gavilan community education schedule of classes summer2010

8/9/2019 Gavilan Community Education Schedule of Classes Summer2010

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Over 90 Classes for Adults & Kids

New! PiYo, pg. 27

New! Budget Cooking for Summer Heat, pg. 30

New! Drawing for Teens & Adults, pg. 4

New! Science Camps: Robots, Rockets,Sea Otter Biologist & much more, pg. 5-6

Over 250 Online Classes Availableincluding Career Preparation

ClassesbeginJuneAugust

Enroll Now!

(408) 852-2801

www.gavilance.com

Summer 2010

Transform

yourSummer!


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ThinkYouCanTeach?

Water/WastewaterOperations

Paralegal

SmallBusiness

GreenBuilding&LEEDRatingSystem

CruiseShipLecturer

AutoWholesaleDealer

Pen&InkWatercolorNaturePainting

NotaryPublic

VoiceActing

Weve got new and exciting programs for you this summer as well as returning

favoritessuchasCollegeforYouthclasseswithcampsinsports,science,English,math

andmediaarts.Ifyouarelookingatstartinganewcareer,thenwehaveatonofcareer

options inwatertechnology, legal, teaching, acting orevencruisingtheworldas a

professionallecturer!

Career Choices Returning FavsCollege for Youth

Dont forget about our online course offerings.

Visit our website at www.gavilance.com.

Go to page 21for more details.As an added bonus, dont forget, we have a secure website which allows you to

register for classes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and pay by credit card.

What could be easier? See you at Gav!

408-852-2801

English&MathInstitute

ComputerGaming

Drawing

DigitalAnimation

Tennis,Softball, Baseball,Volleyball

Rockets,Robots,SpaceGeologistsandmore!

Alternate Formats:The Gavilan College Schedule of Classes is available in alternate formats, such as Braille, Large Print or E-text. Contact the

Disability Resource Center to request a copy at (408) 848-4865.

Formas Alternativas:El Catalogo y el Horario de Clases de Gaviln College est a su disposicin en diferentes formas de publicacin como en braille, parapersonas privadas de la vista, impresin grande o e-texto. Comuniquese con el Centro de Recursos de Invalidez al telefono (408)848-4865 o con el Vice Presidente de Instruccin y Servicios para estudiantes, al telefono (408) 848-4865 para solicitar su copia.

The Gavilan Joint Community College District and the Office of Community Education have made every reasonable effort to deter-mine that everything stated in this brochure is accurate. Courses, programs, instructors, class locations, together with other matterscontained herein, are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Gavilan Joint Community College District and

the Office of Community Education for reasons related to student enrollment, level of financial support, instructor availability, or forany other reason, at the discretion of the district and college.

TransformYour Summer,2010!


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College for Youth

Math: Math Basics, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry ................................................................. 3 English/Language Arts: English Institute ................................................................................... 4

Media/Tech Arts: Computer Gaming, Digital Animation ........................................................ 4

Fine Arts: Drawing .......................................................................................................................... 4

Science: ..........................................................................................................................................5-6Robots, Rockets, Science Experiments, Animal Sciences, Space Geology

Action & Sports: ................................................................................................................................ 7Tennis, Volleyball, Softball and Baseball Camps

Business & Money

Business Management: ................................................................................................................8-10Selling Techniques, Exporting, QuickBooks, eBay Stores,Small Business Success Series, Excel, Word, Web Pages, Accounting,Supervision & Management, Project Management, Business Plans, Payroll

UGotClass Online Courses: ......................................................................................................11-13Supervising & Leadership, Green Building & LEED Ratings,eMarketing Essentials Series, Social Networking for Business Series

Legal Field: .................................................................................................................................14-15Legal Secretary, Paralegal Training Program

Water Training Programs: .......................................................................................................16-17Water/Wastewater Operations, Water Treatment Plant Operations

Careers: ......................................................................................................................................18-20Medical Transcription, Medical Terminology, Notary Public, Teaching,Cruise Ship Lecturing, Auto Wholesale Dealing, Voice Acting,Online Career Training Programs

Online Classes

Over 250 classes in a wide variety of subjects ..........................................................................21-23

Leisure

Arts & Crafts: ................................................................................................................................... 24Pen & Ink and Watercolor, Drawing, Making Bath Salts, Oils, Bombs & Fizzes

Photography & Digital Media: ..................................................................................................... 25Beginning Digital Photography, SLR Photography, Re-touching Photos,

Digital Design, Portrait Photography Home & Garden: ............................................................................................................................. 26

Landscaping, Gardening, Event Planning, Floral Arrangements

Outdoors: Backpacking, Hiking Yosemite .................................................................................. 27

Health & Fitness: PiYo .............................................................................................................. 27

Music & Dance: Piano, Belly Dancing, Hula/Polynesian Dancing, East Coast Swing ......... 28

Special Interest

Languages & Writing: Spanish, Japanese, Italian, Grammar Refresher, Writing ................. 29 Cooking/Baking: Cupcake Decorating, Budget Cooking ......................................................... 30

Registration & Information

Locations & Maps .............................................................................................................................. 31

How to Register ................................................................................................................................ 32

Registration Form ............................................................................................................................. 33

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Attention: Important Information for Parents!

Registration: Register your child at www.gavilance.com. To register for Robots vs. Aliens, G Force

Rockets & Moon Blasters, Busting Myths with Cool Science and Fizz! Bang! Pop! Flash!register with Destination Science at www.destinationscience.org or call them at 888-909-2822.

Registration must be in the name of the child.

These classes are for Enrichment only and are NOT for college or K-12 credit.

Sign your child up for the grade level they will be entering in Fall. No transfers if parent

enrolls child in wrong grade level.

No cancellations or transfers permitted within 3 days of the first day of class (see cancel-lation policy on pg., 33). Note: The refund policy for Destination Science Camps statesthat requests received 30 or more days prior to the start of the enrolled camp session willbe refunded all fees minus a $40 processing fee. Transfers between sessions & locations arepermitted if space is available.

Students must be under 18 to attend College for Youth Classes.

Safety: Children under 13 not allowed on campus unattended or unsupervised.

Be sure you and your children know where their classroom is located. Young children

should not be dropped off in the parking lot.

If your child is sick while on campus, you will be contacted immediately to pick up your child.

Please call the Community Education office at (408) 852-2801 to report absences. You will

not be contacted if your child is absent.

Please arrange for your child to be picked up immediately after class at the classroom door.

Behavior: Students are not allowed to attend classes in which they are not officially enrolled.

Students must be able to follow directions independently or in a group. If a student is

disruptive to the learning process he or she may be dropped from his/her class withoutrefund.

For additional College for Youth information, go to www.gavilance.com

Dont Forget the College for Youth Release & Medical Consent Form!

Your child can not enroll in classes without a signed release form.

Phone registration is not available for College for Youth classes.

We must have the completed and signed release & consent form with the registration form and

payment in order to reserve a spot in the class. Register by web, mail, fax or in person.

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Math Basics Institute(Grades 5-6)

Embark on a math journey with a reviewof math basics learned in previous gradesand then move onto more complex prob-lems. Topics include adding, subtracting,multiplying and dividing whole numbersand decimals, determining greatest commonfactor & least common multiples, ratios andproportions, percents and decimals, fractions

and numbers, and more.M-Th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am; 8 sessions starting 6/28-7/8Room: LI100

$139 + $10 material fee to instructor

Pre-Algebra Institute(Grades 5-8)

Learn the essentials of pre-algebra includ-

ing order of operations, algebraic terms andexpressions, simplifying expressions, solvingalgebraic problems, dealing with variableson both sides of the equation, solving andgraphing inequalities, plotting points, solvingfor Y slope, finding linear equations andquick linear graphing in addition to a reviewof fractions, decimals and percents, adding,subtracting, multiplying and dividing inte-

gers (negative numbers), comparing rationalnumbers and more.M-Th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am; 8 sessions starting 6/28-7/8

Room: HU103


M-Th, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm; 8 sessions starting 7/12-7/22

Room: HU103


Algebra Institute(Grades 7-9)

Begin the fundamentals of first year alge-bra such as distributive law, solving linearequations, graphing by plotting points,using zeros, using slope-Y intercept form,absolute value and linear inequalities. Othertopics include monomials, polynomials andfactoring, binomials, solving second degreeequations by graphing, substitution, addi-

tion and exponents and adding, subtracting,multiplying and dividing rational expressionsand radicals.M-Th, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm; 8 sessions starting 7/12-7/22

