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GO GUIDE CORPORATE & COMMUNITY EDUCATION AUG-DEC 2021
GO GUIDE
Table of Contents
FEATURED ICC FACULTY WORKSHOPS . . . . . . . . 2-3
ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION
COURSE LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15
PEORIA ART GUILD CLASSES
& FIND A MAJOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
TRAFFIC SAFETY, MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AND
PHARMACY TECH PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
WHY ICC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
FALL REGISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TRANSFER INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
PROGRAMS OF STUDY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
SCHOLARSHIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
“THROUGH LEARNING, MINDS CHANGE.
WE BELIEVE BY CHANGING MINDS,
WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.”
FEATURED
FACULTY
WORKSHOPS
SM
Melissa Grunow Dr. Rafeeq Al-Hashemi
Melissa Grunow is the author Aaron earned his PhD in philosophy
of I Don’t Belong Here: Essays and religion from the University of
and the four-time award-winning Dayton, and his MA in philosophy
memoir, Realizing River City. from the University of Oklahoma.
Her work has appeared in He taught in Ohio for several
Brevity, River Teeth,The Nervous years before coming to ICC in
Breakdown, Two Hawks Quarterly, 2015. In addition to questions of
New Plains Review, and Blue meaning, he is most interested in
Lyra Review, among many others. ethics and philosophy of religion.
Her essays have been nominated He has published academic work
for a Pushcart Prize and Best of on the 20th century philosopher
the Net, as well as listed in the Ludwig Wittgenstein, the medieval
Best American Essays notables
philosopher and theologian Thomas
2016, 2018, and 2019. She is an
Aquinas, and on virtue ethics.
assistant professor of English at
Illinois Central College. Visit her
website at melissagrunow.com PHILOSOPHERS THINK
ABOUT LIFE’S MEANING
TURNING MEMORIES Does life have a meaning? Many
INTO MEMOIR: WRITING people wonder if it does. Maybe
YOUR LIFE STORY you do, too. We’ll look at just a few
ways philosophers have answered
Have you always wanted to
the question of life’s meaning.
tell a story about your life but
didn’t know where to start? Cost: $20
This workshop will introduce
participants to the fundamentals Thursday, August 19
of memoir writing, including key 6:00pm – 7:30pm
terms and elements of writing Peoria Campus, Hickory 108
craft. We’ll try a variety of writing Thursday, August 26
prompts so you can generate 6:00pm – 7:30pm
some early material and leave Peoria Campus, Hickory 108
with the tools and inspiration
you need to write the rest of
your story.
Cost: $20
Thursday, September 23
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Wednesday, October 13
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Tuesday, November 9
6:00pm – 7:30pm
East Peoria Campus,
Academic Building, 311A
Adult Community Education
Adult Community Programs are noncredit, personal enrichment workshops
that cover a variety of topics, such as history, art, computers, language,
gardening, crafts, cooking, film, fitness, home, and special interests.
ARTS & LEISURE DRAWING ARTWORK WEEK 3:
In this class, we will create a IT’S A PAINT PARTY
BOOK FOLDING 101 picture based on what we see. A quart of paint or two arial painting
There is a way to take an old book We will explore the beauty of using a string and a quart of paint.
and turn it into a piece of art! How? nature and discover things that Create on a large canvas a large
Book folding!! Create your own we may have never noticed before. abstract painting inspired by you.
masterpiece by learning how to With basic art techniques, we will
bring out the artist in you. Every Supplies: Two quarts of inexpensive
design, fold, and cut pages of a hard paint in your choice of color and a
covered book. If you’re familiar with week features a different medium.
Be sure to have the supplies noted large pre stretched canvas.
relief sculptures, you’ll appreciate the The bigger the better.
technique of book folding. It’s an art on hand for the class.
medium that is truly unique and will
WEEK 1: TOUCH DRAWING Cost: $25
make a great gift or discussion piece
In this technique a smooth surfaced Monday, September 27
for any room.
is rolled with an ink. Paper is then 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Supplies: Pencil, Ruler, One placed over the paint. We will Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 106
Hardcover 300-305 page Book explore the techniques that create Terry Spayer
a picture using your hand. This is
Cost: $25 a form of printmaking with dynamic
results.
