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Have you been called to busines ownership? If you are a pre-venture or start-up entrepreneur, this seminar is for you! You will learn the nuts and bolts of business ownership including: |
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STARTING YOUR BUSINESS IN ILLINOIS |
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| Date: | 05-17-2012 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: | Joseph Center - Forest Park Plaza- Foundations Room - 154 |
| Details: | Do you have a business idea but don't know where to start? Are you ready to convert your hobby into a thriving business? Let our business advisers help you make your business dreams a reality. This workshop will expose you to the wealth of resources available to entrepreneurs, including an array of workshops and FREE business consulting to assist you with business planning, marketing strategy and loan packaging. This workshop will be held at The Joseph Center, Forest Park Plaza, Room 151A. 7600 W Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL For more information please call (708) 697-6200. |
| Fee: | $0.00 |
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Invest in yourself ! Our Continuing Education courses are aimed at providing learning experiences that will improve your skills in your current position, keep you up-to-date in a particular area of knowledge or skills and assist in achieving personal or professional goals. |
SPANISH 101-102 |
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| Date: | 9/29/12 - 11/24/12 |
| Time: | 10:00AM - 12:00NOON |
| Location: | Living Word Christian Academy |
| Details: | Spanish is the official language on four continents. It is also becoming the foreign language of choice after English. Our series of classes are designed to take you from understanding common Spanish words to being able to write and converse in Spanish. Levels include Spanish I, Spanish II and Spanish III. This is a 9 week course. All materials are included in the course fee. Classes will be held Saturday mornings at Living Word Christian Academy: 501 Bellwood Ave, Bellwood, IL |
| Fee: | $75.00 |
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GED PROGRAM - SATURDAY |
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| Date: | 2/19/12 - 6/02/12 |
| Time: | 9:00AM - 1:00PM |
| Location: | Living Word Christian Center - Kids For Christ Room 163 |
| Details: | Interested in finishing what you started? Our G.E.D. course is designed to prepare you to pass the General Education Development (G.E.D.) examination. Five content areas of general education are the basis for this course. English, grammar and usage, reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and computerized skills are emphasized. This course is designed for students who are 17 years of age or older. This course is free. The fee covers student books and a calculator. Classes will be held Saturday mornings at Living Word Christian Center in the Kids for Christ Room 163: 7600 W Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, IL |
| Fee: | $35.00 |
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GED PROGRAM TUESDAY & THURSDAY |
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| Date: | 2/21/12 - 5/29/12 |
| Time: | 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| Location: | Living Word Christian Center - Kids for Christ Room 163 |
| Details: | Interested in finishing what you started? Our G.E.D. course is designed to prepare you to pass the General Education Development (G.E.D.) examination. Five content areas of general education are the basis for this course. English, grammar and usage, reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and computerized skills are emphasized. This course is designed for students who are 17 years of age or older. This course is free. The fee covers student books and a calculator. Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the Kids for Christ Room 163: 7600 W Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, IL |
| Fee: | $35.00 |
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MS OFFICE SUITE 2010 (CLASS IS FULL) - REGISTRATIONS NO LONGER ACCEPTED |
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| Date: | 1/17/12 - 5/8/12 |
| Time: | 6:30PM - 9:30PM |
| Location: | Joseph Center Computer Lab |
| Details: | Microsoft Office 2010 This course will provide hands-on experience with business applications software such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation programs using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to: • Create and edit formatted text documents using a word processor • Create formatted worksheets files with formulas, functions and charts using spreadsheet software • Create reports, records, and labels using database software • Create, format, and run a presentation using presentation software • Exchange data between software programs Word: This topic begins with the basics of word processing and moves on to incorporate formatting text, working with graphic documents, and adding special elements to a document. Turn boring documents into must-read material with powerful formatting, charts, and tables. Excel: Turn unorganized data into useful information and quickly make spreadsheets your friends. Start with the basics of spreadsheets and learn how to create formulas and use functions. Then learn how to display your data into powerful charts and graphs. Access: Accurate data is essential in a successful business. Learn how to manage, create, and analyze effective databases, starting with Access fundamentals and moves on to topics like filters, queries, forms, and reports. PowerPoint: With Microsoft PowerPoint, you will learn how to create and deliver dynamic, professional-looking presentations. Lastly, learn how to exchange data between the programs using the export/import, linking and embedding features of the Microsoft programs. This is an 18 week course. All materials are included in the course fee. Classes will be held Tuesday evenings in the Joseph Center Computer Lab: 7600 W Roosevelt Rd (Lower Level), Forest Park, IL |
| Fee: | $125.00 |
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INTRO TO COMPUTERS I & II |
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| Date: | 3/3/12 - 7/21/12 |
| Time: | 9:00AM - 12:00NOON |
| Location: | Joseph Center Computer Lab |
| Details: | Intro I: Intro to Computers I explores the basic concepts of personal computing and computer information systems. The focus is on the basics of computer literacy, identifying the components of a computer system, identifying the types of software and their purpose, exploring the Internet, using Email, and keyboarding. Intro II: This course is a continuation of Intro I and covers the basics of Word Processing and spreadsheets. You will obtain an introduction to the fundamentals of file management, word processing using MS Word and basic spreadsheets using MS Excel. This is an 18 week course. All materials are included in the course fee. Classes will be held Saturday mornings in the Joseph Center Computer Lab: 7600 W Roosevelt Rd (Lower Level), Forest Park, IL |
| Fee: | $100.00 |
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Are you looking to launch or change your career; advance your current job skills? Our training program is designed to help you become proficient in a specific area of expertise. Our initial computer based courses will provide you with the skills necessary to prepare you for your future career in these well paying fields. |
GRAPHIC DESIGN WITH A WEB DESIGN FOCUS |
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| Date: | 2/23/12 - 7/26/12 |
| Time: | 6:30PM - 9:30 PM |
| Location: | Joseph Center Computer Lab |
| Details: | Students receive an introduction to several applications from Adobe CS5. Adobe Creative Suite contains the leading tools for creating content for print and digital presentation. Fireworks, Flash, Dreamweaver and Photoshop are featured. The coursework covers the basics of graphic and web design principles including color, HTML/CSS, typology, designing layouts, logos and web pages, basic framing and architecture and an introduction to e-commerce. Graphic and web design is a part of every industry, by the completion of this course, you will have an understanding of where and how these skills apply as a member of the workforce or as an entrepreneur. This is a 20 week course. All materials are included in the course fee. Classes will be held Thursday evenings in the Joseph Center Computer Lab: 7600 W Roosevelt Rd (Lower Level), Forest Park, IL |
| Fee: | $600.00 |
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BASIC DATA COMMUNICATIONS |
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| Date: | 3/5/12 - 6/18/12 |
| Time: | 6:30PM - 9:30 PM |
| Location: | Living Word Christian Center - Room 151C |
| Details: | This course presents the fundamentals of Business Data Communications and Networking. Students will receive an overview of the field of voice and data technology. Topics include: applications, user requirements; internet and information highway technologies, local area networks, circuits, voice networks, their management and operation. Successful completion of this course will provide each student with the knowledge of how to design a computer network, a fundamental for careers in information technology. This is a 14 week course. All materials are included in the course fee. Classes will be held Monday evenings at Living Word Christian Center Room 151C: 7600 W Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL |
| Fee: | $250.00 |
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