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What Our CustOmers are saying...“If It were not for our local careertech, I could not run my busIness. from monthly safety meetIngs to specIfIc topIcs of need, northwest technology center strIves to provIde all our traInIng needs wIth very lIttle cost to our company. thIs last year we were traIned In the solIdworks program and certIfIed In forklIft use– awesome resources for our busIness.”

--marva morrIs, presIdent, bramco, Inc.

Plan to Join Us at EithEr CamPUs

For oUr tECh tailgatE (oPEn hoUsE and BaCk to sChool night)

on aUgUst 12th 5Pm Until 7Pm!

“we were able to receIve scheduled monthly employee traInIng on a varIety of topIcs that dIrectly apply to our Industry. havIng attended some of the classes myself, I can attest that they are conducted by profes-sIonal traIners and are presented In a manner that Is conducIve to all learners. they work to accommodate our schedule and are more than wIllIng to adjust the course topIcs as our needs evolve. on top of the convenIence and professIonalIsm, they were also able to save us a very large sum of money each month.”

--cody erIkson, busIness manager, erIkson steel

“northwest technology center In faIrvIew has supplIed us wIth excellent traInIng In QuIck books, excel, manufacturIng flow process, lean manufacturIng, customIzed Inventory management and all our safety traInIng, just to mentIon a few. whenever there Is a need, they are always wIllIng to help.”

--jeromy haInes, progressIve wIndows

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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY• Customized Industry TrainingCustomized for retail, manufacturing, distribution, business services and much more! The training is industry specific and is provided at a low cost to your company!

• Existing Industry TrainingDesigned to upgrade the existing workforce. This training is appropriate upon the acquisition of new equipment, processes, technology, computerized manufacturing applications, and/or for new product lines.

• Leadership TrainingExplores various methods of leadership and how to work effectively with people at many levels and with many different personalities.

• Training for Industry Programs (TIP)

Available for new and rapidly expanding businesses. Plant start up training includes: pre-production training, development of training materials, supervision training, equipment for training, safety, first aid and CPR training.

• Customer Service Training

Provides your front line staff and your entire organization the skills to offer exemplary customer service.

• Adult Training and DevelopmentProvides on-going, short-term adult training. This training enables adults to upgrade practical skills and provides adults the opportunity to further explore areas of interest.

WE CAN CUSTOMIZE TRAINING FOR YOUR BUSINESS!

15 Passenger Van Safety Forklift Safety Bloodborne Pathogens Hand and Power Tool Safety

Electrical Safety Hand Safety Ergonomics Hydrogen Sulfide Safety

Fall Protection Safety Ladder Safety / Slips, Trips and Falls Fire Safety and Fire Extinguisher Training

Respiratory Safety and Fit Test Trenching, Shoring and Excavating

Safety Training Topics Available--Ask if you don't see what you need! Lockout Tagout Safety

Machine Guarding Personal Protective Equipment

• Oil & Gas TrainingProvides training to the oil and gas industry including ETC SafelandUSA, Safety Essentials, CDL Training and many services customized to the industry.

ETC SafElandUSa-BaSiC SafETy awarEnESS OriEnTaTiOn fOr ThE Oil and GaS indUSTry

PrOvide unifOrm COnsistent basiC safety OrientatiOn tO WOrkers in the Oil and gas industry. the CurriCulum fOCuses On three areas: COmPrehensive safety, health and envirOnmental training. the COurse is aCCredited by the energy training COunCil (etC) and reCOrded thrOugh isnetWOrld. lifetime CertifiCatiOns reCeived in this 10-hOur PrOgram are natiOnally reCOgnized. sCheduling fOr the Classes is flexible and the COst fOr COmPanies tO PartiCiPate is affOrdable. this class is offered monthly or on demand.

AUTO COLLISION TECHNOLOGY*alva only; ase certIfIed

Focus On: Auto Body Repair and Auto Body Refinishing

Assess, estimate, repair and refinish the body/interior of damaged vehicles.

Straighten and replace damaged parts using modern welding, sanding, masking and painting procedures.

Utilize professional techniques of metal and adhesive repair.

NEW FALL 2013 -see pages 6 and 7 for detaIls !

bIomedIcal scIences & practIcal nursIng

BECOME COLLEGE & CAREER READY

COMPUTER & BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY*alva & faIrvIew

Focus On: Preparing for immediate office employment, advanced certifications and further education.

Work individually and in teams using the same techniques and software as office professionals.

Develop a professional career portfolio to secure a competitive advantage.

Work in a large professional legal, accounting or administrative business office environment.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY*alva & faIrvIew; ase certIfIed

Focus On: Engine Repair and Performance, HVAC/AC, Suspension, Brakes and Electrical Systems

Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair a wide range of vehicles.

Use the same high-tech diagnostic and repair equipment as Master Technicians.

Work on today’s advanced vehicle electronics, computers and complex automotive systems.

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CONSTRUCTION TRADES*alva only

Focus On: Plumbing and Electrical Trades

Use the same equipment, procedures and terminology as professionals in these trades.

Prepare to take the licensure exam, qualify to become a journeyman in these areas.

Daytime Career Programs begin in August 2013!

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BECOME COLLEGE & CAREER READY

WELDING TECHNOLOGY *faIrvIew only

Focus On: Preparing for employment in Welding or Manufacturing or continued education

Use advanced welding and cutting techniques to design, build and assemble welding projects.

Design, produce and troubleshoot products using the same equip-ment and techniques as leading manufacturers.

Interpret blueprints and specifications using math and computer technology.

HEALTH CAREERS CERTIFICATION*alva and faIrvIew

Career majors offered include: Alva--Nurse Assistant; Emergency Medical Responder; Fairview--Acute Care Nurse Aide; Restorative Care Nurse Aide and Feeding Assistant

Care for patients/clients using effective communication and assessment techniques.

