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Organic Gardening
Help the environment and your health by learning how to garden naturally in a series of Organic Gardening classes.

LifeLong Learning @ WCC

Personal Enrichment. Professional Development.


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Looking for a career? Or maybe a career change? Explore everything from starting a child care center to becoming a medical transcriptionist.


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  1. Age as an Advantage Make Wisdom & Experience Work in Your Job Hunt

    Prerequisite(s): Basic computer skills, including file management and web browsing.

    With age discrimination rampant and jobs in short supply, 50-plus workers need every advantage they can get. Experience, reliability, and being adaptive in style and substance are qualities that employers value. Get information, inspiration, and advice on everything from preparing a 30-second elevator pitch to using LinkedIn.

    Age as an Advantage Schedule Information
    Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart
    1 Space available Feb 24, 2010 to Mar 10, 2010 Wed 6:00pm to 8:55pm WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 124 LifeLong Learning instructor
    Tuition
    $109
    Fees
    $0
    Total
    $109
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  2. Floral Design 4 Cultural Competence in Floral Design

    Prerequisite(s): "Floral Design 3."

    Develop an understanding of the differences between European, Asian, and American floral design. Get to know significant religious and cultural symbolism in floral materials and design. Gain knowledge and skills about proper designs, colors, and techniques for religious weddings and other events. Design your own bridal bouquet in one of your favorite styles.

    Floral Design 4 Schedule Information
    Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart
    1 No space available Dec 1, 2009 to Dec 15, 2009 Tue 6:30pm to 8:25pm WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 129 Debra Royal
    Tuition
    $55
    Fees
    $50
    Total
    $105
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  3. Medical Transcription: Part 1 Online Make a Career Change!

    Prerequisite(s): High school diploma or equivalent, good typing skills (at least 30 wpm recommended), and an understanding of spoken and written English, including grammar and punctuation.

    Have you considered a new career in health care? Enjoy a learning experience that gives you a comprehensive and realistic "work world" training that you will complete within a year. This online career training program by Career Step is self-paced and features 800 actual sound files to practice transcription. Most transcriptionists work from the flexibility of home! Student resources include forums, online technical and academic support, newsletters, and graduate support. In addition a PC transcription foot pedal is included, and texts are provided electronically. Part 1 has 16 modules that combine knowledge with hands-on training. In Part 2, you will finish the last five modules and your certificate is awarded after the final exam. Get on your way to an exciting new career!

    You must register online. Please click on the Medical Transcriptionist Certificate link and read the requirements carefully to make certain you meet them prior to registration. Refunds cannot be granted after the login has been provided. A computer headset is needed. Students should contact WCC LifeLong Learning upon completion date of Part 1 to receive instructions for Part 2 registration. The combined tuition and fees for both Part 1 and Part 2 is $1,940. There is a one-year deadline from start date to completion of Part 1 and Part 2. See wccnet.edu/lifelong-learning additional requirements and information. For more information, visit Medical Transcriptionist Certificate.

    Medical Transcription: Part 1 Schedule Information
    Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart
    1 Space available Feb 15, 2010 to Oct 15, 2010 At your convenience Career Step online classroom Career Step instructor
    Tuition
    $280
    Fees
    $915
    Total
    $1,195
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  4. Real Estate License Exam Preparation

    Join aspiring real estate agents, investors, and homeowners in this state-approved class about real estate that's open to the public. The class covers real estate laws, rules and regulations, contracts, financing, ownership, brokerage, valuation, and fair housing.

    For more information, visit Real Estate License Exam Preparation.

    Real Estate License Exam Preparation Schedule Information
    Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart
    1 Space available Feb 22, 2010 to Mar 11, 2010 Mon 6:00pm to 9:55pm Tue 6:00pm to 9:55pm Wed 6:00pm to 9:55pm Thu 6:00pm to 9:55pm WCC Main Campus Technical & Industrial Building Room 128 Chris Bowman
    Tuition
    $195
    Fees
    $66
    Total
    $261
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  5. ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

    In this class you'll learn the causes of foodborne illnesses and how to prevent them. You'll learn about food safety systems, facility cleaning and sanitizing, food safety regulations, and employee training. You will take the ServSafe certification test at the end of the day. If you pass the exam, you'll receive a certificate as a ServSafe Food Protection Manager. It is suggested that you begin to study the book before the class.

    A book is required: "ServSafe Essentials," 5th edition, ISBN 9781582802220. You must buy a new copy of the book that includes the prepaid exam answer sheet.

    ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Schedule Information
    Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart
    1 Space available Feb 15, 2010 Mon 8:00am to 4:55pm WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 101 Charles Yet
    Tuition
    $60
    Fees
    $0
    Total
    $60
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