Continuing Education 2017 Spring Schedule by St. Charles Community College

Spring 2017 COMMUNIT Y CLASSES

Learn for Life

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a new path Continuing Education Workforce Development | Adult Education & Literacy

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REGISTER EARLY SO YOUR CLASS DOESNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T CANCEL! Cancellation Policy: Because St. Charles Community College Continuing Education (noncredit) classes are self-supporting, the decision to run a class is based on the number of people enrolled. The college reserves the right to cancel if sufficient enrollment is not achieved.

Registrations need to be received at least one week prior to the start of class to be considered in the determination of whether to cancel the class. An attempt will be made to notify registrants by phone or mail if a class is cancelled. Full refunds will be issued for classes cancelled by the college.

Online registration is easy! stchas.edu/LearnForLife

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This schedule of classes brought to you by the

SCC DIVISION OF CORPORATE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Dr. Barbara Kavalier, SCC President Amanda Sizemore, Division Dean Tina Sieker Associate Dean Continuing Education

Amanda Rose Associate Dean Extended Learning

Fay Aubuchon Associate Dean Workforce Programs and Services

Kayse Larkin Layout and Design Class Schedule

Maureen Miles Coordinator Class Schedule

Tammie De Los Santos Associate Dean College and Career Readiness

College Mission SCC serves our community by focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life-long learning within a global society. We celebrate diversity and we enrich the economic and cultural vitality of the region by providing an accessible, comprehensive, and supportive environment for teaching and learning.

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Table of Contents LEARN FOR ... GROWTH Academic Enhancement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Spring Break Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Youth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

LEARN FOR ... EXPLORATION Dinner Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

LEARN FOR ... CREATIVITY

Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Crafts and Hobbies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

LEARN FOR ... WELL-BEING Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Health and Wellness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

LEARN FOR ... PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

Culinary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20 Hobby Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Money. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Paranormal/Psychic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Parenting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

LEARN FOR ... BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Computers/Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-27 Career Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Professional Development/Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Small Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

LEARN FOR ... DISCOVERY Online Programs: Ed2Go, U Got Class, ProTrain, Center for Legal Studies, American Management Association, Carson Dunlop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 ADULT EDUCATION, LITERACY, ESL, HSE TESTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 HOW TO ENROLL, REGISTRATION, LOCATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-50

ONLINE

ELIGIBLE FOR PAYMENT PLAN

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

STEM/STEAM CAMP: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH

AGA

CLASS HELD AT ART GLASS ARRAY

CLASS HELD AT ST. CHARLES COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL

CLASS HELD AT CUPCAKE AMORE

CLASS HELD AT RENDEZVOUS CAFÃ&#x2030;

ADDRESSES CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 50.

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Growth

Academic Enhancement ACT Cambridge Review All subjects on the ACT exam are covered. A complete preparation for the ACT exam using materials developed by Cambridge Education Services. Test prep pretest will be given the first night and then analyzed to show strengths and weaknesses. Bring a calculator and #2 pencil to class. Textbook required. Bring calculator to class. Purchase textbook at the St. Charles Community College Bookstore. 4/25-6/6 T

6-9p $149

LEGO® Robotic Engineering (Ages 8-11) Imagine it, build it, and make it go! Powered by the LEGO Mindstorms Education EV3 Base Set and Software, your team will explore the exciting world of robotics! Combining the versatility of the LEGO building system, a powerful microcomputer brick and intuitive drag-and-drop programming software, this adventure will have you and your team creating cool robots on your first day, encouraging teamwork, creativity and critical thinking skills. On the last day, families are invited to see a showing of robots in action! 3/13-3/16 M-Th 9a-4p $179 3/20-3/24 M-F 9a-4p $225

Glass Around the World (Ages 7-11) AGA

Spring Break Camps Digital Photography Camp (Ages 9-13) Have fun using your digital camera to create eye-popping photos and begin building your own personal portfolio. Open up a whole new world that screams never bored! Start by learning photography basics, then add some tricks and tips. We’ll finish your photographs like a professional using Photoshop Elements. Create illustrations and sketches from the photos we take during our photo walks/scavenger hunts. Our photo finish will include slideshows of the camper’s finished photo creations. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 3/13-3/16 M-Th 9a-noon $129

Kids will love this unique camp! We will learn about glass techniques famous in Italy, Spain, America and Ireland and make our own versions. We will make fused glass and stained glass mosaics, as well as faux glass using art materials. You will bring home 2-3 completed projects ranging from fused glass pendants/magnets to small dish and 6x6 stained glass mosaic. Class held at Art Glass Array. 3/13-3/16 M-Th 9a-noon $129

Cupcake Wars II CA Do you love to make cupcakes and watch Cupcake Wars on the Food Network? Let your imagination and creativity run wild as you discover how to decorate cupcakes and learn the latest techniques used at Cupcake Amore – a professional bakery where you will be working. Learn to make royal icing to create roses, daisies and lilies, and how to make them all sparkle. There will be a theme each day, and on the final day you will compete in cupcake wars. You will take home lots of cupcakes each day and your decorated final cake project. The Wilton baking starter kit is yours to keep as well! Class held at Cupcake Amore in O’Fallon. $25 supply fee payable with tuition. Ages 7-10 3/13-3/16 M-Th 9a-noon $100 3/20-3/23 M-Th 9a-noon $100 Ages 11-14

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3/13-3/16 M-Th 1-4p $100 3/20-3/23 M-Th 1-4p $100

Cougar Cheer Camp (Ages 5-7) Go Cougars! Come cheer for SCC! During this funfilled camp students will learn cheers, chants and jumps, as well as some stunting. All of these skills will be put together for a performance on the last day. This is a perfect opportunity for girls and boys to advance their skills in cheerleading or start learning from the beginning. T-shirt included in camp. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 3/13-3/16 M-Th 9a-noon $95 3/20-3/24 M-F 9a-noon $115

Youth Create! After-School Art Class (Ages 5-8) Your child will sculpt, build with clay, design a mobile and much more! Children will also draw, paint and print as we explore a variety of art materials. Famous works of art will be looked at and talked about, too. Class is held at St. Charles Arts Council in WingHaven. 3/16-5/4 Th

5:30-7p $85

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WELCOME PACKET! After registering for camps, make sure to download the welcome packet at www.stchas.edu/learnforlife. Click on spring break camps, then follow the underlined link at the top of the page. The packet includes important information you should know, plus a welcome letter and emergency forms that must be returned one week prior to camp.

WANTED!

Looking for CAMP ASSISTANTS for spring and summer camps. Must be 16 years old. Apply at stchas.edu/jobs.

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AFL (Arts For Life)

WINNERS

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7 P.M. MARCH 17-18 & MARCH 24-25 2 P.M. MARCH 18-19 & MARCH 25-26 TICKETS: $10 Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written and directed by John Musker and Ron Clementsl Originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions

Book by DOUG WRIGHT Music by ALAN MENKEN Music by ALAN MENKEN

Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN AND GLEN SLATER Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE

PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY

Check out all of the youth theater classes listed on page 6. Classes are open to all students, not just YPT students.

Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased online at stchastickets.com or by calling SCC Corporate and Community Development at 636-922-8233. For accommodations information, email dss@stchas.edu. 6

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College for All Kids & TEENS TOO!

AGES 5-14

Summer Camps

2017

Get ready for a summer filled with rocket launches, robot wars and cool experiments! College for All Kids offers an incredible variety of activities and camps with countless opportunities to learn and have fun. STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) camps are our specialty, but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop there! We have performing arts, fine arts, career exploration and much more! Safe, educational fun with before-and after-care and lunch supervision options.

Use your smart phone to scan and watch our camp video!

JUNE 5AUG. 11

Exploration

Dinner Theater Dinner theaters are for adult participants. Tuition includes dinner and ticket. All ending times are approximate.

LEARNING HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR

A Doll’s House

FAMILY SEARCH ACCOUNT

3/2

Th 6-10p $25

MON. 3 P.M. SATURDAY, MARCH 11 A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland 4/20

Th 6-10p $25

St. Charles Community College Technology Building, Room 101 SCCHS member: $30 | Non-Member: $35 SCC students, faculty and staff: $30 To register, contact the St. Charles County Historical Society at 636-946-9828 or email contact@SCCHS.org.

You’re an artist – a painter, illustrator, photographer or musician. Maybe you’re a writer, actor or into jewelry making. You’re good at your craft, but the mere thought of marketing your work makes you break out into a cold sweat. With the proper training and preparation, you can learn not only to be a master marketer but also reap the commercial and cash-flow benefits of being a professional artist. Ron Hauser, internationally acclaimed artist and oil painting instructor, will share his expertise and tips on how to market and sell your art in this one-day seminar. With more than 50 years experience in marketing and self-promotion, Ron will take you to the next level in your journey as an artist.

How to Market Your Art Take advantage of the early-bird discount. Registrations through March 31: $125; April 1-22, price goes up to $150. (Fee includes lunch.) Registration ends: April 22, 2016 4/29 S 8a-5p $125 8

To register visit stchas.edu/learnforlife, or call 636-922-8233. Learn more about Ron Hauser at ronhauserartist.com. STCHAS.EDU/LEARNFORLIFE | 636-922-8233

Creativity

Art & Wine – Moonrise

Art

Are you a current or former Continuing Education art student? Our studio is open for you! Use this time to complete your current art project at your own pace in this self-guided class. Collaborate with other artists while enhancing your artistic ability. Prerequisite: Must be a current or former Continuing Education art student.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, friends and fine art where you can drink wine and be instructed by an artist step-by-step recreating a beautiful painting! Let the painting be your guide, choose your own colors and designs to make it your own unique painting. It’s easy and anyone can do it. We provide the canvas and materials to create your masterpiece, you bring your favorite wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage. Must be 21 years old to consume alcohol. Class held at St. Charles Arts Council.

4/17-5/22 M

3/3

Open Artists Studio

6-9p

$42

7-9:30p

$49

Introduction to Oil Painting

Art & Wine – Floral Impressionist

Art lovers and beginners welcome! Ron Hauser will guide you in traditional and contemporary methods. Bring a favorite photo or magazine picture from which to work. Supply list available online.

