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BasicEXCEL2010Learn the fundamentals ofusing Microsoft Excel! Youwill learn about:

SpreadsheetTerminology;EnteringandEditing Data; Modifying a Worksheet:Using Functions; FormattingWorksheets; Printing and more. Jointhishands‐onclassanddiscoverhowtoutilizeExcelinyourof icetomakeyourlifesimpler.THURS10am‐3pm MAR22Beckley $95

\IntermediateEXCEL2010What’s next? Maybe you’ve attendedthe Basic Excel class but what now?Attendthis4‐hourhands‐onworkshopand ind out! Learn shortcuts for:formatting, worksheet duplication,worksheet editing, navigating in largeworksheets,movingdata;thenextstepin writing formulas and more. Classinstruction is based on Excel 2010 andbasic knowledge of Excel 2010 isrequired.WED10am‐3pm APR25Beckley $95Word Tips & Tricks Have you ever watch someone perform a task with Word and thought “Wow, I didn’t know you could do that!”. Microsoft Word has the ability to many things to both save time and make tasks easier. Join us for this free Webinar and learn some of the “Tips and Tricks”. FRI10am‐11am APR6Webinar NoFee

BasicWORD2010If youarenew toMicrosoftWord,or ifyou have been using it “for years” butonly to write letters or make simpledocuments, join this hands‐on class todiscoverthemanyfacetsofWord2010.With the help of step‐by‐stepinstructions and hands‐on activities,you'll quicklymaster thebasic featuresof Word and be able to use thisprogramcon idently athomeoron thejob.TUES10am‐3pm APR19Beckley $95

iPadBasicsDo you have a new Ipad or think youmight like tohaveanew Ipad? Attendthis hands‐on 2‐hour workshopfeaturing the Ipad 2 and ind outwhatall the buzz is about. We’ll explorenavigating your iPad; settingpreferences; con igure email; send andreceivemessagesandlearnhowtokeepyour iPadupdated. Pre‐requisite:musthavebasiccomputerskillstoattendthisgroup training. One‐to‐one training isavailable for the “new to technology”individual;callfordetails.FRI10am‐12pm MAR30Beckley $55

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Introduction to Microsoft Project2010Discover how to effectively plan,implement, and control projects usingMicrosoft Project 2010, the world'smost popular project managementsoftware. In these lessons, you’ll learnhow to use Microsoft Project to thinkthrough and organize your project'sdetails,planaschedule,sequencetasks,produce a baseline, assign resourcesand costs, track your progress, identifyand analyze variances, and revise yourproject plan. By the end of the course,you’llbeable toproduceaprojectplanthat wows your audience andempowersyoutoachieveyourbusinessgoals.StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks)$99EmailEtiquetteNothingismoreirritatingthantryingtoread an email from someonewhodoesnotknowtherulesofemail.Makesureyou know your email etiquette.Discover dos and don’ts of emailincluding blind copying, legal rules,spam,andhowtoprotectyourselfintheworkplace.TUES10am‐12n APR10Beckley $35

Give 'em the Pickle! Customer Service Training is a fun,motivationallookatthemostimportantthingwecando inbusiness... take careofthecustomer.

We're all in the same business, thepeoplebusiness. Duringthisworkshopwe will discuss the components ofexcellent customer service, think aboutservicefromthecustomer'sperspective,anddiscoverat leastthreesimplewaysto personally improve the level ofservice you offer to your customers,identify your "pickles" and make sureyou give them to your customers andlearn from and exchange ideas withyourfellowparticipants.WED9:30am‐11:30am MAR21WED1pm‐3pm MAR21Beckley $35

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ManagingCustomerServiceCustomer service personnel interactwith current and potential customerseveryday.Butdotheytrulyspendtimeindingoutwhatcustomersreallywantand giving them the highest servicepossible?Inthissix‐weekonlinecourse,you'll discover dynamite methods forbringing out the best in your team,measuring customer service, andanticipatingtheneedsofyourrepsandyour customers. Learn how to attractand hire top‐notch reps, succeed withteams, and minimize customercomplaints. As an added bonus, you'llunlockthepowerofleadingbyexampleand setting new trends for customerserviceinyourgrowingbusiness.StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99

