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Professional Growth SeriesPromote Your Business Using Social Media*Social networking sites can connect yourbusiness with a multitude of people that youmay not reach through traditional marketing.You’ll learn what social networking sites suchas Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter are all about,positive and negative aspects of each, and howto use these sites to reach potential clients andcustomers. (CED 070 701)Instructor: Mandee Widrick / Cost: $35Wed., Mar. 23 / 6:30–8:30 p.m.Work NOW certificateIn collaboration with the WorkPlace and variousprivate businesses, JCC offers the WorkNOW certificate program. Every month, a twoday seminar will be held at JCC on practicaltopics relevant to employment in any industry– such as technology, interpersonal, professionalskills - that will prepare you for employmentand success in today’s business world.Participants who complete the 12-hour seminarwill receive a Work NOW certificate at theclose of the second day of training. Certificaterequirements/prerequisite: Participants mustcomplete a free assessment and advising sessionby the WorkPlace prior to enrolling in theWork NOW Seminar. Once your assessment iscomplete, you may register for one of the trainingseminar dates listed below. Please note:This program is approved for high demand jobpreparation and you may be eligible for a freeseminar. A WorkPlace advisor will let you knowif you qualify for federal funding to assist withtuition. Cost: $200Mon. & Wed., Apr. 4 & 6/ 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Mon. & Wed., May 9 &11/ 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Entrepreneurial Training Course (E/SB CORE)*Are you interested instarting or expanding asmall business? Discoverhow to prepare a businessplan, what typesof loans are available, what types of insuranceyou should have, as well as how to check yourcredit and address any related problems. You’lllearn about contract agreements, marketing,micro-enterprise program, and bookkeeping.Upon completion of the course, you will be eligibleto apply for low-interest, micro-enterpriseloans. This workshop can be taken on its ownor put toward the Entrepreneurship/Small Businesscertificate offered through the ContinuingEducation Division.(SBC 214 701 or SBC 214 702)Instructor: John Gould, SBDC / Cost: $195Thurs., Apr. 7-May 19 / 6:00–9:00 p.m.Chinese Culture & Business Etiquette*China will always have its own unique way ofdoing business but the more you know aboutChinese culture and business etiquette themore connectors you will find between yourbusiness and the international market. Thisworkshop is for the entrepreneur, corporation,or agricultural person that is looking to take thesteps necessary to understand Chinese cultureand start doing business in the global market.A short vocabulary and language lesson isincluded. (CED 193 701)Instructor: Marc Davis / Cost: $69Mon. & Wed., Apr. 11 & 13 / 6:00–9:00 p.m.Basics of Grant Writing*Learn the basic elements of how to researchand write winning grant proposals. Topicsinclude grant databases, developing a strongneeds statement, narrative construction,budget design and securing project letters ofcommitment and support. (CED 152 701)Instructor: JoAnne Rhubart / Cost: $75Mon., Apr. 25 & May 2 / 6:00–9:00 p.m.Interview SkillsFor the person who wants to brush-up on theirinterviewing skills or for the person re-enteringthe workforce, you will learn the basics of interviewingfor a job or a promotion. (CED 145 701)Instructor: Gabrielle Thompson / Cost: $30Wed., Apr. 27 / 5:00–8:00 p.m.Insurance Options for Small Business*Anyone in business or starting a business needsto have a basic understanding of insurance tohelp limit liabilities and losses. Learn the typesof insurance, what is required by law, whatis required by contract and what is deemednecessary or advisable. Participants will learnabout auto coverage, liability coverage, physicaldamage, property, and coverage requiredby law/statute. This workshop is offered inconjunction with the SBDC’s EntrepreneurialTraining Course. (SBC 206 701)Instructor: John Gould / Cost: $40Thurs., Apr. 28 / 6:00-9:00 p.m.Civility in the WorkplaceLack of civility in the workplace is like “The Emperor’sClothes”. It exists in the workplace, butno one is willing to talk about it. With the growingthreat of the economy, there are things youcan do to help improve the economics of yourbusiness. Civility in the workplace will increasecreativity, decrease absenteeism, decreasewasted time, and increase productivity. We allexperience the person we need to go to forhelp but we are afraid to because of how wewill be treated. Civility is not about being niceor sicky sweet. It is about making the workplace/officea place at which employees enjoyworking. A civil office is a safe place to workand play. Civility fosters openness and inclusionwhich allows organizations to be moreproductive. The civil workplace also promotesgood customer relations since quality of serviceis improved with happy employees. A civilculture promotes employee loyalty and trust.