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RTCC Winter 2008 Adult Ed Schedule
Adult Education - Winter 2008
(802) 728 –9595 ext. 106
The
mission of RTCC is to provide technical career preparation, with
opportunities for academic and social growth for area youth and adults.
Randolph
Technical Career Center is committed to providing a respectful learning
environment for all. RTCC ensures equal employment opportunities in
compliance with federal and state law regardless of race, color,
national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation,
or marital status.
Health Careers Courses
*Medical Terminology
Instructor:
Vada Acuter, RN
Thursdays, March 6 – June 5 (no class on 3/27 &
4/3)
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
$300 plus textbook
Introduction to medical terms, association with body systems, medical
word structure – root words, prefixes, suffixes, pronunciation,
spelling, abbreviations, symbols, and use of reference manual.
*Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
Class sessions starting in February, March, & May. Call for
complete application packet, schedule, and financial aid
information. Tuition: $825 plus $120 in required fees.
Culinary Arts
ServSafe – Certification for Food Service Work
Instructor: Chef Jerry Sullivan
Mondays & Wednesdays, March 17 – April 2
3:30
– 5:30 p.m.
$250, including certification. Textbook optional additional cost.
National Restaurant Association Education Foundation certification
sanitation training for food service workers. This course
provides the knowledge and skills to prevent food, alcohol, and safety
related incidents, improve food service operations, and reduce the risk
and incidence of food borne illnesses.
In the Kitchen with Chef Willy Walker
Wednesday, March 5
6
– 8 p.m.
$30
Chef Willy Walker of Willy B’s catering in Bethel will prepare a
variety of chicken dishes and teach you lots of ways to use various
parts of a whole chicken. Participants will help with the
preparation – and eat or take home the results!
Courses in RTCC’s Shops
*Basic Welding
Instructor: Rick Maston
Wednesdays, February 27 – April 9
6 – 9 p.m.
$200 (includes all materials)
Learn and practice the skills of electric welding, acetylene cutting,
and MIG welding. Basic metal repair projects will be
completed. Class size limited to 7.
Note: Intermediate welding coming in May. Call for more information.
Basic Soldering
Instructor: Randy Clark
Wednesdays, March 5 – 26
6 – 8:30 p.m.
$90 (includes all materials)
Learn basic soldering with copper pipes.
Woodworking
Instructor: John Batten
Thursdays, March 6 – May 1 (no class 4/24)
6 – 8 p.m.
$130
Join us for this introduction to woodworking. Learn about hand
and power tool use and maintenance and tool sharpening. Complete
woodworking projects of your choosing at your own pace. Previous
attendees or those with woodworking experience are welcome to bring a
project and attend for an open and assisted shop experience.
Students will need to supply materials for any large projects.
Automotive Maintenance & Repair – Part 1
Instructor: Damon Jillson
Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 6 – April 1
6 – 8 p.m.
$150 + $22 for textbook or DISCOUNT: Take Part 1 & Part 2 below for $250
Learn a wide range of basic auto maintenance & repair skills.
Some of the topics we’ll cover include fluid levels, lubrication
system (and how to do a lubrication, oil & filter job), fuel
system, and cooling system. This will be the ideal setting to
work on your own car. The skills you learn will save you money
– now, and for years to come.
Automotive Maintenance & Repair – Part 2
Instructor: Damon Jillson
Tuesdays, & Thursdays, April 3 – May 1 (no class 4/22 &
4/24)
6 – 8 p.m.
$150 or DISCOUNT: Take both Part 1 & Part 2 for $250
Learn additional auto maintenance & repair skills, including wheel balancing, alignment, suspension and much more.
Courses for Personal and Professional Development
Landscape & Garden Design Using Native Plants
Instructor: Liz Krieg, Horticulturalist
Thursdays, March 6 - April 10
6 – 8
p.m.
$90
For beginners and more experienced gardeners alike, this course will
introduce you to the landscape design process with special emphasis
placed on native plants in the residential landscape. Classes
will focus on design methods using site analysis techniques and
schematic design tools. Interspersed with design work will be
lectures focused on plants and habitats, including information on plant
choice and placement in the landscape.
Basic Navigation & Map Reading Skills
Instructor:
Gerry Reymore
Tuesdays, March 11 - April 15
6
– 8 p.m.
$90
Learn the basics of map reading, surveying, and navigation.
Topics include GPS operation, map types and interpretation, as well as
property and land descriptions and an introduction to Geographic
Information Systems (GIS). Some outside activities as well!