Recruiting andRetainingGen X andGenYGenerationXbalancesworkandfriendsand family. Generation Y, the largestgenerationinhumanhistory,hasneverknown a time when there was not aWorldWideWeb.Theyeachhaveverydifferent work styles than theBaby Boomer generation. Discoverwhat motivates them at work, whatincentives they respond to, and whatmessages they value. Then take homepractical, how‐to tips and techniquesfor recruiting and retainingGenerationXandGenYworkers.THURS9‐12pm MAR8NEW $55

Fundamentals of Supervision andManagementLearnhowtobeaneffectivemanagerorsupervisor. Master the basics ofbusiness and organizations, learn thepeople skills required to motivate anddelegate, and learn tools for solvingproblemsandresolvingcon licts.StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99

BudgetingforYourFinancialSuccess‐Howtomakeyourmoneyandkeepit!Ever wonder where all your moneygoes? Why you never have any cash?Well this class will help you answerthose questions and more. Take thetime to develop the skills you need tomanage your personal inances andplanforthefuture.WED5:30‐8:30pm MAR14Beckley $35

BasicAccountingwithQuickBooksTake charge of your bookkeeping andbetter understand your businessinances today! Topics include:measuring business pro itability; trackcost of goods sold; enter and writechecks;trackingpayrollliabilities;usingregisters; invoicingcustomers; trackingand paying sales tax; and customizingreports.Sessionswillbeconductedinacomputer lab to facilitate hands‐oninstruction.FRI9‐5pm APR27Beckley $185

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Management and Professional Development

Performing Payroll in QuickBooks2011CutyourpayrolltasksdowntosizewithQuickBooks 2011! With the help ofsimple instructions and hands‐onactivities, you’ll quickly master all thestepsforsettingupyourpayrollsystem.You’ll learn how to access IRSinformation, set up entries for newemployees,createchecks,payliabilities,enteremployeetime,andtrackjobcostdata. And what about all those formsandreportsyouneedto ile,fromW‐2sto Federal forms 940 and 941? Noproblem ‐ they’ll be a cinch with thepower of QuickBooks on your side.Whether you’re new to QuickBooks orwant to expand your skills, this coursewill teach you time‐saving techniquesthat will make performing payroll abreeze. You will need Intuit'sQuickBooks Pro 2011 for Windows orQuickBooksPremier2011forWindows.(Software must be installed and fullyoperationalbeforethecoursebegins.)StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks)$99IntroductiontoPeachtreeAccounting2012Get the training you need to performeveryday accounting tasks usingPeachtree Accounting software. First,you'll set up vendors, customers, andinventory items. Then you'll see howeasyitistorecordtypicaltaskssuchasgoodspurchased, billspaid, items sold,and payments collected. You'll alsolearn how to handle end‐of‐monthprocedures.StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99

TaketheNextStepforYourBusinessThis workshop will help you on the path to business growth in 3 ways. #1. Development of a budget is more important than ever in today’s market environment. A budget will help you become a better manager; it will help you raise money; it will help you avoid running out of money. This workshop will teach you how to prepare a budget for your business. You will use a worksheet that will guide you through the process of developing a budget. #2.You will also discover the 3 ways to make money in a small business and learn the strategies for profitable pricing. #3. Learn about the 5 C’s of credit and discover what a lender will need to consider lending to you. After you have completed your preliminary work you may schedule an appointment at no cost with a business coach who will assist you in developing your business. MON5:30‐8:30pm MAR19Princeton $55

WED5:30‐8:30pm MAR28MON5:30‐8:30pm APR23Beckley $55AccountingFundamentalsDemand for accounting professionalscurrently exceeds supply. If you'reinterested in increasing your inancialawarenessandaccountabilitywhilealsogainingamarketableskill,thiscourseisforyou.You'lllearnthebasicsofdouble‐entrybookkeeping,whilealsolearninghow to analyze and record inancialtransactions,aswellaspreparevariousinancialreportsattheendofthe iscalperiod. Accounts receivable, accountspayable,payrollprocedures,salestaxes,andvarious commonbankingactivitieswill be discussed. We'll cover all thebases,fromwritingcheckstopreparingan income statement and closing outaccountsattheendofeach iscalperiod.StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99


