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BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
—CATHERINE M., YOUR MEDICARE ABCDS
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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 Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Jan. 12 & 19 | $75
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 first 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. This is a beginner-friendly course. No prior knowledge is required.
COURSE CODE: INJS Sec. 01: 5 Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Begins Jan. 18 | $200
MEDICARE 101
Elaine Miller | Regional SHINE Program Director, Minuteman Senior Services 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: Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm, Jan. 20 | $70
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 Fridays, 6-8pm. Begins Jan. 21 | $200
INTRODUCTION TO WORDPRESS
Ben Vivante | Web Developer, vivante.us WordPress is one of the most user-friendly blogging and content management systems available. You can build almost anything from a personal or business website to everything in between. Join us for a quick overview of this powerful software. You will learn the ins-and-outs of WordPress so you can begin building your site today! Basic computer skills and Internet literacy are required. Bring your own web-ready laptop.
COURSE CODE: WRDP Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 24 | $150 No class Feb. 14 & 21
HOW TO USE YOUR APPLE DEVICE
Marjorie Wein | Wize Guides You have an iPhone or iPad, now use it to its full potential. Learn how to set up Wi-Fi networks, install and organize apps, set up email, and take, edit, and send photos. You’ll learn some of the hidden features that will make using your Apple device more pleasant and productive. Please have your iPhone 6 or newer and/or iPad Air or newer ready to use.
COURSE CODE: SMRT Sec. 01: 3 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Begins Jan. 27 | $135
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A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO PUBLISHING YOUR OWN BOOK
Ashwini Ramanisankar | Entrepreneur and Self-Published Author If you have a plan to publish your own book this class is for you. Ashwini, a self-published author, will guide you through the process of publishing your own book from scratch. This class is geared towards beginners who are in the initial phases of writing a book or who are just curious about the process of self-publishing. We’ll talk about Kindle eBook publishing and the print process. You’ll learn about formats, outlines, and potential costs including the graphics without hiring an agency. We’ll also talk about pricing and potential revenues of publishing a book.
COURSE CODE: CKBK Sec. 01: Saturday, 3-5pm. Jan. 29 | $45
SPENDING, SAVING, AND BUDGETING: DEVELOPING HEALTHY MONEY HABITS
Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management This class is for anyone who wants to learn to save more, spend less, and improve your financial decision-making skills. You will learn how to develop healthy and sustainable spending and saving strategies, create and sustain a budget, save for retirement, mix love and money, determine how much insurance you need, and how financial institutions operate.
COURSE CODE: SSAB Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-12pm. Feb. 5 | $50
FINANCIAL PLANNING DURING RETIREMENT
Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management This class is for anyone already retired or planning to do so in the next few years. You will learn about investment strategy and determining how much risk to take, which assets to draw down first, the importance of minimizing fees, Social Security claiming strategies, the role of annuities, a safe level of spending, reverse mortgages, Medicare surcharges, and whether long-term care insurance makes sense.
COURSE CODE: FPRE Sec. 01: Saturday, 1-3pm. Feb. 5 | $50
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: 6 Tuesdays, 6-7pm. Begins Feb. 8 | $150
COMPUTER SECURITY FOR HOME AND SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Vadim Droznin | CEO Q.E.D. Systems, Inc. This class is intended to educate students about the latest IoT (Internet of Things) security practices. It starts with a basic introduction about past and current computer and network threats. You will learn how to defend and protect your home and business computers, networks, mobile devices, and other IoT against cyber threats. We will discuss protection against Viruses, Malware, Ransomware, SPAM, and others. Students will learn how to create complex passwords and protect their personal Wi-Fi and important data.
COURSE CODE: CSEC Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8pm. Feb. 9 | $50
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. Feb. 16 | $50
BASIC WINDOWS SKILLS
Marjorie Wein | Wize Guides You may feel comfortable writing a quick email or searching for a great restaurant but still be mystified by the many other things your computer can do. This class will provide a firm foundation for people new to computers including learning how to manage files and folders, mastering the basics to keep your computer secure and healthy, working with email attachments, and knowing what to do when your kids won’t help you anymore. Students must use their own laptops.
COURSE CODE: WNDO Sec. 01: 2 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Feb. 24 & Mar. 3 | $110
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. Mar. 1 & 8 | $70
TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN FINANCIAL LITERACY
Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management This class is for parents who want to learn how to develop their teenage and pre-teen children’s financial literacy and related decision-making skills. You will learn how to guide your kids to create good spending and saving habits, responsibly manage credit cards and student loans, work with financial institutions, and consider a Roth IRA when they have earned income. Lastly, we’ll discuss how to talk with your kids about money.
COURSE CODE: KDFN Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-7pm. Mar. 2 | $35
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: Sunday, 2-4pm. Mar. 6 | $50
INTRODUCTION TO MAILCHIMP
Elizabeth Cerda | Design and Communications Specialist Learn how to use MailChimp to generate email campaigns for your organization, website, or business. his class will cover how to set up email campaigns, create lists, segments, groups, and tags. We’ll discuss best practices for maintaining a healthy subscriber list and conducting effective email campaigns to maintain an engaged audience. We’ll learn about MailChimp’s wonderful data reporting features and integrations with other popular software. Finally, we’ll briefly discuss alternative email marketing platforms.
COURSE CODE: MCPB Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-8:30pm. Mar. 9 | $65
