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Spring 2011 ScheduleCONTINUINGEDUCATION

New Year...New Opportunities

Classes, seminars, training and services, January through May

I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season and is looking forward to a new year.

Piedmont Community College’s (PCC) Continuing Education division has been busy planning wonderful classes and services to offer you! Our spring brochure has a new look. We have redesigned this brochure to make it easier to inform you of your many opportunities for training and services. In addition to the list of classes in the publication (pages 9-17), we will continue to add classes throughout the year and advertise them via local media (newspapers and radio) as well as on PCC’s Facebook page. The Continuing Education faculty and staff are here to help meet your training needs whether you are an individual or a business or industry representative. Look inside this brochure and find YOUR next opportunity! Education helps all of us have a better community and future. Take advantage of what PCC has to offer you! We are here to help.

Need Financial Assistance with Training Costs?Human Resources Development has a variety of programs that may assist with training expenses for eligible students. Take a look! You may qualify for financial assistance with books, tuitions, fees and even more!

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) If you’ve been laid-off, had your work hours reduced, been dismissed from a job, or have never worked, you may qualify for financial assistance through this federally funded program. Funding is available to assist you in attaining your Certificate or Associate Degree training through curriculum and continuing education programs.

Project Skill-Up

Worked in tobacco? Loss your main source of income and need to train for a new field? This special grant assists those negatively affected by the decline in the tobacco industry.

To access these financial aid resources, individuals must be enrolled in HRD classes. Visit or call the Workforce Training Center in Roxboro (336) 599-1181, ext. 241 or the Caswell Joblink Career Center in Yanceyville (336) 694-5707, ext. 247 to find out more about these exciting opportunities.

2 Vice President’s Message, Financial Assistance

Doris Carver, Vice PresidentContinuing Education

3Programs, Services, Training

Piedmont Community College offers a broad selection of training, computer, professional development, and general interest classes. The College is committed to offering lifelong learning opportunities that afford you the venue for meeting your personal and professional goals.

Programs and Services: • Adult Basic Skills • Financial Educational Assistance for Unemployed• Business Development • Online Learning Opportunities• Career Advisement and Counseling • Professional Development• GED and GED Testing • Resume and Job Search• English as a Second Language • Workforce Development

Training Opportunities: • Assistance for Industry and Education °Work experience/On the Job Training °Professional Development/Training for

Employees °Customized Training

• Computer Training °Computers for New Users/Beginners °Microsoft Excel and Word °PowerPoint °Searching on the Internet

• Customer Service °Ed2Go classes

• General Interest °Beginning Spanish °Cake Decorating-The Wilton Way °Concealed Carry/NRA Basic Pistol °Digital Photography °Spanish for the Workplace

• Public Safety Training °Law Enforcement °Public Safety Training

°Emergency Services Training °Fire and Rescue Training

• Transportation °Truck Driving – CDL Class A

• Proprietary Programs °Ed2Go-Over 250 courses to choose from-See back cover °JER Online

• Health Care and Sciences °BioWork Process Technician

°Family Caregiver Certificate °Nursing Assistant I and II °Nursing Refresher °EMT (Basic and Intermediate) °CPR °Medical Coding °Medical Transcription °Medication Technician °Monitoring Technician

Schedule Abbreviations

PCC = Person County Campus, 1715 College Dr., Roxboro

CCC = Caswell County Campus, 331 Piedmont Dr., Yanceyville

BDEC = Business Development & Entrepreneurship Center, 105 N. Main St., Roxboro

WTC = Workforce Training Center, 303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro

PMH = Person Memorial Hospital, 615 Ridge Rd., Roxboro

CCGO = Caswell County Government Offices, 142 Main St., Yanceyville

CJCC = Caswell JobLink Career Center, 331 Piedmont Dr., Yanceyville

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Services for Job Seekers

Need a job, a better job or a new career?The Human Resources Development (HRD) program specializes in serving individuals looking for work. This program operates in each county at the following sites:

Workforce Training Center Caswell Joblink Career Center303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC PCC’s Caswell Campus, Yanceyville, NC (336) 599-4620 (336) 694-5707

We can help you!Free HRD classes are available at both the Workforce Training Center in Person County and the JobLink Career Center in Caswell County if you meet the following requirements:

• Unemployed• Received a notice of lay-off • Low Income

These free classes, offered through HRD, provide training in computer skills, life skills, career exploration and job search techniques. Contact the phone numbers listed above to start upgrading your skills for the new workforce! See page 12 & 13 for a list of free HRD classes!

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The following services are provided to you at

NO CHARGE:

• HRD Classes (lots of options!)