AccountingFundamentalsIIWhile it is true that accountingprofessionals are scarce, those withcorporate accounting experience areevenmore rare. This course will buildon the knowledge you gained in ourAccounting Fundamentals course toprovideyouwithasolidunderstandingofcorporateaccountingpractices.You'llbe able to analyze transactions andprepare various corporate inancialreports. You'll also gain practicalexperience working with dividends,plant assets, depreciation, accruedrevenue and expenses, retainedearnings, stockholders' equity, andmore.StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99

Take Your 1st Step to BusinessOwnershipDream of owning your own business?This workshop is the irst step foranyone eager to discoverwhat it takesto start a small business. Obtain anoverview of available programs andservices,meetthestaff,andwatchsomeof our successful business ownersdescribe their experiences in a shortvideo.Pre‐registrationrequired!

TUES6‐7pm MAR6TUES6‐7PM APR3Beckley NoFee

BusinessFundamentalsTheFundamentalswork‐shop is designed forthosewhoarethinkingofstarting, or have had abusiness for one year or less. This 3hour workshop provides essentialinformation for what an entrepreneurneeds to know to successfully start abusiness. TheFundamentalsworkshopis a programof theWVSmallBusinessDevelopment Center in partnershipwith theWomen’s Business& TrainingCenterinBeckley.Training will include: Marketing Tips;Keys to business success; Choosing alegal structure; Licensing &documentation; State & FederalRequirements;Businessplanning;Hintsonwritingabusinessplan;Developingabusinessbudget.THUR9‐12pm MAR8PrincetonMON5:30‐8:30pm MAR12Beckley $35MON5:30‐8:30pm APR10Beckley $35

ForYourBusinessThis workshop isdesigned forexisting businesses.

The workshop will provide essentialinformationforwhatabusinessownerneeds to know to build, expand orrefreshabusiness.The 3 hour class will includeinformationon:up‐datingyourbusinessplan; identifying&reachingyourtargetmarket; management review; relevantlaws; inancial statements & records;inancialmanagement&planning.The Sustainable Growth workshop is aprogram of the WV Small BusinessDevelopment Center in partnershipwith theWomen’s Business& TrainingCenterinBeckley.THUR1‐4pm MAR8Princeton $55TUES5:30‐8:30pm APR17Beckley $35

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TaketheNextStepforYourBusinessThisworkshopwillhelpyouonthepathto business growth in 3 ways. #1.Development of a budget is moreimportant than ever in today’s marketenvironment. A budget will help youbecome a better manager; it will helpyou raisemoney; itwillhelpyouavoidrunning out of money. This workshopwill teachyouhowtoprepareabudgetfor your business. You will use aworksheet that will guide you throughthe process of developing a budget.#2.Youwillalsodiscover the3ways tomake money in a small business andlearn the strategies for pro itablepricing. #3. Learn about the 5 C’s ofcredit and discover what a lender willneed to consider lending to you. Afteryou have completed your preliminaryworkyoumayscheduleanappointmentat no cost with a business coach whowill assist you in developing yourbusiness.MON5:30‐8:30pm MAR19Princeton $55

WED5:30‐8:30pm MAR28MON5:30‐8:30pm APR23Beckley $55

PreparingABankableBusinessPlanTake the time to plan the success ofyourbusiness!Discoverthecomponentsof a business plan as we explore thequestionsyouneed toaddress.Wewillalso explore how to prepare inancialdata required to determine thefeasibility of your idea or to package aloanwhenseekingfundingsources. Allattendees will utilize a workbook inclass to help guide you through theprocess of writing a business plan. Acase studywillbeused toassistyou indeveloping a business inancial plan.After you have completed yourpreliminary work, speci ic to yourbusiness, you may schedule anappointmentatnocostwithabusinesscoachwhowillassistyouindevelopingyourbusinessplan.WED5:30‐8:30pmAPR11Beckley $55

