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1 Raritan Valley Community College Workforce Development Today s Education for Tomorrow s Jobs FALL 2015 Professional Certifications Career Programs Computer Programs NJBIA Free Skills Training Corporate Training Small Business Development Center English as a Second Language High School Proficiency

2 Workforce Development Raritan Valley Community College offers innovative programming for businesses and workers to help build a strong, secure and productive workforce. For individuals, RVCC provides high quality, affordable programs to help you advance in your career including: Classes to prepare for professional certifications Basic to advanced computer courses Career training programs designed in partnership with local industries Courses to help you master a trade Basic English as a Second Language courses Classes to prepare you for the High School Equivalency exam Free skills training offered though NJBIA Courses to help you start your own business Businesses can benefit from: Customized training Counseling and courses for small businesses and entrepreneurs More information workforce.dev@raritanval.edu RVCC C Learn about career opportunities Meet with instructors Sign up for classes Table of Contents Professional Certifications High School Equivalency Exam Prep English as a Second Language (ESL) Professional Development Computer Programs Trade Programs Career Programs Corporate Training Small Business Development Center Registration Instructions NJBIA Free Skills Training Open House join us Thurs, Aug 13, 4-6pm, Bateman Student Center RVCC Main Campus 118 Lamington Road Branchburg

3 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Fundamentals of Payroll This is the first of a two-part series which leads to a national certification as a payroll professional. The course prepares students for the Fundamentals of Payroll Certification (FPC) examination. It is intended for new payroll professionals and anyone who is in the payroll industry. The program provides a comprehensive overview of the laws and regulations that affect payroll. Students gain practical knowledge with "hands-on" activities. Textbook included. Professional Payroll course will be offered in Spring Course Fee: $790 CRN Sat Oct 3 - Nov 21 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Project Management Exam Course Master the test-taking strategies needed to pass the Project Management Examination. This program features 36 hours of training which includes an overview of the bodies of knowledge. The class is based on best practices as prescribed by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Study questions and practice final exam are provided. Textbook available at the RVCC Bookstore. Course fee: $989 CRN Tue Sep 22 - Dec 15 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CPA Exam Review (ONLINE) This comprehensive CPA Exam review program is a four-part exam preparation program to become a Certified Public Accountant. The course reviews the four major areas of study; State Regulations, Auditing and Attestation, Financial Accounting and Reporting and Business Environment and Concepts. All materials are included as well as individualized online assistance from the instructor. Course fee: $3,200 CRN Call: for class date. Child Development Associate (Online) EDCE This certificate program in Childcare and Education allows you to earn your national Child Development Associate (CDA) certification, while working at your own pace in a flexible, self-directed online learning environment. The program is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This selfstudy CDA program meets the 120 clock hours of professional development required by the Council for Professional Recognition in order to obtain the National CDA credential. Portfolio review and materials are provided. Course fee: $1,250 CRN Call: for class dates. Monthly start dates available. VETERAN S ENTREPRENEUR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Are you a veteran who is interested in starting a business? The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering scholarships for free training. Visit the SBDC website for program enrollment details. SIX SIGMA Six Sigma presents a rigorous, focused and highly effective implementation of proven quality principles and techniques. Six Sigma aims for virtually error-free business performance while using statistics to measure the variability in the process. Six Sigma Series (Online) This Six Sigma Online training is one of the most popular and in-demand business certifications in today s job market. This series presents real life simulation exercises, practical examples and case studies. Learn information that is useful guidance for practical application needed to pass the exam. Textbook included. Green Belt (36 hours) Course fee: $1,300 CRN Call: for class dates. Monthly start dates available. Black Belt (48 hours) Course fee: $2,695 CRN Call: for class dates. Monthly start dates available. CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING CMA Part 1: Financial Planning (Online) This course reviews elements of financial planning for performance and control. The course presents the following concepts: planning, budgeting and forecasting, performance management, cost management, internal control and professional ethics. This is a test preparation for the first part of the two-part Certified Management Accounting Certification. All course materials are included. Prerequisite: See (IMA) Institute of Management Accounting Website: Course fee: $1,500 CRN Call: for class dates. CMA Part 2: Financial Decision (Online) This course examines the strategies of financial decision making. Concepts presented in this course: financial statement analysis, corporate finance, decision analysis and risk management and investment decisions. This is a test preparation for the second part of the Certified Management Accounting Certification. All course materials are included. Prerequisite: See (IMA) Institute of Management Accounting Website: Course fee: $1,500 CRN Call: for class dates. HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY Exam Prep This course is designed for anyone who desires to pass the High School Equivalency exam. This course offers a study skills review and comprehensive instruction of all the subject areas needed to pass this test. Practice exams, pre-testing and post-testing evaluations are provided. High School Equivalency exam testing is conducted at the RVCC Testing Center. Textbook available at the RVCC bookstore. Course fee: $240 CRN Mon/Wed Sept 21 - Nov 18 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm 1 Workforce