Use professional medical equipment and technology to improve the healthcare of others.

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-Financial Assistance Available To Those Who Qualify-College Credit Available (Requirements Differ By Program)

-Flexible Scheduling Available In Some Programs

DIGITAL DESIGN *alva and faIrvIew

Focus On: Preparing for immediate employment as a web or graphic designer, advanced certifications and further education

Create, design and deliver professional websites, graphics and animations.

Work individually and in teams using the same hardware and software as expert web developers and graphic artists.

Develop a comprehensive career and college portfolio to acquire a competitive advantage.

CULINARY *faIrvIew only

Focus On: Culinary Arts and Hospitality

Use the same equipment, procedures and terminology as professionals in these high demand careers.

Use powerful teamwork and leadership strategies in a variety of service industry projects.

Work to exceed customer expectations.

Call Today To Enroll!

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practIcal nursIng *adult students only

NEW FALL 2013

NEW DAYTIME PROGRAMS

• COlleCt all high sChOOl and COllege transCriPts

• Obtain immunizatiOn reCOrds

• Present PrOOf Of Cna CertifiCatiOn

• be aWare Of the Osbi baCkgrOund CheCk in all 3 divisiOns

• be PreParing fOr t.e.a.s. test

(t.e.a.s test PreParatiOn Can be fOund at WWW.atitesting.COm.)

healthCare WOrkers are in high demand. as a result, nOrthWest teChnOlOgy Center Will begin aCCePting students intO its PraCtiCal nursing PrOgram beginning in the fall Of 2013. this PrOgram is a 12-mOnth COurse WhiCh inCludes bOth CliniCal hands-On instruCtiOn and ClassrOOm leCture WOrk. nWtC’s PrOgram has reCeived PrOvisiOnal aPPrOval frOm the OklahOma bOard Of nursing and has tWO highly qualified and exPerienCed instruCtOrs. students WhO COmPlete the PrOgram Will be PrePared tO take the natiOnal liCensure examinatiOn.

POtential students need tO COntaCt diane duffy, direCtOr at dduffy@nWteCh.edu, tara thOmas, instruCtOr at tthOmas@nWteCh.edu Or kate niCkel, Pn seCretary at kniCkel@nWteCh.edu. they Can alsO be reaChed by PhOne at 580-327-0344 Or 580-227-3708. stu-dents Will need tO PrePare fOr the aPPliCatiOn PrOCess by gathering the fOllOWing materials and PreParing tO take the t.e.a.s test.

• PRACTICAL NURSING HAS A SEPARATE APPLICATION AND ADMISSION PROCESS THAN OTHER DAYTIME PROGRAMS OFFERED AT NWTC.

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practIcal nursIng *adult students only

NEW FALL 2013 bIomedIcal scIences *alva & faIrvIew-secondary students only

NEW FALL 2013

AVAILABLE AT ALVA & FAIRVIEW

nOrthWest teChnOlOgy Center Will Offer PltW’s biOmediCal sCienCes PrOgram, a high sChOOl PrOgram that intrOduCes students tO mediCine and human bOdy systems, PreParing them fOr Careers in mediCal and health-related fields. thrOughOut bms, students exPlOre the COnCePts Of human mediCine and are intrOduCed tO tOPiCs suCh as PhysiOlOgy, genetiCs, miCrObiOlOgy and PubliC health. thrOugh aCtivities like disseCting a heart, students examine the PrOCesses, struCtures and interaCtiOns Of the human bOdy, Often Playing the rOle Of biOmediCal PrOfessiOnals. they alsO exPlOre the PreventiOn, diagnOsis and treatment Of disease, WOrking COllabOratively tO investigate and design innOvative sOlutiOns tO the health Challenges Of the 21st Century. students are intrOduCed tO a range Of biOmediCal Careers, setting them uP fOr POst-seCOndary suCCess. they Often have the OPPOrtunity tO earn COllege Credit, admissiOns PreferenCes, Or sChOlarshiPs fOr COmPleted PltW COurses.

PrOjeCt lead the Way (PltW) biOmediCal sCienCes initiative inCludes fOur biOmediCal COurses taken during the juniOr and seniOr year Of high sChOOl. the COurses are designed tO establish a sOlid fOundatiOn and exPand the high sChOOl math and sCienCe COllege PreParatOry PrOgrams. the CurriCulum is natiOnally aPPrOved and is taught by natiOnally Certified instruCtOrs in the teChnOlOgy Center.

StudentS in BMS attend the technology center in three hour BlockS including 2 BioMedical Science courSeS, one Science courSe and one MatheMaticS courSe taken each year.

PrinciPleS of BioMedical ScienceS (SeMeSter 1-junior year) huMan Body SySteMS (SeMeSter 2-junior year) Medical interventionS (SeMeSter 1-Senior year) BioMedical Science reSearch (SeMeSter 2-Senior year)

Science courSeS: MatheMaticS courSeS: -Pre aP cheMiStry -algeBra ii -anatoMy and PhySiology -trigonoMetry/Pre-calculuS

-aP Biology -aP StatiSticS

-aP cheMiStry -aP calculuS

For inFormation on enrollment, please call 580-327-0344 in alva or 580-227-3708 in Fairview.

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“Fairview Regional Medical Center has become accustom to relying on the Northwest Technology Center for coming up with the solution to our training needs. A question that starts with “can you find us training on …..” is answered with “sure”, and it is always quality and tailored to our needs. Over the past two years we have taken advantage of the usual leadership and management training as well as had specialized training such as innovation, LEAN processes in healthcare, Serve Safe, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum to name just a few.“

--Roger Knak, Fairview Regional Medical Center

HEALTH SERVICES

• Customer Service TrainingFocus on providing great customer service within the healthcare industry! Customers are your most important asset. This training teaches your front line staff and your entire organization how to provide exemplary customer service.

