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AARP classes on February 9, 10, April 6 and 7 are cancelled. AARP is following the Guidance of CDC and the CDC transmission rate. Please check back for updates.
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- Artificial Intelligence: The Reality of its Impact
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 2/2/2022 - 2/2/2022
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Hickory Hall
Room: Hickory 105
Instructor: Charles West
Dr. Charles West will share how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the face of technology, business, education, and home life. AI impacts millions of lives now and many millions more in the not-so-distant future. Some jobs will be lost, while new jobs will be created. Lives will be made easier as we will live longer with AI augmentation. You will not want to miss exploring the impact AI innovations have on society now and what exciting possibilities lie ahead.
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- Cannabis 101
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 2/8/2022 - 2/8/2022
Times: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room: Online
Instructor:
The cannabis industry is growing and includes medicinal and recreational use, distribution, cultivation, and a variety of related issues and business opportunities. The Cannabis 101 course provides an overview of the industry and is a wonderful introduction for both consumers and potential employees. Join Emmett Nelson, MBA and Manager of Education at Cresco Labs in Chicago, and learn more about the history of cannabis use, basic plant science, various products, and employment possibilities.
Emmett Nelson currently works as the Manager of Education for the Social Equity and Educational Development (SEED) team at Cresco Labs. In 2018, Emmett joined Cresco Labs and established a first-of-its kind facility, The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Education Center (PAMMEC) located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has held various positions in the cannabis industry since 2013. In 2015 Emmett became the State Director for DOPE Magazine as they expanded from the Pacific Northwest into the Colorado market. Leading operations, sales, content production and distribution, Emmett was awarded the “Publication of the Year” in 2015 by the Cannabis Business Awards. Additionally, Emmett has written extensively on the cannabis industry covering public heath, business, sports, history, and culture.
Zoom class. Participants will need a computer with Internet access, webcam, and microphone to join the Zoom meeting during the class. Zoom meeting information will be sent via email before the class starts.
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- Cannabis 101
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 3/8/2022 - 3/8/2022
Times: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room: Online
Instructor:
The cannabis industry is growing and includes medicinal and recreational use, distribution, cultivation, and a variety of related issues and business opportunities. The Cannabis 101 course provides an overview of the industry and is a wonderful introduction for both consumers and potential employees. Join Emmett Nelson, MBA and Manager of Education at Cresco Labs in Chicago, and learn more about the history of cannabis use, basic plant science, various products, and employment possibilities.
Emmett Nelson currently works as the Manager of Education for the Social Equity and Educational Development (SEED) team at Cresco Labs. In 2018, Emmett joined Cresco Labs and established a first-of-its kind facility, The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Education Center (PAMMEC) located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has held various positions in the cannabis industry since 2013. In 2015 Emmett became the State Director for DOPE Magazine as they expanded from the Pacific Northwest into the Colorado market. Leading operations, sales, content production and distribution, Emmett was awarded the “Publication of the Year” in 2015 by the Cannabis Business Awards. Additionally, Emmett has written extensively on the cannabis industry covering public heath, business, sports, history, and culture.
Zoom class. Participants will need a computer with Internet access, webcam, and microphone to join the Zoom meeting during the class. Zoom meeting information will be sent via email before the class starts.
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- Cannabis Educational Workshops
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 2/2/2022 - 2/2/2022
Times: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room:
Instructor:
The following workshops, once a month, will help you be more informed about this new industry. Whether you see yourself working in a dispensary or as a cultivator or want to know more about the products and regulations surrounding it, these workshops have something for everyone.
Kelsey Bartlow, MPH is an adjunct instructor for City Colleges of Chicago’s Olive Harvey campus where she helped roll out the Dispensary Specialist certificate program by teaching Dispensary Operations, starting in Fall of 2021. She has been the WIC Coordinator for the Christian County Health Department in Christian county since October 2020. She has just under 4 years of experience working for PharmaCann’s Verilife dispensaries as a patient care representative, assistant general manager, and inventory manager. Her education includes a Master of Public Health from Walden University and a Bachelor of Science in nutrition and dietetics from Benedictine University.
Join her as she helps us all navigate the information around this interesting new industry.
Overview of the products
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.
Zoom class.
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- Cannabis Educational Workshops
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 3/4/2022 - 3/4/2022
Times: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room:
Instructor:
The following workshops, once a month, will help you be more informed about this new industry. Whether you see yourself working in a dispensary or as a cultivator or want to know more about the products and regulations surrounding it, these workshops have something for everyone.
