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1 Dive In! Winter/Spring 2015 Certified SCUBA Diver, page 25 Pharmacy Technician, page 14 Veterinary Assistant, page 14 Water Resource Management, page 2-3 Courses for K-12 Teachers, page 18 Like us on Facebook! Classes begin January - May (408)

2 Dive In! Winter/Spring 2015 This winter/spring, we ve got new and exciting programs including some of your personal favorites! Choose from classes in Digital Photography, Hiking, Watercolor and Dance. Embark on another Epicurean adventure with us as you experience amazing flavors from Spain, Italy, Thailand and the Caribbean, they will surely leave your taste buds wanting more! Thinking of starting a new career or enhancing your skills? Take a look at some of our popular career training programs in Water Resource Management, Veterinary Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Event Management and Basic Bookkeeping. Teachers, looking for Graduate Credit? Check out page to see which classes qualify. New! Watercoloring Your Own Redwood Forest Pictures Certified SCUBA Diver Armchair Travel Series: Egypt, Panama Canal & Galapagos Bread-Making Raise Chickens in Your Suburban Backyard Returning Favs Hiking Henry W. Coe State Park Advanced Water Distribution Sampling for the Water Industry Professional Dance Social Media: Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest and more! Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Electrical Training Training modules include: Basic Electrical for PLC Introduction to PLC Controller Intermediate I MicroLogix 1100 Intermediate II SLC 500 COMING SOON! The Electrical module is designed for 60 hours of training. Each PLC module is designed for 24 hours of training. All modules provide hands-on experience with industry-approved trainers as well as state-of-the-art equipment. Call us at to let us know your interest. We will add you to our waiting list for the next available class. Intermediate III CompactLogix Human Machine Interface (HMIs) Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) Don t forget about our online course offerings. Visit our website at Go to pages 7 & 19 for more details. As an added bonus, we have a secure website which allows you to register for classes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and pay by credit card. What could be easier? See you at Gav!

3 Contents Business Water Sampling for the Water Industry, Backflow Prevention Testing, Advanced Water Distribution Business Management MS Office, Accounting, Supervision & Management, Project Management, Web Pages, QuickBooks, Grant Writing, Bookkeeping, emarketing, Social Media, Google, Entrepreneurship, Customer Service, Marketing, Finance, Presentations, Non-Profit Administration, Workplace Communication, Leadership, Problem Solving and More Careers Wholesale Car Dealer, Voice Acting, Notary Public, Event Management Healthcare Pharmacy Technician, Veterinary Assistant Training, Continuing Education in Healthcare, Phlebotomy Technician Legal Field Legal Secretary, Paralegal Training Teaching & Education Hybrid Course Development, Webinars, The Flipped Classroom, Teaching Adults, Online Teaching, Training for K-12 Teachers Online Classes Over 300 classes and career training programs in a variety of subjects & Leisure Arts & Crafts Silk Painting, Homesteader Series: Bread-Making, Raising Chickens, Soap-Making Photography/ Digital Media iphones & ipads, Photography Tips, DSLR Cameras, Night Photography, Digital Photo Process, Photoshop Elements Outdoors Day Hike at Henry Coe State Park, SCUBA Diving, Watercoloring in the Redwood Forest Dance Country 2-Step, Line Dacing, Wedding Dance, Big Band Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Salsa Special Interest Writing & Languages Spanish, Italian, Grammar Refresher Armchair Travel Panama Canal, Ancient Egypt, Galapagos Islands Enrichment Live Long, Live Well Culinary Italian Cooking, International Cooking: Thai, Caribbean and Spanish Registration & Information Locations & Maps How to Register Registration Form

4 Business Water Sampling for the Water Industry Professional This course is designed for prospective or professional water industry personnel. Special focus will be on the operator s and analyst s responsibility handling of the sampling event through completion of the final report. Topics include water quality, proper sampling techniques, field methods, basic laboratory analysis and reports. Handouts and videos will accompany your learning experience. Class approved for contact hours through SWRCB and CWEA. Jacqueline McCloud is an Environmental Projects Analyst for the City of Watsonville. She holds a Bachelor of Sciences in Earth Science and certifications as Grade 4 Laboratory Analyst through CWEA as well as a Grade 2 in Distribution from CDPH. In 2013 she received local, State, and National recognition as Laboratory Person of the Year. Wed, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm; 4 sessions starting 4/8-4/29 Room: City of Watsonville, Water Resource Center, 500 Clearwater Lane $159 + $15 material fee to instructor Backflow Prevention Testing Program (Ages 18 & Up) This Backflow Prevention Testing Program is a 42-hour course designed to prepare students for the Backflow Prevention Assembly General Tester examination. Training will include excerpts from the USC Cross Connection Control Manual, videos, and exposure to all types of backflow prevention assemblies for practical, hands-on experience in preparation for testing. SWRCB & CWEA approved for contact hours. Students must attend a minimum of 40 hours to qualify to take the certification exam. Instructor will provide testing info at class. Exam fee is extra. Students required to purchase textbook: USC Cross Connection Control Manual, 10th edition at: usc.edu/dept/fccchr/ or call Mike Wolf is a Cross Connection Specialist. He holds certifications as an AWWA Backflow Tester, as well as Cross Connection Specialist. He has worked in the industry for over 25 years. Tue, Wed, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm; 14 sessions starting 4/7-5/20 Room: City of Watsonville, Municipal Service Center, 320 Harvest Drive $525 Gavilan College Workforce Training for Small, Medium & Large Businesses Invest in employee training and development and watch your business grow! Our experts will bring you up-to-the-minute training in the skills your employees need. We can train at your site, no need to leave the office. We also have online training that your employees can take right at their desk. Leadership Development Management & Supervision Sexual Harassment Prevention Water Industry Training Project Management Some of our classes include: Microsoft Office Applications Accounting Fundamentals/ QuickBooks And so much more For information, call or go to 2

