Career Focus
JOB HUNTING SKILLS
How to Ace Job Interviews
Janet Reese
Have you interviewed for a job lately? Interviews are more challenging than ever with greater competition for fewer jobs in a tight economy. Increase your odds of landing a job offer by honing your interviewing skills in this fun and interactive workshop. You’ll learn:
• Five frequently asked interview questions.
• How to craft and deliver your answers with impact.
• How to answer difficult questions using the bridging technique.
• Five C’s of effective communication.
• Body language, gestures and eye contact that support positive messages.
• What questions to ask them.
Bring a tablet and pen to class for writing exercises. You’ll have the opportunity to apply what you learn in a practice exercise.
Janet Reese, M.A., APR, is a communications specialist, speaker and author. Her business is Reese Communications www.RinPR.com. Janet has distilled the best of what she has learned from interviewing for staff and contract jobs over the last 15 years.
Tue, Oct 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. ACC Campus
BUSI 1062F01-68119 $49, $3 material fee to instructor
Finding a Job After 50
Staff
If you have been laid off, or seeking a career change later in life, you are presented with some unique challenges in your job search. Get some practical tips and techniques to help you sell yourself to prospective employers and highlight your strengths as an older worker.
Tue, Sept 28, 6-9 p.m. ACC Campus
BUSI 1061F01-68045 $49, $5 material fee to instructor
BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
Career Alternatives: Business Ownership-The Joys and Pitfalls
Rhonda Bolich-Lampo
Learn the pros and cons of business ownership. Decide what your risk factor is in becoming a business owner before you dive in. Consider finances, family, and emotional issues. Explore the options available to you. Excellent for people who are considering self-employment now or in the future either through business creation, dealership, franchise, or home-based business.
Wed, Sept 22, 7-8:30 p.m. ACC Campus
BUSI 1093F01-68265 $49
HOUSING
Field Inspector Career Basics: An Overview of Opportunities
Peter Van de Sande
Colorado has a high ranking in national foreclosures and personal/business bankruptcies creating a growing demand for field inspectors. Many financial institutions rely on field inspectors to be their eyes and ears helping to eliminate fraud. Explore the basics of this lucrative field and the numerous segments of the industry. Discuss how to work for yourself and set your own schedule in this overview course.
Wed, Sept 29, 6:30-8 p.m. ACC Campus
BUSI 1004F01-68038 $49
Explore the Disaster Housing Field
Peter Van de Sande
Are you looking for a way to use your skills to help people in their time of need, as well as an opportunity to make money? If so you may want to consider becoming a disaster housing inspector. When the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declares a federal disaster for Individual Assistance, Disaster Housing Inspectors are deployed to the area to inspect and record damages to homes and personal property. Find out what it takes to be a part of this field.
Wed, Oct 6, 6:30-8 p.m. ACC Campus
BUSI 1003F01-68039 $49
You’re On The Air: How to Really Make it in Voice-Overs!
Sheryl Powers
Voice-overs are hot today! You don’t have to be an actor to get voice-over work, but it certainly doesn’t hurt! With such notable talent as James Earl Jones, Linda Hunt, and Donald Sutherland lending their voices to commercials, films, and videos, one would think that it would be next to impossible to break into this field. Not so! Discover some exciting new ways to get around the competition and actually turn voice-overs into a thriving full or part-time business!
Sheryl Powers, has over 25 years of experience in the radio and voiceover business. As a DJ, talk show co-host, radio and TV voice-over artist (both locally and nationally), and radio sales and marketing specialist, she knows all sides of the business. Sheryl’s voice-over credits include Mattress Giant, American Gold and Silver Exchange (aired on Lifetime network), Funjet Vacations, Hearts on Fire Diamonds, Sunnyland Patio Furniture, Charlotte Gold and Diamond, Dalworth Clean, and many, many more. With all of her experience, and a tremendous knack for teaching and presenting in an entertaining and engaging way, Sheryl Powers is the kind of mentor that you want to have on your side in this challenging yet rewarding field of voice-overs.