(CED 177 701)Instructor: Mary Curcio / Cost: $50Mon., May 23 / 5:30–7:30 p.m.Technology SeriesIntro to Microsoft WordNot familiar with word processing? Are youready to create a paper, letter, or memo? Learnhow to use Word to create an effective andprofessional document. In JCC’s computer lab,you will work familiarize yourself with the technologyand how to integrate specialized text,graphics and/or photos into your final creation.(Note: Participants must bring a thumb/pendrive.) (CED 054 701 or CED 054 702)Instructor: Gregory S. McBroom / Cost: $50Wed., Mar. 23 / 6:30–9:30 p.m. orWed., May 25 / 1:00–4:00 p.m.Computer Basics SaturdaysDesigned for those without any computerexperience, you will learn the fundamentals ofcomputer operation, the Internet, e-mail, basicletter creation and word processing, myths andreality about security, and choosing a computer.(Note: Participants must bring a thumb/pen drive.) (CED 031 701)Instructor: Kathy Doe / Cost: $90Sat., Apr. 2-16 / 1:00–4:30 p.m.Computer BasicsDesigned for those without any computerexperience, you will learn the fundamentals ofcomputer operation, the Internet, e-mail, basicletter creation and word processing, myths andreality about security, and choosing a computer.(Note: Participants must bring a thumb/pendrive.) (CED 031 702) (no class April 20)Instructor: Kathy Doe / Cost: $90Wed., Apr. 6, 13 & 27 / 1:00–4:30 p.m.How to Use Your Blackberry/PDABlackberry, Palm, Windows Mobile, Droid, andApple – learn how smart phones can make yousmarter. Learn the differences of each of thesedevices and tips/tricks to make them workfor you. For new smart phone users, or thoseinterested in getting a personal digital assistant.(CED 008 701)Instructor: Tim Buckley / Cost: $40Sat., Apr. 9 / 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Intro to Microsoft ExcelLearn Microsoft Excel at an easy and understandablepace. Starting with the basics, you’lllearn how to turn this spreadsheet applicationinto your most powerful productivity tool atwork or school. Learn how to create a database,sort and alphabetize, create data filters, findrecords, password protect files, customize toolbars,move Excel worksheets to Word and Worddocuments to Excel. (Note: Participants mustbring a thumb/pen drive.) (CED 007 701)Instructor: Kathy Doe / Cost: $100Tues., May 3-24 / 6:00–9:00 p.m.Intro to QuickBooks Pro 2010This introductory course on QuickBooks Pro2010 accounting software will help organizeJefferson Insider Winter 2011 • 24 * E/SB ** Work NOW ***E/SB and Work NOW
personal and small business financial documents.(CED 010 701)Instructor: Linda J. Noftsier / Cost: $250Tues. & Thurs., May 3-19 / 6:30–8:30 p.m.Certificate & PrecertificationProgramsNEW! Barriers for Infectious Disease ControlCertificationThe Infection Control and Barrier Precautionlaw applies to the following professions:dental hygienists, dentists, licensed practicalnurses, optometrists, physicians, physicianassistants, podiatrists, registered professionalnurses and specialist assistants, medicalstudents, medical residents, and physicianassistant students. This course meets NYSEducation and Public Health Law requirementsto apply for licensure and registrationin nursing and related health professions.(CED 006 701) (Max 25)Instructor: Kit Purington, Certified NYSInfection Control Instructor / Cost: $25Fri., Apr. 29 / 3:00-6:00 p.m.Defensive Driving OnlineDid the long arm of the law catch you speeding?Do you need to take a defense drivingcourse to reduce your insurance rates? If so, incollaboration with the American Safety Council,JCC is pleased to provide the New York State(NYS) Department of MotorVehicles defensive drivingcourse in a convenient onlineformat. The Online DefensiveDriving Course provides the same benefits asthe classroom version -- a 10% reduction offthe base rate of a motorist’s liability and collisioninsurance premiums and a reduction ofup to four points off a motorist’s driving record.Motorists have up to 30 days from their registrationdate to complete the course and havethe option of logging in and out as many timesneeded until course completion.Cost: $48.95 To register, go to www.sunyjefferson.edu,click on “workshops/training”and click on “defensive driving course.”Project Management OnlineTheCourse teaches the core competencies ofproject management. It covers the five processgroups and nine knowledge areas of ProjectManagement Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®),the PMP code of ethics and professionalconduct, and a review of general managementtopics that are in the PMP examination.Project management is an evolving profession,and employers are increasingly requiringthat their project managers be certified. Theonline edition of TheCourse is the curriculumof choice of an increasing number of collegesand universities across the United States. It isJava/browser-driven, multi-media, consistingof 650 web pages with voice plus some fourdozen related linked papers. It can be startedat any time and taken at the