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Kankakee Community College Continuing Education www.kcc.edu/comejoinus Spring 2022 Organizing Keepsakes SEI Solar Training from Young to Old and Maintenance – Live Webinar – In-Person pg. 25 pg. 9 SAT/ACT Test Preparation – Online pg. 26 j o i n u s ! Come Lucious, Low-fat Lightning Quick Food Sanitation Meals – Online and Safety pg. 28 pg.9 Book and Author Webinar Sessions pg. 24
Staff Your source for Mary Posing, dean continuing education mposing@kcc.edu and career services Deb Hoyer-Denson, assistant director information 815-802-8204 dhdenson@kcc.edu We’re here. Career services coordinator 815-802-8222 Come join us. Erica Billington, administrative assistant ebillington@kcc.edu Visit us on the web 815-802-8206 www.kcctrainingsolutions.org Alex Smith, coordinator • Register for classes Highway Construction Careers Training • Learn about conference facilities 815-802-8205 • See the latest news and courses being agsmith@kcc.edu offered View the most current Questions? Call us at 815-802-8206. class schedule at Fax: 815-802-8201 www.kcc.edu/comejoinus TTY users in Illinois: Phone Illinois Relay at 711. Outside Illinois, the toll-free number is 800-526-0844. 2 Registration & Info. 815-802-8206
A note about COVID-19 We’ll We are proud to continue meeting the training and personal development needs help you of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Spring 2022 Continuing Education, Career Services and Adult get there! Education courses include in-person and live webinar options. Continuing Education also offers self-paced online options through Ed2Go. When you attend an in- person class, you will be asked to follow KCC’s current procedures to stop the spread of coronavirus. • As of this mailing, masks are not required, regardless of vaccination status. CONTENTS • All visitors to KCC are required to complete a self-assessment at certify.kcc.edu. Registration and other If something changes and we cannot information .............................. 4 offer an in-person class as scheduled, This publication does not constitute a contract between KCC and its students, either collectively or individually. Course changes, it will either be canceled or moved to modifications of fees, and other changes may occur after this Registration form ................... 5 a live webinar format. We have found publication has been printed and before these changes can be incorporated in a later edition. For this reason, the college does great success with live webinars and not assume a contractual obligation with its students for the Computer skills .................... 6-7 remote learning, but realize they aren’t contents of this publication. for everyone. If you pay for a class and it Professional Every effort is made to ensure that instructors are knowledge- able in the subject that they are instructing. The views, opinions changes, we will offer a refund. development ...................... 8-19 and beliefs of the instructors do not necessarily reflect the opinions of KCC. Personal enrichment ..... 20-28 Professional development credit KCC is an approved sponsor of continuing EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION KCC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and Adult Education & High education for nurses; respiratory care complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX of the Educational Amendments practitioners; nursing home administrators; school equivalency ......... 29-31 social workers; public accountants; licensed of 1972, Section 540 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. It is the policy of the col- lege that no person on the basis of race, gender identity/expres- professional counselor/clinical counselor; sion, sexual orientation, sex, genetic information, creed, religion, athletic trainers; physical therapists; color, marital or parental status, veteran status, age, national origin, membership in any professional group, organization or occupational therapists; dieticians; and association, socioeconomic status, mental or physical disability cosmetologists by the Department of shall be discriminated against. This includes, but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial assistance, placement, Financial and Professional Regulation. recruitment, educational programs, or activities. Lack of English skills is not a barrier to admission and participation in educa- tional programs. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to Certification credit for teachers David Cagle, director of human resources/Affirmative Action officer; Meredith Purcell, vice president for student affairs/Title KCC has been approved by the Illinois IX coordinator; or Kim Harpin, director of support services/Sec- State Board of Education (ISBE) to provide tion 504 coordinator; Kankakee Community College, 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901-6505; 815-802-8100. TTY users may professional development training for phone 711. Outside of Illinois, dial 1-800-526-0844. teachers in Illinois. Professional devel- Cagle and Purcell ensure that the college is in compliance with opment (PD) hours are listed with other the federal law by handling complaints, answering questions, organizing information and relevant statistics and staying course information. informed regarding laws which affect these areas. Teachers wishing to receive PD hours must Harpin coordinates the college’s services/programs for disabled student/staff populations that allow access to education. indicate so at the time of registration. Registration & Info. 815-802-8206 3
5 WAYS TO REGISTER … Online In-person Phone at kcc.edu/comejoinus Complete the registration form and Call 815-802-8206. Have your credit card number • Sign up or login bring it to the Welcome Center at KCC. (Visa®, MasterCard® and Discover® accepted) or a • Select a course • Click on the session you want Payment may be made at that time. purchase order ready. The TTY number in Illinois under “Available Sessions” In-person registration is open is 711. Phone registration hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Add it to your cart 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Monday through Friday. • Within the cart, checkout Mail Fax Complete the registration form and return it along with full Complete the registration form and fax it to 815-802-8201, payment to Continuing Education & Career Services, Kankakee ATTN: Continuing Education & Career Services. Community College, 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901. If you register by fax, you must pay by credit card (Visa®, Do not mail cash. MasterCard® and Discover® accepted) or purchase order. General information Waiting lists Ed2Go Classes If you have questions about our courses, please phone Erica Billington at If the class you want to take is full, ask to be placed on a waiting list. If another class New course sessions begin monthly. 