2014 Continuing Ed classes Jan - Mar

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INSIDE:Computer skills Pages 6-7

Professional Development Pages 10-19

Online Classes Pages 20-22

Personal Enrichment Pages 23-28

Adult Education & GED Preparation Pages 29-31

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We’ll help you get there!Registration form ................................................................................................... 4 Registration and other information ........................................................................ 5Computer skills ...................................................................................................6-7Professional development ..............................................................................10-19Online classes ................................................................................................21-23Personal enrichment ......................................................................................24-28Adult Education & GED preparation ..............................................................29-31

Professional development creditKankakee Community College is an approved sponsor of continuing education for nurses; respiratory care practitioners; nursing home administrators; social workers; public accountants; licensed professional counselor/clinical counselor; athletic trainers; funeral directors and embalmers; physical therapists; occupational therapists; dieticians; and cosmetologists by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Certification credit for teachersKankakee Community College has been approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to provide professional development training for teachers in Illinois. Continuing education units (CEUs) and continuing professional development units (CPDUs) are listed with other course information. Teachers wishing to receive CEUs or CPDUs must indicate so at the time of registration.

Class selection and suggestionsContinuing Education & Career Services strives to offer a large and varied selection of educational opportunities. This booklet is filled with your favorite classes and many new ones. Don’t forget that classes and workshops are being coordinated and scheduled throughout each semester. Contact our office at 815-802-8207 to check for the most current listing of classes and/or to recommend further classes. We listen to your suggestions and try to offer the classes that have been requested.

This publication does not constitute a contract between Kankakee Community College and its students, either collectively or individually. Course changes, modifications of fees, and other changes may occur after this publication has been printed and before these changes can be incorporated in a later edition. For this reason, the college does not assume a contractual obligation with its students for the contents of this publication.

Every effort is made to ensure that instructors are knowledgeable in the subject that they are instructing. The views, opinions and beliefs of the instructors do not necessarily reflect the opinions of KCC.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONKCC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 540 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. It is the policy of the college that no person on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, creed, religion, color, marital or parental status, veteran status, age, national origin, political affiliation and/or beliefs, mental or physical handicap or disability shall be discriminated against. This includes, but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial assistance, placement, recruitment, educational programs, or activities. Lack of English skills is not a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs.

Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to David Cagle, Affirmative Action officer; Julia Waskosky, Title IX coordinator; or Kim Harpin, Section 504 coordinator; Kankakee Community College, 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901-6505; 815-802-8100. TTY users may phone 711. Outside of Illinois, dial 1-800-526-0844.

Waskosky, the Title IX coordinator, ensures that the college is in compliance with the federal law by handling complaints, answering questions, organizing information and relevant statistics and staying informed regarding laws which affect these areas.

Harpin, the Section 504 coordinator, coordinates the college’s services/programs for disabled student/staff populations that allow access to education.

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Date received: Initials:

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Are you a legal resident* of KCC District 520?❑ Yes ❑ No *Consult current KCC catalog for residency policy

U.S. citizenship status (Choose only one.)❑ U.S. citizen❑ Not U.S. citizen, but permanent resident. Provide home country of origin Please attach a photocopy of your Alien Registration Card.❑ Not U.S. citizen, but in U.S. on a visa. Provide home country of origin Please attach a photocopy of your Alien Registration Card.❑ Not U.S. citizen, not in U.S. on a visa. Provide home country of origin

Are you Hispanic or Latino? (or, are you of Spanish origin?)❑ Yes, Hispanic or Latino ❑ Not Hispanic or Latino

Are you from one or more of the following racial groups? (Select all that apply.)❑ American Indian or Alaskan Native❑ Asian❑ Black or African-American

Student’s signature: Date:❑ Check enclosed, payable to Kankakee Community College.❑ Please bill my company. A purchase order or voucher is attached.❑ Please charge my credit card for the fees indicated above: ❑ MasterCard® ❑ Visa® ❑ Discover Card®

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In case of emergency, contact: Phone:

The following items are requested for state reporting. No individuals will be identified.

CIRCLE ONE: male/female Veteran of active duty military service: ❑ Yes ❑ No Do you speak English fluently? ❑ Yes ❑ NoAre you disabled? ❑ No ❑ Yes—impairment: ❑ Vision ❑ Hearing ❑ Speech ❑ Mobility (wheelchair: ❑ Yes ❑ No) Are you academically disadvantaged? ❑ Yes ❑ No Are you economically disadvantaged? ❑ Yes ❑ No Are you a single parent? ❑ Yes ❑ NoAre you a displaced homemaker? ❑ Yes ❑ No Are you concurrently enrolled at another college? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Educational intent:❑ Improve skills for my present job❑ Prepare for a future job immediately after attending the community college

Last high school attended: Name City State

❑ Graduated H.S. ❑ Completed GED ❑ Still in high school (graduation year) mo. day yr. mo. day yr. mo. day yr.

Registration FormKCC OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION & CAREER SERVICES

100 College Drive • Kankakee, IL 60901-6505 • 815-802-8207 • FAX: 815-802-8201Unless noted in the course description, registration deadline is seven business days before the course begins. See Page 5 for registration options.

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E-mail address (required for online courses):*Once received, your Social Security number (SSN) will be replaced by a random seven digit ID number, which will be considered your college ID.Your SSN will be stored in a single secured location as required by college policy and will not be used for internal college business.

❑ ISBE CPDU credit requested.

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Highest degree previously earned:❑ GED❑ H.S. diploma❑ Certificate❑ Associate degree❑ Bachelor’s degree❑ Master’s degree❑ First professional degree❑ Doctoral degree❑ Other❑ None

Employment status:❑ Full-time❑ Part-time over 15 hrs. per week❑ Part-time 15 hrs. or less per week❑ Homemaker❑ Unemployed❑ Other

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Please identify your primary racial/ethnic group. (Select one.)❑ American Indian or Alaskan Native❑ Asian❑ Black or African-American❑ Hispanic or Latino

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register …OnlineVisit www.kcc.edu/comejoinusIf you register online, you must pay by credit card (Visa®, MasterCard® and Discover® accepted.)

MailComplete the attached registration form and return it along with full payment to Continuing Education & Career Services, Kankakee Community College, 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901. Do not mail cash.

FaxComplete the attached registration form and fax it to 815-802-8201, ATTN: Continuing Education & Career Services. If you register by fax, you must pay by credit card (Visa®, MasterCard® and Discover® accepted) or purchase order.

In personComplete the registration form and bring it to Student Services on the second floor at KCC. Payment may be made at that time. In-person registration is open 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fridays. (KCC is closed most Fridays in May, June and July)

PhoneCall 815-802-8207. Have your credit card number (Visa®, MasterCard® and Discover® accepted) or a purchase order ready. The TTY number within Illinois is 711. Phone registration hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (KCC is closed most Fridays in May, June and July)

NOTE: Register for online classes by phone (815-802-8207) or email [email protected].

General informationIf you have questions about our courses, please phone Grace Conway at 815-802-8207 or email [email protected]. Unless noted otherwise, participants must be at least 16 years of age.

Pre-registrationPre-registration is required. Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to minimum enrollment requirements, you are encouraged to sign up at least seven business days before the first session. In all classes except online classes, once the minimum enrollment requirement is met, registrations will be accepted until the start date if space is available. For online classes, the registration deadline is one week before the class begins.

Registering a friend or co-workerYou may register yourself and others. A separate form (or online registration) must be submitted for each person. Information required for each person – such as address, birth date and Social Security number – must be included.

Registration confirmationKCC will send a confirmation of each registration. The confirmation will include a receipt, your beginning and end course dates, classroom location and any additional information.

Waiting listsIf the class you want to take is full, ask to be placed on a waiting list. If another class is opened, you will be contacted.

Instructor absencesInstructors rarely miss classes, but if a session is unexpectedly canceled, every effort will be made to call you. However, since this often happens on short notice, a sign will be posted at the class location.

Weather cancellationsWhen KCC campus closes due to inclement weather, Continuing Education and Career Services classes are postponed. Classes canceled due to weather will be rescheduled. Visit www.kcc.edu/severeweatherclosings for information on notifications.

Cancellation policyIf a class must be canceled by KCC, those who have enrolled will receive full refunds. The college will make every attempt to notify participants in advance of cancellations. Refunds from credit card payments will be made in the form of a credit to the cardholder’s account.

Withdrawal policyParticipants may withdraw and receive full refunds, minus a $3 service fee, until two working days before the first session of class. After that point, no refunds will be given. Withdrawals are accepted by phone at 815-802-8207, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.


Computer SkillsBeginning iPhone/iPad/iPodThis class is ideal for new iPhone/iPad/iPod users. You’ll learn how to set up and use an iPhone, iPad or iPod. Soon after, you can use it to make your life easier, more efficient and fun. We’ll cover basic features and functions including activating a new device, installing iTunes, setting up and synchronizing the device, configuring iCloud, setting up email accounts, downloading and arranging apps, and rebooting. Bring your device to class. Instructor: Jennifer Irigoyen.

Thursday, Jan 30 6-9 p.m. • KCC Room D151LECT 9150.Q16 • $19

Saturday, Feb. 159 a.m. - noon • KCC Room D211LECT 9150.K16 • $19

Advanced iPhone/iPadReady to move beyond the basics of using your iPhone/iPad? Come learn these features (and many more!): Bluetooth, hard reset, factory reset, screen capture, printing, personal hotspot, backing up with iCloud, Airplay, deleting cache and cookies, locating a lost device, and Siri features. Bring your iPhone/iPad, your questions, and be prepared to become a master at using technology. Instructor: Jennifer Irigoyen.

Thursday, Feb. 27 6-9 p.m. • KCC Room D151LECT 9703.Q16 • $19

Android Devices (Smart Phones 101)Learn to utilize all the features your android phone or tablet offers. Topics will be setting up your phone, features, configuring email accounts, finding and installing apps, sharing files, connecting to Wi-Fi, maximizing battery life, personalizing your device, and setting up security. This session is ideal if you own or are thinking of buying an android phone or tablet. Bring your android device to class. Instructor: Jennifer Irigoyen.