Kelsey Bartlow, MPH is an adjunct instructor for City Colleges of Chicago’s Olive Harvey campus where she helped roll out the Dispensary Specialist certificate program by teaching Dispensary Operations, starting in Fall of 2021. She has been the WIC Coordinator for the Christian County Health Department in Christian county since October 2020. She has just under 4 years of experience working for PharmaCann’s Verilife dispensaries as a patient care representative, assistant general manager, and inventory manager. Her education includes a Master of Public Health from Walden University and a Bachelor of Science in nutrition and dietetics from Benedictine University.
Join her as she helps us all navigate the information around this interesting new industry.
Cannabis Regulations
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.
Zoom class.
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- Cannabis Educational Workshops
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 4/8/2022 - 4/8/2022
Times: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room:
Instructor:
The following workshops, once a month, will help you be more informed about this new industry. Whether you see yourself working in a dispensary or as a cultivator or want to know more about the products and regulations surrounding it, these workshops have something for everyone.
Kelsey Bartlow, MPH is an adjunct instructor for City Colleges of Chicago’s Olive Harvey campus where she helped roll out the Dispensary Specialist certificate program by teaching Dispensary Operations, starting in Fall of 2021. She has been the WIC Coordinator for the Christian County Health Department in Christian county since October 2020. She has just under 4 years of experience working for PharmaCann’s Verilife dispensaries as a patient care representative, assistant general manager, and inventory manager. Her education includes a Master of Public Health from Walden University and a Bachelor of Science in nutrition and dietetics from Benedictine University.
Join her as she helps us all navigate the information around this interesting new industry.
Dispensary Operations
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.
Zoom class.
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- Cannabis Educational Workshops
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 5/6/2022 - 5/6/2022
Times: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room:
Instructor:
The following workshops, once a month, will help you be more informed about this new industry. Whether you see yourself working in a dispensary or as a cultivator or want to know more about the products and regulations surrounding it, these workshops have something for everyone.
Kelsey Bartlow, MPH is an adjunct instructor for City Colleges of Chicago’s Olive Harvey campus where she helped roll out the Dispensary Specialist certificate program by teaching Dispensary Operations, starting in Fall of 2021. She has been the WIC Coordinator for the Christian County Health Department in Christian county since October 2020. She has just under 4 years of experience working for PharmaCann’s Verilife dispensaries as a patient care representative, assistant general manager, and inventory manager. Her education includes a Master of Public Health from Walden University and a Bachelor of Science in nutrition and dietetics from Benedictine University.
Join her as she helps us all navigate the information around this interesting new industry.
Dispensary Customer Service
Dispensaries allow you to serve a variety of customers from Gen Z to Boomers. Learn how you can best serve customers, whether they are purchasing recreational or medical products.
Zoom class.
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- Cybersecurity Awareness Training: If you connect it Protect it.
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Fee: $25.00
Dates: 2/23/2022 - 2/23/2022
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Hickory Hall
Room: Hickory 105
Instructor: Rafeeq Al Hashemi
Cyberattacks are on the rise. In 2018, hackers stole half a billion personal records.
This workshop will introduce you to:
• The most common cyber threats
• The different types of cyber attacks
• Malicious software
• Countermeasures you can put in place to mitigate these risks
• How to cyber-secure your smart home
Be Cyber Smart and join us to learn more about best practices and how to be safe and protected online.
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- Effective Communication
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Fee: $45.00
Dates: 3/7/2022 - 3/28/2022
Times: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 4
Building: Hickory Hall
Room: Hickory 103
Instructor: Lexi Zellmer
Mastering the art of communication is imperative. From becoming a better listener to becoming confident in public speaking to interpersonal relationships, this course will cover this learned skill to help improve your skills. Put these techniques to good use in your personal or professional life.
- Our first lesson will explore the different types of communication: verbal versus non verbal and how to better interact with others using both modes. This lesson will allow you to interact with others through activities while improving active listening.
- Our second lesson will focus on written communication. The focus will be on constructing outlines and developing speeches, organizing thoughts.
- Our third lesson will explore verbal communication and public speaking. We will focus on delivery skills and put our speeches in to practice.
- Our final lesson will focus on small group communication and the different roles shared. This lesson is intended to identify communication barriers, how they can impact communication or cause confusion. Once we know how to identify them, we will learn strategies to better communicate in group settings.
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- How to Help Your Students Find the Right College
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 2/8/2022 - 2/8/2022
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building:
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Instructor:
Struggling to help your student decide on a college? Let us help you understand what to look for in the right institution and make school comparisons. Start now and we can guide you in the search and the the right decision for you, your student, and family.
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- How to Help Your Students Find the Right College
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 4/5/2022 - 4/5/2022
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building:
Room:
Instructor:
Struggling to help your student decide on a college? Let us help you understand what to look for in the right institution and make school comparisons. Start now and we can guide you in the search and the the right decision for you, your student, and family.