Creative Writing
Instructor: Twink Lester
Mondays, March 10 – 31
6 – 8 p.m.
$50
Have you always wanted to write, but you need a little kick to get you
started? We will write in and out of class and share our
writings. This class is for support and encouragement in writing.
Self Esteem
Instructor: Twink Lester
Tuesdays, March 11 – April 15
6 – 8:30 p.m.
$90
Want to feel better about yourself? Want to represent yourself
fairly? Come, and we’ll work on building confidence, self
worth, and a higher self-image in a caring, supportive, and safe
environment. Just 6 weeks to a new and better you!
Know Your Teenager’s Rights
Instructor: Kelly Green, Esq.
Saturday, March 15
9 a.m.
– 12 noon
$25 per individual; $35 per family (up to two adults & two teens)
Parents and teenagers are welcome to attend this session focused on the
constitutional rights of teenagers. Attendees will explore the
limits of free speech in schools, learn how teens should interact with
the police, and gain an understanding of other teen rights.
Computer Classes
For all computer classes except the Basic Skills Drop in Lab, students
should have some experience with a mouse and basic computer
vocabulary. Computer class sizes are limited, so please register
early.
*Beginning Microsoft Word
Instructor: Jessamyn West
Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 1 – May 29
6
– 8 p.m.
$85
Learn to open, edit, format, and save documents and find your way
around all the menus, toolbars, and buttons. Design a flyer,
write a letter, and spice up your documents with clip art and fancy
layouts.
*Intermediate Microsoft Word
Instructor: Pam Brown
Mondays, March 3 – April 14
6 – 8 p.m.
$85
This class is for those who have worked with Word and want to learn
more about all those things you’ve seen others do. Topics
will include: inserting files, bookmarks, and hyperlinks; drawing
tables; borders; shading; mail merge; labels; and converting Word
documents to .txt., .pdf, and .rft. There will also be time for
learning the skills that class members request.
*Beginning Microsoft Excel
Instructor: Jessamyn West
Thursdays, March 13 – April 10
6
– 8 p.m.
$85 or DISCOUNT – Take this class & Intermediate Excel for $145
What can you do with a spreadsheet? Learn how to work with Excel
to keep records, make charts, and work with numbers. We’ll
create small spreadsheets, learn to do basic formatting, and work with
templates.
*Intermediate Microsoft Excel
Instructor: Stan Brinkerhoff
Wednesdays, April 30 – June 11
6 – 8 p.m.
$85 or DISCOUNT – Take this class & Beginning Excel for $145
If you took Beginning Excel at RTCC in the fall, take this class for $60
Do you have some Excel experience but want to learn more? Bring
your project and questions to class, and we will dig a little
deeper. Topics include working with charts, multiple worksheets,
mail merge using Word, working with external data, and pivot
tables.
*Microsoft Access
Instructor: Lucas Herring
Wednesdays, April 9 – May 14 (no class 4/23)
6 – 9 p.m.
$85
This course is for those who are new or fairly new to the use of
Access. Course topics include: creating a new database,
creating tables, determining appropriate fields, sorting & finding
data, creating queries, importing & exporting files, creating
reports, modifying reports, modifying forms, writing and running
macros, and mail merge with Microsoft Word.
Want to take more than one Microsoft Computer class? Discounts
are available for multiple course enrollments. Call for details.
PhotoShop CS 2
Instructor: Michael
Kay-Louis
Wednesdays, March 5 – April 2
6
– 8 p.m.
$85 or DISCOUNT – take this and More Photoshop CS 2 below for $140
Join RTCC’s Graphic Arts instructor for this fun, hands-on course
for beginning Photoshop users. Learn the basic methods of
contemporary electronic imaging in Photoshop with instruction and
practice in tools, image manipulation, editing and composing, color and
tone, selection techniques, using type, channels and layers. If
you are new to Adobe Photoshop, this is the foundational program you
need. Experience using a Macintosh computer is helpful but not
required.
More Photoshop CS 2
Instructor: Michael Kay –Louis
Wednesdays, April 30 – May 28
6
– 8 p.m.
$85 or DISCOUNT – take this and Photoshop CS 2 above for $140
This class is a continuation of the Photoshop class above. More time to learn and practice these skills.
Keyboarding
Instructor: Jan Stratton
Mondays & Wednesdays, March 10 – April 16
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
$85
Learn keyboarding skills to make you an accurate and speed(ier) typist.
No more hunting and pecking. Your fingers will learn to fly over those
keys!