• WorkKeys Assessments

• NC Career Readiness Certificate

• Career Counseling

• Financial Assistance for Continuing Education

and Curriculum classes

• Job Search Assistance

• Resume Development

• Improve Reading and Math Skills

through KeyTrain

We also invite you

to use our

telephone,

fax machine,

and printer/copier

for your job search needs.

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Showcase your skills! Earn your North Carolina Career Readiness Certificate (NC CRC) like Jamie Pendergrass who obtained full-time employment at Premier Displays and Services in October as an Administrative Assistant.

Human Resources Development

“Earning my CRC has allowed me to set myself apart from other potential candidates. It also gave me more confidence in myself and my ability to perform potential jobs.”

The NC Career Readiness Certificate

is recognized statewide and

shows EMPLOYERS

that you have the skills

necessary to be

successful in today’s

workforce.

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Governor’s AwardExcellence in Workforce Development

Charles Lambert was one of five individuals awarded the Governor’s Award for Excellence

in Workforce Development for his outstanding academic and personal accomplishments as a WIA Youth participant.

Over the course of two years, Charles received a GED and welding certificate from PCC, overcoming numerous obstacles in the process. Now Charles is pursuing a Business Administration degree at PCC and plans to start his own welding business.

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Allied Health Care TrainingSuccessful completion of each of the following courses and the required competency exam for each course fulfills the requirement for listing on the appropriate N.C. Registry o Nurse Aide Level I – teaches students techniques for providing personal care and performing basic nursing skills in a health care setting. o Nurse Aide Level II *– teaches people who currently have Nurse Aide I certification how to perform more complex patient skills. o Nurse Aide I Refresher –24 hour refresher course for individuals whose listing on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry has expired and/or individuals who are listed on the Nurse Aid Registry in another state. o Medication Aide – 24-hour course provides instruction to the Nurse Aide I on the basic preparation and administration of medication in long-term care facilities. o Medication Technician – provides instruction on the basic preparation and administration of medications for unlicensed personnel in assisted living facilities, group homes, and home health care agencies. o Monitor Technician – a non-certification course that provides instruction on how to read and interpret basic cardiac rhythm strips.

EMS Education• State of North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services (NCOEMS) “Approved Courses” o Medical Responder o Emergency Medical Technician o Paramedic*

• Upon successful completion of certification courses, students are eligible to take “NCOEMS” certification exams

American Heart Association CPR courses:• CPR for the Health Care Provider• Heartsaver

*Pre/Co-Requisites apply

Allied Health Care Training, EMS

Type/Name of Class Date/Time Location Contact InformationFree ClassesAdult Basic Skills/GED/ESL Basic Skills/GED Jan. 10- May 12 PCC Sylvia Gault: (336) 599-1181, ext. 268 Mon.-Thurs. gaults@piedmontcc.edu 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Online ABS/GED Available 24/7. PCC Sylvia Gault: (336) 599-1181, ext. 268 Appointment gaults@piedmontcc.edu needed to get started. Call to make appointment. Basic Skills/GED Jan. 10 – May 12 CCC Lori Watlington (336) 694-5707, ext. 238 Mon.-Thurs. watlinl@piedmontcc.edu 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tues./Thurs. 4 p.m.

Online ABS/GED Available 24/7 CCC Lori Watlington (336) 694-5707, ext. 238 To get started, watlinl@piedmontcc.edu call to make appointment English as a TBA TBA Debra Harlow: (336) 599-1181, ext. 270Second Language or (336) 694-5707, ext. 237(ESL) harlowd@piedmontcc.edu

Adults & Children Jan. 4 – May 12 Earl Cherie Bevill (336) 599-7585 or in Education (ACE I) 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bradsher (336) 599-1181, ext. 268 Tues. & Thurs. Preschool, bevillc@piedmontcc.edu Roxboro

Adults & Children in Jan. 5 – May 11 Telamon Cherie Bevill (336) 599-7585 orEducation (ACE II) 8:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Early (336) 694-5707, ext. 238 Mon. & Wed. Headstart, bevillc@piedmontcc.edu Yanceyville

College Academic TBA TBA Debra Harlow: (336) 599-1181, ext. 270Readiness harlowd@piedmontcc.edu Paulette Stephens: (336) 599-1181, ext. 217 stephep@piedmontcc.edu

GED Testing Call for Date/Time PCC Adelaide Beeker: 336-599-1181, CCC ext. 252 beekerl@piedmontcc.eduAllied Health Care Training CPR Heartsaver Feb. 16 CCC Phyllis Gentry: (336) 599-1181, ext. 269(AHA) Wed., 6-9 p.m. gentry@piedmontcc.edu CPR Heartsaver Feb. 23 PCC Phyllis Gentry: (336) 599-1181, ext. 269(AHA) Wed., 6-9 p.m. gentry@piedmontcc.edu

9Professional & Career Classes

Below is a listing of Continuing Education classes for Spring 2011. There are multiple sections for most offerings. Additional classes are added throughout the Spring term. Call for more information on dates and times.

