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STCHAS.EDU/LEARNFORLIFE | 636-922-8233 1

C O M M U N I T Y C L A S S E S

Learn Lifefor

IGNITE YOUR SENSES!

Spring 2016

Continuing EducationSTCHAS.EDU/LEARNFORLIFEWorkforce Development | Adult Education & Literacy

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Cancellation Policy: Because St. Charles Community College Continuing Education (non-credit) classes are self-supporting, the decision to run a class is based on the number of people enrolled. The college reserves the right to cancel if sufficient enrollment is not achieved.

Registrations need to be received at least one week prior to the start of class to be considered in the determination of whether to cancel the class. An attempt will be made to notify registrants by phone or mail if a class is cancelled. Full refunds will be issued for classes cancelled by the college.

College MissionSCC serves our community by focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life-long learning within a global society. We celebrate diversity and we enrich the economic and cultural vitality of the region by providing an accessible, comprehensive, and supportive environment for teaching and learning.

When you see this Quick Response (QR) symbol throughout the course schedule, use your smartphone with a QR code reader app to link to videos and more information about SCC Continuing Education.

Free application recommendation: i-nigma or Scan

REGISTER EARLY SO YOUR CLASS DOESN’T CANCEL!

This schedule of classes brought to you by the

SCC DIVISION OF CORPORATE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Dr. Ron Chesbrough, SCC President Amanda Sizemore, Division Dean

Kelly Paladin Layout and DesignClass Schedule

Maureen Miles CoordinatorClass Schedule

Tina Sieker Associate Dean Continuing Education

Amanda Rose Associate Dean Extended Learning

Fay Aubuchon Associate Dean Workforce Programs and Services

Tammie De Los Santos Associate Dean College and Career Readiness

Online registration is easy! stchas.edu/LearnForLife

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Table of Contents

LEARN FOR ... GROWTH Academic Enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Spring Break Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

LEARN FOR ... EXPLORATION

Lunch Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

LEARN FOR ... BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Career Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Computers/Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15 Professional Development/Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16 Small Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-18

LEARN FOR ... WELL-BEING

Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22 Health and Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

LEARN FOR ... PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

Culinary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26 History/Special Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 Hobby Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Home and Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-30 Paranormal/Psychic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

LEARN FOR ... CREATIVITY

Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-32 Crafts and Hobbies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-34

LEARN FOR ... DISCOVERY Online Programs: Ed2Go, U Got Class, ProTrain, Center for Legal Studies, American Management Association, Carson Dunlop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

ADULT EDUCATION, LITERACY, ESL, HSE TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

HOW TO ENROLL, REGISTRATION, LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39

ADDRESSES CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 39.

ONLINE ELIGIBLE FOR PAYMENT PLANCERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

CLASS HELD AT ST. CHARLES COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL

STEM CAMP: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH

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For the Ages

Academic Enhancement

ACT Cambridge ReviewAll subjects on the ACT exam are covered. A complete preparation for the ACT exam using materials devel-oped by Cambridge Education Services. Test prep pre-test will be given the first night and then analyzed to show strengths and weaknesses. Bring a calculator and #2 pencil to class. Purchase textbook at the St. Charles Community College Bookstore.

4/26-6/7 T 6-9 p $125

Spring Break Camps

Cake Decorating and Cupcake Crazy Camp (Ages 7-10)Do you love to create delicious treats for your family and friends? Discover how you can make homemade icings, and learn the techniques the professionals use for decorating cakes and cupcakes. Create your own themes working in teams, and design your own cake on the last day. You will be going cupcake crazy bringing home lots of cupcakes, all designed and decorated by you! Must bring one 6- to 8-inch un-frosted cake on last day. All other supplies and take home boxes provided.

3/21-24 M-TH 1-4p $95

Cupcake Wars (Ages 10-14)Do you love to make cupcakes and watch Cupcake Wars on the Food Network? In this amazing camp, you can let your imagination and creativity run wild as you discover how to use icing, flavorings, candy clay, gumpaste, decorations and candies and turn them into creations of art! Each day you will be given a theme. On the final day, we will have our very own cupcake wars. Teams will create a business name and a logo. Are you up for the challenge? Aprons will be provided.

3/21-24 M-TH 9a-Noon $95

Lego Robotic Engineering (Ages 8-11) Imagine it, build it, and make it go! Powered by the Lego Mindstorms Education EV3 Base Set and Soft-ware, your team will explore the exciting world of robotics! Combining the versatility of the Lego build-ing system, a powerful microcomputer brick, and intuitive drag-and-drop programming software, this adventure will have you and your team creating cool robots on your first day encouraging teamwork, cre-ativity and critical thinking skills.

3/21-24 M-TH 9a-4p $179

Cancellation PolicyA $25 cancellation fee will be assessed if you cancel less than 14 days prior to the start of camp.

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Glass Around the World (Ages 7-11)Kids will love this unique camp! We will learn about glass techniques famous in Italy, Spain, America and Ireland and make our own versions. We will make fused glass, stained glass mosaics, as well as faux glass using art materials. You will bring home 2-3 completed projects ranging from fused glass pen-dants/magnets to small dish and 6x6 stained glass mosaic. Class held at Art Glass Array.

3/21-24 M-TH 9a-Noon $129

NEW! Beginning Guitar Camp (Ages 10-14)Discover how to start your music journey! Learn guitar basics, how to read chords and tablature in a group setting. Learn how to find different resources to learn to play many styles of music for the guitar. Perform a song on the last day and receive an audio recording. Bring acoustic guitar each day.

3/21-24 M-TH 1-4p $893/21-24 M-TH 9a-Noon $89

Making Movies With Adobe Premiere (Ages 9-14)Ready to learn the basics of filming and editing? Shoot with SCC’s cameras and see how much fun cre-ative editing can be with the drag-and-drop power of Adobe Premiere. Express your creativity through the visual medium of motion pictures, and go through all of the elements of film production, including pre-production planning, camera work and final editing. Take home a flash drive of your final project to show your family and friends.

3/21-24 M-TH 1-4p $89

Youth

NEW! Beginning Improv (Ages 10 & Up)Have fun and develop acting techniques by exploring basic improvisation skills through theater games and scenes. Improv develops stage presence, poise and quick thinking as students learn to cooperate and create unique characters and humorous situations.

4/5-26 T 6-7:30p $49

NEW! Advanced Improv (Ages 10 & Up)Class will focus on increasing improv skills for those students who have already had experience and will work toward creation of a performance-based im-prov troupe.

4/5-26 T 7:30-9p $49

NEW! Creative Movement & Acting for PreschoolersDiscover the inner artist in your child! Explore cre-ative movement, visual arts and drama inspired by books that celebrate creativity. Students will act out emotions, scenes and characters and have the oppor-tunity to make puppets, costume pieces and simple props to bring home to extend their imaginations.

3/23-5/25 W 9-10a $65

NEW! Scenic Artistry for Theater (Ages 8 & Up)Learn how to take a sketch and use different paint techniques to create theatrical looks that make a scene come to life on the stage. Discover how to take into account stage lighting and the need to be larger than life for eye-catching sets. Have fun discovering painting techniques for all ages.

4/5-26 T 6-8p $40

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Portuguese for Kids (Ages 6-16)Portuguese is the official language in many coun-tries such as Portugal, Brazil and many others. Its use is expected to grow dramatically in the next two decades especially with the growth of Brazil. Students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge in Portuguese as a second language and in some cases to communicate with the native language of their relatives. The class includes basic subjects like greetings, daily topics of conversations, common vo-cabulary and some grammar. A friendly approach to the language will keep children learning while hav-ing fun. BE SURE TO REGISTER FOR THE BOOK FEE.

3/3-6/16 TH 4:30-6p $189

WANTED!Looking for CAMP ASSISTANTS for summer camps. Must be at least 16 years old. Apply at stchas.edu/jobs. MAKE SOME

EXTRA CASH!

Use your smart phone to scan and watch our Young People’s Theatre video!

SEASONSCELEBR ATING

Portuguese class has an initial separate book fee of $25. Book will be given out in class.

St. Charles Community College May 7, 2016

St. Charles County Great Strides Walk to Benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

For more information, call 314-733-1241 or [email protected].

Form a walk team, and walk

for someone you love.

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Register starting Feb. 29 at stchas.edu/ learnforlife or call 636-922-8233.

College for All Kids & TEENS TOO!

AGES 5-14

Get ready for a summer full of funs, hands-on opportunities. Build and program a robot, launch a rocket, create video games, dunk that basketball, make edible art and so much more! New STEM and STEAM camps – science, technology, engineering, math and art integration. Many new camps in a variety of cool subjects including Lego Robotic Engineering camps for 6- to 8-year olds and expanded theater offerings with before- and after-care and lunch options.

Use your smart phone to scan and watch our camp video!

JUNE 6- AUG. 12

2016Summer Camps

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Book by JOSEPH STEIN Music by JERRY BOCK Lyrics by SHELDON HARNICK Produced on the New York Stage by HAROLD PRINCE

Original New York Stage production directedand choreographed by JEROME ROBBINSPresented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

7 P.M. MARCH 18-19 & APRIL 1-2 2 P.M. MARCH 19-20 & APRIL 2-3TICKETS: $10

YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATREST. CHARLES COMMUNITY COLLEGE – DONALD D. SHOOK FINE ARTS BUILDING THEATER

AFL (Arts For Life) WINNERS

Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased online at stchastickets.com or by calling SCC Corporate and

Community Development at 636-922-8233.

For accommodations information, email [email protected]. SEASONSCELEBR ATING

Check out all of the youth theater classes listed on pages 5-6. Classes are open to all students, not just YPT students.