Wednesday, Feb. 196-9 p.m. • KCC Room D123 MICR 9020.Q16 • $19

Intro to Web Design Learn how to design your own website. This class will cover what you need to know for good web design, including: load time, navigation, layout and color schemes. Also included are HTML programming basics, WYSIWYG editor, Cascading Style Sheets, pre-made design sites, as well as domain name registration. This class is intended for people with computer experience, but new to designing websites. Instructor: Jennifer Irigoyen.

Monday and Wednesday, March 3 & 56-9 p.m. • KCC Room D121LECT 9715.Q16 • $65

Our instructorJennifer IrigoyenJennifer Irigoyen makes the learning experience fun for all attendees. She has a passion for technology and can talk about technical processes in a way everyone can understand.

A veteran of the information technology field for more than 20 years, Irigoyen has a wide range of knowledge including web design, computer programming, virtualization, network security, and PC diagnostics and repair. She also is knowledgeable about the latest tech trends and products. Irigoyen is a computer programmer II for the Information Technology Services Department at KCC and also has taught at Joliet Junior College. She has several Microsoft Certifications, a bachelor’s degree in information technology from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio, and is pursuing a master’s degree in management information systems at Governors State University in University Park.

Computer class note: Because of the amount of content covered in such a short time, you must attend the first session of your computer course. If you have a conflict, please call Grace Conway at 815-802-8207 to learn about other enrollment options.


Social Networking Learn how to share your interests while protecting your privacy on Social networking sites such as Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Twitter and Pinterest. This class is for people new to social networking sites who want a better understanding of how to use them to easily communicate, share photos, information, recipes and more! We’ll discuss accessing the sites, setting up an account, using features of the site, setting security rights, posting/messaging, and adding contacts. This class is intended for people with computer experience, but new to social networking. Participants must have an email account prior to class. Instructor: Jennifer Irigoyen.

Saturday, March 22 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • KCC Room D121LECT 9724.K16 • $49

Introduction to Personal ComputersDo you have a new computer? Are you thinking about getting one for the first time? This seminar will provide answers to your questions about hardware, memory and storage. You’ll learn how to work with files and folders and use the mouse and disk storage. Find out how to choose and install software applications and discover how they are different from operating systems. No typing or computer experience necessary. Instructor: Kris Condon.

Class note: 8 ISBE CPDUs available to Illinois teachers.

Tuesday & Thursday • Jan. 21 & 23 5:30-9:30 p.m. • KCC Room D122 DAPR 331A.Q16 $125, includes text.

Introduction to Microsoft® Windows 7 Learn the fundamentals of the Windows 7 operating system, including using My Computer; working with folder hierarchies; creating and managing files and folders; working with removable media, such as flash drives, CDs and DVDs; using basic applications such as WordPad and Paint; and customizing the Windows desktop using Control Panel. Instructor: Kris Condon.

Class note: Prerequisite is Introduction to PCs or equivalent experience. 8 ISBE CPDUs available to Illinois teachers.

Tuesday & Thursday • Jan. 28 & 305:30-9:30 p.m. • KCC Room D122 DAPR 364A.Q16 $125, includes text.

Introduction to Microsoft® Word 2010 Learn how to efficiently use the Word window; edit documents; move and copy text; distinguish between character and paragraph formatting; create and manage tables; control page layout features—including headers and footers, margins, and page breaks; and proof and print documents. Microsoft Office Specialist examination objectives will be covered. Instructor: Kris Condon. Class notes: Prerequisite is Introduction to Microsoft

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Windows or equivalent experience. 8 ISBE CPDUs available to Illinois teachers.

Tuesday & Thursday • Feb. 25 & 275:30-9:30 p.m. • KCC Room D122 DAPR 333A.Q16$125, includes text.

Intermediate Microsoft® Word 2010 You’ll use Microsoft Word even more effectively after you’ve learned about formatting sections of documents; creating columns; creating headers and footers, graphics and objects; formatting tables; integrating Word with Excel data; creating, modifying and applying styles; printing labels and envelopes; creating and managing templates; and managing revisions. Microsoft Office Specialist examination objectives will be covered. Instructor: Kris Condon.

Class notes: Prerequisite is Introduction to Microsoft Word or equivalent experience. 8 ISBE CPDUs available to Illinois teachers.

Tuesday & Thursday • March 4 & 65:30-9:30 p.m. • KCC Room D122 DAPR 334A.Q16 $125, includes text.

Introduction to Microsoft® Excel 2010 Topics in this course include understanding the Excel window, entering and editing data, modifying and formatting worksheets, using functions, choosing printing options, creating charts, and using the basic web capabilities of Excel. Microsoft Office Specialist examination objectives will be covered. Instructor: Kris Condon.

Class notes: Prerequisite is Introduction to Microsoft Windows or equivalent experience. 8 ISBE CPDUs available to Illinois teachers.

Tuesday & Thursday • Feb. 11 & 135:30-9:30 p.m. • KCC Room D122 DAPR 332A.Q16$125, includes text.

Intermediate Microsoft® Excel 2010Users will learn how to manipulate large worksheets, use multiple worksheets and workbooks, customize Excel, apply advanced formatting, use Excel as a list manager, perform advanced charting options, use auditing and comments features, and create and manage templates. Microsoft Office Specialist examination objectives will be covered. Instructor: Kris Condon.

Class notes: Prerequisite is Introduction to Microsoft Excel or equivalent experience. 8 ISBE CPDUs available to Illinois teachers.

Tuesday & Thursday • March 18 & 205:30-9:30 p.m. • KCC Room D122DAPR 325A.Q16$125, includes text.

The Nuts and Bolts of a Resume Learn about the components of resumes as well as different resume styles.

Monday, Feb. 101-2 p.m. • KCC Room D123LECT 9034.A16

Monday, March 241-2 p.m. • KCC Room D123FREE • LECT 9034.A26

How to Choose a Career You’ll determine what is important to you through discussion of values, interests, personality and skills. Determining what is important to you is a major step toward answering the question, “What kind of work do I want to do for the rest of my life?” Instructor: Emily Skelly. Wednesday, Feb. 51-2 p.m. • KCC Room D123FREE • LECT 9051.A16

Write a Cover Letter That Gets NoticedLearn about the components of a successful cover letter. Monday, Feb. 241-2 p.m.KCC Room D123FREE • LECT 9052.A16

NEW! Preparing for an Interview When You Have a RecordLearn the steps ex-offenders can take before interviews so they're ready to sell themselves as capable and dependable employees.

Monday, March 171-2 p.m. • KCC Room D124FREE • LECT 9980.A16

From Job Fair to Job OfferLearn how to prepare for, and get the most out of, KCC’s job fair.Monday, March 31-2 p.m. • KCC Room D123FREE • LECT 9057.A16

I Have an Interview... Now What?Learn to prepare for a successful interview.

Thursday, April 101-2 p.m. • KCC Room D124FREE • LECT 9035.A16

Career ExplorationThis course is for high school and college students who have not committed to a college major and want to explore their options. Topics include a self-assessment, options for college majors and careers, non-traditional careers, and creating action plans. Instructor: Emily Skelly.Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 18, 20, 25 & 271-2:30 p.m. • KCC Room D122FREE • LECT 9061.A16

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Job Fair9 a.m. - noon

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These seminars lead to participants having a successful

experience at the Kankakee Community College Job Fair, 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday, April 3.

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It’s a good timeto start a businessCome learn what it takes.We offer FREE and low-cost assistance.

Whether you are starting a home-based business, a retail store, a large enterprise with a number of employees or a technology-based company, our business consultants will help you out. The Small Business Development Center welcomes owners, managers or pre-venture entrepreneurs thinking of starting or expanding a business in Illinois.

SBDC ServicesHere’s a partial list of services to assist you:• Developing a new business• Buying an existing business• Expanding a current business• Troubleshoot problems with your current business

Pre-Business WorkshopFor just $10, this seminar will provide first-hand advice on what to expect when starting a small business. Bring your questions and learn about free services to assist you in your business venture. Pre-Business Workshops will be offered on Feb. 12 and March 19. For more information, see Page 10.

The Illinois Small Business Development Center at KCC is part of a statewide network of small business resource providers, collaborating with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Service Corps of Retired Executives.

For an appointment or more information, contact Ken Crite email [email protected] or phone 815-802-8222.


Small Business Development CenterNEW! Getting Started with Pinterest for BusinessPopular new social network Pinterest is not just for stay-at-home moms with a penchant for crafts and cooking. Many businesses are taking advantage of Pinterest’s highly visual and viral platform to build brand awareness, enhance reputation and drive e-commerce. In this two hour session, you’ll learn what Pinterest is; who is using it; how to use Pinterest for a business; and the best type of content to share.

Wednesday, Feb. 195-7 p.m. • KCC Room D124SBDC 9110.Q16 • $35

Social Media Marketing Made Simple This information-packed seminar offers a basic review of essential strategies and best practices a business or organization should understand to successfully get started with social media marketing.

Wednesday, March 195-7 p.m. • KCC Room D124LECT 9046.A16 • $35

Pre-Business WorkshopThis seminar will provide first-hand advice on what to expect when starting a small business. Bring your questions and learn about free services to assist you in your business venture

Wednesday, Feb. 12 • 6-8 p.m. KCC Room D151SBDC 9000.Q16 • $10 Wednesday, March 19 • 6-8 p.m. KCC Room D151 SBDC 9000.Q26 • $10

How to Promote Your Business on a Shoestring BudgetMany times, small business owners have limited funds to advertise and market their business. This session will share tips to market and promote your business with limited funds. Participate in an open discussion and learn new ideas to market and promote your business without spending all of the profits.

Wednesday, March 266-8 p.m. • KCC Room D123SBDC 9010.Q16 • $10

Professional Development

Please call 815-802-8204 with workshop suggestions or if you can teach a nursing continuing education workshop.



Financing Your Small BusinessInterested in small business financing? Find out what the bank will expect in your business proposal, how to properly prepare a small business loan proposal, and available, free, resources to assist you with the process.

