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COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS ALA-CARTE
with MICHAEL BURD
Career Exploration, Linked-In, Financial Literacy/Home Budgeting, Technology Basics, Work Readiness, Resume Writing, Civic Awareness, E-Portfolio, Life/Soft Skills, Interest and Learning Styles inventory.
MAX enrollment 6 per class per day
MUST call our office to attend on the day of class
TECHNOLOGY BASICS FOR THE COMMUNITY
with MICHAEL BURD
Are you concerned that not having the right technology skills will hold you back? Are you a first-time user or just need to “freshen up”? In this very informal style class you will establish basic but essential skills that will help you feel more confident and effective at using technology to stay engaged. Familiarity with navigating Teleconferencing platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet have recently become very popular topics. You may use this time to understand how to better support your child’s online learning. We’ll offer support in creating and managing emails and basic documents, performing effective internet research and more. Bring your own computer or use ours.
We’re Mac, PC, Chromebook, iPhone and Android friendly! 1 hour flex time block.
MAX enrollment 6 per class per day
MUST call our office to attend on the day of class
INTEGRATED 21st CENTURY SKILLS
with MICHAEL BURD
Required class for students enrolled in FCAE. This class is designed to provide students with the computer knowledge and skills necessary for success in their classes at FCAE and beyond. Topics include, but are not limited to, personal and public computer use, internet safety, password creation/management, Gmail, Google Drive: docs, sheets and slides, online remote learning, media bias, and social media.
MAX enrollment 6 per class per day
MUST call our office to attend on the day of class
iOS Essentials (iPHONES & iPADS)
with MICHAEL BURD
Learn how the iPhone/iPad can become your portable command center. Use your apple ID to access App Store and backup to iCloud. Understand the Settings menu, OS Updates, camera, calendar, contacts, messaging, installing apps and more. Learn also how to multitask, conserve battery life, monitor your data usage and how/when to switch to an available WiFi connection to conserve your expensive data plan. Bring your iPhone/iPad.
MAX enrollment 6 per class per day
MUST call our office to attend on the day of class
CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant
with Lorna Collins
The 180 hour Certified Nursing Assistant Course is designed to prepare the student to be a Nursing Assistant. Call the Adult Ed Office at 778-3460 for application, registration requirements and placement on a waiting list. Details regarding dates, location and fees will be provided to participants as the class list is completed.
Assessments required
Do you have a desire to care for elderly and start working in the healthcare field? Be a Certified Nursing Assistant and enjoy the outstanding benefits that you get in this industry.
First, you must complete a state-approved education program. Next, you must pass a competency exam. Requirements vary from state to state, so check with our program for details.
The course will consist of one hundred (180) hours of instruction. Ninety (90) hours will be spent in the classroom, twenty (20) hours skills lab, and seventy (70) hours of clinical experience in a long-term health-care facility.
We are looking to start this course late October, 2020
GOOGLE PHOTOS
with MICHAEL BURD
With your Google account we will explore this exciting app and learn how to backup ALL of your photos to one place in the cloud, at no cost to you. We will also explore easy yet powerful editing tools that will include light, color, rotate/resize/ cropping and some special filters. We’ll also look at cloud sharing and organizational possibilities. Never lose a picture or send an email attachment again!
MAX enrollment 6 per class per day
MUST call our office to attend on the day of class
GOOGLE DRIVE: WORKING IN “THE CLOUD, DOCS AND MUCH MORE”
with MICHAEL BURD
This could be the ideal Office Productivity Suite for you: email, calendar, tasks, contacts, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, customized forms and more. All of these applications, as well as the documents you create, are automatically backed up in “the cloud”, allow for real-time sharing and are accessible 24/7 from any computer that requires only an internet connection and browser. Google/Gmail account required; contact Mike before class if help is needed.
MAX enrollment 6 per class per day
MUST call our office to attend on the day of class
STAYING TECH SAVVY IN THE 21ST CENTURY
with MICHAEL BURD
Topical topics include: security overview, identity protection, browser maintenance, spotting scams, online safety best-practices, choosing the right low/no-cost safety/ security software and more!
MAX enrollment 6 per class per day
MUST call our office to attend on the day of class