• Short Term Health/Medical Courses

This training is provided as a continuing service to local healthcare entities in both the Alva and Fairview areas. Health Services provides on-going, short-term adult training. Training includes: CPR, Medical Coding, CMA, CNA, Advanced CNA, Home Health Care Aide-Deeming, CMA CEU, EMT Basic, EMT Intermediate, EMT-Refresher, First Responder, First Responder-Refresher.

• Customized Industry TrainingContinuing Education Units (CEU’s) are available. Please contact us for specific training topics.

“Northwest Tech has truly been an invaluable partner for our entire medical center. They have a training solution for just about anything we need in all facets of our operation.”

--Kelly Parker, Share Medical Center

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WE CAN CUSTOMIZE TRAINING FOR YOUR BUSINESS!

Alva Campus--Health Related Courses Date Days Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees Certified Nurse Aide, Long-Term Care 9/9 - 9/25 M - F 8:00 - 4:00 475.00 950.00 100.00 Certified Nurse Aide, Long-Term Care 11/5 - 11/21 M - F 8:00 - 4:00 475.00 950.00 100.00 Certified Nurse Aide, Long-Term Care 12/2 - 12/18 M - F 8:00 - 4:00 475.00 950.00 100.00 Certified Med Aide 10/7, 10/10, 10/14, 10/16 Varies 8:00 - 5:00 315.00 630.00 100.00 Feeding Assistant 10/29 - 10/31 Tu - Th Varies Advanced Certified Med Aide 11/18 - 11/22 M - F 8:00 - 5:00 255.00 510.00 30.00 Certified Med Aide, CEU's (In Alva) 9/6/2013 F 8:00 - 5:00 32.00 64.00 Certified Med Aide, CEU's (In Fairview) 12/6/2013 F 8:00 - 5:00 32.00 64.00 AHA CPR/FA 9/10/2013 Tu 5:30 - 9:30 35.00 AHA CPR/FA 10/8/2013 Tu 5:30 - 9:30 35.00 AHA CPR/FA 11/12/2013 Tu 5:30 - 9:30 35.00 AHA CPR/FA 12/10/2013 Tu 5:30 - 9:30 35.00 AHA CPR/FA 8/24/2013 Sat 1:00 - 5:00 35.00 AHA CPR/FA 9/21/2013 Sat 1:00 - 5:00 35.00 AHA CPR/FA 10/19/2013 Sat 1:00 - 5:00 35.00 AHA CPR/FA 12/21/2013 Sat 1:00 - 5:00 35.00 AHA Healthcare Provider CPR 9/17/2013 Tu 8:30 - 2:00 35.00 AHA Healthcare Provider CPR 10/8/2013 Tu 8:30 - 2:00 35.00 AHA Healthcare Provider CPR 11/12/2013 Tu 8:30 - 2:00 35.00 AHA Healthcare Provider CPR 12/10/2013 Tu 8:30 - 2:00 35.00 EMS~ Please call for EMR and EMT needs

Fairview Campus--Health Related Courses Dates Day Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees Certified Nurse Aide, Long-term Care 8/12-8/29 M-Th 8:00 - 5:00 475.00 475.00 60.00 Certified Nurse Aide, Long-term Care 11/04-11/19 M-Th 8:00 - 5:00 475.00 475.00 60.00 Certified Nurse Aide, Long-term Care 12/02-12/18 M-Th 8:00 - 5:00 475.00 475.00 60.00 Certified Nurse Aide II 11/7,14, 21,26,12/5,12,19 Varies 1:00-5:00 Certified Medication Aid 9/9,12,16,17,19 Varies 8:00 - 5:00 315.00 315.00 30.00 Advanced Certified Medication Aide 10/21-10/31 Varies 8:00 - 5:00 255.00 255.00 30.00 Certified Medication Aide, CEU'S - Alva 9/6 F 8:00 - 5:00 32.00 64.00 Certified Medication Aide, CEU'S - Fairview 12/6 F 8:00 - 5:00 32.00 64.00 AHA BLS CPR/AED 8/13 Tu 6:00 - 10:00 35.00 AHA BLS CPR/AED 9/10 Tu 6:00 - 10:00 35.00 AHA BLS CPR/AED 10/8 Tu 6:00 - 10:00 35.00 AHA BLS CPR/AED 11/12 Tu 6:00 - 10:00 35.00 AHA BLS CPR/AED 12/10 Tu 6:00 - 10:00 35.00 AHA Healthcare Provider CPR 8/20 Th 12:00-6:00 35.00 AHA Healthcare Provider CPR 9/17 Tu 12:00-6:00 35.00 AHA Healthcare Provider CPR 10/15 Th 12:00-6:00 35.00 AHA Healthcare Provider CPR 11/12 Tu 12:00-6:00 35.00 AHA Healthcare Provider CPR 12/10 Tu 12:00-6:00 35.00 EMS ~ Please call for EMR and EMT needs

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CarryinG COnCEalEd wEapOnS

OklahOma laW reCOgnizes the right fOr Citizens tO defend themselves frOm POssible threats tO their lives. tOny Wisely, a Certified COnCeal and Carry instruCtOr teaChes this One day Class. train tO reCeive a liCense tO laWfully Carry a COnCealed WeaPOn. call today to enroll and receive details regarding the class.