Wednesday, August 25
6:00 pm – 8:00pm Supplies: Pencils, Red, yellow and
- or - blue paint, Black and white tempera
Wednesday, September 15 paint, Brushes
6:00 pm – 8:00pm
Peoria Campus, Hickory 105 Cost: $25
Andre Ware
Monday, September 13
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 106
Terry Spayer
WEEK 2: DEVELOPING
WITH ACRYLICS
You will begin with a light sketch of
a theme. Together we will start with WEEK 4: SKETCHING
the basic colors. Once we get going Participants will discover how to see
you will find yourself breaking away things around them more closely by
from the group and taking on a style looking at these objects in a more
of your own. critical manner. We will put them on
drawing paper.
Supplies: Pencils, Red, yellow and
blue paint, Black and white tempera Supplies: Sketchbook, Sketching
paint, Brushes pencils, Eraser.
Cost: $25 Cost: $25
Monday, September 20 Monday, October 4
6:00pm – 8:00pm 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 106 Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 106
Terry Spayer Terry Spayer
WEEK 7: CUBISM WEEK 10: DEVELOPING
During this session WITH ACRYLICS II
participants will learn about Together we will start with the basic
cubism as we play with color colors. Once we get going you will
in a whimsical way to create find yourself breaking away from the
an Autumn tree that uses brilliant group and taking on a style of your
color that presents the tree in a own.
reflective new perspective.
Supplies: Pencils, Red, yellow and
Supplies: Good quality of white blue paint, Black and white tempera
drawing paper, Good quality of paint, Brushes
markers in an assortment of Cost: $25
WEEK 5: colors, and a chiseled black
Sharpie marker. Monday, November 29
PICASSO PORTRAIT 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Participants will explore Pablo Cost: $25 Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 106
Picasso the most famous abstract Terry Spayer
artist ever. We will follow Picassos Monday, November 1
techniques to create a portrait in 6:00pm – 8:00pm
the Picasso style using all different
WEEK 11:
Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 106
perspectives of shapes. Terry Spayer IT’S A PAINT PARTY II
A quart of paint or two arial painting
Supplies: Black thick Sharpie marker, using a string and a quart of paint.
WEEK 8: PERSPECTIVE Create on a large canvas a large
Colored pencils, good quality white This session will explore perspective
drawing paper, and good quality of abstract painting inspired by you.
with spheres, cubes, and cylinders.
markers. Our session begins by learning how Supplies: Two quarts of inexpensive
to draw these shapes. We then paint in your choice of color and
Cost: $25 will progress to where their layout a large pre stretched canvas. The
Monday, October 18 intertwines in harmony to create a bigger the better.
6:00pm – 8:00pm one of a kind picture.
Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 106 Cost: $25
Supplies: white drawing paper,
Terry Spayer colored pencils, eraser and a ruler. Monday, December 6
Cost: $25 6:00pm – 8:00pm
WEEK 6: PASTELS Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 106
During this session we will be Monday, November 8 Terry Spayer
traveling in our mind to a farmhouse 6:00pm – 8:00pm
on a prairie. Done in soft pastels, we Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 106
will build a gentle farmhouse scene. Terry Spayer
WEEK 12: SKETCHING II
Participants will be gain experience Participants will discover how to see
drawing, perspective and techniques things around them more closely by
working with pastels. WEEK 9: looking at these objects in a more
TOUCH DRAWING II critical manner. We will put them on
Supplies: Black Artagain paper, In this technique a smooth surfaced drawing paper.
colored white pencil, a box of soft is rolled with an ink. Paper is then
placed over the paint. We will Supplies: Sketchbook, Sketching
pastels in assorted colors. pencils, Eraser.
explore the techniques that create
Cost: $25 a picture using your hand. This is
a form of printmaking with dynamic Cost: $25
Monday, October 25 results.
6:00pm – 8:00pm Monday, December 13
Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 106 Supplies: Pencils, Red, yellow and 6:00pm – 8:00pm
blue paint, Black and white tempera Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 106
Terry Spayer
paint, Brushes Terry Spayer
Cost: $25
Monday, November 15
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 106
Terry Spayer
FINANCIAL HOW TO SELL YOUR HOUSE
Whether you are thinking about
HOW TO BUY A HOUSE downsizing or just looking for a
change of address, this seminar
Buying your first house can seem will provide the basic information
a little overwhelming. This seminar needed to sell your current house.
will provide the basic information a Topics covered: the best and worse
consumer needs to buy a house, with times to sell, understanding the
special attention given to the first- market, determining a reasonable
time buyer. The complete process listing price, advertising, disclosures,
will be covered: including getting showings, negotiating a contract,
(and staying) pre-approved for a inspections, appraisals, problems
loan, searching for the right house, that can arise, and closing on the
negotiating a contract, earnest house.
money, inspections, appraisals,
disclosures, and closing on the Cost: $25
house.