Type/Name of Class Date/Time Location Contact Information

CPR for Health Care Jan. 14, 9a.m.-12 noon PCC John Wilson; (336) 599-1181, ext. 396Providers (AHA) Feb. 11, 9a.m.-12 noon PCC wilsonj@piedmontcc.edu March 11, 9a.m.-12 noon PCC April 8, 9a.m.-12 noon PCC May 6, 9a.m.-12 noon PCC

Geriatric Aide Jan.24-May 5 CCC Lola Poteat: (336)599-1181, ext. 216 Mon. & Thurs. 1-5 p.m. poteatl@piedmontcc.edu

Medication Jan. 14-March 4 PCC Phyllis Gentry: (336) 599-1181, ext. 269Technician Training 6-9 p.m. gentry@piedmontcc.edu Nurse Aide Level I Jan. 10-Feb. 2/28 CCC Lola Poteat: (336) 599-1181, ext. 216 Mon-Thurs. poteatl@piedmontcc.edu 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Jan. 10-March 31 CCC Mon-Thurs. 5:30-8:45 p.m.

Jan. 14-April 29 CCC Fri. 5-9 p.m. & Sat. 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

March 14-April 29 CCC Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

April 11-June 30 CCC Mon.-Thurs. 2:15-5:30 p.m.

May 9- June 27 CCC Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Nurse Aide Level I June 3 – July 29 PCC Phyllis Gentry: (336) 599-1181, ext. 269Refresher Fri., 6-9 p.m. gentryp@piedmontcc.edu

Nursing Aide Level I March 7-10 CCC Lola Poteat: (336)599-1181, ext. 216Refresher Mon.-Thurs. poteatl@piedmontcc.edu 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Medication March 28-31 CCC Lola Poteat:: (336) 599-1181, ext. 216Technician Mon.-Thurs. poteatl@piedmontcc.edu 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Medication Aide May 23-26 PCC Phyllis Gentry: (336) 599-1181, ext. 269 Mon.-Tues., gentryp@piedmontcc.edu 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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Type/Name of Class Date/Time Location Contact Information

Monitor Technician March 18 – May 13 PCC Phyllis Gentry: (336) 599-1181, ext. 269 Fri., 6-9 p.m. gentryp@piedmontcc.edu

Biotechnology BioWork Process Jan. 15-May 14 PCC Debra Seamster: (336) 599-1181, ext. 290Technician Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. seamstd@piedmontcc.edu Business Courses REAL for Jan. 24 – April 18 BDEC Tracey Brandon: (336) 599-0032,Agricultural Mon., 6-9 p.m. brandot@piedmontcc.edu, Enterprises www.pccbusiness.com/REAL

Computer Classes Computers for New Jan. 25 – March 15 BDEC Tracey Brandon: (336) 599-0032,Users/Beginners Tues., 9 a.m.-12 noon brandot@piedmontcc.edu, www.pccbusiness.com Computers for New Feb. 5-26 CCC Lola Poteat: (336) 599-1181, ext. 216Users/Beginners Sat., 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. poteatl@piedmontcc.edu

Microsoft Excel Feb. 8 – March 15 BDEC Tracey Brandon: (336) 599-0032,2007-Intermediate Tues., 6:30-9:30 p.m. brandot@piedmontcc.edu, www.pccbusiness.com

Microsoft Excel March 19-April 2 CCC Lola Poteat: (336) 599-1181, ext. 2162007-Intermediate Sat. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. poteatl@piedmontcc.edu

Microsoft Publisher March 17 – April 21 BDEC Tracey Brandon: (336) 599-0032,2007-Introductory Thurs., brandot@piedmontcc.edu, 9 a.m.-12 noon www.pccbusiness.com Microsoft Word 2007 Feb. 7 – March 28 BDEC Tracey Brandon: (336) 599-0032,& Excel 2007- Mon., 6:30-9:30 p.m. brandot@piedmontcc.edu,Introductory www.pccbusiness.com Microsoft Word 2007 March 22 – May 10 BDEC Tracey Brandon: (336) 599-0032,& Excel 2007- Tues., 9 a.m.-12 noon brandot@piedmontcc.edu,Introductory www.pccbusiness.com

Microsoft Word April 15-May 14 CCC Lola Poteat: (336)599-1181, ext. 216 Sat., 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. poteatl@piedmontcc.edu EMS Education EMS Specialty Multiple Dates PMH John Wilson: (336) 599-1181, ext. 396Courses & Times wilsonj@piedmontcc.edu Call for More Info

EMT Jan. 4 – May 21 WTC John Wilson: (336) 599-1181, ext. 396 Tues./Thurs., 6-10p.m. wilsonj@piedmontcc.edu Sat., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