NEW! YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY

SMALLER, HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTIONS HELD IN THE SSB AUDITORIUM.

CRUMPLED CLASSICS Performance: 3 and 7 p.m. April 16, 2016

Auditions (ages 10 and up): Feb. 27, 2016

Based on Sholem Aleichem’s stories by special permission of Arnold Perl

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Exploration

Events

Become a Continuing Education Instructor – INFORMATIONAL MEETINGDo you have a hobby, talent or skill that you would like to teach others? We are always looking for new instructors and great ideas for classes. Come and meet us and learn the basics of getting started as a Continuing Education instructor! Download our course proposal, complete, and bring to the meeting.

3/15 T 6:30-7:30p FREE

Lunch Theater

Lunch theaters are for adult participants. Tuition includes dinner and ticket. All ending times are approximate.

Waiting forGODOT

Waiting for Godot4/21 Th 10a-2p $25

E-tickets for the lunch and dinner theaters are now available at stchastickets.com. Purchase and print tickets from the convenience of your home. Bring your ticket to the theater, have it scanned, and sit back and enjoy the show! You can also view the menus for lunch or dinner.

Online Ticketing

Questions? Call 636-922-8050.

Navigating Ancestry.com over the Minefields to the Treasures

9 A.M.-3 P.M. SATURDAY, MARCH 12

St. Charles Community College Technology Building, Room 101

SCCHS member: $30 | Non-Member: $35 SCC students, faculty and staff: $30

To register, contact the St. Charles County Historical Society at 636-946-9828 or email [email protected].

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OSHA 30-Hour General IndustryClass includes: Intro to OSHA, Inspections, Means of Egress and Fire Protection, OSHA ACT, Hazardous Materials, etc.(partial listing of subjects). Class in-cludes MANCOMM edition of 29CFR 1910 Std. Upon successful completion of this course, participants receive a wallet card from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administra-tion certifying successful completion of the 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Course in General Industry.

3/2-16 W/F 8a-5p $445

Business/Professional Development

Career Certification

APICS CPIM Execution and Control of Operations (MEMBER WIA)Focuses on these main areas: prioritizing and se-quencing work; executing work plans; implement-ing controls and reporting activity results; and evaluating and providing feedback on performance. Explains techniques for scheduling and controlling production and process operations. Includes $145 testing fee

4/12-5/31 T 5:30-8:30p $495 for APICS members$695 for non-APICS members$640 for APICS members funded through WIOA$790 for non-APICS members funded through WIOA

3 p.m. CST March 2, 2016 http://tinyurl.com/fitnessorientation302 OR11 a.m. CST April 6, 2016 http://tinyurl.com/fitnessorientation406

BECOME A PERSONAL TRAINER ...

Personal Trainer Certification There is a shortage of personal trainers in the work-force. Come join this fun field and be a part of what ABCNews.com states is the fourth hottest job in the United States. Course is comprised of 16 hours of lec-ture, 16 hours of practical training and a 30-hour internship. Topics include biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness testing, equipment usage and health assessment. The National Exam is held on the ninth week.

3/8-5/5 T/TH 7-9p $675

CPR/AED needed to receive certification. Textbook required. Call to order and start reading immediately 888-330-9487 (www.witseducation.com).

Want more information regarding personal training as a super career? Register now for an online orientation information session:

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Computers/Technology

Computer students are encouraged to bring a USB jump drive to class to save work for reference at home.

Food Protection Manager Certification Prepares students for the Food Safety Certification exam. Addresses food safety practices, prevention of food-borne illness and personal hygiene guidelines. Food Safety Manager Certification exam given at end of class. Must register seven days prior to class. ServSafe book and materials included.

3/21 M 8a-4p $1505/9 M 8a-4p $150

Certified BookkeeperCertified Bookkeepers (CB) are to bookkeeping what CPAs are to accounting: the elite of the profession. Created by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) to prepare experienced book-keepers for the certification exam, the program con-sists of adjusting entries, correction of accounting er-rors, basic book and tax depreciation, basic payroll, merchandise inventory and internal controls and fraud prevention. All materials including exam costs are included. Prerequisite: Accounting Boot Camp or accounting experience. Registration closes 3/30 at midnight.

4/6-6/22 W 6-10p $995

Home Inspection Certificate Employment in the home inspection field is expected to grow 17 percent between now and 2018. Get the knowledge you need to take advantage of this grow-ing profession. The Home Inspection Certificate re-quires completion of 10 courses covering all aspects of home inspection. It is delivered through a blended approach of printed material and online sessions. Each of the 10 courses requires a minimum of 42 hours of study, and you can work from the comfort of your own home or office. Exercises and practical quizzes allow you to check your level of understand-ing with feedback. With the mixed-course format, you can stay connected with your instructor and oth-er learners and share ideas with other participants in your online community.

$395 per course

Our computer guarantee:If you need a refresher or additional classroom time, you may repeat the identical class at no charge for up to one year. Limited seats are available. Standard refund policy applies – you must have attended the class to use the guarantee. Because of the limited number of guarantee “refresher” seats available, you cannot reschedule a refresher class. If you register to repeat a class and do not attend, you forfeit your right to further refresher classes. Please check your schedule carefully before scheduling refresher classes.

Beginner’s Guide to ComputersDon’t be left behind in the digital age. Become ac-quainted and comfortable with your computer. Get started with the alphabetic keyboard, learn how to use the mouse, navigate the Internet, do basic word processing, and save, print and find files.

3/4-18 F 8:30-11a $75

Beyond Beginner’s Guide to ComputersTake the next step to get more from your computer. Discover how to search more efficiently on the In-ternet for better results. Learn basic email skills and etiquette. Become more comfortable with creating, deleting and organizing files and folders. Learn how to cut, copy and paste between documents-even of different types.

4/1-8 F 9-11:30a $55

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Microsoft Windows 8.1 for BeginnersAre you fairly new to computers and just can’t get the concept of the whole Windows 8 platform? Learn the basics so you can move around and customize the Start screen, Charms bar and desktop. Discover how to use apps, programs, files and folders. Computers provided; however, you are welcome to bring your portable device to class. This is a class for those who are just starting out with computers.

4/15-22 F 9a-Noon $55

Microsoft Windows 8.1Recently upgraded to Windows 8 but having some difficulty navigating the interface? Learn the basics so you can make the most of this powerful operating system that is intended to give you an efficient way to manage all the apps, programs, files and folders you use regularly. Explore how to move around and customize the Start screen, Charms bar and desktop. Prerequisite: Must be familiar with computers.

3/9-16 W 6:30-9:30p $55

Microsoft Publisher 2013Create brochures, letterhead, invitations, postcards, greeting cards, newsletters and simple Web pages us-ing Publisher.

3/28-4/11 M 6:30-9:30p $79

Microsoft Access 2013Create, edit and manage a database. Customize ta-bles and fields, add and delete records, and perform simple queries.

3/10-4/7 Th 6:30-9:30p $125

Microsoft Outlook 2013Take advantage of Outlook to organize your busy life. Learn the most efficient ways to communicate, schedule meetings, organize email, set up calendars, journal, create and use task lists and manage con-tacts.

3/8-29 T 6:30-9:30p $95

Computer TutoringReceive one-on-one computer tutoring from a quali-fied continuing education instructor. Tutoring ses-sion is three hours. Lesson time is arranged between instructor and student.

By Appointment $149

Introduction to Word and Excel This is a very basic introductory class in Word and Excel for those with little computer experience. Learn the meanings and concepts of the drop-down menus, basic functions, working with documents and work-sheets and editing tools.

4/25-5/2 M 6:30-9:30p $55

Creating WebsitesCreate a website using free online sources such as Google sites and Weebly sites. Websites can be used in a variety of ways, such as reaching more poten-tial customers, advertising your business, enhanc-ing your classrooms or meeting your own personal needs.

4/5-19 T 6:30-9p $75

QuickBooks Series – QuickBooks, Part 2Learn to avoid some common mistakes. Course in-cludes customizing reports, personalizing your set-tings, importing and exporting from QuickBooks, use of classes and other features. Prerequisite: Quick-books, Part 1. Book required.

4/2-9 S 9a-Noon $75

Microsoft Excel in a Day 2013Short on time? Get it done in a day! Track, organize and analyze data. Topics include shortcuts, creating, saving, editing, copying, moving, basic formulas and formatting.

4/20 W 9a-4p $85

Microsoft Excel in a Day Advanced 2013Get the most out of your Excel spreadsheets by using functions and formulas, working with lists, automat-ing tasks with macros, sharing worksheets with other programs, pivot tables and what-if analysis. Prereq-uisite: Excel in a Day

4/27 W 9a-4p $85

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Microsoft Excel SeriesMicrosoft Excel is the most widely used spread-sheet application used by employers today. Con-fidently navigate the program’s environment, and discover how to use this powerful tool. From de-signing your spreadsheet to advanced formulas, we have a hands-on module for you! Enroll in a class from each module and save. NOTE: The last 30 minutes of each module will be devoted to ques-tions and open lab time.

Individual dates and times below $195

MS Excel Series – Module IFor the very beginner. Learn the fundamentals for creating and saving information, navigating a work-sheet and entering information and editing.

3/9 W 6:30-9:30p $39 4/14 Th 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Excel Series – Module IIMaster formatting a worksheet to make it more vi-sually attractive and easier to read by changing the appearance, size, color of text, borders, etc., by using cell styles and other tools. Create, edit and format dynamic-looking charts.