5 Business Advanced Water Distribution 36-Hour Certificate Program (Ages 16 & Up) Designed for the water professional, this is a 9 week, 36-hour advanced class in water distribution operations. Prerequisite: Basic Water Distribution series or equivalent class and or D2 certification. This course satisfies SWRCB as a primary distribution course, secondary for both the treatment and distribution exams. This class will prepare and qualify you for the State of California Water Distribution Operators Certificate, Grades D-3, D-4 and D-5. Students required to purchase textbook prior to class: Water Distribution System Operation & Maintenance, Kenneth D. Kerri, current edition; or call (916) Intro & Review of Water Distribution System and Waterworks Math (#1) What is a water supply system? Key components of a water distribution system. Review of basic math in a distribution systems, including area, volume, flow rates and dosage calculations. Thurs, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; 1 session on 3/5 Advanced Math (#2) Advanced calculations and conversions for pressure gradients, C factor, horsepower and detention times. Thurs, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; 1 session on 3/12 Distribution Components (#3) Tanks, reservoirs, pipelines, hydrants and valves. Review of basic math in a distribution systems, including area, volume, flow rates and dosage calculations. Thurs, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; 1 session on 3/19 Disinfection Part 1 & 2 (#4) Processes for water disinfection, factors influencing disinfection, dose, demand and residual. Thurs, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; 1 session on 3/26 Wells and Pumps (#5) Types and designs of wells; pump curves and specifications, reading a pump curve. Thurs, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; 1 session on 4/2 Distribution System Hydraulics (#6) Pressure gradient; static head vs. dynamic head; cavitation and water hammer. Thurs, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; 1 session on 4/9 Safety Part 1 & 2 (#7) OSHA & MSDS regulations; hazardous materials; record keeping and reporting requirements. Additional focus on lock-out/tag-out procedures; confined space entry and trench safety. Thurs, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; 1 session on 4/16 Water Quality (#8) Purpose of regulations; sampling procedures and chain of custody; backflow prevention. Thurs, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; 1 session on 4/23 Administration (#9) Management issues; record keeping and reporting requirements. Thurs, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; 1 session on 4/30 Sign up for 1 class at $65 + $2 material fee to instructor or all 12 at the same time for $499 + $15 material fee to instructor. All classes meet at City of Watsonville, Environmental Education Classroom, 500 Clearwater Lane. 3

6 Business Business Management Microsoft Office Applications 2010 Loretta Thompson holds an MBA from CSU Sacramento. She has been teaching and training for over 25 years. Beginning Word Use Word to its full potential. Learn to create, format and print documents. Gain an understanding of proper business document formats and personalize them with pictures, headers and footers and, develop templates, business cards and web pages. Find out how to use document navigator tool for the table of contents for larger documents, for inserting tables and keeping track of inventory. Get shortcuts to maximize your use of this powerful software! Sat, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm; 1 session on 2/28 Beginning Excel Excel is used in nearly every business to keep track of sales, inventory, bills and more. Learn how to create spreadsheets, fix the ones you use and create charts for easy understanding. Sat, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm; 1 session on 2/21 Advanced Excel Take your Excel knowledge a step further to make Excel work for you! Create pivot tables to analyze data, consolidate worksheets to give yearto-date summaries, learn about filtering, conditional formatting, and templates, and automate Excel to increase your productivity. Sat, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm; 1 session on 3/7 Excel Mastery: The Ultimate in Excel Experience Gain an understanding of database functions, macros, Visual Basic for Applications and automation. Discover how to automate your spreadsheets and develop a higher level of understanding and usage. Sat, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm; 1 session on 3/14 Sign up for each class at $79 + $15 material fee to instructor. All classes meet in room BU111. Registration info on page 32. Register online at: Do You Need Child Care While You Are In Class? If so, the Child Development Center Can Help! You must be income eligible State preschool program Priority to students taking 12 units & needing care 6.5 hours per day Center Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:50 am - 4:00 pm Children ages 3-5 years (Must be age 3 by Sept. 1, 2014) California State Preschool Program, License # Stop by the Gavilan College Child Development Center, call (408) for more information. 4