3/16-4/20 Th 6-9p 5/4-6/8 Th 6-9p

$149 $149

Be a Zentangle ® Master! Learn advanced Zentangle skills. Emphasis will be more complex designs and adding color to your artwork. Supply list available online. 4/4-4/25 T

7-9p

$65

NEW! Perfect Little Dishes AGA Make a trio of these little 3-inch gems. Learn basic glass cutting as well as stenciling with powdered glass. The dishes will be fired in a kiln and ready a few days after class. $10 supply fee payable with tuition. Held at Art Glass Array located in St. Charles. All tools and supplies are provided to support students in a creative and fun atmosphere. 4/4

6:30-8:30p

Perfect Little Dishes

$35

4/7

7-9:30p

$49

NEW! Figure Drawing Spend the day creating art! Learn the basics of drawing people by simplifying shapes and proportion, gesture and light/shade. Create a matted charcoal ballerina After Degas. Bring your lunch and take home a work of art. $15 supply fee payable with tuition. 3/25

10a-4p

$80

NEW! Drawing – The Foundation of Art The fail-proof sighting method will be used to correctly locate proportions to each part or to another object, along with finding accurate angles. Basic shapes will be explored for associating them with common items; architecture, human head, etc. Perspective will be explored in depth, along with value, texture and the elements of a good design. See supply list. 5/2-6/6 T

6-8:30p

$99

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Crafts and Hobbies Furniture Painting Take your furniture from drab to fab in one day! Learn step-by-step methods to transform your piece using two product lines, including Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint and General Finishes Milk Paint. Discuss the science of wood and the chemical reaction of each product on furniture to avoid some disasters. Review prepared sample finishes to decide which style will best suit your desired outcome. Learn how to properly prep furniture to paint, patch holes if necessary, apply colors of your choice, distress and apply the furniture waxes or topcoats to finish your piece. $20 supply fee payable with tuition. Bring a small piece of furniture that you can comfortably carry. 3/9 Th 6-9p

$39

Jewelry Design Series

NEW! Jewelry Design Series: Steam Punk Starter

Learn how to use semi-precious stones and silver to create unique earrings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants. Instructor Anne Womack has 20 years experience in jewelry design and repair and is the owner of The Jewelry Fixx Repair and Design Shop in Cottleville. Learn the basics and progress to more advanced techniques to create trendy jewelry designs. Enroll in all five classes and save.

Discover the exciting world of steam punk jewelry. Learn about connections, jewelry salvage, design and assembly of this fun and creative technique. Students are encouraged to bring broken or cherished jewelry parts to be used in their new designs. Completed elements can be used in pendants, bracelets or brooches. $10 supply fee payable with tuition.

Individual dates and times below

4/11 T

6-9p

$39

NEW! Jewelry Design Series: Wrapped Stones in Wire

NEW! Jewelry Design Series: Personalized Gifts for Mom in Wire

Wrap a semi-precious stone with wire to create a beautiful pendant. Embellish with crystals, charms and pearls. Students will complete a pendant wrapped in silver-plated wire and have materials to make a second pendant as time permits or at home. $15 supply fee payable with tuition.

A variety of projects with memory wire, silver plated wire, pearls and crystals to celebrate moms and grandmothers can be made in this class. Choice of two per student: birthstone crystal or pearl bird’s nest pendant, crystal or pearl memory bracelet, wired birthstone heart tassel, or wired birthstone tree pendant. $10 supply fee payable with tuition.

3/7 T

6-9p

$49

5/9 T

6-9p

Personalized Gifts for Mom

arter Steam Punk St STCHAS.EDU/LEARNFORLIFE | 636-922-8233

Wrapped Stones in Wire

$39

Music

Photography

An Introduction to Voiceovers

Portrait Photography

Have you ever wanted to be the voice everyone hears on commercials and documentaries? This fun and interactive class covers details of the industry and the importance of marketing and a demo tape. Receive a professional voice evaluation. Taught by a professional voice actor from the voice acting training company, Voices for All. Minimum age requirement is 18 years old.

Bring out the best in your subjects with strategies to get those great candid informal shots. Explore how to create ideal lighting indoors and out and discover how to set your cameras and learn shallow depths of field and color balance to flatter your subjects. Composition and group photography will also be explored. Prerequisite: Must know camera functions. Bring camera and fully charged battery to class.

3/14 T

5/17-6/21 W

6-8p

$39

NEW! Introduction to Voiceovers – One-on-One Video Session This fun and empowering introductory workshop covers the different types of voiceovers and what tools are needed to find success. You’ll be coached as you read a script and be recorded so you can receive a professional voice evaluation later. You’ll have the knowledge necessary to help you decide if this is something you’d like to pursue. Check out the video at www.voicesforall.com/ooo to get a better sense of how the class works. By Appointment $39

6:30-8:30p

$109

Art of Photography Take the pictures you always wanted to take! This basic photography class teaches composition and simple camera settings. Learn through hands-on practice in the field, and review images in the classroom. DSLR or point-and-shoot camera with manual controls required. 3/6-3/20 M

6-8p

$89

Art of Photography II

Have fun learning this unique and versatile instrument. Learn many great folk songs while impressing your family and friends. The 10-hole C diatonic harmonica is used. Harmonica and book provided with class.

Shoot the moon, the stars, sparkling lights, sunsets and fireworks! Explore the use of f-stop, shutter speed and ISO. Take your skills to the next level using exposure compensation, HDR and flash. DSLR camera required for this class. Prerequisite: Art of Photography I class and/or basic knowledge of manual camera settings. Prerequisite: Art of Photography class and/or basic knowledge of manual camera settings.

3/8-3/22 W

4/3-4/17 M

Learn the Harmonica

7-8p

$39

6-8p

$89

Beginning Photography: 12 Techniques for Better Photos

onica is Because the harm instrument, it such a versatile in any range of can be included played by any song types and ers. range of perform

Take amazing photos with simple, easy-to-implement techniques! Use those dials and buttons on your camera to create clear, captivating photos. iPhone photography techniques will be discussed. Confidently take pictures at birthdays, holidays and events because you’ll know all the simple, best techniques to use. 4/8-4/25 T/S

9-11a

$59

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Street Photography Street photography is a unique genre of photography. It doesn’t depend on hours of planning, expensive gear or fashionable and trendy locations. It simply requires a camera and an eye for moments of perfect timing and situations. This class, which includes two field trips, will sharpen your awareness of life that is going on around you every day. Class will decide field trip times and dates. 4/5-5/10 W

6-8p

$109

BOOMER BEAT Did you know that taking a class in just about any subject can improve your cognitive abilities, rejuvenate your memory and be fun all at the same time? Browse through our schedule for topics that might interest you. Here is just a sample:

Music NEW! Photography Tutoring

Learn the Harmonica

Do you have a new camera, or would you like to gain control over your existing one? Or maybe you are an intermediate to advanced photographer who would like to learn technical aspects of your camera? Receive one-on-one photography tutoring to personalize your needs. Tutoring session is two hours. Lesson time is arranged between instructor and student. Tutoring session is two hours.

Fitness

By Appointment $99

Gentle and Senior Yoga

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History Page 19 Page 19

WWII Series Russian Wars

Computers Beginner’s Guide to Computers

Page 24

Take Great Pictures with Your iPhone Your iPhone is a very powerful tool that can take amazing photos! There’s no need to lug around a heavy, expensive camera when this device is capable of so many functions. Discover picture-taking secrets, good composition, beautiful panoramas and time-lapse videos. After exploring the most useful techniques and apps, we’ll practice what we’ve learned. 5/2 5/6

T S

7-8:30p 9:30-11a

$35 $35

Writing Creative Writing Do you love to write? Explore and practice elements and genres of creative writing including fiction and non-fiction, short stories, poetry, and plays. Bring notebook or laptop. 3/7-4/11 T

6-8p

$95

NEW! Writing Family Stories Do you have family stories that you would love to see your loved ones be able to read and pass down to the next generation? Spend the day writing about your cherished memories. Guided by a published instructor, learn techniques in crafting an enjoyable true story.

REGISTER EARLY SO YOUR CLASS DOESN’T CANCEL! Classes with insufficient registration usually cancel one week before start date. 12

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5/13

9:30a-4p

$69

Well-Being

Imperial Swing Basic I

Dance For full dance descriptions, visit stchas.edu/ learnforlife. Students are instructed to enroll with a paid partner. Tuition listed is per person.

4/9-6/11 S 4/11-5/30 T 4/13-6/1 Th

3:05-4:05p 6:55-7:55p 6:55-7:55p

$50 $50 $50

Imperial Swing Basic II 4/11-5/30 T 4/13-6/1 Th

9:05-10:05p 8-9p

$50 $50

Imperial Swing Basic III (Lindy) 4/13-6/1 Th

9:05-10:05p

$50

9:05-10:05p

$50

8-9p

$50

Line Dance (variety) 4/10-6/5 M

Night Club Two-Step

Social dance instructors Stan Mayer and Linda Landwehr

4/11-5/30 T

Ballroom I (Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, East Coast Swing) Students are instructed to enroll with a partner. 4/9-6/11 Su 4/10-6/5 M 4/12-5/31 W

12:55-1:55p 6:55-7:55p 6:55-7:55p

$50 $50 $50

West Coast Swing I and II 4/12-5/31 W

5:50-6:50p

$50

Jitterbug Swing I and II 4/9-6/11 Su

2-3p

$50

Ballroom II (Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, East Coast Swing) 4/10-6/5 M 4/12-5/31 W

5:50-6:50p 8-9p

$50 $50

Ballroom III – Samba I 4/12-5/31 W

9:05-10:05p

$50

Ballroom IV – East Coast Swing 4/10-6/5 M

8-9p

Our best ideas come from YOU!

$50

Suggest your next class or adventure.

Ballroom IV – Amalgamation of Dance ADVANCED STUDENTS ONLY. 4/9-6/11 Su

4:10-5:10p

$50

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Beginning Tae Kwon Do

Fitness

Basic instruction in group setting by master of this ancient form of discipline and self-defense.

Cardio Core Strength A blend of cardio, yoga, Pilates and strength training using a stability ball. This class is done using the Swiss ball. 3/20-5/10 M/W 3/21-5/11 T/Th

1-1:50p 1-1:50p

$98 $98

Step and Muscle Conditioning Using the step platform, challenge the cardiovascular system, and then turn to bands and weights to tone the muscles. 3/20-5/10 M/W

4:30-5:20p

$98

Stretch and Strengthen Class is based on yoga, Pilates and dance for conditioning the total body. Emphasis is on core training and proper breathing. Incorporates the use of balls, mats, body bars and hand weights. 3/20-5/10 M/W

9-9:50a

$98

Physical Fitness Class incorporates a combination of physical activities to produce an overall fitness improvement in the student.

Looking for ways to be safe? Class will focus on self-defense strategies that are effective, easy to learn and fitting for all size and strength levels. The techniques taught are from Filipino martial arts (think Jason Bourne) JKD, the fighting art of Bruce Lee, and military combatives. Topics covered are striking techniques, avoidance strategies, de-escalation techniques, ground survival, weapons defense, post conflict resolution and combat psychology.

7-8p

Learn how to use an ordinary mode of exercise to increase your fitness level and implement weight loss. Required walking handbook available at SCC Bookstore. 3/20-5/10 M/W

Noon-12:50p

$98

Sticky exercise mats (available in the SCC Bookstore) are required in ALL Pilates and yoga classes. Basic Strengthening Yoga Learn the basics and understand how breathing and postures are linked together when used in action. Alignment, breath and body engagement will be introduced focusing on broadening, lengthening and spiraling. Yoga postures will be supported by specific ankle, spine and core strength and exercises. Special instruction will be given to those focusing on a stronger back. All abilities welcome. 3/25-5/20 S

10-11:15a

$75

Gentle and Senior Yoga

NEW! Practical Self Defense

3/23-5/11 Th

Walking Fitness

$75

Has it been awhile since youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been in a fitness class? Join this gentle approach to yoga movement. Learn the basics of proper alignment, lengthening of the spine and understanding how breathing and postures are linked together when used in action. Postures will be taught so students can use either floor mats with props or chairs with props. If you do not use those muscles, you will slowly lose flexibility. All ages welcome. 3/27-5/15 M

10:30-11:30a

$75

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Yoga and Pilates Combination

Zumba

Combining the best of both worlds. Yoga emphasizes awareness of your body’s alignment and movement patterns while Pilates aims to work the entire body. Students will focus on the importance of flow, breath, concentration, centering, precision and control for a full-body workout. All fitness levels welcome.