Thursday, February 206 -8 p.m. • KCC Room D123SBDC 9120.Q16 • $10

Record Keeping for Small BusinessAt this seminar, small business owners will learn how to get their financial affairs in order, including finding files and records and perfecting a bookkeeping system. Participants will learn how to set up and use a manual bookkeeping system; the advantages of using computer software to track expenses; basic record keeping requirements for payroll; setting up a filing system that works; and understanding basic terms that bankers and accountants use. Instructor: Susan Legris, C.P.A.

Tuesday, Feb. 256-8 p.m. • KCC Room D123SBDC 9006.Q16$40, includes materials.

Industry and SafetyElectrical Safety Awareness NFPA 70E Non-QualifiedDesigned for all employees, this four-hour workshop provides an understanding of electricity and focuses on increased awareness and presentation of industrial and home accidents. Instructor: Paul Seidlitz.Friday, Feb. 218 a.m. - noon • KCC Room D123OSHA 9020.A16 • $60

Electrical Safety Awareness NFPA 70E QualifiedThis workshop in advanced electrical awareness is designed to provide electrical safety certification for employees who require the skills, knowledge and abilities to work safely in an environment of energized electrical equipment. It fulfills the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) mandate stated in 29 CFR 1910 for electrical safety training for “qualified” personnel who work on energized circuits.

Friday, March 21 8 a.m. - noon • KCC Room D123 OSHA 9060.A16 • $60

NEW! OSHA’s Knocking—Are You Ready? This seminar reviews the employer’s responsibilities in complying with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards. The inspection procedure will be discussed and the employer’s rights reviewed. The “Top 10” OSHA violations will be reviewed. Instructor: Paul Seidlitz.Friday, March 79-11 a.m. • KCC Room D123OSHA 9080.A16 • $30

New! Mold/Indoor Clean Air Act 4 hourThe requirements of the Indoor Clean Air act will be reviewed as well as approved methods to meet the requirements. The hazards associated with mold will be reviewed and methods of remediation discussed. Instructor: Paul Seidlitz.

Friday, March 218 a.m. - noon • KCC RoomOSHA 9070.A16 • $60

Basic WeldingIf you are interested in making metal artwork, patio furniture, completing auto restorations or completing basic repairs and fence work, this class is for you. This hands-on class will introduce you to these types of welding: ARC, MIG, TIG, oxy-acetylene torch, and plasma cutting. Topics will include safety, types of equipment, and techniques. Safety glasses, helmets and gloves are provided. Instructor: Mark Stevenson.Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 25 & 268 a.m. - 3 p.m. KCC Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Center, 2580 S. Route 45/52, Kankakee • Room MT20WELD 332D.K16 • $175

Microsoft® Office Specialist CertificationEarn the credential to show you can effectively and productively use Microsoft Office applications. With Microsoft Office Specialist certification, you also demonstrate your comprehensive skills and ability to complete a range of tasks. Microsoft Office Specialist Certification is recognized and respected as a standard for validating expertise with Microsoft Office products.

KCC offers: Microsoft Office Specialist testing in all Office 2010 products including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook, and all Office 2007 products leading to the Microsoft Office Specialist Credential. The cost is $150 (a $25 saving off the suggested retail price). Ask about the college credit by examination option for the cost of one credit hour.For a list of courses which prepare you for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams, or for more information, phone Kris Condon at 815-802-8216 or email [email protected].

KCC IS THE ONLY AUTHORIZED TESTING CENTER IN THE KANKAKEE-IROQUOIS COUNTY AREA.


NEW! Forklift Train-the-TrainerLearn how to inform, train and evaluate new or experienced forklift operators in order to meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) code. You will receive training materials, sample tests, and numerous handouts to help train forklift operators. Topics will include: required knowledge base for trainers; specific lift truck-related safety topics; workplace-related safety topics; documentation of training; and driver's skills evaluation process. This class does not include forklift driving. It will help your trainer design the skills component of your in-house drivers' training to meet OSHA code.

Tuesday, Feb. 258 a.m. - noon • KCC Room D123OSHA 9050.A16$99, includes materials.

Commercial Truck DrivingThis course prepares individuals with little or no commercial driving experience to obtain a commercial driver’s license. Endorsement preparation will include state and federal regulations, log books, map reading, trip planning and complete vehicle training to prepare individuals for the Class A license road test administered by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office. Classroom lectures, demonstrations, behind-the-wheel experience, background check, drug screening and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) are all included in the course fee. Upon successful completion of the course and exam, students are prepared for an entry-level position in the transportation industry. KCC works with many trucking companies that pre-hire students. In fact, most receive job offers before their training is completed!

4 week class: Monday-Friday • 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.8 week class: Monday-Friday • 6-10 p.m.$3,795, includes 160 hours of trainingInformation: phone 815-932-0211 or email [email protected]. The CDL office is at 231 E. Broadway in Bradley.

Career skillsSpanish Interpretation: LegalThis course focuses on the practical fundamentals of legal interpretation. Role-playing practice of the three standard modes of interpreting (simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation) will be used in a variety of legal scenarios: trials, criminal court sessions, immigration procedures and depositions. Students will learn and practice note taking, perform memory and vocabulary building exercises and begin developing personal glossaries. Students will learn the ethical and protocol standards for legal interpreters. Participants must be fluent in both English and Spanish before enrollment. A Legal Spanish-English dictionary is necessary for the class. Instructor: Lupita Sorich.

Mondays, Feb. 3 to March 24 (no class Feb. 17, March 10)6-9 p.m. • KCC Room D214SPAN 341D.Q1 $249, includes materials.


GMAW (MIG) Welding Beginning welders will gain a basic understanding of gas metal arc welding (GMAW) in this course. After finishing, welders will be able to explain and perform the principles of GMAW. In addition, participants will weld various joint designs in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions on both mild steel and aluminum. Instructor: Mark Stevenson.

Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 8 & 98 a.m. - 3 p.m. KCC Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Center, 2580 S. Route 45/52, Kankakee • Room MT20WELD 321A.K16$175, includes materials.

GTAW (TIG) Welding After this course, beginning welders will gain a basic understanding of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and be able to explain and perform the principles of GTAW. In addition, participants will weld various joint designs in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions on both mild steel and aluminum. Instructor: Mark Stevenson.

Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 & 168 a.m. - 3 p.m. KCC Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Center, 2580 S. Route 45/52, Kankakee • Room MT20WELD 331A.K16$175, includes materials.

2nd Annual Options Center for Independent Living Empowerment SeminarLearn tips, tools and techniques to promote an accessible society. There are 54 million Americans living with a disability. Options Center for Independent Living, serving Kankakee and Iroquois counties, understands how to advance the lives of people with disabilities. Topics will include accessibility; empowerment skills; making the workplace, home and classroom more adaptable; and much more. Seminar includes four guest speakers, informative booth displays, light breakfast and a boxed lunch.

Class notes: 7 contact hours will be awarded to nurses, teachers, social workers, counselors, nursing home administrators, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and respiratory therapists. Seating is limited. Register by March 28. Special accommodations provided upon request if requested by March 21.

Friday, April 11 • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. • KCC Iroquois RoomRegistration and 7 contact hours, $60, HLTH 574A.A16Registration only, $30, HLTH 574A.A26Registration for current college students, $15, HLTH 574A.A36


Medical Transcription EditorDevelop the knowledge and skills of quality medical tran-scriptionists, plus add the specialized skill set of medical transcription editors. The focus is on keyboarding, medical terminology, language, grammar, and editing skills to work with speech recognition technology. Cost includes foot pedal, text companion, BenchMark KB 15-month subscription, AHDI 15-month membership, student support, placement assistance and career guidance.• 19 course modules• 640 hours of curriculum training• Complete this program within 1 year. It can be finished in 4 months of full-time study.Fee: $2,795, Payment plans are available. Also, choose between receiving a laptop or $300 off tuition.

New! ICD-10 FastTrack CourseMedical coders who want to stay current and successful in the industry must have ICD-10 training by Oct. 1, 2014. The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) recommend that coders have both biomedical sciences and code set training. This course is for new and experienced medical coders. It includes reference books, text companion and student support.• 19 course modules• 141 hours of curriculum training• Complete this program within 1 year. It can be finished in 4 months of full-time study.Fee: $695.

NEW! Pharmacy TechnicianThis training will help you learn pharmacology, pharmacy law, Retail and institutional pharmacy, prescription filling, pharmaceutical calculations, compounding and more. The focus is on skills to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam and start working as soon as you graduate. Cost includes six-volume series of textbooks, a comprehensive pocket guide for technicians drug reference and support in securing a job.• 285 hours of curriculum training• Opportunity to participate in an externship with CVS or Walgreens pharmacies.• Complete this program within 6 months. It can be finished in 3 months of full-time study.Fee: $1,995.

Career Step Online Training

Call 815-802-8206 to register for these classes.

For information, contact Continuing Education and Career Services at 815-802-8206 or

visit www.careerstep.com/kcc/.


Training for the Trainer Whether you are preparing to be a professional trainer, or you do a bit of training as a part of your job, you’ll want to be prepared. Learn to create and deliver engaging, compelling workshops that will encourage your participants to come back for more. The best trainers start with thorough preparation, then make an exciting presentation, and complete the cycle with a follow-up. You’ll learn to make the process seem effortless as you determine what your employees’ training needs are; build simple training outlines and handouts to use; find creative ways of teaching skills; and evaluate the training event. Instructor: Kris Condon.

Wednesdays, Feb. 12, 19, 26 & March 512:30-4:30 p.m. • KCC Room D122BSNS 313D.A16$199, includes materials.

Project Management

Series

To register, phone 815-802-8207.

Essentials of Project ManagementThurs. & Fri., April 24 & 25

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • KCC Room D124 • $439

Advanced Project ManagementThurs. & Fri., May 1 & 2

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • KCC Room D124 • $439

PMP® Exam PreparationFriday, May 9

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • KCC Room D124 • $325

Introduction to Microsoft ProjectThursday, May 8

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • KCC Room D124 $125, includes book

The Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential is

the most important industry-recognized certification for project managers.

For registration and information: 815-802-820714


CNA Re-Certification A process for those who are no longer on the Illinois Health Care Worker Registry.

4-steps to re-certify:1. Contact the Illinois Department of Public Health at 217-785-5133 or email [email protected] and ask if you are eligible to recertify. If yes, request a recertification packet.