rEaSOnaBlE SUSpiCiOn TraininG fOr SUpErviSOrS it is imPerative that reasOnable susPiCiOn deCisiOns be made quiCkly and COrreCtly based On ObjeCtive faCts that are Present at the time Of ObservatiOn. Only suPervisOrs WhO have COmPleted 1 hOur Of training in the signs and symPtOms Of PrObable drug use and 1 hOur Of training in the signs and symPtOms Of PrObable alCOhOl misuse Can “make the Call tO test”. this training meets these requirements. choose a convenient date and enroll!

lEarninG TO lEad

maximize the PerfOrmanCe Of everyOne in yOur business. learn tO mOtivate, guide and suPPOrt yOur team tOWard and aChieving sustainable suCCess. in this COurse yOu Will disCOver 5 strategies leaders Can use tO fOCus their effOrts, hOW tO maximize the team PerfOrmanCe, hOW tO hOld disCussiOns With emPlOyees abOut unaCCePtable PerfOrmanCe and hOW tO transfOrm emOtiOns intO POsitive OPPOrtunities fOr sOlving PrOblems. a strOng leadershiP team is essential fOr business grOWth, emPlOyee retentiOn and CustOmer lOyalty. 9/3-9/24 tuesday 8:00am-nOOn

Leadership Date Days Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees Learning to Lead New! 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 Tu 8:00 - 12:00 300.00 600.00

Carrying Concealed Weapons Training - One Day Session Date Days Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees Session 1 7/13/2013 Session 2 8/3/2013 Session 3 9/7/2013 Session 4 9/21/2013 Session 5 10/5/2013 Session 6 10/12/2013 Session 7 11/2/2013 Session 8 11/16/2013 Session 9 12/7/2013 Session 10 12/14/2013 Session 11 1/18/2014

Sat 8:00 - 5:00 60.00 No Fee

CDL / Vehicle / and Safety Course Date Days Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees AAA Driver Improvement Program 9/16 or 11/11 M 9:00 - 4:00 20.00 40.00 6.00 CDL 9/9 and 9/10 M & Tu 5:00 - 10:00 30.00 60.00 5.00 CDL 10/7 and 10/8 M & Tu 5:00 - 10:00 30.00 60.00 5.00 Reasonable Suspicion Training For Supervisors New! 7/12, 8/23, 9/20,

(Choose One Date) 10/11, 11/15, 12/6 F 8:00 - 10:00 40.00 40.00 No Fee Truck Driver Training (Call for Pre-requisite Information) Scheduled as needed M - F 7:00 - 4:30 1800.00 No Fee

ALVA SCHEDULE

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dUTCh OvEn COOkinG wiTh JOEl and dOra fOGElSTrOm

have a PassiOn fOr OutdOOr COOking? this is an interaCtive COurse that intrOduCes students tO everything frOm the basiCs Of dutCh Oven COOking tO sPeCifiC teChniques and triCks. COme learn the seCrets tO Creating great dutCh Oven meals. everything that is PrePared in Class Will be served, sO COme hungry! 10/3-10/10 thursday 6:00Pm-8:30Pm

EnGliSh aS a SECOnd lanGUaGE

Whether yOur gOals are PersOnal Or PrOfessiOnal, english as a seCOnd language Offers adults With nO Or limited english PrOfiCienCy an OPPOrtunity tO aCquire and learn the english language COmmuniCatiOns skills Of listening, sPeaking, reading, and Writing. this Class is designed tO meet the diverse needs Of students, ranging frOm the english Of daily living tO the language required fOr WOrk Or COntinued eduCatiOn. 8/20-12/12 tuesday and thursday 7:15Pm-8:15Pm

dEfEnSivE handGUn COUrSE

this COurse is designed fOr the nOviCe shOOter Or handgun OWner. it inCludes 4 hOurs Of intensive ClassrOOm training, fOllOWed by 4 hOurs Of range time. tOPiCs inClude handgun safety, stanCe, griP, sight alignment, trigger COntrOl, PrOPer PresentatiOn Of handgun frOm hOlster, relOading skills, malfunCtiOn drills and basiC shOOting skills. 7/20 Or 9/14 saturday 8:00am-5:00Pm

Cooking Date Days Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees Dutch Oven Cooking New! 10/3 & 10/10 Th 6:00 - 8:30 15.00 30.00 15.00

Education/Personal Development Date Days Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees

Conversational Spanish (Cleet Certified) 8/20 - 12/12 Tu & Th 6:00 - 7:00 85.00 170.0025.00

Book fee Advanced Conversational Spanish New!

English as a Second Language New! 8/20 - 12/12 Tu & Th 7:15 - 8:15 85.00 170.0025.00

Book fee Advanced English as a Second Language New! Adult Basic Education/GED 9/9 - 10/28 M 5:30 - 8:30 75.00 150.00 25.00 Paraprofessional 9/10 - 10/16 Tu & W 5:00 - 7:00 132.00 132.00 No fee Early Learning Child Care Guidelines/STAR New! 8/10 & 8/24 Sat 8:00 - 5:00 Free Lunch Seminar: Cyber Security New! 7/15 M 11:30 - 1:00 15.00 30.00 ACT Prep 10/22 T 9:00 - 12:00 35.00 ACT Prep 12/11 W 9:00 - 12:00 35.00

Upon request-Call for Details

Upon request-Call for Details

Special Skills / Interest Date Days Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees Defensive Handgun Training New! 7/20 & 9/14 Sat 8:00 - 5:00 120.00 120.00 No Fee Hunter's Safety Class 8/24/2013 Sat 8:00 - 5:00 Free Free Free Advanced Quilting 9/11 - 11/6 W 5:30 - 8:30 60.00 120.00 15.00