Buying on eBay
Instructor: Betsy Erwin
Saturdays, March 8 & 22
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (bring a
bag lunch)
$65 or DISCOUNT take this class and Selling on eBay for $100
This will be a fun and educational introduction to the world of
eBay. Learn to navigate the eBay site. Buying, bidding, and
feedback will all be covered, as will eBay/internet safety tips. You
will need to have an eBay account before the first class.
Don’t have an eBay account? Come to a free Computer Drop In
Time Session (see below), and we’ll help you create one.
Selling on eBay
Instructor: Betsy Erwin
Saturdays, May 3 & 10
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (bring a bag lunch)
$65 or DISCOUNT take this class & Buying on eBay for $100
List items for sale, photograph your items and put the pictures on the
web. Learn how to price, pack and ship – everything you
need to know to successfully sell on eBay. You will need to have
an eBay account before the first class. Don’t have an eBay
account? Come to a free Computer Drop In Time Session (see
below), and we’ll help you create one.
eBay Refresher Session
Instructor: Betsy Erwin
Saturday, March 29
10 a.m. –
2 p.m. (bring a bag lunch)
$40
For those who have taken an eBay class at RTCC in the past – at
any time, with any instructor – you are welcome to join us for
this refresher. There will be lots of time for questions and
answers and plenty of extra help.
Computer Drop In Time
Instructor: Jessamyn West
Most Tuesdays & Thursdays (call for monthly schedule)
3:00
– 5:30 p.m.
FREE
Need some time with a computer and/or someone who can answer your
computer questions? Come and ask your questions and learn and
practice new things. This is not a structured class, but it is a
wonderful opportunity for learning, for getting assistance with your
computer questions, and for using our high speed Internet connection or
software that you may not have at home. Come once, come twice, or
come many, many times.
Web Design Series
Take one of these courses for $50. Take two for $80. Take 3
for $100. Take all 4 for $110. Instructor for all
courses: Bobby Erwin
Introduction to HTML
Tuesdays, March 11 - 25
6 – 8 p.m.
HTML is an easy-to-learn programming language that you, the webmaster,
can use to publish complex pages of text and images to the
Internet. In this class, you’ll get started with HTML by
creating web pages using tools you already have on your computer.
Then we’ll take a look at on-line tutorials and references to use
when you’re ready to learn more.
Introduction to CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
Tuesdays, April 1 & 8
6
– 8 p.m.
Now that you know a little HTML, you might wonder how to take charge of
your page layout. Cascading style sheets (CSS) is a natural
companion to HTML and gives you control over fonts, colors, borders,
and overall page layout. Prerequisite: Introduction to HTML.
Domains and Hosting
Saturdays, April 12 & 19
9
a.m. – 12 p.m.
In this class you’ll learn how to carve out your own little slice
of the World Wide Web. You’ll learn how register your
domain name, what to consider when selecting a Web host, and how to
connect the two together to appear on the Internet. This is a
hands-on class, so we’ll make time to actually register your
domain and select a Web host, if you’d like.
Host-Based Content Management Systems
Tuesdays, April 29 & May 6
6
– 8 p.m.
PLUS Saturday, May 17 – one-hour individual session per student
A content management system (CMS) allows you to create a robust,
dynamic website with very little knowledge about the guts of the
Internet. While many CMS sites are community-based, the tools can
be used to combine blogs, forums, photo galleries, on-line storefronts,
or any other site you can dream up. This class will get your
CMS-based website up and running. We’ll start with an
overview of CMS software, then schedule some one-on-one time for
installing and configuring your CMS system. Prerequisite:
Domains & Hosting
Digital Photography Series
Take one course, take two, or take all three! Cost for one course is
$40. Cost for two courses is $65. Cost for all 3 is
$85. (Each course is 2 sessions.) These courses are
designed to introduce Windows tools, and help you learn “how to
get things done” with your camera. Instructor for all
courses: Stan Brinkerhoff
Basic Digital Photography
Wednesdays, March 5 & 12
6 – 8 p.m.
Learn the basics of digital photography, including how to get your
pictures from your camera to the computer, how to copy files, and how
to get organized. Cameras are optional but encouraged.
Photo Editing and Sharing Your Pictures with Others
Wednesdays, March 19 & 26
6 - 8 p.m.
Learn basic photo correction skills. Learn how to share photos
with friends and family using Picasa, Flickr, and e-mail.
Participants should have a basic understanding of how to take a photo
and how to transfer it to your personal computer. Cameras are optional
but encouraged.
How to Take Better Photos!
Wednesdays, April 2 & 9
6 - 8 p.m.