The latest craze in exercise, learn fun Latin dance steps to create an exhilarating aerobic workout. Based on interval training, it’s a very effective way of working out your whole body while having fun!

3/27-5/15 M

9-10a

3/20-5/10 M/W

10-10:50a

$98

$75

Tabata NEW! Introduction to Intermediate Yoga This Hatha yoga class is an introduction to the fundamentals of Asana Movement on your mat. By using breath, proper body alignment and muscular engagement, you can create a practice of ease and stability and ease into an intermediate practice. Students will be taught asana in a sequential fashion following the principle of movement before stillness. Meditation at the beginning and end of class is taught as self-study and reflection. 3/21-5/9 T

7-8:15p

$75

Classical Pilates Classical Pilates is the complete coordination of body, mind and spirit. Pilates is designed to give you suppleness, natural grace, strength and skill that would be unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, work and play. You will develop muscular power with corresponding endurance, ability to perform arduous duties, to play strenuous games and run or travel for long distances without undue body fatigue or mental strain. Rings, bands and weights will be used to strengthen arthritic areas that need it. 3/14-5/4 5/9-5/25 3/13-5/3 5/8-5/24

T/Th T/Th M/W M/W

5:30-6:30p 5:30-6:30p 11-11:50a 11-11:50a

$98 $40 $98 $40

Ballet Conditioning This is a class based on the practice of ballet barre exercise sequences. Muscle strength, endurance and balance are challenged and developed. No previous ballet knowledge is needed. 3/21-5/11 T/Th

Noon-12:50p

Join the new Tabata craze! Burn calories even after the class is over. Twenty seconds of intense exercise with a 10-second rest between each exercise. Students will use hand weights, jump ropes, stretch bands and exercise balls in addition to their own body weight. 3/13-5/3 M/W

7-8p

$98

Pickleball

Join the fun and learn a new sport! Pickleball, the fastest growing new sport in the nation, combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. The game is played on a court using paddles, balls and a low net. The court is the same size as a doubles badminton court. All ages and skill levels welcome. 3/15-5/3 W

6:15-8p

$98

Group fitness classes help keep you motivated – take one with a friend!

$98

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Sports Intermediate Classical Fencing This class will teach graduates of the introductory course new skills and techniques in addition to incorporating more fencing each class. We will add binds, more advanced footwork and new concepts on top of the fundamentals. Each class is a brief lecture with new concepts and half of the time will be fencing with other students and class assistants/guest fencers (if available). Prerequisite: Introduction to Classical Fencing 3/22-5/10 W

7-8p

Disc Golf Played similar to traditional golf, disc golf uses a flying disc instead of a ball and clubs, and counts throws instead of strokes. Holes are scored by sinking the disc in the disc Pole Hole™ – an elevated metal basket. Learn proper throwing techniques and discs in this popular sport. Equipment provided. Class held in SCC gym and later on the disc golf course in College Meadows Park next to campus.

$80

Health and Wellness Fencing/Drill Session This class is for students who have completed Introduction to Classical Fencing and intend to complete the intermediate class. Each session will consist of a specific lesson, via lecture, demonstration and drilling followed by practical application. Fencers will have bouts with instructors, other students and guest fencers with instructor feedback. Prerequisite: Introduction to Classical Fencing. 3/22-5/10 W

8-9p

$80

Repair the Caregiver Parents of children with disabilities, or adults responsible for aging parents – this is your class. Learn to distinguish stress triggers (PTSD) from real threats, alleviate the severity of reactions, manage changing critical needs and still enrich and strengthen your personal quality of life. Caregiver approved. 3/7-3/21 T

6-8p

$69

Experience Road Scholar in Missouri. Week-long, all-inclusive programs provide an inspirational blend of exploration and education. Discover new treasures right in your own backyard! A Cycling Journey – The Katy Trail Across Missouri. Flexible path options allow you to ride as much (average 25-45 miles per day) or as little as you like. Enjoy this dedicated bike path with generally flat terrain and explore the history of Missouri along the way. 2017 DATES: MAY 20-27, JUNE 3-10, SEPT. 16-23, OCT. 7-14, OCT. 21-28. Other programs: Lewis and Clark, Mark Twain and the Civil War, Mighty Waters and Quaint River Towns on the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, Signature City St. Louis, Intergenerational Robotics, Space Exploration and Discovery in St. Louis, A Scientific World of Discovery With Your Younger Grandchild. Come on your own, bring a spouse, or bring a friend. For more information, visit www.roadscholar.org. Search USA, Central and Missouri to learn the details of a program close to you. Or, call us at 636-922-8233 and one of our staff will be glad to provide details.

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NEW! Adult CPR and AED This course is designed to train lay responders when to dial 911, how to give CPR, how to use an AED and how to provide relief of choking. It will provide the responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and to minimize pain and the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives. All materials included. Those successfully completing the course will receive CPR/AED completion card good for two years. 4/5 W

6-9p

$125

Probiotics Series: Kombucha Brewing Kombucha is a living health drink created by Symbiotic Culture of Yeast and Bacterias (SCOBY) tea and sugar. This class will give you all the basic supplies (culture and starter) and knowledge needed to create your own probiotic drink at home with items you already have in your kitchen. 3/7 T

6-8p

Is it time to recharge your entire body? Ayurveda translates as “Life Wisdom” and is the 5,000-year-old healing system from ancient India. Ayurveda looks at the whole person – mind, body and spirit and is a wellness based model for establishing and maintaining health and vitality. Chair yoga and meditation are also an integral part of this class. 4/3-5/1

5:30-7:30p

$75

In this series, learn the ancient art of making cultured foods. Participants will get hands-on experience with different types of fermented foods – kombucha, sauerkraut and ginger brew. Grab a friend and discover how fast and easy it is to completely change your health from the inside out. Enroll in all four classes and save! Individual dates and times below

NEW! Introduction to Ayurveda, Yoga and Meditation

$35

Probiotics Series: Good Bugs! Ginger Beer Learn the art of making homemade probiotic soda using a bug. Using a ginger bug in this hands-on class, you will create and take home a ginger beer which is naturally carbonated and much healthier than soda. Sample several kinds in class! 3/21 T

6-8p

$35

Probiotics Series: Kombucha Advanced Brewing Extend your knowledge of home brewing Kombucha. Topics include secondary fermenting, vessels, continuous brew vs. batch methods and more. Bring your questions and your experience! Samples of Katie’s kombucha creations will be served. Prior class or kombucha brewing experience is preferred. 3/28 T

6-8p

$35

Probiotics Series: Fun With Sauerkraut Did you know that sauerkraut has large amounts of vitamin C, has cancer fighting properties and is loaded with probiotics? This hands-on class will show you step-by-step how to create fresh delicious sauerkraut in your home. Participate in creating living foods that are lacto-fermented. Everyone will take home one quart of raw lacto-fermented sauerkraut made in class along with numerous kraut recipes. 3/14 T

6-8p

$35

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Personal Enrichment

Culinary Wine & Dine classes – Travel to wine-producing regions around the world through a delicious dinner hosted by a visiting wine expert. Chefs from Rendezvous Café will be pairing each course with a different wine from the same region. Learn about culture, wine pairings and more. Must be 21 years old to attend.

NEW! Wine & Dine – Spain RC Morgadio Albarino – lime shrimp lettuce wrap, Marques de Caceres Reserva Rioja, smoked deviled egg, El Coto Crianza – layered chicken enchiladas with tomatillo cilantro sauce, Condada de Haza – roasted corn and peppers penne with sun-dried tomato pesto, Marco Abella Mas Mallola – chocolate cream hazelnut pie. Must be 21 years old to attend. Class held at Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar in O’Fallon. 3/20

6:30-8:30p

$45

3/8 W

NEW! Wine & Dine – South America

RC Luigi Bosco Malbec – smoked salmon and leek chowder, Cono Sur Bicileta Pinot Noir – wild mushroom and burrata bruschetta, Vina Morande Reserva Carmenere – pork roast with bacon and sage with a carmenere reduction sauce, Ernesto Catena Siesta Cabernet Franc – cabernet-braised short ribs, Vina Morande Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon – dark chocolate torte with blackberry coulis. Must be 21 years old to attend. Class held at Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar in O’Fallon. 4/10

6:30-8:30p

NEW! Wine & Dine – Back to the USA

$45

Alexander valley wines Chardonnay – tilapia with cilantro buerre blanc Syrah – asparagus, sausage and two cheese quiche with hash brown crust Cabernet franc – mushroom bacon tart Homestead red blend – short rib lasagna Cabernet Sauvignon – chocolate soufflé. Must be 21 years old to attend. Class held at Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar in O’Fallon. 5/8

6:30-8:30p

NEW! Missouri Bourbon & Bacon With Wood Hat Spirits RC Wood Hat Spirits is proud to be a true craft distillery. Local farmers raise the grains for the distillate plus the fruit and walnuts for the cordials. Gary Hinegardner, distller and owner of Wood Hat Spirits, has a background in agriculture, biology, innovation and business. Taste Bourbon Rubenesque, Montgomery County Bourbon, Brew Barrel Bourbon and Double Wood Bourbon. Learn what makes bourbon, how it is made and what is being made in Missouri. Bourbon will be accompanied with bourbon chex mix, bourbon bacon jam crostini and New York cheesecake with a bourbon bacon balsamic reduction. Must be 21 years old to attend. Class held at Café Rendezvous and Wine Bar in O’Fallon.

$45

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$55

NEW! Cookie Decorating for Spring RC Get ready for Easter with these delightful Easter cookies. Everything you need will be provided for you to be able to take home pre-baked cookies in a box. Leave with eight cookies, sugar cookie dough recipe, royal icing recipe, complete written instructions and one cookie cutter to start your collection. Class held at Rendezvous Café and Wine Bar in O’Fallon. 4/12 W

6-9p

$55

Cake Decorating Join Sam Humes, a Wilton-certified cake decorator, to learn the art of cake decorating. A hands-on class will show how to create a level cake, frost the cake and finish with smooth icing. Using a pastry bag and a variety of tips, learn to design borders, polka dots, dot flowers and simple writing techniques. Each student will take home his or her decorated cake, recipes and an at-home starter kit. Must bring a plain un-iced 8- or 10-inch cake. Take home boxes will be provided. 4/5 W

6-9p

$55

History/Special Interest

History With Richard In addition to teaching various business and history college-level classes, Richard enjoys teaching classes on WWII, American Revolution, Vietnam War and the Cold War through Continuing Education. He claims that his students will never stump him on history trivia!