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Safety Essentials, 10 Hr OSHA, First Aid / CPR - Two Days Date Days Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees Session 1 7/1 - 7/2 Session 2 8/12 - 8/13 Session 3 9/9 - 9/10 Session 4 10/7 - 10/8 Session 5 11/4 - 11/5 Session 6 12/2 - 12/3 Session 7 1/13 - 1/14

MandTu

8:00 - 3:00 and

8:00 - 5:00

20.00 per person

10.00 cards

OSHA &CPR

Video Broadcast Courses Date Days Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees Homebuyer Education 10/7/2013 M 5:00 - 8:00 No Cost No fee PHR/SPHR Preparation Class (Payment due by 9/6/13) 9/24 - 12/10 Tu 6:00 - 9:00 795.00 No fee

ETC SafeLand USA Safety Awareness - One Day Session Date Days Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees Session 1 7/11/2013 Session 2 8/8/2013 Session 3 9/12/2013 Session 4 10/10/2013 Session 5 11/14/2013 Session 6 12/12/2013 Session 7 1/9/2013

Th 7:00am - 6:00pm

200.00 per company,(up to 15students

based uponavailability)

5.00 card fee

perperson

hOmEBUyEr EdUCaTiOn

is hOme OWnershiP right fOr yOu? this COurse helPs yOu deCide if buying a hOme is the best deCisiOn fOr yOu. if it is, this Class exPlOres mOney management, using Credit tO get a lOan, What yOu Can affOrd, shOPPing fOr a hOme, hOme insPeCtiOns, the lOan aPPliCatiOn, What tO exPeCt at ClOsing, life as a hOmeOWner, hOme maintenanCe, avOiding fOreClOsure and finanCing yOur hOme. 10/7 mOnday 5:00Pm-8:00Pm

SafETy ESSEnTialS

dO yOu Want tO save yOur COmPany sOme mOney and keeP yOur emPlOyees safe? enrOll yOur emPlOyees in Our safety essentials Class. uPOn suCCessful COmPletiOn Of the 2-day COurse, students Will reCeive a 10 hOur Osha safety CertifiCatiOn and an ameriCan heart assOCiatiOn CPr/first aid CertifiCatiOn. the Class is held the first mOnday and tuesday Of eaCh mOnth and the COst is Only $30 fOr bOth days. call to enroll!

SafElandUSa training is Offered at alva and at fairvieW. Please see Page 3 fOr mOre infOrmatiOn.

Fire Fighter Training Date Days Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees Woods County Fire School/Firefighter Training 10/5 & 10/6 Sat. & Sun. 8:00 - 5:00 Free

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winninG @ pinninG--nEw!Pinterest is an Online Pin bOard. it is One Of the fastest grOWing sOCial media PlatfOrms. Pinterest has fOrty milliOn aCtive users and grOWing. use it tO Organize and share the things yOu lOve. find Out hOW yOu Can use Pinterest at hOme and at WOrk. 8/13-9/3 tuesday 6:30Pm-7:30Pm

phOTOGraphy EnhanCEmEnT USinG ipad--nEw!enhanCe yOur PhOtOgraPhs On the gO! there are several relatively easy-tO-use aPPliCatiOns yOu Will disCOver in this Class tO make yOur PhOtOgraPhs lOOk PrOfessiOnal. the larger iPad sCreen makes it muCh better at making intriCate tWeaks and quiCkly giving images an attraCtive enhanCement With minimal effOrt. even if yOu are a bad PhOtOgraPher, these iPad aPPliCatiOns Can helP yOu! 10/3-10/24 thursday 5:30Pm-8:30Pm

ipad

the iPad is Changing the Way PeOPle are WOrking, learning and Playing. disCOver aPPliCatiOns WhiCh Will turn yOur iPad intO a mObile PrOduCtivity PlatfOrm. the latest neWs, mOst revOlutiOnary aPPs and mOst innOvative features Will be exPlOred. bring yOur iPad and learn hOW tO get the mOst Out Of it in this One evening 4 hOur COurse. 11/7 thursday 4:00Pm-8:00Pm

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Computer Classes Date Days Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees

Memory/Event/or Recipe Book (Create an 8 x 8 story book -- bring photos, recipes or sayings--capture those memories) 9/9 - 10/14 M 1:00 - 4:00 45.00 90.00 20.00

Memory/Event/or Recipe Book (Create an 8 x 8 story book -- bring photos, recipes or sayings--capture those memories) 9/10 - 10/15 Tu 5:30 - 8:30 45.00 90.00 20.00

Create a Deck of Cards (Create photos, or quotes a deck of your choice of card game) 10/22 - 11/19 Tu 5:30 - 8:30 40.00 80.00 20.00 Excel Intro, Microsoft Office 2013 New! 11/14-21 & 12/5 - 12/12 Th 5:00 - 8:00 30.00 60.00 5.00 Introduction to Computer 8/22 - 9/26 Th 5:30 - 8:30 45.00 90.00 10.00 i-Pad, (Bring your own i-Pad, sync with your computer) 11/7/2013 Th 4:00 - 8:00 15.00 30.00 No Fee i-Phone, (Bring your own i-Phone) 8/29/2013 Th 4:00 - 8:00 15.00 30.00 No Fee Power Point Intro, Microsoft Office 2013 New! 9/5 - 9/26 Th 5:00 - 8:00 30.00 60.00 5.00 Word Intro, Microsoft Office 2013 New!