7 Business Accounting Fundamentals (Online) TOP If you re interested in increasing your financial awareness and accountability while gaining a marketable skill, this course is for you. Learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, how to analyze and record financial transactions, and prepare various financial reports. W, F for 6 weeks - Select 1 start date only for $99 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15 & 5/13 A to Z Grant Writing (Online) Learn to raise funds by discovering how and where to look for potential funders, how to network and develop true partnerships with a variety of funders, how to organize a successful grant-writing campaign, and how to put together a complete proposal package. W, F for 6 weeks - Select 1 start date only for $99 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15 & 5/13 Fundamentals of Supervision & Management (Online) Become an effective manager or supervisor. Master the basics of business and organizations, learn the people skills required to motivate and delegate, and get tools for solving problems and conflicts. W, F for 6 weeks - Select 1 start date only for $99 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15 & 5/13 Project Management Fundamentals (Online) TOP Gain the skills you ll need to succeed in the fast-growing field of project management. Develop all sections of a project plan, become comfortable with the project management body of knowledge, and learn powerful techniques to generate project ideas. W, F for 6 weeks - Select 1 start date only for $99 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15 & 5/13 Creating Web Pages (Online) TOP Learn how to design, create, and post your very own site on the Web. Discover low-cost marketing techniques and search engine strategies. W, F for 6 weeks - Select 1 start date only for $99 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15 & 5/13 Performing Payroll in QuickBooks (Online) Learn to use QuickBooks software to process payroll quickly and easily. You ll discover all the steps you need to properly set up your payroll system, troubleshoot common problems, and avoid mistakes. W, F for 6 weeks - Select 1 start date only for $99 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15 & 5/13 Introduction to QuickBooks (Online) TOP Learn how QuickBooks makes it easy to set up a chart of accounts, reconcile your checking account, create and print invoices, receipts, and statements, track your payables, inventory, and receivables, create estimates and generate reports. W, F for 6 weeks - Select 1 start date only for $99 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15 & 5/13 QuickBooks 2014 for Home or Business Acquire the day-to-day skills needed to run a successful business from home or office. This is a hands-on class featuring QuickBooks 2014 with focus on the following topics: Basic Accounting Terms and Analysis of a Sample Company: review data entry methods and essential reports, chart of accounts, general ledger and income statements. Customers and Vendors: learn to use various forms to enter transactions for A/P and A/R. Setting up a Sample Company: create estimates and purchase order Special Topics & Scenarios: inventory payroll, 1099MISC, taxes, paycheck templates Francois Envent is a certified QuickBooks instructor and has taught various technology based courses for years. Tue, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm; 4 sessions starting 2/24-3/17 $99 + $15 material fee to instructor Room: BU111 Online Class - See page 19 for details. 5

8 Business Basic Bookkeeping Training Program 48-Hour Certificate of Recognition Program Loretta Thompson holds an MBA from CSU Sacramento. She has been teaching and training for over 25 years. For program packet, contact Community Education at Early Bird Discount available for this program- see details below! Basic Bookkeeping Information Session Learn more about the job market, the course content and preparing for the American Institute of Professional Bookkeeper s (AIPB) professional certification, the Certified Bookkeeper (CB) credential, a professional standard for bookkeepers. We highly recommend that you attend this information session. Room: HU104 Thu, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm; 1 session on 3/5 FREE Basic Bookkeeping 48-Hour Certificate Program Gain the knowledge and skills to become a bookkeeper and increase your earning potential. Prepare for the American Institute of Professional Bookkeeper s (AIPB) professional certification, the Certified Bookkeeper (CB) credential, a professional standard for bookkeepers. In order to obtain your CB credential, you will need to pass AIPB s six subject exam, sign a written code of ethics and demonstrate two years work experience as a bookkeeper (work experience requirement may be completed before or after your pursuit of CB exam). A practice exam is included. Geared for entry level students as well as those preparing for the certification exam, this intensive 48-hour program will focus on: Chart of Accounts General Ledgers Journals Purchases Sales Payroll Taxes & Governmental Reports Depreciation Cash Trial Balance Balance Sheet Income Statement Accounting Cycle Year-End Closing You will be required to download and print weekly worksheets and handouts. Students, bring calculator, pencils, pens and something to write on to each class. Also, bring lunch and snacks to Saturday classes. Prerequisites: High School Diploma or equivalent. Students required to purchase textbook: College Accounting, A Contemporary Approach, 2nd edition by Haddock, Price and Farina. Sat, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm; 8 sessions starting 3/21-5/16 (no class 4/4) All classes meet in room HU104. $999 or $799 Early Bird Discount if you register by 3/9 Cancellation Policy: Community Education office must receive your request for cancellation in writing via fax, or by mail (mail must be received by deadline; postmarks not accepted) by March 13, 2015, 5pm. You will receive your money back minus a $200 cancellation fee. 6

