Continuing Education classes - Southeastern Community College

CAREER TRAINING
for
TODAY’S
JOBS!
SPRING 2015
Workforce/Continuing Education
Schedule
Something for Everyone!
(910) 642-7141
www.sccnc.edu
Workforce/Continuing Education Training
Change
Succeed
Grow
We develop training programs to improve the lives, careers and
businesses/industries within our community.
General Information
• Enrollment is open on a first-come,
first-serve basis.
For more information contact:
Beverlee Nance, Vice President
(910) 642-7141
Workforce & Community Development ext. 208
Office: T-106
• Registration and fee payment is required
at the first scheduled meeting of the class.
Insurance is required for some classes.
Teresa Triplett, Dean
• Southeastern also provides on-site job
skills training and literacy classes for area
businesses and industries.
(910) 642-7141
Workforce & Community Development ext. 318
Office: A-131
Rita Capps, RN, Director/Instructor
(910) 642-7141
Healthcare Training ext. 221
Office: HHS-112
Janie Caswell, Coordinator
(910) 642-7141
Basic Skills ext. 326
Office: B-114
Bettina Cox, Coordinator
(910) 642-7141
Human Resources Development (HRD) ext. 388
Office: A-226
Mary Ruth Edwards, Director
(910) 642-7141
Continuing Education ext. 317
Office: T-108
Stephanie Kriner, Coordinator
(910) 642-7141
EMS/Fire Training ext. 314
Office: HHS-105
Mark Lennon, Director
(910) 642-7141
Industrial & Workforce Training ext. 225
Office: T-112
Brenda Orders, Director
(910) 642-7141
Small Business Center ext. 419
Office: T-114
Travis Paul, Director
(910) 642-7141
Public Safety Training & Prison Education ext. 217
Office: HHS-104
Denise Young, Basic Skills
(910) 642-7141
Recruiter/HS Equivalency Examiner ext. 432
Office: T-102
Pre-Registration
Students register and pay fees at the first class session.
To pre-register, call
2
• Classes are open to everyone age 18 and
above. Sixteen and 17 year olds may
enroll with special permission.
Annette Dorman
(910) 642-7141, ext. 296
Jeanell Sweat
(910) 642-7141, ext. 397
Frances Ward
(910) 642-7141, ext. 425
Continuing Education
Units (CEU’s)
Southeastern Community College awards
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for
occupational extension classes. CEUs will be
awarded for non-credit courses satisfactorily
completed on the basis of one CEU for each
10 hours of instruction. Fractions of CEUs
will be awarded; thus, a 24 hour course will
earn the student 2.4 CEUs. CEUs will not be
awarded to students who fail to satisfactorily
complete a course.
Student Transcripts
Students enrolling in workforce/continuing
education courses will have a permanent
transcript on file at Southeastern Community
College which lists all non-credit training taken
through the college.
• Occupational Extension/Personal Interest
Transcript Request. Students must
complete a Continuing Education
Transcript Request form located on the
college website and in the Workforce &
Community Development Division office in
T-building.
• Official North Carolina High School
Equivalency Diploma (GED) Transcript
Request. Contact Denise Young at
(910) 642-7141, ext. 432.
Fee Structure
Occupational Extension
0–24 hours
$70
25–50 hours
$125
50+ hours
$180
Personal Interest:
All personal interest classes are self-supporting.
People enrolling in these courses are required
to pay registration fees which are based on
instructional costs associated with each class.
*Registration fess and supply costs associated with
classes are subject to change without prior notice.
Method of Payment
Fees may be paid by cash, check or money order.
Occupational Extension
Course Repetition
Special provision legislation states that “community
colleges may permit a student to repeat a course
more than once if that student demonstrates that the
course repetition is required by standards governing
the certificate or licensing program in which the
student is enrolled.”
Individuals who have taken an occupational
extension class no more than twice in a five-year
period will be charged a minimum of $70, unless
they are exempt. A predetermined rate of
$6.34-$7.03 (subject to change) per scheduled
hour will be charged to those who have taken an
occupational extension class more than twice and
are not otherwise exempt.
Class Cancellation
SCC’s Workforce & Community Development
Division reserves the right to cancel classes/
seminars/workshops due to insufficient preregistration and/or enrollment. A course may be
cancelled if fewer than ten (10) students enroll.
Many classes require that you are in attendance
the first class meeting.
Southeastern Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates, diplomas and associate degrees. Contact the
Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for
questions about the accreditation of Southeastern Community College.
Workforce/Continuing Education Training
Something for EVERYONE!
Looking to upgrade your skills or train for a whole new career?
The Workforce & Community Development Division at SCC
has something for everyone!
Class Location Key
SCC Campus
Main Building
A
Technical Building
B
Science Building
C
Cartrette Building
CART
Health & Human Services Building
HHS
Multipurpose Building
M
Nesmith Student Center
NES
Allied Health Building
R
Business & Industry Skills Training Center
T
Mobile 9-1 (located between B & M buildings)
Mobile 9-1
Refund Policy
Registration fee refunds are made only
under the following circumstances:
• A full refund will be made if the college
cancels a class.
• A student who officially withdraws from a
workforce continuing education class(es)
prior to the first class meeting shall be
eligible for a 100 percent refund.
Table of Contents
High School Equivalency Diploma....................... 4
Basic Skills Plus..................................................... 5
HRD Job Readiness Skills..................................... 6
HRD Job Readiness Computer Skills................... 7
Career Pathways................................................. 8-9
Fair Bluff Fire & Rescue
• After the respective class begins, a 75
percent refund shall be made upon the
request of the student if the student
officially withdraws from the class prior to
Bolton Sen Ctr
or on the 10 percent point of the
Brunswick FD
scheduled hours of the class. (Note: This
Chadbourn Sen Ctr
rule is applicable regardless of the number
of times the class meets or the number of
CSA
hours the class is scheduled to meet.)
Fair Bluff F&R
Fair Bluff Senior Center
Fair Bluff Sen Ctr
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church - Cerro Gordo
Mt Tabor BC
• A 100 percent refund shall be made if the
student officially withdraws from a contact
hour class prior to the first day of class or
New Mt. Zion MBC if the college cancels the class. A 75
TC E Side Bible Min
percent refund shall be made if the
Tabor City Sen Ctr
student officially withdraws from a contact
Tri-County, Delco
hour class on or before the tenth calendar
DREAM Ctr
day of the class.
Certified Production Technician Pathway.......... 17
• Refunds of registration fees for
community service self-supporting
classes and activities will be granted only
in the case of paid pre-registration, if
requested in writing to the VP of
Workforce & Community Development
prior to the first session of the class.
Columbus FARMS................................................ 22
Off Campus
Bolton Senior Center
Brunswick Fire Department
Chadbourn Senior Center
Community Service Agency - Delco
New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Tabor City - East Side Bible Ministries
Tabor City Senior Center
Tri-County, Delco
Whiteville DREAM Center
Whiteville Fire Department
Whiteville FD
Whiteville Senior Center
Whiteville Sen Ctr
Schools
Acme Delco Elementary
Central Middle-Whiteville
Acme Delco Elem
Chadbourn Elementary Chadbourn Elem
Chadbourn Middle
Chadbourn Mid
Columbus Career & College Academy - Fair Bluff Campus
CCCA-Fair Bluff
East Columbus High School
East Columbus HS
Edgewood Elementary
Edgewood Elem
Evergreen Elementary
Evergreen Elem
Guideway Elementary
Guideway Elem
Hallsboro Middle
Hallsboro Mid
Nakina Middle
Mt.Olive Headstart
Old Dock Elementary Tabor City Elementary
West Columbus High School
Williams Township
Central Middle
• If a student who paid the required
registration fee dies during that semester,
all registration fees for that semester or
term may be refunded to the estate of the
deceased.
• A full refund of registration fees will be
granted to military reserve and National
Guard personnel called to active duty or
Nakina Middle
active personnel who have received
Mt. Olive Headstart
temporary or permanent reassignments
Old Dock Elem
outside the state of NC. In addition, the
Tabor City Elem
college will buy back textbooks through
West Columbus HS
the college’s bookstore to the extent
possible.
Williams Township
ed2go..................................................................... 10
Computer Skills............................................... 11-12
Nurse Aide............................................................. 13
Heathcare.............................................................. 14
Skilled Trades....................................................... 15
Licensure & Certification..................................... 16
NC Manufacturing Certificate Pathway.............. 17
Customized Training Program............................ 17
Industrial Training................................................ 18
Public Safety-EMS/Fire Training......................... 19
Small Business Competition............................... 20
Small Business Owners Management Series.... 20
Small Business Center FREE Seminars........ 20-21
Defensive Driving................................................. 22
Personal Interest............................................. 22-23
NEW Classes..................................................... 6-23
Fresh Start for 2015................................................. 6
Resumes, Interviews & Getting Hired...................... 6
Caregiver-Brain/Memory Training............................ 8
Fabulous Event Planning for the Beginner............... 8
How to Write a Successful Grant.............................. 9
Introduction to Human Resource Management........ 9
Advanced Digital Photography............................... 12
Introduction to Illustrations..................................... 12
Website Building for SB & Non-Profits................... 12
ICC Electrical Inspector Certification...................... 16
Blueprint Reading................................................... 18
Principles of Supervisory Leadership..................... 18
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)........... 19
Jewelry Crafting...................................................... 23
Shag: Beginning & Intermediate............................. 23
Total Body Workout................................................ 23
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High School Equivalency Diploma
(formerly GED)
FREE Classes! Enroll anytime to
• Prepare for the new computer-based High School Equivalency Diploma test(s).
► Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA)
► Science
► Mathematical Reasoning
► Social Studies
• Improve reading, writing, and math skills to help children or grandchildren with
schoolwork.
• Improve your chances of getting a better job.
Day and night classes are available. Just select a class that is convenient for you and go
to that site. The instructor will register you when you arrive. It’s that easy! Remember, these
classes are FREE and books are available for your use in the class(es).
Xcelerated High School Equivalency
Diploma Classes
Xcelerated High School Equivalency Diploma classes are designed
for individuals who do not have a great deal of time to attend
school. With only 18 hours of class time, students can prepare and
register for the sections of the High School Equivalency Diploma
test for which they qualify. Classes are designed to prepare
students for their High School Equivalency Diploma in three class
sessions. Adults who are not currently enrolled in the High School
Equivalency Diploma classes are eligible to attend the Xcelerated
classes.
2/14-2/28
3/14-3/28
Pre-registration deadline is 2/12.
Pre-registration deadline is 3/12.
All classes will be held on Saturdays 9am-4pm in B-101.
To pre-register, call (910) 642-7141, ext. 401
Computer-Based High School Equivalency
Testing Schedule
• 1st and 3rd Tuesday 9am-7pm
• 3rd Thursday 9am-11am
• 2nd Saturday from 9am-11am
Testing Fee: $20 per test
Class Locations
SCC, B-103
1/08-5/08
MW
TTh
F
Sa
8am-5pm
8am-8pm
8am-3pm
9am-12n
SCC Staff
Acme Delco Elem
1/12-5/06
MW
5-8pm
RMcKoy
Bolton Sen Ctr
1/13-5/07
TWTh
3-6pm
JNealey
Bolton Sen Ctr
1/10-5/02
Sa
9am-1pm
JNealey
CCCA-Fair Bluff
1/13-5/07
TTh
6-9pm
TSmith
Central Middle
1/13-5/07
TTh
5-8pm
JPiggott
Chadbourn Elem
1/12-5/06
MW
5-8pm
MMcCollum
Chadbourn Mid
1/14-5/07
WTh
5-8pm
ALovoy
DREAM Ctr
1/12-5/07
MTWTh
9am-1pm
FBoone
Evergreen Elem
1/13-5/07
TTh
6-9pm
SWilliamson
Guideway Elem
1/12-5/05
MT
6:30-9:30pm
DFowler
Hallsboro Mid
1/12-5/07
MTh
6-9pm
MMobley
Mt. Olive Headstart
1/12-5/06
MW
8am-12n
MDixon
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
1/12-5/07
MTh
6-9pm
FBoone
Nakina Mid
1/13-5/07
TTh
6-9pm
AStacy
New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
1/13-5/07
TTh
6-9pm
KRowell
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Old Dock Elem
1/13-5/07
TTh
6:30-9:30pm
PFowler
These classes are designed for adult students whose native
language is not English. Instruction focuses on English skills that
will enable students to interact effectively in the community and in
the workplace.