World War II Series World War II was history’s most catastrophic military event, claiming more than 55 million lives and forever altering the world’s political and social landscape. This five-part series will examine the causes of the war, the reason for its outcomes and how it has shaped the present time. We will study the personalities who drove the conflict and examine not only the military operations of both the Pacific and European theaters, but also the effects of the war on people and institutions here and abroad. Enroll in all five classes and save. Individual dates and times below

$85

History of WWII Series Session 1: Prelude to War This session covers time period 1919-1939. 4/10 M 1:30-3:30p $19

History of WWII Series Session 2: War Engulfs Europe This session covers time period 1939-1943. 4/17

NEW! Opening of the American West – The Transcontinental Railroad It opened on May 10, 1869, with the driving of the Golden Spike at Promontory, Utah. Learn how the railroad established a transportation network that revolutionized the economy and settlement of the American West. 3/7

10a-noon

1:30-3:30p

$19

History of WWII Series Session 3: The United States Enters the War This session covers time period 1941-1944. 4/24

1:30-3:30p

$19

History of WWII Series Session 4: The Social and Economic Aspects of the War

Cold War This two-part course will trace the history of the Cold War from its beginnings during the Second World War to its demise with the fall of the Berlin Wall and the breakup of the Soviet Union. Students will meet the personalities who influenced the conflict and will learn the recent evidence that has shed new light on the conflict. 3/27-4/3 M

1:30-3:30p

$35

This session covers time period 1939-1945. 5/1

1:30-3:30p

$19

History of WWII Series Session 5: The Last Days of the War and its Aftermath This session covers time period 1945-1948. 5/8

1:30-3:30p

$19

Russian Wars Beginning when Genghis Khan attacked Russia back in 1223, discussions will cover the Napoleon rule, the unconventional war against Caucuses, disastrous war with Japan, their Civil War that ended in a communist state, the Nomohan encounter, WWII, the war in Afghanistan, Chechnya and current day. 3/30-5/4 Th

1:30-3:30p

$85

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NEW! Campaign for the Mississippi River During the Civil War The Anaconda Planâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objective was to split the confederate states east from west. Learn what military actions were taken by the Union Army to control the Mississippi River, the main avenue for transportation. 4/4

10a-noon

$19

Travel Free and Get Paid to Do It! Would you love to be able to afford to travel more? Learn applicable tips on how to create a moneymaking travel lifestyle so you can afford to travel as much as you want. Discover hundreds of practical ways to get free airline tickets, hotels, cruises, tours and more. Maximize frequent flyer miles, mystery shop, import, teach English, work for tour companies, write articles, shoot photos, volunteer for free vacations, get paid to drive or start a business. Information on the best travel websites, how to avoid scams, how to pack light, learn 50 words in any language and more. Tuition includes copy of presenterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book, Retire and Travel Free, which retails for $39.95. Bon voyage! 4/11

6-9:30p

Amateur Radio Extra Class License Course Instruction will lead you through all of the knowledge you need to pass the exam: rules, specific operating skills and more advanced electronics theory. As an Extra Class license, you will have full privileges on all frequencies authorized by the FCC for Amateur Radio. Prerequisite: Must already hold a General Class license. Textbook can be purchased online ARRL Extra Class License Manual 10th Edition (ISBN: 978-0-87259-517-0), Ward Silvers $29.95. 3/15-5/31 W

7-10p

$10

Language Basic Sign Communication Learn the manual alphabet and basic signs, and participate in activities that increase recognition of signs learned. Textbook required. Children under age 15 must enroll with a parent/guardian. 4/6-5/11 Th

6-8:30p

$89

$55

Money Strategies for Estate Planning

Hobby Certification Amateur Radio Technician License Course & Exam Ham radio provides the broadest and most powerful wireless communications capability available. This is an entry-level ham radio license class that will give you the ability to communicate with other hams around the world using a variety of modes. Certification exam given at the end of class. Textbook required: Ham Radio License Manual Revised 3rd Edition (ISBN 978-1-62595-013-0)Publisher: The American Radio Relay League, Inc. ($29.95). 3/15-5/17 W

7-9p

$10

This class will cover wills, revocable wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, TOD and POD, the dangers of joint tenancy, life insurance, gifts to minors, avoiding probate, estate taxes, family business concerns and more. Taught by local attorney Jim Borchers. 4/6-4/13 Th

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$45

Passport to Retirement Prepare for one of the biggest transitions in life: retirement. Find out how to gain a clear picture of the retirement you want. Calculate how much you will need to save; overcome roadblocks; help protect your assets and more. Includes a comprehensive 135-page workbook packed with exercises, worksheets and checklists. Couples may attend together for a single registration fee. 3/29-4/5 W 4/4-4/11 T

6:30-9p

6:30-9:30p 6:30-9:30p

$59 $59

Women’s Financial Education Gain control of your life by taking control of your finances. Get organized, learn about credit and debt management, making a will, insurance, saving for retirement and investing for retirement. Taught in partnership with the University of Missouri Extension. Bring a 1.5” D ring or 2” round-ring binder with pockets and clear overlay. 3/2-4/6 Th

6:30-9p

$49

Stock Market Series – Making Money in the Stock Market Learn which stocks to buy or avoid and where to do the research. How do bonds, interest rates and the economy affect your stocks? What options are available to you? Get strategies for greater gains and controlled losses. 3/8-3/15 W

7-9:30p

$39

Stock Market Series – Advanced Investment Analysis – Chart Reading Learn about innovative market analysis, trend changes and sector rotation through simple fundamental and technical knowledge and recognition. 3/29-4/5 W

7-9:30p

$39

Paranormal/Psychic Basics of Ghost Hunting Are you one of the countless fans of ghost hunting TV shows who wants to track some spirits on your own? Learn what it takes to conduct a successful paranormal investigation. Delve into what a ghost is, a brief history of ghost hunting and categories of hauntings including non-human entities, demons and possessions with well-known examples of each type. A step-by-step guide to conducting a paranormal investigation will be provided. Students will get handson experience with various types of field equipment needed for an investigation. 5/11 Th 6-8p

$39

Hauntings of St. Louis St. Louis is a modern metropolis, rich with legends dating back to the early Native Americans and a history that lives on through many spirits that refuse to die. Learn about the truly haunted mansions such as the infamous Lemp Mansion, the Bubblehead family of North County, Cheney Mansion of Jerseyville, plus stories of other first-hand experiences by the instructors. 5/23 T

6-8p

$39

Stock Market Series – How and When to Sell a Stock Rules and guidelines the professionals use to earn consistent returns. This is a semi-advanced class that will benefit all levels of investment knowledge. 4/6

7-9:30p

$25

EmmausLink EmmausLink is a cooperative effort by Emmaus Homes and St. Charles Community College’s Continuing Education Department.

EmmausLink is designed for adults, ages 16 and over, with developmental-disabilities. Students choose three of six 50-minute sessions each Saturday. Students are expected to be staffed according to the personal plans that are made for them when they are in the community and students are strongly encouraged to attend class with someone who is a natural support for them. For additional information, contact Emily Johnson at 314-503-8640.

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NEW! Practical Parent Talk – Discipline Strategies That Really Work

Parenting In this series, learn the ancient art of making cultured foods. Participants will get hands-on experience with different types of fermented foods – kombucha, sauerkraut and ginger brew. Grab a friend and discover how fast and easy it is to completely change your health from the inside out. Enroll in all four classes and save!

Learn verbal skills that teach and hold your children accountable for their behavior. Skills will be taught that help you guide your children toward increased responsibility.

Individual dates and times below

NEW! Practical Parent Talk – Encourage Your Children While Building Confidence and Character

$109

NEW! Practical Parent Talk – End Negative Behaviors and Power Struggles Learn verbal skills to eliminate your children's negative, inappropriate and undesirable behaviors. Learn how to increase your child's cooperation so you can decrease power struggles. 3/30

6:30-8:30p

4/6

6:30-8:30p

$39

Learn verbal skills to build self-confidence and self-esteem in your children. Learn skills to effectively and respectfully express frustration and anger. 4/13

6:30-8:30p

$39

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Business and

Professional Development Come to SCC and gain the skills you need to succeed and advance in your career. Whether you need updated computer skills to keep up with alwayschanging technology or a certificate to enhance an existing degree or increase your professional value, SCC is the place for professional development. Want to explore the entrepreneurial side of yourself? We can help with that too. SCC offers a wide variety of quality certificate programs, professional development and small business classes to help you succeed. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see what you are looking for? Give us a call and let us help you find a solution.

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Computers/Technology Beginner’s Guide to Computers Don’t be left behind in the digital age. Become acquainted and comfortable with your computer. Get started with the alphabetic keyboard, learn how to use the mouse, navigate the Internet, do basic word processing, and save, print and find files. 4/12-4/26 W

6:30-9p

$75

Take the next step to get more from your computer. Discover how to search more efficiently on the Internet for better results. Learn basic email skills and etiquette. Become more comfortable with creating, deleting and organizing files and folders. Learn how to cut, copy and paste between documents – even ones of different types. 6:30-9p

$55

Microsoft Windows 10 Having difficulty navigating Windows 10? Join the discussion of Windows 10’s new features and improvements. The Start menu is back, visit the store for one-stop-shop apps, talk with Cortana, rule the web with Microsoft Edge browser, and discover multiple tips and tricks. 3/29-4/5 W

6:30-9:30p

$55

Introduction to Word and Excel This is a very basic introductory class in Word and Excel for those with little computer experience. Learn the meanings and concepts of the drop-down menus, basic functions, working with documents and worksheets and editing tools. 3/1-3/8

6:30-9:30p

$55

Introduction to 3D Printing Fascinated by 3D printing? Learn design, components and workflow from idea to end product, along with details on how the printers are built and operated. Examine software programs that start a design, convert it to a vector drawing and then to g-code, and learn to control the printer. Learn to troubleshoot printer problems, diagnose defects and formulate a solution. Experience a hands-on lab so you can try out your new found skills. 3/9-3/30 Th 24

7-9p

Discover many of today’s modern CSS3 and HTML5 techniques in this introductory hands-on class. Besides creating complete web pages, HTML code fragments can be used to create specific elements within an existing page. Some blogs and discussion boards allow you to include HTML formatting in your posts or comments, enabling you to add emphasis to key words, embed links or create bulleted lists. Textbook required. Purchase at SCC bookstore. Textbook required. Purchase at SCC Bookstore. 3/6-3/20 M

Beyond Beginner’s Guide to Computers

5/3-5/10 W

Introduction to HTML5 & CSS3

$125

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6:30-9:30p

$89

Designing With Sketchup SketchUp makes 3D modeling easy for anyone to learn. It’s the perfect tool for the beginner as well as professional designers, decorators, architectural, civic and mechanical engineers and related professions. Students will be able to use a 3D printer to make designs come to life. Intended for students with little or no three-dimensional drawing or SketchUp experience. 4/18-5/9 T