815-802-8206 or continuinged@kcc.edu. is opened, you will be contacted. Unless noted otherwise, participants must To register: be at least 16 years of age. Instructor absences www.ed2go.com/ Instructors rarely miss classes, but if a Pre-registration kankakeecc Pre-registration is required. Registrations session is unexpectedly canceled, every effort will be made to contact you. • Find the course However, since this often happens on are processed on a first-come, first- • In the Enrollment Options short notice, a sign will be posted at the served basis. Due to minimum enroll- area, click “ Add to Cart” for the class location. ment requirements, you are encouraged enrollment option you want to sign up at least seven business days • To register, go to your shopping cart before the first session. In all classes Weather cancellations and click to Begin Checkout except online classes, once the minimum When KCC campus closes due to inclement • Log in or create an account enrollment requirement is met, registra- weather, Continuing Education and Career tions will be accepted until the start date Services classes are postponed. Classes • Complete enrollment in the “confirm/ canceled due to weather will be rescheduled. if space is available. submit” pages Kcc.edu and social media channels will post • Payment made with KCC Registering a friend or co-worker a message if the college is closed. You may register yourself and others. A Cancellation policy separate form (or online registration) must If a class must be canceled or changed by be submitted for each person. Information KCC, those who have enrolled will have required for each person – such as ad- the option of a full refund. The college will dress, and birth date – must be included. make every attempt to notify participants in advance of cancellations and changes. Registration confirmation Refunds from credit card payments will KCC will send a confirmation of registra- be made in the form of a credit to the tion if it is requested. The confirmation will cardholder’s account. include a receipt, your beginning and end course dates, classroom location and any Withdrawal policy additional information. Participants may withdraw and receive full refunds until two working days before the first session of class. After that point, no refunds will be given. Withdrawals are accepted by phone at 815-802-8206, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 4 Registration & Info. 815-802-8206
Registration Form KCC OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION & CAREER SERVICES 100 College Drive • Kankakee, IL 60901-6505 • 815-802-8206 • FAX: 815-802-8201 Unless noted in the course description, registration deadline is seven business days before the course begins. See Page 4 for registration options. Today’s date: / / Registration for which term: Fall 20____ Spring 20____ Summer 20____ PLEASE PRINT. Name: LAST FIRST MIDDLE (FULL) Previous last name(s): Street address: ❑ Home ❑ Business City: State: ZIP code: County: Please mail a confirmation receipt. Unless this box is checked, a receipt will not be mailed. Birth date: ____/____/____ Primary phone: Home Cell ( ) - NUMBER Alternate phone: Home Cell Work ( ) - NUMBER Business/Company name: E-mail address: Course Title Start Date Fee TOTAL FEES: $ Student’s signature: Date: Check enclosed, payable to Kankakee Community College. Please bill my company. A purchase order or voucher is attached. Please charge my credit card for the fees indicated above: MasterCard® Visa® Discover Card® Card no.: Exp. date: In case of emergency, contact: Phone: Registration & Info. 815-802-8206 5
Computer Skills Register online at www.kcc.edu/comejoinus IN-PERSON Microsoft Excel PivotTables & PivotCharts LIVE This course is designed for people who WEBINARS would like to become experts in creating and using Excel PivotTables and Pivot- Microsoft Excel: Tips & Tricks Charts. Learn how to build a pivot table, - Live Webinar analyze data, customize your pivottables Both beginners and advanced users of IN-PERSON and formulas, and turn your tables in Excel will benefit from this webinar. Learn COURSES charts. Instructor: Christina Smith. tips and tricks to master timesaving tech- Friday, May 13 niques such as formatting with Excel styles, Intermediate Microsoft Excel 1-4 p.m. • KCC Room D122 quickly adding subtotals, reducing data Learn how to manipulate large work- $75 input and typos, using keyboard shortcuts, sheets; use multiple worksheets and work- customizing the Quick Access toolbar to books; customize Excel; apply advanced Intermediate Microsoft Word access frequently used commands, and formatting;use Excel as a list manager; In this course, you will learn to work with more. Instructor: Judy Beaver. perform advanced charting options; use styles, sections, and columns; format This is a live webinar. Within 24 hours of the auditing and comments features; and tables; print labels and envelopes; create webinar, you will receive an email with a link to the session. All participants require internet create and manage templates. Microsoft templates and use building blocks; work access and an email address. Office Specialist examination objectives with graphics and objects; and manage Thursday, April 21 will also be covered. Instructor: document revisions. Microsoft Office 10-11 a.m. Christina Smith. Specialist examination objectives will be $25 Class note: Prerequisite is Introduction to covered. Instructor: Christina Smith. Microsoft Excel or equivalent experience. Class note: Prerequisite is Introduction to Microsoft Word or equivalent experience. Excel PivotTables Friday, April 15 - Live Webinar 1-4 p.m. • KCC Room D122 Friday, April 1 Expand your knowledge of PivotTables $75 1-4 p.m. • KCC Room D122 and PivotCharts. Begin with reviewing $75 the basics of creating PivotTables and Advanced Microsoft Excel PivotCharts. From there, you’ll learn to Topics include working with multiple work- customize and format them, to create sheets and workbooks; using LOOKUP calculated fields, to filter the table and functions and formula auditing; sharing chart in different ways, and more. and protecting workbooks; data validation; Instructor: Judy Beaver. creating sparklines; and mapping and fore- This is a live webinar. Within 24 hours of the casting data. Microsoft Office Specialist webinar, you will receive an email with a link Expert-level exam competencies will also to the session. All participants require internet be covered. Instructor: Christina Smith. access and an email address. I attended KCC when it first opened Friday, April 29 and went on to finish my degree Thursday, May 5 1-4 p.m. • KCC Room D122 and graduated from law school. 11 a.m. - noon $75 The staff was then, and is now, $29 especially Erica, co-operative, trained, competent and knowledgeable. I recommend KCC to everyone. We are fortunate to have such a high quality college in this area. – Louise B. Bigott 6 Registration & Info. 815-802-8206