Tabor City Elem
1/13-5/07
TTh
6-9pm
HFowler
Tri-County, Delco
1/13-5/07
TTh
6-9pm
EKeaton
1/08-5/08
1/14-5/07
1/12-5/05
4
MW
8am-5pm
TTh
8am-8pm
F
8am-3pm
Sa
9am-12n
WTh 6-9pm
MT 6-9pm
SCC, B-103
Online High School Equivalency Diploma Prep
To get started, call SCC at (910) 642-7141, ext. 401 or visit the Basic Skills Lab
on the college campus in B-103.
Edgewood Elem
TC East Side Bible Min
Sixteen- and 17-year-olds may enroll with special permission.
For information, contact Denise Young at (910) 642-7141, ext. 432.
Southeastern Community College
BASIC SKILLS PLUS
Earn a High School Equivalency Diploma
While Preparing for a Career
Earn
• High School Equivalency Diploma
• Career Readiness Certificate
• 3rd Party Credentials
Employment
Prepare for one of the following careers:
• Certified Production Technician
See Pg 17 for more details
• Culinary Arts
See Pg 8 for more details
Learn
• Nurse Aide I
See Pg 13 for more details
• Employability Skills
• Job Specific Occupational Skills
• Technical Skills
To learn more about this program, please contact:
Crystal Griffin (910) 642-7141, ext 391 or email crystal.griffin@sccnc.edu
Jovona Bellamy (910) 642-7141, ext. 209 or email jovona.bellamy@sccnc.edu.
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HRD Job Readiness Skills
Fe
Waive
Clas ed
ses
Gain knowledge and skills to qualify for a new job, improve your job search skills, and increase
your chances for a successful job search.
• If you are unemployed, underemployed or a dislocated worker, you might be eligible to
receive a waiver of class fees.
• Pre-registration is encouraged before the first day of class.
• To pre-register and to apply for the fee waiver, call (910) 642-7141, ext. 261, or visit the
NCWorks Career Center/Connecting Talent to Jobs/Columbus County in the A-Building at
Southeastern Community College.
New Beginnings: Employment Skills for
the Ex-Offender
Direct Care Worker
Other cost: $5.50 CPR card
Learn direct care work for the home and earn
certificates as you train. Work in various settings
to provide care for individuals of all ages who have
physical, mental and/or developmental disabilities or a
chronic illness.
Instructor: TBA
3/02-3/31 M-F
6-9pm
SCC, mobile 9-1
NEW
Fresh Start for 2015
Ready to make a fresh career start? This class puts
you on the path to new opportunities! Determine
personal career interests, research career fields and
develop a plan to obtain the job of your dreams in
2015.
Instructor: TBA
1/12-1/21 M-F
9am-12n
SCC, B-101A
2/02-2/10 M-F
6-9pm
SCC, M-110
5/04-5/12 M-F
9am-12n
SCC, B-101A
This course provides employability skills training for
job seekers who have been convicted of a crime but
are ready for a new beginning.
Instructor: MWade/CAndrews
3/16-3/20 M-F 9am-1pm
SCC, T-111
5/04-5/08 M-F 6-9pm
DREAM Ctr
NEW
Resumes, Interviews & Getting Hired
Prepare for the job you want! Utilize resume
development techniques to complete a professional
resume that will put you ahead of the competition.
Get ready for your interview by learning how to
answer questions correctly, curb your nervousness,
dress for success and land the job!
Instructor: CAndrews/BCox
1/26-2/05 M-Th 6-9pm
SCC, C-102
3/02-3/12 M-Th 6-9pm
SCC, T-111
4/13-4/23 Online
SCC, Moodle
Healthcare Academy
Are you looking for a job but not sure where to begin?
Enroll in the employability lab to help boost your job
search skills. Come anytime during scheduled hours
and receive help from an expert. Stay as long as you
like!
Instructor: EBrisbon
1/05-5/15 MWTh 8am-5pm SCC, A-221
T
8am-8pm
F
8am-3pm
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Per employer’s request, all applications
must include proof of Smithfield PreEmployment Skills Training (HRD)
class completion. Upon completion of
the HRD component, the customer will
return to NCWorks Career Center in A-building at
SCC to continue the application process. The HRD
certificate must be presented to complete the preapplication process.
1/12-1/16
M-F
9am-1pm
SCC, T-122
1/26-1/30
M-F
6-10pm
SCC, T-122
2/09-2/13
M-F
9am-1pm
SCC, T-122
2/16-2/20
M-F
6-10pm
SCC, T-122
2/27-3/07
F
Sa
6-9pm
9am-4:30pm
SCC, T-122
3/09-3/13
M-F
9am-1pm
SCC, T-122
3/23-3/27
M-F
6-10pm
SCC, T-122
4/13-4/17
M-F
9am-1pm
SCC, T-122
4/17-4/25
F
Sa
6-9pm
9am-4:30pm
SCC, T-122
4/27-5/01
M-F
6-10pm
SCC, T-122
5/11-5/15
M-F
6-10pm
SCC, T-122
We’re looking for a few
Good Instructors
Healthcare careers –is one of them right for you?
Learn about career options, skills training needed,
salary expectations, education requirements, and
financial strategies to pay for them.
Instructor: BCox/SMullins
1/20-2/19 M-Th 12:30-3pm SCC, Mobile 9-1
Keys 2 Job Success Lab
Smithfield Pre-Employment Skills
Want to teach? SCC is always looking for
new instructors! What are you interested in
teaching? Current possibilities include:
Take Control of Your Money
Learn simple budgeting skills and tools to assist you
in taking control of your personal finances. Topics will
include: effective money management, identifying
financial priorities, and developing a budget that
works for you.
Instructor: BCox
3/10-4/02 Online
SCC, Moodle
• Nurse Aide
• EMT/Fire
• Skilled Trades
• Computer Skills
• Job Readiness
• Licensures & Certifications
• Basic Skills
• SBC Seminars
• Medical Billing & Coding
• And more!
For more information about teaching at SCC,
call us at (910)642-7141, ext. 296.
HRD Job Readiness
Computer Skills
Enroll in one of these classes to:
◊ Gain skills to build your career.
◊ Maintain the competitive edge in today’s workplace.
HRD Job Readiness Computer classes are fee waived.
Career Ready 101 Online
Along with Applied Math, Locating Information and Reading for Information coursework, this program offers
students the opportunity to take online courses in Career Exploration and Preparation, Financial Literacy, and
Career Skills. Work around your busy schedule any time of day or night wherever you have Internet access. To
register, contact Sandra Mullins at (910) 642-7141, ext. 351.
1/05-5/15
Online
SCC, Moodle Computer Skills for Job Success
Learn basic computer concepts while developing employability skills. Class projects will include creating a resume,
preparing a cover letter, learning to prepare an online job application, Internet usage, and email capabilities.
1/12-3/02
MW
9am-1pm
DREAM Ctr MBaldwin
1/12-5/11
M
9am-12n
Whiteville Sen Ctr TBA
1/13-2/26
TTh
9am-1pm
DREAM Ctr MBaldwin
1/20-5/12
T
9am-12n
Bolton Sen Ctr APowell
1/27-5/12
T
6-9pm
SCC, T-126
EBoone
2/09-5/11
M
6-9pm
SCC, T-126
EBoone
3/04-5/13
W
2-4pm
Chadbourn Sen Ctr MBaldwin
Computer-Use Skills: Keyboarding
This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The content will
focus on computer use skills as it relates to developing basic keyboarding and word processing skills. No previous
computer experience is required.
2/05-4/23
Th
9am-1pm
SCC, T-126 ERobertson
Microsoft Digital Literacy Certification for the Workplace
Prove to employers that you are computer literate! Upon completing the course, you will understand basic
computing concepts and skills. Everyone with a passing score on the Digital Literacy Certificate Test can print out
a personalized Digital Literacy Certificate.
1/20-4/28
TTh
10am-12n
Fair Bluff Sen Ctr MGreen
1/20-4/28
TTh
2-4pm
Tabor City Sen Ctr MBaldwin
2/03-4/07
TTh
6-9pm
CCCA, Fair Bluff MGreen
2/03-4/07
TTh
6-9pm
CSA, Delco CAndrews
3/05-5/14
Th
6-9pm
SCC, T-126
GCable
CRC/Key Train Online
Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)
Show prospective employers concrete proof of your workplace skills
Give yourself a competitive edge in today’s job market with a Career
Readiness Certificate (CRC). Prepare online 24/7 using any computer
with Internet access. Enroll anytime during the semester in this open-entry
Internet based course designed to improve your applied math skills, reading
for information skills, and locating information skills. On-campus computer
lab times are also available. When ready, take the assessments to earn
your CRC.
1/13-5/12 1/14-5/13 T
W
5-7pm
1-3pm
SCC, A-201
SCC, T-124
Register for this on-line class by contacting (910) 642-7141, ext. 261, or visit
the NCWorks Career Center/Connecting Talent to Jobs/Columbus County, 4564 Chadbourn Hwy, Whiteville, NC 28472
NCWorks Career Center
Connecting Talent to Jobs
Columbus County
The newly certified NCWorks Career Center at
SCC is a user friendly facility providing job seekers,
training seekers and employers access to a variety
of employment and training services all under one
roof.
Discover a Career
 Career Assessments
 Career Exploration
 Career Guidance
 Labor Market Research
 Career Decision Making
Get Training
 Occupational Skills Training
 Computer Literacy Classes
 Certificate, Diploma and Degree Programs
 On-the-Job Training
 Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)
 Financial Assistance Opportunities for Training
Find Jobs
 NCWorks Registration
 Job Listings
 Job Search Assistance
 Online Applications
 Resume Preparation
 Job Referrals
 Interviewing Skills
Hours of Operation
Monday Wednesday Thursday
Tuesday
Friday
8am-5pm
8am-8pm
8am-3pm
For more information, call the
NC Works Career Center
Connecting Talent to Jobs
Columbus County
at (910) 642-7141, ext. 261 or
visit our office located in A-building at SCC.
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Career Pathways
Job opportunities exist for those with the right skills and
credentials. We’ve designed short term training programs that
will prepare you for today’s jobs!
Pre-registration is encouraged.
Call (910) 642-7141, ext. 296, 397 or 425.
Banking Career Pathways
NEW
Classes
Fabulous Event Planning for the
Beginner
Registration Fee: $70
This course will focus on creative event ideas,
timelines, budgets and volunteer management.
Students will learn the steps of planning, and
organizing meetings, festivals, weddings,
entertainment events, corporate events, cultural
events, and even sports events. Food and
beverage catering, vendors and other resources
and organizations available to assist with
coordination of major events will be discussed.
This course will also provide information for
students beginning their own commercial
business in planning special events such as
weddings, conferences, or other events.
Instructor: AFormyduval
2/24-4/14 T
5:30-8pm
SCC, A-229
Caregiver - Brain/Memory Training
Registration Fee: $70
This course is for participants who want to
understand how activities and games can be
applied to enhance one’s cognitive functions
and performance. Learn some anti-aging tips
to keep someone’s brain young. Review some
online games available for students to use with
elderly people by exploring different types of
activities for a healthier brain.
Instructor: SMullins
2/23-4/20 M 5:30-7:30pm SCC, A-230
Need Financial Assistance with
Training Costs?
NCWorks Career Center/Connecting Talent
to Jobs/Columbus County has a variety
of programs that may assist with training
expenses for eligible students.