6-9p

$95

Exploring AutoCAD – Beyond AutoCAD is a sophisticated software program that requires practice to learn. In this hands-on class, you will practice what you learning in Exploring AutoCAD as you develop a project geared to your specialty or interest. Prerequisite: Exploring AutoCAD or some experience. 3/24-4/21 F

6-9p $95

Introduction to CNC Routers and Mills Interested in home workshop CNC machines? Learn their various parts, as well as the workflow. See how various software programs are used to start a design, convert it to a vector drawing, convert that to g-code, and how the computer then uses that to control the CNC machine. Learn about various kinds of machines, and their practical use in your shop to create things difficult or impossible to make by hand using metals, plastics or wood. 3/14-4/4 T

7-9p

$75

QuickBooks Series – QuickBooks, Part 1 Accurately manage your financial data. Conquer invoicing, receiving payments, making purchases, entering bills, paying bills, banking, paying employees, viewing reports, backing up files and printing. Prior knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping is helpful. Textbook required. 3/20-4/10 M

6-9p $95

QuickBooks Series – QuickBooks, Part 2

BOOKKEEPER

Certificate Series

Learn to avoid some common mistakes. Course includes customizing reports, personalizing your settings, importing and exporting from QuickBooks, use of classes and other features. Prerequisite: QuickBooks, Part 1. Book required. 4/24-5/1 M

A bookkeeper's daily job duties require strong accounting and mathematical skills. SCC’s non-credit Bookkeeper Certificate Program can help you get started on a new career or upgrade your current skill set. Top reasons adults enroll in the Bookkeeper Certificate Program: • Retrain for a new career • Update and enhance job skill set • Increase earning potential

Course List:

• Accounting Bootcamp • Certified Bookkeeper • Quickbooks, Part 1 • Quickbooks, Part 2

6-9p $75

Certified Bookkeeper Certified Bookkeepers (CB) are to bookkeeping what CPAs are to accounting: the elite of the profession. Created by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) to prepare experienced bookkeepers for the certification exam, the program consists of adjusting entries, correction of accounting errors, basic book and tax depreciation, basic payroll, merchandise inventory, internal controls and fraud prevention. All materials including exam costs are included. Prerequisite: Accounting Boot Camp or accounting experience. Registration closes 3/22 at midnight. 3/29-6/21 W

6-10p $995

Accounting Boot Camp Looking for a new career or needing to brush up on accounting principles for your small business? Topics include journal entries, financial statements, adjustments, closing and merchandising transactions. Class discussions include real-life examples and applications of accounting. This class prepares students for the Certified Bookkeeper course and contains topics typical of a first semester college accounting class. Jan. 18-May 1, 2017

Summer dates will be available April 3.

Bookkeeper Certificate program cost: $1,360

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Microsoft Word Series Microsoft Word is the most widely used word processing application on the market. This powerful program will allow you to create professional-looking content quickly. Develop simple documents by changing fonts, underlining, centering, indenting, cutting and pasting and using more advanced features: headers, footers, tables, templates, mail merge, macros, table of contents, footnotes and much more. Enroll in a class from each module and save! NOTE: The last 30 minutes of each module will be devoted to questions and open lab time. Individual dates and times below

MICROSOFT OFFICE

Certificate Series

To remain competitive in today’s workforce, employees must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of many key software applications. This certificate will assist you with upgrading your current skills and learning new ones. Prerequisites: • Knowledge of computers • Beginning Computer Keyboarding or the ability to type 20 words per minute.

Top reasons adults enroll in the Microsoft Office Certificate Program: • Acquire new technical skills • Update and enhance job skills • Retrain for a new career • Increase earning potential

Course List:

• Microsoft Word (all six modules) • Microsoft Excel (all six modules) • Microsoft Access • Microsoft PowerPoint • Microsoft Publisher • Microsoft Outlook

Culminating project and final exam: $169 (Required to receive certificate)

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$195

MS Word Series – Module I For the very beginner. Learn the fundamentals, understand commands, create and save documents, navigate through the document and view multiple windows. 4/3

6:30-9:30p $39

Microsoft Excel Series Microsoft Excel is the most widely used spreadsheet application used by employers today. Confidently navigate the program’s environment, and discover how to use this powerful tool. From designing your spreadsheet to advanced formulas, we have a hands-on module for you! Enroll in a class from each module and save. NOTE: The last 30 minutes of each module will be devoted to questions and open lab time. Individual dates and times below

$195

MS Excel Series – Module I For the very beginner. Learn the fundamentals for creating and saving information, navigating a worksheet and entering information and editing. 3/27 4/5

M W

9a-noon $39 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Excel Series – Module II Master formatting a worksheet to make it more visually attractive and easier to read by changing the appearance, size, color of text, borders, etc., by using cell styles and other tools. Create, edit and format dynamic-looking charts. 3/7 4/3 4/12

T M W

6:30-9:30p $39 9a-noon $39 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Word Series – Module II

MS Word Series – Module V

Conquer working with and editing text, formatting characters, paragraphs and pages including headers and footers.

Create and rearrange documents in outline view. Learn to work with long documents, creating a table of contents and using footnotes and endnotes. Explore uses of a document template.

4/10

6:30-9:30p $39

MS Word Series – Module III Learn to apply themes and styles for that professional look. Add a creative piece to flyers with shapes and pictures, WordArt, SmartArt and charts. 3/2 4/17

Th M

6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Word Series – Module IV

3/16 5/1

Th M

6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Word Series – Module VI Polish off your knowledge by working with forms, customizing Word to make use of the features you use most and using hyperlinks and macros. 3/23 5/8

Th M

6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39

Discover how easy it is to work with tables. Learn how to set up your document for mail merges from other data sources and for creating labels and envelopes. 3/9 4/24

Th M

6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Excel Series – Module III Learn to efficiently manage a workbook. Discover efficient options for viewing and working with data, split windows and multiple worksheets; hiding data; and protecting and sharing workbooks. 3/14 4/10 4/19

T M W

6:30-9:30p $39 9a-noon $39 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Excel Series – Module IV It’s all about formulas. Go beyond basic formulas to create complex statistical, financial and scientific calculations. Excel has hundreds of different formulas to make your job easier. 3/21 4/17 4/26

T M W

6:30-9:30p $39 9a-noon $39 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Excel Series – Module V Make the most of organizing data ranges to sort and filter data. Turn an Excel range into a table to work with table data independently from the rest of the worksheet, and learn to use a PivotTable to analyze data ranges. 3/28 4/24 5/3

T M W

MS Excel Series – Module VI Effortlessly analyze data creating scenarios using Goal Seek and Solver tools, work with the Web and external data, and make the most of macros. 4/4 5/1 5/10

T M W

6:30-9:30p $39 9a-noon $39 6:30-9:30p $39

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Career Certification Food Protection Manager Certification Prepares students for the Food Safety Certification exam. Addresses food safety practices, prevention of food-borne illness and personal hygiene guidelines. Food Safety Manager Certification exam given at end of class. Must register seven days prior to class. ServSafe book and materials included. 3/20 M 5/15 M

PERSONAL TRAINER

Whether for a career move or for personal knowledge, get all the information needed to become a Certified Personal Trainer. Our personal trainer course is a great way to prepare to be a successful nationally Certified Personal Trainer. The collegiate course is for candidates wanting in-depth instruction and hands-on experience with a top veteran instructor to master the career skills and knowledge to be a successful trainer. The course consists of 16 hours of lecture with key topics that include biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness testing, equipment usage and health assessment plus 16 hours of hands-on practical training labs with role playing drills on exercises, presentation skills, etc. to professionally master the position. Call 1-888-330-9487 or visit http://www.witseducation.com/store to order Fitness Professional’s Handbook, 7th Edition, and start reading immediately. Class meets in HUM 114 on Tuesdays, and CC 203 on Thursdays. 7-9p

$675

Level 1 – Nationally Certified Personal Trainer: Successfully complete the written and practical exams. CPR/AED required. Level 2 – Nationally Certified Personal Trainer: Successfully complete Level 1 exams followed by a 30-hour internship that will help connect to local employers.

$150 $150

Professional Development/ Certification

Certification

3/14-5/11 T/Th

8a-4p 8a-4p

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Principles of Inventory Management This class provides a functional knowledge and understanding of inventory and purchasing management principles, roles and responsibilities, and techniques. Topics include: inventory management fundamentals, ordering techniques, replenishment policies, purchasing management, just-in-time and lean methodologics, and inventory performance measurement. 3/14-5/16 T

5:30-8p

$425

Go Green Simple practices and strategies that anyone can use to improve their green footprint, achieve sustainable development and reduce their carbon footprint. 3/3

8a-noon

$59

Real Estate Licensing Course Considering a real estate career? St. Charles Community College in conjunction with 1st Choice Real Estate School offers the Salesperson 48-hour Pre-Examination Course. This is the course needed to prepare you for the licensing examination in order to become a real estate agent in Missouri. The course content is developed and offered in a way to help you pass the test the first time. Your course instructors are experienced in the real estate industry and have know-how to deliver the material in an easy to understand format. BE SURE TO PRINT AND SIGN THE STUDENT CONTRACT AND BRING TO CLASS. You can find the link under VIEW DETAILS. 3/20-3/31 M-F 5/15-5/26 M-F

9a-4p 9a-4p

$349 $349

Legal Secretary Certificate Course

Small Business Importance of Forming an LLC Just starting a new business or considering starting one? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s critical that you limit your liability by forming a limited liability company (LLC). Learn about taxation and creditor protection and how to file articles correctly online. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already filed an LLC online, you will learn what additional steps are necessary and why. 3/30

6:30-9p

$35

NEW! Grant Writing Basics Learn how to decode the mystery of writing grants. Discover the important items you need to gather prior to writing, types of funders, and how to identify potential sources. Learn to dissect various components of a typical application and tips to improve your proposal. Students will spend some time writing the essential components of a grant. 4/5-4/26 W

9:30-11:30a

$95

This intensive program is designed for both beginning and experienced secretaries who are interested in improving their skills and working more efficiently within the law office. Students will study such topics as: legal terminology; legal process; jurisdiction and venue; ethics; written communications including letters, pleadings, discovery, notices and motions; filing procedures, billing and accounting; time management; records management; an overview of commonly used word and data processing programs; legal research; memoranda preparation, and citation format. Textbooks required. Rate $645. Register online at www.legalstudies.com. Session dates are: March 6-April 21 May 1-April 21 June 26-Aug. 16

Paralegal Certificate Course This intensive, nationally acclaimed program is designed for beginning as well as advanced legal workers. Training includes instruction on how to assist trial attorneys, interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law, and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation. Must take two consecutive seven-week sessions. Textbooks required. Rate $1,289 (includes both sessions). Register online at www.legalstudies.com. Session dates are: March 6-April 21 May 1-April 21 June 26-Aug. 16

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PROFESSIONAL TRAINER

Certification

SUPERVISORY AND LEADERSHIP

Certification

Today, more corporations and organizations are adding dedicated development and training roles within their company. In order for employees to increase their knowledge and develop professionally, they must be presented with relevant and engaging curriculum, an environment conducive to learning and an effective trainer who understands the needs of the adult learner. Acquire a clear understanding of development strategies and adult learning models that will increase your effectiveness as a trainer. Sessions include Assessing and Planning for the Needs of Adult Learners, Curriculum Design and Development, Curriculum Implementation and Delivery, and Assessment and Evaluation Strategies for the Adult Learner. Tuition includes all materials.