ONLINE COURSES Register online at www.kcc.edu/comejoinus IN-PERSON Introduction to Quickbooks Online - Online Course Manage the financial aspects of your Basic CompTIA A+ small business quickly and efficiently Certification Prep - Online Introduction to SQL - Online using QuickBooks Online. This course will Course Course give you hands-on experience recording Learn to work on common computer Gain a solid working knowledge of the income and expenses; entering checks hardware and showcase your skills with most powerful and widely used database and credit card payments; tracking your a Basic CompTIA A+ Certification. This programming language. This course will payables, inventory, and receivables; and course teaches the inner workings of the provide you the skills to write SQL queries much more. *This course is only suitable computer as well as how to configure and to create tables, retrieve data from single for the Quickbooks Online version, desk- troubleshoot in real-world environments or multiple tables, manipulate data in a top versions are not compatible. When with hands-on practice. Six week course database, and gather statistics from data your course starts, you will be directed access. stored in a database. Six week course to access and utilize the free QuickBooks New course sessions begin monthly. Enroll at access. Online practice site to complete the lesson www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc. Full details on New course sessions begin monthly. Enroll at registering for Ed2Go online classes is on www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc. Full details on and assignment steps. You do not need Page 4. registering for Ed2Go online classes is on to purchase a subscription or additional Page 4. software to complete this course. Six week $119 course access. $94 New course sessions begin monthly. Enroll at Intermediate Excel / Office www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc. Full details on 365 - Online Course registering for Ed2Go online classes is on Master new skills and harness the power Page 4. of Excel to become a power user. This $115 hands-on course provides in-depth knowl- edge of charts, graphs, PivotTables, Slicers, Sparklines, AutoFilter, macros, and other advanced Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365 functions. Six week course access. New course sessions begin monthly. Enroll at www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc. Full details on registering for Ed2Go online classes is on Page 4. $129 Upskill your employees Online & in-person training offered • Stay ahead of the competition. Improve Return on Investment Types of training: • Leadership and supervision • Technical/industrial/hands-on Empower your team! Use KCC’s customized training and consultation services. Get started by emailing mposing@kcc.edu Registration & Info. 815-802-8206 7
Professional Development Register online at www.kcc.edu/comejoinus IN-PERSON Entrepreneurship The Entrepreneurial Essentials – Journey Begins You have your idea, now it’s time to IN-PERSON In-Person/Live Webinar plan on how it will make you money. COURSES Let our Entrepreneurship Essential series Explore strategic ways to clarify how different aspects of your business help you achieve your dreams. Being an will relate to one another. Develop a entrepreneur can be full of risks. The CPR Health Care Provider risks are minimized through drafting a feasibility study to forecast the success This course provides the information, of your business, a building a solid business plan, knowing your competition, training, demonstration and practice strategic and business plan. Determine determining your financial plan, and necessary to pass the CPR Health Care if you should buy an existing business, developing a marketing strategy. Provider written examination and perform open a franchise, or start from scratch. Class notes: Choose one class or all four. When adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary Tuesdays & Thursdays, you register for all four classes, save $20 with resuscitation acceptable to the American discount code SBDC20. June 14, 16, 21 & 23 Heart Association (AHA). Instructor: When you enroll, you will be joining KCC’s 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sheree Wertz. credit course “Introduction to Entrepreneur- KCC Room D124 or online Class notes: After successful completion, ship.” If you are interested in college credit, email mposing@kcc.edu. For all sessions, you $140 participants will receive an AHA certification card. No refunds are given after the registration can choose to attend in-person or as a live deadline. webinar. Live webinar participants require Launching the Business internet access and an email address. Choosing the right structure for your Saturday, April 9 business is a crucial step. This impacts 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. you legally, financially, and operation- KCC Room D151 • $105 The Challenge of ally. Learn what factors to consider and Tuesday, May 17 Entrepreneurship how to build a powerful marketing plan. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Explore the steps and framework to KCC Room D151 • $105 become a successful entrepreneur. Tuesdays & Thursdays, Review what other business owners June 28, 30, July 5, 7, 12 & 14 Tuesday, June 14 5:30-8:30 p.m. 5-9 p.m. have learned along the way while being KCC Room D124 or online KCC Room D151 • $105 ethically and socially responsible. $210 Tuesday, July 12 Tuesday & Thursday, June 7 & 9 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Putting the Business Plan KCC Room D151 • $105 KCC Room D124 or online to Work: Sources of Funds $70 Determine your sources of financing while building your team and planning for all Register urses for the next generation. four co $20! Tuesdays & Thursdays, and save July 19 & 20 5:30-8:30 p.m. DC20 Code: SB KCC Room D124 or online $70 8 Registration & Info. 815-802-8206
Register online at www.kcc.edu/comejoinus IN-PERSON SEI Solar Training and Maintenance Food Sanitation and Safety This course emphasizes food protection This is a two-day Photovoltaic Operations through sanitation training. You will learn and Maintenance (Grid-Direct) training. proper food care for food service estab- The training will be led by Solar Energy lishments. Successful completion of the International, and consists of classroom course examination qualifies individuals lectures and hands-on demonstrations. for Illinois Department of Public Health The training will utilize the onsite PV certification. You must fulfill course and system(s) at KCC, and testing equipment testing requirements to be eligible for for demonstration. Instructor: Clay certification.Cost includes course mate- Sterling. rials. Exam retakes are an additional fee, Thursday & Friday, April 14-15 payment required prior to retake. Mate- 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. • KCC Room T205 Clay Sterling rials can be picked up prior to class after $22 worked for the registration. Instructor: Joshua Head. Midwest Renewable Introduction to Solar for Saturday, April 23 Energy Association in Consumers – Live Webinar 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Wisconsin for 16 years, KCC Room D124 • $149 MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR This course is designed to inform including 14 as an consumers about solar electric, instructor. He moved Wednesdays, May 11 & 18 photovoltaic (PV) technology and its to Illinois to teach at 5-9 p.m. applications. Participants will learn Kankakee Community College. In KCC Room D123 • $149 about what PV is, how it works and how Wisconsin, he lived in an off-grid Wednesdays, June 8 &15 to incorporate solar into their existing home for 12 years. That home 5-9 p.m. home or business. Topics to be covered: used solar electric, solar thermal KCC Room D123 • $149 How solar works; System types and their and wind electric to meet the applications; Site assessment basics; electrical and some of the heating Wednesdays, July 13 & 20 Simple home system sizing; Energy needs. Sterling also is an Institute 5-9 p.m. efficiency strategies; Financials; and for Sustainable Power Quality KCC Room D123 • $149 Next steps. Instructor: Clay Sterling. Certified Instructor in photovolta- ic. In 2019, he was inducted into This is a live webinar. Within 24 hours of the webinar, you will receive an email with a link the MREA Avenue of Advocates, to the session. All participants require internet which recognizes people or orga- access, a web camera, and an email address. nizations who have shown great leadership in advancing renew- Wednesday, April 27 able energy and sustainable living. 6-8 p.m. $29 I am a former alum and have always had great things to say about KCC. I highly recommend KCC to anyone who asks. – Destiny Stone Registration & Info. 815-802-8206 9