Contact the NCWorks Career Center
immediately at (910) 642-7141, ext. 261
or visit the Center at SCC, A-Building
to begin the eligibility process.
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Registration Fee: $180
Learn skills to prepare for a career in banking.
You will be given an overview of many areas in
the banking industry. Emphasis will be placed on
superior customer service, bank teller operations,
communication, problem solving, team work,
professionalism and work ethic.
Instructor: YGold/EBrisbon
3/02-4/27 M-Th 6-9pm
SCC, mobile 9-1
Bartending
Registration Fee: $70
Whether you’d like to become a bartender or you’d
like to expand your catering business, this course
is for you. Topics include bar terms, bar set-up,
glassware, tools, recipes, wine and champagne
service, sanitation, bar management, ABC laws, and
customer service.
Instructor: DRedd
2/16-4/13 M
6-9pm
SCC, T- 118
Basic Bookkeeping I
Registration Fee: $70
Financial assistance may be available through
NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission.
Call (910) 642-7141, ext. 261.
Attend this class to learn how to classify and
record basic business transactions; enter data
into an account, chart accounts, prepare financial
statements and learn basic accounting terms.
Instructor: NMcColskey
1/26-3/16 M
6-9pm
SCC, A-229
Basic Bookkeeping II
Registration Fee: $70
Financial assistance may be available through
NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission.
Call (910) 642-7141, ext. 261.
This class will add to the basic knowledge of
accounting by covering additional concepts such as
accounting for inventory, bad debts, property, plant,
and equipment. Also, covered will be corporate
accounting, the statement of cash flows, and
analysis of financial statements.
Instructor: NMcColskey
3/23-5/18 M
6-9pm
SCC, A-229
Effective Teacher Training
Registration Fee: $70
This course is required to teach or substitute in Columbus
County and Whiteville City School systems. Topics include:
Developmentally Effective Teaching Strategies, Behavior
Management, Classroom Management Strategies,
Procedures for Emergency Situations, North Carolina Course
of Study, North Carolina School Policy, Legal Issues and
more. (100% attendance required)
Instructor: BYates
1/26-2/10 MTTh 6-9pm
SCC, CART- 165
Intro to Culinary Arts: Quality Food Services
Registration Fee: $180 + $1.25 ins
Other Cost: $5.50 CPR Card; Serv-Safe Manager Book
6th Ed (incl Exam Answer Sheet) $80.06 w/tax
This course is
designed to introduce
the student to the
fundamental concepts,
skills, techniques, and
principles used to
gain employment in the food service industry. Topics
include cooking methods, safe food handling, knife skills,
kitchen terminology, recipe use, nutritional concepts,
measurements, personal hygiene, proper use and care of
equipment and proper work attire. Students will receive
Serv-Safe in sanitation and safety regulations and Infant/
Child/Adult CPR First Aid certifications. Instruction methods
include lecture, hands-on food preparation experience, and
visiting guest speakers.
Instructor: CMullins
2/23-4/22 M-Th 8:30am-12:30pm
SCC, T-118
Related Class Offerings: Fee Waived
HRD Exploring Career Pathways Orientation
This course will allow you to explore career pathways which
have job opportunities and funding possibilities for future
training. Also, this course will prepare students for the
Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) testing.
1/20-2/17 M-Th 8:30am-12:30pm SCC, T-120
Preparing for the Job Search
Acquire the skills needed to begin a successful job search.
Topics include highlighting your abilities, creating resumes
that work, planning your next steps, and learning what
employers want.
5/11-5/14 M-Th 8:30am-12:30pm SCC, T-120
To pre-register or for more information about financial
assistance, contact Mary Ruth Edwards,
Director of Continuing Education
at (910) 642-7141, ext. 317
or e-mail maryruth.edwards@sccnc.edu
Career Pathways
Get what it takes to grow in your field or start a new career by
enrolling in one of our Workforce/Continuing Education classes.
Introduction to Plant Micropropagation
Sign Language
What is micropropagation and how can I use this
technique? Learn the answers in this active hands-on
class focusing on plant micropropagation, equipment,
media preparation, successful sterile techniques, grow
room requirements and much, much more.
Instructor: TLengner
3/05-3/26 Th
6-8pm
SCC, CART-148
Registration Fee: $70
This is an overview of sign language, its basic
vocabulary, structure, syntax and grammar. Students
will focus on mastering the basics of fingerspelling,
numbers, colors, facial grammar and sentence
structure; students will also learn conversational/
cultural behaviors necessary to hold a beginning-level
conversation in sign language, with deaf/hard-ofhearing users of the language. Introductory information
about deaf culture will also be presented.
Instructor: SRowell
2/12-4/02 Th
6-9pm
SCC, A-212
NC REAL for Small Businesses
Spanish in the Workplace
Registration Fee: $70 + $1.25 ins
Other Cost: $25 materials
Financial assistance may be available through
NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission.
Call (910) 642-7141, ext. 261.
Registration Fee: $70
Other Cost: $20 REAL textbook
Financial assistance may be available through
NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission.
Call (910) 642-7141, ext. 261.
Utilizing the NC REAL (Rural Entrepreneurship through
Action Learning) curriculum, participants will learn to
start, expand and improve their own small business.
Topics will include: business plan creation, funding and
budget, legal structure and taxes, market analysis and
personnel management. Prior business experience is
not required.
Instructor: BCox
3/17-5/05 T
6-9pm
SCC, A-230
Cost: $70
This course will provide you with an opportunity to
learn basic conversational skills and gain a better
understanding of Hispanic culture. It is designed
for those who have Spanish-speaking customers
or employees or anticipate doing business with
Hispanics.
Instructor: SRowell
3/03-4/21 T
6-9pm
SCC, A-212
Classes
How to Write a Successful Grant
Registration Fee: $70
This course will cover the essentials of grant
writing and the necessary skills to produce effective
proposals. Learn the methods to develop, write,
and submit applications to secure grant funding.
This class is ideal for non-profit organizations
and independent grant seekers with little to no
experience or those desiring to refine their grant
writing skills.
Instructor: ALewis
3/10-3/31 T
6-9pm
SCC, T-111
Basics in Volunteer Management
Registration Fee: $70
Issues in the management of volunteers, planning
a volunteer program, managing personnel,
developing and implementing policies and
procedures will be covered in this course.
To register, call (910) 642-7141, ext. 294 or e-mail
melody.prevatte@sccnc.edu.
Instructor: MPrevatte
1/23-3/27
Online***
Cosmetology
Long Layers: High, Low, & Blow
NEW
Registration Fee: $70
Students will learn techniques in using color to add highlights and
lowlights to their clients hair, styling long layered hair and then blow
drying. Students will need to provide their own mannequin, blow dryer
with concentrator and cutting shears/scissors.
Instructor: JHester
2/22
Su
9am-5pm
SCC, B-127
4/12
Su
9am-5pm
SCC, B-127
SCC, Moodle
Introduction to Human Resource
Management
Registration Fee: $70
Financial assistance may be available through
NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission.
Call (910) 642-7141, ext. 261.
This course is designed for areas related to
personnel/human resource management:
◊ equal opportunity laws and the legal
environment
◊ recruitment and selection
◊ performance appraisal
◊ employee development
◊ employee relations
◊ hiring and interviewing process.
Instructor: BMaultsby
2/10-3/17 T
6-9pm
SCC, A-213
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Online
Classes
Available!
How to Get Started
All courses are instructor-facilitated, project oriented and run for six weeks (two week grace period at the end). Each include lessons, quizzes,
hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. You can complete any of these courses entirely from your home or
office and at any time of the day or night. New Course Sessions Begin Monthly: Jan. 21, Feb. 18, March 18 and April 15.
Requirements: All courses require Internet access, e-mail, the Netscape Navigator, or the Microsoft Internet Explorer web browsers. Some
courses may have additional requirements. Please visit our Online Instruction Center for more information.
1. Visit our Online Instruction Center www.ed2go.com/sccnc and view classes by category to find the one that fits your needs.
See demo, syllabus, instructor bio, and more!
2. Click on the “Enroll Now” button. Select a start date.
3. New students’ select Create an Account. Here you will enter your e-mail and choose a password. Enter the requested information.
4. Read the instructions on payment. Select Purchase Course on the payment option screen.
5. Read the orientation, then look for your e-mailed registration form. Complete the requested information.
7. Mail or bring to SCC your registration form and payment. Deadline for registration is 12n on the day the course begins.
8. Course will be available 12n of the first day of class. Return to www.ed2go.com/sccnc and click the classroom link and enter
your e-mail and the password you selected during enrollment.
For more information, contact Mary Ruth Edwards (910) 642-7141, ext. 317 or e-mail maryruth.edwards@sccnc.edu
Basic Computer Literacy
NEW
• Blogging & Podcasting for Beginners
• Introduction to PC Security
• Tips & Tricks for the iMac
Stress Management Techniques
Explore the physiological, social, and psychological
impacts of stress and study modalities to get stress
under control.
Business Courses
• Accounting Fundamentals
• Administrative Assistant Applications
• Effective Business Writing
• Keys to Effective Communication
• Quickbooks 2014
Instructional Methods for Homeschooling
with Success
Discover how to homeschool children in a way that
ensures they get what they need both academically
and socially.
Computer Applications
Understanding the Cloud
Learn everything you need to truly understand the
cloud—including how it works, what drives it, why it’s
so popular, and how to make the cloud work for you.
• Adobe Acrobat X
• Flash CS6
• InDesign CS6
• Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Publisher
Digital Photography
Healthcare
• Mastering Your Digital SLR Camera
• Photoshop Elements Digital Photographer
• Photographing People with Your Digital Camera
• Secrets to Better Photography
Grant Writing/NonProfits
• A to Z Grantwriting
• Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant
• Get Grants!
• NonProfit Fundraising Essentials
• Writing Effective Grant Proposals
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Classes
• Become an Optical Assistant
• Become a Physical Therapy Aide
• Explore a Career as an Administrative Medical Asst
• Explore a Career in a Dental Office
• Explore a Career in Medical Coding
• Explore a Career in Medical Transcription
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Terminology
• Spanish for Medical Professionals
Languages
• Beginning Conversatinal French
• Spanish for Law Enforcement
• Speed Spanish
Networking/Troubleshooting
• Introduction to PC Troubleshooting
• Introduction to Networking
• PC Security
• Wireless Networking
Explore a Career in Nursing
Learn what it takes to become an LPN or RN, and
discover all of the exciting and rewarding opportunities
awaiting you in the field of nursing.
Effective Business Writing
Improve your career prospects by learning how to
develop powerful written documents that draw readers in
and keep them motivated to continue to the end.
Starting Your Own Business in Health & Healing
Learn virtually everything you need to know to start
a health and wellness business, including marketing,
financing, and creating a business plan.
Start Your Own Business
• Growing Plants for Fun and Profit
• Marketing Your Business on the Internet
• Start & Operate Your Own Home-Based Business
• Start Your Own Gift Basket Business
Teaching
• Creating K-12 Learning Materials
• Empowering Students with Disabilities
• Ready, Set, Read!
• Solving Classroom Discipline Problems
• Spanish in the Classroom
• Teaching Smarter with SMART Boards
• Teaching Students with Autism: Strategies for Success
• Using the Internet in the Classroom
Veterinary
• Become a Veterinary Assistant
• Become a Veterinary Assistant II: Canine Reproduction
• Become a Veterinary Assistant III: Practical Skills
• Start a Pet Sitting Business
For a complete list of classes visit: www.ed2go.com/sccnc
Computer Skills
Whether you are fresh out of school or returning to the workforce
after taking time off, computer skills are a must for everyone in the job
market. Enroll in one of SCC’s Workforce/Continuing Education classes
to enhance your computer skills so you can get the job you want.