Room: LI100


Geometry Institute

(Grades 8-10)Learn the fundamentals of geometry. Topicsinclude points, lines, planes, segments, angles,triangles, symmetry, orientations, paralleland perpendicular lines, distance, midpoints,parallel line proofs, constructions, similar tri-angles, right triangles, quadrilaterals, circles,polygons and more.M-Th, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm; 8 sessions starting 6/28-7/8

Room: SS110


M-Th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am; 8 sessions starting 7/12-7/22

Room: SS110


Math Journeys

Registration must be in the name of the child


Budget Cookingin the Summer Heat . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 30

New! PiYo (ages 14 & up) . . . . . pg. 27

Other Great Classes for Teens

Pen & Ink Watercolor(ages 16 & up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 24

East Coast Swing (ages 16 & up) . . pg. 28


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English Institute (Grades 5-6)Students will learn proper grammar, spellingand vocabulary while applying their skill invarious formats of written expression includ-ing reports, essays, sentences, stories, poemsand more. Bring a dictionary to class. Athesaurus is also recommended.M-Th, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm; 8 sessions starting 6/28-7/8

Room: HU103


M-Th, 9:00 am -11:30 am; 8 sessions starting 7/12-7/22Room: HU103


English Institute (Grades 7-8)Students will learn proper grammar, spellingand vocabulary while applying their skill invarious formats of written expression includ-ing reports, essays, sentences, stories, poemsand more. Bring a dictionary to class. Athesaurus is also recommended.M-Th, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm; 8 sessions starting 6/28-7/8

Room: LI100


M-Th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am; 8 sessions starting 7/12-7/22Room: LI100


Computer Gaming Camp(Ages 8-14)

Have you always liked computer games?Would you like to design them yourself?Learn game design theory and create gamesyou can play. Single-player, multi-player,maze, scrolling, interactive challenges, andmuch more. Each day you will create morethan one game. On the last day of camp, youwill compete with your classmates and put

your new skills to the test. You will haveCDs full of games that you can take homeand share.Juan Campos has extensive teachingexperience for all ages and a thorough background

in computer applications.


Room: Hollister Campus, Room 3



Room: Morgan Hill Campus, Room 5$149 + $10 material fee to instructor

Digital Animation Campfor Tweens & Teens(Ages 12-17)

Learn to create cartoons using your comput-er! Learn the basics to the #1, 2-D animationsoftware used in television, film and internetproductions--Adobe Flash! You will work oncharacter design, storyboarding and bring-ing your character to life.Kelly Abbott holdsa BA from San Jose State University in Radio,

Television, and Film as well as a CaliforniaDesignated Subjects Teaching Credential in

Multimedia. Kelly teaches Media Arts to both

adults and youth.


Room: PB4


Drawing for Teens & Adults(Ages 13 & Up)

Learn to draw with pencil to create beautiful drawings youwill be proud of. We will focus on techniques, shapes, shading,value, landscape, figures, lines and designs.Nancy Frank hastaught art classes for over 25 years. She holds a BA in Fine Arts

from San Jose State University. She has also been awarded and

recognized by the art world for her work.

Sat, 9:00 am - 10:00 am; 6 sessions starting 7/17-8/21

Room: AR102 $79

English/Language Arts

Media/Tech Arts

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Robots vs. Aliens (Ages 5-11)Calling all robot inventors! If you think robotsare cool join us this summer and build tworobots. You will work on your very own TeamUSA robot, preparing it for the Robo Parade,the Robot Grand Prix Raceway, and the TeamUSA Battlebot Rally. As a true inventor, yourrobot design is up to you. Will it be a friendlyFuzzy Robot Pet or Demolition Survivor

Bot? Your morning will include: techno funwith electric lightning you can touch, supersonic sound, and more. After lunch, wellhave an alien encounter with a futuristic robotinvasion, building our own Alien Robot. Thiscamp will include two robots and many otherscience technology tools and toys that go hometo continue the earning long after camp is over.M-Th, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm; 4 sessions starting 6/28-7/1

Room: LS106 $259

G Force Rockets& Moon Blasters (Ages 5-11)Build the all new record breaking Air BurstAres Rocket! Assemble your own rocket thatwill leave the launch pad at over 300 mph. Onthe final day of camp well launch our rockets

on a mock lunar mission to the moon. Findout about the laws of motion with things thatfly, float, rev, and race. After lunch, our mockmoon mission will continue as you build yourown solar powered moon buggy. You createthe experiments your moon buggy will do.On the final afternoon of camp well have theLunar grand prix where youll race your moonbuggy to the finish. This camp includes Sun

Fusion, Planet Earth, Star Chasers, CrashingComets, Deep Space Explorers, and more.M-Th, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm; 4 sessions starting 7/12-7/15

Room: LS106 $259

Busting Myths withCool Science (Ages 5-11)Challenge some cool myths to see if we can bustthem with real world science. Campers receivea new mission to test each day. Things are goingto get crazy, our crash test dummy is ready...are you? This camp is so exciting your brainjust might explode. Your morning includesthe Extreme Freaky Physics Fun Lab, where

campers discover some fairly odd science likeAir Powered Cannons, Crazy Catapult Chuck-ers, and other Weird Science Wonders. Afterlunch, YOU BUILT WHAT??!! It time to getbusy with our all new inventors challenge. Eachcamper will receive the all NEW POP SCIInventor Box. You not only make your inven-tion, you can do a commercial to sell your crazyidea to the whole camp. You just might have

the next best idea on E-bay or a cool YouTubevideo. This camp will have you LOL.M-Th, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm; 4 sessions starting 7/19-7/22

Room: LS106 $259

FIZZ! BANG! POP! FLASH!(Ages 5-11)

Mix up some wild science magic each dayas we uncover science secrets by doing ourown fun experiments with exploding capsules(BANG), water that turns into instant light

(FLASH) & FIZZing powders; inventing a

new soda POP, creating a mini rainbow in atest tube, watching colors turn into crys-tals, color-changing flowers & disappearingmoney; mirrors that let you see things that

are not really there and more. You will holdthe answers to all the science secrets. Share ifyou dare.M-Th, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm; 4 sessions starting 7/26-7/29

Room: LS106 $259

Destination Science, The Ultimate Camp Experienceteachers are quali-fied and caring teachers who base class activities on critical science concepts

defined by the National Science Standards.

For Designation Science camps, cancellations received 30 or more daysprior to the start of the enrolled camp session will be refunded all feesminus a $40 processing fee. Transfers between sessions & locations are permitted if space is available.

For more information or to register for these camps visit Destination Sciences website at

www.destinationscience.org or call them at 888-909-2822.

For the Science Camps above,register at www.destinationscience.org

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Vet Detective (Ages 8-12)

Put on your sleuthing hat and join us for ahalf-day of adventurous activities as a bonafide Vet Detective! You will get to compareyour vital signs to various animals, partici-pate in a rumination project where you willcompare digestive systems of animals and youwill investigate how the disease brucellosisspreads among different herds of elk. Handson activities will lead you to an understand-

ing of animal physiology, animal digestion,how to sample populations and determiningcauses of disease in animals. This class meetsthe National Science Standards. The curricu-lum won the 2002 Parents Choice ApprovedAward.Kelly Childers has a degree in Biologyand worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a

research biologist for 7 years.

Tue, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; 1 session on 7/20

Room CE500 $59 + $5 material fee to instructor

Space Geologist (Ages 8-12)

Get ready to blast off on a half-day adventure asa bona fide Space Geologist. Crater maker willinvestigate how craters take shape and how theyvanish because of the weather. Then dig into thepast by learning about geological history. Wellstudy the cause and effect in Earth systems, gainunderstanding of atmospheric processes, andcheck out the fossil record and changes in lifeforms. This class meets the National Science

Standards.Kelly Childers has a degree in Biology

and worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a

research biologist for 7 years.

Wed, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; 1 session on 7/21


Sea Otter Biologist (Ages 8-12)Join us for a half-day of scientific activities as

a Sea Otter Biologist. Observe and record seaotter behavior, learn about our fragile watersand how environmental disasters affect them,conduct three oil investigations and discoverhow scientists track sea otters and how youcan too! You will develop an understandingof natural disasters, learn to collect and or-ganize data and interpret their findings, andmore. This class meets the National Science

Standards. This curriculum was awardedSecond Place at the 8th Annual Muse AwardCompetition for the American Associationof Museums in the Science Category.KellyChilders has a degree in Biology and worked in

the pharmaceutical industry as a research biologist

for 7 years.