3/16 W 6:30-9:30p $39 4/21 Th 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Excel Series – Module IIILearn to efficiently manage a workbook. Discover efficient options for viewing and working with data, split windows and multiple worksheets hiding data and protecting and sharing workbooks.

3/23 W 6:30-9:30p $39 4/28 Th 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Excel Series – Module IVIt’s all about formulas. Go beyond basic formulas to create complex statistical, financial and scientific calculations. Excel has hundreds of different formu-las to make your job easier.

3/30 W 6:30-9:30p $39 5/5 Th 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Excel Series – Module VMake the most of organizing data ranges to sort and filter data. Turn an Excel range into a table to work with table data independently from the rest of the worksheet and learn to use a PivotTable to analyze data ranges.

4/6 W 6:30-9:30p $39 5/12 Th 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Excel Series – Module VIEffortlessly analyze data creating scenarios using Goal Seek and Solver tools, work with the Web and external data, and make the most of macros.

4/13 W 6:30-9:30p $39 5/19 Th 6:30-9:30p $39

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision mak-ing. Learn the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career. Understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision mak-ing. 1.6 CEUs

4/4-29 Class taught online $245

3D Printing 3D printing has been hailed as a solution to all manufacturing problems. Learn how to separate the real promise of the technology from the hype and understand the workflow for a consumer-level 3D printer. You will become fa-miliar with some typical online databases of objects available to print and get a bit of experience with free or open-source software for all stages of the process. 1.6 CEUs4/4-29 Class taught online $195

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

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Microsoft Office Certificate To remain competitive in today’s workforce, employees must demonstrate a strong work-ing knowledge of many key software applications. This certificate will assist you with upgrading your current skills and learning new ones.Prerequisites:• Knowledge of computers• Beginning Computer Keyboarding

or the ability to type 20 words per minute.

To earn the certificate, the student must complete the following required courses:• Microsoft Word (all six modules)• Microsoft Excel (all six modules)• Microsoft Access• Microsoft PowerPoint• Microsoft Publisher• Microsoft Outlook

Classes are taught by practicing profes-sionals who emphasize real-world skills that can be immediately applied to the workplace.

Top reasons adults enroll in the Microsoft Office Certificate Program:• Acquire new technical skills• Update and enhance job skills• Retrain for a new career• Increase earning potential

All classes are WIA fund approved.

Culminating project and final exam: $169 (Required to receive certificate)

Microsoft Word SeriesMicrosoft Word is the most widely used word processing application on the market. This pow-erful program will allow you to create profes-sional-looking content quickly. Develop simple documents by changing fonts, underlining, cen-tering, indenting, cutting and pasting and using more advanced features: headers, footers, tables, templates, mail merge, macros, table of contents, footnotes and much more. Enroll in a class from each module and save! NOTE: The last 30 minutes of each module will be devoted to questions and open lab time.

Individual dates and times below $195

MS Word Series A – Module IFor the very beginner. Learn the fundamentals, un-derstand commands, create and save documents, navigate through the document and view multiple windows.

3/28 M 9a-Noon $39 4/11 M 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Word Series A – Module IIConquer working with and editing text, formatting characters, paragraphs and pages including headers and footers.

4/4 M 9a-Noon $39 4/18 M 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Word Series A – Module IIILearn to apply themes and styles for that professional look. Add a creative piece to flyers with shapes and pictures, WordArt, SmartArt and charts.

4/11 M 9a-Noon $39 4/25 M 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Word Series A – Module IVDiscover how easy it is to work with tables. Learn how to set up your document for mail merges from other data sources and for creating labels and envelopes.

4/18 M 9a-Noon $39 5/2 M 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Word Series A – Module VCreate and rearrange documents in outline view. Learn to work with long documents, creating a table of contents and using footnotes and endnotes. Ex-plore uses of a document template.

4/25 M 9a-Noon $39 5/9 M 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Word Series A – Module VIPolish off your knowledge by working with forms, customizing Word to make use of the features you use most and using hyperlinks and macros.

5/2 M 9a-Noon $39 5/16 M 6:30-9:30p $39

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Exploring AutoCAD – Module IAre you interested in expanding your design skills or are you just a beginner? Learn the basics of AutoCAD and gain the skills to create 2D drawing using basic drawing and editing tools, adding text, basic dimen-sions and plotting.

4/1-22 F 6-9p $954/2-23 S 2-5p $95

Exploring AutoCAD – Module IIAutoCAD is a sophisticated software program that re-quires practice to learn. In this hands-on class, you will practice what you learned in Exploring AutoCAD Module I as you develop a project geared to your spe-ciality or interest. Prerequisite: Exploring AutoCAD - Module I. 4/29-5/20 F 6-9p $95

4/30-5/21 S 2-5p $95

NEW! Unleash Your Creativity With SketchUpSketchUp makes 3D modeling easy for anyone to learn. It’s the perfect tool for the beginner as well as professional designers, decorators, architectural, civic, mechancial engineers and related professions. Intended for students with little or no three dimen-sional drawing or SketchUp experience.

3/29-4/19 T 6-9p $954/16-5/7 S 9a-12p $95

Powerful Presentations & Effective Speaking Techniques Nearly every job or business has an element of speak-ing, presentations or sales. Learn everything from voice and speech basics like proper breathing, diction and enunciation, all the way to specific presentation templates and techniques that will allow you to de-liver your presentations with ease and confidence. 1.6 CEUs4/4-29 Class taught online $195

Professional Development/ Certification

Supervisory Skill Development SeriesThis development series is for local businesses. It consists of five sessions and provides foundational training for leaders at all company levels but spe-cifically addresses first and second levels. Program modules include: Essentials of Leadership, Coaching for Success, Coaching for Improvement, Managing Performance Problems and Resolving Conflict.

3/16-4/13 W 1-5p $189

Negotiation SkillsEveryone negotiates every day with family, friends and co-workers without even thinking about it. Ne-gotiation is getting what we need and want through a process of interacting with others. You will learn how to identify your personal negotiating style and how to get clear on what you actually need and want.

3/18 F 9a-Noon $49

Managing ConflictLearn to enhance communication and build a bet-ter rapport. Learn processes for interacting clearly with others in order to get what you need and want through negotiating styles, which can result in a win-win outcome.

3/11 F 9a-Noon $49

Foundations of LeadershipCourse is designed to teach leaders how to get results through people. You’ll learn a set of skills to meet both practical business needs and individual person-al needs. Discussions will focus on acquiring a set of proven interaction skills and the role as a catalyst leader – a leader who inspires others to act.

3/4 F 9a-Noon $49

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

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NEW! Real Estate Licensing CourseConsidering a real estate career? St. Charles Com-munity College in conjunction with 1st Choice Real Estate School offers the Salesperson 48-hour Pre-Examination Course. This is the course needed to prepare you for the licensing examination in order to become a real estate agent in Missouri. The course content is developed and offered in a way to help you pass the test the first time. Your course instructors are experienced in the real estate industry and have know-how to deliver the material in an easy to un-derstand format. BE SURE TO PRINT AND SIGN THE STUDENT CONTRACT AND BRING TO CLASS.

4/4-7 M-Th 9a-4p $349 4/11-15 M/T/W/F 9a-4p

Small Business

Importance of Forming an LLCJust starting a new business or considering starting one? It’s critical that you limit your liability by form-ing a limited liability company (LLC). Learn about taxation and creditor protection and how to file ar-ticles correctly online. If you’ve already filed an LLC online, you will learn what additional steps are nec-essary and why.

3/31 Th 6:30-9p $35

Developing and Maintaining Business Emergency PlansThis seminar will help to understand the complexi-ties of dealing with an emergency or disaster that threatens the survival of your business. More impor-tantly, it will help you understand what actions you can take now to prepare for and/or lessen the effects of such an event on your business.

3/2 W 1-4p $1994/8 F 8-11a $199

Social Media Bootcamp Series – Email MarketingLearn how to rev up your relationships, referrals, reach, results and revenues through email market-ing, and develop a strategy that works. Discover the ultimate do’s and don’ts and tips on crafting up con-tent for your email campaigns.

3/7 M 6:30-9:30p $49

LinkedIn – Get Noticed!LinkedIn is the largest professional social network for business professionals today. Discover how to create an effective profile that will get you noticed, the importance of using LinkedIn groups and how to grow your network. Create a business page and learn how it differs from your personal profile page.

3/21-28 M 6:30-8:30p $49

Pinterest for BusinessPinterest is the third-largest social networking tool. Join this hands-on class to help you create and un-derstand how to effectively and strategically use Pinterest for your business marketing. Discover tips, tricks, strategies and best practices to get you noticed and drive interest to your website.

3/24 Th 6:30-9:30p $39

Cloud for BusinessBusiness vs. personal. Is there really a difference? Discover the 10 most important aspects to consider when using the cloud.

3/30 W 6:30-8p FREE

Join us for an information session on steps to be-coming a real estate licensee. Learn what it takes to be successful, start-up costs and career options.

3/21 M 6:30-7:30p FREE

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Launch a career in the growing health care �eld –Enroll today in Health Occupations courses at St. Charles Community College.

Health Occupations Programs at SCC are approved by various agencies including the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the Missouri State Board of Nursing and The Association of Operating Room Nurses.

Get started today. Some courses begin year-round. To learn more, call 636-922-8295 or visit stchas.edu/healthoccupations.

Courses o�ered in: • Certi�ed Nurse Assistant• Pharmacy Technician

• Phlebotomy• And more!

Certificate in Data Analysis Data analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Add a whole new skill set to your portfolio, and make a big difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills.