Tuesday, September 14
Cost: $25 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Peoria Campus, Hickory 108
Tuesday, September 7 Greg McCoy
6:00pm – 8:00pm RETIREMENT
Peoria Campus, Hickory 108 PLANNING TODAY
Greg McCoy WEALTH CREATION TODAY
Nearly every successful professional This class explains how to keep
could benefit from increased financial more of what you earn and make
fluency. This personal finance your money work harder for you.
course for professionals ages 35-50 Whether you are just beginning to
uses a comprehensive, unbiased develop a retirement plan, or you are
approach to deliver rewards over a rapidly approaching retirement, you
lifetime. Topics will include life and should enroll in this course. You will
wealth planning, barriers to wealth learn how to define long-term goals
accumulation, tax- advantaged and gain practical information you
investment vehicles, managing family can apply immediately. The course
finances, and investment strategies. includes a 224-page illustrated
A spouse or guest may attend at no textbook. A spouse or guest may
additional charge. attend at no additional charge.
Cost: $50 Cost: $50
Enroll for either Tuesday sessions Enroll for either Tuesday sessions
or Thursday sessions or Thursday sessions:
Tuesdays, September 28 Tuesdays, October 19
& October 5 & October 26
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm - or -
- or - Thursdays, October 21
Thursdays, September 30 & October 28
& October 7
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Peoria Campus, Hickory 131
Peoria Campus, Hickory 108 Jay Goldstein, Jeffrey Bailey,
Jay Goldstein, Whitney Goldstein Jayme Bailey
THE INSTITUTE FOR THE INSTITUTE FOR THE INSTITUTE FOR
FINANCIAL EDUCATION FINANCIAL EDUCATION: FINANCIAL EDUCATION:
WORKSHOPS PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN TAXES AND THE IRS
The Institute for Financial Education FORGIVENESS • Where do our taxes go?
is a non-profit organization dedicated • Different types of student loans • Do I need a tax advisor?
to providing financial literacy by • Different types of payment plans • Tax avoidance
bringing educational resources • How to properly set up loans • Tax-free savings
directly to the public. for PSLF • Tax-deferral vs tax deductible
vs tax-free
THE INSTITUTE FOR Cost: Free
• Why you shouldn’t wait
FINANCIAL EDUCATION: Tuesday, September 7 to getyour refund
SOCIAL SECURITY 6:00pm-7:00pm
Cost: Free
PLANNING 101 Online Class
Tuesday, October 19
This class explains how to keep 6:00pm-7:00pm
Understanding the basics of THE INSTITUTE FOR
Online Class
Social Security FINANCIAL EDUCATION:
FEDERAL BENEFITS 101 THE INSTITUTE FOR
· How to optimize your benefits
• Why and what federal employees
· Advantages of applying after need to plan for FINANCIAL EDUCATION:
full retirement age
• Basic options for insurance MEDICARE BASICS: WHAT
· How are your benefits calculated? YOU NEED TO KNOW
• How to calculate my pension
· How cost-of-living adjustments In this class, learn about Medicare
• Retirement eligibility guidelines
affect your Social Security
• Common mistakes made in the TSP Parts A and B and what each
Cost: Free individual part covers. Discover what
Cost: Free your financial responsibility is under
Tuesday, August 17, Medicare and gain insight into the
6:00pm-7:00pm Tuesday, September 14 different plans/supplements that are
6:00pm-7:00pm available to you and the pros and
Online Class cons of each. Uncover hidden costs
Online Class
that can be prevented through proper
THE INSTITUTE FOR planning and learn how to navigate
FINANCIAL EDUCATION: THE INSTITUTE FOR Medicare Part D (Drug Coverage)
FINANCIAL FITNESS FINANCIAL EDUCATION: and the (“Doughnut Hole”).