4 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEW! Sports Massage and Its Applications MSCE This workshop is designed for those who are interested in learning proper sports massage techniques. It is also appropriate for any person interested in understanding how to do basic sports massage techniques properly and effectively. Students practice the techniques demonstrated and discussed in the class. Participants are able to apply what they have learned. Course fee: $89 CRN Sat Oct 3 9:00 am - 1:00 pm NEW! Reflexology MSCE Participants learn the basic reflex points and energy zones in the feet and hands to help facilitate healing within the body. This course introduces Reflexology, how it is used, and how it is applied. Students have the opportunity to practice what they have learned through hands-on applications while the teacher facilitates and provides proper guidance. Course fee: $59 CRN Sat Oct 10 9:00 am - 11:00 am NEW! Aromatherapy MSCE Participants learn what Aromatherapy is and how it is used. Learn to apply common essential oils and some important considerations when choosing oils. Understand how these oils are different from perfume/fragrance oils and how they can be effectively blended. Course fee: $59 CRN Sat Oct 10 11:00 am - 1:00 pm ESL RVCC offers basic instruction in English as a Second Language for individuals with little or limited knowledge of English. There are three levels available: Basic ESL Introduction ESL Level 1 (A&B) Introduction ESL Level 2 (A&B) Each course is 36 hours. For dates and times: Course fee: $360 COMPUTER PROGRAMS Microsoft Office Basic Program Gain knowledge of everyday computer skills needed to perform workplace tasks. This course is designed to present solid computer skills in Microsoft Office. Students become proficient in MS Word and Excel, while using the most current operating system. The Microsoft Office Basic Program includes PowerPoint Basics, as a bonus course. Textbook included. Course fee: $696 CRN Sat Sep 19 Dec 12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Microsoft Word Basic Master the most widely used word processing software in the world. Learn to create and edit documents, move and copy text, special formatting, and more. Prerequisites: MS Windows or equivalent knowledge and keyboard proficiency. Textbook included. Course fee: $179 CRN Sat Sep 19 - Oct 3 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Microsoft Word Intermediate Continue to master the powerful features of MS Word. Learn to add new features to create enhanced charts. Topics include: working with sections and columns; formatting tables and importing data; using styles and auto text; headers and footer and templates. Prerequisites: MS Word Basic or equivalent experience. Textbook included. Course fee: $169 CRN Sat Oct 10 Oct 17 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Microsoft Excel Basic Excel is an easy-to-use spreadsheet program. All Excel courses are taught using MOS approved courseware. Topics include: Entering and editing data and creating charts; modifying a worksheet; using functions and formatting worksheets and alternative user input. Prerequisites: MS Windows or equivalent knowledge and keyboard proficiency. Textbook included. Course fee: $179 CRN Sat Oct 24 - Nov 7 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Microsoft Excel Intermediate Master an array of MS Excel functions and formulas that will transform your spreadsheets. Explore new and exciting graphs and charts. Learn to design and organize the best possible worksheet. Generate easy editing and reduce your editing time. Resolve common printing problems and discover the power tools of Excel. Topics include: working with large worksheets; working with multiple worksheets and workbooks. Prerequisites: MS Excel Basic or equivalent experience. Textbook included. Course fee: $169 CRN Sat Nov 14 Nov 21 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Microsoft PowerPoint Basics Create powerful presentations using the new features of Microsoft Office PowerPoint. Learn with hands-on activities. Topics include building new presentations, formatting and proofing, using drawing tools, enhancing and delivering presentations using WordArt and clip art. Prerequisite: MS Windows or equivalent knowledge and keyboard proficiency. Textbook included. Course fee: $169 CRN Sat Dec 5 Dec 12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 3 Workforce

5 Microsoft Word Advanced Students learn to create documents using styles, create and enhance tables, and convert text to a table. Additional concepts presented are: using galleries, inserting captions, enhance knowledge of formatting and much more. Prerequisite: MS Word Intermediate or equivalent experience. Textbook included. Course fee: $169 CRN Tue/Thu Nov 3 Nov 5 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Microsoft Excel Advanced Master the tools needed for today's demanding job market. Topics include: advanced functions in statistics and finance, lookups, data tables and conditional formatting, pivot tables, exporting and importing. Prerequisite: MS Excel Intermediate or equivalent experience. Textbook included. Course fee: $169 CRN Tue/Thu Dec 1 - Dec 3 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Microsoft Office Project Transform how you initiate, execute, monitor, and close projects leading to faster completion times. Learn to create and define projects, work with invested parties, set estimations, and manage multiple task calendars. Gain the knowledge and skills to