Highway Construction Careers Training Program 12-Week Free Program! Train for In-Demand Careers This intensive 12-week program trains you in the skills necessary for acceptance into many different construction trades. $10/hr. stipend, work boots, tools and protective equipment all provided. Participation does not affect unemployment benefits. Our goal is for you to have the opportunity for a career with high wage potential! Career opportunities: Requirements: • Cement Mason • Valid driver’s license • Electrician • 18 years or older • Pipefitter • High School diploma/GED • Carpenter • Drug Test (we test for THC) • Laborer • Interest working in the • Equipment Operator Construction Trades Next Class Starts Aug. 8 Interested? Orientation sessions: July 26, 27, 28 & Aug. 2. Register for orientation at www.kcc.edu/hcctp > Sign Up or Login > Search for HCCTP > Open the course > Click on an orientation date > Add it to your cart > Within the cart, checkout You can also register by phone at 815-802-8205 Orientation & class held at: Kankakee Community College Riverfront Campus 100 College Drive, Kankakee The Highway Construction Careers Training Program works to increase the number of minorities, women, and disadvantaged individuals working on Illinois Department of Transportation highway construction projects. The Illinois Department of Transportation and the participating community colleges do not guarantee employment upon a trainees’ graduation from the Highway Construction Careers Training Program. 10 Registration & Info. 815-802-8206
Register online at www.kcc.edu/comejoinus IN-PERSON IN-PERSON COURSES A Conflict Resolution In this interactive workshop, participants will learn the true meaning Live Virtual of effective communication and how to leverage the five conflict management styles to Summer Camps! achieve success in any conflict situation. You will complete a short conflict management assessment during the workshop to provide Classes start June - August you with additional insights into your own personal attitudes and behaviors relative to conflict. Instructor: Rick Lochner. Ages 8-14 • 4-5 day classes Wednesday, April 20 9 a.m. - noon • KCC Room D124 Prices $169 $149 Full descriptions and registration Multigenerational Workforce blackrocket.com/online/kan > In this interactive workshop, participants will understand the unique influences on each generation and how that influences the Season > Summer way each generation communicates. Most importantly, you will Registration closes at 6 p.m. three days before the start date. take away constructive ideas on how to make the multigenera- Within 24 hours of the camp, you will receive tional workforce align with the organization’s vision and strategy. an email with a link to the session. Instructor: Rick Lochner. Wednesday, May 11 9 a.m. - noon • KCC Room D124 Look for these classes: $149 3D Game Design with Unity Battle Royale: Make Your First Fortnite® Style Video Game Rick Lochner Code Breakers MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR is an accomplished coach, facilitator, Code Your Own Adventure! Interactive Storytelling college professor, keynote and workshop speaker, author and—foremost—a leader. Inventor’s League - Prototyping for the Future! His vision is to help business owners, JavaScript Developer Jam corporate and non-profit teams and individual professionals make leadership a Minecraft® Modders way of life. Lochner grew up in a military Minecraft® Redstone Engineers family. During the 20 years his father was in the Army, the family moved 26 times. Lochner learned to adapt quickly Python Programmers to changing environments, and from an early age became ROBLOX® Coders & Entrepreneurs! a very goal-driven individual. Lochner has over 30 years of leadership experience in the military, fortune 100 compa- ROBLOX® Makers nies, and through his own entrepreneurial and non-profit Video Game Animation ventures. Lochner is the author of “The Missing Piece - Achieving Sustainable Success through Business Alignment.” YouTube® Content Creators Registration & Info. 815-802-8206 11
Get your CE Us here Continuing Education renewals offered here KCC’s Continuing Education Office has many years of experience as a continuing education provider for these professions: Nursing Home Administrators Physical Therapists Licensed Practical Nurses CE Required: 36 hours every 2 years CE Required: 40 hours every 2 years CE Required: 20 hours every 2 years License Renewal: 11/30, odd years – License Renewal: 9/30, even years – License Renewal: 1/31, odd years – Nov 30. 2023 Sept. 30, 2022 Jan. 31, 2023 Athletic Trainers Dietitians/Nutritionists Registered Nurses CE Required: 40 hours every 2 years CE Required: 30 hours every 2 years CE Required: 20 hours every 2 years License Renewal: 5/31, even years – License Renewal: 10/31, odd years – License Renewal – 5/31, even years – May 31, 2022 Oct. 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 Occupational Therapists Respiratory Therapists Social Workers CE Required: 24 hours every 2 years CE Required: 24 hours every 2 years CE Required: 30 hours every 2 years License Renewal: 12/31, odd years – License Renewal: 10/31, odd years – License Renewal: 11/30, odd years – Dec. 31, 2023 Oct. 31, 2023 Nov. 30, 2023 Counselors – Professional/Clinical Affordable CE options available in-person, CE Required: 30 hours every 2 years live webinars, and online courses. License Renewal: 3/31, odd years – March 31, 2023 Email your workshop topic and presenter suggestions to continuinged@kcc.edu Curiosity never retires! Spring Info Session . For active people ages 50 and better. Friday, A ut our 10 a.m pril 1 Check o new vide o at: c-l li Spring classes KCC Iro . - noon quois R oom bit.ly/kc start in April See classes at www.kcc.edu/LLI or phone: 815-802-8206 12 Registration & Info. 815-802-8206
