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JUNE21,2016 BERTIE LEDGER-ADVANCE MCC The fabric of Bertie County since 1832 Martin Community Coiiege MCC^s July20i7 {Continuing Education dassos Small Business Ctr. MCC's Small Business Center (SBC) serves both Martin & Bertie Counties. SBC provides one-on-one counseling to existing & prospective busi ness owners. To schedule an appointment, call 252-789- 0201 or via email at le- na.jackson(S)martincc.edu. MCC's Small Business Center seminars will resume in Au gust! Job Training American Sign Language - M & T, 6 to 8 pm, 7/3 thru 8/24 on the Windsor campus. Learn to communicate in the language of the deaf community using alphabet and up- to-date signs. In this course, students will acquire body language, facial expression, and movements for conceptual signs. The fee for this class is $35 to $70, depending on enrollment. Commercial Driver License (CDL-Class B) - M & W, 7/10 thru 8/2, 5:30 to 8:30 pm, on the MCC Campus in Wiiliamston. This 24- hour course prepares individuals to take North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles Commercial Drivers License exam. It in cludes regulations and road safety proce dures and is taught to ensure students understand the rules and regulations need ed to successfully pass qualification exams for Commercial Driver License (CDL). The fee for this class is $70. Vehicle Safety Inspection - T 8c Th, 6 to 10 pm, 7/18 8c 7/20, Wiiliamston campus. This course is designed to meet the training and licensing requirements (initial and/or re newal) for the Vehicle Safety and On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Emissions Inspection Pro gram administered by the NC Division of Motor Vehicles, License and Theft Bureau. Upon completion, a student will understand the rules, regulations and procedures for conducting a vehicle safety and OBD emis sions inspection; be able to inspect a vehicle properly; and be prepared to sit for the state certification exam. The fee for this class is $70. Notary Public - M 8c W, 7/19 and 7/20, from 5:30 to 9 pm, on the MCC campus in Windsor. This course is required for any one interested in becoming a Notary Re public for the first time, and is recommend ed as a refresher course for current nota ries. The fee is $70. Forklift Operator - Sat., 7/22 and 7/29 from 8 am to 2 pm, MCC campus in Wiiliamston. This 12-hour course pro-vides instruction on the operation and maintenance of an industrial forklift. Core topics include forklift design, controls and instrumentation, pre use inspection, safety awareness, and fork lift stability. This course meets the training requirements for related Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Effective Teacher Training - M, T, W 8c Th, 7/31 thru 8/3; from 8 am to 5 pm, Windsor campus. Provides teacher assistants and substitutes with principles and practices of effective teaching. Core topics will focus on skills for basic classroom management, childhood development, and instructional techniques. The fee for this class is $125. To register for job training classes, contact Leslie Bond at 252-789- 0248 or via email at leslie.bond(S)martjncc.edu. BLET Basic Law Enforcement Ti ^ Classes start at MCC July 18, 2017 Contact Wayland Mitchell 252-789-0267 wmitchell(gmartincc.edu SECU Scholarships may be available for students who qualify. Basic Skills All Basic Skills classes are free! High School Equivalency classes are available both day and night, in mul tiple locations - including Wiiliam ston, Robersonvitle, and Windsor. Funds are available to assist qualified students with the $80 fee for taking the High School Equivalency Tests (formerly GED®). For more information about basic skills classes contact Jeri Griffin at 789-0288. Increase your earning potential! FREE GED® CLASSES Available in Wiiliamston, Robersonville and Windsor! Learn more at www.martincc.edu or 252-789-0288 GED® completers are eligi ble for an MCC Foundation scholarship for up to 6 credit hours of curriculum courses! Basic Skills GED®, Adult Basic Education (ABE) & English as a Second Language (E5L) M, T, W & Th, from 7:30 am to 5 pm, 7/10 thru 7/31, MCC campus in Wiiliamston M, T & W, from 6 to 9 pm, 7/10 thru 7/31, MCC campus in Wil- liamston , M, T & W, from 7:30 am to 2 pm, 7/17 thru 7/31, Willow Acres Community Center in Wiiliamston M, T, W & Th, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, 7/10 thru 7/31, Rob ersonville Senior Center M, T, W & Th, from 8 am to 4:30 pm, 7/10 thru 7/31, Bertie Cam pus in Windsor T 8i Th, from 6 to 9 pm, 7/10 thru 7/31, Bertie Campus in Windsor ABE only - M, T, W 8t Th, from 8 am to 3:30 pm, 7/10 thru 7/31, Bertie Campus in Windsor There are no fees for any of these classes. Contact Jeri Griffin for more infor mation about any of the sessions noted above. She can be reached at 252-789-0288 or via email at jeri.griffin@martincc.edu CRC Prep & Testing WorkKeys is a comprehensive skills assessment tool recognized by thousands of employers. MCC offers the WorkKeys test prepara tion and tests. CRC Open Lab In Wiiliamston MONDAYS - 8 am to 12:30 pm TUESDAYS: 8 am to 12:30 pm THURSDAYS: 8 am to 12:30 pm ALSO, WED. - 4 to 9 pm (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY) CRC Testing In Wiiliamston MONDAYS - 4 to 