build, maintain, and control focused project plans. Textbook included. Course fee: $266 CRN Mon Oct 5 - Oct 26 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Creating Web Pages with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JQuery This is a beginner course that introduces basic HTML coding and JavaScript programming with JQuery that are used by web browsers. JQuery is a library used for dynamic manipulation of HTML, CSS and web page content. JavaScript is a programming language needed to use libraries such as JQuery. Learn about variables, expressions, objects, functions and basic programming structure. Learn to hide, show, and animate content based on mouse and keyboard interaction. Discover how to use web development tools to debug and test programs. See how JQuery is used in form validation to send and receive data to and from a web server via AJAX. Prerequisites: Experience or the ability to get acclimated to using web browser development tools and Dreamweaver code editing. Textbook available at the RVCC Bookstore. Course fee: $329 CRN Wed Oct 7 - Dec 16 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm AutoCAD I This class provides a guided, hands-on environment to learn the basics of AutoCAD. This course is an introduction to basic CAD (Computer-Aided Drafting) techniques using AutoCAD software. Fundamentals of drawing and editing are presented and practiced. Class size is limited. Textbook available at the RVCC Bookstore. Course fee: $219 CRN Sat Sep 26 - Oct 24 9:00 am - 12:00 pm AutoCAD II Students continue the guided hands-on environment to learn the intermediate concepts of AutoCAD. This course is a continuation of AutoCAD I. Discover techniques of layering and advanced editing. Prerequisites: AutoCAD I or equivalent knowledge and keyboard proficiency. Textbook available at the RVCC Bookstore. Course fee: $219 CRN Sat Nov 7 - Dec 12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm TRADE PROGRAMS If you prefer working with your hands to sitting behind a desk, consider enrolling in one of the RVCC s trade programs. Gain the knowledge to be successful and provide a valuable service to homeowners and businesses. Basic Auto Body COCE This course is designed to incorporate all aspects of surface preparation, paint safety, refinishing materials and refinishing fundamentals. Gain instruction on the application of urethane enamel, base-coat and clear-coat refinishing systems. Learn shop safety practice and how to use hand and power tools. Safety goggles, steel-toed shoes and paint spray respirator are required. Course fee: $290 CRN Sat Sep 26 - Nov 14 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Basic Auto Body Refinishing COCE Students are instructed in the proper use and maintenance of the spray gun, refinishing panels and fenders, spot repainting of panels and fenders, and mixing paint formulas. Application of primers, sealers, single stage, and coat and clear-coat is presented. Students learn how to identify structural components, properly separate spot welds, and position and weld new body panels in place. Prerequisite: Basic Auto Body or permission of instructor. Safety goggles, steel-toed shoes and paint spray respirator are required. Course fee: $350 CRN Mon/Wed Sep 21 - Oct 28 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Intermediate Auto Body Refinishing COCE This course encompasses all areas of surface preparation, damage repair, and refinishing procedures that are necessary for achieving proper panel and overall refinishing and blending techniques. Students acquire safe work habits in refinishing and correct automotive detailing procedures. Course fee: $350 CRN Mon/Wed Nov 9 - Dec 21 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Carpentry I COCE This course will focus on the hands on aspects of residential carpentry. This will allow the students to experience actual framing methods while using the hand and power tools of the industry. Students should come prepared to work with safety glasses. Hand and power tools will be available for use. This course covers the building materials used in construction work including lumber, sheet materials, engineering wood products, and structural concrete. Prerequisite: None Course fee: $350 CRN Tue Sep 29 - Dec 1 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Carpentry II COCE This course will focus on interior treatments such as drywall, interior trim and window and door installation. While developing advanced skills, power tool safety and use will be reviewed. This is a hands on course so students should expect to wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment. Prerequisite: Carpentry I or instructor permission. Course fee: $350 CRN Thu Oct 1 - Dec 10 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm 5 Workforce

6 Career Programs designed in partnership with local industry Cosmetology Massage Therapy & Bodywork Program Deep tissue. Sports massage. Reflexology. Shiatsu. Whichever modality you re using, a great massage feels amazing. But the Massage Therapy & Bodywork Program at RVCC is about more than just skills and technique. This comprehensive program prepares you for every aspect of a career in massage therapy - from therapeutic care and anatomy, to running your own massage services and doctor prescribed massage. Become a licensed Massage Therapist and discover how rewarding it is to melt away pain and stress - in your life and others. Program Cost: $9,000 (includes tuition and starter kit; additional student fees will apply) This 750-hour program prepares you for the NJ State Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx). Local job placement assistance is available. Learn More: Marlene Hudson x8463 marlene.hudson@raritanval.edu Whether it s creating up-dos, asymmetrical cuts, color, perm, blow-outs, manis, pedis, or a throwback bee hive, as a Cosmetologist you are the last word in style. RVCC s salon-focused approach teaches you the skills and attitude to be successful by working with actual clients. RVCC Cosmetology Students also participate in local fashion shows, community events, and stylist