Your employees are your most valuable resources. Ensuring the efficiency of your team is the key to your success and is your most important responsibility. Get practical, easy-to-understand and insightful methods for new and even experienced supervisors and managers.

Median Pay

10% growth expected in this field through 2024

$58,210 (Training & Development Specialist) to $102,640 (Training & Development Manager) Receiving certification can compliment an existing degree in education, business, or human resources and enhance professional expertise and credibility.

3/30-5/22 M $995

5:30-8:30p

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Learn about effective delegation, performance management and writing performance reviews. Discuss the specifics of the supervisorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role and responsibilities and strategies for improving your overall effectiveness as a leader. Take home practical information along with tips and techniques that can be applied at your job immediately. Median Pay

$31,720 (Customer Service Representative)

Certification will help to develop your effectiveness as a communicator which is key to exceptional customer service.

4/3-5/26 Class taught online $395

TOP REASONS TO PURSUE CERTIFICATE: • Get you started on your pathway to success • Consistently deliver great service • Enhance your career skill set • Improve productivity • Increase your organization’s success

Keys to Customer Service

CERTIFICATE IN

Customer Service

Learning to build your customer service skills will have a powerful impact on your career success as well as success in other areas of your life. Discover the direct relationship between service skills and career achievement. 4/3-4/28 Class taught online

Customer service is essential for business and all work organizations. With the increase of technology, human interaction with customers becomes all the more important. Whether it relates to retaining customers, serving your audience or turning inquiries from potential customers into sales, good customer service is now one of the central factors in organizational success. Learn to improve your customer service skills to enhance your career skill set, improve productivity and increase your organization’s success.

$145

Extraordinary Customer Service Transform your customer service into something extraordinary – this comes from focusing on the few essential elements that yield big results. Discover how easy it is to tweak your customer service from the ordinary to the extraordinary. 5/1-5/26 Class taught online

$145

Course List:

• Keys to Customer Service • Extraordinary Customer Service

$245 total for both courses and certificate 3.2 CEUs

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TOP REASONS TO PURSUE CERTIFICATE: • • • •

Understanding of how to analyze the data Analyze the data to see trends and make predictions Add a new skill set to your portfolio Work with ratings, graphs and user-friendly reports of statistical results

Introduction to Data Analysis

CERTIFICATE IN

Data Analysis

This course will give you a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Businesses look for candidates with an understanding of how to analyze the data they have been collecting. 4/3-4/28 Class taught online

Data analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. Course List:

• Introduction to Data Analysis • Intermediate Data Analysis • Advanced Data Analysis

Median Pay

$78,630 (Operations Research Analyst), $81,320 (Management Analyst), $62,150 (Market Research Analyst), $80,110 (Statistician) This skill set is expected to see above average demand across industries during the next decade.

Intermediate Data Analysis Many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. Intermediate Data Analysis will introduce you to the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. In addition, you’ll learn how to work with ratings, graphs and user-friendly reports of statistical results. 3/6-3/31 Class taught online 5/1-5/26 Class taught online

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$195 $195

Advanced Data Analysis After taking this advanced course in data analysis, you will be able to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization and have the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Take the guesswork out of important company decisions, and make decisions based on statistically significant information. 4/3-4/28 Class taught online 6/5-6/30 Class taught online

$495 for all 3 courses with certificate. 4.8 CEUs

$195

$195 $195

TOP REASONS TO PURSUE CERTIFICATE: • • • •

Take your online course to the next level Build student success Foster online discussion Enhance learning

Designing Online Instruction

CERTIFICATE IN

Online Teaching Get the best instruction from the foremost authorities in online learning. From building an online course to improving an online course, from fostering online discussion to encouraging student interaction, from traditional assessment to online tests, the program will give you both the fundamentals of teaching online as well as the most advanced tips and techniques in the business. Course List:

• Designing Online Instruction • Fostering Online Discussion • Advanced Teaching Online

Discover the principles behind the adoption of technology innovation and the nature of the online learning environment. Then get tips for planning your online course, identifying resources and design guidelines. Discuss the phases of design and development and models, motivating student-student interaction and managing interaction. 5/1-5/12 Class taught online

$195

Fostering Online Discussion Being engaged with your online learners throughout the course is one of the three biggest weaknesses of online teachers. Experience how to do it from the creator of the concept and practice of “continual engagement” in teaching. Discover how to build student success through your interaction, how to give online learners feedback, communicating with them about everything from subject matter to delicate issues to grading. 3/6-3/31 Class taught online

$195

Advanced Teaching Online

$495 for all 3 courses and certificate 4.8 CEUs

In the 21st century, half of all learning will be online. Discover how to plan, develop and teach an online course. Take home a 10-step model for developing your online course. Learn how to create online audio lectures with slide shows. Find out how self-quizzes enhance learning. See an animation, drag-and-drop exercise and dynamite welcome pages. Engage in online discussion with other teachers. An instructor’s book, Advanced Teaching Online, is included. 4/3-4/28 Class taught online

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$195

TOP REASONS TO PURSUE CERTIFICATE: • One of the fastest paths to promotion • Learn the 10 Project Management Knowledge Areas • Gain knowledge of the 5 Project Management Processes • Class hours can be applied toward PMP requirement

Introduction to Project Management

CERTIFICATE IN

Project Management Project management provides visibility of project health to the business and the customer. Through continuous monitoring, early detection of variations to plan, schedule and budget can be communicated to stakeholders for quick resolution, including project cancelation. Course List:

• Introduction to Project Management • Project Management Processes • Project Management Knowledge Areas

Project management is one of the fastest paths to promotion by increasing your network through greater exposure. You will have the skills, tools and templates to confidently develop and maintain a project. An overview of salaries, certification costs, education and experience requirements are provided. 1.6 CEUs 4/3-4/28 Class taught online

$195

Project Management Processes Acquire a well-rounded knowledge of the five Project Management Processes relating to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide. This basic information will assist you in learning the beginnings of Project Management, whether you are interested in project management, are in a project management field or any other line of work. 1.6 CEUs 3/6-3/31 Class taught online 5/1-5/26 Class taught online

$195 $195

Project Management Knowledge Areas The Project Management Professional community monitors projects through the five Project Management Processes supported by the 10 Project Management Knowledge Areas. This course introduces the student to the ten 10 project management knowledge areas and their support role and relationships to the five Project Management Processes. 1.6 CEUs 4/3-4/28 Class taught online

$495 for all 3 courses with certificate. 4.8 CEUs

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$195

TOP REASONS TO PURSUE CERTIFICATE: • Increase your success in sales • Learn new skills in relationship management • Find new clients • Become a top-producing sales person

Strategic Selling with Social Media

CERTIFICATE IN

Sales

Move yourself or your sales team to increased success. Save time, money and effort with these tried and true proven sales techniques that are guaranteed to deliver proven results. Course List:

• Strategic Selling with Social Media • Getting Started in Sales • Power Selling

Median Pay

$48,200 (Insurance), $59,080 (Wholesale and Manufacturing), $71,550 (Securities, Commodities, Financial Services) Sales professional contact clients, make sales presentations, build relationships and maintain client accounts, negotiate prices and close sales agreements.

Social media and digital technologies, when understood and leveraged effectively, can enable you to find new clients and motivate these clients to take action in more efficient and strategic ways. Social media sales solutions can help you save time, save money and make money throughout the sales cycle from prospecting to referrals to closing sales. 4/3-4/28 Class taught online 6/5-6/30 Class taught online

$195 $195

Getting Started in Sales Finding new clients or customers can be challenging; reaching out to them and actually making a sale is a whole other thing. Whether you are a beginner who is new to the sales process or a seasoned professional who loves selling, understanding the basic steps of sales and freeing your mind of negativity is the foundation to your business success. 3/6-3/31 Class taught online 5/1-5/26 Class taught online

$195 $195

Power Selling No matter what product or service you represent, there are powerful strategies that will help you become a top-producing sales person. Gain a better understanding of the importance of the sales function and learn new skills in relationship management, prospecting, customer management, and delivering a compelling sales presentation. Move yourself or your sales team to increased success. $495 for all 3 courses and certificate 4.8 CEUs

4/3-4/28 Class taught online 6/5-6/30 Class taught online

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$195 $195

TOP REASONS TO PURSUE CERTIFICATE: • Learn methods to expand your business • Keys to marketing your print publication • Understand your publishing options • Create a marketing plan

Growing Your Business With Self-Publishing

CERTIFICATE IN SELF-PUBLISHING

A book can help you expand your business in the way no form of advertising can. Learn how to understand your publishing options and how to select the best pathways given your business and personal objectives. You will learn how to work with print-on-demand (POD) companies that print books in small quantities economically.

Whether you are with a small or large organization, this practical certificate is designed to help entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations self-publish non-fiction to promote and enhance your core business goals such as customer retention and building your brand. Get unique insights into finding your niche and developing customer-oriented information that builds customer relationships.

4/3-4/28 Class taught online

for Business

Course List:

• Growing Your Business with Self-Publishing • Self-Publishing eBooks • Marketing Business Publications

Median Pay

$60,240 (Writers and Authors) Two out of three people are self employed.

$195

Self-Publishing eBooks eBooks are becoming more popular than ever. In addition to publishing fiction and non-fiction books, individuals and companies are using eBook publishing as a way to market products, services and ideas. Discover what makes a great eBook and how you go about creating, formatting and publishing. Learn the steps necessary to create your eBook with text, photos, illustrations, audio, videos and hyperlinks to websites. Understand the different options in self-publishing and distribution. 3/6 - 3/31 Class taught online 5/1-5/31 Class taught online

$195 $195

Marketing Business Publications

$495 for all 3 courses with certificate. 4.8 CEUs

Having a book idea and publishing it is only half the recipe for success. Find out how to get the word out to your target market. Discover the various marketing avenues for your book. Acquire information on which social media sites make sense for your audience and how to maximize your effort by minimizing your time online. Create a marketing plan so you can map out your marketing steps from start to finish. 4/3-4/28 Class taught online

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$195

TOP REASONS TO PURSUE CERTIFICATE: • Discover today’s trends • Boost your website traffic • Master Facebook advertising • Determine demographics of customers

Boosting Your Website Traffic

DIGITAL MARKETING

Acquire the basic skills to boost your website traffic, including how to analyze your visitor traffic, how to use search engine optimization to get greater visibility and exposure in Google searches, and how to redesign your website copy to increase your visitors and results.

Discover proven methods to improving email promotions, analyzing your web site traffic, doing search engine optimization, and how to successfully employ online advertising. Relevant for any type of organization, including businesses, companies, non-profits and government agencies.