student’s pace.Course materials for TheCourse include PMI’s* E/SB ** Work NOW ***E/SB and Work NOWGuide to the PMBOK® 4th Edition, workbookstailored for TheCourse and TheTest, a TestEngine containing 1,000 exam-like questions,to download and use on your own Intel-basedcomputer. Participants register through ContinuingEducation and receive training throughTheCourse. (PMI 175 701)Cost: $900 / Info: www.TheCourse.usTo register, call 315-786-2233.Notary Public Prep CourseDo you want to apply for appointment as aNew York State Notary Public? This is a seminarto prepare individuals for the NY State notarypublic exam. The instructor expects to haveexam dates for distribution at the class. Thecost of text materials is included. (CED 453 702)Instructor: Frank Seminerio, Esq. / Cost: $55Wednesday, May 4, 2011 /6:00 - 9:30 p.m.Personal Enrichment SeriesPhysical Conditioning & WellnessJCC offers state of the art fitness equipmentwith personal attention to individual’s needsand fitness goals. Participants will receiveorientation on fitness equipment, optionalphysical fitness testing, a body composition testand written exercise program upon request.Participants are welcome to sign up eachsemester. The workshop activity will take placein JCC’s McGrann Fitness Center. Call 786-2338or 786-2232 for an orientation appointment.(CED 607 701)Instructor: Laurie Smith / Cost: $100Mon.–Fri., through May 10NEW! U.S. Military HistoryExamine U.S. military history starting with theFrench and Indian War, and ending with thecurrent war on terror. This workshop includesoptional excursions to local battlefields andfortifications to help tell the story. There isno required text book, however, the seriousstudent will enjoy Millet, Allan Reed, andPeter Maslowski’s For the Common Defense: aMilitary History of the United States of America.The instructor has over 10 years of museumexpertise and has taught military history.(CED 013 701)Instructor: Kent Bolke / Cost: $79Mon., Mar. 28-May 2 / 7:00–9:00 p.m.Digital Photography Basics*Do you want to know more about your digitalcamera to achieve the best photos possible?Bring your digital point and shoot camera tothis workshop to learn about shutter speed, apertureand framing. Learn the skills needed tomake sure you get what you want out of yourdigital camera. There will be classroom instructionfollowed by one-on-one instructor timeoutdoors (weather permitting). (CED 640 701)Instructor: Greg McIntyre / Cost: $70Sat., Apr. 2-23 / 2:00–3:30 p.m.NEW! Setting and Achieving Wellness GoalsIn this adult-friendly and casual atmospherelearn how to choose goals using the wellnesswheel. Discover challenges and ‘head trash’that sabotage your success. Explore strategiesthat make achieving goals easier. (CED 004 701)Instructor: Valerie Silver / Cost: $35Sat., Apr. 9 / 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.NEW! Memoir WritingWhat makes memoirs interesting has little to dowith the writer’ importance or achievements.Instead, vivid memories, feelings, and reflectionsaffect the mind and heart of the readeror listener and make memories significant.Learn how to take the artifacts of your lives andassemble them into a narrative that tells theworld who you are and what you are about.(CED 016 701) (no class Apr. 20)Instructor: Georgette Spinelli / Cost: $65Wed., Apr. 13-May 25 / 5:00–6:30 p.m.NEW! Wellness Coaching GroupDelve deeper into how to set, achieve, andmaintain your personal wellness goals in ahighly interactive and supportive group setting.Pre-requisite: CED 004 701- How to Set andAchieve Wellness Goals. (CED 009 701)Instructor: Valerie Silver / Cost: $65Sat., Apr. 30-May 21 / 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Lymphatic MassageLymphatic massage or lymph drainage massageis a technique used to help increaselymph flow by applying a very light pressurecombined with soft pumping movements inthe direction of the lymph nodes. Immunesystem function can be significantly increased,improving metabolism and helping the bodyto eliminate waste and toxins. Learn the basicmassage techniques to increase lymph flow.(Max 10) (CED 173 701)Instructor: Barbara Trainham, L.M.T. / Cost: $30Wed., May 4 / 6:00–8:00 p.m.Digital Photography Intermediate*This Digital Single-Lens Reflex (SLR) cameraworkshop will focus on advanced techniquesand understanding of the camera system. Thisworkshop is designed for the new SLR owneror the person trying to develop their photographictalent. Classroom instruction followedby time outdoors (weather permitting). ( CED641 702)Instructor: Greg McIntyre / Cost: $70Saturdays, May 7-2811 / 2:00-4:00 p.m.Practical, Every Day MassageRelax and release tension with these practicaltechniques to alleviate pain, discomfortand muscle spasm. Apply them to yourself orothers as a way to improve circulation promoterelaxation and foster health. Please wear loose,comfortable clothing. (Max 10) (CED 671 701)Instructor: Barbara Trainham, L.M.T. / Cost: $30Wed., May 18 / 6:00–8:00 p.m.Jefferson Insider Winter 2011 • 25
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