HOME & GARDEN • ONLINE/ED2GO COURSES • ASPIRE CLASSES IN ADULT BASIC LITERACY DEER RESISTANT LANDSCAPE (2 HRS.) Even though deer are beautiful animals, they tend to wreak havoc on many plants we invest in for our yards. Learn the basics of deer-proofing your garden and develop a list of plants that are less prone to deer damage. Sat 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Nov. 5, 2022 Class fee $55 / Materials fee $0 Total $55 FERTILIZING YOUR LANDSCAPE (2 HRS.) All plants need the right nutrients. Learn from a landscape architect how best to fertilize your lawn, trees, shrubs, garden or flower beds. Learn how to read a soil report, different fertilization techniques (conventional vs. organic), what time schedule would be best and how feeding your plants can better your landscape. Identify the types of weeds and how to eliminate them. Sat 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Nov. 12, 2022 Class fee $55 / Materials fee $0 Total $55
POLLINATOR GARDENS (2 HRS.) A yard fully in bloom is something most people desire. This also benefits our natural pollinators and attracts desired wildlife to our yard. Develop a season-long blooming garden that can benefit bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Sat 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Nov. 12, 2022 Class fee $55 / Materials fee $0 Total $55
ONLINE / ED2GO COURSES Do you enjoy learning at your own time, on your own device and pace? Polaris Career Center, in partnership with Ed2Go, offers over 860 online classes spanning a variety of categories and personal interests. Online courses typically run for 6 weeks (2 lessons released each week) with a choice of start dates to meet your scheduling needs. Visit www.ed2go.com/polaris for more information or to register. If you have technical questions prior to enrolling, contact Ed2go Services by emailing: support@ed2go.com or by calling 855.520.6806. The classes listed below represent a sample of Ed2Go offerings: 12 Steps to a Successful Job Search Get the job you want in any economy! Learn to identify the job that is best for your needs. Build rapport with any interviewer, both verbally and non-verbally, while mastering the six phases of a successful job interview. This motivational course will increase your confidence, help you feel great about yourself, and provide you with the foundation you need to get the job you want! Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners You will find that creating a blog and podcast is much easier than you ever imagined! Through hands-on exercises, you will discover the benefits of using free web tools like Blogger, WordPress, Audacity, and YouTube. Achieving Top Search Engine Positions If you want to increase website traffic, you must understand how to improve your search engine ranking. This course will give you the knowledge you need to boost website visibility with proven, step-by-step SEO strategies you can implement immediately.
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Start a Pet Sitting Business Discover how you can turn your love of animals into a profitable petsitting career. This course covers everything you need to know about caring for pets from nutrition, exercise and first aid and everything that goes into starting a successful business. Certificate in Global Healing Systems Deepen your knowledge of medical treatment by exploring alternative health care practices from India, China, Eastern Europe, and Central, North, and South America. Traditional healing practices and techniques include Ayurvedic medicine, curanderismo, Central and South American healing traditions, Native North American practices, Chinese medicine, and the Unani medical system. Introduction to Guitar Learn to play guitar and become the musician you've always wanted to be! In these fun and informative lessons, you'll build basic guitar skills step-by-step with the help of hands-on exercises, audio and video recordings, and detailed illustrations.
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Need to get your High School Equivalence Diploma or Increase your English Language skills? We have FREE classes to help you! All students must attend an orientation and complete an assessment. For more information and to register, call 440.891.7647 or visit www.polaris.edu/aspire. GED/HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PREPARATION CLASSES Classes are offered in person and virtually. Tuesday and Thursday at Polaris Career Center 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM or 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM ESOL (ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES) Classes are offered at several locations and times. Morning and Evening, In-Person and Virtual classes are available. For more information, contact the Aspire department 440.891.7647 or aspire@polaris.edu or visit our website www.polaris.edu/aspire.
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