3/6-3/31 Class taught online

Certificate

Course List:

• Boosting Your Website Traffic • Online Advertising • Improving Email Promotions

$195

Online Advertising Get the keys to making online advertising work for you and your organization. See how pay-perclick advertising with Google AdWords works and how to test low-budget AdWords campaigns. Learn how you can target local audiences. Discover Facebook advertising and how you can determine the demographics and people you want to reach. 4/3-4/28 Class taught online

$195

Improving Email Promotions Discover new ways to improve your email promotions, including when to email, what to email and testing email copy. Find out how to analyze response rates, including getting the benchmarks for open rates and click through rates. 4/3-4/28 Class taught online 6/5-6/30 Class taught online

$195 $195

$495 for all 3 courses and certificate 4.8 CEUs

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TOP REASONS TO PURSUE CERTIFICATE: • • • •

Develop realistic goals How to successfully manage and market your business Methods to secure needed funding Build a strong brand

Entrepreneurship Boot Camp

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Certificate

Boost your chances of success for your new or small business and reduce your risks. Get the latest on planning your business, brainstorming business ideas and building a checklist for going into business. Then learn how to create a business plan, including assessing business feasibility, and prepare the management and financial plans. Gain a step-by-step approach to attract and keep customers, with an emphasis on customer-driven marketing decisions and building a strong brand. Course List:

• Entrepreneurship Boot Camp • The Business Plan • Entrepreneurial Marketing

This course provides insight into the characteristics, knowledge and skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur. Identify the abilities required of successful entrepreneurs and how to acquire them, develop goals to help establish your business, develop an outline for your plan, and take home techniques to successfully manage your new business. 4/3-4/28 Class taught online

$195

The Business Plan Whether starting a business or growing the one you have, a business plan serves as a roadmap and can help secure needed funding. This practical, hands-on approach encourages you to immerse yourself in the vision and planning aspects of your business. Focusing on the most critical components of the business plan enables you to uncover hidden risks and assess the business from a marketing, management and financial vantage point. 3/6-3/31 Class taught online 5/1-5/26 Class taught online

$195 $195

Entrepreneurial Marketing To succeed in today’s marketplace, entrepreneurs must know how to effectively market their product or service. Gain a step-by-step approach to attract and keep customers, all within a realistic budget. With an emphasis on customer-driven marketing decisions, learn how to build a strong brand, analyze which tactics to use and implement your marketing plan. $495 for all 3 courses with certificate. 4.8 CEUs

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4/3-4/28 Class taught online 6/5-6/30 Class taught online

$195 $195

TOP REASONS TO PURSUE CERTIFICATE: • Create your own games • Goes into the design and development • How to apply in your field of business • Using game development application

Introduction to Game Design

CERTIFICATE IN

Basic Game Design Games are increasingly recognized as a tool that can serve many business purposes beyond entertainment. This certificate provides you with a general introduction to what goes into the design and development of both video and analog games, with a particular focus on the use of games outside of consumer entertainment. Course List:

• Introduction to Game Design • Intermediate Video Game Design

Median Pay

$68,000-85,000 (Designer, Writer, Programmer, Artist, Quality Assurance) Serious, big business Many enter field through development of portfolio.

Discover resources for developing game design, and identify the mechanics and verbs used in different games. You will come away knowing the different activities that are part of game design, able to flesh out a game idea in order to increase the chances to having a successful game design experience, and have a basic understanding of how to work with game developers. 1.6 CEUs 3/3-3/28 Taught Online 6/5-6/30 Taught Online

$245 $245

Intermediate Video Game Design Mobile games are the fastest-growing segment of the market as more and more people play casual games. By 2019, Price Warehouse predicts social and casual game sales will exceed traditional game sales. In this intermediate introductory course, you will learn the basics of video game design process, learn about the main video game genres and use a game development application to begin your journey of making games. 1.6 CEUs 3/ 6-3/31 Taught Online 5/1-5/26 Taught Online

$245 $245

$395 for all 3 courses with certificate. 3.2 CEUs

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TOP REASONS TO PURSUE CERTIFICATE: • Learn how to manage time and increase productivity • Develop management skill sets • How to motivate each generation and what incentives they respond to

Management Boot Camp

MANAGEMENT

Enhance your management skills through this course for supervisors, managers and emerging leaders. Discover the keys for effectively managing your employees. Find out how to create clear expectations, engage and motivate employees, and increase your effectiveness through use of the DiSC personality profile (included).

Nothing creates success like a solid foundation. Find out how to create clear expectations, engage and motivate employees and increase your effectiveness. Then learn how to improve your management of time and productivity. Time is even more valuable in this century than in the last. Finally, get the keys to manage different generations in your workplace. Discover what motivates each generation at work, what incentives they respond to and what messages they value.

4/3-4/28 Class taught online

Certificate

Course List:

• Management Boot Camp • Time and Productivity Management • Managing Generations in the Workplace

$295

Time and Productivity Management Time is even more valuable in this century than in the last. How effective you manage your time and productivity can affect your business and personal life in so many ways. You’ll get tips and techniques you won’t get anywhere else for managing time and increasing productivity. 3/6-3/31 Class taught online 5/1-5/26 Class taught online

$195 $195

Managing Generations in the Workplace Get an understanding of managing workers in different generations in the workplace. Discover what motivates each generation at work, what incentives they respond to and what messages they value. Generations X and Y are significantly different than the Boomer generation. Each generation has different expectations and styles of work in the workplace. 4/3-4/18 Class taught online 6/5-5/30 Class taught online

$595 for all 3 courses with certificate. 4.8 CEUs

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$195 $195

TOP REASONS TO PURSUE CERTIFICATE: • • • •

MANAGING SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

Certificate

Different social networks have distinct characteristics and different features and are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Find out what you can be doing and what you should be doing to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing. Get a firm foundation in Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook platforms. Course List:

• Twitter • Facebook for Business • LinkedIn for Business

Integrate social networks into your communication and marketing Techniques for successful interactions in the Twitterverse Increase your business reach Build new business relationships

Twitter Twitter is a hot social media platform these days, and everyone seems to be using it. Learn the best way to take advantage of the unique opportunities Twitter offers – and discover the best ways to create relationships and network with your key constituents. 4/3-4/28 Class taught online 6/5-6/30 Class taught online

$195 $195

Facebook for Business Find out what goes on behind the scenes on Facebook Pages and how to increase the chances that your message is seen and acted on. Discover new tools and proven techniques to increase business and expand your reach. This is an advanced class and assumes you have started a Page on Facebook and have basic knowledge of the subject matter. 3/6-3/31 Class taught online 5/1-5/26 Class taught online

$245 $245

LinkedIn for Business LinkedIn is the most popular business social network and the website for professionals to network, build business relationships and provide or receive referrals. Learn how to set up your personal profile so that it gets noticed by others. Discover how LinkedIn can be used to generate leads, recruit new employees and find new jobs. 4/3-4/28 Class taught online

$195

$595 for all 3 courses with certificate. 4.8 CEUs

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NEW

CAREER? CHECK OUT OUR HOME INSPECTION CERTIFICATE ... Home Inspection Certificate Employment in the home inspection field is expected to grow 17 percent between now and 2018. Get the knowledge you need to take advantage of this growing profession. The Home Inspection Certificate requires completion of 10 courses covering all aspects of home inspection. It is delivered through a blended approach of printed material and online sessions. Each of the 10 courses requires a minimum of 42 hours of study, and you can work from the comfort of your own home or office. Exercises and practical quizzes allow you to check your level of understanding with feedback. With the mixed-course format, you can stay connected with your instructor and other learners and share ideas with other participants in your online community.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT stchas.edu/learnforlife.

$395 per course

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Become a Continuing Education Instructor! Do you have a hobby, talent, skill or area of expertise that you would like to teach others? We are always looking for new instructors and great ideas for classes. Download and submit a course proposal from our website, stchas.edu/learnforlife, or stop in and meet us in Humanities Building, 42

Room 103, and learn the basics of getting started as a Continuing Education instructor! STCHAS.EDU/LEARNFORLIFE | 636-922-8233

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Online Courses Take classes that fit YOUR schedule, anytime, anywhere! For questions or assistance, email ccdreg@ stchas.edu, or call 636-922-8233. Visit stchas.edu/learnforlife for a complete listing of online classes. American Management Association®

General Courses A wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely online. All courses are led by expert instructors. Topics include accounting and finance, business, computer applications, design and composition, health care and medical, language and arts, law and legal, personal development, teaching and education, technology, writing and publishing GRE and GMAT prep. Register: ed2go.com/stchas

American Management Association Certificate Programs Programs include accounting, communications, customer service, finance for managers, human resources, leadership, management, manufacturing/ quality, marketing, negotiation skills, personal development, project management, purchasing, strategic planning, supervision, team building and time management. Register: flexclassroom.com/stchas

Career Training Certificate Programs Certificates available in: health care and fitness, business and professional, IT and software development, management and corporate, media and design, hospitality and service industry, skilled trades and industrial, sustainable energy and going green. Once a course is accessed either by requesting materials or viewing lessons, there are no refunds. Register: gatlineducation.com/stchas

Skills for the 21st Century Get skills for the 21st century. Boost your productivity and your organization’s bottom line. Courses include: business and career skills, business, communication, courses for K-12 teachers, management and leadership, new media marketing, social media for business, training and education. Classes start the first Monday of the month and run for four weeks. Register: stchas.edu/ugotclass

Paralegal Certificate Online Course The Paralegal Certificate Course© is the cornerstone of The Center for Legal Studies programs and paralegalism is one of the fastest–growing careers in the country. legalstudies.com/courses/paralegal.html To register, call SCC Continuing Education at 636-922-8233. 44

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Green, Renewable Energy and Trade Skills Training SCC Workforce Development, in partnership with ProTrain Online, is your solution for green, renewable-energy and trade-skills training. These online courses will help you learn the skills you need to excel in the jobs for the new economy. Includes: business/management/ leadership, career and services, green renewable energy and industrial/skilled trades. stchas.theknowledgebase.org To register, call SCC Continuing Education at 636-922-8233.

Home Inspection Certificate A home inspection is a documented, professional opinion of a home, based on a visual evaluation and operational testing of the home’s systems and components to determine their current condition. This 10-course online certificate program provides students with the technical skills and expertise needed to succeed in the home inspection field. Students learn how to conduct visual examinations and deliver written reports on the physical and operational condition of homes or housing units. To register, call SCC Continuing Education at 636-922-8233.

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Start your career in ADVANCED MANUFACTURING and MACHINING today! • Is your school a leader in “Project-Based Education?” • Does your school provide shadowing and on-the-job experience? • Does your school build confidence, a career and personal success? FOR MORE INFORMATION: 636-939-5956 MMTTC 3855 Corporate Centre Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-939-5582 Located in the O’Fallon Corporate Centre. Just west of Hwy. K and Hwy. 40 off Technology Dr. Mission Statement: To develop skilled manpower in a fast-track, hands-on manufacturing training environment for the precision-machined products industry and associated businesses.

Certified Production Technician Program Certified by the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) St. Charles Community College (SCC) now offers a nationally recognized Certified Production Technician Certificate for entry-level positions in manufacturing and current employees who want to improve their skill level. Program support specialists are available to help you succeed with your program application, training and career goals.

