CONTINUING EDUCATION CONNECTION APRIL – JUNE 2014
Volume VI, Issue 3
Continuing Education Connection April – June 2014
KNOWLEDGE FOR THE REAL WORLD
IN THIS ISSUE
Continuing Education Southeastern Technical College’s Continuing Education Connections is a quarterly newsletter that will be mailed/emailed to people that have expressed interest in receiving information about our latest Economic Development course offerings and services. Please call us with your address or email address if you would like to receive the newsletter. If you have ideas for a course that we have not offered, please call or email us with your ideas. Many of our best classes were suggested by someone in the community. Your ideas are appreciated!
Summer Program for Kids Need something constructive to do during the summer? The STC Economic Development Center will be offering a Robotics program and Teen Sitter Course for kids.
In This Issue: What are Continuing Education courses? Continuing Education courses are developed in response to special educational demands and requests of citizens, professional and business groups, and other organizations. The major role of continuing education is to develop and implement courses for career and professional development and personal interest and enrichment. Continuing Education courses are offered in an informal and noncompetitive setting. Usually, there are no grades, exams, or prerequisites. Admission to the school is not required. However, a oneweek advance registration into the class is required.
Computer Courses
2
Personal Fun Classes
2
Driving Safety
2
Health and Safety Courses
3
Robotics Camp
3
Professional Development
4
Real Estate
4
Ed2Go
4
Certified Teen Sitter
5
GA Work Ready
6
Contact Us
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Computer Courses Course
Date
Time
Price
Basic Computers
May 6, 13, 20, 27
9am – 12pm
$99
Windows 7
June 3, 10, 17, 24
9am – 12pm
$99
Internet & Social Media (Beginner)
May 27, June 3
1pm – 3pm
$60
IPAD (Beginner)
May 6, 13
1pm – 3pm
$60
PowerPoint Beginner
May 5, 12, 19
6pm – 8pm
$79
Excel Beginner
June 2, 9, 16
6pm – 8pm
$79
Word Beginner
June 23, 30, July 7
6pm – 8pm
$79
Personal Fun Classes Course
Date
Cake Decorating
May 5, 12, 19
Stamping Up
April 29, 30, Jun 1
Stamping Up
May 27, 28, 29
Stamping Up
Exciting new classes coming on the Swainsboro campus! For more information call: Johnny Payne at 478-289-2218 or email him at jpayne@southeasterntech.edu.
June 24, 25, 26
Zumba Swainsboro Zumba Swainsboro
7pm – 9pm
$45 Request Supply List
6pm – 8pm
$40 $15 Supplies Fee
6pm – 8pm
$40 $15 Supplies Fee
6pm – 8pm
$40 $15 Supplies Fee
May 6, 13, 20, 27
6pm
$25
June 3, 10, 17, 24
6pm
$25
Course
Date
Time
Price
Defensive Driving
May 20 & 22
6pm – 9pm
$50
CDL Refresher Course
June 13, 14, 20, 21
8am – 6pm
$575
You must have driven at least one year in the past 10 years to take the CDL refresher course. May 23
Price
Why settle for Hallmark when you can create your own. A uniquely designed card is a gift in itself. In this class you will learn the basics of stamping and card making while designing personalized works of art. In this class you will complete six projects.
Driving Safety
Vehicle Escort Class
Time
8am – 5pm
A Defensive Driving course is required to take the Vehicle Escort class.
$79
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Health and Safety Courses
Many More Health & Safety Courses Available Call 538-3200 for more details.
Course
Date
Time
Price
BLS Recert
Apr 15, 29, May 15, June 3, 19
6pm – 9pm
$40
BLS Instructor
Apr 8
1pm – 7pm
$120
Heartsaver CPR & First Aid & AED
Apr 1, 22, May 27, June 17
6pm – 9pm
$55
ACLS Recert
Apr 10, June 10
1pm – 7pm
$120
PALS Recert
May 1, June 12
1pm – 7pm
$120
Bloodbourne Pathogens
Apr 24, June 5
6pm – 8pm
$20
Pediatric First Aid
May 29
6pm – 9pm
$40
EKG Recognition
June 24 & 26
6pm – 9pm
$60
CPR/First Aid Wrightsville BLS Recert Wrightsville CPR/First Aid Swainsboro CPR/First Aid Swainsboro CPR/First Aid Swainsboro
Apr 14
6pm – 9pm
$55
Apr 21
6pm – 9pm
$40
April 16
6pm – 9pm
$55
May 21
6pm – 9pm
$55
June 18
6pm – 9pm
$55
2014 Robotics Camp June 2 – June 6 9am – 12pm
9a
Sign up early! The camp is limited to 20 students.