competitions to keep them on the cutting edge of style trends. Our industry partnerships, job shadowing, and internship programs are why we continue to have a 100% pass rate on the NJ State Licensing Exam. The demand for qualified stylists is growing. Begin your Cosmetology career today. Program Cost: $13,216 (includes tuition, materials, & fees) All graduates receive their industry recognized PBA (Professional Beauty Association) membership. Local job placement assistance and financial aid are available. Day and night classes are available to fit your schedule. Learn More: Marcia Bird x8618 marcia.bird@raritanval.edu Advanced Manufacturing Have you ever held a well-made tool? You can instantly feel the weight, the balance, the rightness of a thing designed for a purpose. You too can know the satisfaction of a job well done as an Advanced Manufacturing student at RVCC. In our hands-on certificate program, you ll master the machine basics, precision, and advanced technical skills you need to become a manufacturing professional in today s growing market. Pursue one of these industry specialties: Manual Mill Operator Engine Lathe Operator Manual Machinist Or combine courses and stack your credentials in our step-by-step CNC Production Technician Certification Program. All graduates receive their industry recognized NIMS certification and OSHA10 card. Job placement assistance is available. Learn More: Joanie Coffaro x8639 joananne.coffaro@raritanval.edu Automotive Technician America runs on four wheels, and it s speeding up. Self-driving cars, electrics, hybrids, and new innovations every year means that now is a fantastic time to become a qualified Automotive Technician. Every day under the hood will bring you a new surprise or challenge, so it s no wonder US News & World Report ranked Automotive Technicians as one of the 100 Best Jobs in America. Our hands-on full-time program is geared toward one thing: Turning you into an Automotive Technician built for the 21st century. Program Cost: $12,300 Local job placement assistance is available. Learn More: Jason Jones x8507 jason.jones@raritanval.edu 7 Workforce more Career Programs

7 more Career Programs Environmental Control Technology (HVAC/R) Technician Knowledgeable HVAC/R Technicians are in high demand. Businesses are going green. Homeowners want to shrink their heating and cooling bills, and new technology is rapidly making any HVAC system from a few years ago just too expensive to keep. The U.S. Department of Labor expects this explosion of costeffective HVAC systems for homes and businesses to create over 90,000 new HVAC Technician jobs by Master the skills and design theory of today s cutting-edge heating and refrigeration industry and launch your career as an HVAC/R Technician. Someone has to design climate controlled systems, and/or install, repair or maintain thousands of units soon. It might as well be you. Pursue one of these two HVAC Career Tracks at RVCC: 1-year Certificate (31 credits) Residential Systems ONLY. Prepare for an entry-level technician position. 2-year AAS Degree (62 credits) Residential AND Commercial training. Prepare for any level HVAC position, including matriculation for a B.S. in HVAC Applied Engineering with Pennsylvania College of Technology. Learn More: Paul Flor x8617 paul.flor@raritanval.edu CORPORATE TRAINING The Customized Training Program offers topquality training that can be tailored to meet your specific company needs. By strengthening your workforce, increasing managerial effectiveness, enhancing performance and improving profitability, RVCC will help position your company for long-term success. While the areas of training are limitless, we provide the following areas of training: Leadership Training Project Management Computer Technology LEED Green Training Communication Classes may be delivered at your site or at our campus location. Writing & Presentation Skills English as a Second Language We have the experience and resources to help put together an optimal training plan defined by your company s goals, needs, and budget. Accent Reduction Career Programs designed in partnership with local industry For more information: raritanval.edu/customized (select Option 5) 9 Workforce

8 SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER ACCOUNTING AND QUICKBOOKS CERTIFICATE Learn the basics of accounting fundamentals and apply them to QuickBooks. Take the three courses (21- hours) in sequence to earn a certificate or take each individually to acquire course-specific skills. Accounting Fundamentals Learn fundamental accounting procedures that complement QuickBooks for Small Businesses. Master concepts needed for bookkeeping and learn accounting terminology used to operate financial software (6 hours). Course fee: $119 CRN Mon & Tue Sep 21 & Sep 22 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CRN Mon & Tue Oct 26 & Oct 27 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CRN Mon & Tue Nov 23 & Nov 24 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm QuickBooks for Small Businesses Learn how QuickBooks can simplify the accounting process for a small business. Set up a business, record transactions, understand the reports generated from QuickBooks and the components of financial statements. Prerequisite: Accounting Fundamentals or a good working knowledge of accounting principles (6 hours). Course fee: $119 CRN Mon & Tue Sep 28 & Sep 29 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CRN Mon & Tue Nov 2 & Nov 3 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CRN Mon & Tue Nov 30 & Dec 1 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm QuickBooks Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable In a simulated real business environment learn how to manage both the Customers/Sales and Vendors/Expenses capabilities in QuickBooks. Perform and practice Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable transactions and reporting. Prerequisite: QuickBooks for Small Businesses and a good working knowledge of accounting principles (9 hours). Course fee: $159 CRN Tue/Thu/Tue Oct 6, 8 & 13 