Thur, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; 1 session on 7/22


More Science

The Child Development Center at Gavilan has programs to meet your needs!Our full cost preschool program is year-round & serves full & part time children.

California State Preschool Program, License #430703716

Stop by the Gavilan College Child Development Center

or call 848-4815 for more information.

Do You Need Child CareWhile You Are Working or in Classes at Gavilan?


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Tennis Camp (Ages 8-13)Start your summer with a bang. This co-edcamp is all about tennis drills and skills madefun! Beginner and intermediate studentswill enjoy the drills and skills of learningforehand, backhand, the serve and the funda-mentals of tennis ground strokes. Leave campwith new friends, new tennis skills and a funexperience. Bring your own tennis racket andtwo bottles of water daily.Arista B. Nelsonhas been a member of the United States Tennis

Association (USTA) for over 25 years. She has

managed tennis tournaments for youth in Silicon

Valley and for San Jose State. She is a certified

USTA Professional Line Judge and Referee.

M-Th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; 4 sessions starting 6/28-7/1

Room: Gavilan College, Tennis Courts


Volleyball Camp (Ages 8-13)Learn the fundamentals necessary to becomecompetitive in volleyball. Players will developa focus on hitting, setting, serving, passingand digging. You will test your newly devel-oped skills in game-like situations. This is aco-ed class.Kevin Kramer is the head volleyballcoach for Gavilan College.

M-Th, 9:00 am - 11:00 am;4 sessions starting 7/12-7/15

Room: Bill Christopher Court-Main Gym $89

Volleyball Camp (Ages 14-17)Learn the fundamentals necessary to becomecompetitive in volleyball. Players will developa focus on hitting, setting, serving, passing

and digging. You will test your newly devel-oped skills in game-like situations. This is aco-ed class.Kevin Kramer is the head volleyballcoach for Gavilan College.

M-Th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm;

4 sessions starting 7/12-7/15

Room: Bill Christopher Court - Main Gym $89

Softball Camp (Ages 8-13)Camp was never this much fun! Sign upfor our softball camp and have a great time

learning the basic fundamentals of the game.Improve your skills while making newfriends. This is a great opportunity for thebeginner and intermediate athlete. Sign upfor this co-ed class now! For more info con-tact Head Coach, Nikki Dequin at 408-848-4894.Nikki Dequin is the head softball coach atGavilan College.

M-Th, Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm;

5 sessions starting 6/21-6/25Room: Gavilan College Softball Field $99

Baseball Camp (Ages 8-13)Join us for a fun week of learning and playingthe game of baseball. Its a great chance forthe beginner or intermediate ball player toimprove offense, defense and pitching skills.

Learn new skills, make new friends andhave lots of fun in this co-ed camp. For moreinfo, contact Head Coach, Neal Andrade at408-846-4916.Neal Andrade is the head baseballcoach at Gavilan College.

M-Th, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm; 4 sessions starting 6/28-7/1

Room: Gavilan College Baseball Field $99

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Profitable Selling Techniquesfor Small BusinessesClose the deal! If your customers are cut-ting back on purchases or if new business isbecoming harder to find, you cannot afford tomiss this class. You will learn how to connectwith decision makers, display confidence in

yourself and your company, handle objec-tions, build credibility, learn closing tacticsto win a commitment, create more sales op-portunites through your communications andmuch more. This class is perfect for businessowners, managers, and sales persons as wellas for persons with no selling experience.Asim Khan is an international export expert with

over 14 years of profitable business experience. As

a Managing Director of an export company, he isalso a featured US exporter recognized by the U.S.

Department of Commerce.

Sat, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm; 1 session on 6/19

Room: LI100 $39 + $30 material fee to instructor

Profitable Exportingfor Small BusinessesMake your claim in the trade game by discov-ering the value of exporting. More than 70%of goods and services are exported by smallbusinesses to 95% of the worlds markets. Amajority of those small businesses are familyowned and began in a spare room of theirhouse. If you have ever wanted to visit exoticdestinations, experience culture immedi-ately, and make an honorable living doingit, exporting is the answer! $20 optionalmaterial fee for resource CD. Asim Khan isan international export expert with over 14 years

of profitable experience. As a Managing Director

of an export company, he is also a featured US

exporter recognized by the U.S. Department of

Commerce.

Sat, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm; 1 session on 6/19


Build Your Business with

QuickBooksBusiness owners, this course is for you! Getthe essentials of the latest QuickBooks ver-sion in this comprehensive demonstrationcourse (fundamentals of past versions will

also be covered). Learn general accountingprinciples and bookkeeping functions inQuickBooks to efficiently run your businessand keep it on track. Demonstration class

only.Pat Catanzaro is a Certified QuickBooksPro Advisor. She has taught the course for the last

4 years to local businesses.

Sat, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm;

3 sessions starting 6/26 ending 7/10


Start Your Own

eBay Drop Off Store(Online)

Turn other peoples unwanted items intoa lucrative source of income by starting aneBay drop off store. Master the art of settingup a business, writing a marketing plan,taking super photos, creating dynamitelistings, and offering great customer service.Thousands of people have transformedtheir eBay knowledge into profitable secondincome sources or even full-time jobs. Takeyour skills to the next level and avoid thecommon pitfalls that keep amateur sellersfrom reaching their full potential.W, F for 6 weeks - Select 1 start date only for $95

6/16, 7/21, 8/18

Business & Money

Business Management

Registration info on page 32.Register online at:

www.gavilance.com


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Business & Money

Small Business SuccessCertificate of Attendance Series

Learn to go from plan to practice in our dynamic series designed for those who want tostart or improve their business. You will discover how to prevent problems rather thanmerely solving them along the way. Starting up a business requires knowledge and skillthat are clearly demonstrated in this series. Attend all 4 classes and receive a certificateat the end of classes.Loretta Thompson holds an MBA from CSU Sacramento. She has beenteaching and training for over 20 years. Ms. Thompson designs and develops employee training

programs and manuals for all size companies.

Getting Started: Business Overview Course 1 of 4Get your creative juices flowing by discovering the secrets to starting your own businessventure! Led by an actual business owner, you will learn about the personal character-istics necessary to become a successful business owner. You will get the opportunity toevaluate yourself and your business ideas. Sign up today and get one step closer to startingyour own business.Wed, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm; 1 session on 7/7

Your Business Plan: A Plan for Success Course 2 of 4You wouldnt plan a wedding, or any other life-changing event, without setting asidetime to make a detailed plan. Planning for your small business should be no different.Discover the essentials of a business plan so that you are ready to put pencil to paper. Getanswers to those fundamental questions about creating a successful business plan.Wed, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm; 1 session on 7/14

Marketing, Sales & Promotion Course 3 of 4Get the resources you need and the step-by-step instructions to create a marketing planfor your business. You will discover the answers to how much demand there is for yourservice or product, best location for your business and who your competitors are. Youcant afford to miss this class!Wed, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm; 1 session on 7/21

Operations & Financing Course 4 of 4The foundations of your business are the basis for this class. Learn what you shouldconsider for choosing the legal structure of your business, the skills needed, and how todefine responsibilities. Discover how to finance your business - the myths and reality.Also, find out why taking some personal risk can help your business.Wed, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm; 1 session on 7/28

Sign up for 1 class at $55 + $5 material fee

or all 4 at the same time for $199 + $20 materials fee to the instructor.

All classes meet in Room HU103

Online Class - See page 21 for details.


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Microsoft Excelfor the Working PersonDo you work with numbers? Do you need tocreate spreadsheets for your job? In this work-

centered course, learn how spreadsheets work,how to understand formulas and write yourown, create charts and customized spread-sheets to meet your needs. Loretta Thompsonholds an MBA from CSU Sacramento. She has

been teaching and training for over 20 years. Ms.

Thompson designs and develops employee training

programs and manuals for all size companies.


Room: Hollister Campus, Room 3 $79

Microsoft Wordfor the Working PersonDo you need to write letters, memos or news-letters for your job or do you need to sendthe occassional form letter? In this work-centered course you will learn how to set up

documents for success, change the appearanceof documents, set up templates that you canreuse and create mailing labels for massivemail merges. You cannot afford to miss thisclass! Loretta Thompson holds an MBA fromCSU Sacramento. She has been teaching and

training for over 20 years. Ms. Thompson designs

and develops employee training programs and

manuals for all size companies.