Mon, Oct 4, 7-9 p.m. ACC Campus
BUSI 1019F01-68040 $49
REALTORS-CEU CREDIT
Understanding Radon
Judy Browne
Earn CE credits for Realtors. A presentation for Realtors to increase your knowledge of radon, its heath risks, testing and remediation techniques. This course will cover what radon is and where it comes from, the health effects of radon on homeowners, testing methods for radon and how to interpret the results along with methods to remediate radon in homes with levels outside of the EPA recommendations.
Thu, Oct 14, 6-7 p.m. ACC Campus
BUSI 1085F01-68115 $59
Understanding Lead Based Paint
Judy Browne
Earn CE credits for Realtors. A presentation for Realtors to increase your knowledge of lead based paint, its heath risks, the new EPA requirements for remodelers, testing and remediation. This course will cover the important facts about lead based paint, where it is found and what your clients need to know about remodeling and renovating in their homes if lead based paint is present.
Thu, 6-7 p.m., Nov 4 ACC Campus
BUSI 1086F01-68116 $59
Discovering Your Passion
Leanna Fredrich
Do you desire more from life? Deepen your life experiences and increase your fulfillment with this life-changing workshop. Rediscover your passions, find your Inner Genius, and create a life purpose. Complete this class and become prepared and focused, ready to begin measuring and structuring your life around your genius, values, and passions.
Tue, Oct 19-Nov 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 4 wks ACC Campus
BUSI 1016F01-68043 $99, $7 material fee to instructor
I Need a New Job! Now What?
Concetta Palmieri
Discover proven methods to find and get the job you want. Discuss:
- best practices for resume writing-get the inside scoop from a recruiter’s perspective including the newest trends in resume writing using effective CAR stories (Challenge,Action, Results)
- the job board and beyond – Customize your job search using the hidden job market from networking tips, staff agencies, finding unadvertised positions, contract work
- how to interview effectively and confidently-Discover preparation tips, common interview questions, ideas for answering the tough questions and practice through role playing
Concetta Palmieri is a Senior Staffing Specialist for one of the world’s oldest and most established staffing agencies.
Tue, Sept 21-28, 6-8 p.m., p.m. 2 wks ACC Campus
BUSI 1063F01-68275 $59
Career Change Success! What You Need to Know and Do
Staff
Want to know how to match your abilities, skills and interests to find a career that “fits” you? Personality types, personal and professional values, interests and skills will be assessed to help you make smarter career decisions. Self-knowledge is a powerful tool for any life change. This class is appropriate for individuals 18 years of age and older. *Course tuition includes assessment fees.
Robyn McKenry is a private career counselor, qualified in administering and analyzing MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) and the Strong instruments. Robyn is also a business and management consultant, assisting her clients with resume reviews re-writes, and writing cover letters.
Wed, Sept 29-Oct 27, 6-8:30 p.m., 5 wks ACC Campus
BUSI 1036F01-68044 $199*
Becoming a Professional Mediator
Trish Elledge
Are you looking for a career change, want to add adjunct revenue to your current counseling or law practice, or know that facilitating peaceful settlements is your life-long calling? Learn to understand the world of professional mediation as an overall industry, its pros and cons, related job opportunities, training requirements, training resources and other topics.
Mon, Sept 20, 6:30-9 p.m. ACC Campus
BUSI 1032F01-68117 $49, $5 material fee to instructor
Basic Mediation Certificate
Trish Elledge
Join the burgeoning field of professional mediation. With more and more courts ordering litigants to mediation, corporations implementing internal dispute resolution programs, and neighborhood associations realizing the long-term benefits of amicably resolved disputes between neighbors, is it any wonder that mediation is one of the fastest-growing professions across the country? This 40-hour course provides the fundamental concepts, skills, and practice essential for anyone interested in adding professional mediation to their skill set. It meets the voluntary training guideline set forth by the Colorado Council of Mediators and Mediation Organizations (CCM) Certificate of completion awarded upon successful completion of course.