2. Complete a fingerprint-based criminal history records check. Fingerprint background check cost varies based upon the IDPH-vendor the applicant chooses. Do not proceed to the next step until the criminal history check is successfully completed.

3. Schedule a date and time to complete the 21 manual skills test with an IDPH-approved evaluator. The cost for the 21 manual skills test is $199. To schedule a time, contact KCC’s Office of Continuing Education and Career Services at 815-802-8207. Upon successful completion of the manual skills test, IDPH will mail you a second packet to register for the written exam.

4. Register to take the written exam. The written exam fee is $65. To receive a list of dates for the written test, contact KCC’s Health Careers Division at 815-802-8800.

Spring 2014 training: Hair Extensions and Long Hair StylesMonday, Feb. 10 • 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

KCC Room D151 • 3 Contact Hours

Spring Trend CollectionMonday, April 7 • 6:30-9 p.m. • KCC Room D151

2.5 Contact Hours

All classes are subject to change.

For more information about these seminars and the local affiliate, find them on Facebook at

Cosmetologist Illinois Bourbonnais.

Training Opportunities for Cosmetologists

Cosmetologist Illinois is an independent association of salon professionals throughout Illinois.

The #25 Bourbonnais CI Affiliate holds continuing education seminars in conjunction with KCC.

Highway Construction Careers Training Program

(Funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation, administered by the Illinois Community College Board)

About the programA Highway Construction Careers Training Program has been implemented to increase the number of minorities, women and disadvantaged individuals working on IDOT highway construction projects.

The training consists of an intensive 12-week tuition-free program to learn the skills necessary for acceptance into the highway construction trades and the opportunity for a career with high wage earning potential. This pre-apprenticeship training course includes, but is not limited to:• Math for the trades • Job readiness • Technical skills coursework• OSHA 10 certification

Career opportunities:• Laborers • Equipment operators • Ironworkers • Carpenters • Cement masons • Electricians • Plumbers • Painters • Inspectors & Testers

Contact:John Willard • [email protected] Construction Careers Training Program at KCC

Learn more at www.kcc.edu/hcctp

15For registration and information: 815-802-8207


NEW! Powerful Healing Tools: Medicinal Herbs, Homeopathy and Flower EssencesAs an introduction to the use of medicinal herbs, homeopathy, and flower essences, this course will expand your understanding of an array of effective holistic approaches to healing and health. The use of medicinal plants pre-dates recorded history and is practiced in every culture around the world. Homeopathy and flower essences are considered “vibrational medicine.” They are highly diluted substances, which make them non-toxic. They trigger the body’s natural systems of healing. Homeopathy has been practiced for more than 200 years to address specific symptoms, and it is based on the “law of similars” (like cures like). The founder of flower essence therapy, Dr. Edward Bach, was a pioneer in understanding the connection of emotions with physical health. Flower essences treat the underlying emotional causes of disease. Instructor: Candice Chaffee. Class notes: 6.5 contact hours awarded to nurses, professional counselors/clinical counselors, and respiratory care technicians.

Friday, Feb. 289 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.HLTH 585A.A16$69, includes materials and contact hours.

Grant Writing Earning grant money is highly competitive, and very important in program and capital projects for non-profits and tax-supported agencies. You will learn about the variety of funders and where to find them; key requirements funders have; emerging trends in grant making; how an organization or agency must position itself for successful grant seeking; critical thinking before writing a proposal; effective methods to project and measure outcomes; and the six components of a winning proposal. Upon completion, you will have a greater chance of success in presenting the needs of the people you serve and of receiving the funding needed to be successful. Instructor: Marcia Reed-Woodard.

Thursday, April 3 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • KCC Room D123 MGMT 308A.A16 $89, includes materials.

NEW! Your Leadership JourneyMaking the transition from individual contributor to leader is both exciting and challenging. Unfortunately, we often promote individuals based on their hard work, and they struggle because being a leader is a career change, not just a slight shift in the work they do. This course arms new and prospective leaders with the knowledge and skills they need to confront the challenges they will face early in their leadership careers. Learners will be introduced to three leadership differentiators that are most important to building a positive reputation as well as contributing to the organization’s success. Instructor: Maribeth Hearn.

Friday, Feb. 288 a.m. - noon • KCC Room D214LEAD 9020.A16 • $145

NEW! Communicating for Leadership SuccessOrganizations need leaders who can do more and be more in order to succeed in today’s complex environment. They need front line leaders with strong interpersonal skills who can get things done by mobilizing and engaging others. This course helps leaders learn the interaction essentials they need to handle a variety of challenges and opportunities they encounter in the workplace and beyond. Instructor: Maribeth Hearn.

Friday, March 288 a.m. - noon • KCC Room D214LEAD 9030.A16 • $145

NEW! Setting Goals & Reviewing ResultsAchieving business results requires aligning an employee’s individual goals with overall organizational strategy. Leaders must help people see how their efforts contribute to the success or failure of the organization. This course helps leaders drive performance and accountability by helping people understand what is expected of them and gaining their commitment to achieving it. When leaders conduct effective discussions on expectations, people feel more motivated to perform well because they see how their efforts make a difference. Instructor: Maribeth Hearn.

Friday, April 188 a.m. - noon • KCC Room D123LEAD 9040.A16 • $145

NEW! Driving ChangeDelegation is a critical skill for leaders in today’s “do more with less” business environment. Fewer resources, changing motivations, virtual employees and global workforces are just a few of the challenges leaders face as they attempt to meet ever-increasing workplace demands. In this course, leaders learn the skills you need to address challenges, gain commitment, develop individual skills and abilities, and enhance the overall capability and capacity of teams. Instructor: Maribeth Hearn.

Friday, May 168 a.m. - noon • KCC Room D123LEAD 9050.A16 • $145

Management Series

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A New Approach to Stress and Life ManagementThis course can change your life. As many people in Western cultures suffer from too much stress, very few of us have been taught constructive ways to manage the demands of daily activities. Here’s your chance to change things! This seminar offers refreshing and innovative strategies to reduce, prevent, and manage your stress. We will examine self-limiting beliefs and patterns of thinking, as well as learn what our reactions to stress reveal about our inner lives. Through Eastern philosophies of introspection, you will learn to restore authenticity and peace of mind, to identify the true sources of stress, and how to re-program behavioral responses. Also, Toltec ancient wisdom in The Four Agreements and numerous methods for re-connecting with our natural environment will be studied. Suggested readings prior to class are: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz and The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer.

Class notes: 6.5 contact hours will be awarded to nurses, social workers, professional counselors/clinical counselors, physical therapists and occupational therapists. IAODAPCA (BOC) contact hours have been applied for and are pending.

Thursday, March 279 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • KCC Room D124HLTH 476A.A13$69, includes materials & contact hours

Detoxifying your Body and Living EnvironmentThe toxicity load is deteriorating our health and quality of life. Over the last hundred years, thousands of unresearched chemicals have been introduced into our food, water, medicine, and environment. The average person now carries a "body burden" of 700 or more synthetic chemicals, including Teflon residues, plastics, and dozens of pesticides. This course will examine common chemicals that are sabotaging our bodies, homes, and environment. More importantly, we will explore ways to minimize our exposure, detoxify our bodies, and replace common personal care and cleaning products with natural, non-toxic ingredients. Instructor: Candice Chaffee.

Class notes: 6.5 contact hours will be awarded to nurses, nursing home administrators, professional counselors/clinical counselors, social workers, respiratory care technicians, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.

Wednesday, April 239 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • KCC Room D123HLTH 575A.A16$69, includes materials and contact hours.

Parish Nurse/Faith Community Nurse Preparation CourseThis course is based on the curriculum developed through the International Parish Nurse Resource Center. Core concepts include individual spiritual formation and growth, professionalism, health and wholeness, and incorporation of community culture and diversity in a health ministry. This program is developed from a Judeo-Christian theological framework, but is applicable to and respectful of other faith traditions. The use of the nursing process is applied to the unique characteristics of parish nursing. The nurse will learn techniques to deal with a broad range of health issues encountered in the faith community. In addition, the content includes how to develop and sustain a parish nursing practice. Prerequisites: Participant must be a registered nurse with a current license or a student in a baccalaureate nursing education program. Instructor: Helen Chigaros.

Fridays, Jan. 24, Feb. 21 & March 28: 5-9 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 25, Feb. 22 & March 29: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 1-4 p.m.Held at Wesley United Methodist Church, BradleyHLTH 330K.16$99, includes materials.

NEW! Immunology SimplifiedThis is the perfect introduction to the immune system and its functions. It includes HLA antibodies, tissue typing for transplant surgery, recognition of specific pathogens, T-cell memory, antibodies produced by plasma cells, function of the macrophage antigen processing cell, and the presentation of the antigens to the cells of the immune system. B lymphocytes, plasma cells, antibodies, T lymphocytes, and Natural Killer cells will be dis¬cussed and correlated with clinical conditions including leukemias, lymphomas, HIV, Tuberculosis, and drugs made from antibodies (IVIG, monoclonal antibodies). Time will be spent discussing monoclonal antibodies used in neurology, ophthalmology, cardiology, oncology, virology and more. The seminar will include how vaccines work, and how long they last. Immunopathology will be discussed according to type. The aging immune system will also be discussed. Instructor: Barb Bancroft.

Class note: 6 contact hours awarded to nurses, nursing home administrators, social workers, professional counselors/clinical counselors, and respiratory care technicians.

Thursday, March 208:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • KCC Iroquois Room HLTH 584A.A16$89, includes materials and contact hours.

Our instructor Candice Chaffee Candice Chaffee is a certified master herbalist, natural health professional and has studied and practiced holistic health for 25 years. She divides her time between teaching, public speaking and natural health consulting. Chaffee has been a guest lecturer at numerous conferences as well as the Medical College of Virginia, School of Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University, Wesleyan University, KCC and Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.



NEW! Mental Health First Aid Co-sponsored with Thresholds This groundbreaking public education program helps identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. It is managed, operated, and disseminated by the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the Missouri Department of Mental Health. The interactive course presents an overview of mental illness and substance use disorders, introduces risk factors and warning signs, and looks at common treatments. You will learn a 5-step action plan to help individuals in crisis connect with appropriate care. The course is for audiences including: primary care professionals, employers and business leaders, faith communities, school personnel and educators, state police and corrections officers, nursing home staff, mental health authorities, state policymakers, volunteers, young people, families and the general public.