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- How Will We Pay For College?
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 2/22/2022 - 2/22/2022
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building:
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Planning for the costs of college can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Let ICC staff inform you of the strategies and resources that are available to help assist you. We can help you plan for your students academic future, from tax strategies to navigating financial aid resources.
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- How Will We Pay For College?
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 4/19/2022 - 4/19/2022
Times: 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building:
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Instructor:
Planning for the costs of college can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Let ICC staff inform you of the strategies and resources that are available to help assist you. We can help you plan for your students academic future, from tax strategies to navigating financial aid resources.
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- I've Decided to Succeed NO MATTER WHAT
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Fee: $10.00
Dates: 3/16/2022 - 3/16/2022
Times: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room: Online
Instructor: Kim Martin
Join Kim Martin, motivational speaker and entrepreneur, as she powerfully explains how the journey to success starts with one simple decision and the realization that achieving goals is like putting together a unique puzzle - you just need right pieces and the know-how to put them together. If you're looking to make 2022 one of the best years in your life, you won't want to miss this workshop.
Zoom class.
Participants will need a computer with Internet access, webcam, and microphone to join the Zoom meeting during the class. Zoom meeting information will be sent via email before the class starts.
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- Join me as I revisit my first trip to Africa - GHANA!
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 3/9/2022 - 3/9/2022
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room:
Instructor: Arnitria Shaw
Ghana is a country rich with culture, art, and meaningful traditions. Learn more about this wealth of history and resources, and the home of Cape Coast. From the W.E.B. Dubois Memorial Center Museum to the Kakum National Park, the birthplace of Kente and Adinkra awaits you!
Arnitria Shaw is the Vice President of Workforce and Diversity at Illinois Central College. Along with serving as the Director of TRIO Student Support Services and Dean of College and Career Readiness, Shaw has served in educational roles on the K-16 spectrum. Shaw is working toward her doctorate degree in Higher Education Administration with a concentration in Leadership, Equity, and Inquiry at Illinois State University. She received her master’s degree in Education, Teaching, and Leadership from St. Xavier University and her bachelor’s degree in English and Secondary Education with a minor in African American Studies from Western Illinois University.
Her many community involvements and memberships include a variety of ICC committees, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and board memberships including Junior Achievement of Central Illinois. She is a recipient of the 25 Women in Leadership Award, the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award, and the ICC Staff Diversity Award.
Zoom Class.
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- Make ICC your Smart Choice to Help Your Student Prepare for College
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 2/8/2022 - 2/8/2022
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room:
Instructor:
ICC is the Smart choice for area students and parents who have questions about future college plans, regardless of choice in schools. We can help you understand what to look for in a school, how to get information about majors or programs that will get your students a great future job, and how you will afford it all. Sign up for one or more of the sessions below to learn more.
Smart Choice - How to help your students find the right College
Struggling to help your student decide on a college? Let us help you understand what to look for in the right institution and make school comparisons. Start now and we can guide you in the search and make the right decision for you, your student, and the family.
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- Make ICC your Smart Choice to Help Your Student Prepare for College
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 2/15/2022 - 2/15/2022
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room:
Instructor:
ICC is the Smart choice for area students and parents who have questions about future college plans, regardless of choice in schools. We can help you understand what to look for in a school, how to get information about majors or programs that will get your students a great future job, and how you will afford it all. Sign up for one or more of the sessions below to learn more.
Smart Choice - Help your student make the transition from High School to College
There are bound to be questions for both you and your student regarding the expectations of going to college. Is your student ready? Can your student handle adult responsibilities? What if my student experiences obstacles or problems while away from home? Let us help you answer these many questions so that when your student leaves home, you can be confident that they are ready.
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- Make ICC your Smart Choice to Help Your Student Prepare for College
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 2/22/2022 - 2/22/2022
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room:
Instructor:
ICC is the Smart choice for area students and parents who have questions about future college plans, regardless of choice in schools. We can help you understand what to look for in a school, how to get information about majors or programs that will get your students a great future job, and how you will afford it all. Sign up for one or more of the sessions below to learn more.
Smart Choice: How will we pay for College?
Planning for the costs of college can be intimidating but it does not have to be. Let ICC staff help inform you of the strategies and resources that are available to help assist you. We can help you plan for your student's academic future, from tax strategies to navigating financial aid resources.
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- Make ICC your Smart Choice to Help Your Student Prepare for College
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 4/5/2022 - 4/5/2022
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building:
Room:
Instructor:
ICC is the Smart choice for area students and parents who have questions about future college plans, regardless of choice in schools. We can help you understand what to look for in a school, how to get information about majors or programs that will get your students a great future job, and how you will afford it all. Sign up for one or more of the sessions below to learn more.