9 pm WEDNESDAYS - 9 AM to 1 PM CRC Open Lab in Windsor WEDNESDAYS - 8 am to 12:00 pm To schedule appointments, contact Brenda G. Moore at 252-789-0236 or at brenda.moore@martincc.edu. Fire Training Fire Behavior - Mon., 7/10, Tues., 7/11, and Wed., 7/12, from 6 to 10 pm. Merry Hill Mid Way. This certification related course will enable the firefighter candidate to demonstrate their knowledge of terminolo gy used in the area of fire behavior, the hazards of different fuels and the types of heat sources. Alarms and Communications - T, 7/18, & Th, 7/20, from 6 to 10 pm and Sat., 7/22, from 8 am to 5 pm, at the Jamesville Fire Department. This certification related course is designed to teach candidates the policies and procedures concerning the ordering and transmitting of emergency alarms and the actions to be taken upon receipt of the alarms. The registration fee for each of these classes is $70. To register, contact Lar ry Johnson at 252-789-0205 or via email at larry.johnson@martincc.edu. EMS Training CPR for Health Care Providers - Tuesday, 7/19, from 8 am to 5 pm, on the Wiiliamston Campus. Tuesday, 7/26, from 8 am to 5 pm, on the Windsor Campus. Initial EMT Hybrid Class - Tuesday, 8/14, from 6 to 10 pm, on the Wiiliamston Campus. Tuesday, 8/15, from 6 to 10 pm, on the Windsor Campus. Initial AEMT Hybrid Class - Tues. 8/22 from 6 tolO pm on the Wiiliam ston Campus. The fee for these classes vary and may be waived for eligible students. To register for or request EM5 training, contact 5teve Anderson at 252-789- 0266 or via email at sander- son@martincc.edu. Personai Interest Classes Concealed Carry Handgun classes - Sat., 7/8, from 8 am to 5 pm, on the MCC campus in Wiiliamston. Sat., 7/15, from 9 am to 1 pm, on the MCC campus in Windsor. This class explains the aspects of NC's Con cealed Carry Handgun law as it applies to the rights of a citizen to carry a handgun. The course will cover the use of deadly force, how concealed weapons may be carried and gun safety. Successful comple tion of this course provides the required training certificate needed to apply for a N.C. concealed carry permit from the local sheriff's office in your county of residence. Students are required to bring a handgun, 50 rounds of ammunition as well as eye and ear protection. The fee for this class is $70. To register for personal interest classes, contact Leslie Bond at 252 -789-0248 or via email at leslie.bond(§)martincc.edu. The fee for each of these classes is $35 to $70, depending on enrollment. Health Care Classes Medication Aid for Long Term Care - T 8i Th, 7/11 thru 7/27, 5 to 9 pm, Wiiliam ston Campus. M, W & Th, 7/17 thru 7/27, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, Windsor Campus. This class meets the NC Board of Nursing training requirements for becoming quali fied as a Medication Aide. Covers the six rights of medication administration for non- licensed personnel. Topics include medica tion administration via the oral, topical and instillation routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology, and legal implica tions. Upon completion, students should be able to take the competency exam and , demonstrate skills necessary to qualify for listing on the NC Medication Aide Registry. A student must be a high school/GED gradu ate and a certified Nursing Assistant I to be eligible to enroll in this course. The fee for this course is $70. The textbook is $18.46. Career Pathways in Healthcare - 7/11 to 8/3, T & Th, from 6 to 9 pm, on the Windsor campus. 8/1 to 8/10, T 8t Th, from 8:30 am to 3 pm, on the Wiiliamston campus. Introduces students to health care classes in several areas of study. The curriculum al lows students to explore their health career interests via the internet and personal inter views. Students research skills needed to be successful in their field of interest - includ ing job responsibilities, Job search strategies and researching available Jobs in their geo graphical living area. Students will also identify learning styles and develop prob lem solving and communication skills. The fee is $70 but this may be waived for quali fying students. To register for health care classes contact Sue Gurley at 252-789-0261 or by email at sue.gurley@martjncc.edu to register. Defensive Driving Defensive Driving Course (DDC-4) - Tues., 7/18, from 8 am to 12 pm, Wiiliamston campus. This is a fast-paced driver im provement program that offers practical strategies to reduce collision-related inju ries, fatalities, and costs. It addresses the importance of attitude in preventing crash es, and reinforces the good driving skills students already have. DDC-4 shows stu dents the consequences of the choices they make behind the wheel. The fee for this class is $50 and the textbook is $5. To register for Defensive Driving training, contact Leslie Bond at 252-789-0248 or via email at leslie.bond(§)martincc.edu. MCC Is an EOE Institution. Connect toa career at MCC! Get started on a degree from MCC! Registration for MCC’s Fali Semester is now underway! “Registration Mondays” allow face to face enrollment with MCC Counselors from 8 am to 4:30 pm Faii Semester begins August 18 Financial Aid may be available to qualified students! Learn more at 252-792-1521 or www.martincc.edu Computer Information Technology