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  • AARP Smart Driver Course
  • Fee: $5.00
    Dates: 12/6/2023 - 12/7/2023
    Times: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: W Th
    Sessions: 2
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
    Room: Hickory 131
    Instructor: Judd Glow
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    The AARP Fee is $20.00 for AARP members and $25.00 for nonmembers that can be paid on the day of the class. The instructor will collect the money before the class. Cash or check payable to AARP due at the time of class. Please bring the correct amount if paying by cash. Bring your Membership card, driver's license, and a pen. Must attend full 8 hours to qualify for Insurance Discount required by the state of Illinois. Arrive 20 minutes early for class sign in. The instructor is a volunteer and is certified by the Illinois Secretary of State.

     

 

  • American Heart Association: Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED: Community Course
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 6/10/2023 - 6/10/2023
    Times: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Days: Sa
    Building: Peoria Campus - Cedar Hall
    Room: C109

     
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  • American Heart Association: Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED: Community Course
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 7/15/2023 - 7/15/2023
    Times: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Days: Sa
    Building: Peoria Campus - Cedar Hall
    Room: C109

     
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  • Artificial Intelligence: The Reality of its Impact
  • Fee: $10.00
    Dates: 9/18/2023 - 9/18/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus
    Room: Hickory Hall 103
    Instructor: Charles West
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  • Artificial Intelligence: The Reality of its Impact
  • Fee: $10.00
    Dates: 10/12/2023 - 10/12/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus
    Room: Hickory Hall 103
    Instructor: Charles West
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  • Central Illinois Weather: Wicked Twisters
  • Fee: $39.00
    Dates: 8/19/2023 - 8/19/2023
    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
    Room: Hickory 108
    Instructor: Chris Yates
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  • Coin & Currency Collecting
  • Fee: $29.00
    Dates: 8/2/2023 - 8/2/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus
    Room: Hickory Hall 105
    Instructor: Rick Farmer
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  • Coin & Currency Collecting
  • Fee: $35.00
    Dates: 11/8/2023 - 11/8/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus
    Room: Hickory Hall 105
    Instructor: Rick Farmer
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  • Coin & Currency Collecting
  • Fee: $35.00
    Dates: 12/6/2023 - 12/6/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus
    Room: Hickory Hall 105
    Instructor: Rick Farmer
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  • EP!C Certificate Program
  • Fee: $150.00
    Dates: 8/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
    Times: 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
    Days: M W
    Sessions: 31
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
    Room: Hickory 108
    Instructor: Shelby Smith
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    Agriculture

    By the end of the semester, students will learn basic crop growing and animal care. Learn about farming rules, safety, maintenance, planting/germination, harvesting, animal health and care. The last two weeks of class will include 4 sessions of individually scheduled hands-on experience. 

    No Class September 4 or November 20 & 22 (ICC Fall Break)

 

  • EP!C Certificate Program
  • Fee: $150.00
    Dates: 8/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
    Times: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
    Days: M W
    Sessions: 31
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
    Room: Hickory 108
    Instructor: Shelby Smith
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    Executive Functioning

    The course will provide students with the opportunity to learn organizational skills. planning, time management, task initiation, project planning, and enhancement of communication skills. In this class, defining and achieving goals is a primary focus. All objectives can be utilized in all facets of life including academics and employment. Students will gain hands on experience through short-term projects and group work together throughout the semester.

    No Class September 4 or November 20 & 22 (ICC Fall Break)

 

  • EP!C Certificate Program
  • Fee: $150.00
    Dates: 8/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
    Times: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
    Days: M W
    Sessions: 31
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
    Room: Hickory 108
    Instructor: Shelby Smith
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    Floral Design

    Throughout the semester, students will learn important principles of floral design.  Learn to identify different types of flowers and greens, identify and use common tools and materials, learn the step-by-step creation of floral bows, and practice the creation of one floral design from start to finish.  The last two weeks of class will include 4 sessions of individually scheduled hands-on experience.

