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AllianceBasic Nursing AssistantBeginning Acoustic GuitarFun with RoboticsMedication Aide

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ChadronAdult EducationBasic Nursing AssistantBuilding a Productive Workplace CultureBuilding High-Performance Teams

GordonAdult Education

KimballAdult Education

Scottsbluff8 to GreatAccess IAccess IIAdult EducationBeginning Excel 2010Beginning PublisherBoating Safety CertificationCPR/First AideEffective Decision-MakingEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)Exploring the Internet for SeniorsGirls Basketball Camp Glass EtchingGolden Oldies Intro to Computers

High Plains Science Adventure CampIntermediate Excel IIIntroduction to Fly FishingMicrosoft PowerPointPinewood Derby RacingPrinciples of Fly CastingSoccer CampSkype™Tatting with a NeedleTheatre Opportunity for Youth (TOFY) CampTwill A RoseYouth Chautauqua Summer Camp

SidneyAdult EducationDriver’s EducationEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)Evernote

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Class DescriptionsAlliance308.763.2002

Basic Nursing AssistantThis course is designed to instruct students in becoming Basic Nursing Assistants. The course provides essential knowledge and skills to provide basic care and skills to residents/clients of health care facilities: including such topics as resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents/clients in maintaining basic comfort and safety. It is designed to meet the training requirements of the federal and Nebraska state law for nursing assistants working in licensed facilities.Date: Jun 23 - Jul 31Days: T, W, THTime: 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.Cost: $423, plus bookLocation: Alliance Learning Center, Room 118

Medication AideThis course is designed to instruct the experienced Nurses Aide to assume the role of Medication Aide, who has a beginning knowledge of medication administration and pharmacology. Upon completion of the course, the student will be eligible to sit for an exam administered by the Department of Health. Successful completion of this exam will approve the student as a Medication Aide.Date: Jul 7 - 24Days: M, T, THTime: 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.Cost: $312, plus book

Location: Alliance Learning Center, Room 007Chadron308.763.2002

Building a Productive Workplace CultureWhat does your company stand for? What makes your company unique? Workplace culture is based upon your company’s purpose and values. A vibrant culture motivates employees to work hard, breeds loyalty and motivation, encourages creativity, and increases productivity. Workplace culture can account for nearly one third of a company’s financial performance. In this session, participants explore the building blocks of dynamic culture, which include: living values, nourishing and inspiring environment, great communication, collaborative and cooperative teamwork, dynamic and engaged leadership, creativity and innovation, and workplace diversity.Date: Jun 24Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Cost: $35Location: Chadron State College Burkhiser Bldg.

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Basic Nursing Assistant This course is designed to instruct students in becoming Basic Nursing Assistants. The course provides essential knowledge and skills to provide basic care and skills to residents/clients of health care facilities: including such topics as resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents/clients in maintaining basic comfort and safety. It is designed to meet the training requirements of the federal and Nebraska state law for nursing assistants working in licensed facilities.Date: Jul 22 - Aug 6Days: M, T, W, TH, FTime: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Cost: $486.21, includes cost of bookLocation: Chadron State College Burkhiser Building, Room 200

Building High-Performance TeamsWe talk about teamwork, but how do you create it in your business? Building effective teams in the workplace helps businesses achieve their ideals and be more successful. In this seminar, participants learn how to work with people with different communication and personality styles. They learn how to build instant rapport with people, communicate with different people, appreciate and value the viewpoints of others, and work together as a team to achieve common goals. Participants explore multiple intelligences, right brain/left brain, mindsets, and REAL colors personality indicator. Through these explorations, businesses are able to improve customer service, increase teamwork, and build better communication. Date: Jul 28Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Cost: $45Location: Chadron State College Burkhiser Bldg.

Scottsbluff308.635.6700

Boating Safety CertificationRequired of all motorboat operators in Nebraska born after 12/31/85 (including personal watercraft like Jet Ski, Waverunner, and other craft). Minimum age 14 or turning 14 this calendar year. Two formats: six-hour classroom course or three-hour home study option with review/test session. Call 308.289.0017 or email scott.eveland@nebraska.gov to register.

