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Program Type: Continuing Education
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In the Concert Choir course, students will develop vocal technique, sight-reading, and musical expression, fostering both individual growth and collaborative teamwork. Students will also gain insights into music theory and history, enhancing their overall understanding and appreciation of choral music. A diverse repertoire, ranging from classical to contemporary pieces, will be explored in weekly rehearsals to prepare students for the end of semester concert. The choir is open to all qualified adults as well as college and high school studentsDepartment:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Steel Band ensemble performs the unique sounds of calypso, coca, reggae, ska and rock! Ages 11 and up. Contact the Performing Arts office for audition requirements and information at 847-214-7044.Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Use AI tools to streamline your workflow and reduce administrative burden. You will learn how to draft parent emails, generate rubrics, summarize meetings, and organize tasks more efficiently. This course will allow you to focus more time and energy on teaching and student engagement. Professional Development Units are available. (3 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Explore practical, evidence-informed strategies to supporting mental well-being in today's demanding workplaces. This professional summit examines burnout prevention, psychological safety, healthy boundaries, team resilience, and inclusive mental health practices through expert-led sessions. Leave with realistic strategies you can apply immediately in your work. Continuing Education Units available for social workers, human resource professionals, and teachers. (5 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Explore how generative AI works and what it means for your classroom. You will examine popular AI platforms, gain an understanding of the capabilities and limitations, and evaluate reliability concerns. This course prepares you to confidently and responsibly engage with AI in today's evolving educational landscape. Professional Development Units are available. (3 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Develop practical techniques for writing effective AI prompts that support your daily work. You will learn how to create prompts for lesson planning, differentiated instruction, parent communication, and administrative tasks. This course will help you save time while improving clarity, creativity, and instructional impact. Professional Development Units are available. (3 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Discover the flavors of autumn as you turn fall harvest ingredients into delicious Italian dishes. You'll create seasonal recipes inspired by Tuscany while building cooking skills, confidence, and appreciation for fresh, seasonal ingredients. There is even a Halloween surprise. (3 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Celebrate the flavors of the season in this festive class as you prepare traditional Italian Christmas dishes. A memorable holiday feast featuring seafood, comforting soup, and classic sweets that bring warmth, tradition, and cheer to your table awaits. (3 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Build a strong financial foundation as you explore banks, credit unions, and essential financial services. This class is for beginners and develops practical knowledge and confidence to help you navigate financial institutions and make informed money management decisions. (1 hour)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Aprende a tomar decisiones financieras informadas y a administrar tu dinero con confianza en esta sesión de una hora. Explora las diferencias entre bancos y cooperativas de crédito y descubre la variedad de productos y servicios que ofrecen, desde cuentas corrientes y de ahorro hasta préstamos y herramientas de banca digital. Al final, tendrás el conocimiento y la confianza para elegir y utilizar instituciones financieras que te ayuden a alcanzar tus metas.Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Take control of your finances as you prepare for the new year by creating a personalized budget, building savings habits, and planning for emergencies. Designed for beginners, this class develops essential financial skills and provides a simple five-step budgeting strategy you can use immediately. (1 hour)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Build strength and confidence as you practice grappling, striking, and kicking techniques, including basic weapons defense. This class is for beginner and intermediate participants and develops practical self-defense skills, awareness, and the ability to respond effectively in real-world situations. (8 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Start your journey in ASL with this six-week, interactive course. This class introduces finger spelling, essential vocabulary, and basic grammatical structures through hands-on practice. Build a strong foundation and gain the confidence to continue developing your ASL skills. (10 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Strengthen your communication skills as you expand ASL vocabulary and practice real-world conversations. This class is for those who have taken ASL and would like to build fluency, confidence, and the ability to engage more comfortably in everyday interactions. (10 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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BLS CPR/AED for Healthcare Professionals is a four-hour, in-person class that provides the required CPR training and certification needed for healthcare professionals and healthcare students including CNAs, dental assistants, EMTs and paramedics, pharmacy technicians, phlebotomists, and more. Participants will learn to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED. Upon successful completion, students will receive a CPR card from the American Heart Association that will remain current for two years. This class is appropriate for new or renewal certification.Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Unleash your creativity as you follow step-by-step guidance from a local artist to complete a seasonal painting. This class is for all skill levels and builds artistic confidence while you create a finished canvas to display proudly. (3 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Fortalece tu base financiera en esta sesión de una hora centrada en habilidades esenciales de manejo del dinero. Aprende la importancia del ahorro, cómo crear un fondo de emergencia y desarrolla un plan de presupuesto sencillo en cinco pasos. Al final, tendrás las herramientas necesarias para tomar el control de tus finanzas y tomar decisiones informadas.Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Protect your personal information during the busy holiday season as you learn how identity theft occurs and how to prevent it. This class is for individuals seeking greater security and builds awareness and practical strategies to help you recognize risks, avoid scams, and respond to potential fraud. (1 hour)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Protégete en esta sesión de una hora aprendiendo qué es el robo de identidad, cómo ocurre y las mejores estrategias para proteger tu información personal. Explora consejos prácticos para reducir tu riesgo y asegurar tu identidad financiera en Identity Theft. Aprenderás cómo protegerte de posibles amenazas. 