• Cash flow management TEN STEPS TO FINANCIAL Cost: Free
• Basics of tax planning FREEDOM
Tuesday, November 2
• Creating a financial road map • Find your net income 6:00pm-7:00pm
• Introduction to estate planning • Calculate expenses and profit Online Class
• Overcoming obstacles • Set financial goals
to creating wealth • Create a budget THE INSTITUTE FOR
• Maximum savings • Shift from credit to cash
and investment plans FINANCIAL EDUCATION:
• Know the difference between ADVANCED SOCIAL
investment and expense
Cost: Free SECURITY PLANNING
Cost: Free • Break-even analysis–should you
Tuesday, August 31
6:00pm-7:00pm collect at age 62, 66, or 70?
Online Class Tuesday, October 12 • Delayed retirement credits–earn 8%
6:00pm – 7:00pm per year guaranteed for 4 or 8 years
Online Class • File and suspend–file for your Social
Security suspend and let your
spouse collect 50% of your benefits
• Learn how to collect IRA’s and let
your Social Security grow 8% per year
• How are your benefits calculated?
• How cost of living adjustments
affects your Social Security
Cost: Free
Tuesday, November 9
6:00pm-7:00pm
Online Class
CANNABIS EDUCATION 1861 – CAMPAIGNS, PART 1
Confused about what the legislation This class will discuss in detail the lead
and uses for cannabis, hemp and/ up to the first major battle of the American
or CBD? Beginning in October, we Civil War at Manassas Junction, VA.
will launch a series of free workshops We will examine the disposition of the
about cannabis uses and industry troops, the terrain around Bull Run
issues. If you want to learn more stream, and the numerous accounts of
about medicinal uses of cannabis, insubordination and incompetency that
dispensary job requirements, led to a Union defeat and a Confederate
industry laws & regulations, or basic victory. We will review the Affair at
terminology relating to cannabis, Blackburn’s Ford, the battle on July 21,
HEALTH & SAFETY please check or website this fall or 1861, the Union retreat, and the impacts
email us at communityed@icc.edu for of the first battle.
more information or to suggest topics.
MEDITATION FOR Cost: $25
SPIRITUAL AWARENESS Monday, October 11
Meditation helps reduce stress, HISTORY 6:00pm – 9:00pm
develop productivity, and improve Zoom class
concentration. The emphasis in Christina Smith
this class is on finding balance in our 1861 – SECESSION AND
lives and, more importantly, spiritual FORT SUMTER
fulfillment. Meditation is simple and
1861 – CAMPAIGNS, PART 2
can be practiced at home, at school, The winter of 1860/1861 was known This class continues with the American
or at work. We will cover the physical, as secession winter. The time Civil War after the First Battle of Bull
mental, emotional, and spiritual between the election of Abraham Run through the end of the first year.
benefits of meditation. Developing the Lincoln and the April firing on Fort We will examine the battleground in
meditation technique, difficulties with Sumter. This class discusses the Missouri as well as the rise of General
sitting and focusing, and stilling the events from the time Lincoln was George McClellan to commander and
mind will also be addressed. elected, the first wave of secession, the fighting in the Eastern Theater. We
the Confederate bombardment of will learn how the Joint Committee on
Cost: Free Fort Sumter that led to the Union the Conduct of the War originated and
evacuation, and the second wave of its first investigation in 1861. Finally, we
Thursdays, October 7- October 28 secession of the upper south. will discuss the Navy’s evolution and
6:30 pm – 7:45 pm Cost: $25 coordination with the Armies as they
Zoom class prepare for battle on the rivers in the
Mary Kay Berjohn, Monday, September 13 east and west.
Harold Berjohn, Dr. Prem Bhatia, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Suraaj Bhatia Zoom class Cost: $25
Christina Smith
Monday, October 25
WHAT IS MENTAL 1861 – PREPARING FOR WAR 6:00pm – 9:00pm
HEALTH FIRST AID This class examines the initial Zoom class
reactions to the American Civil War. Christina Smith
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is
more than just a training program, We will discuss the Washington DC
it emphasizes and encourages you defense strategy, the reaction to the
to BeTheDifference where and when first call of state volunteers, and the
you can. Join us for this informational attack on Harper’s Ferry arsenal.
workshop and learn how MHFA We will learn about the Union
could benefit your life, career, and and Confederate war strategies,
organization. operations, and organization of
their armies and navies. We will
Cost: Free also explore the opening skirmishes
in Western VA leading up the first
Monday, September 20 major battle of the Civil War.