Boating Safety Six-Hour ClassDate: Jun 10 & 12Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m Boating Safety Test Out SessionsDate: Jun 28 or Jul 19Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $10Location: Harms Center

Exploring the Internet for SeniorsKeep in touch with family and friends via email. Learn how to send a message, open a received message, reply to a received message, forward a message to someone who initially didn’t get it, send an attachment, download items from the Internet, and explore the Internet in search of topics of interest. Bring your computer questions to class as we will discuss ways to make using the computer a fun and enjoyable experience.Date: Jun 24 & 26 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Cost: $10Location: Harms Center

Introduction to Fly Fishing Fly fishing is generally thought of as a sport best enjoyed in the setting of mountain streams catching trout or salmon. While these waters are great places to fly fish, you can catch a variety of fish and have the same great fly fishing experiences in your local warm water lakes and ponds. This class helps the beginning or novice fly fisher learn the basic principles associated with fly fishing. Learn more about more about the equipment necessary for getting started, how to properly set up a fly rod, become familiar with the basic principles of fly casting, and understand the use of flies and common fly fishing strategies necessary for catching fish in streams, lakes, and ponds.

This class is required in order to register for Principles of Fly Casting.Date: Jun 24 & 26 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $25Location: Harms Center

8 to GreatJoins schools, coaches and parents around the country who are giving their students what matters most: tools for living the life of their dreams. 8 to Great not only teaches self confidence/self respect, respect for others and responsibility, it also improves communication skills, positive attitude, resourcefulness, goal setting and much more. 8 to Great restores hope and inspires possibilities. For more information on this national program go to 8togreat.com and then call us to register before seats are filled!Date: Jun 26Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Cost: $125Location: Harms Center

Principles of Fly Casting If you thought casting a fly line was too complicated for you to master, you’ll be surprised to learn that with the knowledge of a few basic principles, a little personal instruction, and some practice, anyone can become proficient enough at fly casting to enjoy the sport of fly fishing. In this class, we review the basic principles of fly casting, learn common fly casting techniques used in a variety of fly fishing situations, and devote time to personal instruction and casting practice. Participants must bring a properly set up and functional fly rod to class for personal instruction and practice. To experience maximum learning from this class, the participant should also have completed the Introduction to Fly Fishing class. Class size is limited in order to provide individualized attention and instruction.Date: Jul 8 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $20Location: Harms Center

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Effective Decision-Making FREE TO PUBLIC! Discover how to make effective decisions by renowned author and risk expert Jim McCormick. If you are currently or have ever faced a difficult decision you need to attend this seminar! Learn how to make effective decisions by utilizing the Six Steps of Intelligent Risk-Taking from McCormick’s book The Power of Risk. Participants have an opportunity to apply what they learn during the seminar to a decision they are facing through the use of a proprietary instrument, McCormick’s Risk Assessment/Success Enhancement tool. Free for the public thanks to the Scottsbluff Business Mastermind and local business sponsors. Jim McCormick is one of America’s premier organizational risk experts, a noted author, founder and president of the Research Institute for Risk Intelligence, and a world-class skydiver. To learn more visit JimMcCormick.com.Date: Jul 10Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.Cost: FREELocation: Harms Center

Twill A RoseStitch a full blown rose and leaves using an easy-to-do twilling stitch that resembles a string of small beads. The 7 ½” x 8 ½” design may be used for a quilt block, pillow, picture, etc. An additional small design and a small simulated wood flexible hoop is an added bonus included in the materials. No previous embroidery experience is required. A complete kit (except for scissors) is available for $10 payable to the instructor. Date: Jul 15 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

orDate: Jul 24 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Cost: $15, plus $10 materials fee Location: Harms Center

Tatting with a NeedleThe first class introduces a delicate lace edging made with a long, straight needle, Perle #5 cotton thread and a simple “stitch.” In the second session we explore tatting with a ball of thread instead of lengths of thread. The use of a ball of thread allows continuous tatting and more designs. A small simulated wood flexible hoop is provided as well as additional patterns for medallions, “crittters,” creative scenes, etc. is included in a class handout. The first session is a pre-requisite for the second class. A complete tatting kit (except for scissors) is available at the first class for $25, payable to the instructor. Date: Aug 5 & 12Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $25, plus $25 materials fee Location: Harms Center

CPR/First AideInstruction on the basic information in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aide for first responders and initiators to incidents. Results in basic two years certification for the skills required to perform CPR and First Aide skills in the field Date: Aug 6Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Cost: $35Location: Harms Center