1 hourDepartment:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Understand the homebuying process in this one-hour session that walks you through each step. Learn who is involved, what to consider, and how to determine if it's the right time for you to purchase a home. By the end, you'll feel more confident navigating the journey to homeownership. (1 hour)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Comprende el proceso de compra de una vivienda en esta sesión de una hora que te guía paso a paso. Aprende quiénes participan, qué aspectos considerar y cómo determinar si es el momento adecuado para comprar una casa. Al final, te sentirás más seguro al navegar por el camino hacia ser propietario de una vivienda.Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Secure your future as you explore strategies for saving, investing, and long-term planning. This class is for adults at any life stage and builds practical skills to help you confidently prepare for retirement and achieve lasting financial stability. (1 hour)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Discover the joy of crocheting as you learn basic stitches and create simple projects in a supportive setting. This beginner- friendly class builds confidence, creativity, and foundational skills so you can continue crochet projects beyond the classroom. (9 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Design and create a beautiful outdoor winter container. You will use evergreen branches, seasonal berries, and decorative greenery to build a festive display that adds color and charm to your porch or patio. Bring gardening gloves and pruning shears if you have them. (2 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Secure your future as you explore strategies for saving, investing, and long-term planning. This class is for adults at any life stage and builds practical skills to help you confidently prepare for retirement and achieve lasting financial stability. (1 hour)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Share your story as you explore memoir writing through readings, guided prompts and exercises, and peer feedback. This class is for adults ages 55+ and builds storytelling skills and confidence, resulting in meaningful written reflections to preserve your personal experiences. (6 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Communicate with confidence as you learn essential Spanish words and phrases for workplace interactions. This beginner class builds practical language skills that enhance customer service, professionalism, and your ability to support Spanish-speaking clients effectively. (12 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Learn essential smartphone skills in this beginner-friendly class. Explore calling, texting, settings, apps, and navigation tips on iPhone or Android devices. Build confidence using your phone for everyday communication, organization, and convenience with step-by-step guidance and hands-on support. (1 hour)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Learn essential computer skills in this beginner-friendly class. Practice using a mouse and keyboard, navigating Windows or Mac, organizing files and folders, and browsing the internet safely. Build confidence through hands-on instruction designed to support everyday tasks like email, documents, and online communication. (1 hour)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Discover Elgin's story as you explore its growth through migration, industry, and innovation. This class is for community learners ages 55+ and builds a deeper understanding of the city's historical impact on watchmaking, dairy production, and technological advancement. (3.75 Hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Discover how to make spectacular stuffed pasta dishes from scratch while mastering simple and interesting holiday sweets perfect for your Thanksgiving table. You'll learn traditional techniques, creative fillings, and festive dessert ideas to impress family and elevate your seasonal cooking. (3 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Learn how to use QR codes with your smartphone to access restaurant menus, event tickets, appointment check-ins, digital forms, websites, and other online resources. Practice scanning QR codes, opening links, and navigating information safely and confidently. Bring your smartphone for hands-on practice and build skills for everyday use. 1 hourDepartment:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Design stunning cookies as you learn decorating techniques, piping skills, and planning strategies using sugar cookies. This beginner-friendly class builds confidence and creativity while you complete beautifully themed, seasonal cookies that look as impressive as they taste. (1 hour)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Identify key generational differences and build strategies that unite diverse perspectives into cohesive, effective teams. This class is offered in partnership with Midwest Restoration.Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Review essential ICS 300/400 concepts and apply them in realistic scenarios to improve coordination during complex or unusual incidents. This class offered in partnership with Midwest Restoration.Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Strengthen skills and coordination as students practice grappling, striking, and kicking techniques. This class develops focus, physical fitness, and social skills through engaging drills while helping students gain confidence. Ages: 5 to 9 years oldDepartment:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Ages 5 to 9 - Step into the spotlight as students unleash their inner performer! Students will explore theater through improvisation, storytelling, and character work. This class builds creativity, confidence, and teamwork while introducing foundational acting skills in a fun, supportive environment for learners of all experience levels. (6 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Build language skills as students learn foundational Spanish vocabulary and simple conversational phrases. This class develops confidence in communication and introduces basic language structures through engaging, interactive activities designed for beginner learners. (6 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Unlock the power of code as students create games, design characters, and generate digital projects. This class builds foundational programming, creativity, and problem-solving skills while introducing students to the exciting possibilities of computer science. (8 hours) Ages: 5 to 9Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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This course is designed for all prospective candidates of the ECC Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program. This course is offered entirely online and can be completed any time before or on the date displayed in the meeting information/dates aboveDepartment:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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In the Concert Band, students will strengthen their technical proficiency with their instrument, sight-reading, and musical interpretation through ensemble performance. Additionally, students will gain a deeper understanding of individual and group contributions, music theory and history. A wide range of repertoire will be explored, from classical symphonic works to contemporary compositions, through weekly rehearsals to prepare for the end of semester concert. The band is open to all qualified adults as well as college and high school students."Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Youth Jazz (age 16 through college age) and Adult Jazz (age 18 and up) Ensembles, are led by an award-winning director and are one of the hottest acts in the area! Audition is required. Contact the Performing Arts office to arrange a date and time for audition or for registration information at 847-214-7044.Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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MusicDepartment:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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This course is a performance ensemble class, where students will learn the history and practices of American rock and roll through rehearsal and performance of folk, country, blues, rhythm & blues, and/or rock and roll. Instrumentation will be flexible based on repertoire and class focus considerations. Course is repeatable to four credits.Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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MusicDepartment:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Private study in music performance. Lessons are offered every semester in piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion. Students will take 16 one hour lessons with an instructor. Students are required to attend 7 musical performances selecting (but not limited to) from options offered through ECC's CenterStage, ECC music course ensembles, or student solo performances. Students are required to perform at the end of the course in an ECC-organized recital or jury examination. If jury examination is chosen, students need to attend at least one student recital in addition to the 7 campus performances. This course is repeatable 3 times. (Students age 16 and over may register for college credit for private lessons by enrolling in MUS141)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Private music instruction from professional musicians is available in piano, strings, guitar, woodwinds, brass, percussion and voice. Each semester, students take 14 half-hour lessons per section. Students MUST RECEIVE INSTRUCTOR CONSENT to register and should contact the Performing Arts office at 847-214-7044, to receive contact information for the instructor(s) before registering. Once consent is obtained, register in person in the Registration department located the SRC. Hours: M-Th 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and FR 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Registration phone: 847-214-7393. All students, other than voice and piano students, must provide their own instrument. (Students age 16 and over may register for college credit for private lessons by enrolling in MUS 140)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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This course builds on one's foundational steelband skills through the performance of intermediate and advanced level repertoire drawn from calypso, soca, reggae, and popular music. Students will refine their technical and ensemble abilities, explore improvisation and stylistic interpretation, and gain a broader understanding of the cultural roots and evolution of the steelband. Emphasis is placed on listening, collaboration, and expressive performance. Special Note: The band is open to all qualified adults as well as college and high school students. Students may choose to participate in the ensemble earning college credit (enrolling in MUS-222) or for personal interest (enrolling in CSX-222).Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Prepare for real-world responsibility as students learn child care, safety, nutrition, and emergency response skills. This class builds confidence and leadership while providing CPR, First Aid, Blood Born Pathogens, and Stop the Bleed certifications and foundational skills to successfullyDepartment:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Build real websites as students learn HTML and CSS through 14 hands-on, practical projects and programming challenges. This class develops creativity, problem-solving, and foundational coding skills while students design, build, and launch interactive web pages in a fun, project-based environment. (8 hours) AGES 10 TO 14Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Get ready to explore like a NASA engineer! In this hands-on workshop, students will test a Mars rover, discover the challenges of space exploration, and develop problem-solving skills using robotics while learning how real rovers navigate the Red Planet. (2 hours) Ages 5 to 9Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Ages 5 to 9 - Develop artistic skills as students explore watercolor, pastels, acrylics, and mixed media. This class encourages creativity, technical ability, and self-expression through hands-on projects while building foundational skills, confidence, and an appreciation for a variety of artistic techniques and materials. (3 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Ages 10 to 13 - Develop artistic skills as students explore watercolor, pastels, acrylics, and mixed media. This class encourages creativity, technical ability, and self-expression through hands-on projects while building foundational skills, confidence, and an appreciation for a variety of artistic techniques and materials. (3 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Strengthen skills and coordination as students practice grappling, striking, and kicking techniques. This class develops focus, physical fitness, and social skills through engaging drills while helping students gain confidence. Ages: 10 to 14 (8 Hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Unleash your creativity with bold colors, fun techniques, and imaginative, slightly wild projects. (3 hours) Ages 5 to 8Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Build imaginative LEGO creations through hands-on challenges that inspire creativity and innovation. (3 hours) Ages 5 to 8Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Create beautiful flowers and decorative designs using paper crafting techniques that inspire creativity and precision. (3 hours) Ages 5 to 8Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Use natural materials to create imaginative art projects. (3 hours) Ages 5 to 8Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Dive into fun and wacky science experiments that spark curiosity and excitement. (3 hours) Ages 5 to 8Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Create handmade items while exploring creativity and entrepreneurship. (3 hours) Ages 5 to 8Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Investigate the natural world through hands-on exploration and discovery. (3 hours) ages 5 to 8Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Unleash your creativity with bold colors, fun techniques, and imaginative, slightly wild projects. (3 hours) Ages 9 to 11Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Build imaginative LEGO creations through hands-on challenges that inspire creativity and innovation. (3 hours) Ages 9 to 11Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Create beautiful flowers and decorative designs using paper crafting techniques that inspire creativity and precision. (3 hours) ages 9 to 11Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Put engineering and creativity to the test through hands-on building challenges that spark innovation and curiosity. (3 hours) Ages 9 to 11Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Use natural materials to create beautiful and imaginative art projects. Participants will explore the outdoors while turning nature into masterpieces.Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Dive into fun and wacky science experiments that spark curiosity. Participants will explore surprising reactions and hands-on discoveries.Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Create handmade items while exploring creativity and entrepreneurship. (3 hours) Ages 9 to 11Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Investigate the natural world through hands-on exploration and discovery. (3 hours) ages 9 to 11Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Ages: 13 to 17 - Bring your goals and dreams to life in this two-hour Teen Vision Board Workshop! Teens will explore their interests, set intentions, and design a personalized vision board using magazines, images, and creative materials. This hands-on experience is designed to inspire self-expression, motivation, and goal-setting for the year ahead. (2 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Ages 15 to 20 - Learn how to take control of money in this beginner-friendly class for teens and young adults preparing for college and independent living. Students will explore everyday expenses, build a simple budget, and gain practical money management skills for college life. (1 hour)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Join Lunch Club as a supervised bridge between classes where students bring a sack lunch and enjoy a safe, structured break. 1 hourDepartment:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Build, explore, and experiment as students discover how machines work through hands-on STEM challenges. Students design towers, launch rockets, and power solar robots while developing teamwork and problem-solving skills. Engaging activities build confidence, creativity, and curiosity all week.Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Discover how energy powers the world through hands-on experiments and engineering challenges. (3 hours) Ages 12 to 15Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Build confidence and practical self-defense skills to prepare for college and independent living. Students will learn personal safety awareness, situational strategies, boundary-setting, and basic techniques. Students will come away with tools to stay safe on campus and while commuting, traveling, and navigating new environments. (2 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Design, build, and imagine as students take on themed LEGO challenges and storytelling projects. This class introduces basic engineering, math, and design concepts while developing creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork through hands-on construction in a fun, collaborative environment. (8 hours) Ages 10 to 13Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Ages 5 to 9 - Explore creativity in this monthly craft lab where kids design seasonal projects using a variety of materials and techniques. Each session encourages imagination, fine motor skills, and self-expression while creating fun, hands-on crafts inspired by holidays, nature, and changing seasons. 1 hourDepartment:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Ages 10 to 13 - Explore creativity in this monthly craft lab where kids design seasonal projects using a variety of materials and techniques. Each session encourages imagination, fine motor skills, and self-expression while creating fun, hands-on crafts inspired by holidays, nature, and changing seasons. 1 hourDepartment:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Ages 5 to 9 - Explore creativity in this monthly craft lab where kids design seasonal projects using a variety of materials and techniques. Each session encourages imagination, fine motor skills, and self-expression while creating fun, hands-on crafts inspired by holidays, nature, and changing seasons. 1 hourDepartment:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Ages 10 to 13 - Explore creativity in this monthly craft lab where kids design seasonal projects using a variety of materials and techniques. Each session encourages imagination, fine motor skills, and self-expression while creating fun, hands-on crafts inspired by holidays, nature, and changing seasons. 1 hourDepartment:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Ages 5 to 9 - Explore creativity in this monthly craft lab where kids design seasonal projects using a variety of materials and techniques. Each session encourages imagination, fine motor skills, and self-expression while creating fun, hands-on crafts inspired by holidays, nature, and changing seasons. 1 hourDepartment:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Ages 10 to 13 - Explore creativity in this monthly craft lab where kids design seasonal projects using a variety of materials and techniques. Each session encourages imagination, fine motor skills, and self-expression while creating fun, hands-on crafts inspired by holidays, nature, and changing seasons. 1 hourDepartment:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Ages 5 to 9 - Explore creativity in this monthly craft lab where kids design seasonal projects using a variety of materials and techniques. Each session encourages imagination, fine motor skills, and self-expression while creating fun, hands-on crafts inspired by holidays, nature, and changing seasons. 1 hourDepartment:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Ages 10 to 13 - Explore creativity in this monthly craft lab where kids design seasonal projects using a variety of materials and techniques. Each session encourages imagination, fine motor skills, and self-expression while creating fun, hands-on crafts inspired. 1 hourDepartment:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Ages 5 to 9 - Step into a magical world of creativity as students design and build their own fairy houses using clay. In this hands-on workshop, students bring their creations to life with vibrant paint while exploring imagination, artistic techniques, and fine motor skills. (3 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Ages 10 to 13 - Step into a magical world of creativity as students design and build their own fairy houses using clay. In this hands-on workshop, students bring their creations to life with vibrant paint while exploring imagination, artistic techniques, and fine motor skills. (3 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Unleash your creativity with bold colors, fun techniques, and imaginative, slightly wild projects. (3 hours) Ages 12 to 15Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Create handmade items while exploring creativity and entrepreneurship. (3 hours) Ages 12 to 15Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Dive into fun and wacky science experiments that spark curiosity and excitement. (3 hours) Ages 12 to 15Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Get ready to explore like a NASA engineer! In this hands-on workshop, students will test a Mars rover, discover the challenges of space exploration, and develop problem-solving skills using robotics while learning how real rovers navigate the Red Planet. (2 hours) Ages 14 to 17Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Design, build, and imagine as students take on themed LEGO challenges and storytelling projects. This class introduces basic engineering, math, and design concepts while developing creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork through hands-on construction in a