Class notes: 7 contact hours will be awarded to nurses, professional counselors/clinical counselors, and social workers. 7 CPDUs will be awarded to teachers. IAODAPCA contact hours have been applied for and are pending.

Friday, Feb. 7, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. KCC Iroquois Room • HLTH 586A.A16 $45, includes training materials, contact hours and lunch.

This training is offered in partnership with the Mental Health Committee of the parternship for a Healthy Community Initiative.

Meet representatives of businesses which are hiring. Gather information and make a great first impression that can help you gain employment!

For more information, phone 815-802-8206 or email [email protected] workshops on Page 8 to help you prepare for the Job Fair.

Job fair website: www.kcc.edu/jobfair

Kankakee Community College

Sponsored by KCC’s Office of Continuing Education & Career Services

Spring Job FairThursday, April 3

9 a.m. - noonKCC College Center



NEW! Dementia Communication TechniquesThis class focuses on creating a culture of communication to meet the needs of and aid in successful interactions with people who have dementia. Trough dementia sensitization exercises to create understanding and validation therapy techniques, the participant will learn how to step into their world. Instructor: Tami Neuman. Class notes: 6 contact hours awarded to nurses, nursing home administrators, respiratory care, occupational therapy and physical therapy professionals. Friday, March 288:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. • KCC Room D123 HLTH 587A.A16 • $60, includes materials.

CPR Health Care Provider This course provides the information, training, demonstration and practice necessary to pass the CPR Health Care Provider written examination and perform adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation acceptable to the American Heart Association (AHA). Instructor: Sheree Wertz.

Class notes: After successful completion, participants will receive an AHA certification card. No refunds are given after the registration deadline.

Saturday, Feb. 88 a.m. - noon • KCC Iroquois RoomWELL 9006.K16 • $105, includes required textbook.

Wednesday, March 55-9 p.m. • KCC Room D123WELL 9006.Q16 • $105, includes required textbook.

Food Sanitation and SafetyThis course emphasizes food protection through sanitation training. You will learn proper food care for food service establishments. Successful completion of the course’s qualifying examination qualifies individuals for Illinois Department of Public Health certification.

Class note: Participants must fulfill course and testing requirements to be eligible for certification. If you do not pass the exam the first time, you can pay $35 to re-take the class and exam.

Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan 20, 22, 27 & 295-10 p.m. • KCC Room D124HLTH 520D.Q16 $175, includes book and test.

Saturdays, Feb. 22 & March 18 a.m. - 5 p.m. • KCC Room D211HLTH 520D.A16$175, includes book and test.

Fridays, March 28 & April 48 a.m. - 5 p.m. • KCC Room D124HLTH 520D.A16$175, includes book and test.

Food Sanitation Re-certificationThis is a refresher course for those who are state certified and need to re-certify. An Illinois Department of Public Health-approved syllabus is used, and a core curriculum is followed.

Class note: You must bring your current certification identification number and photo identification to class.

Tuesday, Jan. 2111 a.m. - 4 p.m. • KCC Room D124FOOD 9000.A16 • $60

Saturday, March 18 a.m. - 1 p.m. • KCC Room D124FOOD 9000.K16 • $60

LanguagesBasic Spanish Conversation – Part oneThis eight-week course is designed to bring English speakers to a beginning level of communication skills in Spanish. It is effective in providing a strong base for individuals looking to have some fun and expand their minds. Instructor: TrisTara Diaz.

Class notes: 16 contact hours available to nurses, nursing home administrators, social workers, professional counselors/clinical counselors, respiratory care technicians, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Participants must attend all sessions to receive full contact hours.

Tuesdays • Jan. 28 to March 25 (no class March 11)6-8 p.m. • KCC Room D212 SPAN 331D.Q16 $99, includes handouts.

Deaf Sign I – Part OneThere are many ways to communicate, but the art of sign language is one of the most eloquent. You will learn the English alphabet, vocabulary and sentence structure (time permitting). Instructor: Janet Hanson.

Class note: 14 ISBE CPDUs available to Illinois teachers. 14 contact hours available to nurses, nursing home administrators, social workers, professional counselors/clinical counselors, respiratory care technicians, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Participants must attend all sessions to receive full contact hours.

Tuesdays • Jan. 28-March 18 (no class March 11)6:30-8:30 p.m. • KCC Room D124HLTH 316D.Q16$89, plus textbook, which must be purchased prior to the first class at the KCC bookstore.

19For registration and information: 815-802-8207

SAVE THE DATE!Saturday, March 29 • Focus Childcare ConferenceA full-day, interactive conference for everyone who works with children from birth to age 12.

Saturday, March 29 at KCC, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Come and learn how to weave the threads of excellence and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) into everyday learning activities for infants, toddlers and children up to age 8.

$50 per participant includes continuing education credits, conference materials, continental breakfast and lunch. Student price: $25.

To register, contact Continuing Ed & Career Services at 815-802-8207.

Small Business Development Center at KCC

The Universal Family Flag (TUFF)Louis Thomas created the first and only registered universal family flag and universal symbol for family and marriage. Thomas and his family offer the “TUFF Pillow” which displays The Universal Family Flag (TUFF) logo. TUFF also stands for True Unit For Family.“Family and marriage is the greatest form of government in the world based on love,” Thomas said. “This idea came to me in a dream in 2007. Our goal is to make this symbol and brand the most recognizable symbol in the world. We are beginning with pillows because this is something that we can do as a family to create a viable home based business and brand that will become a global product line that we will eventually license.” The Thomases can customize the TUFF pillow for any occasion and color scheme. They recently launched a school spirit line with pillows and throw blankets in school colors. They also will embroider names, slogans and school mascots. “There is almost nothing that we can't do,” Thomas said. Contact The Universal Family Flag at 815-450-8254 or www.the-universal-family-flag.com.

For more information about the Small Business Development Center at KCC, contact Ken Crite at 815-802-8222 or email [email protected].

The Illinois Small Business Development Center programs were developed through a partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and Kankakee Community College

as a service to all Illinois small businesses under cooperative agreement #0-7620-0014-17.

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For Teachers A new section begins each month. For a complete listing and to view class information and objectives go to www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc, click “Courses,” and then “Teaching and Education.”

Ready, Set, Read!A learning specialist shows you how to develop successful readers and writers. Ask for CPDUs when registering. Cost is $94.

Solving Classroom Discipline ProblemsA veteran teacher reveals the secrets to an orderly classroom, including a step-by-step approach to effective, positive discipline. Ask for CPDUs when registering. Cost is $94.

Creating K-12 Learning MaterialsLearn to increase student performance and earn extra income by converting your ideas for instructional aides into reality. Ask for CPDUs when registering. Cost is $94.

Survival Kit for New TeachersA veteran instructor shares the secrets for success in your first years of teaching. Ask for CPDUs when registering.Cost is $94.

Using the Internet in the ClassroomDiscover how using the Internet can make teaching easier for you and more relevant to your students. Ask for CPDUs when registering. Cost is $94.

Integrating Technology in the K-5 ClassroomTake your teaching to another level with fun new ways to incorporate technology into lesson plans. Ask for CPDUs when registering. Cost is $94.

Understanding AdolescentsUnlock the secrets of the adolescent mind to improve relations. Ask for CPDUs when registering. Cost is $94.

Microsoft PowerPoint in the ClassroomMotivate your students and enrich your lessons by bringing PowerPoint into your classroom. Ask for CPDUs when registering. Cost is $94.

The Creative ClassroomEnrich your teaching talents and encourage your students’ creative thinking as you learn to turn your classroom into a creative classroom. Ask for CPDUs when registering. Cost is $94.

Where would you like to learn today? With online classes, you can enroll and learn anywhere there’s an internet connection. Enjoy ultimate flexibility! Start today!

Classes include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, links and more. These lists are just a sample of the courses that are offered. If you don’t see a topic you are interested in, please contact us for a complete list or go to www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc/. For more information or to register, phone 815-802-8207 or email [email protected].

Online ClassesCall 815-802-8207 to register


Online classes • Call 815-802-8207 to register

Microsoft Word in the ClassroomHarness the power of the most popular word processing program on the market and become a more productive and creative teacher. Ask for CPDUs when registering. Cost is $94.

Guided Reading and WritingAn accomplished teacher shares the secrets of turning guided reading strategies into opportunities for teaching writing. This professional development training will help you improve student literacy. Ask for CPDUs when registering. Cost is $94.

The Classroom ComputerLearn how to use the classroom computer to increase learning and motivate students. Ask for CPDUs when registering. Cost is $94.

Enhancing Language Development in ChildhoodEnrich the lives of your children by helping them become proficient speakers and thinkers. Ask for CPDUs when registering. Cost is $94.

Differentiated Instruction in the ClassroomImprove your ability to teach diverse learners with real-world examples from elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Ask for CPDUs when registering. Cost is $94.

Teaching Science Grades 4-6Increase your effectiveness as a science teacher for children in grades 4-6. Ask for CPDUs when registering. Cost is $94.

Teaching Math Grades 4-6Reinvent math instruction for grades 4-6 by bringing hands-on learning, inexpensive manipulatives, and real-world connections into your classroom. Ask for CPDUs when registering. Cost is $94.

Additional online courses for Teaching and Education • Teaching Students with Autism: Strategies – $94• Handling Medical Emergencies – $94• Homeschool with Success – $94

For business professionals and entrepreneurs Business Law for the Small Business OwnerLearn how to successfully protect your small business and solve most of the legal problems that may arise. Cost is $94.

Understanding the Human Resources FunctionLearn to handle basic human resource functions to ensure the best possible results. Cost is $94.

Employment Law FundamentalsLearn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire, evaluate, and manage employees. Cost is $94.

Marketing Your Business on the InternetAn e-commerce expert helps you develop an Internet marketing plan for your business. Cost is $94.

Creating a Successful Business PlanTurn your business ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success. Cost is $94.

