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Our Career Development and Technology classes can prepare you for new the personal and professional challenges that you're ready to take on. Our instructors have decades of experience in their field and will offer you the knowledge you need to make yourself more marketable to employers!

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Getting the Most Out of Your Computer
Career Development & Technology

This class is for the new computer user who needs to know the basic functions of computing. We will cover all the basic functions, such as copy, cut, and paste. Locate applications loaded on the computer, printing, typing a quick note, email and the art of using the internet. Once we've mastered that, we'll move onto search engines what they are and how to find information. Discuss how to pay bills on line etc. and install software and many other useful tips for the new user. Again, this class is designed for the brand new user, so our pace will be following suit! Great class with limited spots so please register early!!
2019 Winter Courses

Introduction to Microsoft Office
Career Development & Technology

This course will give you working knowledge of Microsoft Word - how to create letters, memos and basic desktop publishing. Great introduction of PowerPoint and how to put a presentation together from scratch. Lastly, an introduction to Microsoft Excel, basic spreadsheets, expense reports and simple formulas. The instructor has years of experience and makes the class very enjoyable! Come and learn today! Limited spots available so please register soon!!!
2019 Winter Courses

Intro to Photography
Career Development & Technology

This course covers basic concepts and practices of digital photography, including understanding and use of the digital camera and its settings. This course will address the basics of the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, and ISO) as it relates to photographing Portraits, Landscapes, and Action/Motion. Students will become familiar with various composition rules, as well as how to use the exposure triangle to capture creative and quality images using manual mode on their digital camera. This course will also introduce basic image storage and organization concepts as well as basic post-processing techniques using Lightroom and Photoshop.  Students must have their own DSLR camera and are encouraged to bring their laptop. It's also recommended to have access to Photoshop and Lightroom. Don't fret if you don't have access to Photoshop or Lightroom, you'll still have loads of fun!
2019 Winter Courses

Intermediate/Advanced Photography
Career Development & Technology

This course continues the exploration of photography as a creative medium. Basic knowledge of the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, and ISO) and the digital camera manual settings are required pre-requisites for this class. This course will build on the basic camera instruction provided in the Intro course, focusing on shooting RAW images, shooting for creativity, setting white balance in camera and in post-processing, different file formats, as well as simple photographic lighting techniques using natural and artificial light sources. This course will also cover more in-depth post-processing techniques and tools using Lightroom and Photoshop. Students will finish this course with a basic portfolio of fully edited and properly exposed images.  Students must have their own DSLR camera and are encouraged to bring their laptop.  It's also recommended to have access to Photoshop and Lightroom.  Don't fret if you don't have access to Photoshop or Lightroom, you'll still have loads of fun! 
2019 Winter Courses

Excel Tips, Tricks, and Traps
Career Development & Technology

Excel has almost unlimited potential to help us in our professional lives as well as our personal lives. Our Tips, Tricks and Traps class takes the student beyond the basics and provides helpful hints to make you more efficient. Learn undocumented tricks and shortcuts that will improve your knowledge and use of this powerful program. Prior knowledge of Excel is a prerequisite. Bring your questions, too, and we'll explore some real-life problems.
2019 Winter Courses
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