Sat, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; 1 session on 7/24Room: Hollister Campus, Room 3 $79

Creating Web Pages(Online)

Learn how to design, create, and post yourvery own site on the Internets World WideWeb. Discover low-cost marketing tech-

niques and search engine strategies.W, F for 6 weeks - Select 1 start date only for $95

6/16, 7/21, 8/18

AccountingFundamentals (Online)If youre interested in increasing your finan-

cial awareness and accountability while alsogaining a marketable skill, this course is foryou. Youll learn the basics of double-entrybookkeeping, how to analyze and recordfinancial transactions, and prepare various fi-nancial reports at the end of the fiscal period.W, F for 6 weeks - Select 1 start date only for $95

6/16, 7/21, 8/18

Fundamentals ofSupervision &Management (Online)Learn how to be an effective manager orsupervisor. Master the basics of business andorganizations, learn the people skills requiredto motivate and delegate, and get tools forsolving problems and resolving conflicts.W, F for 6 weeks - Select 1 start date only for $95

6/16, 7/21, 8/18

Project Management

Fundamentals (Online)Gain the skills youll need to succeed in thefast-growing field of project management.Develop all sections of a project plan, becomecomfortable with the project managementbody of knowledge, and learn powerful tech-niques to generate project ideas.W, F for 6 weeks - Select 1 start date only for $95

6/16, 7/21, 8/18

Creating a SuccessfulBusiness Plan (Online)Success in business begins with a plan. Bycommitting your idea to paper, you facetough questions and identify strengths andweaknesses. Business plans are not just for

financing purposes; they are working docu-ments to guide your business to success.W, F for 6 weeks - Select 1 start date only for $95

6/16, 7/21, 8/18

Introduction toQuickBooks (Online)Learn how QuickBooks makes it easy to set

up a chart of accounts, reconcile your check-ing account, create invoices, receipts, andstatements, track your payables, inventory,and receivables, create estimates and more.W, F for 6 weeks - Select 1 start date only for $95

6/16, 7/21, 8/18

Performing Payroll in

QuickBooks (Online)Learn how to use QuickBooks to processpayroll quickly and easily. Discover how toproperly set up a payroll system, troubleshootcommon problems, and avoid mistakes.W, F for 6 weeks - Select 1 start date only for $95

6/16, 7/21, 8/18

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Develop skills for the 21st century at your own pace andon your own time. LERN is an international association oflifelong learning programming, offering information andresources to providers of lifelong learning programs and tostudents. Sally Klauss, MBA, has an extensive background inmanagement, employee training and development, total quality

management and business.

Orientation is scheduled one week before class and it isrecommended for those who have not taken an online class before. It is designed to helpnew students know what to expect and provide tips for successfully participating in anonline class.

Class Structure: These are asynchronous classes so you may access and participate any-time of the day or night. You will receive weekly lessons that will be available throughthe remainder of the class. Minimum recommended time for the class activities is 4 hoursper week over the 4 or 8-week classes.

Supervisory & Leadership Certificate Course (Online)Your employees are your most valuable resources. Ensuring the efficiency of your teamis the key to your success and is your most important responsibility. Get practical, easyto understand, and insightful methods for new and even experienced supervisors andmanagers. Learn about effective delegation, performance management, and writing per-formance reviews. Discuss the specifics of the supervisors role and responsibilities, and

strategies for improving your overall effectiveness as a leader. Discover practical informa-tion along with tips and techniques that can be applied immediately at your job.Starting 6/7 for 8 weeks $395

Green Building & LEED Ratings (Online)Get the theoretical and technical know-how to excel as a green professional in the neweconomy. Acquire an introduction to sustainability and how it lays the foundation for adeeper understanding of the green building process, including the renovating and rede-

sign of older buildings. Practical tools and techniques are interwoven through the courseto provide comprehensive training. Students who successfully complete this course areeligible for and prepared to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam. Ideal for:

Starting 6/7 for 8 weeks $695

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Come get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to eMarketing, relevant for any type oforganization, including businesses, non-profits and government agencies. Dan Belhassen isan email, search engine optimization and online ad expert. He can answer your toughest questions.

Orientation is scheduled one week before class and it is recommended for those who havenot taken an online class before. It is designed to help new students know what to expectand provide tips for successfully participating in an online class.

Class Structure: These are asynchronous classes so you may access and participate anytimeof the day or night. You will receive weekly lessons that will be available through theremainder of the class. Minimum recommended time for the class activities is 4 hours perweek over the 4 or 8-week classes.

Improving Email Promotions (Online)Discover new ways to improve your email promotions, including when to email, what toemail, and testing email copy. Then find out how to analyze your email response rates,including getting the bench marks for open and click through rates. Improve your emailpromotion and responses with tracking and testing.Starting 6/7 for 4 weeks $195

Boosting Your Web Site Traffic (Online)Acquire the basic skills to boost your web site traffic, including how to analyze visitor traf-

fic, how to use search engine optimization to get greater visibility and exposure in Googlesearches, and how to redesign your web site copy to increase your visitors and results.Starting 7/5 for 4 weeks $195

Online Advertising (Online)Get the keys to making online advertising work for you and your organization. See howpay-per-click advertising and Google AdWords works. Learn to test low budget Adwordcampaigns. Find out how to target local audiences. Then discover Facebook advertising and

how you can determine the demographics and numbers of people you want to reach.Starting 8/2 for 4 weeks $195

Sign up for 1 class at $195 or all 3 at the same time for $495.

Were Looking for Business Sitesto Host Our Classes

If you would like to host a Community Educationclass in Business, Art, Design, Cooking, Gardening,

Fitness, Dance, Wine Tasting or other areas,give us a call at (408) 852-2802.

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Social Networking for Business SeriesSponsored by LERN

Get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate with, market to and serve yourcustomers and clients. From Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, andmore, discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks, howthese specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization.

Orientation is scheduled one week before class and it is recommended for those who havenot taken an online class before. It is designed to help new students know what to expectand provide tips for successfully participating in an online class.

Class Structure: These are asynchronous classes so you may access and participate any-time of the day or night. You will receive weekly lessons that will be available throughthe remainder of the class. Minimum recommended time for the class activities is 4 hoursper week over the 4 or 8-week classes.

Introduction to Social Networks (Online)Learn what social networks are and their role in your business and personal life. Find outthe top sites and how businesses are using these sites for communication, customer reten-tion, branding, marketing, market research, needs assessment and serving customers andclients. Look at case studies of what other organizations are doing. Jennifer H. Selke is anationally known speaker, consultant and trainer on social networks and social media.


Communicating & Marketing UsingSocial Networks (Online)Develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization usingsocial networks. Learn quick, easy ways to use Twitter, blogs and LinkedIn to engageyour customers or clients and keep them interested in your organization or business.Youll find out the advantages and disadvantages of each and learn whats right for yourwork and kind of organization. Suzanne Kart is a director of marketing for a national associa-tion and writes and speaks on the topic.


Integrating Social Networksin your Organization (Online)Take away a practical strategy and techniques for implementing social networks for yourorganization or business. Learn how to create your own private social network using Ning,work socially using Google Docs and calendars and move your website to an interactiveWeb 2.0 site. Learn which social network tools are right for your situation, then integratethem into your website to develop a social networking strategy for your organization. Findout what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integratesocial networks into your communication and marketing.Jennifer H. Selke is a nationallyknown speaker, consultant and trainer on social networks and social media.


Sign up for 1 class at $195 or all 3 at the same time for $495.


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Legal Secretary (In Person or Online)This intensive 3-week program is designed for both beginning and experienced secretaries whoare interested in improving their skills and working more efficiently within the law office. Youwill study the following topics: legal terminology, legal process, jurisdiction and venue, ethics,written communications including letters, pleadings, discovery, notices and motions, filing proce-dures, billing and accounting, time management, records management, an overview of commonlyused word and data processing programs, legal research, memoranda preparation and citationformat. Pre-requisites: HS Diploma or GED, college course level work recommended, com-mand of the English language. Successful graduates will be awarded a Certificate of Recognitionfrom Gavilan College, Community Education. Certificates will be mailed to successful graduateswithin 4 to 6 weeks of completion of each course.Sat, Sun, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; 6 sessions starting 7/10- 7/25

Room: HU103 $525

Online Format: 5/3-6/18, 6/28-8/13 or 8/23-10/8 $525

Textbook Fees: Approximately $75.00 + s/h fees from the Center for Legal Studies.

Westlaw access fee of $75 is highly recommended.