In Person / Live es Making Peace with Anxiety – MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR Webinar Classes In person / Live Webinar Sarah Falk Choose to attend in-person or as a live webinar Join Sarah Falk, a licensed clinical social is a licensed clinical worker, to learn her approach to healing social worker in Illinois. your anxiety. Sarah integrates brain sci- She has recently If you choose Live Webinar, you will receive expanded her work to an email within 24 hours with a link to the ence for understanding your anxiety and mindset shifts that change the way you include consulting and session. All participants require internet access and an email address. approach anxiety. Her mind/body/spirit coaching. With over approach acknowledges that “anxiety” 30 years of experience in the process Good Grief: Helping Clients comes from different places in our lives. of healing anxiety and 20 years of Cope with Loss - In-Person / As such, healing will come by using a professional work, Sarah has consoli- Live Webinar multi-dimensional approach. The informa- dated her wisdom and knowledge to Clients suffer a range of losses, including tion provided and techniques Sarah teach- help as many people as possible to heal death of a loved one, miscarriages, separa- es are for personal and professional use, their relationships with anxiety. tion, divorce, loss of jobs, multiple place- and can be translated for any audience. ments, etc. Learn tips and techniques you Instructor: Sarah Falk. can implement in your counseling session to create a support system for your client. In Class notes: Upon successful completion, 1.5 contact hours will be awarded to nurses, nurs- this half-day workshop with Mark Sanders, ing home administrators, social workers, and you will learn the difference between grief and mourning, how to address unacknowl- counselors. IAODAPCA contact hours have been Lean & 5S Overview – applied for and are pending approval. Teachers edged and unspeakable losses, factors will be awarded 1.5 professional development Live Webinar which complicate grief, and termination hours. In this class you will learn how to the phases of counseling to help clients cope basics of lean and a new way to see your Wednesday, May 18 with their loss. By the end of this workshop, processes. You’ll learn about types of 10-11:30 a.m. participants will be able to: Articulate the wastes & common tools to overcome KCC Iroquois Room or live webinar wide range of losses clients grieve; Utilize them, including how to implement 5S $29 five models of grief recovery in your work with a step-by-step handbook. with clients; Use 15 strategies to help clients This is a live webinar. Within 24 hours of the cope with loss; Articulate how the 6th stage webinar, you will receive an email with a link of grief facilitates recovery; and Utilize the to the session. All participants require internet termination phase of counseling to help access and an email address. clients cope with loss. Instructor: Mark Tuesday, April 26 & Thursday, Sanders. April 28 Class notes: Upon successful completion, three 5-7 p.m. • $210 (3) contact hours will be awarded to nurses, nursing home administrators, social workers Thursday, May 26 and counselors. IAODAPCA contact hours have Noon - 4 p.m. • $210 been approved. Friday, April 8 Fundamentals of Problem 9 a.m. - noon • KCC Iroquois Room Solving – Live Webinar or Live Webinar In this class you will learn how to work $49 backwards from symptoms to root causes and develop & validate effective solutions that can stop problems from recurring. MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR This is a live webinar. Within 24 hours of the Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC webinar, you will receive an email with a link to is a speaker on behavioral health topics whose presentations have the session. All participants require internet reached thousands throughout the U.S., Europe, Canada, the access and an email address. Caribbean and British Islands. He is the author of five books, and Tuesdays, May 17 & 24 the most recent is “Recovery Management and Relationship Detox: 1-4 p.m. Helping Clients Develop Healthy Relationships in Recovery.” He $285 also has had two stories published in the New York Times bestselling book series, Chicken Soup for the Soul. Registration & Info. 815-802-8206 13
LIVE WEBINARS Register online at www.kcc.edu/comejoinus IN-PERSON Suicide Risk Assessment - Live Webinar This webinar will assist people in making more sound decisions when working with people at risk for suicide. It will provide information on both risk and protective factors. We will discuss the intersection of suicide risk and mental health diag- noses. Information will be shared on evi- dence-based interventions for managing suicidal ideation and behavior. Attention will be paid to special populations includ- ing adolescents and those who identify as LGBTQ. Instructor: Shira Greenfield. Class notes: Three (3) contact hours awarded upon successful completion to nurses, nursing home administrators, social workers, and counselors. Three (3) professional development hours awarded upon successful completion to Charlton Career Center teachers. FREE consultation & services to This is a live webinar. Within 24 hours of the webinar, you will receive an email with a link assist you with your job search including: to the session. All participants require internet access and an email address. Job postings • Job fairs • Interviewing techniques Thursday, May 5 Resume development assistance 9 a.m. - noon $40 815-802-8222 • careerservices@kcc.edu L OOKING FREE FOR A LET US SERVIC HELP! WORKSH E Shira JOB? OPS MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR Greenfield is a licensed clinical professional counselor The Charlton Career Center at KCC connects students, graduates and community members to employment opportunities. with over 30 years of The center offers workshops for career preparation, interview and job skills; and facilitates internship opportunities. Resume reviews and mock interviews are also offered. Employers can partner with the career center to advertise jobs using a counseling, program variety of online tools. Dedicated spaces for interviews is available. All services are free and open to the community. development, public speaking and community relations experience. Greenfield has developed clinical and educational programs from idea phase through evaluation. She is currently the clinical director Registration is easy; appreciate being able to get of Pivotal Counseling Center in continuing education hours for nursing through Woodstock. KCC. Instructors have been knowledgeable and interesting. I also appreciate being able to attend remotely. – Kathy Dennis 14 Registration & Info. 815-802-8206
$115 ONLINE COURSES Register online at www.kcc.edu/comejoinus IN-PERSON A to Z Grant Writing - Online Course Learn the ins and outs of grant writing from a veteran grant writer. This course provides you with the hands-on experi- Certificate in End of Life Care - Certificate in Pain Assessment ence and knowledge to successfully begin Online Course and Management - Online writing grant proposals. It includes real- When you work in end of life care, you Course world scenarios, and the opportunity to must be prepared for the challenges it Pain assessment and management is a improve yoru work by reviewing previous brings you, your patients, and their fam- crucial part of patient care. This course grant proposals completed by peers. Six ilies. This course will enhance the knowl- provides relevant and practical expertise week course access. edge and skills of health care professionals in various methods of pain assessment, New course sessions begin monthly. Enroll at and individuals who work with or care for management, and treatment in adults, www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc. Full details on those experiencing a terminal illness. Six children, and the elderly. Six week course registering for Ed2Go online classes is on access. week course access. Page 4. New course sessions begin monthly. Enroll at New course sessions begin monthly. Enroll at $115 www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc. Full details on www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc. Full