October 2009 Newsletter

DATES TO REMEMBER

GED Testing: First Friday and Third

Saturday of each month.

Post High Fair @ Riggs:

Oct. 19, 1:00—2:50 pm

Staff Meeting:

Wed, Oct. 21, 4:00 pm.

Daylight Savings Time:

Nov 1st

Halloween, Oct. 31

The Right Turn News—From the Director’s Desk

Alberta A. Rouse

Executive Director

With the leaves turning and falling and the little bit of snow during the last week, it has

become quite apparent that Fall is here. Fall also means that our youth are back in school

and at The Right Turn I see this as a good time to get the parents back to class too. We

have several educational opportunities including Medical Transcription and Medical Coding,

GED, basic skills brush-up, computer and business skills classes, CPR, Early Childhood

Enrichment Training, etc.

And don’t forget the new training that The Right Turn offers—Bridges to our Future

(Construction Trades Introduction) and Court Reporting Training. The Right Turn’s newest

project is the National Career Readiness Certification and training offered in partnership with

Department of Labor. Call the Department of Labor’s Local Office at 773-3372 for eligibility

information.

So as you can see, we have many educational opportunities. Call us at 773-4755 or see us

online at www.therightturn.org for more information.

The Right Turn Inc. is in need of:

• Whiteboard supplies and overhead

supplies .

• Copy paper, notebooks, clipboards.

• Gently used office/computer rolling

chairs.

DONATIONS NEEDED

FOR RENT: Approximately 1000 sq. ft. office/retail space @ 122 E. Dakota—Includes

reception area, two offices, and kitchenette. Could also include shared computer lab,

meeting room ,secretary, and/or storage space. Call Alberta @ 773-4755.

BUSINESS SKILLS AND COMPUTERS

The Right Turn offers computer and workbook training to persons who are looking to pursue different employment or are in need of additional computer skills to advance on the job. The individual courses cover a variety of skills and computer software that are used in businesses today. We can also build a study plan according to student needs and skills.

These courses are offered year-round and are customized to the student’s schedule and skill level. The student works independently with one-on-one help from an instructor. Students will receive a certificate of proficiency for each subject completed.

The Right Turn is also offering a new series of courses. Choose from several courses of the new E-Skills 360 tْo learn more computer skills. These skills cover: 32 courses of Business Skills & Professional Development, 36 courses of Desktop Computing, 7 courses of Home and Small Business skills, 42 courses of Information Technology, 38 courses of Microsoft Information Technology, and 31 courses of Web Development Information Technology.

For more information on these courses, hours, and costs, contact the Program Coordinator or Admissions Coordinator.

Wendy L. Backlund

Program Coordinator

The Right Turn, Inc.

124 E. Dakota

Pierre, SD 57501

224-7391

The Right Turn, 124 E. Dakota Avenue in Pierre

will hold the following classes on-site:

CPR class

Wed., Nov. 4 from 6:00—10:00 pm

Upon completion of this class participants will receive an

American Red Cross CPR certification card. The cost of the

class is $25, which must be paid with pre-registration by noon

on November 3. Pre-registration is required.

American Red Cross First Aid class

Wed., Nov. 18 from 6:00 - 9:30 pm.

The cost of the class is $20, which must be paid with

pre-registration by noon on November 17.

Since these classes fill up fast, it is best to pre-register

early.

Teresa Hogeland

Admissions Coordinator

Wendy L. Backlund

Program Coordinator

GED STUDENT UPDATESGED STUDENT UPDATESGED STUDENT UPDATESGED STUDENT UPDATES

Congratulations to the following students who have passed

sections of their GED tests!

Kenna passed four of her GED tests, Nick, Brittany and

Amanda passed three tests, and Amy and Moses passed one

test. Congratulations students you are on your way!!!

Congratulations to Josh who completed and passed all five

GED tests!

Managed Enrollment Sessions

Managed enrollment sessions are 6-week sessions with

intense teacher instruction for GED and adult education brush

up skills. These sessions start every three weeks. Our next

session starts Monday October 26th. Call or stop in if you are

interested in learning more about managed enrollment

sessions.

Independent Paced GED and Adult Education Brush Up

Skills

Anyone 18 and over can attend our night sessions on Tuesday

and Thursday nights from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The night

sessions are independent paced sessions where a student will

work independently and at their own pace to complete their

academics. A teacher is there to help with questions and

monitor their progress.