9 Business Look for this symbol for the UGotClass courses offered in this section! INSTRUCTOR LED CLASSES AVAILABLE 24/7 GEARED TOWARDS BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS AND TEACHERS THINGS TO KNOW: Led by LERN instructors who are experts in their respective fields LERN is an international association of lifelong learning programming. For details on classes and instructors, go to our website: Class meetings range from 2-12 weeks Course fee ranges from $145-$795 After registration, you will receive an invitation from UGotClass to create a login to access your online classroom. Attention: Gilroy Chamber of Commerce Members Receive a discount on various UGotClass online classes. Call the Chamber for Class Code Discount, then visit our website: Business Cash is King Business Coaching Certificate Business Research Certificate Customer Research Cyber Security for Managers Entrepreneur Boot Camp and Marketing Business Plan Practical Math for the Workplace Business Communication Customer Service Effective Copyrighting Certificate in Presentation Media - Prezi - Photoshop for Presentations - Graphic Design for Visual Presentations Conflict Management Negotiation Skills Using Personality Profiles for Better Work Performance Health Success with Aging Parents Spanish for Medical Professionals Human Resources and Leadership Business Coaching Leadership Principles and Skills Executive Leadership in the 21st Century Fatal Leadership Errors LEED Green Workplace LEED v4 Green Associate Exam Prep & Study Group LEED v4 Accredited Professional for Existing Buildings: Operations + Maintenance Exam Prep & Study LEED AP+ Building Design and Construction Management Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers Revenue Generation for Non-Profits Program Evaluation for Nonprofit Professionals Management Boot Camp New Strategies for Time and Productivity Management Managing Generations in the Workplace Supervisory and Leadership Certificate 7

10 Business New Media Marketing Improving Promotions Boosting Your Website Traffic Online Advertising Google Apps for Business Google Analytics Inbound Marketing Certificate - Intro to Inbound Marketing - Content Marketing - Advanced Marketing Mobile Marketing Certificate - Intro to Mobile Marketing - Creating Cell Phone Apps for Your Business - Advanced Mobile Marketing Video Marketing Certificate - Video Marketing - YouTube for Business Professional Development Creative Problem Solving Intercultural Communication Powerful Presentations and Effective Speaking Social Media for Business Evernote Google+ Twitter Facebook for Business (Advanced) LinkedIn for Business Social Media: Intro, Marketing & Integration in Your Organization Training and Education Webinars Hybrid Courses Flipped Classroom Advanced Teaching Online Designing Online Instruction Fostering Online Discussion Teaching Adults Training for K-12 Teachers Gender in the Classroom Generational Learning Styles Online Learning and Teaching Social Media and Online Tools Substitute Teacher Preparation Using Cell Phones in the Classroom UGotClass Online - See page 7 for details. Gavilan Community Ed Wants YOU! Community Education is looking for new and interesting classes to offer to our community. Do you have a special knowledge or skill that you would like to share with others? Go to our website at com, click on the teaching link and complete a course proposal. After you submit the course proposal form, give us a call at (408) Special Areas of Interest: Come be an instructor for Gavilan! Drumming, Ukulele, Harmonica Cake Decorating Personal Fitness Training Drawing & Painting: Basket Weaving Antiquing/Flea Market Shopping Furniture Restoration Wine Tasting/Making Native American Arts Local Travel, Tours & Sightseeing DIY: Auto Repair Gardening & Landscape Design Buying Your First Home 8 Outdoor Activities Hip Hop Dance Foreign Languages Hiking

11 Business emarketing Essentials Certificate Get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to emarketing. It is a critical element for any type of organization, including businesses, non-profits and government agencies. Dan Belhassen and Susan Hurrell are , search engine optimization and online ad experts. They can answer your toughest questions. Improving Promotions Boosting Your Website Traffic Online Advertising 2/2 or 4/6 for 4 weeks 3/2 or 5/4 for 4 weeks 4/6 or 6/1 for 4 weeks Sign up for 1 class at $195 or all 3 at the same time for $495. Social Media for Business Certificate From Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more, discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks, how these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization. Jennifer H. Selke is a LERN instructor Introduction to Social Media Marketing Using Social Media Integrating in Your Organization 2/2 or 4/6 for 4 weeks 3/2 or 5/4 for 4 weeks 4/6 or 6/1 for 4 weeks Sign up for 1 class at $195 or all 3 at the same time for $495. Supervisory & Leadership Certificate Course Get practical, easy to understand, and insightful methods for new and experienced supervisors and managers. Learn about effective delegation, performance management, and writing performance reviews. Discuss the specifics of the supervisor s role and responsibilities, and strategies for improving your overall effectiveness as a leader. Sally Klauss, MBA, is a LERN instructor. 2/2 or 4/6 for 8 weeks $395 Google Analytics Aimed at non-technical users, discover key techniques and how to use website analytics to understand your visitor traffic, calculate return on investment (ROI) for your online advertising and much more. Dan Belhassen is a LERN instructor. 3/2 or 5/4 for 4 weeks $195 Entrepreneurship Certificate Develop goals to help establish your business, create an outline for your plan, and take home techniques to successfully manage and market your new business. Conrad Brian Law, Mary Beth Izard and Kathy Nadlman are LERN instructors. Entrepreneur Boot Camp The Business Plan Entrepreneurial Marketing 2/2 or 4/6 for 4 weeks 3/2 or 5/4 for 4 weeks 4/6 or 6/1 for 4 weeks Sign up for 1 class at $195 or all 3 at the same time for $495. Certificate in Customer Service Take away customer service skills to enhance your career skill set, improve productivity, and increase your organization s success. Nanette Sanders-Cobb and Fred Bayley are LERN instructors. Keys to Customer Service Extraordinary Customer Service 2/2 or 4/6 for 4 weeks 3/2 or 5/4 for 4 weeks Sign up for 1 class at $145 or both at the same time for $245. More Hot Classes Bread-Making... pg. 22 Thai Cooking pg. 30 Country Dance... pg. 26 Live Long, Live Well... pg. 29 Hiking Henry Coe Park...pg. 25 9

