BCE Upcoming Classes - December 2015

Alliance AreaAdult EducationBob Ross PaintingGet Your Facebook Questions AnsweredTechnology

Bridgeport AreaEnglish Language Acquisition

Chadron AreaAdult EducationBasic Nursing AssistantBob Ross PaintingIntroduction to Facebook for BusinessesIntermediate Facebook for BusinessesFacebook and Beyond to Market Your BusinessGED TestingQuickBooks™

Hyannis AreaGenealogy

Kimball AreaAdult EducationBasic Ballet & JazzIntro to Ballet & JazzWebsite Landing Pages

Mitchell AreaCoder DojoOshkosh/Sidney AreaAdult EducationEnglish Language Acquisition

Scottsbluff/Gering AreaAdult EducationAdvanced Excel (2013)Advanced Word (2013)All About eBayBasic Nursing AssistantBasic Sign LanguageBoard of Directors Training Bob Ross PaintingBuilding Your Own BlogCPR/First Aid

English Language AcquisitionGED TestingGet Your Facebook Questions AnsweredGlass EtchingIntermediate ExcelIntermediate Microsoft Publisher (2013)Intermediate PowerPoint (2013)Intermediate Sign LanguageIntroduction to the InternetIntroduction to Windows 10Medication AidePowerPoint 1QuickBooks™Rapid SpanishSkype™Spring Driver’s

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Alliance Area308.763.2002

Adult Education (Gordon, NE)See page 10 for more information.

TechnologyThis class is a one-on-one instruction learning how to use different usages of social media. High school students are available to help demonstrate how to use a smart phone. They are also be able to help with Facebook and Instagram.Date: Dec 9Time: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.Cost: $3Location: Alliance Senior Services Center, 212 Yellowstone, Alliance

Bob Ross PaintingBob Ross believed that everyone who wanted to paint, could paint like a natural with the right tools and a little encouragement. Experience the joy and confidence of painting a beautiful landscape using the Ross wet on wet technique. With a little desire and some practice, you can learn a few basic techniques. Please bring a roll of paper towels. All other materials supplied. Date: Dec 18Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Cost: $60 per classLocation: Alliance Knight Museum Gallery

Get Your Facebook Questions AnsweredDo you have questions or doubts about who can see your profile? Do you have a hard time uploading pictures? Do you have problems differentiating between a Facebook home page and Facebook profile page? This class

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covers the basic layout and answers all of your questions on navigating your personal Facebook profile, newsfeed, and settings. We review everything from posting updates, liking and sharing, and even uploading pictures. We also review helpful hints to keep updates and personal information private. Join us and learn how to manage your Facebook safely and securely.Date: Mar 17Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Cost: $10Location: Alliance Campus, Room 005

Bridgeport Area308.262.1454

English Language AcquisitionSee page 10 for more information.

Chadron Area308.763.2002

Adult Education & GED TestingSee page 10 for more information.

QuickBooks™Are you new to QuickBooks™? Would you like to learn how to set up QuickBooks™ to make it more effective for you or your business? Please join us for a full-day class that focuses on the basics of setting up your QuickBooks™ software. Feel free to attend regardless of the version of QuickBooks you currently use. Please Note: This class does not cover taxes or payroll deduction.Date: Dec 3Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Cost: $35 (Gold Card does not apply.)Location: Chadron State College, Burkhiser Technology Complex

Introduction to Facebook for BusinessThis class is for Facebook beginners and those who have not yet set up a Facebook business account. Class time is used to set up accounts. Learn how to create, maintain, and update a Facebook page for your business. Review how to leverage social networking to tap into the social circles of your customers. To participate in this class, you must have an email account and know your password.

Date: Dec 8 & 10Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $30Location: Chadron State College, Burkhiser Technology Complex

Bob Ross PaintingSee front cover to see what painting we’re drawing in December.Bob Ross believed that everyone who wanted to paint, could paint like a natural with the right tools and a little encouragement. Experience the joy and confidence of painting a beautiful landscape using the Ross wet on wet technique. This class is for beginners and experienced artists. With a little desire and some practice, you can learn a few basic techniques. Please bring a roll of paper towels. All other materials supplied. Date: Dec 12Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Cost: $60Location: Chadron State College, Burkhiser Building, Room 147