EMT Jan. 6 – May 21 CCC/PCC John Wilson: (336) 599-1181, ext. 396 Tues./Thurs. wilsonj@piedmontcc.edu Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Type/Name of Class Date/Time Location Contact InformationMedical Responder Jan. 18 – April 14 PMH John Wilson: (336)599-1181, ext. 396 Tues./Thurs., wilsonj@piedmontcc.edu 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Medical Responder Jan. 11 – April 7 PCC/CCC Tues./Thurs., John Wilson: (336) 599-1181, ext. 396 6:30-9:30 p.m. wilsonj@piedmontcc.edu

Fire/Rescue Training Firefighter I/II Multiple Dates PCC/CCC Phyllis Gentry: (336) 599-1181, ext. 269Certification and Times gentryp@piedmontcc.edu Call for More Info

Hazardous Materials Feb. 1 – June 6 Phyllis Gentry: (336) 599-1181, ext. 269Responder Mon., 7:15-10:15 p.m. PCC/CCC gentryp@piedmontcc.edu

Pump Operations Multiple Dates PCC/CCC Phyllis Gentry: (336) 599-1181, ext. 269 and Times gentryp@piedmontcc.edu Call for More Info

Technical Rescuer Multiple Dates PCC/CCC Phyllis Gentry: (336) 599-1181, ext. 269 and Times gentryp@piedmontcc.edu Call for More Info

Free Classes HRD (Must meet eligibility) Anger Management TBA WTC Jeanette Godsey: (336) 599-1181, ext. 241, godseyj@piedmontcc.edu

Computer Skills for Jan. 12-Feb. 16 WTC Jeanette Godsey: (336) 599-1181, the Job Seeker Mon./Wed., ext. 214, godseyj@piedmontcc.edu 9 a.m. – 12 Noon Computer Skills for Feb. 23-March 28 CJCC Judy Newcomb: (336) 694-5707,the Job Seeker Mon./Wed., ext. 247, newcomj@piedmontcc.edu 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Job Search TBA WTC Jeanette Godsey: (336) 599-1181, on the Internet ext. 214, godseyj@piedmontcc.edu

Keyboarding for Jan. 12-Feb. 28 WTC Jeanette Godsey: (336) 599-1181,the Job Seeker Mon./Wed., 1 – 4: p.m. ext. 214, godseyj@piedmontcc.edu Keyboarding for Jan. 5-Feb. 21 CJCC Judy Newcomb: (336) 694-5707,the Job Seeker Mon./Wed., ext. 247, newcomj@piedmontcc.edu 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. KeyTrain Jan. 4-May 12 WTC Jeanette Godsey: (336) 599-1181, Mon./Tues./Thurs., ext. 214, godseyj@piedmontcc.edu 9 a.m.–12 Noon KeyTrain Jan. 5 – May 11 CJCC Judy Newcomb: (336) 694-5707, Mon./Wed., ext. 247, newcomj@piedmontcc.edu 9 a.m.–12 Noon

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Type/Name of Class Date/Time Location Contact InformationOrientation to Online Jan. 4 – Jan. 11 WTC Jeanette Godsey: (336) 599-1181,Learning-BioWork Days vary-Call for Info ext. 214, godseyj@piedmontcc.edu 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Orientation to Feb. 17 – March 22 WTC Jeanette Godsey: (336) 599-1181,Online Learning Tues./Thurs., ext. 214, godseyj@piedmontcc.edu 9 a.m.–12 Noon

Orientation to April 2011 CJCC Judy Newcomb: (336) 694-5707,Health Care Careers Call for More Info ext. 247, newcomj@piedmontcc.edu

Ready to Work Jan. 13 – Feb. 15 WTC Jeanette Godsey: (336) 599-1181, Tues./Thurs., ext. 214, godseyj@piedmontcc.edu 9 a.m. –12 Noon Ready to Work TBA CJCC Judy Newcomb: (336) 694-5707, ext. 247, newcomj@piedmontcc.edu

REAL (Realizing TBA WTC Jeanette Godsey: (336) 599-1181,Everything About ext. 214, godseyj@piedmontcc.eduLife)

REAL Plus TBA WTC Jeanette Godsey: (336) 599-1181, ext. 214, godseyj@piedmontcc.edu

Online Classes-Special Section Career Step-Medical Classes begin the Online Kathleen Kersey: (336) 599-0032Coding and Billing 4th Thursday of kathleen@pccmed.com, each month www.pccmed.com Career Step-Medical Classes begin the Online Kathleen Kersey: (336) 599-0032Transcription 4th Thursday of kathleen@pccmed.com, each month www.pccmed.com

e-REAL Call for More Info Online Kathleen Kersey: (336) 599-0032 Jan. 24 – April 18 kerseyk@piedmontcc.edu, www.pccbusiness.com/online