12 Business Inbound Marketing Certificate Help potential customers find YOU through organic search, which is a process of using your website in a way that it attracts visitors naturally through search engines, the blogosphere, and social media. Michael Weiss, Suzanne Kart, Dan Belhassen and Susan Hurrell are a LERN instructors. Introduction to Inbound Marketing Content Marketing Advanced Inbound Marketing 2/2 or 4/6 for 4 weeks 3/2 or 5/4 for 4 weeks 4/6 or 6/1 for 4 weeks Sign up for 1 class at $195 or all 3 at the same time for $495. Certificate in Non-Profit Administration Non-profits today need to be run like a business in many respects. Get the best training on revenue generation and program evaluation for nonprofits. Come away with the latest best information from instructors who train people in nonprofits. Myia Welsh is a LERN instructor. Revenue Generation for Non-Profits 2/2 or 4/6 for 8 weeks $495 Program Evaluation for Nonprofit Professionals 4/6 or 6/1 for 4 weeks $245 Sign up for 1 class at class rate or both at the same time for $595. YouTube for Business Discover the power of video for your organization, and how to use it as a marketing tool to reach and serve more people. Rob Lee is a LERN instructor. 3/2 or 5/4 for 4 weeks $245 Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers Get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Sharon DeFonteny is a LERN instructor. 2/2 or 4/6 for 4 weeks $195 Powerful Presentations & Effective Speaking Techniques Nearly every job or business has an element of speaking, presentations, or sales. Master all three and accelerate your success in every aspect of your career. Learn the basics and deliver your presentation with ease and confidence. Bridget Brady is a LERN instructor. 2/2 or 4/6 for 4 weeks $195 Certificate in Workplace Communication Develop a workable conflict management model, and then work with a pro to learn how to improve your negotiation skills. Finally, find out more about yourself and others using personality profiles for better work performance. Sally Klauss and Julia King Tamang are LERN instructors. Conflict Management 2/2 or 4/6 for 4 weeks $245 Negotiation: Get What You Want 3/2 or 5/4 for 4 weeks $195 Using Personality Profiles for Better Work Performance 4/6 or 6/1 for 4 weeks $295 Sign up for 1 class at class rate or all 3 at the same time for $595. Executive Leadership in the 21st Century Discover information not available anywhere else about how the marketplace and business is changing. Then find out what executive leaders need to know about the new economy to position your organization for success moving forward. William A. Draves is a LERN instructor. 3/2 or 5/4 for 4 weeks $395 UGotClass Online - See page 7 for details. 10

13 Business Fatal Leadership Errors Discover how fatal leadership errors begin. Find out the leading fatal leadership errors, inappropriate dispositions and attitudes, and lack of knowledge and skills. You will take away several practical recommendations to help you minimize these errors and help you perform your leadership role to an optimal level of efficiency. 4/6 or 6/1 for 4 weeks $295 Creative Problem Solving In today s business environment, employers expect employees to have a solid set of interpersonal skills. The ability to solve problems quickly and effectively is a critical interpersonal skill well worth developing. Find out how to recognize problems and deal with them more appropriately. Take home techniques relevant for any organization or group context. Cathy Niven, Jennifer Selke and Suzanne Kart are LERN instructors. 3/2 or 5/4 for 4 weeks $195 Management Certificate Enhance your management skills through this program for supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders. Find out how to create clear expectations, engage and motivate employees, and increase your effectiveness. Then learn how to improve your management of time and productivity. Discover what motivates each generation at work, what incentives they respond to, and what messages they value. Erin Parnell and Sally Klaus are LERN instructors. Managing Social Media Platforms Certificate You will get a firm foundation in Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook platforms. Come away with both an understanding of these social networks and practical, how-to techniques to integrate social networks into your organization or business. Nicole Siscaretti is a LERN instructor. Twitter 2/2 or 4/6 for 4 weeks $195 Facebook for Business: Advanced Skills 3/2 or 5/4 for 4 weeks $245 LinkedIn for Business 4/6 or 6/1 for 4 weeks $195 Sign up for 1 class at class rate or all 3 at the same time for $495. Certificate in Leadership Development For Gen Y Especially geared for future leaders in the Gen Y generation (born ), the certificate provides how-to practical information on advancing your leadership potential and making a difference in both the workplace and in society. Constance Yates, William A. Draves and Tawanda McLaurin are LERN instructors. Leadership Principles Developing Your Leadership Skills Developing Your Professional Career 2/2 or 4/6 for 4 weeks 3/2 or 5/4 for 4 weeks 4/6 or 6/1 for 4 weeks Sign up for 1 class at $145 or all 3 at the same time for $395. Management Boot Camp 2/2 or 4/6 for 4 weeks $295 New 21st Century Strategies for Productivity & Time Management 3/2 or 5/4 for 4 weeks $195 Managing Generations in the Workplace 4/6 or 6/1 for 4 weeks $175 Sign up for 1 class at class rate or all 3 at the same time for $