Accounting FundamentalsGain a marketable new skill by learning the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and more Cost is $94.

Designing Effective WebsitesLearn powerful graphic design techniques and build Web sites that are both attractive and wickedly effective. Cost is $94.

Creating Web PagesLearn the basics of HTML so you can design, create, and post a site on the Web. Cost is $94.

Introduction to Business AnalysisLearn powerful techniques to improve your decision-making skills at work. Cost is $94.

Introduction to QuickBooksLearn how to quickly and efficiently gain control over the financial aspects of your business. Cost is $94.

Performing Payroll in QuickBooksLearn to create paychecks, pay tax liabilities, and produce dazzling payroll reports. Cost is $94.

Effective SellingLearn the secret to converting a potential customer into a long-term asset. Find out how to lay the groundwork for repeat business and your future success. Cost is $94.

For a complete list of online classes and to view information and objectives, go to

www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc New classes begin each month.


Online classes • Call 815-802-8207 to register

Additional online classes • Marketing Your Business on the Internet – $94

• Creating Web Pages – $94

• Designing Effective Websites – $94

• Creating a Classroom Website – $94• Introductory and intermediate Photoshop CS3 & CS4 – $94• Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2003/2007 – $94• Making Movies with Windows XP – $94• Introduction to PC Troubleshooting – $94• Introduction to PC Security – $94• Wireless Networking – $94• Basic A+ Certification Prep – $119• Intermediate A+ Certification Prep – $119• Advanced A+ Certification Prep – $119• GED Test Preparation – $94• GRE Preparation – $94• LSAT Preparation – $94• GMAT Preparation – $94• Genealogy Basics – $94• Making Age an Asset in Your Job Search – $94• Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search – $94

For Health Care Professionals –

• Certificate in Gerontology – $210• Certificate in Complementary and Alternative Medicine – $215• Certificate in Spirituality, Health, and Healing – $215• Certificate in Pain Assessment and Management – $177

Consider these facts:• Student satisfaction and course completion rates in Ed2Go classes are among the highest in the industry. More than 95% of our students say they’d take another course.

• You’re not “all alone” when taking an Ed2Go class. You can post questions for the instructor and discuss information with other students.

• A “Help” feature is included with each course.

• If you fall behind or have to be away for a while during the course and miss a quiz, there’s a two-week grace period to make it up.

• You can get a 10-day extension at the end of the course if needed.

Ready to learn online? Visit www.ed2go.com/kankakeecc & register today!

Additional online courses for business professionals and entrepreneurs • Get Paid to Travel – $94

• Creating a Successful Business Plan – $94 • Start and Operate your Own Home-Based Business – $94 • Real Estate Investing – $94 • Fundamentals of Supervision and Management I and II – $94 • Understanding the Human Resources Function – $94 • Six Sigma: Total Quality Applications – $94

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Personal enrichmentChicago Flower and Garden ShowThe Flower and Garden Show dates back to 1847 in Chicago. Join us for the 2014 show, “Do Green, Do Good.” The day is guaranteed to treat gardening enthusiasts and newcomers alike to the sights, scents and sounds of feature gardens with blooming perennials, annuals and trees while water features rustle throughout the Festival Halls of Chicago’s acclaimed Navy Pier. At the show, landscape designers and builders create realistic solutions in their feature gardens and displays to share the possibilities for gardens, yards and balconies. Vendors are available onsite with gardening gadgets and seeds.

Two departure points: KCC at 8:30 a.m.; and Country Inn & Suites in Manteno at 9 a.m. Leave Navy Pier at 3 p.m.

Friday, March 21TRAV 9020.F16$46, includes motor coach transportation and entrance to the show. Deaf Sign I – Part OneThere are many ways to communicate, but the art of sign language is one of the most eloquent. You will learn the English alphabet, vocabulary and sentence structure (time permitting). Instructor: Janet Hanson.

Class notes: 14 ISBE CPDUs available to Illinois teachers. 14 contact hours available to nurses, nursing home administrators, social workers, professional counselors/clinical counselors, respiratory care technicians, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Participants must attend all sessions to receive full contact hours.

Tuesdays • Jan. 28 to March 18 (no class March 11)6:30-8:30 p.m. • Room D124HLTH 316A.Q16$89, plus textbook, which must be purchased prior to the first class at the KCC bookstore.

KCC’s Illinois Concealed Carry Permit Training Course

Complete the requirements to apply for an Illinois Concealed Carry Permit.

• 16 hour program.• Classroom and fire range work included.• Ammunition, use of a firearm, and range fees included.• Instructors are NRA certified and approved to conduct Illinois Concealed Carry Firearms Training.• Weekend and weekday options.• Credit for prior training offered.• Satisfies requirements to apply for an Illinois Concealed Carry Permit. Important notes:Firearms Owner Identification (FOID) card required for enrollment. Additional registration requirements apply. To obtain an Illinois concealed carry permit, you must submit your course completion certificate along with other application materials to the Illinois State Police. Do not bring a firearm or ammunition to the college or to the range. Participants with prior training can reduce training time with proper proof.

To register or for more information, visit www.kcc.edu/concealedcarry or phone 815-802-8209.

Course number: LAWF 372


Safely Caring for Your Family Member The tenderness of a loved one’s touch can help a person who is struggling with the basics of daily living. Your training will include safely transferring someone from chair to bed without hurting the patient or yourself, giving bed baths, feeding someone, caring for their skin, becoming knowledgeable about common healthcare equipment, and understanding the stages of dementia. This hands-on workshop is being conducted by Hospice of Kankakee Valley members.

Wednesday, Feb. 19 1-3 p.m. • KCC Room M112 LECT 9500.A16 FREE, but registration is required.

Body SculptingYou’ll get a 30-minute blast of resistance training at each session of this fun class. Sessions will utilize bands and weights to help sculpt your core and lower body. Participants should wear workout clothes such as a T-shirt, shorts or sweat pants and gym shoes and bring an exercise mat. Locker rooms are available. Instructor: Yvonne Mills.

Mondays & Wednesdays • Jan. 13 to May 14Noon - 12:30 p.m. • KCC Room G107FITN 9000.A16 • $60

NEW! Revitalizing YogaThis yoga class will focus on revitalizing the energy centers of the body. Each asana series will focus on rejuvenating and replenishing ourselves. Individual's abilities and various yoga levels are welcome. The class will utilize breath, balancing postures, twists, hip openers and restorative poses. Enjoy a great fitness experience while letting go of your stress and tension through this yoga practice. Participants should wear workout clothes such as a T-shirt and sweat pants. Bring a yoga or exercise mat. Locker rooms are available. Instructor: Nancy Waldschmidt.

Mondays • Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24 & March 3 (no class Feb. 17)5:30-6:30 p.m. • KCC Room G107LECT 8040.Q16 • $39

Mondays • March 24, 31, April 7, 14 & 215:30-6:30 p.m. • KCC Room G107LECT 8040.Q26 • $39

Personal Enrichment

Basic Spanish Conversation – Part OneThis eight-week course is designed to bring an English speaker to a beginning level of communication skills in Spanish. This program is effective in providing a strong base for individuals looking to have some fun and expand their minds. Instructor: TrisTara Diaz.

Class notes: 16 contact hours available to nurses, nursing home administrators, social workers, professional counselors/clinical counselors, respiratory care technicians, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Participants must attend all sessions to receive full contact hours.

Tuesdays • Jan. 28 to March 25 (no class March 11)6-8 p.m. • KCC Room D212SPAN 331D.Q16$99, includes handouts.

NEW! Basic Spanish Conversation – Part TwoThis six-week course is designed to strength your beginning level of Spanish. Instructor: TrisTara Diaz.

Class notes: Prerequisite is Basic Spanish Conversation – Part One. 12 contact hours available to nurses, nursing home administrators, social workers, professional counselors/clinical counselors, respiratory care technicians, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Participants must attend all session to receive full contact hours.

Tuesdays • April 15 to May 206-8 p.m. • Room D124SPAN 331A.Q16$72, includes handouts.

Our instructorTrisTara DiazTrisTara Diaz has been teaching Spanish at the community level for more than 10 years. She learned Spanish while in the Peace Corps in Paraguay, and she lived in South America for four years. As an English speaker submersed into a Spanish speaking life, Diaz has seen immersion work and she uses it because of its effectiveness. She enjoys teaching Spanish as a way to create lines of communication between people of different languages and cultures.

WANTED: Enthusiastic Instructors

Do you have a special skill or topic to share? Instructors are needed to teach short-term continuing education courses – day or evening

For more information, email [email protected] or phone 815-802-8206.


Teachers are needed for College 4 Kids classes

Arts and crafts • Theater • NutritionReading • Science

College 4 Kids offers short-term classes for kids in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Classes will be

offered summer 2014.

For more information or to send your course proposal, contact Mary Posing

at [email protected]

Certified teachersWanted:

Time to MeditationMeditation is the art of relaxing and discovering one's own inner being. Meditation can help us transform our day-to-day life into a better, more meaningful and more fulfilling existence. It can help us reduce stress and focus on what is important. Come prepared to practice and focus on your meditation skills during each class. Instructor: Sue Eggerton.

Tuesdays • Feb. 4-257-8 p.m. • KCC Room D300LECT 9041.Q16 • $35

New! Questions and Answers about Writing and PublishingCome get answers to your questions about writing and publishing. Whether you are writing for fun or profit, this seminar will give you the answers to your questions. Glean knowledge from an author and publisher to help you attain the level of success you are trying to achieve.

Saturday, March 110 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • KCC Room D212WRIT 9020.A16 • $36

Personal Enrichment

Memoir Writing WorkshopDiscover and preserve your family stories. Use writing prompts, exercises and sharing techniques to capture memories. Learn how to find story ideas, organize your thoughts and experiences, enjoy the process, elicit stories from others and publish the results. This class is for new and experienced writers, and previous participants. The instructor, Beth LaMie, is a personal historian who enjoys helping people start writing their own fabulous family stories.