Intermediate Excel 2013
Computer Troubleshooting & Wireless
Network
Registration Fee: $125
This course provides a student with basic technical
skills necessary to install and troubleshoot computer
hardware components. The student will learn how
to identify the type and function of each hardware
component as well as perform installation, testing,
and replacement. Students will also learn what they
need to be able to set up their own network while
gaining an overview of networks and the types of
wireless connectivity, hardware needed, Internet
provider options, getting support and more.
Instructor: BKing
1/13-4/28 T
6-9pm
SCC, B-107
Windows 8
Registration Fee: $70
This course will familiarize you with the Windows 8
user interface and its basic capabilities. Students will
explore and learn how to create documents, send
email, browse the Internet, and share information
between applications and with other users. The
course is designed for any end user who is
interested in learning about and using the features
and functionality of the Windows 8 operating system
for personal and/or professional use.
Instructor: MBaldwin
2/02-3/23 M
5:30-8:30pm
DREAM Ctr
Microsoft IT Academy
North Carolina Community College System
(NCCCS) has partnered with Microsoft to provide
access to the Microsoft IT Academy Certification for
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS). Students taking
Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint courses
will be prepared to sit for one of internationally
recognized MOS exams. The exams validate
the user’s high degree of understanding and
proficiency with the software.
For more information, contact
Mary Ruth Edwards at
(910) 642-7131, ext. 317,
medwards@sccnc.edu or visit SCC, T-108.
Registration Fee: $70
This course will expand the students’ knowledge of the
power that Excel 2013 has to create visually exciting
worksheets. Learn to enhance spreadsheets with
templates, charts, graphics and advanced formulas.
Instructor: EBoone
4/02-5/07
Th
5:30-8:30pm
SCC, T-124
Intermediate Word 2013
Registration Fee: $70
This course is designed to advance students skills in
using Word’s productive tools. Students will learn how
to create labels, footnotes, mail merge, tables, track
changes and use styles.
Instructor: RBoren
3/10-4/07
TTh
5:30-8:30pm
SCC, C-101
Introduction to Access 2013
Registration Fee: $70
This course covers the basic skills and concepts students
need to use Microsoft Access 2013 productively and
efficiently. After an introduction to the Access 2013
environment, students will learn how to plan databases
and create tables. Then they will learn to organize fields
and records, and to work with data entry rules. They will
learn how to create basic queries, and how to work with
forms and reports.
Instructor: RBoren
4/14-5/07
TTh
5:30-8:30pm
SCC, M-123
Introduction to Excel 2013
Registration Fee: $70
Excel is a spreadsheet
program that allows
you to store, organize,
and analyze numerical
information. While you
may think that Excel
is only used by certain
people to process
complicated
data, anyone can learn how to take advantage of Excel’s
powerful features. Whether you’re keeping a budget,
organizing a training log, or creating an invoice, Excel
makes it easy to work with different kinds of data.
Students will learn the foundation of creating/editing
spreadsheets and entering formulas.
Instructor: EBoone
2/05-3/26
Th
5:30-8:30pm
SCC, T-124
Introduction to PowerPoint 2013
Registration Fee: $70
Learn to use PowerPoint to create effective
presentations, from start to finish. Master the skills
necessary to plan and develop presentations,
including starting a presentation, editing text,
reorganizing your slides to make a more logical
presentation, adding multiple-level bulleted entries,
and setting up a slide show. Additional topics include
using drawing tools, clip art, and WordArt to create
attractive art and logos that add impact to your
presentation.
Instructor: WCampbell
4/02-4/30 MTh 5:30-8:30pm
SCC, A-201
Introduction to Word 2013
Registration Fee: $70
This course is designed for students who desire
the skills necessary to produce basic Microsoft
Word documents. Students will become familiar
with the MS Office environment including the
Ribbon and Quick Access toolbar features. Learn
to create documents, format text, adjust margins
and other basic layout elements; copy and paste
within a single document; use the spelling check
and grammar check tools; and preview and print
documents and more.
Instructor: RBoren
2/10-3/05 TTh
5:30-8:30pm
SCC, M-123
Microsoft Office 2013 Boot Camp
Registration Fee: $70
If you want to re-enter the job market and need to
update your skills, this class is designed for you!
Employers consider this an ideal course for new
employees or employees interested in gaining
new skills for promotion. Produce documents
(Word), spreadsheets (Excel) and presentations
(PowerPoint) using MS Office 2013.
Instructor: EBoone
2/21-4/11
Sa
9am-12n
SCC, T-124
Microsoft Publisher 2013
Registration Fee: $70
Students will learn to create attractive publications
using Microsoft Publisher such as flyers, bulletins,
newsletters and posters.
Instructor: MBaldwin
1/15-3/05 Th
5:30-8:30pm
DREAM Ctr
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Computer Skills
SCC has the business software to help you increase your
productivity at the office. We offer both classroom and online
classes to accommodate your needs.
NEW
Basic Digital Photography
Registration Fee: $70
Instruction will progress from basic camera
operation to a solid foundation in the knowledge
of today’s digital photography and equipment.
Students will do weekly photo projects and
participate in a local field trip.
Instructor: BLong
1/22-3/12 Th 6-9pm
SCC, NES-219
Intermediate Photography
Registration Fee: $70
This class will build on the foundations of
basic knowledge and is geared to the student
photographer who has a working understanding
of the camera and exposure. Topics will cover
the camera, digital workflow, exposure triangle,
white balance, techniques of proper compositional
elements and on camera flash as well as using
natural light.
Instructor: BLong
2/09-3/30 M 6-9pm
SCC, NES-219
NEW
Advanced Digital Photography
Registration Fee: $70
This course will provide an excelled understanding
of the camera’s manual settings and functions and
reviews key elements of photography. Also, learn
techniques that will enhance your personal style
while building a digital portfolio.
Instructor: BLong
3/19-5/07 Th 6-9pm
SCC, NES-219
NEW
Editing Your Digital Memories
Like a Pro
Registration Fee: $70
In this exciting class, you will learn the secrets
of editing your images with Picasa, a free digital
imaging software from Google. This software
will give you the power to edit and organize your
images, upload to social media, create beautiful
collages and turn your photos into slideshows with
music that you can share with friends and family.
Instructor: BLong
3/17-5/05 T
6:30-9:30pm SCC, A-210
12
Classes
Introduction to Illustrations
Registration Fee : $70
This course will provide the student with skills
toward an understanding of the uses of and the
process of creating successful illustrations. In
this course, you’ll learn how to use a wide range
of tools in Adobe and Microsoft. Students will
work with various tools such as drawing, coloring,
shaping and sizing.
Instructor: EBoone
2/09-3/30 M 5:30-8:30pm SCC, CART-126
Multimedia Hook-Ups for Multimedia
Connections
Registration Fee : $70
Learn the basics of how to connect PCs, laptops,
analog and digital players (VCR, DVD, Blu-Ray,
surround sound system and game consoles) to
data projector or Flat Panel TV. All of this from a
beginners point of view.
Instructor: NBerkley
2/19-3/12 Th
6-9pm
SCC, CART-108
Website Building for Small Businesses
& Non-Profits
Registration Fee : $70
Financial assistance may be available through
NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission.
Call (910) 642-7141, ext. 261.
In this class, you will create your own website using
one of the most user-friendly builders on the market,
and you will learn how to include photo galleries and
slideshows, videos, blogs, event calendars, user
response forms, surveys, merchant accounts and
much more. You will build a website that you can
easily update and keep current for years to come.
Instructor: MGilchrist
1/29-2/26 Th
6-9pm
SCC, CART-126
Learn to Use Your iPad/iPhone
Registration Fee: $70
Explore the basics of using the Apple iPad or iPhone,
learn about functions and features, how to download
apps, use e-mail features, view movies, voicemail, text
messaging, voice dialing, web browsing and security.
Please bring your devices with you to class.
Instructor: WCampbell
2/10-3/31 T
5:30-8:30pm SCC, A-228
Making the Most of the Internet
Registration Fee: $70
The internet has become a tool for communication,
web-based email, entertainment, commerce, social
networking, and even data storage and backup. This
course will cover what you need to know to tap into
more of the incredible power of the Internet. Topics
include browser basics, finding information, email and
other communications, downloading and storing data,
wireless networks and security, and e-commerce.
Instructor: MBaldwin
2/17-4/07 T
5:30-8:30pm SCC, T-124
QuickBooks Pro
Registration Fee: $70
Financial assistance may be available through
NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission.
Call (910) 642-7141, ext. 261.
Discover how this user-friendly software program
can make business recordkeeping fast and easy with
lecture and hands-on computer exercises. Find out how
its applications can streamline business processes.
Instructor: JBarnhill
3/19-5/07 Th 6-9pm
SCC, CART-126
Technology & Broadcasting for Ministry/
Civic Organizations
Registration Fee: $70
Students will learn to expand their organization’s
participation by connecting with the world through
media. Learn to use videoconferencing, the three
different quality standards for television video, use
of microphones, and the use of professional video
cameras. Students will get hands on training on how to
operate an audio mixer and video switcher to broadcast
their organization’s live media through the internet.
Instructor: PFrink
2/21-4/18 Sa 9am-12n
SCC, CART- 110
Nurse Aide
The Nurse Aide I class introduces basic nursing skills required to provide
personal care for patients, residents or clients in a healthcare setting.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills necessary
to qualify as a Nursing Assistant I with the NC Nurse Aide I Registry.
Pre-registration is required.
Call (910) 642-7141, ext. 220, 221 or 336.
Nurse Aide I
Registration Fee: $180 Other Costs: $1.25 student ins, $17.50 malpractice ins, $1.25 student ID,$35 drug screening,
$48 clinical background check, $5.50 CPR Card, Nurse Aide Student Study Guide $9 w/tax;
SCC Nurse Aide I Skills Procedure Book $9 w/tax; CPR for Healthcare Providers $20 w/tax
DAY (8 weeks)
1/06-2/26
M-Th
8am-1:30pm
2/16-2/24
M-Th
7:30am-3:30pm
(classroom)
(clinical)
SCC, HHS-123 EVENING (11 weeks)
1/06-2/26
M-Th
4-9:30pm
2/16-2/24
M-Th
2-10pm
(classroom)
(clinical)
SCC, HHS-123 ONLINE/HYBRID (14 weeks)
Required attendance - 1/09/15
1/09-4/17
Online
SCC, Moodle SCC, HHS-123
(classroom)
1/09-2/13
F
8am-4pm
2/20-4/10
F
7:30am-3:30pm
(On Site Skills Lab)
(clinical)
SCC, HHS-123
WEEKEND (9 weeks)
1/10-3/29
SaSu
8am-4pm
3/08-3/25
SaSu
7:30am-3:30pm
3/09-5/07
M-Th
8am-12:30pm
4/27-5/05
M-Th
7:30am-3:30pm
(classroom)
(clinical)
SCC, HHS-123 (classroom)
(clinical)
SCC, HHS-123 M-Th
5-10pm
4/21-5/04
M-Th
3-9pm
(classroom)
(clinical)
SCC, HHS-123 Nurse Aide I Refresher
Registration Fee: $70 + $1.25 ins
Student must provide proof of previous Nurse Aide I training, proof of Nurse Aide I listing in
another state or proof of previous listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry (in last 5
years).
2/16-2/26 M-Th
5:30-9pm
SCC, HHS-123 Nurse Aide II Competency Evaluation
1. Obtain an official copy of your high school transcript
verifying graduation, or an official copy of your adult high
school diploma, or GED certificate
• A student who has an official transcript from a high school
that is legally authorized to operate in N. C. and who graduated
from that high school within five years of first-time college
enrollment and who meets GPA and course requirements
including an unweighted GPA of 2.6 or higher with four math
courses including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II (or the
Common Core equivalents) and one additional math course
approved by the N. C. Community College System in addition to
English I, II, III, and IV.
• A student who has completed RED 070 or DRE 96 and has
submitted an official community college transcript showing
course completion.
• A student who has successfully completed the Test of Adult
Basic Education (TABE).