Fri and Sat, Oct 15-16, 22-23, 9-5 p.m., and Sun, Oct 17 and 24, 10-3 p.m. ACC Campus
BUSI 1001F01-68118 $450, $25 material fee to instructor
Hottest Travel Careers
Ron Stern
Did you know that travel is the world’s biggest business and one of the fastest growing? Make $$ as a P/T or F/T home-based travel agent. Travel for free arranging group tours. Cruise for as little as $35 per day on a luxury cruise line in this little-known opportunity. Make money and see the world as a director. How to take a free vacation in Spain, just by speaking English. Live for free in a foreign country for up to a year as an English instructor. Learn how others will pay your way to write about travel and take interesting photos. *Optional book fee of $10 is for Ron’s “Getting Hired” booklet.
Tue, Nov 16, 5-7 p.m. ACC Campus
TRVL 1013F01-68046 $49*
How to be a Travel Writer: The Easy Way
Ron Stern
Veteran travel photojournalist Ron Stern has been teaching this popular course for many years in Denver and Boulder. Travel writers stay in the best hotels, eat the finest foods, and experience VIP treatment-all for free! Get started now! Discuss inside information to this fast track career. Use the Internet to explore free trips and find the best sites for writers. Build a media contact list, obtain assignments, approach airlines for free airfare, conduct interviews, create a portfolio, take photos that sell, and more. If you have wanderlust but lack the money to pay for it, then take this class! *Optional $25 material fee paid to the instructor for 2 booklets that provide many more opportunities for discount travel as well as Ron’s list of media contacts which is loaded with insider contacts in the travel industry.
Wed, Oct 20, 7-9 p.m. ACC Campus
TRVL 1008F01-68047 $49*
How to Become a Virtual Assistant
Cheryl Callighan
Join in on one of the hottest careers! Discover the key elements of planning your Virtual Assistant practice designed to make you successful. Learn what services are hot, how to communicate with virtual clients, how to set up your practice and home office, recordkeeping/bookkeeping, and how to market your services to a global market.
Cheryl Callighan has her own successful virtual assistant company with clients from around the world.
Tue, Sept 21-28, 6-9 p.m., 2 wks ACC Campus
BUSI 1022F01-68041 $79, $10 book fee to instructor
Wed, Nov 10-17, 6-9 p.m., 2 wks ACC Campus
BUSI 1022F02-68042 $79, $10 book fee to instructor
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ONLI 1001 Secrets of the Caterer
ONLI 1003 How to Become a Veterinary Assistant
ONLI 1005 Start and Operate Your Own Home Based Business
ONLI 1006 Starting A Consulting Practice
ONLI 1007 Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay
ONLI 1080 Administrative Assistant Fundamentals
ONLI 1133 Professional Sales Skills
ONLI1180 Administrative Assistant Applications
ONLI 1240 Business Marketing Writing
ONLI 2098 Become an Optical Assistant
ONLI 2103 Business Law for the Small Business Owner
CAREER SEARCH ONLINE
ONLI 1123 Resume Writing Workshop
ONLI 1171 Listen to Your Heart and Success Will Follow
ONLI 2063 Making Age an Asset in Your Job Search
FOR TEACHERS
The following online classes are designed especially for teachers. These classes may also be eligible for recertification credit. For more information, call us at 303.797.5722 .
ONLI 1008 Big Ideas in Little Books
ONLI 1009 Survival Kit for Teachers
ONLI 1010 Ready, Set, Read!
ONLI 1011 The Classroom Computer
ONLI 1012 Using the Internet in the Classroom
ONLI 1013 The Creative Classroom
ONLI 1014 PowerPoint in the Classroom
ONLI 1015 Get Assertive!
ONLI 1016 Leadership
ONLI 1017 Enhancing Language Development in Childhood
ONLI 1018 Understanding Adolescents
ONLI 1019 Guiding Kids on the Internet
ONLI 1108 Creating a Classroom Web Site
ONLI 1186 Intro to Teaching ESL and EFL
ONLI 1187 Teaching Math: Grades 4-6
ONLI 1228 Solving Classroom Discipline Problems
ONLI 2067 Reading Strategies That Work
ONLI 2068 Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 in the Classroom
ONLI 2069 Easy Classroom Podcasting
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