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 105 Cost: $25
Ann Banks Monday, September 27
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Cost: Free Zoom class
Christina Smith
Monday, October 18
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 105
Ann BanksARLINGTON, A HISTORY DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
FROM ROBERT E. LEE’S
LANGUAGE BASICS-ALL CAMERAS
HOME TO NATIONAL Whether you are new to digital
CEMETERY HABLA ESPAÑOL? photography or have experience,
Arlington National Cemetery has a This course is designed for those you’ll learn how to get the most out of
long history dating back to George with little or no knowledge of Spanish your camera (point & shoot or DSLR).
Washington. Before the Civil War who want to learn the basics. This Composing images, exposure control,
Arlington House was the home of is a perfect course in preparation for white balance control, and camera
Robert E. Lee and his wife Mary. spring break and vacation, because mechanics will keep you discovering
This class will explore the strategic conversational Spanish is the focus. what else your camera can do. Bring
value behind confiscating Arlington Learn how to speak and understand your camera (any type), a charged-
House at the beginning of the Civil common verbs and phrases that will up battery, a fresh SD memory card,
War, the evolution of the property help you ask for help, order food, and camera manual each week. One
from fortifications, contraband camp understand directions, and enjoy a session will be an offsite class shoot.
to burial ground for Union soldiers. different culture. This course will be Cost: $135
We will discuss the postwar sectional both practical and fun!
relations and the creation of the Tuesdays, August 17, 24, 31
Confederate section of the cemetery Cost: $105 September 21, October 5, 12
as well as how the Lee family legally 5:30pm-7:30pm
obtained title to Arlington in 1882. Thursdays, September 9– Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 103
October 14 Ann Conver
Cost: $25 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Peoria Campus, Hickory 105
Monday, November 8 Roberto Ortega
6:00pm – 9:00pm DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Zoom class BASICS-INTERMEDIATE
Christina Smith PHOTOGRAPHY
If you have a basic understanding
of your camera and want to learn
CELL PHONE how to do more and improve your
SHERMAN’S MARCH photographic eye, this workshop
TO THE SEA PHOTOGRAPHY is the next step. Composition and
Wondering how to get those great exposure control will be explored in
This course provides an overview
pictures with your smart phone? depth with the “best picture in camera”
to General William Tecumseh
Come spend two hours learning what as the goal. It’s recommended to
Sherman’s March to the Sea. We
buttons to push, how to delete the have taken the Digital Photography
will review both the Atlanta and
images you don’t want, stylize the Basics class first. Bring your camera,
North Carolina campaigns. We will
keepers, organize your photos,send a charged-up battery, a fresh SD
discuss Sherman’s overall strategic
them to family and friends. card, tripod and camera manual each
and tactical plans; follow the army
through the long march; and learn week. One or more sessions will be
Cost: $25 offsite class shoots.
how soldiers adapted to this new type
of campaigning. We will examine Thursday, August 26 Cost: $135
the Union armies’ relationships with 5:30pm-7:30pm
southern whites and blacks. We will Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 103 Wednesday, August 18, 25,
also consider the ways that Sherman Ann Conver September 1, 22, October 6, 13
and his march are remembered after - or - 5:30pm-7:30pm
the war. Thursday, October 14 Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 103
5:30pm-7:30pm Ann Conver
Cost: $25 Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 103
Ann Conver
Monday, November 29
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Zoom class
Christina SmithSPECIAL INTERESTS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE:
THE REALITY OF ITS IMPACT
AARP SMART DRIVER Dr. Charles West will share how
COURSE Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing
the face of technology, business,
Cars have changed over the education, and home life. AI impacts
years. So have traffic rules, driving millions of lives now and many
conditions, and the roads you travel millions more in the not-so-distant
every day. By taking the AARP future. Some jobs will be lost, while
Smart Driver Course, you will new jobs will be created. Lives will
learn the current rules of the road, be made easier as we will live longer
defensive driving techniques, and with AI augmentation. You will not
proven safety strategies to help want to miss exploring the impact AI
keep you safe while on the road. innovations have on society now and
Completion of this class may qualify what exciting possibilities lie ahead.
you for a discount on your driving
insurance. Please check with your Cost: Free EMPLOYMENT LAW
insurance provider to verify. Must Thursday, November 11
attend full eight hours of training The People’s Law School is
6:00pm-8:00pm presented in conjunction with the
to receive certificate. The AARP Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 108
Fee is $20.00 for AARP members Peoria County Bar Association.