EVENING (9 weeks)
3/09-5/06
To enroll in Nurse Aide courses, there are things you must do
before the day of registration. You will have more requirements due
on specified days once you have been enrolled in the class.
Please note: Criminal background checks and random urine drug
screens will be done once enrolled!
• A student who provides an official copy of test scores with a
minimum ACT score of 22 or a minimum SAT score of 500.
DAY (9 weeks)
Nurse Aide Requirements
Registration Fee: $70 + $1.25 ins
This refresher class is designed for the Nurse Aide II who has an expired NC Board of Nursing
listing. A comprehensive review of NA II skills will be provided. Upon competency evaluation,
students should be able to demonstrate skills necessary for Nurse Aide II listing with the North
Carolina Board of Nursing.
4/20-4/23
M-Th
5-9pm
SCC, HHS-123 3. Compare your driver license and social security card to see
that your current, correct name is exactly the same on both.
4. Get a copy of your immunizations (shots) record.
5. Set up an appointment for your physical exam with your
regular doctor, health department or urgent care.
Need Financial Assistance
with Training Costs?
NCWorks Career Center/Connecting Talent to Jobs/Columbus
County has a variety of programs that may assist with training
expenses for eligible students.
Contact the NCWorks Career Center immediately at
(910) 642-7141, ext. 261 or visit the Center at
SCC, A-Building to begin the eligibility process.
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Healthcare
The healthcare industry is one of the most dynamic
and important industries of our time. Join us today to
learn new skills and become more marketable!
Medical Terminology
Registration Fee: $125
Other Cost: Medical Terminology for Health Professions
7th Ed $112.09 w/tax
Medication Aide Exam Prep
(Adult Home Care)
Registration Fee: $70 + $1.25 ins
This class prepares students for the Medication
Administration Exam administered by the NC
Division of Health Service Regulation. They
learn policies and procedures for administering
medications, including subcutaneous injections,
drug interactions and side effects. The certification
enables students to work in a group home, adult
care home, or prison.
Instructor: TBA
2/23-3/05 M-Th 9am-12n SCC, HHS- 115
Medication Aide Exam Prep
(Skilled Nursing) Registration
Fee: $70 + $1.25 ins
Other Cost: Medication Adm A Medication Aide
Training Student Manual $12.81 w/tax
In this class, you will prepare to take the Medication
Administration Exam administered by the NC Board
of Nursing. Students learn policies and procedures
for administering medications in a variety of forms.
The Medication Aide for Skilled Nursing Facilities
and Nurse Aide I certifications enable the individual
to work in a skilled nursing facility.
Instructor: TBA
3/16-4/13 MW 6-9pm
SCC, HHS- 115
Ophthalmic Assistant
Registration Fee: $180
Other Cost: The Complete Optometric Asst $106.75
w/tax
Gain the skills necessary to assist an optometrist
or ophthalmologist with chair side skills, office
procedures, patient care, exam, treatment
procedures and more. Completion of class and
working with ophthalmologist for 1 year will enable
you to test for certification.
Instructor: SSellers
1/21-5/13 MW
6-9pm
SCC, T-111
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An understanding of hundreds of complex medical
terms is essential for anyone working in any capacity
in a medical office. Students will learn spelling,
pronunciation and meaning of a wide range of
medical terms. This course is a prerequisite for
Healthcare Billing and Coding Specialist courses.
Instructor: JHall
1/20-5/05 T
6-9pm
SCC, NES-219
1/20-5/08 Online
SCC, Moodle***
Medical Transcription
Registration Fee: $125
Other Cost: Medical Transcription 3rd Ed $105.23 w/tax
Course work includes instruction in basic medical
transcription and computer operations for providing
assistance in the preparation of medical documents.
The instructor will refer to medical terms to support
the students understanding of the medical office
environment. Critical issue discussions will address
areas of ethical and legal topics of patient care.
Instructor: JHall
1/20-5/08 Online
SCC, Moodle***
Healthcare Billing & Coding Specialist - CPT Registration Fee: $180
Other Cost: Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2015 Ed (also used
w/ Pt I) $99.28 w/tax; CPT 2015 Professional Ed
$121.70 w/tax
Prerequisite: Medical Terminology. Medical coding and
billing professionals translate medical records into
standardized codes used to bill patients and third-party
payers such as insurance companies and Medicare.
This medical coding course will emphasize the rules
and guidelines on the CPT (Current Procedural
Terminology) coding manual. Students will be prepared
to sit for the CPC (Certified Professional Coders)
national exam upon completion of this course and
Healthcare Billing & Coding Specialist – ICD-9/10.
Instructor: DHammonds
1/20-5/08 Online
SCC, Moodle***
Healthcare Billing & Coding Specialist - ICD-9
Registration Fee: $180
Other Cost: Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2015 Ed (also
used w/ CPT) $99.28 w/tax; 2015 ICD-9-CM
Prof. Ed, Vol. 1 & 2 $86.87 w/tax
Prerequisite: Medical Terminology. All healthcare
organizations will be transitioning to the ICD-10 code
set. However, to earn industry certifications and start
your career before the transition, you will need to
be familiar with the ICD-9 code set. This course will
prepare students for real-world, professional coding
duties in a medical office setting. This medical coding
course will emphasize the rules and guidelines on the
ICD-9 (International Classification of Disease) coding
manual. The course benefits those who work or want
to work in the medical field whether it is as a medical
biller, medical coder, and/or medical assistant. Upon
completion of ICD-9 and CPT, students will be prepared
to sit for the CPC (Certified Professional Coders)
national exam.
Instructors: JSimmons/DHammonds
1/13-5/07 TTh
6-9pm
SCC, NES-221
1/20-5/08 Online
SCC, Moodle***
***Registration for online SCC Moodle Classes must be completed by January 15 at 12n.
Contact Mary Ruth Edwards at (910)642-7141, ext. 317,
e-mail maryruth.edwards@sccnc.edu or visit SCC, T-108.
Need Financial Assistance with Training Costs?
NCWorks Career Center/Connecting Talent to Jobs/Columbus County has a variety of programs that may assist
with training expenses for eligible students.
Contact the NCWorks Career Center immediately at (910) 642-7141, ext. 261 or
visit the Center at SCC, A-Building to begin the eligibility process.
Skilled Trades
▪ Learn New Job Skills
▪ Start a New Career
▪ Experience Personal Growth
Sign Up Today!
Pre-registration is encouraged.
Call (910) 642-7141, ext. 296, 397 or 425.
Basic Carpentry
Registration Fee: $180 + $1.25 ins
Carpentry is one of the most versatile occupations
in construction, since its professionals are trained to
handle both small tasks and large jobs. Learn the skills
needed to attain an entry level position in this growing
field.
Instructor: DDoty
2/07-5/02
Sa
9am-1pm
SCC, B-106
Basic Electrical Wiring
Registration Fee: $180 + $1.25 ins
This course will introduce you to electrical wiring for
residential and commercial buildings. Learn terminology,
operating principles, safety, materials, installation and
service, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Instructor: RWalker
3/03-4/23 TWTh
6-10pm
SCC, B-106
HVAC: Heating & Air Conditioning
Registration Fee: $180 + $1.25 ins
Gain experience in troubleshooting and servicing of air
conditioning and heating systems. Perform hands-on
activities to gain knowledge of diagnosing and repairing
problems. Upon completion, you may work toward
industry-recognized certifications.
Instructor: KFairfax
1/13-5/07 TTh
6-9pm
SCC, M-131A
Masonry/Bricklaying
Ceramic Tile Installation: Introduction
Registration Fee: $70 + $1.25 ins
Develop the skills to install floor and wall tile.
Examine the composition, learn preparation
techniques, and develop finishing skills. Material
estimates are also discussed.
Instructor: TRowell
1/29-3/19 Th
6-9pm
SCC, M-132
Ceramic Tile Installation: Intermediate
Registration Fee: $70 + $1.25 ins
Develop more intermediate skills to install floor and
wall tile by attending this class. Participants will be
instructed in proper tile setting and surface prep
along with procedures for floors, counter tops, etc.
Also, material estimates and needed equipment will
be discussed.
Instructor: TRowell
3/26-5/14 Th
6-9pm
SCC, M-132
Small Engine Repair & Maintenance
Registration Fee: $180 + $1.25 ins
Gain hands-on knowledge of small engine
building techniques. Learn to disassemble and
reassemble two-cycle and four-cycle engines using
manufacturer’s specifications. This class may lead
to manufacturers’ certifications.
Instructor: DLong
1/13-3/18 TW
6-10pm
SCC, mobile 9-1
Registration Fee: $180 + $1.25 ins
Learn to create block, brick, and concrete projects with
the basic knowledge, training, and practical hands-on
experience for masonry and bricklaying.
Instructor: TByrd
2/23-4/20 MTh
6-9pm
SCC, M-131B Need Financial Assistance with Training Costs?
NCWorks Career Center/Connecting Talent to Jobs/Columbus County has a variety of programs that may
assist with training expenses for eligible students.
Enroll today to prepare for the more
than 300+ welding jobs coming to
southeastern North Carolina
Basic Welding
Registration Fee: $180 + $1.25 ins
This course is designed to incorporate virtual welders
as well as traditional welders to develop different
types of welding skills. Since the virtual welders are
connected to a computer system, students are able
to work on the skills sets designated for their skill
level.
Instructor: PNobles
1/12-5/06 MW
1:30-4:30pm SCC, T-101
Welding
Registration Fee: $180 + $1.25 ins
Designed to introduce the student to safety
procedures and practices as well as the practical
work in welding and cutting. This course will focus
on the fundamentals and procedures used in
oxyacetylene welding and cutting, plasma cutting,
and electric arc welding (stick). Welding technique is
stressed above welding theory as the students must
be able to meet the welding performance demands
of industry. This course is performance and safety
oriented.
Instructor: AHester
1/12-5/05 MT
6:30-10pm
SCC, M-134
Welding/Pipefitting
Registration Fee: $180 + $1.25 ins
This course is designed to teach the skills necessary
to fit up and weld pipe in particular positions and
objects. Both fit up techniques and actual welds will
be exercised during this course.
Instructor: EDent
1/14-5/07 WTh 6:30-10pm
SCC, M-134
1/17-5/02 Sa
8am-3pm
SCC, M-134
Contact the NCWorks Career Center immediately at
(910) 642-7141, ext. 261 or visit the Center at
SCC, A-Building to begin the eligibility process.
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Licensure & Certification
In an increasingly competitive marketplace, it’s harder than ever to
impress your customers and employers. Set yourself apart from others
by earning a certification or license in your field of employment.
Pre-registration is encouraged.
Call (910) 642-7141, ext. 296, 397 or 425.
DMV Dealer License Renewal
Changes to the 2014 NEC Pt I, II & III
Registration Fee: $70
Other Cost: $10 class materials & lunch +
2014 NEC textbook $90.74 w/tax
In order to renew your electrical license, the North
Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical
Contractors requires that you complete 8 hours
of continuing education each year. Attendees will
need to bring a battery powered calculator, paper
and pencil/pen to class.
Instructor: TQuinn
Changes to the 2014 NEC Pt I
1/10
Sa
8am-4:30pm
SCC, T-122
Changes to the 2014 NEC Pt II
3/07
Sa
8am-4:30pm
SCC, T-126
Changes to the 2014 NEC Pt III
5/02
Sa
8am-4:30pm
SCC, T-111
Registration Fee: $70
Other Cost: $10 class materials & lunch
Dealers who attend this 6-hour course will earn a
certificate of completion that must be submitted to DMV
when renewing their license.
Instructor: JGibons
1/21
W
9am-3:30pm
SCC, T-122
3/17
T
9am-3:30pm
SCC, T-122
5/12
T
9am-3:30pm
SCC, T-122
DMV Dealer Pre-License Preparation
Registration Fee: $70
Other Cost: $5 class materials
This 12-hour course is for those who are trying to receive
their license to become independent auto dealers.