Resume Services

The Right Turn offers resume services to anyone who needs

help developing a resume. Call Teresa Hogeland, Admissions

Coordinator, if you would like help with your resume, cover

letter or state application. Fee’s for this service are based on

an individual basis.

Competitive Advantage Workshops

Want to improve your business and generate more income?

Check out our competitive advantage workshops. These

workshops are tailored to your needs. We design the

workshop around your schedule. Topics covered are

organization within the workplace, customer service skills,

reading and writing in the workplace, how to handle stress in

the workplace, and much more.

Want to learn more about The Right Turn’s programs and services? Contact Teresa Hogeland, Admissions Coordinator, at 773-4755 and she can come to your place of business and talk to your staff about all the programs and services that The Right Turn has to offer.

GED TESTING DATESGED TESTING DATESGED TESTING DATESGED TESTING DATES

1st Friday of the month:

All 5 Subjects

3rd Saturday of the month:

1:00 pm-Writing

3:30 pm-Math

224-5811

THE RIGHT TURN IS NOW ON

FACEBOOK!!

Go to www.facebook.com and do a search for

The Right Turn, Inc. and become a fan!!

945-2360

The Right Turn hosted an Open House was held Monday, October 5th and was open to the public with a presentation on The Right Turn’s medical programs, Court Reporting, and information booths set up for all of the programs offered at the center. Several community members, including members from the surrounding communities of Onida, Philip, Midland, and Ree Heights, attended the Medical Programs presentation which was given by The Right Turn’s program partner, Career Step, based out of Utah. Also on the agenda was information for The Right Turn’s newest program, Court Reporting.

“It was a really good turn out”, stated Wendy Backlund, Program Coordinator. “We’ve had several community members attend and they were excited about our programs.”

“There was a comment made by one of the surrounding community members who stated she drove 30 miles for this Open House and she was so thankful to know that The Right Turn was still operating and offering their programs to anyone in the state”, stated Teresa Hogeland, Admissions Coordinator. “I’m excited and amazed as to how many outlying communities outside of Pierre and Ft. Pierre aren’t aware that our organization is available to them and are as excited about our programs as we are.”

• Arendt Law Office

• Coca-Cola

• Career Step

• River Cities Transit

• Susie M., Midland – TRT Mug

• Diana O., Philip – TRT Mug

• Kara S., Pierre – Transit Ticket

• Peggy R., Onida – Transit Ticket

• April S., Pierre – Transit Ticket

• Lisa M., Pierre – Gift Certificate

• Lyle M., Pierre – Transit Ticket

The Right Turn would also like to thank all staff, Board Members, and partnering agencies who volunteered their time and talents in one way or another to help make this night successful.

• Margie B., Pierre – Gift Certificate

• Judy S., Pierre – Transit Ticket

• Kaycee O., Ree Heights – Gift Certificate

• Annie H., Onida – Gift Certificate

• Connie H., Pierre – TRT Mug

• Becky H., Pierre – Gift Certificate

• Sue B., Pierre – USB Thumb Drive

We would also like to announce the winners of our door prizes:

The Right Turn would like to thank the following businesses for helping make the Open House a success:

• Tieszen Law Office

• Office of Attorney General – Division of Consumer Protection

• Governor’s Car Seat Program, Project 8

• Department of Labor

• Department of Health

ould also like to

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For more information contact Wendy Backlund at The Right Turn

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124 East Dakota Avenue

Pierre, SD 57501

Phone: 605-773-4755

Fax: 605-773-5557

Email: wbacklund@midco.net

WEB ADDRESS:

www.therightturn.org

The Right Turn Inc.

The Right Turn, Inc. is a non-profit agency

providing education and training to individuals to

build self-sufficiency and we need your support!

Donations Of Any Amount Are Gratefully Accepted

(and tax deductible). Please return this form with your

contribution.

___$500 + Golden Apple Gift

___$250 - $499 Silver Apple Gift

___$100 - $249 Red Apple Gift

___$5 - $99 Green Apple Gift

Name: ____________________________________

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If you would like to honor someone who has

overcome obstacles in his or her life and used

education as a way to a better life, you may

make your contribution in his or her honor.

They will receive a letter of recognition stating

that someone is proud of their

accomplishments and has made a contribution

in their honor to help someone else in need.

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Language

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___Medical Transcription

___Medical Coding

___GED testing fees

___PACE Tutoring

___Early Childhood

___Office Technology

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specifically toward any of our programs or services.

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