Beginning PublisherDo you create a newsletter for your company, church, or another organization? Do you want to create fliers and brochures? This Beginning Publisher class shows you how to do that and so much more. Learn to combine graphics and text to produce a variety of Publisher projects. Classes are small resulting in individualized attention and projects. Date: Sep 23 - Oct 7Days: T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members: $16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Beginning Excel 2010This course is an entry-level spreadsheet course. Students learn to use simple formulas, format a spreadsheet, create a chart, and link worksheets together. Application projects vary to meet the needs of the class.Date: Oct 7 - 21Days: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

orDate: Nov 4 - 18Days: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members: $16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Microsoft PowerPointThis course focuses on the use of presentation media software. Students learn to create high quality, visually pleasing, and informative resentations. They edit and format slides; work with clip art, pictures, and WordArt; use drawing tools; work with tables and charts; and prepare and run a slide show. Application projects vary to meet the needs of the class.Date: Oct 7 - 21Days: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members: $16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

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Access IThis course is an entry-level database class designed to enable students to create a database to track personal or business information by entering the data into user-friendly forms, filter the data to get just the data you want, and print professional-looking reports. Application projects vary to meet the needs of the class.Date: Oct 14 - 28Days: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members:$16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Skype™Desktop videoconferencing is one of the mostfun and useful ways to use a computer. With the click of a mouse and minimal hardware we can connect with anyone around the world instantly. Explore Skype™ and Google Video Chat® and learn how it can help bridge the gap between you and your clientele or between you and your family and friends. Date: Oct 23, or Nov 20, or Dec 18Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $20Location: Harms Center

Glass EtchingLooking for a special birthday or Christmas gift? Ever wondered how designs are etched or frosted into glass or mirrors? In this fun, hands-on class, learn how to take an image from the web, a family crest, sports logo, graphic design, etc., and etch the image into glass or mirror. Make a customized, high-quality, personalized gift for someone special in your life! All supplies are included in the registration fee.

Date: Nov 12 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

orDate: Dec 6Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $22Location: Harms Center

Golden Oldies Intro to ComputersThis course focuses on learning the fundamentals of using Windows, working on Windows desktop files, document folder management, and Explorer.Date: Nov 3 - 17Days: M, WTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

orDate: Dec 8 - 22Days: M, WTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members:$16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Access IIThis course is designed to enable students to create multiple table queries, use subforms, create complex reports, share information with other Office applications, manage database objects, and create macros.Date: Nov 4 - 18 Day: T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members:$16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Intermediate Excel II This course focuses on the use of spreadsheet software to understand the principles in using complex formulas and functions, creating macros, multi-level sorting, filtering data, chart enhancements, and retrieving data on the World Wide Web.Date: Dec 2 - 16 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members:$16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Sidney308.254.7407

EvernoteEvernote is a great business and productivity tool that helps you organize and collaborate on projects using your computer, web browser, and any mobile device. Learning to utilize this tool is a must for anyone that would like to successfully manage their personal and professional life more efficiently. Dates and time to be announced. Date: Jun 23Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $35Location: Sidney Campus, Room 112

Driver’s EducationCourse requirements: This session consists of 20 hours of classroom training. Behind the wheel driving time consist of five hours. Drive times are arranged between the student and the instructor and may extend past April 21. Parents, please advise your child of any day or time that they cannot participate. Students must have learner’s permit to attend.Approved driver safety course: WNCC Driver’s Education Course is an approved State of Nebraska Driver Safety Course. The drive test route was approved by the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles. The instructor is a State of Nebraska Certified Driver’s Education Instructor.Date: Jul 7 - 10Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Cost: $240Location: Sidney Campus, Room 122

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Pinewood Derby RacingMaybe you’ve never built and raced a little wood car. Maybe you have built and raced a little wood car, but you’d like to improve on your past performance? We’ll use hand tools to shape, sand, paint, and assemble these cars. Then we’ll have a race, prizes, and refreshments!Ages: 10 - 14 (Grades 5 - 8)Date: Jun 16 - 18Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $50Location: Harms Center, Discovery Lab

Beginning Acoustic GuitarA beginning exploration of the acoustic guitar, learning some basic chords, learning basic songs, playing in tune and on time. We provide the guitars, the music — everything you need for an enjoyable musical experience.Ages: 10 - 18Date: Jun 23 - 26Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.Cost: $20Location: Alliance Campus, Room 123