Intermediate Facebook for BusinessLearn to create engagement with your potential customers and expand your reach. Learn how to use content and advertising strategies on Facebook to generate leads and increase your sales.Date: Dec 14 & 16Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $30Location: Chadron State College, Burkhiser Technology Complex

Facebook & Beyond to Market Your BusinessLearn about other social media mediums and how to implement them into your current Facebook business page. In addition, we cover several other marketing options and social media mediums. Learn which social media channel best serves your business and audience/customers.Dates: Dec 21 & 23Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Price: $30Location: Chadron State College, Burkhiser Technology Complex

Basic Nursing AssistantThis course is designed to instruct students in becoming Basic Nursing Assistants. The course provides essential knowledge and skills to provide basic care and skills to residents/clients of health care facilities: including such topics as resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents/clients in maintaining basic comfort and safety. It is designed to meet the training requirements of the federal and Nebraska state law for nursing assistants working in licensed facilities.Date: Feb 8 - Mar 31Days: M, WTime: 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $506.21 (includes cost of book)

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GenealogyWNCC offers an open genealogy class every Wednesday at the Hyannis Public Library. Two genealogy consultants with access to Ancestry.com help you research and chart your family tree. Feel free to drop in anytime between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday and learn from the experts how to research and

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document your family tree.Date: OngoingDays: WTime: 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.Cost: FREE!Location: Hyannis Public Library

Kimball Area308.254.7407

Adult EducationSee page 10 for more information.

Website Landing PagesWebsites should be more than a flier on the World Wide Web. They are a great resource to expand your reach and create engagement so you can increase sales! Learn about your website’s user experience (UX) to create a personalized experience for your current and future customers. Also, learn about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) basics to help you expand your customer base by optimizing your landing pages.

Date: Dec 7 & 9Times: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.Cost: $25Location: Kimball Public Library

Intro to Ballet & Jazz (Ages: 3 - 4)Students begin learning the basics of ballet and jazz, terminology, and theory of movement. There is a heavy emphasis on proper posture and body alignment, feet and arm positions, and a basic understanding and love of dance!Date: Jan 16 - Mar 19Days: SaTime: 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.Cost: $50Location: Kimball Ag Building

Basic Ballet & Jazz (Ages: 5 - 7)The emphasis of this class will be left/right understanding, body coordination, basic ballet and jazz movements, and fostering a love of dance.Date: Jan 16 - Mar 19Days: SaTime: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.Cost: $50Location: Kimball Ag Building

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Coder Dojo (Ages: 8 - 12)What is a CoderDojo? CoderDojos are a global movement of open source, volunteer led coding clubs that are free for young people. AIM is excited to bring this unique opportunity to Mitchell! A CoderDojo session allows students to work creatively and at their own pace in developing skills in a programming language. It is not a class, there is no homework, and kids work under the guidance of volunteer mentors from education and industry. All sessions are free of charge, though space is limited — register early. The only rule of the CoderDojo is “be cool!” This means coming with an attitude ready to learn code and collaborate respectfully with one another. Participating youth are invited to bring their own laptops to the CoderDojo, though technology equipment is available for use. Parents must accompany kids under the age of 12 and are welcome to have fun exploring programming with their

child or they may simply relax with a book or electronic device while their child is at work.Date: Second Thursday of every month throughout the schoolyear: Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 10, and Apr 14Time: 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.Cost: FREE!Location: Inventive Media, 1210 Center Ave., Mitchell

Oshkosh/Sidney Area308.254.7407

Adult Education (Sidney, NE)See page 10 for more information.

English Language AcquisitionSee page 10 for more information.

Scottsbluff/Gering Area308.635.6700

Adult EducationEnglish Language AcquisitionSee page 10 for more information.

Introduction to the InternetThis course is an introduction to the Internet and World Wide Web. Topics covered include email, browsers, as well as how to navigate and search the Web. The course is designed for business and individual training. Application projects vary to meet the needs of the class.Date: Dec 1 - 15Days: T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $109, plus book (Gold Card members: $17.50, plus book) Location: Harms Center

CPR/First AidInstruction on the basic information in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid for first responders and initiators to incidents. Results in basic two-year certification for the skills required to perform CPR and first aid skills in the field. Date: Dec 2 or Feb 3Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Cost: $35Location: Harms Center

