Continuing Education Classes
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Arts & Crafts
Knit/Crochet Workshop
Knitting OR crochet project got you stumped? Linda Miller will get you going and help you finish that project that's been in the closet. Join in any time! $25
ARTCR 99*40 S, February 4 & 18, March 3, 17, & 31, 8:30-11:30 am
Business and Management
Can Your Customers Find Your Website?
Search Engine Optimization for the Small Business. Register through each center. The Internet is becoming the key place for your business to be found by both local and national customers. Sue Pitts, IWCC SBDC director will take you through an easy 1.2.3 approach to evaluating your website and implementing best practices so it is found through major search engines like Google, Yahoo, and Bing. Presenter: Sue Pitts, Iowa Western Small Business Development Center Director. Fee $25 (includes brown bag lunch)
MANAG 99*35 W, Mar 7, 11:30 am-1:30 pm 1 Session
Defining Social Media in Business
This full day business conference will introduce & define social media & how can it be used as a marketing channel to effectively reach & target new customers. Topics will include cross channel marketing & strategies, what a social network is & its benefits to your business. Explore the importance of interactive media & how it directly ties in with social networks & your website. Discuss how to reach & engage new customers with social media, use your brand more effectively, the importance of content creation, & create successful online conversion funnels that will move new customers to where you want them to go. Most importantly you will receive tools & strategies to create & manage successful social media campaigns when your budget & time are at a minimum. Content expert, & author; Jamie Crager, founder of CROWDSHIFTER Media and an Interactive Media & Marketing Consultant is the conference speaker. Jamie was voted: Best Social Media Consultant 2011 by Omaha Businesses via B2B Magazine. Continental breakfast and lunch included! $99
MANAG 99*40 W, Mar 14 8-4:30 pm 1 Session
Leadership Today
What can you do to increase the quality and quantity of leadership in your organization? In this FREE training session participants will define the concept of leadership and its strong importance within their organization. In addition they will leave knowing why leadership is so extremely important today, what outstanding leaders do and don't do, and the major differences between leaders and managers.
MANAG 99 41 W, May 16 11:30-1:30 pm 1 Session
Driving Unimpaired
Driving Unimpaired
Required course for anyone arrested for drinking and driving. $115
DRIVE 10*41 S, April 21, 8:30 am-3:30 pm 2 Sessions
Family Health
Hatha Yoga Level I
This class is designed for students new to yoga or for those who enjoy a more basic, gentle experience of yoga. Each week we will explore different practices that are appropriate for this level of student. Yoga builds strength, flexibility and balance, boosts the immune system, reduces stress and promotes a sense of health and well-being. Please join Janis D'Arcy and bring your mat. $59
FAMHE 99*41 T, Feb 7, 5:30-7 pm 6 Sessions
FAMHE 99*42 T, Mar 27, 5:30-7 pm 6 Sessions
Food Safety
Food Safety Certification 8 Hour Class
Audience: Food service employees who serve the elderly in hospitals, nursing homes, custodial homes and congregate meal programs, restaurants, food establishments.
VFODS 12 02 TH, Mar 29 8-7:15pm 1 Session
Going Green
Rain Barrel Workshop
Learn how to build your own Rain Barrel and why they are important. The class will help build your own rain barrel for you to take home that day and install. Cost of barrel/materials are included. Must pre-register to build a barrel and attend the class. If you choose to attend and not build a barrel there is no cost to see the rain barrel process but please let us know you are coming. $40
GREEN 102*40 S, Apr 14, 9:30-11:30 am 1 Session
Rain Garden/Native Landscaping- Intro to Rainscaping
Learn what rain gardens are, how to install them, and why you should have them. Storm water runoff leads to erosion; learn how to control yours from your property. The benefits and the different types of Native Plants will also be examined. Free, but please pre-register.
GREEN 103*40 T, Mar 27, 5:30-7 pm 1 Session
Personal Development
Coffee & Conversation
Each week this lively group learns about current happenings featuring local speakers. $10
PERDV 41*40 M, Jan 23, 9:30-11 am 6 Sessions
Great Decisions
Learn about international issues and policies. $5
PERDV 41*41 M, Mar 5, 9:30-11 am 4 Sessions
How to Buy Or Sell Gold and Silver
An in-depth class on buying and selling gold and silver coins, bullion and bullion coins. Learn how to evaluate the market and the actual value of precious metals. How and where to buy gold and silver stocks. ETF's and mining stocks. We will discuss the financial situation of the U.S. and International markets and it's direct effect on the value of gold and silver. There will be gold and silver coins on display. Bring notebook, pencil and calculator. Instructor is Douglas D'Arcy Fee $10
PERDV 99*42 T, Feb 21 6-8 pm 1 Session