THUR1‐3pm APR5Princeton $55Start Your OwnArts and CraftsBusinessIf you have an artor a craft and youdream about start‐ingyourownhome‐based or smallbusiness,thisisthecourse for you!Learn how to start your own arts andcrafts business from a professionalartist.Discoverhowtocreateanicheinyour chosen craft, price your workeffectively, ind the best craft shows,and market your product to aworldwideInternetcustomerbase.StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99


LearntoBuyandSelloneBayOnline auctions match buyers withsellers in a global marketplace foralmostanyitem.Ifyou'veeverdreamedof working from home or just earningextra income by buying and sellinggoods online, our experiencedinstructorswillguideyoueverystepoftheway.You'lllearnhowtocreatetitlesthat get noticed, how to craftadvertisingcopythatsellsitemsquicklyand for top dollar, and how to createanduploadphotosof the itemsyouareselling. You'll also learn how to safelyconduct inancial transactions, how toacceptcreditcardpayments,andhowtopack and ship any item hassle‐free. Ifyou'reabuyer,you'lllearnhowtovaluealmost any itemup for auction,how toget the best possible price, how toprotectyourselfagainst fraud,andhowto compete effectively against otherbidders.StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99TheCraftofMagazineWritingEver readanon ictionmagazinearticleand said, Icanwritebetter than that?With this fun, interactive class you canlearn the ropes from a pro and turnyour dream of becoming a freelancerinto a bright future as a magazinewriter. It's fun, it's easy, and a greatsource of extra incomewhether you’reretired, planning for the future orstaying close to the kids. If you're adetermined new writer, or if youhaven'twritten formagazines in years,this class will jump start your career.You'll learn plenty of powerfulbrainstorming techniques designed topracticallywriteeveryarticleforyou.StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99

StartaPetSittingBusinessIfyou’reananimallover, indouthowto translate your passion into apro itable career! In this course, you’llmaster the essentials of starting a petsitting business. You’ll begin with dogand cat care, including nutrition,exercise, irst aid, and identi ication ofcommon diseases. You’ll also ind outhowtohandlehomevisitsand impresspotential clients. In addition, you’lldelveinto inancesandexplorestart‐upcosts, accounting, fee‐setting, businessplans, and low‐cost marketing. By theend of this course, you’ll have all theknowledge you need to be a successfulpetsitter.StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99SecretsoftheCatererDo you love to cook and plan parties?Then start your own catering businessandmakemoney doingwhat you love!In this course, you learn foundationalskills about catering and the basics ofthe catering business, including manydeliciouscateringrecipes!StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99


AtoZGrantWritingAtoZGrantWriting is an invigoratingand informative course that will equipyouwiththeskillsandtoolsyouneedtoentertheexciting ieldofgrantwriting!You'll learn how to raise needed fundsby discovering how andwhere to lookfor potential funders who are a goodmatch foryourorganization.You'llalsolearnhowtonetworkanddeveloptruepartnerships with a variety of funders,how to organize a successfulgrant‐writingcampaign,andhowtoputtogetheracompleteproposalpackage.StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99WritingEffectiveGrantProposalsLearn to prepare grant proposals thatget solid results for your favoriteorganization or charity. Over $200billion annually is available for worthycausesandmostpeopledon’tknowhowto prepare the application that willdeliver needed funding. Avoid themistakes that get applications forwonderful projects tossed into thewastebasket! Learn how to writeprofessional proposals that actuallysucceed.StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99

AdvancedGrantProposalWritingDo you know the best way to presentinformationinagrantproposal?Inthiscourse,anexperiencedgrantwriterwillshow you how to research and writewinning proposals that get funded.Learn what to do‐‐and, moreimportantly what not to do‐‐on everypart of your proposal. Gain a fullunderstanding of the criteria fundersuse to determine whether your grantproposalgetsfundedorrejected.You'llbecome expert at ferreting outcorporate, foundation, and governmentgrant makers, and you'll know how totailor your responses to informationfoundinthepeerreviewcriteria.You'llalso discover a number of signi icantinishing touches that can give yourproject the edge over others. You'llknow the best type of paper to use,which buzzwords to include, whichfonts work best, and which types ofgraphicsandformattingtechniqueswillmakeyourproposalmorecompetitive.StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99