Ed2Go-Select from Classes usually begin Online Kathleen Kersey: (336) 599-0032over 300+ courses the 3rd Wednesday ed2go@pccbusiness.com of each month www.pccbusiness.com/online

JER-Select from May sign up at any time Online Kathleen Kersey: (336) 599-0032over 1,000 courses kathleen@pcconlinecourses.com www.pccbusiness.com/online

Other Certifications and Professional Development Electrical Contractors Feb. 21 – 22 PCC Phyllis Gentry: (336) 599-1181, ext. 269License Renewal Mon./Tues. 6-10 p.m. gentryp@piedmontcc.edu

Notary Public Feb.1 & 3; BDEC Tracey Brandon: (336) 599-0032 Tues./Thurs., 6-9 p.m. brandot@piedmontcc.edu, March1 & 3; CCC www.pccbusiness.com Tues./Thurs., 6-9p.m. April 19 & 21; BDEC Tues./Thurs., 6-9p.m. June 7 & 9; CCC Tues./Thurs., 6-9p.m.

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Type/Name of Class Date/Time Location Contact InformationReal Estate TBA PCC Phyllis Gentry: (336) 599-1181, Pre-Licensing ext. 269, gentryp@piedmontcc.edu

Vehicle Safety March 22-23 PCC Phyllis Gentry: (336) 599-1181, ext. 269Inspections (N.C.) Tues./Wed., gentryp@piedmontcc.edu 5:30-9:30 p.m. Personal Enrichment Cake Decorating March 8 – May 10 PCC/CCC Phyllis Gentry: (336) 599-1181, ext. 269 Tues., 7-9 p.m. gentryp@piedmontcc.edu Sign Language Jan. 20 – April 14 PCC/CCC Phyllis Gentry: (336) 599-1181, ext. 269 Thurs., 7-9 p.m. gentryp@piedmontcc.edu Spanish, Beginning Jan. 12 – March 30 PCC/CCC Phyllis Gentry: (336) 599-1181, ext. 269 Wed., 7-9 p.m. gentryp@piedmontcc.edu Spanish in the March 1 – April 26 PCC/CCC Phyllis Gentry: (336) 599-1181, ext. 269Workplace Tues., 7-9 p.m. gentryp@piedmontcc.edu

Public Safety Training

Law Enforcement Multiple Dates/Times PCC/CCC Lee Tate: (336) 599-1181, ext. 245In-Service Call for more information tatel@piedmontcc.edu Transportation

Truck Driving CDL Multiple Dates/Times PCC Mary Jane Robbins: (336) 599-1818 orClass A Call for more info (336) 599-1181, ext. 288 or 289 robbinm@piedmontcc.edu

Free Business SeminarsPlease visit our website at www.pccbusiness.com/seminars or call (336) 599-0032.Type/Name of Class Date/Time Location Seminar DescriptionBiodiesel 101: April 13 PCC Discover how to make fuel for your What It Is and Wed., 6-8 p.m. home, farm or business. You’ll save How It Is Made money and help the environment. Tour PCC’s biodiesel reactor.

Build a Professional April 14 BDEC Learn how to build a WordPress Website & Blog Thurs., 6-9 p.m. website that also serves as a blog and for $11 learn the basics of creating a content management website.

Build Your Business Jan. 27 BDEC Using Google to create an online With Google Thurs., 6-9 p.m. business that performs; using Google AdWords, Google Analytics, Google AdSense. Learn how to get your Website noticed!

Couples in Business March 31 BDEC Staying together while working together Together Thurs., 6-9 p.m. isn’t always easy. Learn strategies for working through the communications and operations issues faced by couples who run businesses together. You will take home exercises that help you divide tasks and grow your business.

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Type/Name of Class Date/Time Location Seminar DescriptioneBay Your Way to March 17 BDEC During this fast-paced session, learnSuccess: The Basics Thurs., 6-9 p.m. best practices to use when setting upof Selling on eBay an account, listing items for sale, taking payments, and shipping.

Effectively Market April 12, BDEC This course will give you the tools andYour Natural Tues., 6-9 p.m. knowledge you need to get your herbal, Products food and functional food products noticed! Learn about pricing, competing, branding your product, trade shows, and social networking.

Free Software Tools Feb. 10 BDEC Having the software you need to runto Run and Expand Thurs., 6-9 p.m. your business doesn’t have to cost aYour Business lot. In fact many powerful programs are available for free; Word processing, Accounting, Email campaigns, Photo editors, Podcasting tools, File Sharing, Project Management and much more!

Get Energized NOW! March 3 BDEC Is your work more inspiration or Thurs., 6-9 p.m. perspiration? Want to know how to boost your energy, self-confidence, and sales? Learn affirmations,visualizations, and other powerful tools that help you succeed!