14 Business Careers Become a Notary Public in One Day (Ages 18 & Up) Make Money as an Auto Wholesale Dealer (Ages 18 & Up) Supplement your income buying and selling wholesale cars as a home-based business or purchase your favorite vehicles at huge discounts. You will learn 6 techniques that create profits and cash flow. Discover how to get your auto dealer license in 15 days. Discover the how to s, and how to buy below wholesale prices and sell at retail prices. This class is DMV approved and you ll receive a DMV certificate of completion after you pass the class exam. Benefits of a dealer license include dealer plates for vehicles that can be used for business and pleasure, auto parts and services at wholesale prices and sales tax exemption, ability to travel and do business in every state, import and export opportunities, tax deductions and dealers do NOT pay annual registration or smog fees on vehicles owned as inventory. Ronald Wayne Williams owns and operates an auto dealership and insurance agency. He is also a licensed DMV Dealer Education instructor. Sun, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; 1 session on 3/29 Room: CE500 $95 + $25 material fee to instructor This intensive one-day seminar is designed to equip you with everything you need to know to become a successful Notary. Earn additional income and provide a service to your community. The class includes two practice exams in addition to the State Exam. Register for the exam from 4:00-4:30pm. Exam is from 4:45-6pm. For the exam, bring a $40 check payable to Secretary of State, current driver s license or state-issued ID, a 2x2 color photo, and a few #2 pencils. Must be a legal resident of California. Fingerprints required after you pass the exam. Note: Arrive early; no one admitted after class begins. No refunds for late arrival. Notary Public Seminars instructors have many years of experience in the notary and loan signing field. Sat, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; 1 session on 3/28 Room: SS210 $99 + $30 material fee to instructor Renew Your Notary Commission (Ages 18 & Up) Renewing notaries are required to take a three-hour approved notary refresher course and notary exam; this class will satisfy that requirement. See exam info above. Notary Public Seminars. Sat, 12:45 pm - 6:00 pm; 1 session on 3/28 Room: SS210 $55 + $30 material fee to instructor Introduction to Voice Acting (Ages 18 & Up) Have you ever wanted to be the voice everyone hears in commercials and in film? You too can become a Professional Voiceover Artist! In this fun and interactive class, you will learn some of the details of the industry. Your instructor will coach you while recording your voice. Be warned, many who have taken this class have gone on to become real, bona-fide professional Voice Actors. Voices for All instructors are professional voice actors. Fri, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; 1 session on 2/27 Room: LI100 $49 Registration info on page 32. Register online at: 12

15 Business Event Management Certificate Program Learn what it takes to get started working in the event management industry. Discover how to produce a successful event from beginning to end. Cassandra Copeland is an international event manager and coordinator for over 7 years. She holds a Masters Degree in International Event Management and she currently works as a Venue and Event Manager at Jardines Restaurant. Introduction to Events & Weddings (#1) Learn about event types, industry structure, event management education and training, career opportunities, recognition of the profession and receive an overview of the wedding industry. Mon, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; 1 session on 3/2 Event Impacts, Tourism & Sustainable Developments (#2) Gain knowledge about event impacts economic factors & long-term effects. Learn about developing destinationbased event tourism and strategic planning for events & regional development. Also, find out about the events industry approach to sustainable development. Mon, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; 1 session on 3/9 Project Management & Event Planning (#3) Learn to plan for events and discover what goes into the process for host organization and community, sponsors, media, co-workers, participants, clients, and more. Create a project management plan for vendor and venue selection. Mon, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; 1 session on 3/16 Contracts, Negotiations, Policies & Procedures (#5) Seal the deal with this class! We will discuss contracts, trademarks, logos, insurance, regulations, licenses, disability issues, permits, policies and procedures for location and events. Mon, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; 1 session on 3/30 Risk Management (#6) Gain awareness of legal and ethical compliance issues, health and safety, loss prevention and security, emergency preparedness, administrative safeguards & crowd management. Mon, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; 1 session on 4/13 Staging Events (#7) Learn about programming, venue choice, audience/guests considerations, catering, performance, crews/ staff/security, technical/audio and visual matters, hospitality and lodging and, maintaining an effective production schedule. Mon, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; 1 session on 4/20 Post-Evaluation (#8) Learn about creating an effective event evaluation process to gather the pros and the cons of the event impact. Mon, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; 1 session on 4/27 Financial Management, Budget & Timelines (#4) Learn about forecasting finance and Return on Investment (ROI). Special focus on creating a budget, costs and estimates, financial reporting, timelines and more. Special attention will also be on budgeting for weddings. Mon, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; 1 session on 3/23 Sign up for 1 class at $39 or all 8 at the same time for $279. All classes meet in room HU