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QuickBooks™ BasicsAre you new to QuickBooks™? Would you like to learn how to set up QuickBooks™ to make it more effective for you or your business? Please join us for a full-day class that focuses on the basics of setting up your QuickBooks™ software. Feel free to attend regardless of the version of QuickBooks™ you currently use. Please Note: This class does not cover taxes or payroll deduction.Date: Dec 9 or Jan 13Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Cost: $55 (Gold Card does not apply)Location: Harms Center

Board of Directors TrainingGain an increased understanding of the rights, roles, and responsibilities of nonprofit board members; nonprofit board governance best practices; and Nebraska law as it relates to nonprofit organizations and their boards. This class is sponsored by WNCC and the

Scottsbluff/Gering Chamber of Commerce. Date: Dec 10Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.Cost: $40Location: Harms Center

Bob Ross PaintingSee front cover to see what painting we’re drawing in December.Bob Ross believed that everyone who wanted to paint, could paint like a natural with the right tools and a little encouragement. Students experience the joy and confidence of painting a beautiful landscape using the Ross wet on wet technique.

Date: Dec 19Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Cost: $60Location: Harms Center

Building Your Own Blog(Youth Camp During Christmas Break!)What is a Blog? It is an on line journal where you can express yourself to the world. Join us to learn who blogs and why people blog! Blogs can be personal, informal, or just for fun! In this course we review different platforms available and different tools for you to create your own blog and maintain it. We also review How to Start a Blog, How to Pick a Domain Name, Design Concepts/Themes, Characteristics of a Blog Maintaining & Updating your Blog, Connecting with Your Audience, and Online Safety & Security. Free platforms is the primary focus of this workshop but other options are also reviewed. Believe it or not, everyone has an interest or skill level! Bring your ideas and we’ll help you start your blog and share it with the world!Date: Dec 21 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $15Location: Harms Center

Intermediate Sign LanguageThis course utilizes a practical approach to teaching Intermediate Sign Language. This class is a continuation of the Basic Sign Language class. Students are encouraged to have taken Basic Sign Language or have knowledge of basic signs. This course not only deals with more vocabulary but also includes the use of non-manual markers, facial expression, classifiers, and the grammatical structure of


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Strategy Games ClubNov 30 – Dec 10Participants feel more like they’re playing, rather than working. Club members “play” such classics as Connect Four, Checkers, Chess, Othello, Mastermind, and Mancala, but the logical thinking involved in navigating logic puzzles and these games is really mental “work” as well as play. Participant just need to bring their “thinking caps.”

After School Club M - TH * 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. * $40/child for each club

Ages: 9 - 14; Grades: 4 - 8

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American Sign Language. We also work on receptive sign skills and continue with the fluency of fingerspelling. This is an interactive course for those who consider their sign skills as intermediate.Date: Jan 5 - Feb 2Days: TTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $30Location: Harms Center

Basic Nursing AssistantAre you a nurturing individual interested in pursuing a career in healthcare? This course is designed to instruct you in becoming a Basic Nursing Assistant. The course provides essential knowledge and skills to provide basic care and skills to residents/clients of health care facilities: including such topics as resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting, and assisting residents/clients in maintaining basic comfort and safety. It is designed to meet the training requirements of the federal and Nebraska state law for nursing assistants working in licensed facilities.Date: Jan 11 - Jan 22Days: M - FTime: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

orDate: Jan 26 - Apr 12Days: T, THTime: 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

orDate: Jan 25 - Mar 4Days: M, W, FTime: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Cost: $461, plus bookLocation: Harms Center

Website Landing PagesWebsites should be more than a flier on the World Wide Web. They are a great resource to expand your reach and create engagement so you can increase sales! Learn about your website’s user experience (UX) to create a personalized experience for your current and future customers. Also, learn about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) basics to help you expand your customer base by optimizing your landing pages.Date: Jan 18 & 20Times: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.Cost: $25Location: Harms Center

Introduction to Windows 10 If you receive or purchase a new computer over the holidays, this course is for you! We focus on learning the fundamentals of using the newest version of Windows. Learn how to use Microsoft Windows 10, including step-by-step instructions on navigating the user interface, working with Windows 10 apps, managing files and folders, using security tools, and managing devices. You’re welcome to bring your own laptop. Date: Jan 19 - Feb 2Day: T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

orDate: Feb 23 - Mar 8 Day: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $109, plus book (Gold Card Members: $17.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Medication AidePrerequisite: HLTH-1190This course is designed to instruct the experienced Nurses Aide to assume the role of Medication Aide to have a beginning knowledge of medication administration and pharmacology. Upon completion of the course, the student is eligible to sit for an exam administered by the Department of Health. Successful completion of this exam approves the student as a Medication Aide.Date: Jan 26 - Mar 2Days: WTime: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Cost: $327, plus bookLocation: West Nebraska Veterans Home