Getting Paid to Talk, May 26 BDEC Ever considered doing voice over workMaking Money with Thurs., 6-9 p.m. for television, film, radio, audio books orYour Voice the Internet? Come learn the basics, including how to prepare a demo and how to be successful in this field.

Getting Started Jan. 27 BDEC Don’t have a Facebook page? In thisWith Facebook Thurs., 2-5 p.m. hands-on session for beginners, you will learn everything you need to get started. Space is limited to 10.

Getting Started March 10 CCC Don’t have a Facebook page? In thisWith Facebook Thurs., 2-5 p.m. hands-on session for beginners, you will learn everything you need to get started. Space is limited to 10.

Getting to Yes - April 26 CCC Need money to start or expand yourUnlocking Funding Tues., 6-9 p.m. small business? Come learn about theResources for Your NC Rural Center’s MicroenterpriseSmall Business loan program and other funding resources that may be available to you.

Getting to Yes - June 16 BDEC Need money to start or expand yourUnlocking Funding Thurs., 6-9 p.m. small business? Come learn about theResources for Your NC Rural Center’s Microenterprise loanSmall Business program and other funding resources that may be available to you.

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Type/Name of Class Date/Time Location Seminar Description

Google Local March 8 CCC Did you know that Google providesBusiness Center - Tues., 2-5 p.m. a free business “Place Page”? Want – Claim Your Listing! one, get one! In this hands-on seminar; create your business “Place Page”. Learn how to update it and understand the use of its data.

Google Local June 23 BDEC Did you know that Google provides aBusiness Center - Thurs., 6-9 p.m. free business “Place Page”? WantClaim Your Listing! one, get one! In this hands-on seminar; create your business “Place Page”. Learn how to update it and understand the use of its data. Guerrilla Marketing Feb. 17 BDEC Market your business for LOW, OR NO Thurs., 6-9 p.m. DOLLARS! Using low-cost tools, targeted information, and imagination. Learn to how to find conventional rewards (sales and profits) using unconventional methods.

Healing with March 22 BDEC What do cooking spices, onions,Common Kitchen Tues., 6-9 p.m. potatoes, and vinegar have in Staples common? They all make amazing first aid and common illness remedies! Experience hands-on herbal medicine.

Hire Your March 3 BDEC You will receive step by step guidanceFirst Employee Thurs., 12-1:30 p.m. on finding employees, how much to pay, navigating red tape like payroll taxes and benefits, and becoming the boss.

Hire Your April 7 CCC You will receive step by step guidanceFirst Employee Thurs., 12-1:30 p.m. on finding employees, how much to pay, navigating red tape like payroll taxes and benefits, and becoming the boss.

How Biodiesel Can June 21, PCC You will learn the basics of how you canFit Into Your Farm Tues., 6-9 p.m. help the environment and improveOperation your bottom line with biodiesel (including growing feedstock).

How To Publish March 10 BDEC Have you always dreamed ofYour Book Now! Thurs., 6-9 p.m. publishing a book, but didn’t know where to begin? Author L. Diane Wolfe walks you through the steps, from creating a marketable product to distribution.

How to Write an March 8 CCC Learn the ingredients of a winningEffective Business Tues., 6-9 p.m. business plan including; how to prepare Plan your plan, doing your own market research, developing sales forecasts and preparing your marketing plan.

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Type/Name of Class Date/Time Location Seminar DescriptionHow to Write an April 28, BDEC Learn the ingredients of a winningEffective Business Thurs., 6-9 p.m. business plan including; how to prepare Plan your plan, doing your own market research, developing sales forecasts and preparing your marketing plan.

Networking for April 7 BDEC Learn the different types of networkingSuccess Thurs., 6-9 p.m. and how to use them, as well as the do’s and don’ts and how to network effectively.

Show Me the Money! March 24 BDEC Don’t limit your business to local - Selling through your Thurs., 6-9 p.m. customers! Use the internet to sell yourwebsite goods or services across the country – and even the globe!

Super Customer May 5 BDEC Offering outstanding customer serviceService Thurs., 6-9 p.m. can be difficult in today’s marketplace, but it is essential to your businesses survival. Learn the keys to deal with the difficult people and give service that gets noticed!

The Power of Email April 18 BDEC Discover how communicating with yourMarketing Mon., 6-9 p.m. customers regularly can help you stay connected, and generate increased referrals, repeat sales, and unwavering customer loyalty.

Two for One Night May 12 BDEC Experienced businessman, “Enhanced Thurs., 6-9 p.m. management trainer and public speaker, Negotiating Skills Steve Carver will present a and Sales 401” series of two fast paced information filled seminars. “Enhanced Negotiating Skills” at 6 p.m. and “Sales 401” at 7:30 p.m. Read the full descriptions on our website www.pccbusiness.com/seminars. Come for one or come for all!