Wednesdays • April 16 to May 216-8 p.m. • Room D214LECT 9920.Q16$59, plus $15 material fee payable to the instructor at the first class. NEW! Women, Money, and Your Heart's DesireMany women are fearful they can't live or function without a man or someone else in their life. It is seen often in women who are widowed, divorced or pending divorce. Don’t stay stagnant! This seminar is a way to reach out and have the life you want, deserve and can have. Money issues and loneliness will be addressed and you can learn to alleviate those fears – and others – to attain your heart's desire. You are somebody! You are rich and rewarding in yourself!

Wednesdays, Feb. 5 to April 2 (no class March 12)7-8:30 p.m. • KCC Room D124FINC 9009.A16$64

NEW! The Art of the ObituaryBecause you know you better than anyone else, you can write a memorable obituary to summarize your life. This workshop helps you plan ahead while you have time to write an obituary that is personal, informative and perhaps even humorous. Learn the components of an obit as you say farewell to the world. The instructor, Beth LaMie, is a personal historian who helps people write the stories to be remembered by.Wednesdays • March 19 to April 91-3 p.m. • Room D151LECT 8060.A16 • $45

Write a Legacy Letter for Your FamilyLearn how to write a Legacy Letter for your family which includes personal values, family history, life lessons, achievements, and hopes for the future. Although a legacy letter is neither legal nor financial, to your loved ones, it is priceless. At the end of the course, you will have completed a legacy letter on archival paper. The instructor, Beth LaMie, is a personal historian who enjoys helping people write stories to be remembered.

Wednesdays • March 5 to April 910 a.m. - noon • Room D151LECT 9910.A13$59, plus $15 material fee payable to the instructor at the first class.


NEW! Get Organized, Stay Organized, and Save Money!Have you ever had to pay an extra charge on a credit card or bill because you paid it late? Do you ever run to the grocery store (again!) to pick up a few things that you forgot the last time you shopped? These practices cost you time and money. Learn how to get organized, stay organized, and save money in the process! Lots of tips and great ideas will be offered, and you will feel in control of your life! Instructor: Beth Randall.

Thursday, March 27 6-7:30 p.m. • KCC Room D123LECT 8070.Q16 • $29

NEW! Knitting 102 – Intermediate BasicsThis class is designed for individuals that have basic knitting skills and want to add to their techniques. Lessons will include advanced increasing and decreasing stitches within a pattern, how to identify and correct knitting mistakes, how to read a chart, general math techniques used in fitting a pattern and correcting gauge, and how to use short row knitting within a pattern. There will be a project that runs throughout the class.

Class note: Prerequisites are these basic knitting skills—basic cast-on, knit stitch, purl stitch, basic bind-off.

Tuesdays, Jan. 28 to March 18 (no class March 11)6-8 p.m. • KCC Room D214LECT 8080.Q16 • $120

Personal Enrichment

Financial InvestingThis course provides a fundamental working knowledge of the principles of conservative investing for retirement. The materials cover changes in investing paradigms, history of markets, impact of bear markets, retirement budgeting, aspects of financial decisions, and more, while highlighting the ABC Model of Investing. Students will increase their awareness of market risk and will study asset allocation models to help manage exposure to risk. This course also covers income planning, asset allocation, and appropriate financial decisions. It is not designed to give specific solutions to individual needs. Instructor: David Gibson

Tuesdays, Jan. 21, 28 & Feb. 46:30-8:30 p.m. • KCC South Extension Center (Watseka), Room 5FINC 9008.F16$59, includes materials or $89 per couple

Thursdays, Jan. 23, 30 & Feb. 66:30-8:30 p.m. • KCC Room D124FINC 9008.Q16$59, includes materials or $89 per couple

Saturdays, Feb. 8 & 159 a.m. - noon • KCC Room D124FINC 9008.K16$59, includes materials or $89 per couple

Our instructor Beth Randall Beth Randall is a Professional Organizer and has been the owner of Joe Organizer in Plainfield since 2003. Her business helps people organize their homes and offices. Joe Organizer works to show clients how to stay organized so they have time to enjoy the things

they love. Randall is an international professional speaker and speaks to many types of organizations and groups, such as chamber of commerce, libraries, professional organizations, colleges and educators, and social groups. Randall is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers. She has been featured on Chicago’s CBS 2 News and WCIU Chicago. Randall has written a booklet for professional organizers and a booklet, “Your Best Garage Sale Yet.” She also volunteers at Illinois Valley Industries by sharing organizing tips and ideas with the clients who live and work there.

Our instructorDiana Mullins-AtkinsonDiana Mullins-Atkinson is a knit and crochet designer with her own small online business, “Oz Dust Designs by the Green Girl Studio.” Mullins-Atkinson

has been involved in needle and fiber crafts for more than 45 years. She teaches numerous techniques as well as project and design classes in both knitting and crochet. Mullins-Atkinson also designs specialty patterns for charitable promotions. She is a graduate of the University of Washington with a degree in biological sciences and near Eastern languages and civilizations. Mullins-Atkinson's motto is that anyone can learn the fiber arts with a little support and general instruction. She looks forward to working with the students and the community of KCC.


NEW! Crochet 101 – Basic TechniquesLearn the basic techniques of crochet in this six-week class. Crochet tools, basics stitches, how to read a pattern, pick appropriate yarn for a project, and other skills will be discussed. At the end of this class, you will be ready to proceed to classes in circular crochet, Tunisian crochet and many other advanced techniques. You will also create and complete one project during the class. This is also a great refresher class.

Saturdays • Feb. 8 to March 811 a.m. - 1 p.m. • KCC Room D214LECT 8090.K16 • $75

NEW! Knitting Cables Cable knitting is a process of crossing stitches to make lovely designs and textures in your knitting. This class is designed to help knitters of all skill levels achieve a new design technique and skill. There will be lessons on the basic concepts of creating a cable, how to knit basic, intermediate and advanced cables and how to identify and correct mistakes. There will be a basic cable project made during the duration of the class.


Thursdays • Feb. 20 to April 3 (no class March 13)6-8 p.m. • KCC Room D124LECT 8100.Q16 • $92

NEW! Circular Knitting LabTake your knitting skills to the next level. If you have ever wanted to knit a hat, a sweater in the round, a mitten or a glove, you will want to update your skills by learning circular knitting. Learn to use double pointed needles, circular needles, math for sizing a circular item, how to read a pattern and chart for a circular knitted item. If you want to move on to a sock knitting class, you will first need to know how to knit in the round, so this is the perfect preparation. You will complete one project during this class.


Tuesdays, April 1 to May 66-8 p.m. • KCC Room D151LECT 8110.Q16 • $92

Personal Enrichment

Create Your Own Bath SaltsLearn about the history and use of bath salts while creating 1 quart of basic bath salt mix using baking soda, salt, and Epsom salts. You’ll use part of this basic mix to create three scented bath salts using essential oils and/or herbs. Take home bath salts, recipes, and information on local and online sources for the oils and herbs. Instructor: Dawn Wrobel. Tuesday, March 186-8 p.m. • KCC Room D151LECT 9810.Q16 $19. A $12 material fee is payable to the instructor at the class.

Create Your Own Body Scrubs, Toners, and MasksLearn about the benefits of body scrubs and how to use a variety of food products to create safe, effective scrubs with no chemical additives. You will create two scrubs to take home, and you will receive a handout of recipes to try for scrubs, masks, and toners. Instructor: Dawn Wrobel.

Tuesday, March 4 6-9 p.m. • KCC Room D151LECT 9800.Q16 $25. A $12 material fee is payable to the instructor at the class.

NEW! The Language and Magic of FlowersAs you think about flowers for Valentine’s Day or what to plant in your garden this spring, explore how flowers have been used historically to send coded messages, how selected flowers serve as symbols in different cultures, the flowers tied to Christianity, superstitions about flowers, and how flowers are used for healing, protection, and divination. Plus, learn what your favorite flower says about you. Instructor: Dawn Wrobel.

Tuesday, Feb. 116-8 p.m. • Room D151LECT 8130.Q16 • $19

NEW! Health Awareness PresentationsSocial responsibility, citizenship, and advocacy are important values within the health care field and the profession of physical therapy. As part of a community outreach activity, second year students in the KCC Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program will bring awareness of the profession and promote health awareness and injury prevention through presentations related to the work of a PTA. This is a great opportunity to get a variety of information and excellent hints to help promote optimal physical function and well-being! Whether you are a member of the community, student, senior citizen, teacher, competitive athlete, or health care provider, this morning of learning is for you!

Thursday, March 209 a.m. - noon • KCC WDC Conference HallWELL 9030.A16FREE, but registration is required.

WANTED: Enthusiastic InstructorsDo you have a special skill or topic to share?

Instructors are needed to teach short-term continuing education courses – day or evening

For more information, email [email protected] or phone 815-802-8206.


Personal Enrichment

NEW! Appomattox & Beyond: A Historical Civil War Discussion The years 2011 to 2015 mark the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. Join local historian Willie Dixon as he discusses the highlights of the most important war in American history.

Wednesday, March 2610-11:30 a.m. • KCC Iroquois RoomLECT 8150.A16FREE, but registration is required.

America’s Boating Course (3rd ed.)This is an introductory course for all boaters produced by the U.S. Power Squadrons (USPS) and taught by USPS certified instructors. Topics include boat and hull types, required safety equipment, operator responsibilities, boat handling, personal watercraft operation, fueling procedures, water sports safety, trailering, nautical rules of the road, navigation lights and sound signals, emergency equipment and procedures, homeland security regulations, state of Illinois regulations, and more. Instructor: Robert Potter.

Class notes: Open to participants age 12 and over. This course meets the requirements of states that have mandatory safe boating education laws and is accepted by the state of Illinois as meeting the training requirements for boat operators ages 12 to 18. An exam is administered at the end of the course.

Thursdays, April 17 to May 156:30-8:45 p.m. (On April 17, class begins at 6:15 p.m.)KCC Room D124 SAFE 9001.Q16 $10. An additional $50 for student manual and CD-ROM must be paid to the instructor at first class.

Right now there are unfilled jobs in Kankakee County, which means there are opportunities for the right person to start a new career. There is a gap between the skills we have and the skills employer’s need. Solving that is a priority. Because for every one of those unfilled jobs there is a talented person out there who is ready to show us what they can accomplish. Kankakee Community College can help make that happen.

That’s education at work.