Spring Driver’s EducationThis course is a state approved driver safety course for high school students ages 14 - 17. This course is not state approved for adults 18 years of age and older. Students complete 20 hours of classroom time and drive two to five hours with a Competency Certified Instructor. Eligible students must obtain a valid learner’s permit and be at least 14 years of age by October 15, 2016 to register.Date: Feb 2 - Mar 3Days: T, THTime: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Cost: $195Location: Harms Center

Basic Sign LanguageThis course utilizes a practical approach to teaching vocabulary, grammar, everyday applications of sign language, and aspects of Deaf Culture. We work towards becoming familiar and comfortable with grammatical features of ASL and body/facial expressions. This interactive class is for beginners and those who are looking to refresh their expressive and receptive sign skills.Date: Feb 9 - Mar 8Days: TTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $23Location: Harms Center

Skype™Desktop videoconferencing is one of the most fun and useful ways to use a computer. With the click of a mouse and minimal hardware we can connect with anyone around the world instantly. Explore Skype™ and Google Video Chat® and learn how it can help bridge the gap between you and your clientele or between you and your family and friends.Date: Feb 16Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

or Date: Mar 23Time: 9:00 a.m. 0 12:00 p.m.Cost: $20Location: Harms Center

Advanced Word (2013)This course enables the student to work with larger documents, collaborate documents, use text enhancement features, create charts, create forms, use automatic text features, and create a macro. Application projects vary to meet the needs of the class. Students are required to bring a flash drive to this class.Date: Mar 1 - 15Days: T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $109, plus book (Gold Card Members: $17.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Rapid Spanish Learn basic Spanish in a fun, stress-free environment. This course starts you on the road to speaking Spanish. Using a variety of



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learning strategies, Pat Randolph teaches you fundamental Spanish vocabulary and grammar.Date: Mar 14, 15, 16, 21, 22Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.Cost: $109, (Gold Card members: $17.50)Location: Harms Center

Get Your Facebook Question AnsweredDo you have questions or doubts about who can see your profile? Do you have a hard time uploading pictures? Do you have problems differentiating between a Facebook home page and Facebook profile page? This class will cover the basic layout and answer all of your questions on navigating your personal Facebook profile, newsfeed, and settings. We will review everything from posting updates, liking and sharing, and even uploading pictures. We will also review helpful hints to keep updates and personal information private. Join us and learn how to manage your Facebook safely and securely. Date: Mar 15Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $10Location: Harms Center

Intermediate Excel We focus on the use of spreadsheet software to understand the principles in using complex formulas and functions, creating macros, multi-level sorting, filtering data, chart enhancements, and retrieving data on the World Wide Web. If you register, you must bring a flash drive to this class.Date: Mar 15 - 29Day: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $109, plus book (Gold Card Members: $17.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Glass EtchingLooking for a special birthday or Christmas gift? Ever wondered how designs are etched or frosted into glass or mirrors? In this fun, hands on class, learn how to take an image from the web, a family crest, sports logo, graphic design, etc., and etch the image into glass or mirror. Make a customized, high-quality, personalized gift for someone special in your life! All supplies are included in the registration fee.Date: Mar 17

Time: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.Cost: $22Location: Harms Center

Intermediate PowerPoint (2013)The focus of this course is on advanced customizing features, chart enhancement, embedded and linked objects, hyperlinks, and slide show features. The course is designed for Business and Individual Training. Application projects vary to meet the needs of the class.