fun, collaborative environment. (8 hours) Ages 5 to 9Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Build confidence and practical self-defense skills to prepare for college and independent living. Students will learn personal safety awareness, situational strategies, boundary-setting, and basic techniques. Students will come away with tools to stay safe on campus and while commuting, traveling, and navigating new environments. (2 hours) Ages 18 to 20Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Strengthen ACT performance in this fast-paced refresher designed for motivated students. Students review key strategies and core content across English, math, reading, and science. Student confidence is built through targeted practice, timed practice questions, and proven test- taking techniques to improve test readiness. (15 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Investigate density and chemical reactions as students create a colorful lava lamp using oil, water, food coloring, and effervescent tablets. This hands-on experiment builds understanding of scientific concepts while encouraging curiosity, observation skills, and creative exploration through engaging, visual learning. (1 hour) Ages 5 to 9Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Build a mini catapult as students explore force, trajectory, and accuracy through fun launching experiments. This hands- on activity encourages problem-solving, testing, and design improvements while helping students understand basic physics concepts through engaging and interactive challenges. (1 hour) Ages 10 to 13Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Construct simple balloon cars as students explore propulsion, force, and motion through hands-on building and racing challenges. This engaging activity builds problem-solving skills, encourages experimentation, and helps students understand basic physics concepts as they test and improve their designs. (1 hour) Ages 5 to 9Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Construct simple balloon cars as students explore propulsion, force, and motion through hands-on building and racing challenges. This engaging activity builds problem-solving skills, encourages experimentation, and helps students understand basic physics concepts as they test and improve their designs. (1 hour) Ages 10 to 13Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Explore polymers and chemical reactions as students create stretchy slime using glue, activators, and colorful additives. This hands-on activity builds understanding of material properties while encouraging creativity, experimentation, and observation through an engaging and sensory-rich science experience. (1 hour) Ages 5 to 9Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Explore polymers and chemical reactions as students create stretchy slime using glue, activators, and colorful additives. This hands-on activity builds understanding of material properties while encouraging creativity, experimentation, and observation through an engaging and sensory-rich science experience. (1 hour) Ages 10-13Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Learn basic circuitry as students create a light-up greeting card using LEDs, coin batteries, and copper tape. This hands- on project builds understanding of electrical flow while encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and design skills through an engaging and interactive experience. (1 hour) Ages 5 to 9Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Learn basic circuitry as students create a light-up greeting card using LEDs, coin batteries, and copper tape. This hands- on project builds understanding of electrical flow while encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and design skills through an engaging and interactive experience. (1 hour) Ages 10 to 13Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Ages 5 to 9 - Join in for a fun, energetic adventure exploring the ECC campus. Students work in teams, navigating clues and challenges across campus pit stops to earn their next clue and a treat. The focus is on teamwork, observation, and problem-solving. (2 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Ages 10 to 13 - Step into the spotlight as students unleash their inner performer! Students will explore theater through improvisation, storytelling, and character work. This class builds creativity, confidence, and teamwork while introducing foundational acting skills in a fun, supportive environment for learners of all experience levels. (6 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Ages 11 to 13 - Build language skills as students learn foundational Spanish vocabulary and simple conversational phrases. This class develops confidence in communication and introduces basic language structures through engaging, interactive activities designed for beginner learners. (6 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Learn how to build and manage credit with confidence in this beginner-friendly class for teens and young adults. The best time to start building credit is during college to prepare for qualifying for car loans, apartments, and other financial responsibilities after graduation. (1 hour)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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ages 10 to 13 - Embark on an epic adventure as students learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons. Students create unique characters, solve challenges, and complete quests while building teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, and storytelling skills through guided, beginner-friendly gameplay. No prior experience is needed - just imagination. (12 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Enter the world of fantasy role-playing as students explore the fundamentals of Dungeons & Dragons. Students build characters, learn core rules, engage in combat, and collaborate on storytelling adventures while strengthening strategic thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through guided, beginner- friendly campaign play. (12 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Create beautifully decorated cakes as you learn to stack layers, apply smooth frosting, and use professional decorating techniques. This class is for beginners and builds baking and design skills while you decorate a 6-inch cake. (2 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Expand your crochet skills as you learn new patterns, stitch techniques, and how to read written and charted instructions. This class is for experienced beginners and builds confidence, creativity, and the ability to complete more complex crochet projects. (9 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Build wearable tech as you learn to program and control LED systems using an Arduino microcontroller. This class is for learners with little or no coding experience and builds foundational electronics skills, programming knowledge, and hands-on experience creating illuminated wearable designs. (2 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Explore electronics fundamentals as you use Arduino to build simple interactive projects with sensors and circuits. This class is for beginners and builds foundational knowledge of digital and analog systems while you gain hands-on experience with basic hardware prototyping. (2 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Create your first 3D design as you learn to navigate Tinkercad, build a custom nametag, and prepare it for printing. This class is for beginners and builds digital