10/24 - 10/31 Th 5:00 - 8:00 30.00 60.00 5.00

QuickBooks, Basic and Beyond Basic (bring a flash drive) 9/30 - 12/2 M 6:00 - 8:30 65.00 130.00

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Winning the Workplace Challenge TBA Photography, Digital, featuring Lynn Martin 11/7 -11/21 & 12/5 Th 5:30 - 8:30 30.00 60.00 10.00

Photo Enhancement Using i-Pad,with Lynn Martin New! 10/3, 10/10 & 10/24 Th 5:30 - 8:30 25.00 50.0025.00 (Incl. Software)

"Winning @ Pinning" Intro to Pinterest New! 8/13 - 9/3 Tu 6:30 - 7:30 15.00 30.00 10.00

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COmpUTEr flEX hOUr –CUSTOmizEd OnE On OnE TraininG

~featuring MicroSoft office Suite of Word, excel, PoWerPoint, acceSS, PuBliSher and outlook~

We are Offering intrOduCtiOn tO WindOWs 7, WindOWs xP and intrOduCtiOn tO the internet, Classes Will be Offered On tuesday evenings tO give yOu mOre flexibility tO learn the skills yOu desire. yOu Can enrOll in a Class With the flexibility tO learn mOre abOut miCrOsOft OffiCe suite and additiOnal subjeCts While managing a busy hOme and PrOfessiOnal life. the Class sCheduling is COnvenient!! yOu may PurChase tWO-hOur blOCks Of time and use them any time during the sCheduled lab thrOughOut the end Of the time allOWed. Classes begin at yOur COnvenienCe. an instruCtOr Will WOrk With yOu as yOu PrOgress thrOugh the PrOgrams at yOur OWn PaCe. fOCus On yOur sPeCifiC needs and requests. textbOOks are available in the ClassrOOm and Can be PurChased. Our instruCtOr is PhiliP sChrahl. We Can aCCOmmOdate Other COmPuter training, just ask! 8/20-12/17 (as needed) tuesday 5:00Pm-9:00Pm

BUSinESS COaChinG

dO yOu Want tO aChieve freedOm and PrOfitability in yOur business? researCh COnsistently shOWs that the key element tO business suCCess is a Written Plan! in this COurse, yOu Will learn hOW tO Create a Written Plan that allOWs yOu tO WOrk “On” rather than “in” yOur business, systemize yOur business tO run WithOut yOu and muCh mOre! call for convenient scheduling and pricing based on your needs!

BUSINESS COACHING Dates Day Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees Business Coaching--Mastery, Niche Marketing, Systemization, On Request

Team, Synergy, Success and Freedom Classes Start In August

Call 580-227-3708 for tuition information. Funding available for those who qualify.

COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS Dates Day Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees Windows Fundamentals 11/07-12/05 Th 6:30-9:30 30.00 60.00 Photoshop Elements 9/9 - 9/30 M 6:00 - 9:00 30.00 60.00 Digital Scrapbooking with Adobe Elements 9/11 - 10/02 W 6:00 - 9:00 30.00 60.00 Digital Scrapbooking with Adobe Elements 10/07 - 10/28 M 6:00 - 9:00 30.00 60.00 Quickbooks--Getting the Basics 10/24 - 12/5 Th 6:30-9:30 45.00 90.00 31.00 Intro to Computers all ages incl. (Seniors 65+) 9/3 - 11/5 Tu 10:00-12:00 60.00 120.00 25.00

COMPUTER FLEX HOUR CUSTOMIZED 1-ON-1 TRAINING

Enroll in 2 to 72 hour blocks of training

Access-Microsoft Office 8/20-12/17 Tu 5:00-9:00 2-8 hours/20.00 2-8 hours/40.00 Excel-Microsoft Office 8/20-12/17 Tu 5:00-9:00 9 hrs & up 2.50/hr 9 hrs & up 5.00/hr Outlook-Microsoft Office 8/20-12/17 Tu 5:00-9:00 Publisher-Microsoft Office 8/20-12/17 Tu 5:00-9:00 PowerPoint-Microsoft Office 8/20-12/17 Tu 5:00-9:00 Word-Microsoft Office 8/20-12/17 Tu 5:00-9:00 Intro To Windows XP or Windows 7 8/20-12/17 Tu 5:00-9:00 Intro To The Internet 8/20-12/17 Tu 5:00-9:00

You may purchase 2 to 72 hour blocks of training. Use them at your convenience throughout the dates shown. An instructor will be present to facilitate your work. Textbooks are provided to aid in your learning. These will be left in the classroom.

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MINI COMPUTER LABS Dates Day Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees Computer Flex Hour 9/5 - 9/26 Th 5:00-9:00 2-8 hours/20.00 2-8 hours/40.00 Computer Flex Hour 11/04 - 11/25 M 5:00-9:00 9 hrs & up 2.50/hr 9 hrs & up 5.00/hr Introduction to Apple Computers/ iPhone / iPad 10/07 - 10/28 M 6:30 - 9:30 30.00 60.00

inTrOdUCTiOn TO applE/maC COmpUTErS/ iphOnE / ipad

this Class fOCuses On aPPle/maCintOsh Os10 inCluding ilife and iWOrk. ilife is the entertainment suite inCluding idvd, iPhOtO, & imOvie. Pages, numbers, and keynOte are inCluded in iWOrk. Other tOPiCs inClude iOs fOr iPhOne and iPad. if yOu Want Or need tO knOW mOre abOut the maC systems Or yOur iPhOne/iPad this Class is fOr yOu! 10/7-10/26 mOnday 6:30Pm-9:30Pm

FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS Dates Day Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees Applying for College Scholarships 9/10 Tu 6:30 - 9:00 No Charge Applying for College Scholarships 10/8 Tu 6:30 - 9:00 No Charge

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS Dates Day Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees Basic Photography For Digital Camera 9/9 & 9/23 M 6:00 - 9:00 30.00 60.00 $5.00 Basic Photography For Digital Camera 9/17 & 10/01 Tu 6:00 - 9:00 30.00 60.00 $5.00 Intermediate Photography For Digital Camera 10/07 & 1021 M 6:00 - 9:00 30.00 60.00 $5.00 Intermediate Photography For Digital Camera 10/15 & 10/29 Tu 6:00 - 9:00 30.00 60.00 $5.00