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CRN Thu/Tue/Thu Nov 5, 10, & 12 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CRN Thu/Tue/Thu Dec 3, 8, & 10 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ENTREPRENEURIAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (ECP) Jointly sponsored by the NJSBDC and New Jersey community colleges, the statewide 39-hour Entrepreneurial Certificate Program (ECP) comprises nine courses that will give you a good working knowledge of how to start up and/or successfully manage a small business. The Business Plan Create a sound business plan to help you manage your business more effectively and/or prepare to seek financing. Chart your course and improve your chances for business success (9 hours). Course fee: $149 CRN Tue Sep 15, 22 & 29 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Legal 1 Be knowledgeable of the laws affecting business. Business owners learn how to choose the appropriate business structure, assess business risks, provide adequate protection and establish proper record keeping and controls (3 hours). Course fee: $59 CRN Wed Sep 23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Legal 2 Attain a basic understanding of contract law, legal ownership of a business, stock, and partnership agreements (3 hours). Course fee: $59 CRN Wed Sep 30 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Building Your Marketing Plan Learn about market research, strategic marketing decisions, advertising and sales, public relations, promotions, and networking. Find out about all phases of a marketing plan, how to define markets and how to implement creative, low-cost guerrilla marketing (6 hours). Course fee: $119 CRN Thu Oct 1 & 8 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Small Business Taxes Learn which type of legal entity is the best structure for your company and receive information about tax responsibilities based on the entity you choose. Find out what tax deductions you are entitled to (3 hours). Course fee: $59 CRN Tue Oct 27 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Small Business Recordkeeping Learn what records you need to keep, how to do your own bookkeeping, and how to use records as a management tool. Find out processes you need to follow for tax deductions (3 hours). Course fee: $59 CRN Tue Nov 17 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Seal the Deal: Winning Sales Strategies Learn step-by-step selling techniques to help you feel more comfortable in front of your prospects and increase your close rate. Follow this strategic selling system and you ll be sure to meet or exceed your goals for sales and profitability (6 hours). Course fee: $119 CRN Tue Nov 24 & Dec 1 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mastering the Mental Side of Building a Business Learn how to proactively handle and even benefit from the inevitable challenges and setbacks you'll face along the way building your business. Finish up with solid ways to build your confidence in any situation, work through habits and fears that can hold you back, and create a support system that will help lead you to success (3 hours). Course fee: FREE CRN Wed Oct 7 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CRN Wed Dec 2 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 11 Workforce

9 Understanding Financial Statements Learn about spreadsheets, understanding revenue and expense, structure and relationships, meaningful forecasts and projections, break-even analysis, balance sheets, P&L, and cash flow (3 hours). Course fee: $59 CRN Wed Dec 2 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm For more Information about The Small Business Development Center visit our website INTERNET MARKETING FOR SMALL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (IMCP) Take this 9-hour program and expand your knowledge of the internet tools available for a business owner to market a small business. Introduction to Google AdWords Learn the basics of Google AdWords to: identify unique keywords and phrases that consumers are currently using to find your business (and competitors), write ads, design landing pages and set up a marketing campaign (3 hours). Course fee: $59 CRN Thu Oct 15 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Introduction to Google Analytics Learn how to use the powerful free reporting tool Google Analytics to measure the effectiveness of your marketing efforts (3 hours). Course fee: $59 CRN Thu Oct 22 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Using Social Media to Promote Your Business Learn the essential steps every small business owner should follow to introduce and manage a brand online. Evaluate how the major social networking sites (i.e., LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+) promote business (3 hours). Course fee: $59 CRN Thu Oct 29 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm WEBSITE STRATEGIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Planning Your New Website Learn the biggest mistakes to avoid when building a website and what the search engines want. Find out how to register your domain name, choose web hosting, accept payments online, and evaluate whether to do it yourself or hire a professional (3 hours). Course fee: $59 CRN Thu Oct 1 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Introduction to Search Engine Optimization Understand how to improve website visibility in the major search engines. Participants learn SEO best practices to follow and have the opportunity to have websites critiqued during the session (3 hours). Course fee: $59 CRN Thu Oct 8 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Creating Video for Your Website From planning to production to distribution, learn the basic skills and tools you ll need to create professional video content to promote your brand and publish it online (3 hours). Course fee: FREE CRN Thu Nov 5 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm STRATEGIC MARKETING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (SMCP) Learn how to increase sales in your business and enhance your sales ability. Maximize your business sales