design skills and confidence while you complete a ready-to-print 3D model. (2 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Build on your cookie decorating skills by creating additional themed sugar cookies using more advanced techniques. This class is designed for students who have completed Cookie Decorating CED-998 (same day) and want to expand creativity, refine piping precision, and gain confidence through hands-on practice. (1 hour)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Learn foundational ballroom styles as you practice waltz, box step, mambo, and jazz-inspired movement. This class is for all skill levels and builds rhythm, coordination, and confidence while you develop expressive dance techniques in a fun, energetic environment. (5 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Capture better photos as you learn camera settings, composition, lighting, and creative techniques. This class is for beginners and builds photography skills and artistic confidence while you develop the ability to take visually compelling images. (2 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Design a custom seasonal wreath using materials such as greenery, burlap, fabric, clothespins, and decorative accents. This class is for all skill levels and builds creativity, design skills, and hands-on confidence while you complete a unique seasonal piece. (2 hours)Department:
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Create simple and delicious desserts as you explore no-bake recipes and flexible techniques. This class is for families and beginners and builds creativity, kitchen confidence, and practical dessert-making skills through fun, hands-on preparation. (2 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Begin your family history research as you learn how to gather records, use online databases, and build a family tree. This class is for beginners and builds research skills, historical understanding, and confidence in tracing ancestral connections. (3 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Boost wellness through movement as you practice laughter exercises, breathing techniques, and gentle activity. This class is for adults ages 55+ and builds stress-reduction skills, improves mood, and enhances overall well-being through guided group,participation. (3 hours)Department:
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Combine creativity and mindfulness as you practice meditation techniques followed by guided artistic expression. This class is for all levels and builds relaxation, focus, and emotional awareness through activities like drawing, coloring, and intuitive painting. (9 hours)Department:
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Design personal creative projects as you learn to use Canva for invitations, collages, and social media graphics. You'll build beginner digital design skills, strengthen creativity, and gain confidence producing polished, eye-catching visual content for everyday personal use. (3 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Create professional marketing materials as you learn Canva tools for branding, social media, and business promotion. You'll develop design skills, strengthen visual branding confidence, and improve marketing effectiveness across digital and print platforms for business use. (3 hours)Department:
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Continue your genealogy journey in this hands-on lab as you actively build your family tree. Use genealogy websites, historical records, census documents, and newspapers while applying research strategies with guided, one-on-one support to deepen your family history discoveries. (3 hours)Department:
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Understand how to recognize and avoid online scams, phishing emails, and unsafe links. You will learn simple strategies to protect personal information, strengthen privacy settings, and browse safely. This class builds confidence for using email, websites, and social media securely. (1 hour)Department:
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Learn how to create strong passwords, manage accounts, and protect personal information online. You will explore password managers, security settings, and best practices for keeping digital accounts safe. This class helps build simple habits that strengthen your everyday cybersecurity confidence. (1 hour)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Move to the rhythm in this low-impact chair Zumba class designed to get you dancing from a seated position. You will boost cardiovascular health, improve mobility, and enjoy energizing music while building confidence and having fun in a supportive environment. (6 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Experience Zumba where everybody and every body is welcome! Each class brings people together to sweat it out and have fun, blending low- and high-intensity moves into an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party that boosts energy and confidence. (6 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Capture the magic of the season in this hands-on holiday photography class. You will explore lighting with tree lights, practice natural and posed portraits, and learn both formal and informal composition techniques to create warm, memorable images full of festive spirit. (2 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Prepare for the holiday season without financial stress in this practical, hands-on class. You will learn smart budgeting techniques, gift planning strategies, and ways to avoid credit card debt while still enjoying celebrations. Build confidence to manage spending and start the new year financially strong. (1 hour)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Estrategias para sobrevivir a las fiestas con dinero NUEVO $5 Prepárese para la temporada navideña sin estrés financiero en esta clase práctica y participativa. Aprenderá técnicas inteligentes de presupuesto, estrategias de planificación de regalos y formas de evitar la deuda de las tarjetas de crédito sin dejar de disfrutar las celebraciones. Desarrolle la confianza para administrar sus gastos y comenzar el nuevo año con solidez financiera. (1 hora)Department:
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Planificación de la jubilación Asegura tu futuro explorando estrategias para ahorrar, invertir y planificar a largo plazo. Esta clase está dirigida a adultos en cualquier etapa de la vida y desarrolla habilidades prácticas para ayudarte a prepararte para la jubilación con confianza y lograr una estabilidad financiera duradera. (1 hora)Department:
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PREPARES STUDENTS FOR: CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (CPHT), PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION BOARD (PTCB) Learn how to measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders and prepare for entry-level employment in a retail or hospital pharmacy setting. Your book, test prep, and first credentialing test are included. Prerequisite: You must be 18 years old to take the credentialing exam. (60 hours)Department:
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PREPARES STUDENTS FOR: CERTIFIED EKG TECHNICIAN (CET), NATIONAL HEALTHCAREER ASSOCIATION (NHA) Learn to perform EKG procedures and assist in diagnostic testing of heart and pulmonary function. Gain skills in monitoring cardiac rhythms, supporting patient care, and working in clinical settings. This course prepares you for entry-level healthcare roles in diagnostic services. Book, test prep, and first exam included. (60 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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PREPARES STUDENTS FOR: CERTIFIED MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (CMAA), NATIONAL HEALTHCAREER ASSOCIATION (NHA) Learn scheduling, medical records management, patient communication, and administrative procedures for healthcare office roles. Build essential skills for supporting daily clinic operations, improving workflow efficiency, and ensuring accurate documentation while maintaining professional communication in medical office environments. You must complete WFD-302, plus four additional courses (WFD-303, WFD-550, WFD-555, WFD-560) for completion. Book, test prep, and first exam included. (27 hours)Department:
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Learn essential lifesaving skills through American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Stop the Bleed training. Build confidence to respond to emergencies, control bleeding, and provide critical care until professional responders arrive. (8 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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PREPARES STUDENTS FOR: BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS, BLS CPR, AND FIRST AID, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION; STOP THE BLEED, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS Gain the skills you need to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations through this hands-on training. This course prepares you for entry-level healthcare careers by building confidence in real-world response scenarios and basic emergency procedures. (8 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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PREPARES STUDENTS FOR: CERTIFIED ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA CARE TRAINER (CADDCT), NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CERTIFIED DEMENTIA PRACTITIONERS (NCCDP) Develop dementia care skills as you learn communication strategies, behavior management techniques, and safety practices for individuals with Alzheimer's and related conditions. This course builds caregiver confidence, strengthens patient interaction skills, and enhances professional readiness for healthcare and support environments. (8 hours)Department:
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Prerequisite: NONE ^ The 40-hour Vehicle Machinery Operatons uses advanced classroom presentations and dynamic hands-on evolutions to provide participants the the basic techniques of auto extrication. Participants will complete all OSFM-required practical evolutions and gain the competency and confidence to attempt the state exam. Participants will gain knowledge of: . Removal of victims . Vehicle stabilization . Incident stabilization Proficiency Credit: Not Available Pass/No Credit: Not AvailableDepartment:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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PREPARES YOU FOR: COMPANY FIRE OFFICER (COFO) CERTIFICATION, OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL (OSFM) Prepare to perform leadership duties at the company officer level in accordance with Illinois OSFM standards. This course is for experienced firefighters to develop skills in supervision, incident command, decision-making, safety management, and effective communication to lead crews. You must meet all OSFM course requirements before attending. (120 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Enhance your leadership effectiveness through practical strategies for communication, coaching, conflict resolution, decision-making, and team development. Designed for current and aspiring public safety leaders, this academy prepares participants to lead with confidence, adaptability, and professionalism. (40 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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PREPARES STUDENTS FOR: FORKLIFT OPERATOR, OSHA Develop forklift operation skills as you learn to safely operate a sit-down industrial lift truck while completing OSHA-required safety training and driver's performance evaluation. This course builds workplace safety awareness, equipment handling confidence, and practical operational skills for industrial environments. You must be 18 years old. (8 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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PREPARES STUDENTS FOR: FORKLIFT OPERATOR, OSHA Develop forklift operation skills as you learn to safely operate a stand-up industrial lift truck while completing OSHA-required safety training and driver's performance evaluation. This course builds workplace safety awareness, equipment handling confidence, and practical operational skills for industrial environments. You must be 18 years old. (8 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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PREPARES STUDENTS FOR: 10-HOUR OSHA FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY CARD, OSHA Recognize and avoid common workplace safety hazards and health risks in manufacturing and general industry settings. Build foundational awareness of safe work practices, improve hazard identification skills, and support a safer work environment for entry-level employees across a variety of workplace environments. (10 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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LE PREPARA PARA: OPERADOR DE MONTACARGAS, OSHA Desarrolle habilidades en el manejo de los montacargas mientras aprende a operar de manera segura un montacargas industrial de operador sentado, al mismo tiempo que completa la capacitación de seguridad requerida por la OSHA y la evaluación del desempeño del conductor. Este curso fomenta la concientización sobre la seguridad en el lugar de trabajo, la confianza en el manejo de los equipos y las habilidades operativas prácticas para entornos industriales. Debe tener 18 años de edad. (8 horas)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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LE PREPARA PARA: OPERADOR DE MONTACARGAS, OSHA Desarrolle habilidades en el manejo de montacargas mientras aprende a operar de manera segura un montacargas industrial de operador parado, al mismo tiempo que completa la capacitación de seguridad requerida por la OSHA y la evaluación del desempeño del conductor. Este curso fomenta la concientización sobre la seguridad en el lugar de trabajo, la confianza en el manejo de los equipos y las habilidades operativas prácticas para entornos industriales. Debe tener 18 años de edad. (8 horas)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Prerequisite: None. ^ The OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training Program introduces the essential safety and health concepts needed to work safely on construction sites and to understand worker rights under OSHA regulations. Through interactive instruction and practical examples, students learn to recognize, avoid, and prevent common construction hazards, with a strong emphasis on OSHA's Focus Four hazards. The course also covers personal protective equipment, tools, materials handling, and common health hazards found in construction environments. Students will learn to: Understand the purpose of OSHA and worker rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act Recognize and prevent the Focus Four hazards: falls, electrical, struck-by, and caught-in/between Identify common construction site hazards and apply basic hazard control measures Properly select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) Safely use hand and power tools and understand basic equipment safety principles Recognize health hazards such as silica, noise, heat, and ergonomic risks Apply safe practices for ladders, stairways, and materials handling (1.6) Proficiency Credit: Not Available Pass/No Credit: AvailableDepartment:
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PREPARES YOU FOR: COMPTIA A+ HARDWARE CERTIFICATION, COMPTIA Develop IT hardware skills as you learn to install, configure, and troubleshoot computers, devices, and networking components. This course builds foundational technical support skills, strengthens problem-solving abilities, and prepares you for real-world IT support environments. You must complete WFD-501 and WFD-502 for completion. Book, test prep, and first exam included. (30 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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PREPARES YOU FOR: COMPTIA A+ SOFTWARE CERTIFICATION, COMPTIA Develop IT software skills as you learn to install, configure, and troubleshoot operating systems and applications. This course builds foundational technical support skills, strengthens problem-solving abilities, and prepares you for real-world IT support environments. You must complete WFD-502 and WFD-501 for completion. Book, test prep, and exam vouchers included. (30 hours)Department:
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PREPARES YOU FOR: MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST, MICROSOFT Build foundational Excel skills as you work with data entry, formulas, formatting, charts, and worksheet management. This course strengthens essential workplace productivity and digital organization skills while improving accuracy, efficiency, and confidence in handling everyday data tasks. (7.5 hours)Department:
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PREPARES YOU FOR: MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST, MICROSOFT Strengthen Excel skills as you organize data, create PivotTables, use tables and named ranges, and collaborate through shared workbooks. This course enhances analytical thinking, improves data management efficiency, and builds confidence in handling complex datasets for workplace applications. (7.5 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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PREPARES YOU FOR: MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST, MICROSOFT Master advanced Excel tools as you apply complex formulas, automate tasks, analyze data, and build what-if scenarios. This course develops high-level problem-solving skills, strengthens data interpretation skills, and enhances analytical decisionmaking in complex workplace and data-driven environments. (7.5 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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PREPARES YOU FOR: MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST, MICROSOFT Learn to format text, structure pages, and design professional layouts using Word tools. This course strengthens communication, enhances formatting accuracy, and improves workplace document production, editing proficiency, and professional writing effectiveness across business and academic settings. (7.5 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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PREPARES YOU FOR: MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST, MICROSOFT Create effective presentations as you design slides, apply formatting, add visuals, and use transitions and basic delivery tools. This course builds professional presentation and communication skills while strengthening audience engagement, visual design, storytelling techniques, and confidence in delivering clear, organized presentations. (7.5 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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PREPARES YOU FOR: MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST, MICROSOFT Enhance presentation design skills as you apply animation, integrate multimedia, collaborate on projects, and refine visual storytelling techniques. This course strengthens professional communication, improves design quality, and builds advanced presentation development skills while increasing audience engagement and workplace effectiveness. (7.5 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Develop accounting skills as you learn to manage income, expenses, payroll, reporting, and financial records using QuickBooks. This course builds practical business accounting knowledge for small businesses and nonprofits while strengthening organization, accuracy, and financial decisionmaking skills in real-world business environments. (12 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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PREPARES STUDENTS FOR: ANSI CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER (CFPM), SERVSAFE Develop food safety skills as you learn sanitation, food handling, and regulatory compliance based on Illinois Department of Public Health standards. This course builds practical knowledge of safe food preparation, storage procedures, and health code compliance for food service environments. Book and first exam included. (10 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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LE PREPARA PARA: GERENTE CERTIFICADO DE SEGURIDAD DE LOS ALIMENTOS (CFPM) CON CERTIFICACIÓN ANSI, SERVSAFE Desarrolle habilidades en materia de seguridad de los alimentos mientras aprende sobre la higiene, la manipulación de los alimentos y el cumplimiento de las normas basadas en los estándares del Departamento de Salud Pública de Illinois. Este curso permite adquirir conocimientos prácticos sobre la preparación segura de los alimentos, los procedimientos de conservación y el cumplimiento de las normas sanitarias en el entorno de los servicios de alimentos. Incluye el libro y el primer examen. (10 horas)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Study property law, contracts, financing, agency relationships, and Illinois licensing requirements. This course builds foundational broker-level knowledge, strengthens understanding of real estate transactions, and supports readiness for client-focused industry roles and responsibilities. You must complete WFD-608 and WFD-609 for completion. Book included. (60 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Develop communication skills that build trust, strengthen professional relationships, and expand workplace influence. In this one-day professional development workshop, participants learn practical strategies to communicate with confidence, navigate difficult conversations, adapt messages to diverse audiences, and strengthen credibility and professional presence. (7.5 hours)Department:
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Prerequisite: None ^ Build practical emotional and social intelligence skills through this interactive, full-day training designed to strengthen workplace communication and professional relationships. This course blends emotional intelligence (EI) and social intelligence (SI) theory with real-world workplace scenarios, guided discussion, reflection, and hands-on exercises. You will explore how: Emotions influence behavior Social awareness shapes interactions EI and SI are applied intentionally across verbal, written, individual, and group communication (1.6) Proficiency Credit: Not Available Pass/No Credit: AvailableContact
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