Certified Welding Program Certified by the American Welding Society (AWS) St. Charles Community College (SCC) now offers a nationally recognized welding program designed to educate and prepare students for gainful employment and to meet the needs of the welding technology fields. We constantly strive to meet the needs of our students and industry through specialized classes and customized training

Grant funding available for qualified applicants. CLASSES FORMING NOW. For more information, contact Scott Kearns at 636-922-8667 or email skearns@stchas.edu. This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability or ownership. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. 46

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Workforce Development The mission of the SCC Workforce Development Department is to deliver customized training to the current workforce, re-direct the ready workforce to gainful employment and assist the development of the next generation of workers using programs and events to strengthen their understanding of the world of work.

Business and Industry Program: Developing the Current Workforce The Business and Industry Program of St. Charles Community College has been a leading force in the St. Charles County business community since 1992. The Business and Industry Program works with large and small employers to identify job skills and training needs for thousands of workers and employers targeting primarily St. Charles, Pike, Lincoln, Montgomery and Callaway counties.

Our training features: • Experienced facilitators in a wide range of disciplines. • On- and off-site training options. • Flexible scheduling. • A focus on adult learning. • Cutting-edge technology and resources.

Liaison to State Training Funds The SCC Workforce Development Department is recognized by the state of Missouri as a Local Education Agency (LEA) for the application and administration of state funds for company training programs, new jobs training and similar grant funding programs. If your company meets state guidelines, you may be eligible to receive funding assistance to support employee training. Workforce Development can assist you in applying for state funds. For additional information, call 636-922-8474 or email workforcedevelopment@stchas.edu.

Missouri Career Center Partnership The Missouri Career Center Partnership is a federally funded program that provides professional job search assistance to job seekers in St. Charles County. The program is part of the Workforce Investment Act serving individuals who have been displaced from their jobs and are unlikely to find employment in their previous occupation. This service is provided through the St. Charles County Department of Workforce Development at the Missouri Career Center. Contact the Missouri Career Center at 636-255-6060.

Services Provided: • Job Search Assistance: Including résumé preparation, identification of transferable skills, informational and job interviewing skills and marketing yourself to employers. Various workshops and networking opportunities are provided. • Individual Career Consultation: An individual plan of action is developed to determine job search goals and career direction. • Career Resource Center: For use by customers during their job search. Phones, copier, fax machine, PCs, laser printers and employer directories are available. Internet access is also available. • Job Placement Assistance: Including current labor market information and access to available job listings from area employers. • Training Opportunities: Available for eligible customers who require upgrade training or retraining into a different career. Contact our office to see if you qualify. • Résumé Development and Critique: Gives the job seeker an excellent opportunity to enhance his or her résumé to its fullest extent. • Career Assessments: Various standardized formal assessments are used to allow job seekers to match their skills and temperaments to other occupations. This is a must for the job seeker wishing to enter into a new industry.

School-Business Programs: Investing in the Future Workforce Today’s youths are tomorrow’s workforce. School-Business Programs has established a coalition of educators and business leaders who work together to make a difference in the lives of young people. Programs focus on career development, career exploration and career readiness. For more information, call 636-922-8474. STCHAS.EDU/LEARNFORLIFE | 636-922-8233

Adult Education and Literacy Adult Education and Literacy (AEL/ELA/HSE) St. Charles Community College coordinates a four-county effort (St. Charles, Warren, Lincoln and Pike) to teach reading, math and writing skills and concepts, to prepare people to take the High School Equivalency tests (HSE) and to assist non-native speakers in gaining English proficiency. Free day and evening classes are available. Students must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in secondary school. For more information about class times, locations or the services below, call SCC at 636-922-8411 or visit stchas.edu/ael.

High School Equivalency Instruction is available for students to improve basic skills, learn new skills and to prepare for and pass all five of the High School Equivalency tests.

English as a Second Language (ESL) ESL classes provide reading, writing, listening and speaking activities at English proficiency levels for people wishing to improve their English language skills.

Citizenship Preparation Classes help students prepare for the citizenship interview. Students must have a resident card for four years or more (two years if spouse is a citizen) and at least intermediate-level English skills.

TOEFL Preparation Classes help students prepare for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Students whose first language is not English must pass this test for admission to college.

Celebrating Adult Education and Literacy in St. Charles County! AEL STUDENT RECOGNITION CEREMONY 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2017 Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. facebook.com/sccael @SCC_AEL 48

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Pronunciation Classes In this class, students will learn how to pay closer attention to the unique, challenging sounds of the English language. Students will actively improve their rhythm and intonation, practice aloud as a group and individually with an instructor. Students will enhance listening and communication skills through practicing better pronunciation.

High School Equivalency (HSE) Testing On Jan. 1, 2014, the approved high school equivalency test for Missouri became the HiSET, which is offered by Educational Testing Service (ETS). this test is available only on computer but can be taken at various sites across Missouri, including St. Charles Community College. Paper and pencil high school equivalency tests are no longer offered for community test takers. Registration for the HiSET is done entirely on the computer. Registration information, cost information and test scheduling can be found at www.hiset.org. Students who register for all five equivalency tests will pay $95. These five tests must be scheduled within the span of one year. Students who wish to register and pay for tests separately will pay $27 for the first test and $17 each for the remaining four test sections. All payments must be made by electronic check, debit or credit card. Please refer to the HiSET website for more detailed information (www.hiset.org). The SCC Adult Education and Literacy program can be reached at 636-922-8411.

Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer tutors are needed to work with adult literacy students and in the HSE and ESL classrooms. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and must have a clear background check. They work with individuals or small groups of students under the direction of the classroom teacher. Training is provided. No previous experience is required. Call 636-922-8504 or email jboria@stchas.edu for more information.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT AEL/ELA/HSE, CALL 636-922-8411 OR VISIT STCHAS.EDU/AEL.

Registration Payment must be received when you enroll. Online – 24 hours a day – 7 days a week stchas.edu/learnforlife

Announcements will be made on KMOX Radio (1120 AM), KSDK TV (Channel 5), KMOV TV (Channel 4) and KTVI TV (Channel 2). In the case of evening classes held at middle schools and high schools in the area, SCC classes will not meet if it has been announced that the schools themselves are closed.

Accommodations/Support: By Phone – Call 636-922-8233 at least one

week before the first class meeting during the hours listed below. Telephone registration: Visa, Discover and MasterCard only accepted as payment.

By Mail – Send the registration form, with your check or money order to: SCC Division of Corporate & Community Development 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, HUM 103 Cottleville, MO 63376-2865 In Person – Register in HUM 103. Registration hours: • 8a-7p Monday-Thursday; • 8:30a-4p Fridays. Refund Policy: If you drop a class, you will receive a 100 percent refund if the class is dropped one business day before the first meeting or earlier. No refund will be given if the class is dropped the day of class or later. Events which may require more advanced notice to cancel include, but are not limited to, certain business and industry classes, conferences, trips, day trips and other special events. For these exceptions, refer to the LAST DAY TO CANCEL information listed in the course description. If you have a situation that warrants an override of the above policy, an explanation of the circumstances should be made in writing to the Division of Corporate and Community Development. The appropriate associate dean will review the situation to determine if a refund can be granted and will notify you accordingly. Refunds should be received within 30 days.

St. Charles Community College is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please email dss@stchas.edu with your accommodations request. It is recommended that you contact the college 10 business days prior to the event.

How to Read a Course Description Create Your Own Photo Book If you’ve ever dreamed of publishing your photos in a book, this course is for you. Learn how to create photo albums, calendars, cards and more. Impress your friends and family with special holiday gifts! 5/9-5/23 W 6:30-9:30p $79

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Campus-Closed Dates March 17 – Floating Holiday April 14 – Spring Holiday May 29 – Memorial Day

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severe weather conditions or other emergencies, the SCC president may cancel classes and close the campus for a partial or full day. The college will update the SCC website (stchas. edu) and main number 636-922-8000, send a text message through the Emergency Alert System, and contact selected radio and television stations, when the timing of conditions allow, by 5 a.m. for day classes and no later than 4 p.m. for evening classes (if bad weather develops during the day). The college will typically update the college website and main number prior to contacting the selected radio and television stations. It is recommended to use the college’s website or main number in order to receive information in a more timely manner.

March 1 – Summer camp registration begins March 17-19, 24-26 – YPT Show: Disney’s The Little Mermaid April 29 – That ‘80s Run 5K, 10K and Radical Mile View more at stchas.edu/calendar.

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SEND YOUR REGISTRATION FORM AND CHECK TO: St. Charles Community College, Corporate & Community Development – HUM 103 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville, MO 63376-2865 To pay by credit card, visit stchas.edu/learnforlife or call 636-922-8233. Fees should be included in your payment if indicated in the course description. Name Address_______________________________ City/State________________ ZIP ___________ Date of Birth: Mo.______ /Day_____/Year____ Home Phone (

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CLASS LOCATIONS Classes are located on the SCC campus unless otherwise noted. Class location information is listed below. NOTE: For on-campus classes, students should go to the Humanities Building, Room 103, during office hours, or call 636-922-8233 for specific room assignments. After hours and on Saturdays, go to the ADM Welcome Center. For the Arts Council, if you have accessibility concerns, call 636-922-8233 for directions on where to park and enter the building.

Locations found in this schedule Art Glass Array 501 N. Kingshighway St. Charles, MO 63301 636-724-0288

Cupcake Amore 2443 Highway K O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-294-1445

St. Charles Arts Council 7443 Village Center Drive O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-561-0028

St. Charles Community College 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive Cottleville, MO 63376-2865 636-922-8000

Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar 217 S. Main Street O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-281-2233

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The College is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity regarding the treatment of students, faculty and staff. The College adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy in student admission, educational programs, activities and employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability or genetic information. The College is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries may be directed to: Vice President for Human Resources, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville, MO 63376-2865.

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Want a Job That’s In Demand? St. Charles County Community College has partnered with Career Step to offer online training for in-demand careers. Tens of thousands of new jobs are expected in these career fields. Medical Coding and Billing with PCS ·

Medical Transcription and Editing

Medical Administrative Assistant with EHR

Come learn more about these training and career opportunities at our FREE information sessions!

Tuesday, March 21, 2017 1:30 p.m.

Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Center 1 Academy Place, Room #132 Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368

5:30 p.m. St. Charles Community College 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Room ADM 1414 Cottleville, MO 63376. (Use South entrance and the Red parking lot.) Please RSVP with Sue at 636-922-8284 or email spropper@stchas.edu. For questions or more information on the programs, please visit CareerStep.com/stcharles or call 1-877-225-7151. STCHAS.EDU/LEARNFORLIFE | 636-922-8233

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Upcoming Events Spring production: Disney’s The Little Mermaid March 17-19, 24-26 • Tickets available at stchastickets.com

How to Market Your Art April 29 • $125 • Register at stchas.edu/learnforlife

That ‘80s Run & Exporama April 29 • 10K $30 – 5K $30 – Radical Mile $20 That80sRun.org

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