Ksu Continuing Education Catalog

Fall 2009 Certificate and Continuing Education Courses

There’s No Better Time Than Now To Continue Your Education

Kent Salem and East Liverpool www.col.kent.edu/workforce Workforce Development and Continuing Studies Kent State Salem • 230 North Lincoln Ave • Salem OH 44460 • 330-337-4187 Kent State East Liverpool • Mary Patterson Building • 400 East 4th Street • East Liverpool OH 43920 • 330-382-7427

Kent Salem and East Liverpool Workforce Development and Continuing Studies

Fall 2009 Continuing Education Classes These courses are designed to upgrade your skills, increase your employability and make you ready to compete for future jobs.

Be Ready For Today’s Workplace Health-Related Certificates STNA-State Tested Nurse Aide – 75 hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Personal Fitness Trainer Certificate – 60 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Quality Improvement Certifications Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate – 80 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Lean Office-Lean for Service & Administrative Processes – 24 hours . . . 4 Certified Quality Improvement Associate-CQIA – 24 hours . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Certified Quality Engineer-CQE – 24 hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Marketing Series Product Innovation & Management Series – 12.5 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Leadership Certification Meeting the Leadership Challenge – 17.5 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Computers Computers for Beginners Series – 24 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Computer Skills for the Workplace – 45 hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beginning Microsoft Word – 12 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intermediate Microsoft Word – 12 hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beginning Microsoft Excel – 12 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intermediate Microsoft Excel – 12 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QuickBooks Accounting Software –15 hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Technology, The Green Industry Basic Electricity – 75 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Industrial Electricity – 45 hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Personal Enrichment Strategic Career Transition Services – 21 hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Getting Ahead in a Just Getting By World – 32 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ACT Prep – 8 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2

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You May Be Eligible For Tuition Assistance Funding for these classes may be available through your local OneStop Career Center. Early registration is recommended to complete the application process and be considered for funding. If you are displaced worker, a spouse of a displaced worker or income eligible, you may qualify for funding for these and other educational programs to help prepare you for employment. Columbiana County One-Stop 7860 Lincole Place Lisbon, OH 44432 330-420-9675 Mahoning County One-Stop Boardman Plaza, Rt. 224 Boardman, OH 44512 330-965-1787 Trumbull County One-Stop 280 N. Park Avenue Warren, OH 44481 330-675-2179 Jefferson County Connections 114 N. Fourth St. Steubenville, OH 43952 740- 282-0971

Classes Coming in Spring 2010 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Lean Office-Lean for Service and Administrative Processes CQIA-Certified Quality Improvement Associate Computer Classes Advanced Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Leadership Training ACT Prep State-Tested Nurse Aide Personal Enrichment Classes

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Health-Related Certificates

Completion Requirements: STNA-State Tested Nurse Aide

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he job market for Nurse Aides continues to expand. Jobs are available in nursing homes, assisted living, home care and clinics and hospitals. This program prepares students to take the TCEP Examination to receive Certification to be a State Tested Nurse Aide. This part-time, 10-week program, which is held in the evenings from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM, includes classroom and clinical experiences and is designed to prepare the student to take the competency exam. FEE: The cost for the class, including text and workbook, is $525.00. There is an additional cost of uniform and shoes, estimated at $80.00. The fee for the state competency examination is $96.00.

Students must earn a score of 70% or higher on the written exam and in each of the 5 section practical exams. Attendance is required and students are only allowed one excused absence. Students with an excused absence must schedule a make-up session and complete any work assigned. Adult CPR Certification (AED and CPR)is required for the certification to be issued. Students are also required to complete a 30-hour internship. All items must be completed within 12 months of the original course start date. The renewal period is based on the original course completion dates. Approved for 60 contact hours. W.I.T.S. CEC’s and 5.0 IACET, BOC and AOTA: Occupational Therapy Domain Process CEUs. FEE: $629, which includes textbook. LOCATION East Liverpool Motor Lodge 2340 Dresden Avenue East Liverpool, Ohio 43920