Instructor: JGibson
4/14 & 4/16 TTh 9am-4pm
SCC, T-120
NC EPA Certification
Registration Fee: $70
Other Cost: $5 class materials
This course prepares students for the NC Certification
exams in: Type I - Small Appliance, Type II - High
Pressure Appliance, Type III - Low Pressure Appliance
and Universal Certification - Types I, II and III.
Instructor: KFairfax
3/23-3/26
MTTh 5:30-9:30pm SCC, M-123
NC Escort Vehicle Operator Certification
NEW
Exam Prep Class
ICC Electrical Inspector Certification
Registration Fee: $70
This 24 hour class will prepare students to take
the final certification exam. This certification
is recognized as the highest standards in the
construction profession and a must when working
as a QC (Quality Control) inspector on most
Federal, State and City projects.
Instructor: TQuinn
2/21, 3/14 & 4/25 Sa 8am-4:30pm SCC, T-111
16
Registration Fee: $70
All escort vehicle operators are required to obtain an
approved certification prior to performing the duties of an
oversize/overweight load escort vehicle operator in North
Carolina.
Instructor: MCreech
1/31
Sa
8am-5pm
SCC, T-120
2/28
Sa
8am-5pm
SCC, T-120
4/18
Sa
8am-5pm
SCC, T-111
5/09
Sa
8am-5pm
SCC, T-122
NC Escort Vehicle Operator Re-Certification
Registration Fee: $70
The purpose of this course is to provide certified vehicle
escort operators a standardized re-certification training
program for the state of North Carolina.
Instructor: MCreech
3/07
Sa
8am-12n
SCC, T-111
5/02
Sa
8am-12n
SCC, T-122
NC Vehicle Safety Inspection
Registration Fee: $70
Other Cost: $5 class materials
This eight-hour course will certify vehicle safety
inspectors in accordance with the NC Department of
Transportation Laws.
Instructor: MCreech
2/17 & 2/19 TTh
6-10pm
SCC, T-120
4/21 & 4/23 TTh
6-10pm
SCC, T-120
Notary Public
Registration Fee: $70
Other Cost: Notary Public Guidebook for NC $29.89 w/tax
This class covers qualifications and requirements for
the office, fees, general powers and limitations, oaths,
depositions, and papers notarized in error. Students are
required to have a high school diploma or High School
Equivalency Diploma (formerly GED) to attend class. A
valid picture ID will be required at registration.
Instructor: NTolley
2/24 & 2/26 TTh
5:30-9:30pm
SCC, T-122
3/21
Sa
8am-5pm
SCC, T-122
4/21 & 4/23 TTh 5:30-9:30pm
SCC, T-122
Serv-Safe
Registration Fee: $70
Other Cost: Serv-Safe Manager Book 6th Ed (incl Exam
Answer Sheet) $80.06 w/tax
The Serv-Safe Food Safety Training is a comprehensive
program for food service professionals in restaurants,
hospitals, nursing homes, child-care facilities, and
other food-handling establishments. This 16-hour
class will teach you food safety, developing standard
sanitation operating procedures, examining controls
for food borne illnesses, and more. The textbook
with answer sheet is required. It is available at SCC’s
Bookstore. Those passing the test will receive ServSafe certification to meet the NC state requirements for
Certified Food Protection Manager. You must be at least
18 years old to attend.
Instructor: KBurney
1/26 & 1/27 MT
8am-5pm
SCC, T-122
3/09-3/17
MT
5:30-9:30pm
SCC, T-122
4/20 & 4/21 MT
8am-5pm
SCC, T-122
Work Zone Flagger Program
Registration Fee: $70
Other Cost: $5 Flagger Training Book
Training is required by NC-DOT for all employees
directing traffic and to provide safe passage in a work
zone within a DOT Right-of-Way.
Instructor: MCreech
3/21
Sa
8am-12n
SCC, T-111
Become Certified in Manufacturing Skills!
NC Manufacturing Certificate Pathway
Are you looking for ways to increase your
employability? Are you looking for a career
change? The NC Manufacturing Certificate
Pathway will provide students with a jump-start
to a manufacturing career and further technical
education. Based on industry skill standards and
feedback from leading NC manufacturers, this
pathway will introduce them to the basic
concepts of manufacturing by emphasizing the
importance of quality and its role in company profitability and job sustainability.
HRD Exploring Career Pathways Orientation
Certified Production Technician Pathway
You will gain the skills needed to be successful
in this growing industry! You’ll learn essential
skills for high-demand jobs in advanced
manufacturing. While you’re at it, you will also
earn industry-recognized certifications. By
the end of the program, you’ll increase your
employability for high-demand, well paying jobs.
HRD Exploring Career Pathways Orientation
Fee Waived
This course will allow you to explore career pathways which have job opportunities
and funding possibilities for future training. Also, this course will prepare students
for the Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) testing.
1/20-2/17
M-Th
8:30am-12:30pm
SCC, T-120
Fee Waived
This course will allow you to explore career pathways which have job opportunities
and funding possibilities for future training. Also, this course will prepare students for Certified Production Technician
the Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) testing.
Registration Fee: $180 + $1.25 ins
1/20-2/17
M-Th
8:30am-12:30pm
SCC, T-120
Other Costs: MSSC Certification fees $220; CPR/First Aid card $5.50; Forklift Student
Guide/card $4.50; 10-Hr OSHA card $5
NC Manufacturing Certificate
Registration Fee: $180 + $1.25 ins
Program topics include:
► 96 hours of classroom training in four core subject areas
(Manufacturing Concepts; Measurements & Math; Teamwork &
Communication and Problem Solving)
Instructor: LWatson
2/18-3/31
M-Th
8:30am-12:30pm
SCC, T-120
Preparing for the Job Search
The components of the Certified Production Technician class are
► 191 hours of classroom training in four core certification areas
● Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production
Technician (Safety; Quality Practices and Measuring; Manufacturing Process
& Production and Maintenance Awareness)
● Fork Lift Safety; Infanct/Child/Adult CPR & First Aid and OSHA 10 for
General Industry
Instructor: JFipps
2/18-5/07
M-Th
8:30am-12:30pm
SCC, T-101
Fee Waived
Preparing for the Job Search Fee Waived
Acquire the skills needed to begin a successful job search. Topics include
highlighting your abilities, creating resumes that work, planning your next steps, and Acquire the skills needed to begin a successful job search. Topics include
highlighting your abilities, creating resumes that work, planning your next steps,
learning what employers want.
and learning what employers want.
4/01-5/09
M-Th
8:30am-12:30pm
SCC, T-120
5/11-5/14
M-Th
8:30am-12:30pm
SCC, T-120
To pre-register or for more information about financial assistance, contact Mark Lennon, Director of Industrial & Workforce Training
at (910) 642-7141, ext. 225 or e-mail mark.lennon@sccnc.edu
Customized Training Program
Allow us to guide you through a customer-focused process with an end result of a qualified, motivated and productive workforce
that will ensure both the initial and continued success of your organization.
What We Do
SCC’s Customized Training Program provides
education, training and support services for new,
expanding and existing business and industry in
Columbus County. Our goal is to foster and support
three key aspects of your company’s well-being:
• Job Growth
• Technology Investment
• Productivity Enhancement
Customized Training Program resources may support
training needs assessment, instructional design,
development and delivery. With our team of experts,
we create customized media development, including
process manuals, orientation and process DVDs and
interactive learning solutions. We offer a proven design
process that is repeatable and ensures the development
of high-quality solutions including classroom, lab and
on-the-job training, and computer-based interactive
programs and immersive 3-D simulation.
How We Do It
Why We Do It
Our services range from:
• Job profiling
• Pre-employment training and assessment
• Post-hire technical and critical soft skills training.
At SCC, we recognize that the availability of a welltrained workforce is a critical consideration in your
decision to locate, expand or remain in Columbus
County.
We will work with you to get your workforce up and
running at the speed of business. The road map we
follow will be absolutely unique to your company.
Working with our economic and workforce
development partners, Southeastern Community
College will assist you through the initial
recruitment, personalized screening and
customized training process.
The greatest asset that SCC has is flexibility.
In a rapidly changing global economy in which
innovation means the difference between business
success and failure, the skills that industries
require of their employees evolve more rapidly
than ever before. In Columbus County, our
Customized Training Program will create success
for your company and your employees by quickly
responding to industry’s changing skills needs.
By preparing a workforce with the skills essential
for success, we enhance your company’s
competitiveness.
For more information, contact Mark Lennon, Director of Industrial & Workforce Training at (910) 642-7141, ext. 225 or e-mail mark.lennon@sccnc.edu
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Industrial Training
Dynamic, affordable, quality training programs designed to
equip students with industry specific skills.
Pre-registration is encouraged.
Call (910) 642-7141, ext. 296, 397 or 425.
AutoCAD Refresher
NEW
Precision Measurement
Registration Fee: $70
This course provides an introduction to
measurement techniques and instrumentation
design and operation.
Instructor: JFipps
1/13-1/29 TTh
5-9pm
SCC, T-101
3/03-3/19 TTh
5-9pm
SCC, T-120
NEW
Principles of Supervisory
Leadership
Registration Fee: $70
This course is designed for instructional areas
related to leadership development and supervisory
skills: planning, organizing, controlling, directing,
communicating, interpersonal skills and team
building.
Instructor: DHeller
3/02-4/27 M
6-9pm
SCC, HHS-135
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC):
Basic
Registration Fee: $70 + $1.25 ins
This course includes the following topics:
ladder logic, internal wiring diagrams, power
supplies, relays, limit switches, input/output
modules, controller selection and installation and
manipulation of controllers with process equipment.
Instructor: BKing
3/03-3/19 TTh
5-9pm
SCC, T-101
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC):
Intermediate
Registration Fee: $70 + $1.25 ins
This course introduces PLC fundamentals and
associated component applications. This course
includes the following topics: generation of process
logic application with wiring schematic, internal
wiring with a provided PLC panel and installation
tools, system basic check out, commissioning and
start-up sequencing.
Instructor: BKing
4/07-4/23 TTh
5-9pm
SCC, T-101
18
Registration Fee: $70
This course is designed to introduce the basic concepts
of computer-aided design and drafting. Students will learn
operating procedures, use of menus and terminology. A
basic understanding of computer operations and familiarity
with drafting concepts are recommended. Required
Supplies: 10 ft. Tape Measure, Basic Calculator and 4G
Jump Drive.
Instructor: RLee
1/06-1/29 TTh
5:30-7:30pm
SCC, B-107
Bloodborne Pathogens
Registration Fee: $70
This course emphasizes reducing employee risk
associated with exposure to viruses and other
microorganisms that cause bloodborne diseases such as
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the hepatitis B
and hepatitis C viruses.
Instructor: TBellamy
2/06
F
8:30am-12:30pm
SCC, T-120
NEW
Blueprint Reading
Registration Fee: $70
This course utilizes various types of blueprints, shop
prints and schematics used in an industrial environment.
Learning to read blueprints, trainees discover how to
comprehend, and interpret the different types of standard
symbols and abbreviations found on electrical construction
drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Instructor: JFipps
2/10-2/26 TTh
5-9pm
SCC, T-101
4/07-4/23 TTh
5-9pm
SCC, T-120
CPR/First Aid/AED in the Workplace
Registration Fee: $70 + $1.25 ins + $5.50 cert card
Show your employees that you care about their health
and well-being by positioning your organization as a safer
place to work. Participants will receive The American Heart
Saver CPR/First Aide & AED Certification.
Instructor: CMeares
3/02-3/04 MW
5-9pm
SCC, HHS-141
*** COMING SOON ***
Introduction CNC
This course will introduce the concepts and
capabilities of computer numerical control (CNC)
machine tools. Topics will include setup, operation,
and basic applications. Upon completion, students
should be able to explain operator safety, machine
protection, data input, program preparation, and
program storage.