Legal Field

Center for Legal Studies has been providing students with legal education for nearly 20 years.

Registration, Information & Financial Assistance, contact Center for Legal Studies:

www.legalstudies.com 1-800-522-7737

NO REFUNDS. THESE ARE NOT-FOR-CREDIT PROGRAMS.

Let our Contract Education Department help you meet

your training goals through off-the-shelf or customizedtraining at your place, our place or anyplaceat times that meet your needs.

Find out how we can help youimprove the bottom line through affordable employee training!Call today for more information 408-852-2804.

How Does Your Business Measure Up?

Management and Leadership

Customer Service

MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Professional Development English as a Second Language

Technical & Career Certificatesand much more!

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QuickBooks

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Paralegal Training Program

Certificate of Recognition

In order to work as a Paralegal in California, students must complete both the ParalegalTraining Program, CORE and 6 online Advanced Paralegal Training Program Courses.

Successful graduates of both the Paralegal Training Program, Core and at least 6 onlineAdvanced Paralegal Training Program courses will be awarded a Certificate of Recognitionfrom Gavilan College, Community Education. To receive a Certificate, students must passtwelve quizzes and successfully complete five legal document writing assignments. ThisCertificate of Recognition provides an individual with the acknowledgment that he or shehas achieved the level of professional knowledge and competency necessary to work within

the legal field, and it is designed to satisfy the requirements of California Business Profes-sionals Code 6450. Certificates will be mailed to successful graduates within 4 to 6 weeksof completion of each course.

Paralegal Training Program - CORE (In Person or Online)This intensive, nationally acclaimed program is designed for beginning as well as ad-vanced legal workers. Students will be trained to assist trial attorneys, interview wit-nesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law, and assist in preparing cases for

courtroom litigation. The instruction is practice-oriented and relates to those areas of thelaw in which legal assistants are most in demand. Students will be expected to completea significant amount of homework for each weekend session. This program will helpstudents increase their offices efficiency, productivity, and billable hours as well as learnnew marketable job skills. Pre-requisites: HS Diploma or GED; college course level work

recommended.

Sat, Sun, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; 12 sessions starting 5/15-6/27, No class 5/29-5/30

Room: HU103 $1089

Online Format: 5/3-6/8, 6/28-8/13, 8/23-10/8 $1089Textbook Fees: Approximately $339.00 + s/h fees from the Center for Legal Studies

Westlaw Fee: $75 for online access for duration of the Paralegal Training Program - CORE

Advanced Paralegal Training Program (Online ONLY)Successful graduates of both the Paralegal Training Program, Core and at least 6 onlineAdvanced Paralegal Training Program courses will be awarded a Certificate of Recogni-tion from Gavilan College, Community Education. Students may enroll in 3 topics per

each 7-week online session. Pre-requisites: completion of Paralegal Training Program CORE.

Students may choose any of the following courses:

Advanced Legal Research and Writing Victim Advocacy

Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties Bankruptcy Law Practice

Family Law Water Law

Mediation and Other Forms of ADR Business Law Practice

Estate Planning: Probate, Wills, and Trusts Intellectual Property

Immigration Law Education Law

Criminal Procedure Criminal Law

7 weeks per topic, 5/3-6/18, 6/28-8/13 or 8/23-10/8

Course Fees: $275 per Advanced Paralegal Training Program topic

Textbook Fees: 6 books needed, approximately $40 - $120 each + s/h fees from the Center for Legal Studies

Westlaw Fee: $75 for online access for duration of Advanced Paralegal Training Program


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Water Training Programs

Introduction to Water/Wastewater Operations (Ages 16 & Up)This class will help people who are looking for a new career in the water and wastewater industryby showing the importance of water and wastewater in todays world. We will also provideinsight on where to go for training and job opportunities in the industry. Class topics include:importance of water, sources of water, what water and wastewater plants do, preparing yourselffor the future in the water industry and what is certification. This class is approved as a second-ary course by CDPH for contact hours for both Treatment and Distribution exams. This class isalso CWEA approved for contact hours. Jeff Hartley holds degrees in Water Management, WastewaterManagement and Environmental Technology. He holds numerous licenses and certifications in Wastewater

Treatment, Water Treatment, Water Distribution and more. He has worked as a wastewater operator.

Wed, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm; 12 sessions starting 8/18-11/3

Location: City of Watsonville, Education Trailer located at 500 Clearwater Lane in Watsonville


Coming Up:

9/11 Intensive Review for Water Distribution Test

9/14 Backflow Prevention Testing Training

9/16 Advanced Water Distribution

9/18 Intensive Review for Wastewater Test

10/5 Anaerobic SystemsNov Intensive Review for Water Treatment Test

Do your employees need contact hours?

We can provide water industry trainingat your facility. Use the list below tofind out what your employees need oradd your own requests and give us acall to schedule your training.

n Pumpsn PDI Controlsn Trickling Filters

n Phase Rotationn Process Controln Frequency Drivesn Microbial Drinking Water Qualityn Voltage on Pumpsn SCADA Systemsn Hydrant Repairn Reverse Osmosisn Distribution Pump Math

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The WaterTreatment Operator (#1)History of water treatment; water treat-ment operator; water treatment math.

Tue, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm; 1 session on 6/22

Water Sources& Treatment (#2)Importance of water; sources of water;

selection of water sources.Tue, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm; 1 session on 6/29

Reservoir Management& Intake Structures (#3)Importance and methods of reservoir man-agement; intake structures and algae man-agement; coagulation/flocculation math.


Coagulation& Flocculation (#4)Coagulation principles; flocculation prin-ciples; process control procedures.


Sedimentation (#5)Sedimentation/sedimentation basins; op-erating procedures; process mathematics.


Filtration (#6)Filtration mechanisms; process performance

and math; surface water treatment rules.


Disinfection Part 1-Treatment (#7)Purposes of disinfection; safe drinking

water laws; process of disinfection; break-point chlorination.Tue, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm; 1 session on 8/10

Disinfection Part 2 -Treatment (#8)Chlorine application; chlorination equip-ment; chlorine safety and operations;

disinfection mathematics.Tue, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm; 1 session on 8/17

Corrosion Control (#9)Process of corrosion; factors influencing

corrosion; Copper Lead Rule.Tue, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm; 1 session on 8/24

Taste & Odor Control (#10)Causes of tastes and odors; taste and odor

treatment; absorption processes.


Plant Operation (#11)Goals of plant operation; chemical use &

handling; maintenance, safety & security.


LaboratoryProcedures (#12)Laboratory equipment and procedures;

sampling; selected laboratory tests.Tue, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm; 1 session on 9/14

Water Treatment Plant Operations 136-Hour Certificate Program

This twelve week, 36-hour comprehensive program is designed to teach students theprinciples of water treatment plant operations. The program is designed to prepare stu-dents to take the State of California, Water Treatment Operator exam for grades I & II,primary and secondary courses (T-1 & T-2). This program is CDPH approved for exam

and for contact hours.Ed Waggoner, Wastewater and Water Professional with over 25 yearsin water treatment agencies as Chief Operator, project coordinator of facility construction and

start-up, training instructor/facilitator. Grade Five Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Grade

Three Water Treatment Plant Operator, and Grade Two Water Distribution System Operator.

Sign up for 1 class at $45 or all 12 at the same time for $425 (A $115 savings!)

All classes meet in Room HU102 at the Gavilan College, Gilroy campus (no class on 8/3)


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Start a Home-BasedMedical Transcription

BusinessIf you want to choose your own hours, havea home business, find clients easily, and makegreat money, this class is the key to gettingstarted. Discover a step-by-step guide to tran-scription, the difference between medical bill-ing & coding, how to learn transcription simply& cost-effectively, and avoid expensive commonmistakes. Learn to market your business, findoperating capital and grants, and grow yourbusiness. Other topics include pricing, collec-tions, equipment, electronic files, business taxes,networking, employee designations, hands-onwork experience, work for services and more.Deborah Burns has been a medical transcriptionist

for more than 20 years and she operates her own

medical transcription business.