Charles West
& $25.00 for nonmembers that
Cost: Free
can be paid before class on the
day of the class. Bring your AARP PEOPLE’S LAW Tuesday, November 2
membership card, driver’s license SCHOOL: LANDLORD 6:00pm-8:00pm
& pen. Must attend full 4 hours Zoom class
both days to qualify for insurance
AND TENANT LAW
discount required by the state of The People’s Law School is
Illinois. Arrive 20 minutes early presented in conjunction with the PEOPLE’S LAW SCHOOL:
for class sign in. Cash or check Peoria County Bar Association. FAMILY LAW
payable to AARP due at the time
of class. Please bring the correct Overview of landlord/tenant law, The People’s Law School is
amount if paying by cash. The including the Forcible Entry and presented in conjunction with the
instructor is a volunteer and is Detainer Act. Topics would include: Peoria County Bar Association.
certified by the Illinois Secretary leases, evictions (with and without a
of State. lease), proper procedural notice and An Overview of the Divorce Process.
case law, and pragmatic suggestions Topics will include a discussion of the
Cost: $20 for AARP members, and guidelines for landlords and legal divorce process in general, as
$25 for Nonmembers tenants during a pandemic. well as specified discussions about
decision making and parenting time,
Tuesday, September 7 Cost: Free child support, property division and
& Wednesday, September 8, maintenance.
8:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, October 20
Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 108 6:00pm-8:00pm Cost: Free
Dr.Bill Gardner Zoom class
-or- Jim Rochford and Nick Rochfor Wednesday, November 10
Tuesday, November 16 & 6:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday, November 17, Zoom class
PEOPLE’S LAW SCHOOL: Susan Butler, Kelly Giraudo,
8:30am-12:30pm
Peoria Campus, Hickory Hall 108
ESTATE PLANNING Tami Meister, Amanda Stanley,
Dr.Bill Gardner The People’s Law School is presented Kayla Hickey
in conjunction with the Peoria County
Bar Association. PEOPLE’S LAW SCHOOL:
CRIMINAL LAW
Planning for life and death in the State
of Illinois. A discussion about estate The People’s Law School is
planning through wills and trusts presented in conjunction with the
during life and the legal processes Peoria County Bar Association.
that follow after death.
Cost: Free
Cost: Free
Wednesday, November 17
Wednesday, October 27 6:00pm-8:00pm
6:00pm-8:00pm Zoom class
Zoom class
David Wiest and Kyle TompkinsSM
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-Zig Ziglar
ICC Corporate Education offers the training needed for professional
success. Choose from dozens of workshops, leadership series,
technical and IT training. We will customize to meet your
organizational needs. Below is a small sampling of what we offer.
LEADERSHIP SERIES: MANAGEMENT
Transformational Leadership WORKSHOPS
Servant Leadership Series Companies wanting to train employees
Difficult Conversations may be eligible for assistance to cover
Adaptive Leadership Series Generation Gaps up to 100% of training costs. Contact
Conflict Negotiation Norm Griffin, Business Service
IT TRAINING: Representative with Career Link
Microsoft Office Products Teamwork and Team Building
for details.
Coding Bootcamp Emotional Intelligence in the
Email: ngriffin@careerlink16.com
Workplace
PSI Project Management
If you would like to meet with
EMPLOYEE WORKSHOPS: TECHNICAL TRAINING: a representative of Corporate
Education to see how we can
CDL
Customer Service help your organization, please
Welding contact us at:
Essential Workplace Skills
CNC Machining CorporateEd@icc.edu | 309-690-6900
Workplace Harassment
OSHA
Sales
Time Management PERSONAL OR TEAM
DEVELOPMENT:
DIVERSITY TOPICS:
Diversity and Inclusion DiSC 360
Generation Gaps Strengths Finder
Unconscious Bias Whole Brain ThinkingSM
LUNCH AND LEARN FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Corporate Education is offering lunchtime professional development sessions. Each topic will give you practical information and
actions that you can use in your job right away. These lunch-and-learn webinars will be held twice a month, on Wednesdays via
Zoom. You don’t even have to leave your office.
