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$5 is the class registration fee collected by ICC. Please pay when you register the class.
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 4 hours both days 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.

Do you see yourself working in the field of cannabis? Opportunities are everywhere in this new and constantly growing industry! To work in cannabis, you need to know basic plant science, patient & product navigation, laws, and regulations. In addition to basic operations, this course focuses on supply chain and inventory management.

What sets this program apart from other cannabis dispensary programs? GPEAK badges! GPEAK stands for Greater Peoria Essential Skills, Ability and Knowledge and was developed by Greater Peoria leaders to provide training in the essential skills they want to see from employees. GPEAK activities aligned with the objectives of this course will provide you with essential skills in teambuilding and conflict management, problem solving and accountability, and decision making. At the end of the course, you will be badged in the above-mentioned skills. 

In this 5-session course, you will learn the following in a team centered, in person, interactive cohort:
•    Cannabis plant basics and products available
•    History, myths, and stigmas of cannabis
•    Laws, regulations, and operations pertaining to a cannabis dispensary
•    Cannabis supply chain and inventory management
•    Dispensary customer service and pathways into the cannabis industry

Registration fee will be waived if learners attend all 5 nights of the course.

Do you see yourself working in the field of cannabis? Opportunities are everywhere in this new and constantly growing industry! To work in cannabis, you need to know basic plant science, patient & product navigation, laws, and regulations. In addition to basic operations, this course focuses on supply chain and inventory management.

What sets this program apart from other cannabis dispensary programs? GPEAK badges! GPEAK stands for Greater Peoria Essential Skills, Ability and Knowledge and was developed by Greater Peoria leaders to provide training in the essential skills they want to see from employees. GPEAK activities aligned with the objectives of this course will provide you with essential skills in teambuilding and conflict management, problem solving and accountability, and decision making. At the end of the course, you will be badged in the above-mentioned skills. 

In this 5-session course, you will learn the following in a team centered, in person, interactive cohort:
•    Cannabis plant basics and products available
•    History, myths, and stigmas of cannabis
•    Laws, regulations, and operations pertaining to a cannabis dispensary
•    Cannabis supply chain and inventory management
•    Dispensary customer service and pathways into the cannabis industry

Registration fee will be waived if learners attend all 5 nights of the course.

This workshop takes a brief overview of the players and stakeholders within Illinois’ cannabis industry and the supply chain, which also touches on the industry from a federal aspect.

Have you ever wondered how to read a dispensary’s menu? Dive into what Illinois’ cannabis dispensaries have to offer and learn ways to dose and use common products.

Legal cannabis is a highly regulated industry, and Illinois is no exception. Find out who the major regulatory agencies are and the standards they set.

How do you know where to begin the process of growing cannabis at home when there is an overwhelming number of resources and methods to sift through? This workshop is for the “non-expert” interested in at-home growing. It will take you through the basics of growing a photoperiod plant indoors, supplies you may need to get started tomorrow, and cover legal considerations.

If you have ever wondered what a day in the life of a budtender looks like, this workshop is for you. From open to close, dispensaries have many responsibilities that you may not have realized.

Learn how to become a medical cannabis patient/laws/rules for possession and consumption/ rights in the workplace.

Students will gain knowledge on basic crop growing and caring for animals, farming rules, safety, maintenance, planting/germination, harvesting, and animal health. The last two weeks of class will include four sessions of individually scheduled hands-on experience.

All classes are held on ICC’s Peoria Campus and are taught by EP!C Instructors. 

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 situation, maintain professional customer relationships and develop customer service problem-solving skills. Skills will be applied through role-playing, scenarios, virtual field trips, and mock customer service scenarios. The last two weeks of class will include four sessions of individually scheduled hands-on experience.

All classes are held on ICC’s Peoria Campus and are taught by EP!C Instructors. 

This course provides 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 four sessions of individually scheduled hands-on experience.

All classes are held on ICC’s Peoria Campus and are taught by EP!C Instructors. 

Students will gain knowledge on basic crop growing and caring for animals, farming rules, safety, maintenance, planting/germination, harvesting, and animal health. The last two weeks of class will include four sessions of individually scheduled hands-on experience.

All classes are held on ICC’s Pekin Campus and are taught by EP!C Instructors. 
Pekin Campus Location: Riverway Business Park
225 Hanna Drive, Pekin, IL 61535-0001
ICC Pekin Campus Map

This class helps the student understand advocating for oneself, self-reflecting on own desires and goals, communicating needs, individual rights, building self-confidence, and self-reflection of individual strengths. Advocacy is taught through conversations, group work, individualized learning, and mock scenarios.