LOCATION Kent State Salem City Center Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 pm-9:00 pm Program #1 July 7- September 10, 2009 Program #2 October 6 – December 15, 2009

Sundays September 20 and 27, October 4, 11, 18 and 26, 2009 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Kent State East Liverpool Monday and Wednesday 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Monday/Wednesday Program #3 September 14 – November 18, 2009

Quality Improvement Certifications Personal Fitness Trainer Certificate

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his 60-hour certification program includes 15 hours of lecture, 15 hours of practical training and a 30-hour internship. The course is taught over 5 weeks for greater retention, with written and practical testing conducted in week 6. Topics include biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness testing, equipment usage and health assessment. Learning Outcomes: After successfully completing this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand and describe basic anatomy, kinesiology and exercise physiology. 2. Assess an individual’s level of fitness using ACSM guidelines. 3. Design and customize exercise programs. 4. Demonstrate proper execution of resistance, cardio-respiratory and flexibility exercises. 5. Identify and demonstrate at least one strength exercise for every major muscle group. www.col.kent.edu/workforce

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate

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his hands-on course provides participants with the methodology and tools of both Lean and Six Sigma to move an organization towards “World Class” status. Emphasis is on gaining process knowledge with critical thinking, variation reduction, and developing team members in the organization who are focused on improving customer satisfaction, decreasing defects, costs and cycle time, while generating business growth and breakthrough improvements. The proven and powerful Lean Six Sigma methodology is taught using many in-class examples, simulations and hands-on exercises to ensure that participants have a practical, working knowledge of the tools. Emphasis during the class will be on MS Excel for the examples and exercises. A basic understanding of Excel is a prerequisite. (A Basic Excel Class is scheduled prior to the beginning of the Green Belt program for those who need this prerequisite-see below). This certificate is recognized across the United States and internationally and will increase participant skills to enhance their employability. To receive certification students will be required to

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Kent Salem and East Liverpool Workforce Development and Continuing Studies work case studies and pass a written exam at the end of training. Instructor, Jim Odom, a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, has experience with various functional areas including manufacturing, finance, engineering, logistics, Human Resources and Information Technology. He has trained top executives and coached Black Belt and Green Belt Teams in both manufacturing and transactional areas. FEE: $2,650 (includes all required classroom text and materials and lunch each day) LOCATION Kent State Salem City Center Program #1 Tuesday and Thursday August 24, 25, 27, and 31 September 1, 3, 8, 10, 14 and 15 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Optional 12-hour MS Excel Basic is available on Tues and Thurs. August 18 and 20 from 9 am – 4 pm to meet the required prerequisite for those who are not familiar with this program. Cost $129 which includes textbook and lunch. LOCATION Kent State East Liverpool 400 East 4th Street East Liverpool, Ohio 43920 Phone: 330-387-7427 Program #2 Monday and Wednesday October 12, 14, 26 and 28 and November 9, 12, 23 and 30 and December 2 and 7 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Optional 12-hour MS Excel Basic is available on Monday/Wednesday, October 5 and 7 from 9 am – 4 pm to meet the required prerequisite for those who are not familiar with this program. Cost $129 which includes textbook and lunch. Lean Office-Lean for Service and Administrative Processes

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igher customer expectations, cost-cutting pressures, slimmer margins and reduced lead times are challenges most organizations continue to face. Lean Enterprise, a business operating philosophy in which customer-value drives processes, has provided a solution for many companies by eliminating non-value-added activities helping to reduce lead times, increase productivity and improve quality and throughput for both products and services. Lean is not a new concept in the manufacturing industry. For more than 25 years, Lean has been successfully implemented on the shop floor to eliminate waste and increase revenue. It is only recently that others are using Lean Office as a key productivity factor to streamline and eliminate waste from their office and administrative processes and achieve bottom-line savings. 4

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Lean for the Office is for anyone that wants to improve their productivity and make their office more efficient. The class will concentrate on identifying the different forms of waste and the tools and techniques to eliminate them. Instructor, Jim Odom, a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, has experience with various functional areas including manufacturing, finance, engineering, logistics, Human Resources and Information Technology. He has trained top executives and coached Black Belt and Green Belt Teams in both manufacturing and transactional areas. FEE: $699 (includes all required classroom text, materials and lunch each day) LOCATION Kent State Salem City Center Wednesdays August 26, September 2, 9 and 16 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Certified Quality Improvement Associate – CQIA