PERSONAL BRANDING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Wednesday, September 8 AT WORK Wednesday, November 17
12:00 noon-1:30 pm Wednesday, October 6 12:00 noon-1:30 pm
12:00 noon-1:30 pm
GOAL SETTING AND HANDLING A DIFFICULT
GETTING THINGS DONE DELIVERING CUSTOMER
Wednesday, September 22 CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Wednesday, December 1
12:00 noon-1:30 pm Wednesday, October 20 2:00 noon-1:30 pm
12:00 noon-1:30 pm
MEETING MANAGEMENT
WORKLIFE BALANCE Wednesday, December 15
Wednesday, November 3 12:00 noon-1:30 pm
12:00 noon-1:30 pmDO YOU WANT
TO TEACH FOR
COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
AT ICC?
PEORIA ART GUILD Do you have special knowledge
Peoria Art Guild takes pride in offering a wide array of classes for in a subject or skills in a hobby
all ages in a variety of media. This Fall we’ll be offering Live Art Demo that might interest others in our
with Professional Author and Illustrator Camron Johnson, Abstract community? Do you love sharing
Painting class for kids and adults, 6-Week Pottery Series, Cigar Box your interests with others?
Guitar Workshop, Pysanky, Shibori Tie-Dye, Beginning Watercolor, Consider teaching a community
Introduction to Photography, Sewing Machine Crash Course for both education course at ICC.
kids and adults, Sewing with a Pattern, Pour Sip Paint Nights,
For more information, email
Introduction to Photography, Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Jewelry,
CommunityEd@icc.edu
Metal Piercing and Metal Stamping.
For our class schedule please visit Peoriaartguild.org/currentclasses
WHAT SHOULD I MAJOR IN?
DO YOU WANTTO
TEACH FOR Annie Bell, Dream of Monday - Benefits:
CORPORATE Career Direction Professional
• Abilities are measured objectively
EDUCATION Did you know that every course of (3 hour test battery)
study and every occupation uses
AT ICC? specific abilities? Therefore, finding • 30+ pages of personalized
the learning and work environment reports will be navigated with
If you are a professional with a in which you will be most satisfied a career expert
business-related or technology and successful is dependent on
degree, industry certifications or knowing your unique pattern of • Feel confident communicating
abilities. Unlike interest inventories your strengths
at least five years’work experience,
and you have a desire to share and standardized testing, this • Understand the “why” behind
your knowledge with others, course will measure your natural your behaviors and motives
consider teaching part-time for aptitudes, which do not change
throughout life, using the Highlands • Identify the future learning
Corporate Education.
Ability Battery (HAB). Together environment in which you
we will assess your strengths to will thrive AND improve current
Contact us at explore career matches, college school performance
majors, and training programs.
CorporateEd@icc.edu • Results are strengths focused.
Each participant will develop a
for more information. personalized path for success in No one can fail.
a fun, interactive, and hands-on
Visit DreamofMonday.com
environment.
for more information.
Cost: $140
Thursdays, September 9, 23, 30
6:30pm-8:30 pm
Peoria Campus, Hickory 125
Annie BellTRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM
This National Safety Council DDC-4 class is offered onsite at the Corporate
and Community Education in Hickory Hall on the Illinois Central College
Peoria Campus several times a month. This four-hour program presented
in an interactive format will give you the opportunity to improve your traffic
skills, decrease the possibility of future traffic violations as well as reduce
the possibility of serious collisions.
The Peoria County Traffic Safety Program serves as an alternative for
individuals who have been charged with minor traffic violations. It is a
court approved course offered in partnership with the Circuit Court of the
Tenth Judicial Circuit, Peoria County, State of Illinois. The course fee is
$70. Payment must be made in full at the time of registration. There are no PHARMACY
TECHNICIAN
refunds. Cost and conditions are subject to change without notice.
Register by phone: (309) 690-6900
Register online: icc.edu/corporate-community-education/traffic-safety/
PROGRAM
The Pharmacy Technician course is
12 weeks of classroom instruction for
individuals interested in a career as
a Pharmacy Technician. This course
will give you a solid foundation in
the skills necessary for employment
as a Pharmacy Technician and will
prepare you for the PTCB (Pharmacy
Technician Certification Board) exam.