Students are required to bring a flash drive to this class.Date: Mar 29 - Apr 12Days: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $109, plus book (Gold Card Members: $17.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Advanced Excel (2013)This course focuses on the use of spreadsheet software to understand the principles in using “what-if” analysis, PivotTables, importing/exporting data, templates, and Intro to Visual Basic Coding. Application projects vary to meet the needs of the class. Students are required to bring a flash drive to this class.Date: Apr 19 - May 3 Day: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $109 plus book (Gold Card Members: $17.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Intermediate Microsoft Publisher (2013)This course helps you learn ways to improve your document design, work with multiple page layouts, use border art, WordArt, and create a Mail Merge in Publisher. Students are required to bring a flash drive to this class.Date: May 10 - 24Days: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members: $17.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Summer Driver’s EducationThis course is a state approved driver safety course for high school students ages 14-17. This course is not state approved for adults 18 years of age and older. Students complete 20 hours of classroom time and drive two to five hours with a Competency Certified Instructor. Eligible students must obtain a valid learner’s permit and be at least 14 years of age by October 15, 2015 to register.Date: Jun 6 - 10Days: M - FTime: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $195Location: Harms Center


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Calling all life long learners! Join your retired friends and enjoy learning a new skill. Our classes are designed for people of retirement age and baby boomers.

China – A Land of ContrastsDo you know that fireworks, the compass, and umbrellas were invented in China? Do you know that the quote, “Choose a job you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life,” comes from the Chinese philosopher Confucius? Do you know about the Great Wall, Bejing, the Forbidden City, and Terra-cotta Warriors? Do you know the story behind the Zodiac Calendar? Do you know that Avatar was filmed in the Stone Forest in China? In this session, explore well known Chinese landmarks, traditions, holidays, customs, and schools. China is definitely an interesting land of contrasts. Come and learn about this country that is so significant in our world today.Date: Jan 13Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $10

Winter Driving & Distracted Driving Winter driving can leave us house bound! And when you must go out, it can be scary and unnerving to drive on winter roads. Chuck Elley, retired State Patrol Officer has many safe winter driving suggestions for seniors. Learn about safe driving skills, what is needed for a winter survival kit, and how to prepare your vehicle for winter. The second half of class “Distracted Driving” discusses the many distractions drivers face today. Find out if you are a distracted driver, and learn what you can do to avoid distracted driving.Date: Jan 27Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $5

CPR/First Aid Being prepared for the unexpected with your grandchildren is always important. This class gives you instruction on what to do to perform basic CPR and information on first aid. You receive a two-year certification for the skills required to perform CPR and first aid. Everyone should take a class to be prepared for the unexpected and keep your loved ones safe.Date: Feb 10Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $10

Healthy Eating Throughout LifeHealthy decisions are easier than you think. Sometimes we just don’t have all the information we need to make those healthy decisions. Are carbs good or bad? Is protein important as we age? Are vitamins and minerals really that important? What should I be drinking? Where can I get reliable information about nutrition? All this and

more is discussed as well as answers to your own healthy eating questions.Date: Feb 24Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $5

Preventing Falls with ExerciseLearn how exercise can help prevent falls as we age. Falling is a leading cause of emergency room visits, and a major source of death and injury in older people. Falling causes 90 percent of hip fractures, the estimated annual cost of falls in the U.S. is about 10 billion dollars. Regular exercise has been shown to be one way of preventing falls and fall-related fractures. This class is an interactive and informative session on preventing falls by using exercise.Date: Mar 9Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $5

Skype™Why not see, laugh, and chat with your kids and grandkids every week? Skyping is easy and the modern way to stay in touch — so much better than just a phone call! With the click of a mouse, or the swipe of a finger on your laptop, iPad, Kindle, smartphone, or other mobile device, you can connect with anyone around the world instantly. Explore Skype™ and learn how it can help bridge the gap between you and your family and friends. Please bring your Skype or Microsoft account (Messenger, Hotmail or Outlook.com) information with you, and username and password, if you have one. Feel free to bring your own laptop or

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mobile device.Date: Mar 23Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Cost: $10

Personalized Embellished Picture FrameJust in time for Mother’s Day and summer weddings! Have fun using those outdated, broken jewelry pieces, buttons, ribbons, and small knick knacks to create a one-of-a-kind, personalized, beautiful picture frame worthy of any picture. Participants should bring any pieces of jewelry or beads they no longer use along with buttons, ribbon/fabric pieces, dainty fabric flowers and any other small knick knacks that possibly could be used. Frames are provided but if you have a personal frame, you are welcome to bring it. You may also bring a picture for the inside of the frame so you have a good idea of what theme, color, or story you wish to convey with your unique creation. Please wear clothing suitable for using glue and scissors. Supplies provided include: frames (all sizes up to 8 X 11), glue, scissors, and other tools. Date: Apr 13Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $15