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est Preparation Program for Certification. The Certified Quality Improvement Associate has a basic knowledge of quality tools and their uses. You must have two years of work experience or an associate degree as a minimum to be admitted to this program. Each certification candidate is required to pass a written examination that consists of multiple-choice questions that measure comprehension of the Body of Knowledge. The CQIA examination is a one-part, 100-question, three-hour exam and is offered in English. Examinations are conducted twice a year in June and December. Examination sites are hosted by local ASQ sections. Candidates do not need to come from a traditional quality area. Instructor, Jim Odom, a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, has experience with various functional areas including manufacturing, finance, engineering, logistics, Human Resources and Information Technology. He has trained top executives and coached Black Belt and Green Belt Teams in both manufacturing and transactional areas. FEE: $699 (includes all required classroom text, materials and lunch) LOCATION Kent State Salem City Center Thursday and Friday October 15, 16, 29 and 30 9:00 am – 4:00 pm *Registration Deadline October 1, 2009 Cost of exam: $155.00 Application deadline for the exam: 10/16/09 Exam date: 12/5/09

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For those who may want additional information in the quality arena prior to taking the CQIA Certification, a Lean for the Office program is also available. Lean for the Office, a 24-hour training program, designed to understand the steps to planning and sustaining improvements in administrative areas, starts on August 26 and runs through September 16 on consecutive Wednesdays. This class will also be held at Kent State Salem. Certified Quality Engineer – CQE

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est Preparation Program for Certification. The Certified Quality Engineer is a professional who understands the principles of product and service quality evaluation and control. This body of knowledge and applied technologies include, but are not limited to, development and operation of quality control systems, application and analysis of testing and inspection procedures, the ability to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices, an understanding of human factors and motivation, facility with quality cost concepts and techniques, and the knowledge and ability to develop and administer management information systems and to audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.

ter provided to applicants. Instructor, Jim Odom, a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, has experience with various functional areas including manufacturing, finance, engineering, logistics, Human Resources and Information Technology. He has trained top executives and coached Black Belt and Green Belt Teams in both manufacturing and transactional areas. FEE: $699 (includes all required classroom text, materials and lunch) LOCATION Kent State East Liverpool Tuesdays October 13 and 27 and November 10 and 24 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Registration Deadline October 1, 2009 Cost of exam: $230.00 Application deadline: 10/16/09 Exam date: 12/5/09

Requirements for admittance: You must have eight years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified Quality Engineer Body of Knowledge. A minimum of three years of this experience must be in a decision-making position. “Decision-making” is defined as the authority to define, execute, or control projects/processes and to be responsible for the outcome. This may or may not include management or supervisory positions. If you were ever certified by ASQ as a Quality Auditor, Reliability Engineer, Software Quality Engineer or Quality Manager, experience used to qualify for certification in these fields applies to certification as a Quality Engineer. If you have completed a degree from a college, university or technical school with accreditation accepted by ASQ, part of the eight-year experience requirement will be waived, as follows (only one of these waivers may be claimed): Diploma from a technical or trade school—one year will be waived. Associate degree—two years waived. Bachelor’s degree—four years waived. Master’s or doctorate—five years waived. Each certification candidate is required to pass a written examination that consists of multiple-choice questions that measure comprehension of the Body of Knowledge. The Quality Engineer examination is a one-part, 160-question, five-hour exam. It is offered in English. Examinations are conducted twice a year, in June and December, by local ASQ sections. All examinations are open-book. Each participant must bring his or her own reference materials. Use of reference materials and calculators is explained in the seating letwww.col.kent.edu/workforce

