2010 Spring Classes & Programs at the

Martin County Community Learning Center…

The Indiana Department of Labor will be conducting a 10 hour General Industry OSHA Certification class here at the center.  This training includes, but is not limited to: Inspections, Citations and Penalties, Walking and Working, Means of Egress and Fire Protection, Electrical, Hazardous Materials, and Personal Protective Equipment.  The course is scheduled Tuesdays, March 16 and 23, 4 to 10pm at the Center.  Price is $250.00. 

Father’s Forever Coalition, along with the Marriage & Family Alliance, is offering another Free Computer Applications Course here at the Center on Thursdays, March 18 through April 15, 6pm to 9pm.  This program is geared specifically for the ‘breadwinner’ of the family in search of new employment or career advancement.  Subjects include: Basic Computer Skills, Practical Internet Savvy, Microsoft Applications—such as Word and Excel, Resume Writing and Professional Correspondence.   Pre-registration is required.

The next round of the complete Associate of Science in Business degree program will be offered starting March 28 by Indiana Wesleyan University at the MCCLC.  Classes will be held every Wednesday from 6-10pm.  To enroll, or for more information call Kaylynn Cheesman, Enrollment Counselor at IWU, 1-800-886-5327, 317-859-3122, or kaylynn.cheesman@indwes.edu.

Would you like to create your digital photographs into fantastic works of art?  Digital Camera Basics will teach you how to take and fashion pictures to a top professional level.  This class will be offered at the Learning Center on Wednesdays, April 7 through the 28nd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  The instructor is Wanda Harper of SnapShots & Beyond.  Price: $75.00. 

An exciting, beautiful way to communicate.  Intro to Sign Language by instructor Karen Mattingly will be offered at the Center on Mondays, April 5 thru 26, 6-8pm.  Cost is $65.00 and includes textbook. 

Unemployed?  Endeavoring to make a career move…perhaps to a contract or government position at CRANE?  Well, let’s talk.  How is that resume?  Instructor Darlene Ridgway with Bramble Consulting has developed two excellent prep classes for those in the job hunt.  Resume Assistance-Level One shows students how to search for various position openings at NSWC Crane (including both contractor and government) and how to work up a great resume.  Level One is scheduled April 5, 6-8pm at $25.00.  Resume Assistance-Level Two will build upon the first session by teaching students how to navigate on the Internet effectively for positions and how to learn what ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills are in addition to KSA’s.  Level Two is scheduled:  Tuesday, March 16, 6-8pm.  Price is $50.00. 

The National Weather Service, along with the Martin County Civil Defense, will conduct a severe storm spotter’s training Tuesday, March 30, from 6:30 to 8:30pm.   A certified meteorologist will describe cloud and wind patterns associated with severe weather, how to interpret weather radar data, and how to remain safe during severe weather.  The training session is free and is open to the general public.

For all classes and programs listed, unless otherwise noted, call Steve at the Center for further information or registration at 812-295-2674.

Test proctoring, GED, college placement testing, fully-confidential literacy and ESL programs, and Career interest/aptitude testing are also being currently offered as well as other valuable services at the Martin County Community Learning Center.  The Center is open Monday – Thursday from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and Fridays by appointment only.  Steve Gonzales, Coordinator is more than happy to assist anyone interested in learning more about the Center and its wide spectrum of services.  Simply give him a call at 812-295-2674 to schedule a time to discuss your future possibilities.  

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