KCC is creating a skilled workforce

Visit www.kcc.edu or phone 815-802-8500 for more information.

Coming Soon! The next catalog in March will include:• New Internet 101• Introduction to Microsoft® Windows 7• Introduction to Microsoft® Word 2010• Introduction to Microsoft® Project• QuickBooks 2012 Level 1• New! Create a Business Website You'll Be Proud of Later• Pre-Business Workshop• How to Promote Your Business on a Shoestring Budget• Financing Your Small Business• New! Accident Investigation: 2-hour or 4-hour• New! Industrial Hygiene for the Non-Hygienist (2-hour)• NEW! Get a Career Makeover• NEW! Permission Marketing: No Sales Experience Necessary• NEW! Counseling Resistant 16-25 year-olds

• NEW! Integrative Qigong: A Course in Cultivating Healing Energy• Tai Chi Instructor Course• CPR Health Care Provider• NEW! Basic Spanish Conversation – Part Two• Deaf Sign I – Part Two• Safely Caring for Your Family Member• Just Once Piano for Hopelessly Busy People• NEW! Just Once Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People• America's Boating Course (3rd ed.)• Turning 65: Medicare Parts A & B and Medicare Supplemental Plans• NEW! Knitting Basics: The Sock Recipe Class• NEW! Safe Summer Skin Care: Insect Repellents, Sunburn Remedies, and First Aid

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Adult Education Learning SystemA new beginning for those who need it

Please note: Course changes, such as locations, days, and times may occur after this notice has been printed and before these changes can be incorporated in a later notice.

These programs are partially funded with federal funds. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Kankakee Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

GED 2014Success is just

clicks awayTM

A new GED program was launched on Jan. 2. The overhaul better prepares adults without a high school diploma for higher education and

the workforce. The 2014 program uses technology to help students prepare for,

pass the test and move on to better jobs with better wages.

KCC has a comprehensive range of instruction

and services to help students succeed on the 2014 GED test.

There is no cost to the student – and several convenient locations are available. There’s an

online instruction option, too.

Call 815-802-8300 or email [email protected]

for more information.

Adult basic literacyDo you want to learn to read better? Do you know someone who wants

to learn to read better? The ALIVE Adult Literacy program provides individual

and small group tutoring to improve the reading skills of adults ages 16 years and older.

How help is provided:

• Tutoring is arranged by the adult literacy staff and is available at KCC, libraries, churches and a variety of other places.

• A caring, friendly environment is created between the tutor and student.

• Sessions are individually arranged.

• Materials are provided during the session.

• Basic skills of reading, writing, English and math are taught.

• Services are provided at no cost to the student.

Call 815-802-8307 or email [email protected] for information.

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Adult Education Schedule

Adult Basic Education (ABE)General Educational Development (GED)High School Equivalency DiplomaThese programs are designed for the student to prepare for the GED test for a high school equivalency diploma. The classes are for those who can read, but who would like to improve skills. Program features:• Study at your own pace.• No cost to the student.• Books are provided during class time.• New class sessions begin every five to eight weeks.

• Open to anyone age 16 and over who is separated from his/ her high school and is no longer attending high school.• An online GED test study option is available for those who pretest at the high school level. Email [email protected] for information.

Call 815-802-8300 in Kankakee County or 815-432-4670 in Iroquois County to register for an orientation. Program orientations are required prior to class enrollment. Class locations and times are subject to change. For the latest information, visit www.kcc.edu or phone 815-802-8300.

ABE and GED class scheduleKCC Riverfront CampusLocation: 100 College Drive, Kankakee, Rooms L30A and L30B. Orientation required. Phone 815-802-8300 to register. ABE & GED days/times: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. - noon and 1-4 p.m.; also Monday and Wednesday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

KCC Miner South Extension CenterLocation: 1488 E. Walnut St., Watseka. Orientation required. Phone 815-802-8300 or 815-432-4670 to register. Adult Basic Education days/times: Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. - noon; also Monday and Wednesday, 5-8 p.m. GED days/times: Monday through Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; also Monday and Wednesday, 6:30-9 p.m.

KCC North Extension CenterLocation: 450 N. Kinzie Ave., Bradley. Orientation required. Phone 815-802-8300 to register. ABE & GED days/times: *Beginning Feb. 3* Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. - noon; also Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30-7 p.m.

Bradley Public LibraryLocation: 296 N. Fulton Ave., Bradley. Orientation required. Phone 815-802-8300 to register. Adult Basic Education days/times: Monday and Wednesday, 4-7 p.m. GED days/times: Monday and Wednesday, 5:30-8 p.m.

First United Methodist ChurchLocation: 111 W. Fourth St., Momence. Orientation required. Phone 815-802-8300 to register. ABE & GED days/times: Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

Online GED PreparationTo enroll in GED instruction online, call 815-802-8300 or email [email protected]. Orientation is by appointment only. There is no cost to the student.

English as a Second Language (ESL)All English as a Second Language classes are provided at no cost to the student. The classes are designed for foreign-born adults who would like to improve their English language speaking and writing skills. Instructors and tutors work with students in small groups. There are five levels of classes, to help students at every stage of learning.

Call 815-929-9158 to register for an orientation. Program orientations are required prior to class enrollment.

English as a Second Language class scheduleLisieux Pastoral CenterLocation: 371 N. St. Joseph Ave., Kankakee. Days/times: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. - noon; also Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9 p.m. Phone 815-929-9158 to register.

First United Methodist Church

Location: 111 W. Fourth St., Momence. Days/times: Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9 p.m. Phone 815-929-9158 to register.

Clases de InglésDiseñado para adultos nacidos en otros paises, y para personas que quiren mejorar sus abilidades en hablar y escribir el inglés. Tutores e instructores trabajan con pequeños grupos de estudiantes. Se ofrecen cinco diferentes niveles de aprendizanje.

Como Segundo LenguajeAprenda Inglés gratis

Lisieux Pastoral Center371 North St. Joseph Ave., Kankakee

De lunes a jueves de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m.Por la noche • Los martes y los jueves

De 6:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m.

First United Methodist Church111 W. Fourth St., Momence

Los martes y los juevesDe 6:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m.

Los cambios de cursos, como los lugares, los días y las horas pueden ocurrir después de que este aviso se haya imprimido y después de que los cambios se puedan incorporar en otro aviso.

Kankakee Community College es un empleador de oportunidades de igualdad y de acción afirmativa.

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Adult Education Schedule

Adult Parenting ProgramThe Adult Parenting Program offers a 10-week course focusing on fundamental topics involved in raising children. The training includes principles of child development and coaching in anger management techniques. The course is designed to provide participants with a strong understanding of their role as parents in the development of their children. For more information about enrollment, contact Dan Harris, 815-802-8311 or email [email protected].

Workplace literacyCustomized, on-site Adult Basic Education, General Educa- tional Development and English as a Second Language courses are available to area employers at a nominal cost.

For more information, contact Margaret Cooper at 815-802-8302 or email [email protected]

Be competitive in the local labor market FREE classes

to sharpen skillsJob Connections ClassThis class is a must! Learn the nuts and bolts for a job search, including the ability to package, market, and sell your skills to employers. Recognize how the job market is changing and the importance of networking.

Meets Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Attendance all four days is required.

Computer Literacy ClassGet computer basics. You’ll learn how to turn on the comput-er and what happens after that. The Computer Literacy class will provide basic computer instruction as well as skills on how to use Internet; personal email; Windows XP; Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Meets Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Attendance all four days is required.

Ensure that your computer skills are prepared to help you succeed in

the new 2014 GED program.

Computer Literacy for GED 2014 Classesare offered now at the KCC Education and Employment Center, 202 N. Schuler Ave. Suite 201 and the KCC North Extension

Center, 401 N. Kinzie Ave., Bradley, beginning Feb. 1, 2014.

Classes meet 2 days per week, 4 hours per day. Day and evening classes are available.

FREE for residents!For more information or to register,

phone 815-802-8300.

FREE for residents!For more information or to register,

phone 815-802-8960.Classes are offered at the new KCC North Extension Center,

401 N. Kinzie Ave., Bradley. Effective Feb. 1, 2014. Seating is limited. You must attend the entire class.

No high school diploma?

Get a GED through KCC’s Adult Education program.There is no cost to the student – and several

convenient locations are available. There’s an online instruction option, too.

Call 815-802-8304 or email [email protected] for more

information.

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDKankakee, Ill. 60901

Permit No. 462

ECRWSS

Postal Customer

After training, you’ll be prepared for an entry-level position in the trucking industry.KCC’s Truck Driver Training program works with many trucking companies that will pre-hire students. The fact is, truck driving is one of the few occupations where students who complete training are almost certain to go to work immediately. Most students receive several job offers prior to completion of the program.

Register at any time. Full-time programs start every month. Part-time programs start every eight to 10 weeks. Training is scheduled around holidays and interruptions caused by weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Program fee includes:• 120 hours of yard and road skills • 40 hours of classroom study• Illinois Secretary of State administered Class A road test

Topics include:• Department of Transportation rules and regulations• Log books • Map reading • Trip planning • Vehicle training

Enrollment options:• 4-week class—meets Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.• 8-week evening class—meets Monday through Friday, 6-10 p.m.

Truck Driver Training

For more information, contact the CDL office, 231 E. Broadway, Bradley, at 815-932-0211

or email [email protected]

KCC’s Illinois Concealed Carry Permit

Training CourseComplete the requirements to apply

for an Illinois Concealed Carry Permit. • 16 hour program.• Classroom and fire range work included.• Ammunition, use of a firearm, and range fees included.• Instructors are NRA certified and approved to conduct Illinois Concealed Carry Firearms Training.• Weekend and weekday options.• Credit for prior training offered.• Satisfies requirements to apply for an Illinois Concealed Carry Permit.

Important notes:Firearms Owner Identification (FOID) card required for enrollment. Additional registration requirements apply. To obtain an Illinois concealed carry permit, you must submit your course completion certificate along with other application materials to the Illinois State Police. Do not bring a firearm or ammunition to the college or to the range. Participants with prior training can reduce training time with proper proof. Course number: LAWF 372. To register or for more information, visit

www.kcc.edu/concealedcarry or phone 815-802-8209.

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