details on registering for Ed2Go online classes is on registering for Ed2Go online classes is on A to Z Grant Writing II: Page 4. Page 4. Beyond the Basics - Online Class note: 19 contact hours awarded to Class notes: 12 contact hours awarded to Course nurses and other healthcare professionals nurses and other healthcare professionals Take your grant writing expertise to the upon successful completion. upon successful completion. next level as you learn how to get funding. $175 $177 This course will equip you with the skills you need to research funding sources, create a fundraising plan, and write winning grant proposals. Six week course access. New course sessions begin monthly. Enroll at www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc. Full details on registering for Ed2Go online classes is on Page 4. TRY OUT CAREER COACH Career Coach is an interactive career information tool. You can... Get started at... Browse educational OFFERINGS kcc.emsicc.com Explore the local JOB MARKET Program partners: Build a RESUME Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley Economic Alliance of Kankakee County Research and choose a CAREER Kankakee Area Career Center Apply for JOBS Kankakee Community College Registration & Info. 815-802-8206 15
Certificate in Stress Creating the Inclusive Management - Online Course Classroom: Strategies for Understand strategies and therapies Success - Online Course used to reduce and manage stress. This Understand how to reach the diverse mix course will help you explore the physio- of students you face every day with strat- logical, social and psychological impacts egies that turn diversity into opportunity. of stress and provide you with methods to This course provides creative, low-budget get stress under control. Six week course strategies for making your inclusive class- access. room a nurturing, supportive learning New course sessions begin monthly. Enroll at environment that helps every student. www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc. Full details on Six week course access. registering for Ed2Go online classes is on New course sessions begin monthly. Enroll at Page 4. www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc. Full details on Class note: 14 contact hours awarded to registering for Ed2Go online classes is on nurses, social workers, counselors, nursing Page 4. CNA home administrators and other healthcare professionals upon successful completion. Class note: 24 contact hours awarded to teachers upon successful completion. Re-Certification $140 $94 A process for those who Certificate in Brain Health Teaching Students with ADHD are no longer on the - Online Course - Online Course Gain an understanding of the brain and Learn the simple and practical steps you Illinois Health Care Registry. explore how lifestyle choices impact this can take to help children with ADHD thrive There are remarkable organ. This course offers techniques and insights based on recent in their school environment. This course 4 steps scientific studies about fostering health, happiness and well-being to support a will teach you how classroom space, structure, rules, and expectations can be to re-certify: healthy brain. Six week course access. adapted to suit the needs of students with ADHD and help them manage their own 1. Go to: New course sessions begin monthly. Enroll at behavior. Six week course access. nurseaidetesting.com/recertification- www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc. Full details on New course sessions begin monthly. Enroll at online-form/. Fill out the form and registering for Ed2Go online classes is on www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc. Full details on submit it. Page 4. registering for Ed2Go online classes is on Page 4. Class notes: 10 contact hours awarded to 2. Call 877-262-9259 to provide your Class note: 24 contact hours awarded to teachers nurses and other healthcare professionals name and Social Security number upon successful completion. upon successful completion. which match information already submitted online. $100 $94 You will receive a confirmation letter and booklet Certificate in Meditation - Online Course 3. Schedule a date and time to complete Learn how to intentionally train your the manual skills test with an approved evaluator. The cost is $199. To schedule attention and concentration for effective with KCC, phone the Office of meditation. In addition to meditation Continuing Education and Career techniques, this course will also help you Services at 815-802-8206. discover how meditation can be used to Upon successful completion of the increase mindfulness, reduce stress, deal manual skills test, you will receive with pain and illness, and support overall an email that directs you online. health. Six week course access. New course sessions begin monthly. Enroll at 4. Go online to verify your eligibility, www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc. Full details on create an account, and purchase a registering for Ed2Go online classes is on seat for the written exam. The cost Page 4. of the written exam is $75. Class note: Eight (8) contact hours awarded to Once you pass the written exam, nurses and other healthcare professionals the results will be posted upon successful completion. the following month at $80 hcwrpub.dph.illinois.gov 16 Registration & Info. 815-802-8206
Register online at www.kcc.edu/comejoinus IN-PERSON Accounting Fundamentals - Spanish for Medical Online Course Professionals - Online Course In this comprehensive course, you will Prepare for any situation by bridging learn the basics of double-entry bookkeep- the communication gap between you, ing, as well as how to analyze and record your patients, and worried family mem- financial transactions. You will get hands- bers. This course provides knowledge of on experience with handling accounts basic medical phrases to help you better receivable, accounts payable, payroll pro- communicate with the Spanish-speaking cedures, sales taxes, and various common community. Six week course access. banking activities. Six week course access. New course sessions begin monthly. Enroll at New course sessions begin monthly. Enroll at www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc. Full details on reg- www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc. Full details on reg- istering for Ed2Go online classes is on Page 4. istering for Ed2Go online classes is on Page 4. $100 $94 PMP Certification Prep 1 - The Creative Classroom - Online Course FREE Online Course Prepare for the Project Management In- Learn how to use creativity as a powerful stitute’s Project Management Professional engagement tool in the classroom, regard- (PMP) certification exam. This course will TRAINING less of what subject you teach. This course help you master the content in the first provides new approaches to field trips, seven chapters of the PMBOK Guide and learning labs, exercises, and evaluation discover tips and techniques related to methods that will challenge and motivate questions you will experience on the actual We have FREE TRAINING your students to become creative thinkers. PMP exam. Six week course access. Six week course access. opportunities for many New course sessions begin monthly. Enroll at New course sessions begin monthly. Enroll at www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc. Full