SpeedSpanishIImagine yourself speaking, reading andwriting Spanish. Now you can withSpeed Spanish! This course is designedforanyonewhowants to learnSpanishpronto. You'll learn six easy recipes forgluing Spanish words together to formsentences. In no time at all, you'll beable to go into any Spanish speakingsituationand converse in Spanish. ¡QuéBueno!StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99

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SpeedSpanishIIHave you ever seen a non‐nativespeaking Spanish luently? Were youimpressed? Would you like to becomemore conversational and morecomfortable in Spanish‐speakingsituations? Now you can. Our SpeedSpanish courses are unlike any otherSpanish classes you may have evertaken. You'll see words, hear thempronounced properly, and be grantedplentyofopportunitiestopracticeyourpronunciation.Then,you'lllearnseveralclever recipes that you can use to gluethe words together into sentences.EnrollinSpeedSpanishII,andyou'llseean immediate improvement in yourSpanish luency from the very irstlesson.StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99SpanishintheClassroomLearntheessentialSpanishforteachersso you can bridge the communicationgap with your Spanish‐speakingstudentsandparents!We'vetossedoutlong vocabulary lists and complexgrammar rulesand replaced themwithgames and stories to make learningeasy,painless,andevenfun.Inadditionto basic greetings and general Spanishvocabulary, you'll master words andphrases that directly relate to theclassroom, such as classroom objects,front‐of icereceptions,actionverbsandcommands, study skills, registration,course names, school rules anddiscipline, and parent‐teacherconference vocabulary. By the end ofthis course, you'll bewell on yourwayto being a Spanish speaker andcommunicating effectively with theSpanish‐speakers all around you.¡Vamos!(Let'sgo!)StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99

SpanishforMedicalProfessionalsAreyoustrugglingtocommunicatewithyour Spanish‐speaking patients?Whether you’re new to the Spanishlanguage or just want a refresher, thiscoursewillgiveyouthebasictoolsyouneed tobridge the communication gap.And forget about boring grammarcharts! Instead,entertaininggamesandstories will make it easy to learnmedicalSpanishasyougainawarenessabout Latin American culture. You’llstart with simple words for everydaytopics including colors, numbers,conversational phrases, family names,and words for asking questions. Next,you’ll discover how to ask about pain,symptoms,medicalhistories, insurance,and patients’ feelings. You’ll also learnhowtotalkaboutbodyparts,diets,andmedicalcareandtreatment.¡Vamos!StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99

eMailMarketingLow‐cost marketing at the press of asend button! Discover safe, legal, easyto use ways to reach your customersabout sales, new products, or speci icitemstheyaskedabout.Hands‐onclassutilizingConstantContact.FRI10‐2pm MAR23Beckley $55BoostingYourWebSiteTraf icAcquire the basic skills to boost yourweb site traf ic, including how toanalyze your visitor traf ic, how to usesearch engine optimization to getgreatervisibilityandexposureinGooglesearches,andhowtoredesignyourwebsite copy to increase your visitors andresults.ONLINE MAR5‐30NEW $195

Marketing


IntroductiontoSocialMediaGetinvolvedinthemovefromin‐personto online communication. Learn whatsocial networks are and their role inyour business and personal life. Findoutthetopsitesandhowbusinessesareusing the sites for communication,customer retention, branding, market‐ing,marketresearch,needsassessmentand serving customers and clients.Explore the options for yourorganization. Look at case studies ofwhatotherorganizationsaredoing.Letyour instructor guide your explorationof Facebook andYouTube. For anyoneinterested in social networks. Yourinstructor is a nationally knownspeaker, consultant and trainer onsocialnetworksandsocialmedia.ONLINE APR2‐APR27 $195Facebook for Business: AdvancedSkillsforBusinessesandOrganizationsFindoutwhatgoesonbehindthescenesonFacebookPagesandhowtoincreasethe chances that your message is seenand acted on. Discover new tools andproven techniques to increasebusinessandexpandyourreach.Discusshowtoadapt your marketing message for theFacebookplatformandhowtointegrateFacebook across all marketing areas.This is an advanced class and assumesyou have started a Page on Facebookand have some basic knowledge of theplatform.ONLINE MAR5ONLINE MAY7NEW $245