and profitability by taking this 18-hour program. How to Network for Success Explore the why, where, and how to network offline and online. Learn to write and deliver an attention-getting "elevator speech" that really works. Start networking immediately: bring your business cards and brochures to class (3 hours). Course fee: $59 CRN Thu Sep 17 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Your Marketing Toolbox: Get Strategic Learn how to create brand awareness, build trust, give people reasons to buy, and validate your customers buying decisions. Obtain repeat and referral business. Create a strategic marketing plan grounded in critical foundations that will make your marketing endeavors exciting and rewarding (9 hours). Course fee: $149 CRN Tue Nov 3, 10 & 17 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Generational and Word-of-Mouth Marketing Learn how to harness and implement a profitable WOM marketing plan that will overcome the challenge of a five-generation marketplace. Explore a variety of methods to create, encourage and facilitate word-of-mouth communication to influence the buying behaviors of the target audience you serve (3 hours). Course fee: $59 CRN Thu Dec 3 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Outside-the-Box Marketing Gain the multiple exposures you need to gain brand recognition and trust within your target market. Design and launch the best tactics to achieve the repeat and referral business you need to achieve your goals (3 hours). Course fee: $59 CRN Thu Nov 19 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm THE FOODPRENEUR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Foodpreneur is an 11-hour certificate program tailored to new food entrepreneurs who have a great specialty food idea but are unsure of the next steps. Participants will be introduced to the Foodpreneur business model template designed to clarify their vision and business model; help participants identify and understand what their product is; and learn how the product should be produced, marketed, and sold. 13 Workforce

10 The Foodpreneur 10-Step Recipe for Success Does everyone tell you that you should be selling your salsa or brownies to the masses? You know that you have a great recipe, but do not know how to turn it into a viable product? Take this course to get an overview of what you need to consider as the key ingredients for success (3 hours). Course fee: FREE CRN Tue Sep 29 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Transitioning Your Ethnic Business to Mainstream Customers Have you found a loyal client base among your Latino, Asian, African American, Indian or another group for your ethnic product? Mainstream retailers are looking for these products. Learn how to take your successful ethnic product or service into the mainstream market for more business success (3 hours). Course fee: $59 CRN Tue Oct 6 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Basics of Importing Have a product that you would love to see distributed in the United States? Learn what it takes to go from another country s port to the United States. An overview of all key points you need to consider will be covered (3 hours). Course fee: $59 CRN Tue Oct 20 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Product Barcoding You have a product idea and are on your way to making it a reality. However before you get too far along, you will need to obtain a barcode. Learn how do you do that and what does it do for you and your customers (2 hours). Course fee: $39 CRN Tue Dec 8 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm HUMAN RESOURCES Effective Interviewing and Selection The answer to the hiring dilemma is a superior interviewing and selection process. Behavioral interviewing is a method that anticipates future performance based on past performance. Participants will learn how to easily analyze any job and relate the real requirements to the assets and limitations of each candidate. The workshop will also provide an overview of employment laws to ensure that all steps in the recruitment process follow employment (6 hours). Course fee: $119 CRN Mon/Wed Oct 5 & 7 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Effective Performance Management for Small Business Owners Effective Performance Management focuses on enhancing the skill level of managers and team leaders to ensure that every individual understands how they contribute to business goals and are able to exceed expectations. Participants will learn a four-step process of performance management to support goal results as well as employee and team development (6 hours). Course fee: $119 CRN Mon/Wed Oct 12 & 14 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Fundamentals of Customer Service It s a fact: 96% of unhappy customers don t complain to the source, but they do spread their dissatisfaction with a product, service or business by complaining to family, friends, co-workers and anyone who will listen. This negative word-of-mouth can be very harmful to your business. In this course, learn how to analyze customer service snafus, improve customer service skills and turn complaints into service opportunities with a positive impact (3 hours). Course fee: $59 CRN Mon Oct 19 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm High Performance Leadership While all leaders possess essential management behaviors and technical skills, high performance behaviors distinguish great leaders. In this course, you will gain an understanding of these behaviors and how to overcome leadership challenges, along with ways to incorporate these behaviors into a leadership approach (3 hours). Course Fee: $59 CRN Wed Dec 2 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COURSES Best Practices for Small Business Operations This course will introduce the student to problem analysis, process engineering, productivity measurement and project management. We will use lecture, Q&A, business case review and student case exercises to enrich the learning experience (3 hours). Course Fee: $59 CRN Wed Sep 23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Comparative