    No Class September 4 or November 20 & 22 (ICC Fall Break)

 

  • EP!C Certificate Program
  • Fee: $150.00
    Dates: 8/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
    Times: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    Days: M W
    Sessions: 31
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
    Room: Hickory 108
    Instructor: Shelby Smith
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    Customer Service

    Students will explore the essential skills needed to succeed in the customer service field, examine the importance of effective communication and body language during the customer experience, maintain great customer relationships, and develop customer service problem-solving skills. The last two weeks of class will include 4 sessions of individually scheduled hands-on experience.

    No Class September 4 or November 20 & 22 (ICC Fall Break)

 

  • EP!C Certificate Program
  • Fee: $150.00
    Dates: 8/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
    Times: 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
    Days: M W
    Sessions: 31
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
    Room: Hickory 108
    Instructor: Shelby Smith
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    Custodial
    This course will provide students with the knowledge and hands-on training needed to apply for entry-level maintenance and janitorial jobs.  Students will learn and have practice with the use of common custodial tools, specific cleaning processes, and safety protocols for various building areas. The last two weeks of class will include 4 sessions of individually scheduled hands-on experience. 

    No Class September 4 or November 20 & 22 (ICC Fall Break)

 

  • EP!C Certificate Program
  • Fee: $150.00
    Dates: 8/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
    Times: 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
    Days: M W
    Sessions: 31
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
    Room: Hickory 108
    Instructor: Shelby Smith
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    Culinary
    Over the semester, students will gain basic cooking skills, learn kitchen safety skills, nutrition information, food prep, learn to follow a recipe, learn to make grocery lists, and read labels. Participants will explore industry careers, participate in a field trip, and apply for their food handler’s permit. 

    No Class September 4 or November 20 & 22 (ICC Fall Break)

 

  • EP!C Certificate Program
  • Fee: $150.00
    Dates: 8/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
    Times: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
    Days: M W
    Sessions: 31
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
    Room: Hickory 108
    Instructor: Shelby Smith
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    Self-Advocacy
    Students will dive into the world of self-advocacy.  During the semester, we will talk about what makes you unique, learn about disability rights, and topics including how to boost confidence, and identify strengths and weaknesses.  

    No Class September 4 or November 20 & 22 (ICC Fall Break)

 

  • EP!C Certificate Program
  • Fee: $150.00
    Dates: 8/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
    Times: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
    Days: M W
    Sessions: 31
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
    Room: Hickory 108
    Instructor: Shelby Smith
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    Pre-Employment
    The purpose of this class is to prepare the student for the workforce with basic skills. In this semester, participants will learn how to job hunt using different methods, develop communication skills, learn the parts of an application and practice filling them out, interview basics and practice, safety in the workplace, hygiene, and dressing for work, social skills, criticism workshop, and includes completing a resume.

    No Class September 4 or November 20 & 22 (ICC Fall Break)

 

  • Finding Property Information in Peoria County
  • Fee: $0.00
    Dates: 8/9/2023 - 8/9/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: W
    Building: Peoria Campus
    Room: Hickory Hall 105

     
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    Instructor: Josh Thompson, GIS Manager

 

  • ICC Music Academy
  • Fee: $825.00
    Dates: 8/21/2023 - 12/8/2023
    Building: East Peoria Campus
    Room:
    Instructor: Michelle Brower, Jennalynn Cisna
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    Private Piano Lessons-One on One Individual Instruction
    Private lessons will be individualized for each student, while simultaneously adhering to a consistent music curriculum throughout the Academy. Taught by qualified, and experienced educators in the field of piano, students will learn the fundamentals of technique, theory, application, and performance of playing the piano. Lessons will take place in the professional studio space on the East Peoria campus of ICC. Semester tuition includes performances in the Recital Hall at the end of the semester, for students to demonstrate their skills, as well as other performance and competitive opportunities to incentivize the passionate student. All levels and all ages are invited to study with our teachers who will teach in an environment that will foster creative and fulfilling music experiences for all.

    Individual times to be arranged by the instructor. (weekday afternoons or evenings)

 

  • ICC Music Academy
  • Fee: $300.00
    Dates: 8/21/2023 - 11/30/2023
    Times: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 15
    Building: East Peoria Campus
    Room:
    Instructor: Jennalynn Cisna
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    Adult Group Piano for Beginners
    This class will introduce the basics of playing the piano in a fun and interactive environment. Learning from a qualified piano instructor in a piano lab will allow beginning piano players to experience a creative and safe environment alongside other interested adults. Classes will cover proper playing technique, musical theory and literacy, and a variety of beginning repertoire. The student will reap the benefits of learning alongside peers, but also receive enough individual attention to make their own piano journey independent of the class.