LANGUAGES Dates Day Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees Spanish-- Beginners to all Levels 8/29-11/21 Th 6:00-9:00 90.00 180.00

CUSTOMER SERVICE Dates Day Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees Remember Me- I'm the Customer -- New! 10/15 Tu 6:30-8:30 9.00 9.00 Remember Me- I'm the Customer -- New! 11/7 Th 6:30-8:30 9.00 9.00

rEmEmBEr mE -i’m ThE CUSTOmEr

When Was the last time yOu (as a business OWner) lOOked at yOur firm’s CustOmer serviCe thrOugh the eyes Of the PatrOn? did yOu knOW COnsumer studies shOW that POOr CustOmer serviCe is the number One reasOn COmPanies lOse business? many CustOmers never COmPlain – they just dOn’t return tO the business! in this tWO hOur WOrkshOP, remember me illustrates the serviCe WOrld thrOugh the eyes Of an Ordinary COnsumer and it’s nOt alWays a Pretty sight! 10-15 Or 11/7 (ChOOse One) tuesday 6:30Pm-8:30Pm

CDL/VEHICLE SAFETY COURSES Dates Day Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees Prepare for CDL Test/Air Brakes, Hazmat, Passenger 9/16 & 9/18 M & W 6:00-9:00 15.00 30.00 5.00 Prepare for CDL Test/Air Brakes, Hazmat, Passenger 10/22 & 10/24 Tu & Th 6:00-9:00 15.00 30.00 5.00 Driver Improvement Program 9/9 & 9/11 M & W 6:00-9:00 15.00 30.00 5.00 Driver Improvement Program 10/8 &10/10 Tu & Th 6:00-9:00 15.00 30.00 5.00

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Brain TraininG 101brain training is all the rage in the neWs these days! have yOu ever WOndered What all the exCitement is abOut? this COurse in brain training PrOvides yOu With the basiC baCkgrOund infOrmatiOn abOut the Way brain training WOrks and hOW PeOPle Of all ages Can benefit. PartiCiPants Will learn What brain training feels like. COme exPerienCe the fun and exCitement Of What this Cutting-edge sCienCe has tO Offer! 10/3-10/31 thursday 6:30Pm-8:30Pm

11/4-11/25 mOnday 6:30Pm-8:30Pm

QUilTinG--BEGinnErS & EXpEriEnCEd--yOUr lEvEl & paCE--nEw!this COurse Offers a quilt samPler designed fOr beginners, but Will be a great OPPOrtunity fOr exPerienCed quilters tO try neW teChniques that may have nOt been ventured befOre. basiC COnCePts in Cutting, PieCing, quilting and binding Will be exPlOred. teChniques beyOnd the basiCs inClude Curved PieCing, PaPer PieCing, fusible aPPlique, and set in seams. yOu are alsO invited tO bring the PrOjeCt Of yOur ChOiCe and WOrk at yOur OWn PaCe. (samPler Pattern and mini kit tO be PurChased fOr $14.) 8/20-10/8 tuesday 6:00Pm-9:00Pm

10/22-12/10 tuesday 6:00Pm-9:00Pm

SPECIAL SKILLS/ INTEREST Dates Day Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees Handgun Carry Permit Training 7/6 S 8:00- 5:00 60.00 60.00 Handgun Carry Permit Training 8/3 S 8:00- 5:00 60.00 60.00 Handgun Carry Permit Training 9/7 S 8:00- 5:00 60.00 60.00 Handgun Carry Permit Training 10/5 S 8:00- 5:00 60.00 60.00 Handgun Carry Permit Training 11/2 S 8:00- 5:00 60.00 60.00 Handgun Carry Permit Training 12/7 S 8:00- 5:00 60.00 60.00 Stained Glass/Glass Art 9/10 - 11/26 Tu 6:00-9:00 90.00 180.00 35.00 Master Your Painting/Art Skills by Linda Rous 8/19-10/14 M 6:00-9:00 69.00 139.00 Master Your Painting/Art Skills by Linda Rous 10/21-12/9 M 6:00-9:00 69.00 139.00 Master Your Painting/Art Skills by Linda Rous 8/21-10/9 W 6:00-9:00 69.00 139.00 Master Your Painting/Art Skills by Linda Rous 10/23-12/18 W 6:00-9:00 69.00 139.00 Virtual Art Sales-- Art Students Only 9/7/2013 S 9:00- 4:00 15.00 30.00 FLOWER POWER! Silk Floral Design “Make and Take”- New! 9/16 M 6:00-9:00 15.00 25.00 FLOWER POWER! Silk Floral Design “Make and Take”- New! 10/22 Tu 6:00-9:00 15.00 25.00 Quilting-Beginners & Experienced- your level & pace -New! 8/20 - 10/8 Tu 6:00-9:00 69.00 139.00 Quilting-Beginners & Experienced- your level & pace -New! 10/22 - 12/10 Tu 6:00-9:00 69.00 139.00 Train the Brain 101 - New! 10/3 - 10/31 Th 6:30-8:30 20.00 40.00 Train the Brain 101 - New! 11/4 - 11/25 M 6:30-8:30 20.00 40.00 Beginners Genealogy 8/29 - 9/19 Th 6:00-8:00 30.00 60.00 5.00 Beginners Genealogy 10/24 - 11/14 Th 6:00-8:00 30.00 60.00 5.00 Hunter Education 10/11 Friday 6:00-9:30

10/12 Saturday 8am - 4pm Adult Basic Education/GED 9/9 - 11/18 M/Th 5:00-9:00 No Charge No Charge