Administration Analysis This course will introduce the student to compare their operational model against their "Best of Breed" competitors rather than re-inventing the wheel. We will use lecture, Q&A, business case reviews and student case reviews to enhance student learning (2 hours). Prerequisite: Best Practices for Small Business Operations Course Fee: $39 CRN Wed Oct 28 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Insourcing or Outsourcing: What Makes Sense? This course will introduce the student to differentiate between services which should remain within a business and which services are candidates to be outsourced to a third party. We will use lecture, Q&A, business case review and student exercises to aid the student to develop an understanding of this complex subject (2 hours). Course Fee: $39 CRN Wed Nov 18 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Risk Assessment and Disaster Recovery This course will introduce the student to understand and evaluate risk, and then to develop a disaster recovery program to protect their interests. We will use lecture, Q&A, business case review and student exercises to aid the student in developing these skills (2 hours). Course Fee: $39 CRN Wed Dec 9 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 15 Workforce

11 GENERAL COURSES Intellectual Property Rights: Protect Your Work Find out about intellectual property protection laws available to people who create original works. Learn what might be the best and most economical ways of protecting your work and how to deal with infringement if it happens (3 hours). Course fee: $59 CRN Wed Sep 30 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Determining the Value of Your Works: Royalty Fees, Contracts and Agreements Discuss definitions of different types of royalties and examine sample royalty rates for different types of products. Learn what to specify regarding royalty rates (3 hours). Course fee: $59 CRN Wed Oct 7 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Independent Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing Houses Learn the differences between independent and traditional publishing including what you need to know about contracts. Discuss the pros and cons so you can make the choice that s right for you! (3 hours). Course fee: $59 CRN Wed Oct 14 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The 3 P s: People Process & Product How are your 3 P s? Learn how the 3 P s can make or break your company and what techniques can be used to make them better for continued business success (3 hours). Course fee: $59 CRN Thu Oct 15 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm SBDC FREE COURSES Prospecting on a Shoestring Budget Learn how to leverage local resources that will assist you in prospecting new business opportunities. Find out how to access online databases without spending any money and learn techniques for leveraging your LinkedIn account for prospecting (3 hours). Course fee: FREE CRN Tue Sep 22 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Constant Contact - Getting Started Toolkit Learn how to set up your Constant Contact account and how to grow your marketing list with all options available including growing your Facebook fan base (2 hours). Course fee: FREE CRN Thu Sep 24 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CRN Thu Nov 19 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Foodpreneur 10-Step Recipe for Success Does everyone tell you that you should be selling your salsa or brownies to the masses? You know that you have a great recipe, but do not know how to turn it into a viable product? Take this course to get an overview of what you need to consider as the key ingredients for success (3 hours). Course fee: FREE CRN Tue Sep 29 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Copyrights Can I Use That Internet Image? Learn the basic copyright laws and the do s and don ts of using online images. You will also learn how you can attain one, what types of agreements to use and tips for minimizing infringement (3 hours). Course fee: FREE CRN Wed Oct 21 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm NJ Division of Revenue & Taxation Small Business Tax Workshop The Small Business Tax Workshop is provided by the Division of Taxation at no cost to the participants. Division personnel will explain proper procedures for collecting and remitting various New Jersey taxes. A focal point of each workshop is the sales tax responsibilities of small businesses including the description of taxable and exempt sales and services. Discussions will also highlight different types of business ownership and the tax consequences of each one (5 hours). Course fee: FREE CRN Fri Oct 30 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Maximize Your Trade Show Investment Don't underestimate the value of trade show and event marketing the most powerful tools in your marketing mix for uncovering and landing new business opportunities. Find out what you don't know about trade shows and how to choose your exhibit space, budget time and resources, promote your participation (before, during and after), increase booth traffic, capture the interest of those passing by (in less than 7 seconds), qualify visitors, and get the best follow-up results (3 hours). Course fee: FREE CRN Thu Nov 5 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Creating Video for Your Website From planning to production to distribution, learn the basic skills and tools you ll need to create professional video content to promote your brand and publish it online (3 hours). Course fee: FREE CRN Thu Nov 5 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm How to Purchase a Business or Franchise Learn how to identify and then research a good franchise or existing business (3 hours). Course fee: FREE CRN Wed Nov 11 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mastering the Mental Side of Building a Business Learn how to proactively handle and even benefit from the inevitable challenges and setbacks you'll face along the way building your business. Finish up with solid ways to build your confidence in any situation, work through habits and fears that can hold you back, and create a support system that will help lead you to success (3 hours). Course fee: FREE CRN Wed Oct 7 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CRN Wed Dec 2 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 17 Workforce