Using Facebook June 9 BDEC Enhance your online business presencefor Your Business Thurs., 6-9 p.m. by learning the basics of Facebook. Learn to create a great Profile and business Page that builds strong customer connections through text, photos & video.

BioWork Process Technician – Train for a New Career PCC is committed to training tomorrow’s Biotech workers today! The BioWork course will prepare you for employment as a process technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. BioWork is a: • Hybrid course – Requires computer knowledge • Hands-on learning with lab activities BioWork will provide you with a basic introduction to the science and technology used by companies in this industry and with the foundation you’ll need to learn and progress on the job. Get prepared today for an exciting career in Biotechnology!

Contact Debra Seamster at (336) 599-1181, ext. 290 for more details.

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Professional Truck Driver Training ProgramDonald Wayne Pruitt and Carl Winstead both enrolled in PCC’s Truck Driver Training program after being laid off from Collins & Aikman Corp. Using assistance from the Trade Act and the Employment Security Commission, the two men were able to successfully complete PCC’s program and obtain their CDL Class A licenses. Both are pursuing successful new careers with Southern States of Roxboro.

Train for a new career in just five to eight weeks! First year earning potential can be $32,000 to $45,000.

Choose either Day program (5-weeks) or Night program (6-weeks)

Financial assistance may be available to you. If you’ve been laid off or expect to be in the near future, contact PCC or your local ESC office to learn more about potential financial assistance for the Truck Driver Training program.

What makes our program different from others?

You receive 44 training hours with one student per truck so you get individualized attention and the training you need to succeed.

This program: Is nationally recognized training program• Is rated #1 by www.truckschoolsUSA.com• Offers CDL Class A testing at PCC

For an exciting career that takes you many places, call now!(336) 599-1818 to learn more!

“Safety is number one. PCC’s program taught me to be careful and aware of my surroundings at all times. That has really helped me as I have to watch for children and others when making my deliveries.”--Donald Wayne Pruitt

“PCC’s truck driver training program is a valuable, positive asset to people and the community. The program prepares you to be a good driver and to know how to deal with traffic. It mentally prepares you to handle any driving situation in an instant. It taught me how to expand my perimeter vision and see things that I did not pay attention to before.” --Carl Winstead

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19Adult Basic Skills

GED/Adult Basic Skillsis YOUR 1st step to your education success!

• Prepare to take the GED test, a high school equivalency (subjects include writing, reading/language arts, math, social studies & science).

• Improve your reading, writing and math skills needed for the GED or college placement test.

• Gain skills needed to be able to enter college or job training programs.

• Gain skills needed to be a partner in your child’s educational success.

• Learn English as Your Second Language

Here’s how we can help: All courses are free!1. Courses are offered day and night.

2. GED prep is offered online 24/7 with some face-to-face meetings.

3. GED graduates at PCC can take their first college course at PCC for free.

4. The GED student with the highest score on the completed GED test wins a one-year scholarship of free college credit courses at PCC.

5. GED Test fee is only $7.50!

6. We link you to PCC’s HRD program for pre-employment skills or job training.

7. We link you to college credit or continuing education courses.

Call or come by your local PCC Campus to get started on your educational success in the Basic Skills Program.

Person County Caswell CountySylvia Gault, Bldg. E, Room 120 Lori Watlington, Bldg. K, Room 157(336) 599-1181, ext. 268 (336) 694-5707, ext. 238

REGISTER Jan. 4 – March 18 Register early to reserve your seat!

Intake & Placement sessions are offered Jan. 4 – March 11.

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Adult Basic Skills Ambassadors Barbara Davis of Person County and Yimeka Shore of Caswell County have been named PCC’s Adult Basic Skills Ambassadors for this year. After being nominated by Paulette Stephens, ABS Student Success Coordinator/Transition Specialist, and Pat Warren, ABS Instructional Coordinator/Instructor, they participated in the N.C. Community Colleges’ Basic Skills Ambassador

Training for 2010-11. Each Basic Skills Ambassador has a local ABS staff person as their mentor. Barbara Davis’ mentor is Betty King, GED instructor in Person County for campus and online classes. In Caswell County, Pat Warren is Yimeka Shore’s mentor.

Barbara Davis Yimeka Shore

Student Testimonial: Elizabeth Roach“If I can do it after being out of school for 30 years, anyone can do it!” says Elizabeth Roach, a student in the ACE II class (Adults & Children in Education) in Yanceyville. Ms. Roach’s sister, who is also enrolled in ACE II, recruited her to join the class. The “buddy plan” works for these two even though Ms. Roach lives in another county.