Thur,6:30 pm - 9:30 pm; 1 session on 7/8

Room: SS110 $49 + $20 material fee to instructor

Medical Terminology:A Word AssociationApproach (Online)Learn medical terminology from an anatomi-cal approach. The origin, a combined form,and an example of non-medical everyday us-age is provided for each root term. Root termsare combined with prefixes and suffixes andyour learning will culminate in the interpre-

tation of several paragraphs of medical notes.W, F for 6 weeks - Select 1 start date only for $95

6/16, 7/21, 8/18

Become a Notary Publicin One Day (Ages 18 & Up)Start your own business, become a more valu-able employee, provide customer service foryour business or organization, earn additionalincome or get recommissioned. This intensiveone-day seminar is designed to equip youwith everything you need to know to becomean effective Notary. You will find out aboutnew legislation, how to pass the test, identifydocument signers, keep a journal, fill outcertificates and avoid lawsuits. The classincludes a practice Notary Public Exam inaddition to the State Exam. Register for theexam from 4:15-5pm. Exam is from 5-6pm.For the exam, bring a $40 check payable toSecretary of State, current drivers license orstate-issued ID, a 2x2 color photo, and a few#2 pencils. Fingerprints required after youpass the exam. Note: Arrive early; no one ad-mitted after class begins. No refunds for latearrival.Notary Public Seminars instructors haveyears of experience in the notary field.

Sat, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; 1 session on 8/7


Renew Your Notary

Commission (Ages 18 & Up)As of January 2009, renewing notaries arerequired to take a 3-hour approved notaryrefresher course; this class will satisfy that

requirement. You will learn about all the newlaws and regulations you are required to knowto continue as a Notary. Renewing Notariesare also required to take the Notary Exam andget fingerprinted again. Register for the exam

from 4:15-5pm. Exam is from 5-6pm. For theexam, bring a $40 check payable to Secretaryof State, current drivers license or state-issuedID, a 2x2 color photo, and a few #2 pencils.Fingerprints required after you pass the exam(serious conviction may disqualify applicant).Notary Public Seminars instructors have years of

experience in the notary field.



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Careers


Returning Fall 2010:Pharmacy Technician Training

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So You ThinkYou Can Teach?Come and demonstrate your class idea toGavilan College Contract & Community

Education staff in a ten minute presentation.Must be willing to work in Hollister, Gilroyand Morgan Hill. Pre-requisites: Submissionof resume and topic to [email protected] will be provided.Thur, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm; 1 session on 7/15

Room: LI100

Travel for Free as aCruise Ship LecturerBecome a featured speaker on a glamorouscruise ship sailing the world while possiblyreceiving a free trip to an exotic locale. Yourlife experience can be developed into enrich-ing presentations while you embark on anew traveling experience and possibly a new

career. This course will set you up on a pathto success. Rick Deutsch has lectured on sev-eral cruise liners with destinations all over theworld. He has mastered the process on howto become an in-demand lecturer and is ratedhighly by his audiences.Tue, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm; 1 session on 6/29

Room: CE500 $39 + $3 material fee to instructor

Make Money as aAuto Wholesale Dealer(Ages 18 & Up)

Prepare now for a lucrative career in a veryshort period of time. You will get a step-by-step guide on how to get a DMV AutoDealer License and operate a profitable usedcar business! Discover how to make moneybuying and selling wholesale cars from home,or simply buy cars for your family, friendsor yourself at wholesale prices! You will alsodiscover how and where to buy at wholesaleprices and sell at retail for very good profits.A free list of all the dealer only auctions inthe USA will be provided to you. This class isDMV approved. Wayne Williams owns andoperates an auto dealership and insuranceagency. He is also a licensed DMV DealerEducation instructor.Sat, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm; 1 session on 6/19

Room: HU104 $75 + $20 material fee to instructor

Introduction to Voice Acting(Ages 18 & Up)

Would you like to be the voice everyone hearson commercials and in film? You can become

a Professional Voiceover Artist! In this fun andinteractive class, you will learn some of the de-tails of the industry. Your instructor will coachyou while recording your voice. Be warned,many who have taken this class have gone onto become real, bona-fide professional VoiceActors. Voices for All instructors are professionalvoice actors.


Room: LI100 $39

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Dance

Cooking

Drawing & Painting

Music

Business/Finance

Travel & Local Historical Visits

College for Youth Classes

Wine Tasting/Making

Foreign Languages

Health & Fitness

Bartending

Pet Care

Even in challenging economic times,were looking for new and interestingclasses to offer to our community. Ifyou have a special knowledge or skillthat you would like to share, go to ourwebsite at www.gavilance.com,click on the teaching link and completea course proposal. After you submit thecourse proposal form, give us a call at(408) 852-2802.

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Graphic Designwith Photoshop CS3 Training

200 hours Start anytime! $1795

Project Management


Event Management& Design300 hours Start anytime! $1895

Advanced Hospital Coding

& CCS Prep80 hours Start anytime! $1695

Medical Transcription240 hours Start anytime! $1595

Medical Billing & Coding


AdministrativeMedical Specialistwith Medical Billing and Coding


CompTIA A + CertificationCareer Training Program150 hours Start anytime! $1695

Senior CertifiedSustainability Professional110 hours Start anytime! $2495

Certified Green SupplyChain Professional60 hours Start anytime! $1595

Certified Indoor AirQuality Manager (CIAQM)16 hours Start anytime! $795

Certified Indoor

Environmentalist (CIE)32 hours Start anytime! $895

Building AnalystQuick Start: BPI + BACertification60 hours Start anytime! $1395

Biofuel ProductionOperations400 hours Start anytime! $2595

Natural Gas PlantOperations


PerformingComprehensive BuildingAssessments30 hours Start anytime! $695

Principles ofGreen Buildings30 hours Start anytime! $595

Online Career Training Programs


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Online Classes

Instructor Facilitated Online Assistance Classroom Available 24/7

HELPFUL HINTS:

Complete descriptions are on our website

One start date per month 5/19, 6/16, 7/21 & 8/18

Most classes run for six weeks with twelve lessons delivered Wednesdays and Fridays.Some certificate programs vary in length.

Fees start at $95.00 Registerat least 5 days in advance of all online courses so there is no delay in starting

your class.

REGISTRATION IS EASY AS 1, 2, 3!

Create a Student Profile!

Visit our website at www.gavilance.com. Sign-in with your Username and Password. If youdo not have one, click on Sign-In, then, click on Create New Student Profile, next, click

on Create Profile and complete data.Note: If you previously created a student profile, login at www.gavilance.com, click on thelink Current Registrations located on the left side of the menu. Once your current Ed2Goregistration appears, click on the hyperlink, Go to Class.

Register and Pay for your course!

Select your online class from the Course or Search menu options by clicking on Add to myshopping cart.

Activate and Access Your Course!While still logged into our website at www.gavilance.com, click on the link CurrentRegistrations located on the left side of the menu. Once your current Ed2Go registrationappears, click on the hyperlink, Go to Class.

REqUIREMENTS:

Internet access, email account and in some cases, specific computer software. Somecourses may have additional requirements. Please visit our Ed2Go website for courserequirements at www.gavilance.com. You may only pay at www.gavilance.com.

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Start Your Own Arts & Crafts Business

Introduction to Peachtree Accounting


Building Teams That Work

Project Management

Supervision and Management

Administrative Assistant

Creating a Successful Business Plan

Start and Operate Your OwnHome-Based Business

Employment Law Fundamentals

Purchasing Fundamentals

Business Analysis

Customer Service

Construction Business Management

Sales Management

Professional Sales Skills

Principles of Sales Management

AutoCAD

Start Your Own Publishing Business

Start a Consulting Business

Computing and Applications

Introduction to MS Office AccountingProfessional

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,

Project, Visio, Publisher

Performing Payroll in QuickBooks

PC Troubleshooting

Home PC Security

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Creating a Business Plan

QuickBooks

Payroll Practice and Management

Healthcare

Become an Optical Assistant

Medical TranscriptionPhysical Therapy Aide

Administrative Dental Assistant

Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative

HIPAA Compliance

Human Resources for Healthcare Professionals

Medical Terminology

Anatomy and Physiology

Introduction to Natural Health and Healing

Assisting Aging Parents

Graphics & DesignIntroduction to Adobe InDesign

Director

Flash

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Database & Programming

Visual Basic

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Windows Vista

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Personal Finance

Real Estate Investing I & II

Debt Elimination Techniques That Work

Building Wealth

Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My!