Learn photo techniques for photography. Participants should have
their own digital camera and a basic understanding of its
operation. This class will focus on how to improve the quality of
your photos and how to capture more memorable pictures. We will
focus on ways to take less blurry photos, taking photos with an
artistic eye, and use the more advanced features of cameras.
Cameras optional.
Fine Art and Fun Crafts
Beginning Sewing
Instructor: Arub Amatullah-Cook
Wednesdays, March 5 – April 2
6
– 9 p.m.
$85 plus supplies
For those who want to learn to sew and for those who want to strengthen
existing skills in order to sew better. Create projects varying
in skill level, including a jumper, child’s pull on pants, and a
pillow case. Join us for this fun and stress-free class. A
supply list will be sent when you register. Machines will be available
for class use. Class size limited to 8.
Learn to Knit Hats
Instructor: Twink Lester
Thursdays, March 13 & 20
6 – 8 p.m.
$35 plus supplies
For knitters who can knit and purl, come and learn how to make a hat in just four hours!
Learn to Knit Socks
Instructor: Twink Lester
Thursdays, March 27– April 17
6 – 8 p.m.
$65 plus supplies
Learn to knit socks on two round needles. This class is for seasoned knitters.
Watercolors
Instructor: Twink Lester
Wednesdays, March 5 – April 9
6 – 8:30 p.m.
$85 plus supplies
This class is for both artists and “wanna be”
artists. This class will introduce you to watercolor techniques
that can make everyone look good and have fun. Supply list will be
provided when you register.
Polymer Clay
Instructor: Twink Lester
Thursdays, May 1 -
15
6 – 8:30 p.m.
$65 (includes materials)
Want to make a folding book? Cover and decorate a light
switch? Want to make knitting needle “ends?” Want to
make pins to wear on a scarf or coat? Then join us! For
beginners and experienced polymer clay artists alike.
Additional courses starting in late April!
Coming attractions include:
Quickbooks
Accounting 1
Intermediate Excel
Beginning Word
Intermediate Welding
Rustic Furniture Making
and more!
Have an idea for a course that you don’t see here? Please
let us know your ideas. We do our best to respond to community
and employer requests.
RTCC also is able to offer customized training for employers.
Please call us if you have a course that you would like to offer to
your employees.
TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES…
Class sizes are limited, and registrations are confirmed upon receipt of payment.
All class textbooks and supplies are included in tuition unless
otherwise noted. For further information, call 728-9595 ext.
106. To register:
• Walk-in: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• By Mail: RTCC Adult Education, 17 Forest St., Randolph, VT 05060
GENERAL INFORMATION
Financial Aid
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) offers non-degree grants
for technical center courses. Call VSAC at 1-800-642-3177 or the
RTCC Adult Education Office at 728-9595 ext. 106 for more information.
Senior Citizen Discount
For those aged 62 and up, there is a 10% discount. Additional
discounts may be possible on a space-available basis for classes
meeting minimum enrollments. Please call the Adult Education
Office at 728-9595 ext. 106 for more information.
Multiple Course Discounts
Taking more than one class? Discounts may be available.
Please call 728-9595 ext. 106 for more information or e-mail
rdurkee@randolphtech.org
NEW!! Attention Vermont Employers
Through a collaboration with the Vermont Training Program, Vermont
Department of Economic Development, RTCC may be able to offer a 50%
discount for those employed by companies in the Manufacturing, IT,
Environmental, Telecommunications, and Health Care fields. Please
call the Adult Education Office at 728-9595 ext. 106 for more
information. Approved courses are marked with a * and
include Welding, Medical Terminology, Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA),
Beginning Word, Intermediate Word, Beginning Excel, Intermediate Excel,
Microsoft Access, and Accounting.
Refunds & Cancellations
Tuition refunds will be made only if you notify the Adult Education
Office by 4 p.m. on the Thursday before the class is scheduled to
begin. RTCC will cancel classes that do not meet minimum
enrollment requirements. If this occurs, registrants will be
notified, and refunds will be made.
Other Services for Adults
High School Diploma: Late afternoon classes at RTCC can help you
earn a Randolph Union High School diploma. Also, the Vermont
Adult Diploma Program offers high school diplomas through assessment,
home study, and tutoring. Call the RTCC Adult Education Office
for more information.
Registration Form
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METHOD OF PAYMENT
• Check, made payable to RTCC Adult Education
• Cash
• Please call 728-9595 ext. 106 for information about financial aid or to arrange to pay in installments
MAIL TO:
RTCC Adult Education
17 Forest St.
Randolph, VT 05060
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TWO BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE START OF CLASS
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