details on reg- manufacturing-related www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc. Full details on reg- istering for Ed2Go online classes is on Page 4. istering for Ed2Go online classes is on Page 4. $114 programs. Qualified $94 participants can train for Six Sigma--Total Quality NEW - Managing Remote Applications - Online Course an in-demand career with Teams - Online Course Learn to effectively apply Six Sigma knowl- This course is for those who manage the edge to real-world problems to achieve FREE tuition, fees, books occasional “telecommuters,” manage a ful- the highest possible quality. This course and certification exams. ly remote team and/or who would like to explore new strategies and best practices will provide you with the skills to apply the DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, Information and for this unique form of management. Six and control) model to successfully define, week course access. plan, implement and close a Six Sigma get started: New course sessions begin monthly. Enroll at project. Six week course access. www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc. Full details on reg- New course sessions begin monthly. Enroll at skills.kcc.edu istering for Ed2Go online classes is on Page 4. www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc. Full details on reg- istering for Ed2Go online classes is on Page 4. $115 $94 Funded by the One Workforce grant, U.S. Department of Labor. There are residency, age and employment qualifications. People from underrepresented groups can also qualify. Registration & Info. 815-802-8206 17
Register online at www.kcc.edu/comejoinus IN-PERSON Logistics Technician Training May 2-6 & 9-13, 2022 • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day Benefits after successful completion*: • Free pair of work boots suitable for area warehouse or manufacturing facilities • Job interviews with area employers PROGRAM INCLUDES: FREE to ed • Forklift Training qualifi ts n • OSHA 10 Hour applica • First Aid, AED & CPR • Strengths Finder • Workplace Excellence Soft Skills Development • Resume Development & Interview Skills Training To participate, you must be 18 years of age and have reliable transportation. For information and to apply, contact Mary Posing at mposing@kcc.edu or phone 815-802-8202 *Participants must attend each day. for career training UP TO Funding can cover Tuition, Fees & Books and much more... kcc.edu/wioa or phone 815-802-8960 Program Funded by administrator WIOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. The Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act program (WIOA) is a federally funded grant program that assists qualified adults and youth in preparing for occupations that are in demand. Grant services are for residents of Kankakee County and individuals laid off from a Kankakee County employer. Information at wioa.kcc.edu. EOE/auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. 18 Registration & Info. 815-802-8206
Comprehensive Certificate of Monthly online courses with assignments Completion awarded classes that Enroll Today! with a passing score run for six weeks and final exams Grant Writing Online Courses Get Grants Starting a Nonprofit Accounting Fundamentals Learn how to develop successful, fundable Do you dream of starting and running your Demand for accounting professionals grants from experts whose proposals have very own nonprofit? This unique course currently exceeds supply. If you're interested garnered millions in funded projects. This carefully details the many aspects of taking a in increasing your financial awareness and course will give you the skills you'll need to nonprofit start-up from vision to reality. Filled accountability while also gaining a marketable prepare professional, competitive, and with savvy advice and plenty of assistance skill, this course is for you. You'll learn the compelling grant proposals. You'll understand from an industry veteran, this is the perfect basics of double-entry bookkeeping, while what funding agencies are looking for and how-to course for anyone interested in also learning how to analyze and record how best to approach them. Your proposals building a thriving nonprofit organization up financial transactions, as well as prepare will help you and your organization from the grassroots. various financial reports at the end of the successfully Get Grants! fiscal period. We'll discuss accounts Marketing Your Nonprofit receivable, accounts payable, payroll Writing Effective Grant Proposals Discover marketing practices that will help procedures, sales taxes, and various common Learn to prepare grant proposals that get solid you further the ideals and goals of your banking activities. We'll cover all the bases, results for your favorite organization or nonprofit. In the face of stiff competition, from writing checks to preparing an income charity. Over $200 billion annually is available an increase in the number of worthwhile statement and closing out accounts at the end for worthy causes, and most people don’t causes, new regulations, more oversight, and of each fiscal period. know how to prepare the application that will fewer funding opportunities, you need to work deliver needed funding. Avoid the mistakes smarter–not longer. This course, packed with Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016 that get applications for wonderful projects practical strategies that you can put to Discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for tossed into the wastebasket! Learn how to immediate use, will help you compete more setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly write professional proposals that actually effectively for members, media attention, and efficiently. Learn the secrets behind succeed. donors, clients, and volunteers. writing powerful formulas, using functions, sorting and analyzing data, creating custom Introduction to Nonprofit Wow, What a Great Event charts, creating 3-dimensional workbooks, Management Learn how to create and coordinate successful building links, and creating macros and Develop the skills and strategies you need to special events. Develop skills, find resources, custom toolbar buttons. become an integral part of one of America’s and gain confidence to plan and produce any fastest growing service sectors. In this course, size or type of event. Find out what the Research Methods for Writers a seasoned veteran in the nonprofit experts and master planners already know so Attention all writers! Learn how to efficiently management field will show you how to that you can avoid embarrassing and costly and effectively conduct research for any transform your good intentions into a planning errors or production mistakes. After writing project. Research has progressed far professional plan of action. You'll understand just a few weeks, you will become a beyond a visit to the library. Today, myriad the unique characteristics of nonprofit knowledgeable event planner poised to sources provide almost anything a writer organizations while mastering the core produce any type of event. might need to know on any subject. Learn knowledge necessary to become an effective how to identify and access every information leader in the nonprofit arena! source imaginable. Kankakee Community College For a complete list of available courses, detailed course descriptions, requirements, demonstrations, and additional information visit: www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc 021606 Registration & Info. 815-802-8206 19