12 Basics of Small Business Insurance Are you a new small business owner who is operating without insurance, and needs to learn the basics of both insurance and risk management techniques to protect your company from catastrophic loss? Learn about the types of insurance coverage needed to build a basic insurance program and different ways to buy insurance or how to self-insure (3 hours). Course fee: FREE CRN Mon Dec 7 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Registration Instructions COURSE SCHEDULES AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE This brochure is a partial listing of Workforce Development courses. The full schedule can be found at: courses Choose desired Term (i.e. Fall 2015 CE ) and click on Begin Class Search. Select desired areas and click Search Class to view listings. (Take note of the 5-digit CRN, you will need this information in order to register.) TO REGISTER ONLINE Select Your Courses: Select Online Registration link. Enter the desired five-digit CRN(s) which can be found in the course description or use the Advanced Search to view course options. Use the Schedule Builder screen to list desired courses. To add a course to the Schedule Builder screen, bring your cursor to the course information displayed on the left side of the screen and click and drag to the Schedule Builder. Click "Register" (at bottom right corner) when you have completed selecting your course(s). Complete Registration: Have your credit card information available. RVCC accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover, but does not accept American Express. After completing your Schedule Builder, click the Student Sign-in screen. When your account information displays, select "Proceed to Payment" and complete the information. You can also register: In Person - at Raritan Valley Community College, Enrollment Services, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ Mail Your Registration and Check to: Raritan Valley Community College, P.O. Box 3300, Somerville, NJ PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. Download the registration form from. QUESTIONS? Call: , select Option 1. NJBIA Free Skills Training Fall 2015 Classes offered in partnership with the NJ Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) and NJ Community College Consortium. Funding provided by the NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Development. To take advantage of these free training opportunities, you must be currently employed at least 20 hours per week by a NJ business. Microsoft Office 2013 Training Course Schedule Word Basic (8hrs) 8:30 am 4:30 pm This course covers the essentials of creating, formatting, and printing professional documents and letters in Microsoft Word. 9/22/15 CRN /15/15 CRN /12/15 CRN /2/15 CRN Word Intermediate (8hrs) 8:30 am 4:30 pm MS Word Level II: This class will introduce participants to the basic operations of Microsoft Word at the beginning level and introduce participants to additional operations of Microsoft Word. 10/2/15 CRN /19/15 CRN /27/15 CRN /16/15 CRN PowerPoint Basic (8hrs) 8:30 am 4:30 pm PowerPoint is a presentation package used to create high quality slide shows that contain both text and graphics. These layouts can be used to help you make professional-looking presentations quickly and easily. This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of working with PowerPoint. The student will learn how to create presentations, slides, and handouts. Design methods for creating PowerPoint documents that are attractive and interesting will be presented. 9/24/15 CRN /6/15 CRN /21/15 CRN PowerPoint Intermediate (8hrs) 8:30 am 4:30 pm This course will build on the basics of PowerPoint and go in depth into template creation and advance features when delivering presentations. Must be proficient in PowerPoint. 10/7/15 CRN /30/15 CRN /18/15 CRN Excel Basic (8hrs) 8:30 am 4:30 pm This class will introduce students to MS Excel basics including creating spreadsheets, formulas, functions, text, formatting & graphics. Students will be able to perform basic (introductory) level excel skills such as modifying an existing worksheet, building worksheets, copying & moving cells. 9/18/15 CRN /13/15 CRN /10/15 CRN /3/15 CRN Excel Intermediate (8hrs) 8:30 am 4:30 pm These classes will reinforce the elements introduced in Excel Level I and expand upon that base to include more complex but necessary activities such as functions, charts, linking worksheets, adding pictures and more. Must be proficient in Excel. 9/30/15 CRN /23/15 CRN /20/15 CRN /18/15 CRN Excel Advanced (8hrs) 8:30 am 4:30 pm This class will introduce students to MS Excel basics including creating spreadsheets, formulas, functions, text, formatting & graphics. Students will be able to perform basic (introductory) level excel skills such as modifying an existing worksheet, building worksheets, copying & moving cells. Must be proficient in Excel Intermediate. 0/9/15 CRN /4/15 CRN /4/15 CRN /10/15 CRN Outlook (8hrs) 8:30 am 4:30 pm This class will introduce participants to the proper use of as a job related tool including sending clear messages, receiving, replying and deleting messages, disposing of junk mail and sending and opening fine attachments. 12/8/15 CRN Workforce To register for an NJBIA Free training course and obtain a registration form, go to raritanval.edu/ workforce; click on - Free Training For more information: Phone: , Option 5

13 Raritan Valley Community College Workforce Development Today s Education for Tomorrow s Jobs FALL 2015 RVCC C RVCC Main Campus 118 Lamington Road Branchburg 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ Non-Profit US Postage PAID New Brunswick, NJ Permit No. 981 join us Open House Thurs, Aug 13, 4-6pm, Bateman Student Center