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Leadership Certificate

Product Innovation & Management Series - 12.5 hours

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o stay competitive in today’s challenging economic times you can take one of two paths-cut back and downsize or find new ways to build and expand. This series will help you move through the important creative process of innovation to improve and grow your business. If you are a business owner, entrepreneur, sales and marketing executive, operation manager, engineer or product development team member this information will provide you with tools and techniques to give your company the competitive edge to improve the design, development and delivery of products and services. Topics include:

Meeting the Leadership Challenge

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eceive a Certificate of Leadership for attending the entire series. Supervisors and managers with strong interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution and people management skills are in demand now more than ever. This series will provide you with dynamic leadership skills to move yourself and your organization into the future. Classes may be taken individually or as a series. Completion of the series of 7 classes results in a Certificate of Leadership. 1. Leadership and Supervision This workshop provides an overview of leadership and supervision in today’s workplaces and utilizes a “work style” assessment, designed to help participants value and appreciate different work approaches – in self and in others. 2. Directing and Coaching Participants are introduced to components of situational leadership, with emphasis on directing, instructing and coaching. By developing an employee’s problem-solving skills, leaders can focus on broader business issues.

1. Portfolio Assessment 2. Marketing Strategy 3. Innovation and Creativity 4. Strategic Pricing 5. Turning Innovation into Growth. Instructor, Michael Hripko, MBA, has worked in sales and marketing, product engineering, business development, product management and pricing. Learn from a Business Development and Marketing Expert who has over 30 years experience in all phases of product development and marketing. Mike institutionalized a global product management process for a $1B company. He established a global strategic pricing framework to support a multinational customer base. In addition he directed a team of program managers who achieved the highest recorded number of successful product launches for his company while instituting a sophisticated global pricing coordination and communication process. Mike is a faculty member at Kent State University. FEE: $249 per person or $199 each for 3 or more from the same organization. LOCATION Kent State Salem City Center Wednesday September 23, October 7, 14, November 4 and 18, 2009 8:00 am – 10:30 am

3. Supporting and Delegating Situation leadership components of supporting and delegating are emphasized along with techniques and strategies for giving effective positive feedback, building relationships with employees, and supporting employees during change and personal crises. Effective delegation – what, when, and how, will also be presented. 4. Positive Conflict Management This workshop helps participants see the positive aspects of conflict and identify the most common causes of workplace conflict. A self-assessment conflict management instrument helps participants understand their own preferred style of conflict resolution and when and how to use each style. 5. Preventing Harassment and Discrimination Participants gain an understanding of harassment and discrimination in today’s workplace, as well as their role in preventing and dealing with harassment. Techniques for dealing with the “workplace bully” will be presented. 6. Dealing with Difficult Employees Difficult employees can consume nearly 80% of a supervisor’s time. This workshop provides techniques for dealing with the complaining behavior, negativity, bullying, rumoring and gossiping, along with how to best utilize a coaching process to address people and /or performance problems. 7. Business Ethics for Supervisors and Managers Supervisors and managers must identify and articulate personal ethical values. In this workshop, supervisors, managers, and participants learn to understand ethical behaviors that govern supervisor and employee interactions. The importance of role modeling, respecting supervisor/worker boundaries, and identifying core components of a code of ethics will be explored.

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Instructor, Ruth McMonagle, Workshop Series Presenter for the Salem program has over 30 years of professional experience in management, supervision, personnel and sales both in a hands-on and consultative role. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology and dual Master’s Degrees in Social Work and in Business Administration, along with licensure as a Social Worker in the State of Ohio. Ruth will provide instruction at Kent Salem City Center. FEE: $375 for the series, $59 per class LOCATION Kent State Salem City Center

Instructor, Max Ace,, has over 30 years of experience in a variety of positions in the energy utility industry including; Electrical Foreman, Generating Plant Engineer, Plant Superintendent, and Supervisor of Electrical Maintenance. In addition to these duties, Mr. Ace is a certified Developmental Dimensions International Leadership Instructor with experience training supervisors company-wide, including conducting new supervisor orientation. He was part of the team that developed the company’s performance appraisal system and trained supervisors in a 360 Review Process. He has also been a continuing education instructor at Kent State University. Max will provide instruction at Kent East Liverpool. LOCATION Kent State East Liverpool