General Industry Forklift Certification
Registration Fee: $70 + $1.25 ins
Other Cost: Forklift Student Guide/Card $4.50
The course includes a discussion of the principles
and policies of forklift safety, an explanation of the
obligations of employers and employees, and the
recognition of tasks that may involve operator’s
exposure to danger.
Instructors: MLennon/TPaul
1/26 & 1/28 MW 5-9pm
SCC, T-120
2/21 & 2/28 Sa
8am-12n
SCC, T-101
3/23
M
8am-5pm
SCC, T-122
4/11 & 4/18 Sa
8am-12n
SCC, T-101
5/01
F
8am-5pm
SCC, T-120
HAZWOPER 8 Hr Refresher
Registration Fee: $70
This course is intended to assist in satisfying the
annual training requirement of the Hazardous Waste
Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
rule, found in Title 29 of the Code of Federal
Regulations Part 1910.120.
Instructor: TBellamy
4/17 & 4/24 F 8:30am-12:30pm SCC, T-120
NEW
Intro to Plastic Manufacturing
Registration Fee: $125
This course will focus on the fundamental technology
used in extrusion and injection molding. Topics include
composites manufacturing processes, machine
settings, processes and temperatures.
Instructor: BKing
4/13-5/06
MW 5-9pm
SCC, T-124
OSHA 10 Hour
Registration Fee: $70 + $5 materials
Participants will receive an OSHA 10 Hour General
Industry Certification upon completion of this training.
Instructor: TBellamy
2/21-2/28
Sa
8am-1:30pm
SCC, T-120
3/20 & 3/27 F
8am-1:30pm
SCC, T-120
Public Safety - EMS/Fire Training
SCC is dedicated to training current and next generation
Firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics.
Register Now!
EMS Online Con Ed
Registration Fee: $70
An opportunity to take Continuing
Education topics online. Topics
include: Stroke, Patient Assessment,
Scene Safety/Legal Issues, and Shock. Must
register at the beginning of the class.
Instructor: JBrooks
1/12-3/31
Online
SCC, Moodle
4/01-6/30
Online
SCC, Moodle
EMS Make-Up Weekend
Registration Fee: $70
An opportunity to make up Continuing
Education topics. Topics include- Stroke, Patient
Assessment, Scene Safety/Legal Issues, Shock,
Bloodborne Pathogens/PPE, and Skills Review.
5/02-5/03
SaSu
8am-5pm
SCC, HHS-141
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Registration Fee: $70 + $8 cert card
Other Cost: Adv Cardiac Life Support $41.63 w/tax
This course is designed for medical personnel who
need training in ACLS through the American Heart
Association. Students need to purchase a textbook,
go online to www.heart.org/eccstudent and enter the
code that is located on the 2nd page of the manual
to access student materials and complete all the
assignments prior to coming to class.
Instructor: TBA
2/21
Sa
8am-5pm
SCC, R-101
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Registration Fee: $70 + $8 cert card
Other Cost: Pediatric Adv Life Support $50.97 w/tax
This course is designed for medical personnel who
need training in PALS through the American Heart
Association. Students need to purchase a textbook,
go online to www.heart.org/eccstudent and enter the
code that is located on the 2nd page of the manual
to access student materials and complete all the
assignments prior to coming to class.
Instructor: TBA
1/24
Sa
8am-5pm
SCC, R-101
To enroll in EMT courses, students must score successfully
on the reading assessment no later than January ??th.
Contact Stephanie Kriner at (910) 642-7141, ext. 314 to
register for the Accuplacer reading assessment.
EMT - Basic Initial
Registration Fee: $180 + $1.25 ins
Other Cost: Emergency Care Transportation of Sick & Injuried
$192.15 w/tax
Learn how to perform patient assessments; basic life
support techniques including airway injuries; child-birthing;
lifting/moving patients to medical facilities and more.
Instructor: TBA
1/13-5/07 TTh
Sa(odd)
6-10pm
8am-5pm
SCC, HHS-133
EMT - Intermediate
Registration Fee: $180 + $1.25 ins
Other Cost: Advanced Emergency Care ETC $146.19 w/tax
This course follows the guidelines established by the NC
Office of EMS. Student prerequisites: successful completion
of an EMT-Basic course; high school diploma or high school
equivalency diploma.
Instructor: TBA
1/13-5/07 TTh
Sa(3rd)
6-10pm
8am-5pm
SCC, HHS-135
EMT - Paramedic (Session 2 of 4)
Registration Fee: $180 + $1.25 ins
Other Cost: Nancy Caroline’s Emerg ETC Set $272.21 w/tax
This course follows the guidelines established by the NC
Office of EMS. Student prerequisites: successful completion
of an EMT-Basic course; high school diploma or high school
equivalency diploma.
Instructors: DClewis/IGreene
1/06-4/30 TTh
Sa(3rd)
6-10pm
8am-5pm
SCC, HHS-129
Medical Responder
Registration Fee: $180 + $1.25 ins
This course follows the guidelines established by the NC
Office of EMS. Student prerequisites: successful completion
of an EMT-Basic course; high school diploma or high school
equivalency diploma.
1/26-7/13 M(2nd& 4th)
Sa(1st)
6-10pm
8am-5pm
Whiteville FD
In-Service Law Enforcement Officer Training
NEW
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
(PHTLS)
Registration Fee: $70 + $8 cert card
Other Cost: PHTLS Prehospital Trauma Life Support
8th Ed $64.67 w/tax
Pre-registration Requirements: Pre-register by
3/20 with proof of completed pretest and purchase
of textbook.
3/28-3/29 SaSu 8am-5pm SCC, HHS-133
Healthcare Provider CPR
Registration Fee: $70 + $5.50 cert card
Other Cost: BLS for Healthcare Providers
$19.22 w/tax
This is a course designed to teach students to
recognize emergency situations involving heart
attack, choking, respiratory and cardiac arrest in
adults, children and infant victims.
Instructor: CMeares
1/05 M
8am-12:30pm
SCC, HHS-141
1/24 Sa 8am-12:30pm
SCC, HHS-141
2/21 Sa 8am-12:30pm
SCC, HHS-141
3/21 Sa 8am-12:30pm
SCC, HHS-141
4/18 Sa 8am-12:30pm
SCC, HHS-141
5/09 Sa 8am-12:30pm
SCC, HHS-141
Emergency Vehicle Driver (EVD)
Registration Fee: $70
1/30-2/01 F
7-10pm
SaSu 8am-5pm
Lake Wac F&R
Fire Fighter Orientation & Safety
Registration Fee: $70
1/19-2/16 M
7-10pm
Fair Bluff F&R
1/20-3/17 T
7-10pm
Brunswick FD
For more information about In-Service Law Enforcement training opportunities,
contact Travis Paul, Director Public Safety Training and Prison Education
(910) 642-7141, ext. 217 or e-mail travis.paul@sccnc.edu
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Small Business Center FREE Seminars
For more information or to pre-register for seminars,
contact Brenda Orders, Director of Small Business Center
at (910) 642-7141, ext. 419
or e-mail brenda.orders@sccnc.edu
Small Business Owners
Management Series
Small Business Competition
Enter and Win a Cash Prize!!
Certificate Requirements: Participants must attend 5 out of 6 seminars in
current semester to receive certification.
Non-Certificate Attendance: Anyone is welcome to attend any seminar, but for
the certification, they must attend as required above.
Competition Requirements: Participants must
• Register by January 23, 2015
• Attend 4 out of 5 seminars listed below.
• Be 18 years of age and a Columbus County resident
• Be a new start-up business or existing business less than a year old
• Participate in a one-hour of counseling session with SBC director
Herding Cats: Managing Your Employees in a Small Business
Non-Competition Attendees: Anyone is welcome to attend any seminar, but for
the competition, they must attend as required above.
Join us to learn how to develop management and leadership skills to help grow
your business and prepare you for its success and expansion.
2/05
Th
1-4pm
SCC, T-111
LStinson
For more information and a complete list of eligibility requirements contact
Brenda Orders at (910) 642-7141, ext. 419 or e-mail brenda.orders@sccnc.edu.
Determine if Your Community Needs Your Product or Service
No matter how great you think your idea is, if your community doesn’t need it, you
will be fighting a losing battle. Participants will learn how to research the potential
market for their business and how to capitalize on their unique idea for their
business.
1/26
M
6-9pm
SCC, T-120
JBarnhill
How to Promote & Market Your Business
Learn how to determine exactly who your customers are, and how to reach them
effectively. Participants will learn how to market their business and really separate
themselves from their competition.
2/23
M
6-9pm
SCC, T-120
JBarnhill
Setting Goals for Your Business
Participants will learn how to think strategically about their business instead of
only focusing on the day-to-day activities. You will learn how to capitalize on your
strengths and manage your weaknesses.
3/16
M
6-9pm
SCC, CART-165
JBarnhill
Creating Realistic Financial Projections for Your Business
Participants will learn how to look at their business from a financial standpoint and
determine if their business idea has the potential for profit & how long it will take to
get there.
4/13
M
6-9pm
SCC, T-120
JBarnhill
Taking What You’ve Learned & Getting Started
Participants will learn how to break down large business goals into achievable
smaller goals, and plan the specific steps needed to achieve tangible results. You
will leave this workshop inspired and with an action plan to get you going!
5/04
M
6-9pm
SCC, T-120
JBarnhill
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Attend and discover how to motivate workers who are not performing, use the only
5 Management Resources you have, hire better people, use low-cost rewards for
better performance and much, much more!
1/22
Th
9am-12n
SCC, T-122
MCollins
Management & Leadership Skills for Small Business Owners
Small Businesses Meet the Press
Local and regional journalists provide insights to small business owners on how to
work with the media. Get practical advice on writing press releases, pitching story
ideas and responding to reporters.
3/05
Th
9am-12n
SCC, T-122
JSmith/LHigh
How to Find, Interview, & Hire Magical People:
Secrets that will Absolutely Prevent you From Ever Having a
Bad Hire Again!
This seminar will help small business owners find the best-suited candidate for the
job but most importantly be able to eliminate the unsuitable candidate. Also, learn
proven steps to keep good performers from walking out the door.
3/26
Th
2-5pm
SCC, T-111
JFormica
“How Can I Get It All Done?” Time Management for Small
Businesses
As a small business owner, you wear many hats and probably wear all the hats.
How can you get all the things done that need to get done? This interactive session
will give you the tools to handle all the tasks that need doing in an effective and
efficient manner.
4/14
T
1-4pm
SCC, T-122
LStinson
What Makes Small Business Owners Crazy?! 10 Essential
Small Business Skills
Some of the tips, tactics and strategies you’ll learn in this seminar include: how to
create a workable strategy for growing your business; how to develop a sales and
marketing program that works; key elements of financial management; how simple
technology tools can grow your business faster and how to deal with everyday
stress
5/07
Th
9am-12n
SCC, T-122
MCollins
Small Business Center FREE Seminars
SCC’s Small Business Center (SBC) can help your business be
successful by providing assistance for existing entrepreneurs and
individuals who express a desire to start their own business. Information,
counseling, loan program options, and referral services are offered.
Self-Employment Income & Deductions
This seminar focuses on how to report income and how
to gather all the deductions the small business or selfemployed person can claim on their taxes. Handouts and
examples will help guide the participant in organizing for
tax preparation.
2/12 Th 6-9pm SCC, T-111
AAlden
Business Plan Basics
Writing a business plan is a vital step in starting or
operating a business. A good plan provides a map to
follow: defining where the business is, where it wants
to be and how it will get there while providing potential
investors or lenders with the information they need.
2/16 M
6-8pm
SCC, CART-165 BOrders
How to Start a Non-Profit Business
There is a great deal of misunderstanding of how to
start a non-profit organization. This seminar will provide
a brief overview of the non-profit sector and will cover
the essential steps to successfully form a non-profit
organization in North Carolina.