Learn about the origin and history of
pharmacy, calculating doses, drug
regulation and controls, transcribing
physician’s orders, correct medication
packaging, and much more.
Cost: $1,850
Watch for Dates
Hickory Hall
FREE MOTORCYCLE
SKILLS TRAINING
This program is administered by the Illinois Department
of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety. Illinois Central
College and local community agencies sponsor this program
as a public service. Classes are offered for both beginner
and experienced riders and are held at multiple locations
throughout Illinois.
Registration/Questions:
icc.edu/motorcycle
motorcyclehelp@cce.icc.edu
800-252-3348
icc.edu/motorcycleICC
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• Our students who transfer to a four-year institution are more
likely to graduate with a higher GPA than those who start at
a four-year institution.
• Our instructors are professional educators. They focus on
you and not just research. They can translate the academic
theory into real-world experiences.
• You’ll be prepared for your next move. Whether you are
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• For ¼ the cost of a four-year school, and even less when
compared to private schools, you receive the education
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without the burden of student loans.
• Use the money you save to further your education, buy a car,
or put a down payment on a house.
• With lower costs, payment plans, and over 600 ICC
scholarships available, you can achieve your goals
with little to no debt.
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to a living wage.
• There are over 150 programs available with flexible
scheduling to fit your needs.
• The curriculum is aligned with industry requirements.
• An ICC credential gives you the career readiness to
provide for you and your family.
• You will be an important part of strengthening our community.Pick up an extra skill
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areas of Study
Agriculture, Food Finance Law, Public Safety,
& Natural Resources Accounting
Corrections & Security
Agriculture 9-1-1 Services
Diesel Powered Equipment Technology (DPET) Government & Criminal Justice
Dietetics
Horticulture: Turfgrass/Landscaping
Public Administration Fire Science Technology
Political Science Law Enforcement
Social Work Paralegal
Architecture Pre-Law
& Construction Health Science
Architecture/Construction Central Supply Services Manufacturing
Commercial Refrigeration Dental Hygienist CNC Machine Operator
Home Performance EMT/Paramedic Industrial Maintenance Technology
HVAC Technology Health Information Technology Machine Tool Technology
Medical Assistant Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Arts, A/V Technology Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical: Office/Coder Welding Technology
& Communications Nursing: CNA/LPN/RN
Art Occupational Therapy Assistant Science, Technology,
Communication/Public Relations Phlebotomist
Dance Physical Therapist Assistant Engineering & Mathematics
English Radiographer Biology
Foreign Language Respiratory Therapist Chemistry
Graphic Arts: Design/Multimedia Surgical Technologist Engineering
Graphic Communications: Print/Digital Environmental Science
Interior Design Hospitality & Tourism Geology
Mathematics
Mass Communication/Journalism Culinary Arts
Music Restaurant Management Meteorology
Theatre Physics
Pre-Chiropractic
Business Management Human Services Pre-Med/Pre-Dental
Drug and Alcohol Counselor Training Pre-Pharmacy
& Administration Early Childhood Education: Basic/Advanced Pre-Physical Therapy
Actuarial Science Geography Pre-Veterinary
Business Administration History Statistics
Business: Office/Management International Studies
Economics Liberal Arts
Philosophy
Transportation,
International Business
Music: Industry/Business Psychology Distribution & Logistics
Sociology Automotive Technology
Education & Training Caterpillar Dealer
Education: Elementary/Secondary Information Technology Service Technology (CATTK)
General Motors Automotive
Education: Special/Early Childhood Cisco Certified Networking
Service Educational Program (GMASEP)
Family and Consumer Sciences Computer Information Systems
Computer Networking & Administration Supply Chain Management
Fitness Trainer
Computer Programming Truck Driver Training
Interpreter Preparation
Library Technical Secure Software Development
Physical Education Web Systems & Development undecided
We can work with you to match your
interests and abilities with a program
of study. Visit: icc.edu/careercoach
to learn more.Scholarships
The ICC Educational Foundation awards
$900,000
in scholarships each year.
Complete just one application
to be eligible for
600+ scholarships.
Scholarship eligibility varies,
allowing all an opportunity
to be awarded a scholarship.
ICC scholarship applications will be
accepted through March 1, 2022.
icc.edu/scholarships“THROUGH LEARNING, MINDS CHANGE. WE BELIEVE BY CHANGING MINDS, WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.”
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