YouTubeforBusinessIncrease your business with YouTube,the online video site and now thesecond largest search engine. Discoverthe power of video for yourorganization,andhowtousevideoasamarketingtooltoreachandservemorepeople. Find out what types of videowork best on YouTube, how otherbusiness organizations are usingYouTube, how to create your ownYouTubechannel,andthetechniquesofadding captions, annotations and otherextra features. YouTube can enhanceyour current marketing andcommunication strategy. Afterattendingthiscourseyouwilltakebackproven strategies and techniques formaking YouTube work successfully foryourorganization.ONLINE MAR5ONLINE MAY7NEW $195 MarketingUsingSocialMediaDevelopa two‐waycommunicationandmarketing strategy for yourorganization using social media. Letyour instructor guide you in exploringmajor social media, including Twitter,LinkedIn, and blogging. Learn quick,easy ways to use Twitter, blogs andLinkedIn to engage your customers orclientsandkeeptheminterestedinyourorganization or business. You’ll indouttheadvantagesanddisadvantagesofeach, and learn what’s right for yourwork and type of organization. Yourinstructor,SuzanneKart,isadirectorofmarketing for a national associationandwritesandspeaksonthetopic.ONLINE MAR5‐30 $195


AdvancedWebsiteStrategiesYou have awebsite, butwhywill yourcustomers want to come back or buysomethingortakeaction?Doyoureallyknow who you are selling to? Do youknowwhatyouwanttosaytothem?Doyou know how you want to say it?Learn how to create content that isengagingandpurposeful.Findoutwhatyou want to say to them. And inally,indouthowyouwanttosayit.Inonemonth you will be better equipped tocreate your own content marketingstrategy and create a content‐richwebsite that exceeds theneedsof yourvisitors.ONLINE MAR5‐30NEW $1951YearMarketingPlanAre you planning your ChristmasMarketinginNovember?Notgettingthe results you want? Need a way totrackyourmarketing?Thenthisistheclassforyou.Takethetimetoplanyourmarketing, knowhow you are going tomarketandtrackwhatwaseffective.TUES10‐2pm APR24Beckley $55

GenealogyBasicsWho will you discover? What newbranch of your family will you ind? Ifyou're a newcomer or an amateurgenealogist, this coursewill help guideyoutothemostusefulWebsiteswhereyou can search for family names.Tracing your family's history is afascinating journey, as you'll seethrough hands‐on examples that helpyou dig deeper into your family's past.The course explains in simple termswheretolook,whotocontact,andhowtomakeyourfamilyhistorycomealive.StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99

TravelPhotographyfortheDigitalPhotographerThelureoftravelissurpassedonlybythe inevitable desire to bring homepicturesandshareyouradventures.Joinus and discover the world through aphotographer's eye. This course willaddressthetoolsandtricksthatenabledigitalphotographerstocapturescenesfromaround theworldandbring themhome. We'll share various examplesfromdestinationsacross theglobe,andexpand your knowledge of techniquesfor shootingdigitally andworkingwiththeimagesafteryougetback.StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99DiscoverDigitalPhotographyJoinusandexploretheworldofdigitalphotography! This course provides anintroduction to the fascinatingtechnology that catapulted thephotographic world into the 21stcentury. We'll discuss the basics ofdigital photography, equipment,software,thedigitaldarkroom,printing,Internet and e‐mail use, along withcommercial and personal applications.You'll learn what you need, what youcan do, and what fun you can have.Whetheryou'renewtophotographyora longtime professional making thechange to the digital world, this classwill provide an introduction to newopportunities.StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99


Personal Enrichment

ResumeWritingWorkshopReadytowritetheresumetogetthejobyou have always wanted? Well this isthe class to help you do it! Create aneffectiveresumeorimprovetheoneyoualready have. Transform your resumeinto a powerful tool that will get youinterviews.Thisworkshopwillleadyouthroughaself‐assessmentseriessoyouwill have extensive knowledge aboutthe product you are marketing YOU!Learndifferentresumeformatsandtheadvantages and disadvantages of each.Write an employment objective thatshows potential employers that youhave direction. Make the most of yourwork experience. Knowwhat to revealin a resume, and what to keep toyourself. Learn to overcome gaps inwork history and age discrimination.Discoverhowtousereferences toyouradvantage.ThiscourseincludestheuseofonlineresumesandInternetResumeSecrets. This course is invaluable foranyonewhowants to create their ownresume,or learnhow towrite resumesandcoverlettersforpro it.StartDates:MAR21orAPR18ONLINE(6weeks) $99