$495 for all 3 courses with certificate 4.8 CEUs

Intemediate Data Analysis Many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. This course will introduce you to the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. In addition, you’ll learn how to work wtih ratings, graphs and user-friendly reports of statistical results.

3/7-4/1 Class taught online $195 5/2-27 Class taught online $195

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

Introduction to Data Analysis This course will give you a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Businesses look for candidates with an understanding of how to analyze the data they have been collecting.

4/2-29 Class taught online $195

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

Advanced Data Analysis After taking this course, you will be able to perform inquiries that will be useful to your buisness or orga-nization and have the skills necessary to communi-cate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand.

4/4-29 Class taught online $195

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

NEW! Introduction to FundraisingWant to raise more funds for your organization? Enhance your funding efforts by discovering proven methods of fundraising. Learn about fundraising resources, working with volunteer fundraisers, and how to avoid pitfalls. Perfect for those new to working in nonprofit organizations or for volunteers respon-sible for fundraising in organizations.

4/2-9 S 8:30a-12:30p $85

Money Smart Week® is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration of hundreds of organizations across the St. Louis region, including businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, not-for-profits, government agencies and the media. These groups come together each year to provide free educational seminars and activities throughout our region. For more information, visit moneysmartweek.org/findevents or moneysmartstlouis.org for upcoming events.

April 23-30, 2016

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Managing Social Media Platforms CertificateDifferent social networks have distinct charac-teristics and different features, and are used to develop a two-way communication and market-ing strategy for your organization. Find out what you can be doing and what you should be doing to integrate social networks into your communi-cation and marketing. Get a firm foundation in Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook platforms. 4.8 CEUs

TwitterTwitter is a hot social media platform these days – and everyone seems to be using it. Learn the best way to take advantage of the unique op-portunities Twitter offers – and discover the best ways to create relationships and network with your key constituents. 1.6 CEUs

4/4-29 Class taught online $195

Facebook for BusinessFind out what goes on behind the scenes on Facebook Pages and how to increase the chanc-es your message is seen and acted on. Discover new tools and proven techniques to increase business and expand your reach. This is an ad-vanced class and assumes you have started a Page on Facebook and have basic knowledge. 1.6 CEUs

3/7-4/1 Class taught online $245 5/2-27 Class taught online $245

LinkedIn for BusinessLinkedIn is the most popular business social network and the website for professionals to network, build business relationships and pro-vide or receive referrals. Learn how to set up your personal profile so that it gets noticed by others. Discover how LinkedIn can be used to generate leads, recruit new employees and find new jobs. 1.6 CEUs

4/4-29 Class taught online $195

It’s easy. It’s fun. Learn online.

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

Stress Management Stress isn’t the enemy. Our preceptions of stress amp our anxiety and use up all of our steam. Reducing stress is as easy as understanding what stress is and what it is to you, and using that knowledge to re-structure your thoughts. Turn stress into a stepping stone, not a stumbling block! 1.4 CEUs4/4-29 Class taught online $145

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

Funding Your Business What does it take to have a financially feasible busi-ness? The short answer is money! Come explore your business’s financial feasibility in three areas – start-up or expansion, profits and cash. Then you will explore potential debt and equity sources of funds to help support these areas and create a financially successful venture. 1.6 CEUs4/4-29 Class taught online $195

Effective Copywriting Whether you are sending out a press release, com-municating internally with a memo or promoting your own skills on LinkedIn, strong writing skills are the key to success. Come away with the tools and techniques you need to improve your copywriting skills and learn how to avoid the common writing mistakes that can hold you back. 1.6 CEUs7/5-29 Class taught online $195

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

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Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and very produc-tive way to learn. Millions of people are learning on-line each year. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. You will get to know your instructor and other participants. You may make friends. It’s easy. It’s fun.

How the course worksIt is easy to participate in your online course. Af-ter you register, you will be given a Web address to get into your online classroom. You will have a password and use your email address and pass-word to gain access.

Once inside the online classroom, here’s what you can expect:

For each unit, you will ...• Read assignments for each day from the textbooks

provided at registration,

• Have the option of accessing the online readings,

• Listen to the audio presentation for the unit and view the slides,

• Have the option of taking a self-quiz to see how much you have learned,

• Engage in written online discussion with your in-structor and other participants.

For the best learning, you should make one or more comments at 2-3 different times each day, since it is a week-long course.

About Online Learning

Participate when you wantYou can participate anytime, day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

There are no live, real-time requirements or meet-ings. You decide when you participate.

For the best learning, participants should log into the course 2-3 different days each week. The con-tent (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self-quiz-zes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience.

DiscussionThe discussion for each unit lasts one week. All comments are made in writing and can be made at any time of the day or night.

Your instructor will log into the discussion area at least once a day and answer questions, make com-ments and respond to comments made by you and the other participants.

We encourage you to make 2-3 comments each day to maximize your learning and enjoyment of the course.

It’s easy. It’s fun.

For a listing of classes, go to stchas.edu/UGOTclass.

IMPROV BUSINESS CLASS!

Whether you work in client services, manage a team or are just looking for a way to inspire creativity, this class will focus on how improv can help you become a better businessperson.

• Encourage creativity• Communicate and react in the moment• Collaborate and work as a team

You’ll leave with new skills to help you navigate professional relationships in the workplace and have some fun in the process.

COMING THIS SUMMER!

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Well-Being

Dance

For full dance descriptions visit stchas.edu/learnforlife. Students are instructed to enroll with a partner.

Ballroom I (Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, East Coast Swing)4/10-6/5 SU 12:55-1:55p $504/11-6/6 M 6:55-7:55p $504/13-6/1 W 6:55-7:55p $50

Ballroom II (Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, East Coast Swing) 4/10-6/5 SU 3:05-4:05p $504/11-6/6 M 5:50-6:50p $504/13-6/1 W 8-9p $50

Ballroom III – Rumba I4/12-5/31 T 8-9p $50

Ballroom III – Merengue I4/13-6/1 W 9:05-10:05p $50

Ballroom IV – FoxtrotADVANCED STUDENTS ONLY.

4/11-6/6 M 8-9p $50

Ballroom IV – Amalgamation of DanceADVANCED STUDENTS ONLY.

4/10-6/5 Su 4:10-5:10p $50

Imperial Swing Basic I4/12-5/31 T 6:55-7:55p $504/14-6/2 Th 6:55-7:55p $50

Imperial Swing Basic II4/12-5/31 T 9:05-10:05p $504/14-6/2 Th 8-9p $50

Imperial Swing Basic III (Lindy)4/14-6/2 Th 9:05-10:05p $50

Line Dance (variety) 4/11-6/6 M 9:05-10:05p $50

West Coast Swing I and II4/13-6/1 W 5:50-6:50p $50

Jitterbug Swing I and II4/10-6/5 Su 2-3p $50

DANCE FACTS:• contributes to increased personal

confidence• increases your flexibility and

stamina• contributes to good posture and

body alignment

PLUS ... IT’S FUN!

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Step and Muscle Conditioning Using the step platform, challenge the cardiovascu-lar system and then turn to bands and weights to tone the muscles.

3/16-5/16 M/W 4:30-5:20p $98

Stretch and Strengthen Class is based on yoga, Pilates and dance for condi-tioning the total body. Emphasis is on core training and proper breathing. Incorporates the use of balls, mats, body bars and hand weights.

3/16-5/16 M/W 9-9:50a $98

Physical Fitness Class incorporates a combination of physical activi-ties to produce an overall fitness improvement in the student.

3/16-5/16 M/W 10-10:50a $98

Beginning Cardio Kickboxing With BagsA great workout for muscle conditioning and car-diovascular endurance. Time interval drills training using martial arts and boxing moves. Will use free-standing bags.

3/21-5/11 M/W 7-8p $98

Intermediate Cardio Kickboxing A continuation of Beginning Cardio Kickboxing. Pre-requisite: Beginning Cardio Kickboxing.

3/15-5/12 T/Th 12-12:50p $98

Jazz Dance IParticipate in movement experiences designed to in-crease range of motion, strength, endurance, agility, coordination, stability, line and spatial awareness us-ing the basic elements of jazz dance. The dance ele-ments of time, force, space, dynamics, expression and more will be incorporated. Jazz shoes are required.

3/15-5/10 T 2:40-4:20p $98

Modern DanceModern dance brings out the inner you! Emphasis is on basic components of time, force and movement through the space. Come dance with innovation and expression.

3/17-5/12 Th 2:40-4:20p $98

Bollywood MastiGet ready for lots of masti (Hindi word for fun) as we move and groove to popular songs from Bollywood movies. Enjoy an introduction to basic Indian dance styles fused into what is known as Bollywood.

3/21-5/2 M 7-8p $59

Fitness

Boot Camp Targets the total body by toning and strengthening the major muscles of the upper and lower body while challenging the cardiovascular system through fast-paced cardiovascular exercises.

3/15-5/12 T/Th 1-1:50p $98

Cardio Core Strength A blend of cardio, yoga, pilates and strength train-ing using a stability ball. This class is done using the Swiss ball.

3/16-5/16 M/W 1-1:50p $98

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Self-Defense Class teaches unarmed response to dangerous situa-tions using the fundamentals of defense. Equal time is given to mental preparedness and emotional cop-ing with acts of violence.

3/15-5/12 T/Th 1-1:50p $98

Beginning Tae Kwon DoBasic instruction in group setting by master of this ancient form of discipline and self-defense.

3/15-5/12 T/Th 11:30a-12:20p $98

Classical Pilates – ContrologyClassical Pilates is the complete coordination of body, mind and spirit. Pilates is designed to give you sup-pleness, natural grace, strength and skill that would be unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, work and play. You will develop muscular power with cor-responding endurance, ability to perform arduous duties, to play strenuous games and run or travel for long distances without undue body fatigue or men-tal strain. Rings, bands and weights will be used to strengthen arthritic areas that need it.