Travel Spanish¿Dónde está el baño? There are certain phrases in Spanish that you need to know, and this is definitely one of them. If you are planning to travel to a Spanish-speaking country, this course is for you! Learn basic Spanish for travel including how to ask for directions, read a menu, barter in the marketplace and other important conversation phrases. Learn in a fun, stress-free environment through music, visuals, movement, and storytelling. This class is not the traditional language or conversation class. Its emphasis is on speaking, understanding, and retaining what you learn. It is geared for people who speak little or no Spanish. You will truly be amazed by the amount of Spanish you acquire in a short time and the fun you have doing it. Date: Apr 27Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $10

Keeping the Keys & Crash DynamicsIn this class, discover the three main changes to our bodies as we age that affects our driving abilities, learn how to take action to extend your safe driving careers, and find out how to plan ahead for continued mobility. Learn about the three collisions in every crash, the different types of crashes, what happens to unrestrained occupants during these crashes, and the many ways restraints prevent or minimize injury.Date: May 11Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $5

Here Fishy, Fishy, Fishy!It’s fishing time! There are a wide variety of baits and fishing lures available today. Learning how, when, and where to use them is the key to fishing success. Covered topics include lure selection, soft plastic baits, jigging lures, spinner baits and top

water lures, subsurface baits, and live baits. Lots of fish talk for the fishing enthusiast! Date: May 25Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $10

Jumping the Tracks: The Path to CreativityAlways wanting to be more creative? Don’t most of us? Well, here’s your chance! Take the Brain Operating System Profiler and find out where you are on a scale for creativity, and see how you can use your profile to become more creative. This class covers different creativity challenges and discusses utilizing four sub-categories: fluency, originality, flexibility, and elaboration. Incomplete figure is a creativity-oriented class that discusses utilizing these concepts in your everyday life, which includes balancing quality with growth, future uncertainty, and attracting new opportunities. Date: Jun 8Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $10

Leaving a Legacy: Sharing Your Life’s Experience with Kids & Grandkids“Writing Your Memoirs,” although a great idea, can sound like an overwhelming task. Leaving a legacy that your children and grandchildren cherish can be as simple as keeping a journal, writing a blog, scrapbooking, or adding meaningful notes to a photo album. Let this class inspire you to share your life’s experience – your family will thank you!Date: Jun 22Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $10

All of the above classes are held in the John N. Harms Advanced Technology Center.


Dec 3: Workplace Communication SkillsEffective communication is the key to success in professional and personal endeavors. Whether it is making a positive first impression or building a connection with others, effective communication skills assure that you’ll get the message across. We explore the importance of personality style in communication and its application to the workplace. We also discuss active listening, conflict resolution, and strategies for persuasion and negotiation in communication. Learn to create an environment of open, honest communication.

Jan 7: Building High Performance Teams in the WorkplaceWe all talk about teamwork, but how do you create it in your business? Building effective teams in the workplace helps businesses achieve their ideals and be more successful. Learn how to work with people with different communication and personality styles and find out how to build instant rapport with people, communicate with different people, appreciate and value the viewpoints of others, and work together as a team to achieve common goals. Explore multiple intelligences, right brain/left brain mindsets, and Real Colors® Personality indicator. Through these explorations, you improve customer service, increase teamwork, and build better communication.

Feb 4: Beginning Publisher (2013)Do you create a newsletter for your company, church, or other organization? Do you want to create fliers and brochures? This Beginning Publisher class shows you how to do that and so much more. Learn to combine graphics and text to produce a variety of Publisher projects. Classes are small resulting in individualized attention and projects. Students must bring a USB Flash drive to this class.

Mar 3: E-MarketingRoughly 80 percent of your customers only visit your website once! Learn how to retain and engage your customer base as well as increase your reach to new potential customers. You learn to create customer advertising with simple tools readily available to you at no or low costs! In addition, learn how to measure what marketing tactics work for you. This is a hands-on experience exploring re-engagement utilizing your website and social media presence. Your online presence is more than setting up a website with your hours of operation, location, and phone number. Entice customers to continually revisit not only you but your brick and mortar business with email outreach and social engagement.

Apr 7: Character Based Servant LeadershipThe words servant and leadership would appear to never be linked to one another. However, effective leadership often hinges on the ability of the leader to provide support to their followers in a meaningful manner. In order to provide this support, the leader must re-think the traditional top-down leadership model and examine the role the virtues of character, competence, courage, temperance, prudence, and compassion play in daily leadership strategies.