“After being out of school for 30 years, I wasn’t sure I could get my GED. My daughter, who earned her GED at Mitchell Community College after being out of school for 11years, told me I should do it (enroll in the GED program),” said Ms. Roach. Although Ms. Roach’s two children are now adults, she has three grandchildren who she wants to help succeed in school. The ACE program gave her the opportunity to do both: study for the GED and learn ways to help her grandchildren learn.

“I was in class two weeks and took two GED tests and passed them! I plan to take two more GED tests before Christmas break and finish the last subject of the GED test in spring semester. I want to graduate from GED and enroll in a medical administration program at PCC,” says Ms. Roach.

ACE II is offered in partnership with Telamon Corporation’s Early Headstart program. Contact Early Headstart Telamon Director, Angela Wilson, at (336) 694-6942 or PCC at (336) 694-5707, ext. 238. Cherie Bevill is PCC’s ACE Instructor/Coordinator. Elizabeth Roach

PCC’s Business Development and Entrepreneurship Center – Here to help you and your business succeed

• One-on-one business counseling

for start-ups and existing businesses

• Training and technical assistance in starting a

business

• Assistance with applications to the NC Micro-enterprise Loan Program

Services offered by the Center include:

• Seminars, workshops and courses on a wide variety of business topics • Referral to specialized advisors

• A business resource library

• ProfitCents Business Analysis

The Business Development and Entrepreneurship Center has offices in both Roxboro and Yanceyville. For more information about any of our programs, or to schedule an appointment with our counselor, call (336) 599-0032, or visit us on the web at www.pccbusiness.com.

The Business Development and Entrepreneurship Center offers a wide variety of training, counseling, information and other services to business clients. It is part of a network of Small Business Centers established by the North Carolina Community College System. Services include: one-on-one business counseling for start-ups and existing businesses; training and technical assistance in starting a business; assistance with loan applications and the NC Micro-enterprise Loan Program; seminars, workshops and courses on a wide variety of business topics; referral to specialized advisors; and a business resource library.

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Incubate Your Business!Are you planning to start a business?

Has your home business outgrown your home?

If the answer to either of these questions is yes, you might benefit from incubating your business in our business incubator. To help small businesses get started we provide office space at a reasonable rent along with business counseling and assistance and shared business services. We make it easier for you to concentrate on growing your business during the early years.

To find out more, call us at (336) 599-0032

How to Do Business with the Big DogsThe federal government and large corporations spend billions of dollars on goods and services. Did you know that they want to spend some of that money with you, the small business owner? They even have programs set up to help them do that. Attend this hands-on interactive, workshop to learn from experts: how to qualify, how to register your business, where to find opportunities, what resources are available to help you, funding opportunities and how to prepare for the upcoming CREE and Government Marketplace trade shows. This is a two-part workshop. You will need to attend both nights to benefit. Space is limited so sign up today by calling (336) 599-0032

Session 1: Tues., March 29, 6-8:30 p.m. Session 2: Tues., April 5, 6-8:30 p.m.

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General InformationRegistrationRegistration is open to anyone at least 18 years of age or older. Registration may be completed in person, by mail or by phone. Individuals who are 16-17 years of age may enroll with written permission from their parent/guardian and the principal of the high school they are attending. Registration for minors in Adult Basic Skills requires parent/guardian, the school superintendent, and the principal’s written permission.

FeesPayment of the registration fee prior to the first class is encouraged so that a space for you is held. Some courses have a limited enrollment and are filled on a first-paid basis.

Registration Fees for Occupational Extension Courses (unless otherwise denoted) are:• 1-24 hours - $65• 25-50 hours - $120• 51+ hours - $175

Waivers

• Piedmont Community College waives tuition for persons 65 years of age or older who are NC residents for up to 96 contact hours per semester, with one exception. If a senior citizen enrolls in only one course in a given semester and that course exceeds 96 contact hours, he/she shall receive the waiver of the registration fee ($175) for this course only. A senior citizen may receive waivers for both curriculum and occupational extension in a given academic semester. If a senior citizen takes a self-supporting class, (s)he must pay for the class.

• Fees for fire, rescue, and NC law enforcement personnel are waived for enrollment in public safety courses applicable to occupation.

Refund and Course Repeat Policies

RefundsRefunds for Continuing Education courses are made as follows: 100% if requested before course begins or if the course is cancelled, 75% if requested after a course begins but before 10% of the total course meetings. No refund if after this date. In order to receive a refund, the student must officially withdraw from the class.

Course RepeatsState regulations require that students who take an occupational extension course more than twice within a five-year period shall pay their cost for the course based on self-support rates. For job-related course taken more than twice in a five-year period, students must pay additional charges for the course at the self-support rate, unless the student is required to repeat the course for certification or license renewal.

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