Fun with RoboticsCampers build a robot using instructions and parts provided from a Lego Mindstorms kit. They learn to control and program their completed robot and have challenging tasks that they must accomplish using their hi-tech creation.Date: Jun 23 - 26Time: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.Cost: $40Location: Alliance Campus, Room 7

Youth Chautauqua Summer Camp — FREE!Become a Chautauquan as you research, create, and depict as accurately as possible a historical figure from our community. Research the life of a local figure who contributed to the story of homesteading, settlement, migration, and displacement. Campers bring their character to full bloom by presenting on stage and in costume under the Chautauqua tent. “Ride Into History” is a historical performance touring troupe which will lead the Youth Chautauqua Camp over the course of a week and support

the young researchers/actors.Ages: 10 - 14 (Grades 5 - 8) Date: Jun 23 - 27Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.Cost: FreeLocation: Harms Center

High Plains Science Adventure CampCome join us for the week as we explore some of the unique habitats western Nebraska has to offer! Investigate what lives here and why and get up close and personal with native animals and their exotic cousins. Visit hpsacamp.blogspot.com for more information or to register. Ages: 9 - 13 (Grades 4 - 7)Date: Jul 14 - 18Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Cost: $150 for the week (including overnight at the Riverside Discovery Center)Location: Wildcat Hills Nature Center

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Girls BasketballThis camp is a competitive opportunity to develop the basic skills of basketball, including passing, shooting, dribbling, pivoting, and basic offensive and defensive situations. It involves different stations with individuals going through skills to mold their game. The camp is instructed by Dave Harnish, WNCC women’s basketball head coach, the assistant basketball coach, and current/former Cougar basketball players.Grades: 1 - 9Date: Jun 16 - 19Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Cost: $50Location: Cougar Palace

SoccerSoccer camp helps players of all ages with their soccer abilities through fun and creative activities and small-sided games. Professional instruction from WNCC coaches and players is offered. Players under 8 years of age attend from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. and the cost is reduced to $75. Pre-register at wnccsoccer.com.Ages: All ages, including recreational playersDate: Jul 21 - 25Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Cost: $90 ($75, ages 8 and under)Location: Alan C. Landers Soccer Complex, 5th & 42nd Ave

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The Adult Education, GED, and ESL programs provide instruction that helps individuals acquire the academic skills necessary for employment or admission to college and occupational or training programs. Anyone over 18 years of age or older who is not enrolled in another school is eligible for enrollment. Please call 308.635.6770 regarding special enrollment requirements for 16- and 17-year-olds. Some students may wish to work on all the subjects necessary to take the GED tests and others may only need to improve skills, such as math or reading, to improve their employment opportunities.

Morrill County

Adult EducationBRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY 308.279.0403(Year-round)Cost: $20 T, TH * 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

English as a Second Language (ESL)BRIDGEPORT HIGH SCHOOL 308.262.1454(Feb - May)M, W * 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.T * 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Dawes County

Adult Education DAWES COUNTY ANNEX BUILDING 308.432.3284 (Year-round)Cost: $20 M - TH * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Sheridan County

Adult Education GORDON CITY HALL 308.635.6770(Year-round)Cost: $20 Call 308.635.6770 for current info

Kimball County

Adult Education KIMBALL HIGH SCHOOL 308.750.6796(Aug - May)Cost: $20 T, TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Scotts Bluff County

Adult Education WILLIAMS BUILDING308.635.6768(Year-round)Cost: $20M - TH * 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.M - TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.M, T, TH * 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.W * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.July & August HoursM - TH * 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.M - TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.M - TH * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

GUADALUPE RECREATIONAL CENTER308.635.6775(Year-round)Cost: $20 New Evening Hours in June!M - TH * 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.T, W * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.F * 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

ONE STOP CAREER CENTER(Year-round)Cost: $20M, T * 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.W * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

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English as a Second Language (ESL)WILLIAMS BUILDINGM - TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

GUADALUPE RECREATIONAL CENTER(Held at the Harms Center in June)M - TH * 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.T, W * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. F * 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLT, TH * 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Cheyenne County

Adult Education WNCC SIDNEY CAMPUS 308.254.7458(Year-round)Cost: $20M, W * 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.T * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.TH * 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

English as a Second Language (ESL)WNCC SIDNEY CAMPUS 308.254.7458(Year-round)M, W * 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.T * 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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