Personal Finance

Grant Writing & Nonprofit

A to Z Grantwriting

Get Grants

Become a Grantwriting Consultant

Create Your Own Nonprofit,Nonprofit Management

Languages

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Digital Photography, Digital

Video & Video Design

Photographing Nature with your Digital Camera

Discover Digital Photography

Travel Photography for the Digital Photographer

Secrets of Better Photography

Make Movies with Windows XP or Vista

3ds Max

Video Game Design and Development

Photoshop & Elements

Writing & Publishing

Write and Publish Your Nonfiction Book

Grammar Refresher

A Writers Guide to Descriptive Settings

Breaking Into Sitcom Writing

Romance Writing Secrets

Effective Business Writing

Beginning Writers Workshop

The Craft of Magazine WritingTechnical Writing

The Keys to Effective Editing

Business and Marketing Writing

Writing for Children

Mystery Writing

Beginners Guide to Getting Published

Travel Writing

Pleasures of PoetryResearch Methods for Writers

Writing for ESL

Art, History, Psychology,& Literature

Appreciating European Art

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner

Law & Legal Careers

Employment Law Fundamentals

Real Estate Law

Introduction to Criminal Law

Criminal Procedure: From Arrest to Appeal

Evidence Law

Legal Nurse Consulting

Constitutional Law: Bill of Rights

Paralegal Certificate Program

Personal Development

Making Age an Asset in Your Job Search

Merrill Ream Speed Reading

Achieving Success with Difficult People

12 Steps to a Successful Job Search

Personal Enrichment

Homeschool With Success

Genealogy Basics

The Magic of Hypnosis

Goodbye to Shy

Everyday Math

Introduction to Algebra

Teaching Professionals

NEW! Web 2.0: Blogs, Wikis and Podcasts

Teaching ESL/EFL Reading,Grammar or Vocabulary

Spanish for the Classroom

Practical Ideas for the AdultESL/EFL Classroom

Creating a Classroom Web Site

Microsoft PowerPoint in the Classroom

Teaching Writing: Grades 4-6

Singapore Math Strategies:Model Drawing for Grades 1-6

Teaching Students with Autism:Strategies for Success

Response to Intervention:Reading Strategies that Work

Teaching Math: Grades 4-6

Teaching Science: Grades 4-6

Creating the Inclusive Classroom

Working Successfully WithLearning Disabled Students

Microsoft Word or Excel in the Classroom

Solving Classroom Discipline Problems I & II

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Understanding Adolescents

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Arts & Crafts

Pen & Ink and WatercolorNature Painting (Ages 16 & Up)Learn how to draw natural objects using pen& ink and bring life to them through water-color. You will discover how to give shape toyour object using various shading and color-ing techniques. Bring life to your object by

providing texture and interest to watercolorpaintings. Give your object new life on paperwhile expressing yourself through dramaticvision of black and white rendering.Dale Yar-muth is a graduate of Ferris State University in

Commerical Art and has over 30 years of experi-

ence in Advertising Production. He is a prominent

watercolor and pen & ink professional painter and

a member of the Hollister Art League.

Wed, 6:00 pm -8:00 pm; 5 sessions starting 6/23-7/21Room: AR102 $99 + $30 material fee to instructor

Drawing for Teens & Adults(Ages 13 & Up)

Learn to draw with pencil to create beautifuldrawings you will be proud of. We will focuson techniques, shapes, shading, value, land-scape, figures, lines and designs. Nancy Frankhas taught art classes for over 25 years. She holds

a BA in Fine Arts from San Jose State University.

She has also been awarded and recognized by the

art world for her work.

Sat, 9:00 am - 10:00 am; 6 sessions starting 7/17-8/21

Room: AR102 $79

Make Your OwnBath Salts & Oils(Ages 13 & Up)

Soaking in a warm tub feels so much better

when youre using bath salts and bath oilsyouve made yourself. These bath-time luxu-ries are surprisingly simple and inexpensiveto make. In just minutes, youll be creatingbeautiful bath salts and fragrant bath oils thatare 100% natural and great for pamperingyour skin. Your customized creations makeelegant gifts and could even turn into a funhome business.Angela Palmer is a licensed Es-

thetician specializing in holistic skincare. She hasextensively studied herbs and botanicals and their

effects on the skin, and has made natural skincare

products for many years.

Wed, 6:00 pm -9:00 pm; 1 session on 7/21

Room: AR103 $49 + $15 material fee to instructor

Make Your Own

Bath Bombs & Fizzes(Ages 13 & Up)

Skip the pricey cosmetic store. Make yourown giant bath bombs (a la Lush), fizzy bath

powders and heavenly bath milks, all for justpennies a piece. With a few 100% natural ad-ditives, soothing herbs and fragrant oils youcan make the most extravagant bath products

imaginable. So affordable, so easy and somuch fun!Angela Palmer is a licensed Estheti-cian specializing in holistic skincare. She has

extensively studied herbs and botanicals and their

effects on the skin, and has made natural skincare

products for many years.

Wed, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm; 1 session on 8/18

Room: AR103 $49 + $15 material fee to instructor

New!

Jump Start Your Career!

New! Water TreatmentPlant Operations 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 17

Paralegal Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 15

New! Supervisory & LeadershipCertificate Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 11

New! Social Networkingfor Business Series . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 13

Legal Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 14


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Beginning DigitalPhotography (Age 16 & Up)Take your digital camera out of Auto Mode!In this hands-on course, youll learn the top10 tips for your digital point-and-shoot ordSLR camera including lighting, composi-tion, scene modes and other settings. Explorebasic photo editing with popular software,learn to safely archive digital images, whereto print, and how to share your pictures with

others. Bring your camera, manual, andmemory card to class.Kelly Abbott holds a BAfrom San Jose State University in Radio, Televi-

sion, and Film as well as a Teaching Credential in

Multimedia. Prior to launching her own business,

she spent more than a decade in local broadcasting

and teaching multimedia courses.

Mon, 6:00 pm -9:00 pm; 2 sessions starting 6/21-6/28


Portrait PhotographyLearn to compose, pose and capture greatimages of the people you love. This class isfor those who want to learn to take betterpictures. If youre still getting red-eye shots,out of focus images, or just want to improveyour composition, this class is for you! So

come and learn some fun techniques tocapture creative images of your loved ones.You will leave class with knowledge to createcasual portraits while learning about yourcamera and having fun with your family andfriends. In our first session, we will exploretechniques professionals use to capture goodimages. Bring your camera and a coupleexamples of your pictures so you can get some

technical questions answered. In our secondsession hold onto your hats well bringin your models and practice our techniques.Noella Vigeant is a professional photographer

and Photoshop teacher with years of digital photo

restoration experience. Noella wants to help

you preserve your family history and memories

through digital photography.

Sat, 10:00 am -1:00 pm; 2 sessions starting 7/17-7/24

Room: PB4 $69 + $5 material fee to instructor

Digital Design usingPhotoshop Elements(Age 16 & Up)

Besides fixing photos, what else do the Pho-toshop products do? Discover Photoshop toolsto create fabulous artwork, collages, flyers,invitations, and other projects! Bring photos towork with (digital or 35mm prints) and 2 GB

or higher USB Storage device.Kelly Abbottholds a BA from San Jose State University in

Radio, Television, and Film as well as a TeachingCredential in Multimedia. Prior to launching her

own business, she spent more than a decade in lo-

cal broadcasting and teaching multimedia courses.

Tue, 6:00 pm -9:00 pm; 2 sessions starting 6/22-6/29

Room: Morgan Hill Campus, Room 5


Digital SLR Photography(Ages 16 & Up)

Venture into the world of the SLR (single

lens reflex)! This class covers SLR techniquesincluding aperture and shutter prioritymodes, depth of field, lighting, action photog-raphy tips and more. This is an intermediateclass and is not brand/model specific. Bringyour digital SLR camera with manual and

a memory card.Kelly Abbott holds a BA fromSan Jose State University in Radio, Television,

and Film as well as a Teaching Credential in

Multimedia. Prior to launching her own business,

she spent more than a decade in local broadcasting

and teaching multimedia courses.

Mon, 6:00 pm -9:00 pm; 2 sessions starting 7/12-7/19


Photo Re-touchingwith Photoshop Elements(Ages 16 & Up)

This hands-on, project-oriented course isfilled with tips for editing photos and fixingboo-boos. Learn about the Photoshop inter-face and most commonly used tools for photoediting. A 30-day trial of the Adobe software

is included with your materials fee.Kelly Ab-bott holds a BA from San Jose State University in

Radio, Television, and Film as well as a Teaching

Credential in Multimedia. Prior to launching her

own business, she spent more than a decade in lo-

cal broadcasting and teaching multimedia courses.