16 Business Healthcare Pharmacy Technician & Veterinary Assistant Info Session Join us for an evening of career exploration as a Pharmacy Technician or Veterinary Assistant. You will learn everything you need to know to get started in these fields. We will discuss program objectives, externship, payment plans, career opportunities, professional certifications and more. You cannot afford to miss this special info session! Room: LI100 Thu, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm; 1 session on 3/5 FREE Call Gavilan College Community Education at for informational packets. Pharmacy Technician Training Program (Ages 18 & Up) Pharmacy technicians work in pharmacies under the direction of a pharmacist. Their main responsibility is filling prescriptions according to doctors orders for patients. This comprehensive program will prepare participants to enter the pharmacy field and to take the optional Pharmacy Technician Certification Board s (PTCB) exam. This program covers prescription screening and preparation, pharmacy calculations, use of technology to help maintain accurate patient records, preparation and packaging of medications, including placing orders, the effect, purposes and dosages of medications. Upon successful completion of classroom and practical instruction, you will be eligible for registration as a Pharmacy Technician through the California Board of Pharmacy. This course combines 140 hours of classroom instruction, 42 hours of online instruction and 120-hour externship for a total of 302 hours. After you have registered with Gavilan College Community Education, our partner program, The Learning Oasis, will send you info on ordering your textbook, The 21st Century Pharmacy Technician with Navigate Course Manager, most recent version. Sat, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm; 21 sessions starting 3/28-9/19 (no class 4/4, 5/23, 7/4, 8/1, 9/5) Room: CE500 $1999 Veterinary Assistant Training Program As a Veterinary Assistant you will help the Veterinarian or the Veterinary Technician in their daily tasks. You will feed, water, and examine pets for signs of illness, disease, or injury, clean and disinfect cages and work areas, as well as sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment in laboratories, animal hospitals and clinics. This course combines 35 hours of classroom instruction with a 24-hour voluntary externship to provide you with a complete learning experience for a total of 59 hours of instruction. After you have registered with Gavilan College Community Education, our partner program, The Learning Oasis, will send you special info on ordering your textbook, Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant, 3rd edition. Sat, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm; 5 sessions starting 3/28-5/2 (no class on 4/4) Room: HU101 $699 For both courses above: Students must be 18 years of age or older and have a HS diploma or GED; be proficient in keyboarding; understand computing & word processing; have command of the English language & Math. Students must also have internet access, printing capabilities and an address. A payment option plan is available through The Learning Oasis at Offered in partnership with The Learning Oasis. Cancellation Policy (both classes above): No refunds for these programs. Please choose program carefully; we highly advise you attend the Pharmacy Technician & Veterinary Assistant Info Session. 14

17 Business Continuing Education Units in Healthcare (Online Certificates) Contact hours vary by program. CEU s are available for the following programs: Online Class See page 19 for details. NEW! Certificate in Starting Your Own Business in Health and Healing, $69 NEW! Certificate in Brain Health, $69 Certificate in Complementary & Alternative Medicine, $210 Certificate in End of Life Care, $110 Certificate in Holistic Integrative Health, $350 NEW! Certificate in Food, Health & Nutrition, $99 Certificate in Legal & Ethical Issues in Nursing, $170 Certificate in Pain Assessment & Management, $170 Certificate in Spirituality, Health & Healing, $210 W, F for 6 weeks - Select 1 start: 1/15, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16 & 5/21 COMING SOON! Phlebotomy Technician Gavilan College is in the process of being certified by the State of California as a teaching site for phlebotomy. We hope to have this process completed and offer classes in Fall Watch for our Phlebotomy Technician Info Session in Summer 2015! For the most up-to-date information, please check our website at or call us at to be added to the interest list. Expand Your Horizons! Watercoloring Redwoods... pg. 26 Certified SCUBA Diver.... pg. 25 Salsa Dancing... pg. 26 Armchair Travel Series: Galapagos... pg. 28 Italian Cooking... pg. 29 Night Photography.... pg

