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BUSINESS, FINANCE & TECHNOLOGY
—STEPHANIE K., HOW TO MAKE AN ESTATE PLAN
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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: 2 Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. Mar. 9 & 16 | $60
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: Tuesday, 6-8pm. Feb. 21 | $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. Mar. 1 | $40
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 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Mar. 8 & 15 | $60
Jeremy Dohmann | Computer Scientist Data structures and algorithms is the primary component of the core curriculum required for all computer scientists and is one of the main skill sets that tech companies select for when hiring for technical roles. In this course, you will gain familiarity with foundational theoretical concepts in computer science, practice solving abstract problems relevant to computation, and gain valuable experience thinking formally about algorithms. You will learn about core data structures in computer science including linked lists, hash tables, and trees as well as learn how to use them to solve important problems in the field. After this course is done, you will be ready to pursue any specialization within computer science including AI, computer security, or web development. If you master the concepts taught in this class you will also be a viable candidate for a job or further studies in the field. The course will rely on Data Structures and Algorithms in Java by Mark Allen Weiss as the textbook. Full comprehension of the material will require a combination of self-study from the book and practice solving problems on your own. This class is perfect for anyone who is interested in a career change, or who already works in a computer science related field but wishes to make themselves better prepared for technical interviews at top software companies. This course is for intermediate students who have programming experience in a modern programming language (e.g. Java, Python, Javascript, C++). The class is taught in Java so all students should be comfortable with basic programming in Java before the first class.
COURSE CODE: COM2 Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Begins Jan. 18 | $300
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 WiFi 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, 3-5pm. Begins Mar. 9 | $100
BASIC MAC SKILLS
Marjorie Wein | Wize Guides So you’ve got a Mac, and naturally you love it. But you want to do more with it. We’ll explore the strengths of a Mac computer, including making files and folders, security basics, accessing the Internet, and fundamentals of email. If you want to get the most out of your Mac (and your children won’t help you anymore) this is the class for you! No previous computer experience required. Please bring your own Mac laptop.
COURSE CODE: MACB Sec. 01: 2 Thursdays, 3-5pm. Jan. 19 & 26 | $70
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.
COURSE CODE: WRDP Sec. 01: 5 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Feb. 6 | $120 No class Feb. 20
Individual Lessons
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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: 3 Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Mar. 6 | $75
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 Saturdays, 12-2pm. Feb. 11 & 18 | $70
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. 0: 2 Saturdays, 12-2pm. Mar. 11 & 18 | $70
SUCCESSFULLY MANAGING YOUR DEBTS
Jimmy Becker | MBA, Yale School of Management Whether you’ve borrowed money from creditors through credit cards, personal loans, or even a mortgage, we all share one thing in common—everyone wants to get out of debt as fast as they can. In this class students will learn the different kinds of consumer debts and which to pay down first; specific considerations around student loan debt; your credit score and credit report and their impact on your borrowing; when to save more money versus pay off more debt; and strategies for spending, saving, and budgeting.
COURSE CODE: DEBT Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6:30-8pm. Jan. 18 | $30
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. 0on: Saturday, 11am-12pm. Mar. 4 | $35
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. 0on: Saturday, 1-2pm. Mar. 4 | $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: Thursday, 6-8pm. Feb. 9 | $40
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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: Tuesday, 6-7:30pm. Mar. 7 | $40
NAVIGATING THE STOCK MARKET
Michael Stern | Registered Investment Adviser This class empowers investors to make educated and informed decisions: how to allocate assets, choose equity ETFs, pick new stocks, and manage a stock portfolio. Develop your skills as an amateur “equity analyst” and learn how to monitor the performance of a professional mutual fund manager or advisor. Topics include understanding the stock-picking wisdom of iconic investors such as Peter Lynch and Warren Buffett, using online resources like Google and Yahoo Finance, and managing an existing portfolio of stocks that may already contain strong winners or significant underperformers. We’ll also cover financial ratios, reading a basic balance sheet, and recognizing an undervalued vs. overvalued stock.
COURSE CODE: NAVS Sec. 01: 3 Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm. Begins Jan. 11 | $75
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 le«arn the most important concepts you need to make investment decisions and how to avoid common pitfalls.
COURSE CODE: OOIC Sec. 0on: 2 Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Feb. 16&23 | $50
TRADING EQUITY OPTIONS
Craig Forman | MBA, Professional Trader, Personal Portfolio MTKTK
Trading in equity options has exploded in recent years due to low commissions, excellent free trading tools, and the emergence of weekly options. We’ll explain how options work, how to trade them, and how to use them to control risk and enhance returns. You will learn strategies for naked options, option spreads, and stock/option combinations. We will also explore risk management, volatility, and adjustments. For beginning and seasoned investors who want to add options to their trading toolset.
COURSE CODE: TRWO Sec. 01: 4 Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Begins Feb. 1 | $150