Program #1 Friday 8:00 am – 10:30 am

Program #2 Tuesday November 3,10, 17and 24, 2009

September 11 Topic #1 Leadership and Supervision September18 Topic #2 Directing and Coaching

November 3 Topic #1 Leadership and Supervision (9:00 am – 11:30 am)

September 25 Topic #3 Supporting and Delegating

November 10 Topic #2 Directing and Coaching (9:00 am – 11:30 am) Topic #3 Supporting and Delegating (12:30 pm – 3:00 pm)

October 9 Topic #4 Positive Conflict Management October 16 Topic #5 Preventing Harassment and Discrimination T November 6 Topic #6 Dealing with Difficult Employees November 13 Topic #7 Business Ethics for Supervisors and Managers

November 17 Topic #4 Positive Conflict Management (9:00 am – 11:30 am) Topic #5 Preventing Harassment and Discrimination (12:30 pm – 3:00 pm) November 24 Topic #6 Dealing with Difficult Employees (9:00 am – 11:30 am) Topic #7 Business Ethics for supervisors and Managers (12:30 pm – 3:00 pm)

Classes may be taken individually or as a series. Coffee and snacks will be provided, lunch on your own. www.col.kent.edu/workforce

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Kent Salem and East Liverpool Workforce Development and Continuing Studies students ready to enter the workforce. She has had great success at accomplishing these goals and is looking forward to continuing to help others meet the challenges of today’s workplace.

Computers Computers for Beginners Series

24 hours

Introduction to Computers

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his class is for those who have little or no knowledge of personal computers. The class will cover basic computer equipment, an overview of the uses, including word processing, e-mail, researching information, defining memory, care of your computer, web browsers and search engines and local internet providers. Word Processing

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ord processing is a very important tool and provides the capacity to type, edit, save and print documents. You will also learn how to attach documents to emails. Excel Spreadsheets

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preadsheets provide are utilized to organize data in a systematic manner. It is useful for organizing financial information, such as a budget, and saving the data. The program will figure basic formulas such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. Other uses include household budgets, records to income taxes and records of donations. Charts of the information will be created. FEE: $299 for the series of 3 classes

FEE: $475 includes textbook LOCATION Kent State Salem City Center Program #1 Monday through Thursday September 8 through October 7, 2009 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm LOCATION Kent State East Liverpool Program #2 Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday and Friday October 19-November 18, 2009 No class on November 11- Veterans Day 12:30 pm till 3:00 pm

Evening Computer Classes

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rerequisites are keyboarding and basic knowledge of windows. These computer classes will use the MS OFFICE 2007 Suite. Classes may be taken individually or grouped for a more comprehensive knowledge of MS Office Suite. FEES: $125 for 12 hour class and $139 for 15 hour class. Includes textbook.

LOCATION Kent East Liverpool Tuesday and Thursday September 15 through October 22, 2009 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

LOCATION Kent State Salem City Center

Beginning Microsoft Word Computer Skills for the Workplace

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45 hours

his 45-hour course is designed to help those who have little computer knowledge and who want to learn computer basics and the basics of Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Word and Excel is required in today’s workplace. This class will increase your confidence and ability to handle routine computer functions. Time will be spent on the keyboard, mouse, basic windows, and setting up an e-mail account. Microsoft Word will cover basic word processing to create professional-looking documents. Microsoft Excel will cover the creation and formatting of spreadsheets to analyze and share information and create professionallooking charts. This program will be taught by Bonnie Wilkinson, a skilled computer/accounting teacher with 35 years of experience in education. Her areas of expertise have been teaching Microsoft Office, Accounting at all levels, and basic skills all related to getting 8

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earn word processing. How to add, move and edit text, work on two or more documents simultaneously, change the size or appearance of text, change margins, automatically center, right, align, justify and indent text, run grammar and spell check, save, retrieve, copy, organize and print your documents. Tuesday and Thursday September 8, 10, 15 and 17, 2009 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm

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Intermediate Microsoft Word

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his class adds to Word Basic and presents students with creative case studies that utilize Word skills beyond the introduction, including desktop publishing, preparing newsletters and manuals, organizing long documents, mail merge and web integration. Tuesday and Thursday September 22, 24, 29 and October 1, 2009 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Beginning Microsoft Excel

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n this workshop you will learn to set up and format worksheets quickly and efficiently, use formulas and the function wizard to quickly and automatically calculate lists of numbers. If you work with numbers, this class is for you. Tuesday and Thursday October 6, 8, 13 and 15, 2009 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Intermediate Microsoft Excel

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ore formatting of worksheets; manipulating the display of worksheets; creating and using multiple worksheets and printing worksheets and workbooks. Create worksheets to save you time at work or home. Tuesday and Thursday October 20, 22, 27 and 29, 2009 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm QuickBooks Accounting Software

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his class is designed for individuals who want to use QuickBooks as a business accounting system and covers EasyStep Interview to set up QuickBooks; adding accounts, customers, tracking invoices, purchases and payment, recording inventory and assets plus much more. You will create a company and use all the features that QuickBooks has to offer. Tuesday and Thursday November 3, 5, 10, 12 and 17, 2009 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm

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reen technology jobs of the future will require a trained work force with updated skills. Although green technologies are new, they are not magical. They are based upon the principles we have been using for over one hundred years. All that has changed is the application. The goal is to get power to a piece of equipment and make it run. The Basic Electricity and Industrial Electricity programs prepare you to be part of this new and exciting field. Learning how to build, install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair renewable energy devices and equipment, either in the role of technician or industrial electrician will be jobs of demand in the future. From advanced manufacturing to energy retrofitting and new installations the skills you develop in this class will help you compete for these future jobs. Our goal as an educational and training institution is to insure we have people ready to enter these fields. These classes will include both hands on labs and assessments to show competency in the following skills. A basic understanding of algebra is recommended, and class time will be devoted to applying simple algebraic equations to basic electrical concepts. For new industrial electricians and technicians this is the starting point to learn the basics. Basic Electricity • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

75 hours

Safety Rules for Electricians Fundamental Concepts of Electricity Batteries Series D-C Circuits Parallel D-C Circuits Network Analysis of D-C Circuits Electrical Conductors and Wiring Techniques Electromagnetism and Magnetic Circuits Introduction to Alternating-Current Electricity Inductance Capacitance Inductive and Capacitive Reactance Fundamental Alternating-Current Circuit Theory Circuit Protective and Control Devices Electrical Indicating Instruments Alternating-Current Generators and Transformers Alternating-Current Motors Direct-Current Generators Direct-Current Motors Synchros and Servomechanisms

FEE: $1125 (includes textbook, materials and equipment) LOCATION Kent State Salem City Center Monday/Wednesday/Thursday September 14-November 9, 2009 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm www.col.kent.edu/workforce

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Kent Salem and East Liverpool Workforce Development and Continuing Studies Industrial Electricity • • • • • • • •

45 hours

Understanding Electrical Diagrams and Control Circuits Electrical Switching, Timing and Control Devices Introduction to Motor Control Operations and Protection Sizing the Protection of Motors and Control Circuits DC Motor Controls and Troubleshooting AC Motor Controls and Troubleshooting Understanding 3-Phase Power and Plant Distribution Instrumentation (Discrete and Sensory)

Personal Enrichment Strategic Career Transition Services

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FEE: $699 (includes textbooks and materials)

esigned for supervisors, managers and mid to upper level professionals seeking to increase their overall communication skills, this program focuses on critical communications and interviewing. Participants learn how to tailor communication for particular audiences or objectives. This workshop helps participants recognize key factors affecting communication and methods for utilizing or overcoming them. This program addresses goals, tactics, and individual styles of interviewers. You will learn to enhance your interviewing skills by exploring techniques and strategies used by interviewers. Through practical in-class exercises participants identify how to better prepare for stressful communications. Video and contemporary observation will provide for immediate assessment of individual strengths and weaknesses. Program includes post classroom individual counseling and instruction to be used at the participant’s discretion.