May 5: Beginning Powerpoint (2013)This introductory course focuses on the use of presentation media software. Learn to create high quality, visually pleasing informative presentations. Edit and format slides; work with clip art, pictures and Word Art; use drawing tools, work with tables and charts, and prepare and run a slide show.

Jun 2: Effective Decision MakingHave you ever wondered why well-intentioned and capable leaders sometimes make poor choices and bad decisions? In this course we examine the psychology, group dynamics, and theories of organizational culture and systems that effect decision making. Real world cases are used to illustrate and explore the dynamics of the decision making process at the individual, group, and organizational levels. Emphasis is placed on behaviors and techniques that can be used to enhance effective decision making.

Building Business Skills Series December 2015 – June 2016

1st Thursdays, December 2015 – June 20168:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

To register call 308.635.6700$65 per class

(Companies that register four or more individuals enjoy a reduced rate of $55 per class)

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Morrill County

English Language AcquisitionBRIDGEPORT HIGH SCHOOL 308.262.1454

(Coming Soon)T, TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Dawes County GED Classes HEAD START308.432.3393

M, T * 6:00 - 8:0 p.m.T - TH * 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Call Jennifer Sorenson at 308.432.3393 for information and registration.

GED TestingCHADRON STATE COLLEGE308.432.3393

Testing is once a month on various days. Please call for the most up-to-date schedule.

Sheridan County

Adult Education 817 N. OAK STREET, GORDONNear Gordon High School308.635.6770(Year-round)Cost: $20

T, TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Kimball County

Adult Education KIMBALL HIGH SCHOOL 308.635.6769

Kimball County (Continued)

Cost: $20

Must have five students to hold class.

T, TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Scotts Bluff County

Adult Education & English Language Acquisition WILLIAMS BUILDING308.635.6768(Year-round)Cost: $20M - TH * 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.M - TH * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.M - TH * 5:45 - 8:15 p.m.

Adult Education Orientation & EnrollmentM & W * 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Call 308.635.6770 for an appointment.

Adult Education Evening Orientation & EnrollmentCall 308.635.6770 for an appointment.

Adult Education Re-entry ClassDate: Dec 15 or Jan 19Time: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Citizenship ClassesIf you are interested in attending Citizenship Classes, please call 308.635.6770 for more information on upcoming classes in February. Class schedule: Two nights a week from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for four weeks at the Guadalupe Center. Students must attend all classes. A minimum of seven people must register in order to hold the classes.

English Language Acquisition Orientation & EnrollmentDate: Dec 1 & 15Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Scotts Bluff County (Continued)

orDate: Dec 14Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

English Language Acquisition Re-Entry ClassDate: Nov 3Time: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CAREER CENTER (ONE STOP)308.635.6770(Year-round)Cost: $20

M - TH * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

English Language AcquisitionGUADALUPE RECREATIONAL CENTER308.635.6768M - TH * 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.M - TH * 5:45 - 8:15 p.m.

NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLT, TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

GED TestingJOHN N. HARMS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER308.635.6738

TH * 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.F * 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cheyenne County

Adult Education WNCC SIDNEY CAMPUS 308.254.7458(Year-round)Cost: $20

T - TH * 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

The Adult Education, GED, and English Language Acquisition programs provide instruction that helps individuals acquire the academic skills necessary for employment or admission to college and occupational or training programs. Anyone over 18 years of age or older who is not enrolled in another school is eligible for enrollment. Please call 308.635.6769 regarding special enrollment requirements for 16- and 17-year-olds. Some students may wish to work on all the subjects necessary to take the GED tests and others may only need to improve skills, such as math or reading, to improve their employment opportunities.


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Want to share your interests and talents with others?

WE WANT YOU! We’re looking for Community Education instructors to share their interests in photography, arts and crafts, painting, plants and gardening, fishing, traveling ... YOU NAME IT! For more information or to simply discuss your ideas for a class, call Lori Stromberg at 308.635.6703 or email [email protected] to visit about these opportunities.

If you are at least 60 years of age, we invite you to join our Gold Card Club! Please request a “Gold Card” when you call to register for a credit class. This card entitles you to FREE TUITION (up to six credit hours per semester) for WNCC credit classes.

Gold Card Members are still responsible for fees, materials, and books.



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