3/7-4/27 M/W 1-2 $983/8-4/28 T/Th 5:30-6:30p $985/2-11 M/W 1-2p $255/3-12 T/Th 5:30-6:30p $25

Yoga for Mind, Body and SpiritA gentle approach to yoga utilizing meditation, stretching and breathing. Posture allows you to gain flexibility, tone muscles and enjoy the flow of breath within your body. Create a more fluid body, open mind and release tension from your muscles.

3/22-5/10 T 7-8:15p $75

Basic Strengthening YogaLearn the basics and understand how breathing and postures are linked together when used in action. Teaches proper alignment and lengthens the spine. This gentle approach eases you into fitness and flex-ibility. Special instruction will be given to those fo-cusing on a stronger back.

3/19-5/7 S 10-11:15a $69

Ballet Conditioning This is a class based on the practice of ballet barre exercise sequences. Muscle strength, endurance and balance are challenged and developed. No previous ballet knowledge is needed.

3/16-5/16 M/W 11-11:50a $983/16-5/11 W 3:30-5:10p $98

Zumba The latest craze in exercise, learn fun Latin dance steps to create an exhilarating aerobic workout. Based on interval training – a very effective way of working out your whole body while having fun!

3/15-5/12 T/Th Noon-12:50p $983/16-5/16 M/W 10-10:50a $98

NEW! Stroller AerobicsLooking for a great way to have fun and get a full-body workout with your child? Join us on the beau-tiful college campus trails and the new College Meadows training circuit. A great class for any level of exerciser. Along with your stroller and child, we recommend you bring a yoga mat or towel, small hand weights and water bottle. In case of inclement weather, we will head inside the College Center.

3/29-5/3 T 10-11a $59

Sticky exercise mats (available in the SCC Bookstore)

are required in ALL Pilates and yoga classes.

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Health and Wellness

Self-HypnosisFascinated with the power of the mind? Join Andy Gay as he teaches you how to tap into the full potential of your mind using self-hypnosis. Discover proven ways to reprogram your subconscious mind for suc-cess, change unwanted habits and improve memory and concentration. Great for those wanting to stop smoking, control weight, reduce stress and even sleep better.

4/5-7 T/Th 6-9p $85

Art of Hands-on HealingReiki First Degree is the introductory course in the art of hands-on healing. Reiki is a multi-cellular technique for stress reduction and pain management involving the physical, mental, emotional and spiri-tual bodies. Discover how to use this energy of un-conditional love on yourself, others, plants, animals and the world. Course fulfills training requirements for First Degree Reiki.

4/12-14 T/Th 6-10p $125

Probiotics SeriesLearn the ancient art of making cultured foods. Participants will get hands-on experience in three different types of fermented foods – Kombucha, Milk Kefir and Water Kefir. Grab a friend and dis-cover how fast and easy it is to completely change your health from the inside out.

Individual dates and times below $85

Probiotics Series: Kombucha BrewingKombucha is a living health drink created by Symbi-otic Culture of Yeast and Bacterias (SCOBY) tea and sugar. This class will give you all the basic supplies (culture and starter) and knowledge needed to cre-ate your own probiotic drink at home with items you already have in your kitchen.

3/8 T 6-8p $35

Probiotics Series : Milk KefirKefir is a tangy fermented milk beverage packed with nutrients. It can be made with all kinds of different milks. Milk kefir looks similar to yogurt but is far su-perior in terms of health benefits. This class will give you all the basic supplies and knowledge necessary to dynamically improve your health.

3/15 T 6-7:30p $29

Probiotics Series: Water KefirWater kefir is an effervescent probiotic that is similar to Kombucha but with a sweeter taste and slightly different fermenting and flavoring process. This class will give you all the basic necessary supplies to get you started in creating your own water ke-fir.

3/22 T 6-7:30p $29

REGISTER EARLY SO YOUR CLASS DOESN’T CANCEL!

Classes with insufficient registration usually cancel one week before start date.

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Sports

Disc GolfPlayed similar to traditional golf, disc golf uses a flying disc instead of a ball and clubs, and counts throws instead of strokes. Holes are scored by sinking the disc in the disc Pole Hole – an elevated metal bas-ket. Learn proper throwing techniques and discs in this popular sport. Equipment provided. Book avail-able at SCC Bookstore. Class held in SCC gym and later on the disc golf course in College Meadows Park next to campus.

3/18-4/15 F 9a-12:40p $98

Intermediate Classical FencingThis class adds on some more advanced fencing tech-niques to the basic curriculum, drills the practical application of the beginning techniques and includes more actual fencing time. Instruction generally in-volves lecture and interactive drills with other stu-dents with one-third to one-half of each class involv-ing live fencing against an opponent.

3/23-5/11 W 7-8p $80

Download a proposal form by visiting stchas.edu/learnforlife – click under the teaching tab. For more information, contact Kathy Stearns at 636-922-8312 or Amy Fitzwilliam at 636-922-8335.

WE WANT YOU!

LOOKING FOR INSTRUCTORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• Youth camps and classes to include science, technology, engineering and math

• DIY classes• Fine Art

• Upcycling• Gardening• Holiday-themed classes• Photography• Sewing

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Personal Enrichment

Culinary

We are pleased to be partnering with Design2Brew to bring you the ultimate brewing experience. Learn, sample, and take home your finished brew! All classes are held at Design2Brew in WingHaven. Additional supplies are required for most classes and can be purchased on your own or through Design2Brew the first night of class. Must be 21 years old to attend class.

Keep it Spicy Series – Canning BasicsFarmers markets and home gardens are a great way to savor your summer. Discover the basics of water bath canning, refrigerator canning and the freezer preservation method. You’ll make a personalized jar of canned vegetables and some delicious freezer jam to take home, including recipes and tips. Class held at Old Town Spice Shoppe in St. Charles.

3/15 T 7-8:30p $45

Keep it Spicy Series – Rub, Sauce or Soak BBQ Flavor ClassTake the mystery out of what goes into making crowd-pleasing and award-winning BBQ! Learn the difference between rubs, barbecue sauces and mari-nades and sample different flavor components and blend techniques. Take home tips and recipes as well as your own secret rubs and seasonings you will make in class. Class held at Old Town Spice Shoppe in St. Charles.

4/19 T 7-8:30p $45

How to Brew Your Own BrewLearning home brewing basics opens the world of beer styles to the home brewer. Brewing quality beer is as simple as cooking soup if you follow a few basic principles. Learn the basics of grain bill development, hops and yeast selection, the basic processes associ-ated with brewing and bottling, and an overview of standard beer styles. Students will design and brew 10 gallons of a unique signature beer. Beer tastings will be included. Each student will take home four bottles of beer. Class held at Design2Brew in O’Fallon.

3/5 S 9a-3p (brewing) $59 3/21 M 7-9p (bottling)

Register for classes online!

24 hours a day – 7 days a week stchas.edu/learnforlife

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History/Special Interest

World War I Series – Session 3: The U.S., the Versailles Treaty and the AftermathThis session covers the United States, the Versailles Treaty and the aftermath of the war.

3/3 Th 1:30-3:30p $19

World War II SeriesWorld War II was history’s most catastrophic mili-tary event, claiming more than 55 million lives and forever altering the world’s political and so-cial landscape. This five-part series will examine the causes of the war, the reason for its outcomes and how it has shaped the present time. We will study the personalities who drove the conflict and examine not only the military operations of both the Pacific and European theaters, but also the effects of the war on people and institutions here and abroad. Enroll in all five classes and save.

Individual dates and times below $85

History of WWII Series Session 1: Prelude to WarThis session covers time period 1919-1939.

3/31 Th 1:30-3:30p $19

History of WWII Series Session 2: War Engulfs EuropeThis session covers time period 1939-1943.

4/7 Th 1:30-3:30p $19

History of WWII Series Session 3: The United States Enters the WarThis session covers time period 1941-1944.

4/14 Th 1:30-3:30p $19

History of WWII Series Session 4: The Social and Economic Aspects of the WarThis session covers time period 1939-1945.

4/21 Th 1:30-3:30p $19

History of WWII Series Session 5: The Last Days of the War and its AftermathThis session covers time period 1945-1948.

4/28 Th 1:30-3:30p $19

March DelicaciesIt’s not quite winter, but it’s not quite spring! Combat seasonal confusion with these great recipes. Learn to make prosciutto, tomato and olive spaghetti, lemon garlic shrimp and grits, roast chicken with spring veggies and lasagna rolls. All accompanied with wine pairings. Must be 21 years old to consume alcohol.

3/15 T 6-8:30p $55

Clean, Healthy EatingKnowing what is in the food you are eating, the meth-ods and preparations used to get it there and where it came from is the foundation of a cleaner lifestyle. Learn to make steel cut oats with warm berry com-pote, Mediterranean-stuffed chicken breasts, herb frittata with vegetables and goat cheese and apple chips. All accompanied with wine pairings. Must be 21 years old to consume alcohol.

4/19 T 6-8:30p $55

Edible Art

Let’s create beautiful and delicious delights. Bring out your inner culinary artist skills. All students will have an opportunity to place their edible art in the Art With a Purpose exhibit. More details to come. All accompanied with wine pairings. Must be 21 years old to consume alcohol.

5/11 W 6-8:30p $55

DID YOU KNOW?If you want softer, chewier treats with less fat and fewer calories, use applesauce instead of oil when baking for a great-tasting healthier alternative in muffins, cakes and cookies.