Smart Choice - How to help your students find the right College
Struggling to help your student decide on a college? Let us help you understand what to look for in the right institution and make school comparisons. Start now and we can guide you in the search and make the right decision for you, your student, and the family.
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- Make ICC your Smart Choice to Help Your Student Prepare for College
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 4/12/2022 - 4/12/2022
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building:
Room:
Instructor:
ICC is the Smart choice for area students and parents who have questions about future college plans, regardless of choice in schools. We can help you understand what to look for in a school, how to get information about majors or programs that will get your students a great future job, and how you will afford it all. Sign up for one or more of the sessions below to learn more.
Smart Choice - Help your student make the transition from High School to College
There are bound to be questions for both you and your student regarding the expectations of going to college. Is your student ready? Can your student handle adult responsibilities? What if my student experiences obstacles or problems while away from home? Let us help you answer these many questions so that when your student leaves home, you can be confident that they are ready.
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- Make ICC your Smart Choice to Help Your Student Prepare for College
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 4/19/2022 - 4/19/2022
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room:
Instructor:
ICC is the Smart choice for area students and parents who have questions about future college plans, regardless of choice in schools. We can help you understand what to look for in a school, how to get information about majors or programs that will get your students a great future job, and how you will afford it all. Sign up for one or more of the sessions below to learn more.
Smart Choice: How will we pay for College?
Planning for the costs of college can be intimidating but it does not have to be. Let ICC staff help inform you of the strategies and resources that are available to help assist you. We can help you plan for your student's academic future, from tax strategies to navigating financial aid resources.
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- Make the Transition From High School To College
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 2/15/2022 - 2/15/2022
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building:
Room:
Instructor:
There are bound to be questions for both you and your student regarding the expectations of going to college. Is your student ready? Can your student handle adult responsibilities? What if your student experiences obstacles or problems while away from home? Let us help you answer these many questions so that when your student leaves home, you can be confident that they are ready.
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- Make the Transition From High School To College
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 4/12/2022 - 4/12/2022
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building:
Room:
Instructor:
There are bound to be questions for both you and your student regarding the expectations of going to college. Is your student ready? Can your student handle adult responsibilities? What if your student experiences obstacles or problems while away from home? Let us help you answer these many questions so that when your student leaves home, you can be confident that they are ready.
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- Truth is Stranger Than Fiction
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Fee: $16.00
Dates: 2/24/2022 - 2/24/2022
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Hickory Hall
Room: Hickory 108
Instructor: Lonetta Oliver
The True Horrors of Black Life and Reclamation of Magic and Mysticism in Lovecraft Country--This hour-long session will focus on elements of horror, fantasy, and Afro-Futurism in the Matt Ruff novel and limited HBO series Lovecraft Country. We will begin with a brief exploration of how mystical and spiritual elements were removed from the collective Black American memory, and we will end with an understanding of how the novel, series, and other creative pieces have helped us begin to reclaim those experiences.
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- What Should I Major In? Determine Your Career Course.(Age 14 and Older)
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Fee: $140.00
Dates: 4/7/2022 - 4/28/2022
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 3
Building: Online
Room:
Instructor: Annie Bell
Annie Bell, Dream of Monday - Career Direction Professional
Did you know that every course of study and every occupation, uses specific abilities? Therefore, finding the learning and work environment in which you will be most satisfied and successful is dependent on knowing your unique pattern of abilities. Unlike interest inventories and standardized testing, this course will measure your natural aptitudes, which do not change throughout life, using the Highlands Ability Battery (HAB). Together we will assess your strengths to explore career matches, college majors, and training programs. Each participant will develop a personalized path for success in a fun, interactive, and hands-on environment.
Benefits:
• Abilities are measured objectively (3 hour test battery)
• 30+ pages of personalized reports will be navigated with a career expert
• Feel confident communicating your strengths
• Understand the “why” behind your behaviors and motives
• Identify the future learning environment in which you will thrive AND improve current school performance • Results are strengths focused. No one can fail.
Visit DreamofMonday.com for more information.
Class meets on 4/7, 4/14 and 4/28
Zoom class
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- Your Silence Will Not Protect You
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Fee: $15.00
Dates: 2/3/2022 - 2/3/2022
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Hickory Hall
Room: Hickory 108
Instructor: Lonetta Oliver
Literature as Historical Record and the African American Experience in The 1619 Project--In this hour-long session, we will explore how literature and other creative endeavors became the default for coping with and, ultimately, the replacement for "historical records," where our voices and experiences were muted or erased. As indicated by the Audre Lorde quote, our collective lack of understanding of our history and persistent silences are what necessitated the creation of the project.
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