Personal Enrichment Register online at www.kcc.edu/comejoinus IN-PERSON Point and Shoot Digital Group Guitar Cameras This is an introductory course, held in a This class is designed for owners of point & group setting, It is intended for students shoot digital cameras with non-removable without prior knowledge to learn to play lenses to learn how to change “snapshots” guitar. You’ll learn music notation and tab- into “photo memories.” Learn the basics lature for guitar, fingering for basic open for understanding and using your digital chords, interpreting basic chord symbols, IN-PERSON camera--auto vs. program mode, scene right hand strumming techniques and COURSES modes, ISO, white balance and more. This styles, playing simple song melodies, use class provides easy to understand camera of chords as accompaniment, and right instruction with lots of hands-on exercis- hand picking technique. You’ll also learn A Desert Storm Diary es. Please bring your camera with fully how to tune and basic instrument mainte- Has the 1991 Persian Gulf War become charged batteries to class. Instructor: nance. Instructor: Tammy Cantrell. the “forgotten war?” One Joliet-area vet is Jay Sternickle. Class note: Bring your guitar, tuner and picks. determined to make sure the Gulf War is Saturdays, April 16 & 23 Mondays, April 18 to June 13 not forgotten; and has published a new 9 a.m. - noon • KCC Room D123 6:30-7:30 p.m. • KCC Room D123 book to help preserve the stories of Desert $65 $150 (No class May 23) Storm. Learn more about Desert Storm as author and combat photographer Jay Sternickle shares his “Desert Storm Diary.” Playing the Ukulele Get started with the ukulele by learning Sternickle served with the US Army’s 24th basic chords and strum patterns at a pace Infantry Division during the 1991 Gulf War. Jeffrey “Jay” designed for first-time players. This class During Desert Storm, he worked as an Sternickle is for those who have never played an Army public affairs specialist and was part is a gifted speaker, teacher, and local instrument before. You’ll learn the basics of a combat camera team. Sternickle will historian. For several years, he served as of chords, strum patterns, finger picking, share his personal stories, photographs a docent at the historic music notation and songs. Even if you’ve and video, and examine the key events of Gaylord Building in tried guitar and thought it was too hard, MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR Operation Desert Storm. Instructor: Jay Lockport and led tours you’ll be surprised by how soon you’re Sternickle. along the I & M Canal. playing songs on the ukulele. Instructor: Class note: Jay’s book is included in the cost of Jay has taught for more than 20 years at Tammy Cantrell. the class. community colleges, elementary schools, Class note: bring your ukulele, tuner and picks. Tuesday, April 5 libraries, and other community venues. Jay 9 a.m. - noon • KCC Room D123 Mondays, April 18 to June 13 currently teaches at Joliet Junior College. 5:30-6:30 p.m. • KCC Room D123 $39, includes Sternicle’s book. Previously, Jay spent five years in the U.S. $150 (No class May 23) Army and served on a combat camera team during the 1991 Persian Gulf War. He has a bachelor’s degree in photojournalism from Southern Illinois University and completed graduate work in instructional design tech- nology at Western Illinois University. With a diverse background which includes training in photography, film, journalism, education, history, computers, and theater, Jay loves to share his knowledge and instill a love of learning in others. 20 Registration & Info. 815-802-8206
Spanish Interpretation: Community Interpreting Interpreters are needed in public service areas. If you love helping people, have Register online at www.kcc.edu/comejoinus IN-PERSON a good ear for language and can speak Spanish, you should consider working as a America’s Boating Course Spanish interpreter. Individuals unable to This is an introductory course for all communicate in English or with limited En- recreational boaters produced by Amer- glish proficiency often cannot gain access ica’s Boating Club (r) (the U.S. Power to services and are at considerable risk for Squadrons, USPS) and taught by USPS receiving inappropriate care because of certified instructors. It covers boat and the language barrier. This course teaches hull types, selecting a boat, required safety the skills necessary to become an effective equipment, operator responsibilities, boat interpreter including skits and plenty of handling, personal watercraft operation, practice. Participants must be fluent in fueling procedures, water sports safety, both English and Spanish before enroll- trailering, nautical rules of the road, navi- ment. Instructor: Guadalupe Sorich. Mesh Spring Flower Wreath gation lights and sound signals, emergency Mondays, April 25 to June 6 Give your front door a blooming make- equipment and procedures, homeland (No class May 30) over. In this class, you will create a security regulations, state of Illinois 6-9 p.m. • KCC Room D124 beautiful spring flower wreath made from regulations, and more. Instructor: $99 deco mesh to hang on your door or wall. Robert Potter. No experience necessary. All materials Class notes: Open to participants age 12 and supplied. You’ll keep the wreath you make. over. Those under age 18 require parental Instructor: Amber Gocken. signature at first class. This course meets the requirements of states and territories that have Cash in on Tuesday, April 26 mandatory safe boating education laws and is 6-9 p.m. • KCC Room D151 accepted by the state of Illinois as meeting the your talent $42, includes supplies. training requirements for boat operators born after Jan. 1, 1998 to operate a craft of 10HP or more. Come at 6:15 p.m. the first night to Creating Life Balances Continuing Education is Is your day-to-day schedule hectic? Do you purchase materials. looking for part-time put everyone else first while your physical Wednesdays, May 18 to June 15 6:30-8:45 p.m. • KCC Room D124 instructors to teach in a and mental health are on the back burner? $12, An additional $55 for course variety of personal If you rush around, but accomplishing very materials must be to be paid to the enrichment courses. little, setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, instructor at the first class. Members Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals of the same household may share will help. This workshop will show how to materials for an additional $10 per New course achieve balance, clarify your ideas, focus person. ideas are your efforts, use your time and resources welcome. productively, while increasing your chanc- es of achieving what you want. Instructor: –––– Examples –––– Tracy Kelch. • Conversational Spanish Tuesday, May 3 • Culinary • Painting 6-8 p.m. • Fiber arts • Floral arranging KCC Room D123 • Smart phone technology $29 Log on to: continuinged.kcc.edu It is always a pleasure to deal scroll to “Become an Instructor” with KCC – the instruction is click on “Complete the Form” top quality. – Judy O Email: continuinged@kcc.edu Registration & Info. 815-802-8206 21
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