LOCATION Kent State Salem City Center Monday/Wednesday/Thursday November 12 - December 17, 2009 No class on Thanksgiving, November 26 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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Electrical Instructor, Max Ace, has over 30 years of experience in a variety of positions in the energy utility industry including; Electrical Foreman, Generating Plant Engineer, Plant Superintendent, and Supervisor of Electrical Maintenance. In addition to these duties, Mr. Ace is a certified DDI Leadership Instructor with experience training supervisors and developing plant-specific electrical curriculum. He has also been a Kent State University Instructor for basic and advanced electrical industrial circuitry.

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Assessment and Preparation Selling “You” The Interview Getting more than just the job. Get what you want. Practice makes perfect Individual counseling and consulting

Instructor, David S. Shrontz, is a 1993 Graduate of Kent State University David resides in Salem, Ohio with his wife and three children. He has management experience in sales, customer service, manufacturing, law enforcement, and administration. He has worked for such organizations as Summit Racing Equipment, HiLex Corporation, and the United States Army as a certified Professional in Human Resources. David spent the last nine years as a Regional Human Resource Manager for Dietrich Metal Framing in Warren, OH. FEE: $699/person LOCATION Kent Salem City Center 15-hours classroom and 6-hours of Individual instruction and coaching up to six weeks after completion of program. Monday/Wednesday/Friday September 14 through September 23 9:00 am -12:00 am Other Programs will begin second Monday of every other month Program #2 - November 9, 2009 Program #3 - January 1, 2010 Program #4 - March 8, 2010 Program #5 - May 10, 2010 10

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Getting Ahead in a Just Getting by World

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et Paid to Get Ahead! You will be paid an hourly rate to participate in this educational workshop to learn how to build your resources for a better life. Working in a small group with a trained facilitator you’ll learn how to apply rules to build 11 key financial, emotional and social resources to improve your life. You will learn the hidden rules of success by learning about middle class values and a wealth perspective. And you will find out how you can set specific goals to attain a stable future for you and your family. By investigating your own economic reality, assessing your recourses, developing a plan to build resources you will make a model for your future prosperity. Former graduates had this to say about the class: “The class helping me to be more open with my feelings, taught me not to settle. I realize I want more from life”. “It’s about self-esteem, positive attitudes, trust and working out a strategy plan to solve problems.” “Helped me go to my boss and ask for a raise.” “I will plan a better future for my child”. Includes textbooks and materials, refreshments, gas card per class, and a stipend based on attendance for those who attend at least 75% of the program. Programs start every other month after the September program. Classes will be held twice each week, 4 hours per class for 4 weeks. The total program is 32-hours of classroom time. LOCATIONS Kent Salem City Center (downtown Salem) and Kent East Liverpool Campus and a Lisbon location. Start Dates: August, September, November 2009 January, March and May, 2010 Additional programs may be offered if there is sufficient enrollment. Class size limited to 12.

ACT Prep

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-hour workshop (done in 2-four hour sessions) designed to assist in achieving better scores on the American College Test (ACT) and to expose students to efficient test-taking techniques. It is recommended that you attend the session closest to your scheduled ACT exam. Textbook is provided. FEE: $75 includes textbook Program #1 Saturdays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm October 10 and 17 Program #2 Saturdays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm November 21 and December 5 LOCATION Classes are held at both campuses: Kent Salem Campus 2491 State Route 45 S Salem, OH 44460 Kent East Liverpool Campus 400 East Fourth Street East Liverpool, OH 43920

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Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Lean Office-Lean for Service and Administrative Processes CQIA-Certified Quality Improvement Associate Computer Classes Advanced Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Leadership Training ACT Prep State-Tested Nurse Aide Personal Enrichment Classes

Take The Next Step To Become Job-ready. Call for More Information or to Register Today! For Salem Programs, contact Sherry DeWitt at 330-337-4187 or email [email protected] For East Liverpool Programs contact Lisa McNicol at 330-382-7427 or email [email protected] Go to www.col.kent.edu/workforce click the campus of your choice to view ALL classes in this catalog. www.col.kent.edu/workforce

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