ReadyMATHDoyourmathskillsneedhelp?AreyouoryourchildpreparingfortheACT,SATor GED test? ReadyMATH is themostadvancedsystemfor learningmathandtest preparation. This online programtargetsyourmathknowledgegapswithindividualized instruction and teachesyou just what you need to know.ReadyMATH topics include BasicArithmetic, Pre‐Algebra, BeginningAlgebra,andIntermediateAlgebra.StartDates:OpenEnrollmentONLINE(6weeks) $499

Index

AtoZGrantwriting............................10Accounting.............................................6AdvancedWebsiteStrategies........13ArtsandCraftsBusiness..................8BoostingWebsiteTraf ic..................11BudgetingPersonal............................5BusinessPlanWriting.......................8BusinessStart‐up................................7BusinessFundamentals....................7BusinessGrowth..................................8BusinessforBreakfast......................17CateringBusiness................................9CustomerService................................4DigitalPhotography...........................13eBay...........................................................9EmailMarketing..................................11EmailEtiquette....................................4FacebookforBusiness......................12Genealogy...............................................13Home‐BasedBusinessShow..........16iPadBasics.............................................3Leadership..............................................5MagazineWriting................................9MarketingPlan.....................................13MarketingUsingSocialMedia.......12MSEXCEL2010....................................3MSWord2010......................................3MSProject2010...................................4PayrollinQuickBooks.......................6Peachtree................................................6PetSittingBusiness............................9QuickBooks............................................5ReadyMATH...........................................14RecruitingGenX/GenY....................5ResumeWriting...................................14Spanish....................................................10SpanishinClassroom........................11Supervision............................................5WritingGrantProposals..................10YouTubeforBusiness........................12


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Join us for Business for Breakfast at our

Beckley Training Facility 7:45am-8:45am

Agenda: 7:45-8am Networking Breakfast

8am-8:30am Presentation 8:30am-8:45am Q&A

Be at work by 9am

No fee for the session - However registration is required.

Date Topic

Mar 16th iPads - Pros and Cons for Business Use

Apr 20th Tips and Tricks for using Outlook for Organization

May 25th Retirement Options for Business Owners

Call Laura at 304-253-3145 or visit www.westvirginiawbc.org to register

Registration Form - Due 5 days in advance of class

Name of Class: Attendee Name:


Company Name:

Address: City/State/Zip:

E-mail:

Phone: Fax:

# of Attendees @ $ per person = $ Total

Email: [email protected]

Mail: WBC, 602 New River Town Center, Beckley, WV 25801

Fax: 304-252-9584 (must be paying with credit card)

Call: 304-253-3145 or 800-766-4556

□ Enclosed is my check/money order payable to: WBC

Please charge the following account: □ MasterCard □ Visa

Card Number:

Expiration Date:

Cardholder’s Name: Signature:

Date of Birth:



ClassLocations

Beckley‐Women’sBusiness&TrainingCenter‐602NewRiverTownCenterBeckley(locatedinsidetheWorkForceWVCareerCenter)Charleston‐405CapitolStreet,‐Charleston,WV

DrivingDirectionsavailableuponrequest

CallLauraat800‐766‐4556


WORD2010TipsandTricksHave you ever watch someone perform a task with Word and thought “Wow, I didn’t know you could do that!”. Microsoft Word has the ability to many things to both save time and make tasks easier. Join us for this free Webinar and learn some of the “Tips and Tricks”.

FRI10am‐11am APR6Webinar‐Online NoFee

CallLauraat800‐766‐4556orvisitwww.westvirginiawbc.orgtoregisterfornewwebinar

RecordedWebinarsavailable: EXCEL2010TipsandTricks EmailEtiquetteEmailkjones@westvirginiawbc.orgtoreceivelinktorecordings


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