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TECHNOLOGY/INDUSTRY Dates Day Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees General Welding/Welding Certification, TIG/ Stick 9/10 - 11/26 Tu 6:30-9:30 90.00 180.00 30.00 Decorative Metal Art using Plasma Cam Equipment 9/09 -10/14 M 6:30-9:30 45.00 90.00 50.00 Decorative Metal Art using Plasma Cam Equipment 10/28 - 12/02 M 6:30-9:30 45.00 90.00 50.00 Introduction to Upholstery 9/9 - 11/25 M 6:30-9:30 90.00 180.00 20.00

dECOraTivE mETal arT USinG plaSma Cam EQUipmEnT

learn the skills needed fOr PrOgramming and the hands-On OPeratiOn Of the Plasma Cam equiPment fOr individual and Or business requirements. design yOur OWn temPlate fOr deCOratiOn, signs, Plaques, Or the manufaCturing envirOnment. make it yOurs!!! this equiPment is used fOr many different OPtiOns in the metal fabriCatiOn PrOCess. 9/09-10/14 mOnday 6:30Pm-9:30Pm

10/28-12/02 mOnday 6:30Pm-9:30Pm

COOKING Dates Day Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees Cooking with Calleen-Foods with Flavor 9/10 - 10/15 Tu 6:00-9:00 69.00 69.00 60.00 Cooking with Calleen-Foods with Flavor 10/28 - 12/02 M 6:00-9:00 69.00 69.00 60.00 Salsa-Create a variety of flavorful salsas - New! 9/16 M 6:00-9:00 12.00 24.00 Salsa-Create a variety of flavorful salsas - New! 11/5 Tu 6:00-9:00 12.00 24.00 Pastries- Create a variety of Pastries with Coffee - New! 10/7 M 6:00-9:00 12.00 24.00 Pastries- Create a variety of Pastries with Coffee - New! 11/12 Tu 6:00-9:00 12.00 24.00 Basic Cake Decorating 9/12 - 9/26 Th 6:00-9:00 22.50 45.00 10.00 Intermediate Cake Decorating 10/24 - 11/07 Th 6:00-9:00 22.50 45.00 10.00 Easy Piecrust 10/22 Tu 6:00-8:00 10.00 20.00 Easy Piecrust 11/14 Th 6:00-8:00 10.00 20.00

SalSa-CrEaTE a variETy Of flavOrfUl SalSaS - nEw!salsa is sPanish fOr “sauCe” -- a CatChall term fOr the zingy, Chile-sPiCed mixtures that add Pizzazz tO a range Of dishes. learn hOW tO make several simPle and distinCtive styles Of salsa fOr yOur dining Pleasure. 9/16 mOnday 6:00Pm-9:00Pm

11/5 tuesday 6:00Pm-9:00Pm

paSTriES-CrEaTE a variETy Of paSTriES wiTh COffEE – nEw!What WOuld italians dO WithOut COffee and bisCOtti? What WOuld ameriCans dO WithOut their Pastries and COffee? these Pairings are ingrained in the daily lives Of many. learn Ways tO enjOy COffee With Pastries. 10/7 mOnday 6:00Pm-9:00Pm

11/2 tuesday 6:00Pm-9:00Pm

SafElandUSa training is Offered at alva and at fairvieW. Please see Page 3 fOr mOre infOrmatiOn.

SAFETY TRAINING Dates Day Time ID Tuition OD Tuition Fees ETC SafelandUSA Safety Training On Request

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• One-On-One Instructor Assistance • 24-Hour Access • All Materials and Books are Included! Prepare for employment in some of today’s hottest careers with a comprehensive, affordable, and self-paced online Career Training Program. You can begin these Programs at any time and learn at your own pace. Features: • Receive a certificate upon successful completion. • Courses start anytime – begin when you wish. • A typical program takes 3-6 months to complete. Extensions are available upon request. Popular Programs: Medical Billing and Coding, CompTIA™ A+ Certification, Six Sigma Black , Building Analyst Quick Start Program (BPI BA Certification, Medical ,Travel Agent Training.

• Instructor-Facilitated • 24-Hour Access • Online Discussion Areas • 6 Weeks of Instruction Our instructor-facilitated online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. Our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners. You can complete any course entirely from your home or office. Any time of the day or night. Features: • Courses run for six weeks (with a 10-day grace period at the end). • Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. Popular Courses: Accounting Fundamentals, Creating Web Pages, Medical Terminology, Speed Spanish, Introduction to Microsoft Excel, Project Management, and Grammar Refresher. *Classes not eligible for Senior Citizen Tuition Discount

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This program assists agriculture producers with planning, recordkeeping, analysis and succession strategies. On-site visits to agricultural operations, seminars and continuing education are also important components of the program for area ag producers.

Ag Business Management also focuses on many aspects of agri-tourism development including marketing, business planning, financial analysis, seminars and continuing education. Ag Business Management is a customized program designed to help with specific needs and goals of the ag community. This program serves both the Alva and Fairview area.

ag business management

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TOBACCO/SMOKE FREE FACILITY. ~PAYMENT IN FULL IS REQUIRED AT THE

TIME OF ENROLLMENT. -NORTHWEST TECHNOLOGY CENTER WILL

NOT HOLD CLASSES ON OCTOBER 17 AND 18 DUE TO FALL BREAK. ALSO, NWTC WILL NOT

HOLD CLASSES ON NOVEMBER 27, 28 OR NOVEMBER 29 DUE TO THANKSGIVING.

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As of July 1, 2011, Northwest Technology Center has designated the Alva & Fairview Campuses as “Tobacco Free.” There are no designated areas on campus where tobacco use is allowed by students, staff, or visitors.

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