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History of the Korean WarThe Korean War (a.k.a. the Forgotten War) was one of the two places in Asia where the Cold War turned hot in the 20th Century. Learn how the conflict grew out of the waning days of World War II, the reasons for its eventual outcome and how the war’s issues still reverberate today.

5/5 Th 1:30-3:30p $19

NEW! Travel Free and Get Paid to Do It!Would you love to be able to afford to travel more? Learn applicable tips on how to create a moneymak-ing travel lifestyle so you can afford to travel as much as you want. Discover hundreds of practical ways to get free airline tickets, hotels, cruises, tours and more. Maximize frequent flyer miles, mystery shop, import, teach English, work for tour companies, write articles, shoot photos, volunteer, get paid to drive or start a business. Information on the best travel web-sites, how to avoid scams, how to pack light, learn 50 words in any language and more. Tuition includes copy of presenter’s book, Free Vacations, which retails for $39.95. Bon voyage!

3/23 W 6:30-9:30p $55

NEW! Missouri’s Mad Doctor McDowellBody snatcher. Brilliant surgeon. Join the author of the new book, Missouri’s Mad Doctor McDowell: Confederates, Cadavers and Macabre Medicine to learn the truth about this St. Louis icon who inspired fear, loyalty and ghost stories between 1830 and the 1860s.

3/7-14 M 6:30-8:30p $39

History of BaseballBatter up! Do you know how baseball transformed from a pastoral game to a multi-billion dollar busi-ness, who were the great stars of the St. Louis Browns, or how the St. Louis Cardinals got their name? Ex-plore the rich history of baseball through the ages.

3/2-16 W 1-3p $49

The Pacific War 1931-1945Often called the Asia-Pacific War, this class will have an emphasis on Japanese actions. Discussions will include the Nanking Massacre of 1937, biological warfare with an emphasis on the laboratories at Ping Fan and the use of women close to battle often re-ferred to as comfort women.

3/15-4/12 T 6-8p $85NEW! Beginning Improv for AdultsImprov is for everyone! Have fun learning theater exercises and improvisation games like those seen on Whose Line Is It Anyway? to produce true-to-life com-edy (and sometimes drama) from thin air. Leave with more self-confidence and better listening skills – for the stage and for life.

4/6-5/25 W 6:30-8:30p $85REGISTER EARLY SO YOUR CLASS DOESN’T CANCEL!

Classes with insufficient registration usually cancel one week before start date.

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Hobby Certification

Amateur Radio Technician License Course and ExamHam radio provides the broadest and most power-ful wireless communications capability available. This is an entry-level ham radio license class that will give you the ability to communicate with oth-er hams around the world using a variety of modes. Certification exam given at the end of class. Textbook required: Ham Radio License Manual Revised 3rd Edition (ISBN 978-1-62595-013-0) Publisher: The American Radio Relay League, Inc., ($29.95)

3/16-5/18 W 7-9p $10

Amateur Radio Extra Class License CourseInstruction will lead you through all of the knowl-edge you need to pass the exam: rules, specific oper-ating skills and more advanced electronics theory. As an Extra Class license, you will have full privileges on all frequencies authorized by the FCC for Ama-teur Radio. Prerequisite: Must already hold a Gen-eral Class license. Textbook can be purchased on-line ARRL Extra Class License Manual 10th Edition (ISBN: 978-0-87259-517-0), Ward Silvers $29.95

3/16-5/18 W 7-10p $10

Learning Morse Code for Amateur RadioThis course will use computer-based instruction and home practice taking students from no knowledge of Morse code to a working speed of five words per minute similar to what used to be required for the amateur license.

3/17-5/19 Th 7-9p $10

Home and Garden

NEW! DIY Home MaintenanceAre you a do-it-yourselfer but could use a little di-rection from the experts? Master the necessary skills to tackle your next project with this hands-on class. Learn how to replace/paint cabinets and woodwork, work with drywall, try your hand at tile, replace a faucet with basic plumbing and change out a light switch with basic electrical. Most important – know when to call in the experts!

4/19-5/17 T 6:30-8:30p $75

Language

Basic Sign CommunicationLearn the manual alphabet and basic signs, and participate in activities that increase recognition of signs learned. Textbook required. Children under age 15 must enroll with a parent/guardian.

4/14-5/19 Th 6-8:30p $89

Money

Strategies for Estate PlanningThis class will cover Wills, Revocable Wills, Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, TOD and POD, the dan-gers of joint tenancy, life insurance, gifts to minors, avoiding probate, estate taxes, family business con-cerns and more. Taught by local attorney Jim Borch-ers.

3/17-24 Th 6:30-9p $45

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The Boomer Beat

Learn For Life offers a wide variety of courses that emphasize peer learning and active class participation by students of all ages. Every semester Learn for Life offers more than 300 courses, events and lectures exploring everything from art, photography, fitness, dance, history, culinary, money, retirement and the latest technology to working with your small business.

Did you know that taking a class in just about any subject can improve your cognitive abilities, rejuvenate your memory and be fun all at the same time? Browse through our schedule for topics that might interest you. Here is just a sample:

History History of WWI Series Page 26 Pacific War Page 27 History of Baseball Page 27

Money Strategies for Estate Planning Page 28 Maximizing Your Social Security Page 29

Photography Beginner’s Digital Photography Page 34 Nature Photography Page 34

Health and Wellness Art of Hands-On Healing Page 23

Fitness Basic Strengthening Yoga Page 22

Computers Microsoft Windows 8.1 for Beginners Page 12

Women’s Financial EducationGain control of your life by taking control of your finances. Get organized, learn about credit and debt management, making a will, insurance, saving for retirement and investing for retirement. Taught in partnership with the University of Missouri Exten-sion. Bring a 1.5” D ring or 2” round-ring binder with pockets and clear overlay.

3/3-31 Th 6:30-9p $49

Stock Market Series – Making Money in the Stock MarketLearn which stocks to buy or avoid and where to do the research. How do bonds, interest rates and the economy affect your stocks? What options are avail-able to you? Get strategies for greater gains and con-trolled losses.

3/9-16 W 7-9:30p $35

Stock Market Series – How and When to Sell a StockRules and guidelines the professionals use to earn consistent returns. This is a semi-advanced class that will benefit all levels of investment knowledge.

4/7 Th 7-9:30p $25

Stock Market Series – Advanced Investment Analysis – Chart ReadingLearn about innovative market analysis, trend changes and sector rotation through simple funda-mental and technical knowledge and recognition.

3/30-4/6 W 7-9:30p $35

Maximizing Your Social SecurityThe Social Security Act of 1935 ensured that hard-working Americans would have income to support them during retirement. However, the benefits you are eligible to receive may not be as straightforward as you think. Just like other facets of your retirement savings, there are strategies you can employ to maxi-mize your benefits.

3/22 T 9-10a $154/4 M 6-7p $15

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NEW! Passport to RetirementFind out how to gain a clear picture of the retire-ment you want; calculate how much you will need to save; overcome roadblocks; help protect your as-sets and more. Includes a comprehensive 135-page workbook packed with exercises, worksheets, and checklists. Couples may attend together for a single registration fee.

4/5-12 T 6:30-9:30p $594/13-20 W 6:30-9:30p $59

NEW! Retirement WellnessDiscover methods on how to make your retirement a time of life that is truly meaningful in this fun and engaging educational workshop. Enrich your relationships with spouse, family and friends, learn how to re-invent yourself away from your career, and enjoy wellness habits for your body, mind and spirit. Come develop your action plan for the next phase of your life.

4/7-14 Th 6-8p $455/2-9 M 6-8p $45

Paranormal/Psychic

Basic CryptozoologyHave you ever wondered about creatures undiscov-ered by modern science? Join the ultimate quest for the world’s most mysterious creature, the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman and more. Missouri’s cryptids include Missouri Monster, the Altamont Pterodactyl and the Ozark Howler. Cryptozoology is the study of hidden animals.

3/29 T 6-8p $29

There are three classes of people – those who see, those who see when they are shown, and those

who do not see.

LEONARDO DA VINCI

Basics of Ghost HuntingAre you one of the countless fans of ghost hunting TV shows itching to get off the couch and track some spirits on your own? Learn what it takes to conduct a successful paranormal investigation. Delve into what a ghost is, a brief history of ghost hunting and cat-egories of hauntings including non-human entities, demons and possessions with well-known examples of each type. A step-by-step guide to conducting a paranormal investigation will be provided. Students will get hands-on experience with various types of field equipment needed for an investigation.

4/4 M 6-8p $35

Interactive Ghost Hunting InvestigationHave you ever wanted to join an established para-normal team investigating a well-known haunted location? This interactive course gives students a hands-on chance to do just that. Members of the Paranormal Free Agents (PFA) will lead small groups of participants in an interactive investigation at the Traille deNoyer House in Florissant. Students will use several types of equipment to practice various meth-ods of ghost hunting including electronic voice phe-nomenon sessions. If possible, analysis of evidence will be done on site. Prerequisite: Basics of Ghost Hunting Prerequisite: Basics of Ghost Hunting. Bus will leave from circle by Humanities Building.

4/9 S 6-11:30p $75

Hauntings of St. LouisSt. Louis is a modern metropolis, rich with legends dating back to the early Native Americans and a his-tory that lives on through many spirits that refuse to die. Learn about the truly haunted mansions such as the infamous Lemp Mansion, the Bubblehead family of North County, Cheney Mansion of Jerseyville, plus stories of other first-hand experiences by the instruc-tors.