 

  • ICC Music Academy
  • Fee: $300.00
    Dates: 8/25/2023 - 12/1/2023
    Times: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 15
    Building: East Peoria Campus
    Room:
    Instructor: Jessica Gebbink-Wilson
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    Pre-K Intro to Music
    This Pre-K music class is designed to introduce young children to the world of music through fun and engaging activities. In this class, children will learn the basics of rhythm, melody, and musical expression through singing, movement, and play. They will also be introduced to different musical instruments and have the opportunity to experiment with creating their own music. Through these activities, children will develop their listening skills, coordination, and social skills, as they learn to work together and appreciate each other's musical talents. The class will be taught in a supportive and nurturing environment that encourages exploration and creativity, setting a foundation for a lifelong love of music.
 

  • ICC Music Academy
  • Fee: $300.00
    Dates: 8/25/2023 - 12/1/2023
    Times: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 15
    Building: East Peoria Campus
    Room:
    Instructor: Jessica Gebbink-Wilson
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    K-1st Intro to Piano
    This K-1st piano music class is designed to introduce young children to the basics of piano playing in a fun and engaging way. In this class, children will learn the fundamentals of music terminology and piano technique, including key names, finger placement, and rhythm. Through a variety of exercises, songs, and games, children will develop their dexterity and hand-eye coordination, as well as their ability to read and interpret music. Additionally, children will be introduced to different musical genres and styles, and will have the opportunity to explore their own creativity by improvising and composing their own music. The class will be taught in a supportive and encouraging environment that nurtures each child's unique abilities and talents, setting a strong foundation for continued growth and development in piano playing.
 

  • Property Tax Assessments: Beginning to End
  • Fee: $0.00
    Dates: 9/12/2023 - 9/12/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
    Room: Hickory 103
    Instructor:
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  • Protecting Our Animals Tour
  • Fee: $0.00
    Dates: 8/25/2023 - 8/25/2023
    Times: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: F
    Building: Peoria County Animal Protective Services
    Room:

     
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  • Protecting Our Animals Tour
  • Fee: $0.00
    Dates: 12/14/2023 - 12/14/2023
    Times: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Building: Peoria County Animal Protective Services
    Room:

     
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  • Situational Awareness - A Life Safety Skill
  • Fee: $0.00
    Dates: 10/3/2023 - 10/3/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus
    Room: Hickory Hall 131
    Instructor:
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  • Situational Awareness - A Life Safety Skill
  • Fee: $0.00
    Dates: 11/7/2023 - 11/7/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus
    Room: Hickory Hall 131
    Instructor:
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  • Situational Awareness - A Life Safety Skill
  • Fee: $0.00
    Dates: 12/5/2023 - 12/5/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus
    Room: Hickory Hall 131
    Instructor:
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  • The Wisdom of Preparedness
  • Fee: $0.00
    Dates: 6/5/2023 - 6/5/2023
    Times: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
    Room: Hickory 105
    Instructor:
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  • The Wisdom of Preparedness
  • Fee: $0.00
    Dates: 6/28/2023 - 6/28/2023
    Times: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
    Room: Hickory 105
    Instructor:
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  • The Wisdom of Preparedness
  • Fee: $0.00
    Dates: 9/11/2023 - 9/11/2023
    Times: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
    Room: Hickory 105
    Instructor:
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  • The Wisdom of Preparedness
  • Fee: $0.00
    Dates: 9/28/2023 - 9/28/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
    Room: Hickory 105
    Instructor:
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  • The Wisdom of Preparedness
  • Fee: $0.00
    Dates: 10/9/2023 - 10/9/2023
    Times: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
    Room: Hickory 105
    Instructor:
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  • What Should I Major In? Determine Your Career Course (Age 14 and Older)
  • Fee: $130.00
    Dates: 7/11/2023 - 8/1/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 3
    Building: Online
    Room: Zoom
    Instructor: Annie Bell
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    Class meets on 7/11, 7/25 & 8/1