be, opening bank accounts, keeping track of income and expenses, employees, payroll, and taxes: we’ll make sense of it all. Join us to learn the ins and outs of starting a business and, if you have already started, how to get yourself on the right track.
COURSE CODE: SBQA Sec. 01: 2 Thursdays, 6-8pm. Sept. 22 & 29 | $80
SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE
Joe Carreiro | Small Business Consultant In this class you’ll learn the basics of small business bookkeeping, how to build the proper infrastructure to track your income & expenses for analytics, as well as financial statements and taxes. This will include a general introduction in business structures and the different kinds of taxation and bookkeeping necessary for your type of business.
COURSE CODE: SMBF Sec. 01: 2 Thursdays, 6-8pm. Dec. 1 & 8 | $80
MEDICARE 101
Elaine Miller | Regional SHINE Program Director, Minuteman Senior Are you eligible for Medicare? Do you know the costs of Medicare and the types of services it covers? Do you know when to enroll to prevent permanent premium increase penalties? We will cover these topics as they apply to Medicare Part A (hospital coverage), Part B (medical coverage), Part C (Medicare Advantage), and Part D (drug coverage). We’ll discuss how having employer-sponsored insurance coverage after retirement impacts your Medicare choices and whether you should consider enrolling in a Medigap supplemental insurance plan.
COURSE CODE: ABCD Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Sep. 28 | $40
HOW TO MAKE AN ESTATE PLAN
Stephanie Mandell | Attorney We all know that everyone should have a will, and yet many of us put this off. This class will motivate you to organize your assets and create an estate plan, including documents that can assist in case of incapacity. You will receive an introduction to the common terms and options, including how to specify personal representatives (formerly called “executors”) and guardians in a will and the differences between wills and trusts. You will also get tips for estate planning that go beyond the legalese found in estate documents.
COURSE CODE: ESTP Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Nov. 30 | $40