2/17 T
6-9pm
SCC, T-111
TLewis
50 Home Based Businesses
Offered by the US Small Business Administration, topics
will include startup requirements; the business plan; the
marketing plan; the financial plan; and how to obtain
alternative lending for your home based small business.
SPECIAL OFFER: A 200+ page E-book of all 50 Home
Based Business ideas will be provided.
2/23 M
1-4pm
SCC, T-111
DSpry
Financing Options for Small Business
This workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs offers an
overview of financing for a new or existing business.
Outside funding options, including commercial bank
loans, SBA-backed loans, and sources of equity capital
such as angel investors and venture capitalists, will be
covered.
3/11 W 11:30am-1:30pmSCC, T-111
AMako
Basic Proposal Writing for Military or
Government Business
Attend to increase your understanding of the proposal
development process and learn how to determine if
procurement is a good fit for your business. You will
identify submission requirements; what information to
include in your proposal; and how the Government will
evaluate the proposals for award.
3/18 W
1-4pm
SCC, T-111
LOwen
Marketing Plan Basics
Attend and develop a plan to help you know who
your customers are, where they are, and how to most
effectively reach them.
3/23 M
6-8pm
SCC, T-120 BOrders
How to Successfully Apply for a Business
Loan
Learn how to apply for a business loan and understand
the crucial details that a lender looks for in a loan package
such as cash flow, business plan specifics and collateral
vs. equity. (Lunch Provided)
3/24 T 11:30am-1pm
SCC, T-111 RMcCullough
337 Ways to Market Your Business
This seminar is a “must see” for those small businesses
seeking to gain maximum exposure of their product or
service within their community and be able to better
measure the effectiveness of their marketing efforts
through a step by step formula.
3/30 M
1-4pm
SCC, T-111 DSpry
Credit for the Entrepreneur
This seminar focuses on how to manage good credit for
the small business owner. Also, learn what your credit
report says about your business.
4/01 W 11:30am-1:30pm SCC, T-111 AMako
Fueling Your Small Business
This seminar is designed to help small business owners
and prospective entrepreneurs understand how to access
credit and capital for their businesses. It will review the six
basic principles many lenders use to make credit decisions
and provide an overview of the resources available in
North Carolina for small businesses. Finally, the seminar
will cover the Rural Center's Microenterprise Loan
Program and provide details about its lending criteria and
application process.
4/16 Th
6-8pm
SCC, T-111 DWilliams
Cash Flow Statement Basics
Attend and understand where your cash is coming from
and where your cash is going in your small business.
4/20 M
6-8pm
SCC, T-122 BOrders
Disaster Awareness: Preparing Your
Small Business
You’ve finally achieved your dream. Don’t lose
it to a power outage, hacker disruption, fire,
tornado or other disaster. If you’re not prepared,
a disaster could put you and your employees
at risk, possibly shutting down your business
forever. This seminar will focus on the importance
of disaster planning, emergency preparedness
and business continuity.
4/29 W
9am-12n SCC, T-111 MPrevatte
Finding & Bidding on Military &
Government Business Opportunities
Learn how to find and identify Government
opportunities to win for your business. Also,
learn how to read a Government announcement
(synopsis) & quickly identify set aside
equirements and other pertinent information. You
will understand the different types of synopses,
and learn what is required to respond to the
opportunity, and submit a bid.
5/13 W 1-4pm SCC, T-111 LOwen
Social Media Marketing Tools &
Techniques for Small Businesses
Learn how to use the best no-cost tools to
promote your small business through the major
social media platforms such as Facebook,
Twitter, Google Plus, Pinterest and Instagram.
Learn the techniques to target your customers
on the right platform. Find the right ways to make
different tools and strategies work with your
overall marketing.
5/14 Th 6-9pm SCC, T-111 TLyden
Alternative Funding For Your Small
Business
Discussion points include personal and professional
credit; the business plan; managing cash flow; business
accounting; collateral requirements; the commercial
loan process; and a discussion of small business
lending programs available with the U.S. Small Business
Administration.
4/27 M
1-4pm
SCC, T-111 DSpry
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Personal Interest
SCC is the perfect place to learn new skills, have fun, or
explore your interests. Browse our course listing that we’ve
created with you in mind.
Extreme Couponing
Cake Decorating
Registration Fee: $45
Learn proper icing consistencies, frost cakes
smoothly and use a bag and various decorating
tips to add borders and flowers. Supplies will be
available for purchase at the first class meeting.
Instructor: CSimmons
2/10-3/17
T
6-9pm
SCC, T-118
Chinese Cooking
Registration Fee: $45 + $1.25 ins.
Join Instructor Simmons as she shows students
how to prepare Chinese foods that the entire family
will enjoy. Featured food specialties will include
stir-fry, egg rolls, sweet n’ sour sauces, soups, and
more.
Instructor: CSimmons
3/24-4/28
T
6-9pm
SCC, T-118
International Cuisine
Registration Fee: $65 + $1.25 ins
Some say the best way to get to know a culture
is through sampling its food, but even better is
learning how to cook it. Various Asian, European,
Mid-Eastern and even USA cultures and dishes will
be explored. Students will supply class materials.
Instructor: CMullins
2/26-4/02
Th
6-9pm
SCC, T-118
Registration Fee: $24
This class will teach you how to shop locally using
coupons and reduce your shopping budget. Learn
tips to save money using coupons, sources to obtain
coupons, how to stockpile when things are on sale,
organization tips for couponing, and shopping using
coupons. This fun and exciting course will help you
get the most product for the least amount of money.
Instructor: ASoles
2/02-2/23
M
6-8pm
SCC, A-212
3/09-3/30
M
6-8pm
SCC, A-212
4/13-5/04
M
6-8pm
SCC, A-212
Concealed Handgun
Registration Fee: $55 + $1.25 ins + $6 text & cert
Take your first step to obtain a concealed handgun
permit by completing this 12-hr course. You will
receive a certificate that will allow you to apply for the
permit at any Sheriff’s department. You must be at
least 21 years old and a North Carolina resident.
Instructor: JNealon
2/06-2/07 F 6-10pm
SCC, HHS-135
Sa
8am-5pm
4/17-4/18
F 6-10pm
Sa
8am-5pm
SCC, HHS-135
ATTENTION!!
Defensive Driving
Columbus FARMS:
Fostering Agriculture Resources
for Money & Success
Do You Have a Ticket?
If so, call to pre-register for a class today!
Basic Bookkeeping I
Defensive Driving (4hr)
Intro to Plant Micropropagation
This course demonstrates the
consequences of poor choices that
drivers make behind the wheel, putting
defensive driving into personal context.
4-hour Defensive Driving classes are held on the first
and third Saturday of the month from 8am to 12n and
the third Monday of the month from 5:45pm to 9:45pm
on the Southeastern Community College campus.
QuickBooks Pro
Defensive Driving (8 hr)
See Pg 11 for more details
Basic Bookkeeping II
See Pg 11 for more details
Intro to Human Resource Management
See Pg 12 for more details
See Pg 12 for more details
See Pg 9 for more details
Website Building for Small Businesses
& Non-Profits
See Pg 9 for more details
This course addresses the attitudes of problem
drivers to change their driving behaviors. Participants
learn the choices they make have financial, legal,
and personal consequences. 8-hour Defensive
Driving classes will be held January 10, March 14
and May 9 from 8am to 5pm on the Southeastern
Community College campus.
Participants may be eligible for registration assistance.
For more information, contact the NCWorks Career
Center/Connecting Talent to Jobs/Columbus County
at (910) 642-7141, ext. 261.
This project received funding from the
N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission.
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For more information or to register for a class,
call (910) 642-7141, ext. 296, 397 or 425.
Personal Interest
We’re constantly developing exciting new courses to inspire
you and keep you growing. Enroll today in one of our personal
interest classes.
NEW
Adult Tap Dancing
Registration Fee: $34 + 1.25 ins
Students learn the importance of counting, rhythms
and using the floor as an instrument. Basic steps and
terminology are covered and students learn to put
together across the floor combinations.
Instructor: RCapps
2/17-4/07 T
5:30-6:30pm SCC, NES-217
NEW
Shag: Beginning
Registration Fee: $34 + 1.25 ins
The class will begin with the basic shag step and then
progress on to the other steps which will make you
feel confident and at ease on the dance floor. You
don’t need a partner. Find out why Shag is the premier
dance of the Carolinas. So, stop watching everyone
else have fun. Let’s Shag!
Instructor: MRamsey
2/05-4/16 Th
6:45-7:30pm SCC, NES-217
NEW
Shag: Intermediate
Registration Fee: $34 + 1.25 ins
Now that you’ve mastered the
fundamental shag steps, kick it up
a notch in this fun-filled part two
class. You and your partner will be
the envy of dancers at the beach,
local clubs and at parties as you master show-off
steps in intermediate shag.
Instructor: MRamsey
2/05-4/16 Th
7:45-8:30pm SCC, NES-217
NEW
Yoga
Registration Feet: $78 + $1.25 ins
This course introduces students to Yoga practice
in the classical sense. This includes awareness of
the breath and breathing exercises, mindfulness
meditation, and the physical postures most often
associated with Yoga in the West. All participants are
encouraged to practice at their own level of comfort.
Participants may wish to purchase their own Yoga
mat for the class and wear comfortable clothes. Yoga
is typically practiced barefooted for comfort and
safety, (socks may slip).
Instructor: VBalogh
1/13-3/10 TTh 4-5pm
SCC, NES-217
3/12-5/07 TTh 4-5pm
SCC, NES-217
Zumba®
Registration Fee: $55
Get ready to deck your home with a wide variety of
floral designs using silk flowers, mesh ribbon and
more. Learn wiring and taping, bow making, and
how to create centerpieces, wreaths, and swags.
Supply list will be shared at first meeting of class.
Instructor: AConnor
2/03-3/10 T 6-9pm
SCC, B-101A
3/24-4/28 T 6-9pm
SCC, B-101A
NEW
Registration Fee: $34 + $1.25 ins
Dance your way into fitness with this Latin inspired
dance style class which combines high energy
moves and dance combinations. You will be guided
through a series of dance steps such as salsa,
meringue, and reggae while incorporating exercises
such as squats, knee lifts, and bicep curls. You’ll
have so much fun doing Zumba you won’t even
realize you’re working out!
Instructor: NWalker
1/14-3/04 W
5:15-6:15pm SCC, NES-217
3/11-4/29
W
5:15-6:15pm SCC, NES-217
Is there a class you
would like to see?
Total Body Workout
Registration Fee: $43 + $1.25 ins
A total body workout routine is a great way to stay fit,
healthy, and energetic. Learn how to plan a total body
workout routine to help tone and tighten the entire
body from shoulders to calves leaving you with a
complete feeling of satisfaction and balance.
Instructor: RThompson
1/12-3/09 MTh 5:30-6:15pm SCC, NES-217
3/12-5/07 MTh 5:30-6:15pm SCC, NES-217
Floral Design
Pottery
Registration Fee: $55 + $1.25 ins
Come explore the fun of working with clay. Learn
some new techniques for making and decorating
items for the table and beyond. We will explore
hand building, wheel throwing and some creative
ways to combine them. No prior clay knowledge
needed.
Instructor: SKrueger
2/10-3/10 TTh 5:30-8:30pm SCC, D-111
NEW
Give us a call at SCC
(910) 642-7141, ext. 296.
Jewelry Crafting
Registration Fee: $55
In this class, students will learn the different
characteristics of various materials such as metals,
wires, glass and wooden beads to create wearable
art for themselves or friends and family. Tools and
some materials are provided. Students will develop
their materials list at first class meeting.
Instructor: VBalogh
2/03-3/10 T
6:15-8:15pm SCC, D-112
3/24-4/28 T
6:15-8:15pm SCC, D-112
Silk Painting
Registration Fee: $36 + Supplies
Students will work with silk resists and dyes on four
custom scarves.
Instructor: SKrueger
3/02-3/23 M
5:30-8:30pm SCC, D-112
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PO Box 151
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