18 Business Legal Field Registration, Info and Refund Policies, contact our partner at Center for Legal Studies: or Prerequisites for all programs: HS Diploma or GED, command of the English language, college level course work recommended. Legal Secretary (Online) This intensive program is designed for both beginning and experienced secretaries who are interested in improving their skills and working more efficiently within the law office. Successful graduates will be awarded a Certificate of Recognition from Gavilan College Community Education within 4 to 6 weeks of completion of course. 3/9-4/24 or 5/4-6/19 Textbook Fees: Approximately $75 + s/h from the Center for Legal Studies. Westlaw access is highly recommended $645 Paralegal Training Program In order to work as a Paralegal in California, students must complete the Paralegal Training Program, CORE (both sessions) and 6 online Advanced Paralegal Training Program Courses. Successful graduates of both programs will be awarded a Certificate of Recognition from Gavilan College Community Education within 4 to 6 weeks from completion of program in its entirety. It is designed to satisfy the requirements of the California Business and Professions Code, Paralegal Training Program - CORE (Online) starting: two 7-week sessions from 1/12-2/27 & 3/9-4/24 or 3/9-4/24 & 5/4-6/19 for a total of 90 clock hours. Textbook & Westlaw Fees: Approximately $ from the Center for Legal Studies. $1289 Advanced Paralegal Training Program (Online) You may enroll in 3 topics per each 7-week online session. Prerequisites: Completion of Paralegal Training Program - CORE. Starting two 7-week sessions from: 1/12-4/24 or 3/9-6/19 for a total of 270 clock hours. Textbook Fees: Approximately $55-$160 per class + s/h fees from the Center for Legal Studies. Westlaw Fee: $89 for online access for duration of Advanced Paralegal Training Program. $1800 Registration info on page 32. Register online at: 16

19 Business Teaching & Education Developing Hybrid Courses* Reach broader audiences and add rich resources and materials to the topics you want to teach. Kassia Dellabough is a LERN instructor. 3/2 or 5/4 for 4 weeks $195 Certificate in Designing Webinars Discover the 4 key strategies to make successful webinars. Acquire the webinar planning skills involved in budgeting, pricing, and marketing. William A. Draves and Suzanne Kart are LERN instructors. Designing Successful Webinars 3/2 or 5/4 for 4 weeks Managing & Marketing Webinars 4/6 or 6/1 for 4 weeks Sign up for 1 class at $195 or both at the same time for $345 The Flipped Classroom* The flipped classroom concept changes routine, boring education into a vibrant exchange of ideas and group learning that makes for a fascinating and memorable experience. John Meyer is a LERN instructor. 4/6 or 6/1 for 4 weeks $195 Certificate in Teaching Adults* Learn fundamental and advanced information to improve your teaching. Your lead instructor is author of the bestselling book on the subject How to Teach Adults. The ebook version is included in the course. William A. Draves and Kassia Dellabough are LERN instructors. 2/2 for 8 weeks $295 Certificate in Online Teaching From building to improving an online course, from fostering online discussion to encouraging student interaction, from traditional assessments to online tests, this program gives you the fundamentals of teaching online and advanced tips and techniques. William A. Draves, Dr. Rita- Marie Conrad and Mary Dereshiwsky are LERN instructors. Advanced Teaching Online* 2/2 or 4/6 for 4 weeks Designing Online Instruction* 2/2 or 5/4 for 4 weeks Fostering Online Discussion* 3/2 for 4 weeks Sign up for 1 at $195 or all 3 classes at the same time for $495. UGotClass Online - See page 7 for details. *These courses have Optional 1.0 Graduate Credit from the University of South Dakota, $40.00 additional, pay later. More Online Classes MS Word....pg. 20 Dreamweaver...pg. 20 Teaching Students with Disabilities.... pg. 21 E-Publishing.... pg. 21 Online Classes - See page 19 for details. 17

20 Business Training for K-12 Teachers Gender in the Classroom* Find out why girls waste 30% of their study time, why boys get worse grades than girls, why boys do less homework than girls, and the 5 learning habits girls get in school that hurts them in the workplace. Discover take-away tips for helping girls and boys learn more. Get info about research not available anywhere else. Julie Coates and William A. Draves are LERN instructors. 3/2 for 4 weeks $145 Substitute Teacher Preparation* Understand what is expected of a substitute and how to maximize your value to a school. Find out about how to develop a sub-notebook, understand classroom management, the latest techniques in developing lesson plans, how to use your own portfolio to assist in teaching, and much more. David Reilly is a LERN instructor. 3/2 for 4 weeks $145 Generational Learning Styles for K-12 Teachers* Your students learn differently than you do. Come find out how to help your students learn more. You will acquire the information on how Generation Y learns and how you as a Gen Xer or Baby Boomer learn differently. Come away with our top 20 generational techniques for helping your students learn more. Kassia Dellabough is a LERN instructor. 4/6 for 4 weeks $145 Social Media and Online Tools for K-12 Teachers* Get the latest info on why, and how, your students are using social media. Discover the tricks of the trade in using Facebook, Twitter and other social media and how social media is being used in education. Then come away with tips on how you can use social media to help your students learn more. Designed for beginners to advanced social networkers. Dan Torrez is a LERN instructor. 4/6 for 4 weeks $145 Online Learning and Teaching for K-12 Teachers* Discover the fascinating world of online learning and teaching. Find out about all the wonderful etools being used, from drag-and-drop games to virtual labs. Then find out how you can begin to use the web in your own teaching. William A. Draves is a LERN instructor. 3/2 for 4 weeks $145 UGotClass Online - See page 7 for details. *These courses have Optional 1.0 Graduate Credit from the University of South Dakota, $40.00 additional, pay later. 18

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