4/18 M 6-8p $39

Traille deNoyer House

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Creativity

Art

Open Artists StudioAre you a current or former Continuing Education art student? Our studio is open for you! Use this time to complete your current art project at your own pace in this self-guided class. Collaborate with other art-ists while enhancing your artistic ability. Prerequi-site: Must be a current or former Continuing Educa-tion art student.

4/20-5/25 W 6-9p $42

Introduction to Oil PaintingArt lovers and beginners welcome! Ron Hauser will guide you in traditional and contemporary meth-ods. Bring a favorite photo or magazine picture from which to work. If you have oil painting sup-plies, please bring them on the first night of class. If you don’t have any supplies, please bring a basic oil painting kit. The instructor will be going over specific supplies the first night of class.

4/7-5/12 Th 6-9p $149

Painting With Soft PastelsAchieve depth and luminosity in your artwork. Pas-tels are simple to use and allow for brilliant color and subtle tones. Supply list available online.

3/7-4/11 M 6:30-8:30p $89

Painting With AcrylicsDiscover the vibrant, beautiful colors of spring. Learn techniques of acrylic painting using aesthetics of light, color theory, values, composition and perspec-tive. Explore some of the mediums for glazing using several layers of transparent washes to trap the light for great depth and luminosity to artwork. The per-fect class for a beginner or a more seasoned artist! Supply list available online.

3/8-4/12 T 6-8:30p $99

Advanced CalligraphyEnrich your knowledge beyond basic italic script by first learning numbers. Our first project will be ad-dressing an envelope in script. Master this timeless skill in time for your next special occasion. Students will choose their next project from making personal-ized place cards to lettering a saying, or other proj-ects. Supply list available online.

3/14-4/18 M 6:30-8:30p $69

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CLASSES HELD AT THE ARTS COUNCIL:If you have accessibility concerns, call 636-922-8233 for directions on where to park and enter the building.

NEW! Zentangle – Yoga for Your BrainLearns the basics of drawing zentangle designs. Zentangles are beautiful black and white doodle de-signs. Complete several zentangle artworks including round format, figurative and on watercolor back-grounds. Supply list available online.

3/29-4/19 T 7-9p $65

NEW! Be a Zentangle Master!Learn advanced Zentangle skills. Emphasis will be more complex designs and adding color to your artwork. Supply list available online. 4/25-5/16 M 6:30-8:30p $65

Art & Wine – Sunflowers Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, friends and fine art where you can drink wine and be in-structed by an artist step-by-step recreating a beauti-ful painting! Let the painting be your guide, choose your own colors and designs to make it your own unique painting. It’s easy and anyone can do it. We provide the canvas and materials to create your masterpiece, you bring your favorite wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage. Class held at St. Charles Arts Council. Must be 21 years old to consume alcohol.

4/1 F 6-9:30p $49

The following classes are held at Art Glass Array located in St. Charles. All tools and sup-plies are provided to support students in a creative and fun atomsphere.

NEW! Fused Glass WindchimesYou’ll love the melodic sounds of this fused glass windchime. Nip glass to create a design which will be melted together. Chimes will be ready to take home and string together a few days after class. Perfect for your deck or patio! Class held at Art Glass Array in St. Charles. $10 supply fee payable with tuition.

4/12 T 6:30-8:30p $38

NEW! Mixed Media Art See how easy it can be to learn mixed media tech-niques, and discover how to express yourself. Learn backgrounds, layers, focal points and journaling us-ing a variety of mediums and everyday objects. Mak-ing art can be a great stress reliever. Take some time for yourself in a fun environment while discovering your inner artist. Class held at St. Charles Arts Coun-cil in Winghaven.

3/1-22 T 6:30-8:30p $55

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Crafts/Hobbies

I’m Hooked ... Now What?Go beyond the basics of crocheting by learning how to double, triple and shell stitch. Grasp the concepts of reading a simple pattern to create those cute little hats, the popular granny square pattern or toys. The list of what you can create is limitless. Supply list available online.

4/26-5/24 T 7-9p $49

Music

An Introduction to VoiceoversHave you ever wanted to be the voice everyone hears on commercials and documentaries? This fun and interactive class covers details of the industry and the importance of marketing and a demo tape. Receive a professional voice evaluation. Taught by a pro-fessional voice actor from the voice acting training company, Voices for All. Minimum age requirement is 18 years old.

3/10 Th 6-8p $39

Learn the HarmonicaHave fun learning this unique and versatile instru-ment. Learn many great folk songs while impressing your family and friends. The 10-hole C diatonic har-monica is used. Harmonica and book provided with class.

3/23-4/6 W 7-8p $39

Photography

Portrait PhotographyBring out the best in your subjects with strategies to get those great candid informal shots. Explore how to create ideal lighting indoors and out and discover how to set your cameras and learn shallow depths of field and color balance to flatter your subjects. Composition and group photography will also be explored. Prerequisite: Must know camera functions. Bring camera and fully charged battery to class.

3/9-4/13 W 6:30-8:30p $109

Art of PhotographyTake the pictures you always wanted to take! This basic photography class teaches composition and simple camera settings. Learn through hands-on practice in the field, and review images in the class-room. DSLR or point-and-shoot camera with manual controls required.

3/5-19 S 9-11a $89

Art of Photography IIShoot the moon, the stars, sparkling lights, sunsets and fireworks! Explore the use of f-stop, shutter speed and ISO. Take your skills to the next level using expo-sure compensation, HDR and flash. DSLR camera re-quired for this class. Prerequisite: Art of Photography I class and/or basic knowledge of manual camera settings. Prerequisite: Art of Photography class and/or basic knowledge of manual camera settings.

4/4-18 M 6-8p $89

Photography takes an instant out of

time, altering life by holding it still.

– Dorothea Lange

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Nature PhotographyLearn how to up your game in nature and scenic photography using the equipment you already own. You don’t have to go to exotic locations to get great nature shots. Nature begins in your own backyard! Discover how to get the most out of whatever equip-ment you have while shooting scenes, wildlife and macro/close-ups. Class includes four-hour field trip on Saturday. Prerequisite: Must know camera func-tions.

4/20-5/25 W 6:30-8:30p $109

Beginner’s Digital Camera PhotographyWhat’s the right digital camera for me? How do I use the one I own? Master the settings and get those pic-tures off your camera and onto your computer. Then share them with family and friends.

4/26-5/3 T 6:30-9:30p $69

Write a novel Pick up a new language Take a dance class Learn an instrument Take a class for a hobby you want to pursue Dedicate time every day for physical exercise

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Online Courses

Take classes that fit YOUR schedule, anytime, anywhere! For questions or assistance, email [email protected], or call 636-922-8233.

General CoursesA wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All courses are led by expert instructors. Topics in-clude accounting and finance, business, comput-er applications, design and composition, health care and medical, language and arts, law and legal, personal development, teaching and edu-cation, technology, writing and publishing GRE and GMAT prep.

Register:  ed2go.com/stchas

American Management Association Certificate ProgramsPrograms include accounting, communications, customer service, finance for managers, human resources, leadership, management, manufacturing/quality, marketing, negotiation skills, personal development, project management, purchasing, strategic planning, supervision, team building and time management.

Register: flexclassroom.com/stchas

Skills for the 21st CenturyGet skills for the 21st century. Boost your productivity and your organization’s bottom line. Courses include: business and career skills, business, communication, courses for K-12 teachers, management and leadership, new media marketing, social media for business, training and education. Classes start the first Monday of the month and run for four weeks.

Register: stchas.edu/ugotclass

Paralegal Certificate Online CourseThe Paralegal Certificate Course© is the cornerstone of The Center for Legal Studies programs, and paralegalism is one of the fastest growing careers in the country. legalstudies.com/courses/paralegal.html To register, call SCC Continuing Education at 636-922-8233.

Green, Renewable Energy and Trade Skills TrainingSCC Workforce Development, in partnership with ProTrain Online, is your solution for green, renewable-energy and trade-skills training. These online courses will help you learn the skills you need to excel in the jobs for the new economy. Includes: business/management/leadership, career and services, green renew-able energy and industrial/skilled trades.stchas.theknowledgebase.orgTo register, call SCC Continuing Education at 636-922-8233.

Career Training Certificate ProgramsCertificates available in: health care and fitness, business and professional, IT and software development, management and corporate, media and design, hospitality and service industry, skilled trades and industrial, sustainable energy and going green. Once a course is accessed either by requesting materials or viewing lessons, there are no refunds. Register:  gatlineducation.com/stchas

Home Inspection CertificateA home inspection is a documented, professional opinion of a home, based on a visual evaluation and operational testing of the home’s systems and components to determine their current condition. This 10-course online certificate program provides students with the technical skills and expertise needed to succeed in the home inspection field. Students learn how to conduct visual examinations and deliver written reports on the physical and operational condition of homes or housing units.

To register, call SCC Continuing Education at 636-922-8233.

American Management Association®

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The mission of the SCC Workforce Development Department is to deliver customized training to the current workforce, re-direct the ready workforce to gainful employment and assist the development of the next generation of workers using programs and events to strengthen their understanding of the world of work.

Business and Industry Program: Developing the Current WorkforceThe Business and Industry Program of St. Charles Community College has been a lead-ing force in the St. Charles County business community since 1992.

The Business and Industry Program works with large and small employers to identify job skills and training needs for thousands of workers and employers targeting primarily St. Charles, Pike, Lincoln, Montgomery and Callaway counties.

Our training features:

• Experienced facilitators in a wide range of disciplines.

• On- and off-site training options.

• Flexible scheduling.

• A focus on adult learning.

• Cutting-edge technology and resources.