Students will use the Tetrix Robotics Platform with LabView software and will design a robot to complete tasks on the 2014 FTC Block Party Competition Field. The Tetrix system uses aircraft grade aluminum for base construction and the field control system is from Logitech. Students will first build a base robot from guided instructions and add attachments of their own design in order to complete certain tasks. An arm needs to be designed that can lift itself and 50 grams. They must also design a swivel arm capable of turning a hand crank to raise a flag. Their robots will be remotely controlled but they will have to frame the program that operates the Logitech controllers. The camp provides students with hands on training with engineering design, critical thinking, and programming. Students with advanced skills will be encouraged to use an array of sensors with their robot to guide the robot around the field. Instructor Bio: Jeff Ikner is the instructor for the EDC Robotics Camp. He has conducted Robotics Camp and coached competitive Robotics Teams at many levels. His teams have competed and placed favorably at region, super region, and state levels. Additionally, Mr. Ikner was selected to teach robotics at Georgia Tech. The robotics program has been so effective that in 3 years, the enrollment has grown from 7 to 55 students.
The Robotics Camp is for grades 9 – 12. Cost is $150. Deadline for registration is May 19.
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Professional Development/Certification Course
Date
Time
ServSafe Certification (ANSI-CFP Nationally Accredited Certification)
May 27, 28, 29
3:30pm – 7:30pm
$140
ServSafe Certification (ANSI-CFP Nationally Accredited Certification)
July 28, 29, 30
3:30pm – 7:30pm
$140
ServSafe Certification (ANSI-CFP Nationally Accredited Certification) Swainsboro
June 23, 24, 25
3:30pm – 7:30pm
$140
Spanish for Banking
May 5, 12, 19, Jun 2
6pm – 9pm
$99
Spanish for Automobile Sales & Service
June 9, 16, 23, 30
6pm – 9pm
$99
Electric Code Update
Call for Date
6pm – 10pm
$50
Forklift Swainsboro
Call for Date
Call for Times
Real Estate Courses for the Professional Courses to acquire or maintain your professional real estate license are available through Southeastern Technical College’s Economic Development Center. Courses are offered as home computer study. Therefore, they may be completed at home, at your convenience. Call (912)538-3258 for details.
Course
Price
Pre-License
$395
Post-License
$150
Continuing Ed
$50-$100 per course
Many More Great Courses Online! Online classes for all your needs. Visit www.ed2go.com/conedstc or call (912)538-3197 for assistance.
Price
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Certified Teen Sitter Give your teen the confidence they need to be a GREAT Sitter. Child safety is of utmost importance especially when it is your responsibility to care for children. Training in this area will give your teen the confidence they need to give the very best to each child. In addition, the parents of the child in care will feel confident they have the right teen for such an important responsibility. Course includes:
American Heart Association Certification CPR/First Aid and AED Training in Bloodbourne Pathogens Fire Safety Awareness Stranger Danger Clues Training for a variety of emergencies Responsible communication skills Food safety tips Proper hygiene procedures Age appropriate games and activities for sitter use
Price
Deadline to Register
1pm – 5pm
$75
May 20
1pm – 5pm
$75
June 11
Date
Time
May 27 & 28 June 18 & 19
We encourage boys and girls age 13-15 to sign up now! Class limited to 20 seats.
Contact: Susan Rustin at 912-538-3197
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Economic Development Center On The Ponds Conferencing and Catering Southeastern Technical College Economic Development Center offers conferencing and catering capabilities for your training session or event. This distraction-free meeting venue in the heart of Vidalia is available for training seminars, teambuilding programs and more. We have the latest in conference center technology including Wi-Fi, white boards and state of the art audiovisual equipment. Our staff is ready to cater your breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshment breaks. EDC on the Pond at 100 A Brinson Road will take care of the details that make your event a success.
Conferencing & Catering for Any Occasion Call (912)538-3258 for more information.
Call (912)538-3258 or email Susan Rustin at srustin@southeasterntech.edu.
What is Georgia Work Ready? Georgia Work Ready was created to ensure that Georgia’s workers have the best skills, easy access to training and world-class job opportunities. The backbone of the initiative is the Work Ready Certificate, which assesses the real world skills of Georgia’s workers. The Work Ready Certificate is awarded after passing assessments in three core areas: Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information and Locating Information. Georgians can use their Work Ready Certificate to prove their work readiness to potential employers. Earning a Work Ready Certificate can by your ticket to the job you’ve always wanted. The Certificate verifies your work readiness skill level to potential employers and demonstrates your commitment to success. If you want to be Georgia Work Ready, call (912)538-3258 or (478)289-2326.
Georgia Work Ready Testing Swainsboro – Thursdays 8am or 1:15pm - $40 Vidalia – Wednesday 1pm - $40 Call to Reserve a Seat!
Vidalia 100-A Brinson Road Vidalia, GA 30474 (912)538-3258 Fax: (912)538-3259
Swainsboro 346 Kite Road Swainsboro, GA 30401 (478)289-2326 Fax: (478)289-2328
Lisa Adams (912)538-3270
Tommy Jenkins (912)538-3200
Johnny Payne (478)289-2218
Susan Rustin (912)538-3197
David Yarbrough (912)538-3119
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