Photography & Digital Media


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Organic GardeningYou often hear words like, local, sustainable,organic CSA (community service agriculture)

and spin farming, but, do you know whatthey mean? Discover their meaning whileyou embark on creating a bountiful harvestin your own yard. Learn to define the gardenarea, transform your backyard to a backyardfarm, learn watering techniques, methods ofpreservation, best practices for fertilization,vermicuture and seeds to harvest. Well evenshare recipes. You might leave class with a newGreen Thumb. Judy Hess has been helpinghomeowners garden and design their home land-

scapes for over 20 years.

Sat, 9:30 am -12:00 pm; 1 session on 6/19

Room: HU105 $39

Growing Plants forFun and Profit (Online)Turn your love of plants into an enjoyable andprofitable home business. Learn how to growand market plants on a small scale withoutmajor capital investment. This course willprovide you with a practical guide to licensing,site preparation, equipment, how and where tofind supplies, how to select and produce plantsappropriate to your climate zone, how to pro-duce quality material and, most importantly,how to market your product.W, F for 6 weeks - Select 1 start date only for $95

6/16, 7/21, 8/18

Landscape 101

on a BudgetReady for a landscape makeover? You canincrease the value of your home by improv-ing your landscape. Even on a tight budget,you can still create a garden retreat with theelements you want and a price to match. Youwill learn about hardscape, irrigation, plantmaterial, garden accessories and various stylesand design options. Class 1 will focus on an

introduction of options available to you andin class 2 you will prepare your choices forimplementation.Judy Hess has been help-ing homeowners garden and design their home

landscapes for over 20 years.

Sat, 9:30 am -12:00 pm; 1 session on 6/26

Room: HU105 $39 + $5 material fee to instructor

Wow, What aGreat Event! (Online)Learn how to create and coordinate successfulspecial events. Develop skills, find resourcesand gain confidence to plan and produceany size or type of event. Find out what theexperts and master planners already know sothat you can avoid embarrassing and costlyplanning errors or production mistakes. After

just a few weeks, you will become a knowl-edgeable event planner poised to produce anytype of event.W, F for 6 weeks - Select 1 start date only for $95

6/16, 7/21, 8/18

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Floral Arrangements: From the Altar to the CelebrationMake your Wedding or Quinceaera pop. Learn to balance color while creating beautiful cen-terpieces that fit within a shoe-string budget. Design a Martha Stewart style bouquet from a $15grocery store bouquet. Create centerpieces from bud vases and bubble bowls for head tables aswell as guest tables and entrance arrangements. You will also create corsages and boutonnieres.Students will meet for a One-day Market Fest at Mt. Eden Wholesale in Sunnyvale during thisclass session.Arista Nelson is the owner of Aristas Flowers & Collectibles. She is a Certified Master Floristand Wedding Consultant. She has over 20 years experience in Retail Floristry. Arista has a passion for

designing flowers and has thorough knowledge of flowers from around the world.

Thur, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm; 1 session on 6/24


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The Basic Rider Course is designed primarily for beginning and inexperienced riders. Itincludes 5 hours of classroom and 10 hours of on-cycle instruction. Motorcycle and helmetare provided. Successful completion is required by the DMV for any rider underthe age of 21 seeking his or her first California motorcycle license.

Motorcycle Training Classes are subject to a $50 processing fee forrescheduling or canceling with less than 4 business days prior to the

start of class. Due to high demand for this class, registration fees arenonrefundable once class has started or participants fail to attend class.

Under21:$15021years&over:$250

Register Online: Go to http://www.2wheelsafety.comand click on Register Gavilan on the left menu.Phone: (866) 394-8978 or (510) 784-8978

California Motorcycle Safety Program

Outdoors

Health & Fitness

Hiking YosemitesHalf DomeLearn the essentials of cross-country wilder-ness hiking with the goal of hiking to thesummit of Yosemites Half Dome. Topicsinclude benefits of hiking, precautions, prepa-ration (physical and gear), intro to map/com-pass/GPS navigation, training sites, geologicand human impacts, specifics on Half Domeand strategies and tactics to successfully reachthe summit in one day. You will also learnabout new permits required for cabling themountain. If you are interested in trekkingYosemites Half Dome anytime soon, youcant afford to miss this class. Check out RickDeutsch on Hiking Half Dome at http://www.openroad.tv.Rick Deutsch has hikedYosemites Half Dome 21 times and is the author

of One Best Hike: Yosemites Half Dome.

Mon, 6:30 pm -9:00 pm; 1 session on 6/28

Room: CE500 $49 + $15 material fee to instructor

Backpacking for theOutdoor EnthusiastHave you thought about backpacking butdont know how to get started? Discoverwhat equipment you will need, types of loca-tions you should seek out, etiquette for thesport, fitness and hygiene and whether or notyou will need a permit to venture out on thisnew adventure. This class will prepare youfor these activities and much more so you canbe on your way to an enjoyable wilderness ex-perience. Get trekking!Ron Erskine has back-packed for over 50 years. He also writes a weekly

outdoor column for several local newspapers.

Wed, 6:30 pm -9:00 pm; 1 session on 7/7


PiYo(Ages 14 & Up)PiYo is an athletic blend of Pilates, yoga, dance training and sports conditioning. Designed to

challenge all levels of participants, you can burn calories while transforming your body. Come torelax, sweat, stretch and tone up with us! Bring your own mat. SPECIAL NOTICE: Studentsshould wear clean, smooth sole shoes or socks.Michelle Serrano is a PiYo certified and is dedicatedto helping her students reach their fitness goals through her classes.


Room: APE101 $69


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Piano Your TeachersNever Taught YouFind out why other students proclaim, Ivelearned more in three hours than I did in threeyears of costly lessons! In this jam-packedworkshop, you will learn 72 chords, 156 handpositions and how to read music from leadsheets and fake books. Learn to play anypopular song in any key and discover the toolsof the trade that will make you sound like apro. If you can read the notes C,D,E,F,G,A,Byou know enough to enroll. If not, send aSASE to Piano Magic, P.O. Box 1694, Rocklin,CA 95677 for a free pamphlet. Todd Walker hastaught more than 30,000 students from beginners

and beyond to play the piano in one day.

Thur, 6:30 pm -9:30 pm; 1 session on 7/8

Room: LI100


includes study book and CD.

Hula/Polynesian Dances(Ages 16 & Up)

Add a tropical flavor to your life. As King

Kalakaua said, Hula is the language of the

heart and therefore the heart of the Hawaiianpeople. Learn basic steps and hand gestures

of traditional Hawaiian Hula dancing. Eachclass will build on previous classes culminat-ing in learning several hulas. You will alsolearn Polynesian dances including Maorian,Samoan and Tahitian. Students must beable to bend knees. Please wear comfortableclothes & shoes, and bring a wrap-around forhips. SPECIAL NOTICE: Students mustwear clean, smooth sole shoes or socks.Louise

Roy is a professional Polynesian dancer. She haschoreographed shows for more than 20 years for

various groups. She has performed a one-woman

show featuring Hawaiian, Tahitian and Samoan

Fire Knife dancing.

Thur, 6:00 pm -7:00 pm; 5 sessions starting 6/17-7/15

Room: APE101 $59

Cabaret Style Belly DancingAdvanced (Ages 15 & Up)Come discover your inner self-confidence,feminine side, and build on your current bellydancing skills. You will perfect basic steps,posture, veil work, drum solo, floorwork anda fast closing routine dance. Previous bellydance experience recommended. Studentsmust be able to bend knees. Please wearcomfortable clothes and shoes and bring aveil or 3 yards of flowing material. SPECIALNOTICE: Students must wear clean, smoothsole shoes or socks.Louise Roy is a professionaldance and she has also taught belly dancing and

performed in night clubs.

Thur, 7:00 pm -8:00 pm; 5 sessions starting 6/17-7/15

Room: APE101 $59

East Coast Swing(Ages 16 & Up)

Swing into summer with the Granddaddy ofall Swings. Learn big band swing steps andstyling in an easy and fun environment withmusic from the 1940s to today. The classbegins with the basics so no previous experi-ence is necessary. Partners are encouraged butnot required. SPECIAL NOTICE: Students

should wear clean, smooth sole shoes or socks.Michelle Serrano has held a love for swing danc-

ing since the beginning of the swing revival in the

1990s. She holds a Masters in Theatre with an

emphasis on dance from San Jose State University

and teaches dance locally.


Room: APE101 $69

Music & Dance

Traffic Violators SchoolClasses are at Gavilan College on Saturdays

(except holidays).

For more information or to register go to:

www.driversed.com/courses/traffic_school.aspx

or c

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