Liaison to State Training FundsThe SCC Workforce Development Department is recognized by the state of Missouri as a Local Education Agency (LEA) for the application and administration of state funds for company train-ing programs, new jobs training and similar grant funding programs.

If your company meets state guidelines, you may be eligible to receive funding assistance to support employee training. Workforce Develop-ment can assist you in applying for state funds. For additional information, call 636-922-8474 or email [email protected].

Missouri Career Center PartnershipThe Missouri Career Center Partnership is a fed-erally funded program that provides professional job search assistance to job seekers in St. Charles County. The program is part of the Workforce In-vestment Act serving individuals who have been displaced from their jobs and are unlikely to find employment in their previous occupation. This service is provided through the St. Charles County Department of Workforce Develop-ment at the Missouri Career Center. Contact the Missouri Career Center at 636-255-6060.

Services Provided: • Job Search Assistance: Including résumé

preparation, identification of transferable skills, informational and job interviewing skills and marketing yourself to employers. Various workshops and networking oppor-tunities are provided.

• Individual Career Consultation: An individ-ual plan of action is developed to determine job search goals and career direction.

• Career Resource Center: For use by cus-tomers during their job search. Phones, copier, fax machine, PCs, laser printers and employer directories are available. Internet access is also available.

• Job Placement Assistance: Including cur-rent labor market information and access to available job listings from area employers.

• Training Opportunities: Available for eligi-ble customers who require upgrade training or retraining into a different career. Contact our office to see if you qualify.

• Résumé Development and Critique: Gives the job seeker an excellent opportunity to en-hance his or her résumé to its fullest extent.

• Career Assessments: Various standardized formal assessments are used to allow job seekers to match their skills and tempera-ments to other occupations. This is a must for the job seeker wishing to enter into a new industry.

School-Business Programs: Investing in the Future WorkforceToday’s youths are tomorrow’s workforce. School-Business Programs has established a co-alition of educators and business leaders who work together to make a difference in the lives of young people. Programs focus on career de-velopment, career exploration and career readi-ness. For more information, call 636-922-8474.

Workforce Development

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Pronunciation ClassesIn this class, students will learn how to pay closer attention to the unique, challenging sounds of the English language. Students will actively improve their rhythm and intonation, practice aloud as a group and individually with an instructor. Stu-dents will enhance listening and communication skills through practicing better pronunciation.

High School Equivalency (HSE) TestingOn Jan. 1, 2014, the approved high school equivalency test for Missouri became the Hi-SET, which is offered by Educational Testing Service (ETS). This test is available only on com-puter but can be taken at various sites across Mis-souri, including St. Charles Community College. Paper and pencil high school equivalency tests are no longer offered for community test takers. Registration for the HiSET is done entirely on the computer. Registration information, cost information and test scheduling can be found at www.hiset.org.

Students who register for all five equivalency tests will pay $95. These five tests must be scheduled within the span of one year. Students who wish to register and pay for tests separately will pay $32 for the first test and $22 each for the remain-ing four test sections (total of $120). All payments must be made by electronic check, debit or credit card. Please refer to the HiSET website for more detailed information (www.hiset.org). The SCC Adult Education and Literacy program can be reached at 636-922-8411.

Volunteer OpportunitiesVolunteer tutors are needed to work with adult lit-eracy students and in the HSE and ESL classrooms. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and must have a clear background check. They work with individuals or small groups of students under the direction of the classroom teacher. Training is provided. No previous experience is required. Call 636-922-8504 or email [email protected] for more information.

Adult Education and Literacy (AEL/ELA/HSE)St. Charles Community College coordinates a four-county effort (St. Charles, Warren, Lincoln and Pike) to teach reading, math and writing skills and concepts, to prepare people to take the High School Equivalency tests (HSE) and to assist non-native speakers in gaining English proficiency. Free day and evening classes are available. Students must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in secondary school. For more information about class times, locations or the services below, call SCC at 636-922-8411 or visit stchas.edu/ael.

High School EquivalencyInstruction is available for students to improve basic skills, learn new skills and to prepare for and pass all five of the High School Equivalency tests.

English Language Acquisition (ELA)ELA classes provide reading, writing, listening and speaking activities at English proficiency levels for people wishing to improve their English language skills.

Citizenship PreparationClasses help students prepare for the citizenship interview. Students must have a resident card for four years or more (two years if spouse is a citizen) and at least intermediate-level English skills.

TOEFL PreparationClasses help students prepare for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Stu-dents whose first language is not English must pass this test for admission to college.

Celebrating Adult Education and Literacy in St. Charles County!

AEL STUDENT RECOGNITIONCEREMONY

7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building

Adult Education and Literacy

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.facebook.com/sccael

@SCC_AEL

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT AEL/ELA/HSE,

CALL 636-922-8411 OR

VISIT STCHAS.EDU/AEL.

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Registration

Online – 24 hours a day – 7 days a week stchas.edu/learnforlife

By Phone – Call 636-922-8233 at least one week before the first class meeting during the hours listed below. Telephone registration: Visa, Discover and MasterCard only accepted as payment.

By Mail – Send the registration form, with your check or money order to: SCC Division of Corporate & Community Development 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, HUM 103 Cottleville, MO 63376-2865

In Person – Register in HUM 103.Registration hours: • 8a-7p Monday-Thursday; • 8:30a-4p Fridays.

Refund Policy: If you drop a class, you will receive a 100 percent refund if the class is dropped one business day before the first meeting or earlier. No refund will be given if the class is dropped the day of class or later.Events which may require more advanced notice to cancel include, but are not limited to, certain business and industry classes, conferences, trips, day trips and other special events. For these exceptions, refer to the LAST DAY TO CANCEL information listed in the course description. If you have a situation that warrants an override of the above policy, an explanation of the circumstances should be made in writing to the Division of Corporate and Community Development. The appropriate associate dean will review the situation to determine if a refund can be granted and will notify you accordingly. Refunds should be received within 30 days.

Inclement Weather Policy: In the event of severe weather conditions or other emergencies, the SCC president may cancel classes and close the campus for a partial or full day.The college will update the SCC website (stchas.edu) and main number 636-922-8000, send a text message through the Emergency Alert System, and contact selected radio and television stations, when the timing of conditions allow, by 5 a.m. for day classes and no later than 4 p.m. for evening classes (if bad weather develops during the day). The college will typically update the college website and main number prior to contacting the selected radio and television stations. It is recommended to use the college’s website or main number in order to receive information in a more timely manner.

Announcements will be made on KMOX Radio (1120 AM), KSDK TV (Channel 5), KMOV TV (Channel 4) and KTVI TV (Channel 2).In the case of evening classes held at middle schools and high schools in the area, SCC classes will not meet if it has been announced that the schools themselves are closed.

Accommodations/Support: St. Charles Community College is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.Please email [email protected] with your accommodations request. It is recommended that you contact the college 10 business days prior to the event.

Create Your Own Photo BookIf you’ve ever dreamed of publishing your photos in a book, this course is for you. Learn how to create photo albums, calendars, cards and more. Impress your friends and family with special holiday gifts!

5/9-5/23 W 6:30-9:30p $79

Course title Time class meets

Course description Tuition cost

Course dates

Day(s) class meets

Payment must be received when you enroll.

Calendar of Events

Campus-Closed Dates

March 25 – Spring Holiday

May 30 – Memorial Day

How to Read a Course Description

March 18-20, April 1-3 – YPT Show:

Fiddler on the Roof

April 20-24 – Center Stage Theatre: Waiting for Godot

April 30 – That ‘80s Run 5K, 10K and 1-Mile Fun Run

View more at stchas.edu/calendar.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICYThe College is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity regarding the treatment of students, faculty and staff. The College adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy in student admission, educational programs, activities and employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability or genetic information. The College is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries may be directed to: Vice President for Human Resources, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville, MO 63376-2865.

SEND YOUR REGISTRATION FORM AND CHECK TO: St. Charles Community College, Corporate & Community Development – HUM 103 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville, MO 63376-2865 To pay by credit card, visit stchas.edu/learnforlife or call 636-922-8233.

Fees should be included in your payment if indicated in the course description.

Name ___________________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________ City/State _______________ ZIP ___________

Date of Birth: Mo. _____ /Day ____/Year ___

Home Phone ( ) ____________________ Email Address ____________________________

Work Phone ( ) ____________________ Emergency Contact ( ) __________________

DAY/DATE TITLE TUITION

------Sample ------ Sat., March 6 Money Management $49.00

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $ _________

CLASS LOCATIONSClasses are located on the SCC campus unless otherwise noted. Class location information is listed below. NOTE: For on-campus classes, students should go to the Humanities Building, Room 103, during office hours, or call 636-922-8233 for specific room assignments. After hours and on Saturdays, go to the ADM Welcome Center. For the Arts Council, if you have accessibility concerns, call 636-922-8233 for directions on where to park and enter the building.

St. Charles Community College4601 Mid Rivers Mall DriveCottleville, MO 63376-2865636-922-8000

Old Town Spice Shoppe334 S. Main StreetSt. Charles, MO 63301636-916-3600

Locations found in this schedule

St. Charles County Arts Council7443 Village Center DriveO'Fallon, MO 63368636-561-0028

Art Glass Array501 N. Kingshighway St. Charles, MO 63301636-724-0288

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Young People’s Theatre: Fiddler on the Roof March 18-20, April 1-3 • Tickets available at stchastickets.com.

That ‘80s Run & Health Expo April 30 • 10K – 5K – 1-Mile Fun RunThat80sRun.org

Font: Hipster Script

Center Stage Theatre: Waiting for Godot April 20-24 • Tickets available at stchastickets.com.

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