All classes are held on ICC’s Pekin Campus and are taught by EP!C Instructors. 
Pekin Campus Location: Riverway Business Park
225 Hanna Drive, Pekin, IL 61535-0001
ICC Pekin Campus Map

Learning to set individualized goals and taking steps to accomplishment is a primary focus. Students will learn organizational skills, planning, time management, how to break down tasks, and problem-solving abilities through communication. Students are inspired to recognize emotions that may keep them from accomplishing their goals through self-reflection exercises and projects while building self-confidence. By empowering students to learn what tools work for them, they will gain confidence in completing life’s tasks more independently and to their capabilities.

All classes are held on ICC’s Pekin Campus and are taught by EP!C Instructors. 
Pekin Campus Location: Riverway Business Park
225 Hanna Drive, Pekin, IL 61535-0001
ICC Pekin Campus Map

Students 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 through role playing and mock interviews, and safety in the workplace. Self-care, social skills, and completing a resume through a step-by-step project will be completed.

All classes are held on ICC’s Pekin Campus and are taught by EP!C Instructors. 
Pekin Campus Location: Riverway Business Park
225 Hanna Drive, Pekin, IL 61535-0001
ICC Pekin Campus Map

Students will gain confidence in understanding basic cooking skills, kitchen safety skills, common kitchen language, knife skills, nutrition information and food serving information, food prep, and cooking using different types of recipes. Students will learn to plan meals and shop on a budget. Participant will explore industry careers, participate in a field trip, and apply for their food handler’s permit.

All classes are held on ICC’s Peoria Campus and are taught by EP!C Instructors. 

Learning to set individualized goals and taking steps to accomplishment is a primary focus. Students will learn organizational skills, planning, time management, how to break down tasks, and problem-solving abilities through communication. Students are inspired to recognize emotions that may keep them from accomplishing their goals through self-reflection exercises and projects while building self-confidence. By empowering students to learn what tools work for them, they will gain confidence in completing life’s tasks more independently and to their capabilities.

All classes are held on ICC’s Peoria Campus and are taught by EP!C Instructors. 

This class helps the student understand advocating for oneself, self-reflecting on own desires and goals, communicating needs, individual rights, building self-confidence, and self-reflection of individual strengths. Advocacy is taught through conversations, group work, individualized learning, and mock scenarios.

All classes are held on ICC’s Peoria Campus and are taught by EP!C Instructors. 

Students 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 through role playing and mock interviews, and safety in the workplace. Self-care, social skills, and completing a resume through a step-by-step project will be completed.

All classes are held on ICC’s Peoria Campus and are taught by EP!C Instructors. 

This course provides 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 four sessions of individually scheduled hands-on experience.

All classes are held on ICC’s Pekin Campus and are taught by EP!C Instructors. 
Pekin Campus Location: Riverway Business Park
225 Hanna Drive, Pekin, IL 61535-0001
ICC Pekin Campus Map

Culinary
Students will gain confidence in understanding basic cooking skills, kitchen safety skills, common kitchen language, knife skills, nutrition information and food serving information, food prep, and cooking using different types of recipes. Students will learn to plan meals and shop on a budget. Participant will explore industry careers, participate in a field trip, and apply for their food handler’s permit.

All classes are held on ICC’s Pekin Campus and are taught by EP!C Instructors.
Pekin Campus Location: Riverway Business Park
225 Hanna Drive, Pekin, IL 61535-0001
ICC Pekin Campus Map

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 situation, maintain professional customer relationships and develop customer service problem-solving skills. Skills will be applied through role-playing, scenarios, virtual field trips, and mock customer service scenarios. The last two weeks of class will include four sessions of individually scheduled hands-on experience.

All classes are held on ICC’s Pekin Campus and are taught by EP!C Instructors. 
Pekin Campus Location: Riverway Business Park
225 Hanna Drive, Pekin, IL 61535-0001
ICC Pekin Campus Map

Private Voice Lessons-One on One Individual Instruction

Private voice lessons are individualized to each student and their voice! Students will learn the fundamentals of proper voice technique and musicality in lessons. Lessons will take place in the professional studio space on the East Peoria campus of ICC. 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)

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)

Private Guitar 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 ICC music faculty Michael Hull, students will learn the fundamentals of technique, theory, application, and performance of playing guitar. 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 guitar 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)

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.