February 2015 Classes!

Haven't had a chance to see what Personal Enrichment, Career Development, LifeLong Learning, and College for Kids classes start this month? No problem! All February classes are listed below and will be updated as changes are made.

• Water Fitness Training, 2/6-2/27, FRI, 11:45 am-12:45 pm, $25
• Water Spin, 2/6-2/27, FRI, 5:30-6:30 pm, $29
• Listening to Your Business, 2/7, SAT, 9 am-1 pm, $15
• Zumba Toning, 2/7-2/28, SAT, noon-1 pm, $49
• Water Fitness Training, 2/7-2/28, SAT, 9:15-10:15 am, $25
• Basic Food Preparation II (13+), 2/7, SAT, 11 am-4 pm, $29
• Healing Powers of Reflexology, 2/7, SAT, 2-5 pm, $29
• Basic Bookkeeping, 2/9-2/11, M/W, 1-3 pm, $29
• CPR For Healthcare Providers, 2/10, TUE, 5-9 pm, $45
• Hula for Health, 2/10-3/5, T/TH, 6-7 pm, $35
• Indoor Cycling, 2/10-3/5, T/TH, noon-1 pm, $29
• Introduction to Sales, 2/10, TUE, 6-9 pm, $25
• LLL MS Office 2010 Basics, 2/10-2/19, T/TH, 9-11 am, $39
• Zumba, 2/10-3/5, T/TH, 6-7 pm, $29
• Exploring Tribal Belly Dance, 2/11-3/11, M/W, 7-8 pm, $35
• Hatha Yoga, 2/11-3/11, M/W, noon-1 pm, $29
• Indoor Cycling, 2/11-3/11, M/W, noon-1 pm, $29
• LLL Gentle Yoga, 2/11-3/11, M/W, 9:30-10:30 am, $39
• LLL Get to Know Your iPad, 2/11, WED, 9-11 am, $19
• Oriental Bellydance, 2/11-3/11, M/W, 6-7 pm, $35
• Water Fitness Training, 2/11-3/11, M/W, 6-7 pm, $29
• Egyptian Bellydance, 2/12-3/5, THU, 7:15-8:45 pm, $39
• Budget. Coupon. Save, 2/17-2/26, T/TH, 6-8 pm, $35
• LLL Basic Photography, 2/17-2/19, T/W/TH, 9 am-noon, $55
• Watercolor, 2/17-3/5, T/TH, 6-8:30 pm, $55
• The Happiness/Success Connection, 2/19, THU, 6-8 pm, $19
• Adult Swim Lessons, 2/20-3/13, FRI, 8-9 am, $49
• Anxiety-Free Test Taking Tools, 2/21, SAT, 11 am-3 pm, $25
• CPR For Healthcare Providers, 2/21, SAT, 9 am-1 pm, $45
• International Travel 101, 2/21, SAT, 9 am-noon, $29
• LLL Get to Know Your iPad, 2/21, SAT, 9-11 am, $19 
• Marketing and Financial Management for Direct Sales, 2/21, SAT, 9 am-1 pm, $35
• Parent & Child Swim (Age 6 months-3yrs), 2/21-3/14, SAT, 10:30-11 am, $15
• PMP Exam Boot Camp, 2/21-3/14, SAT, 8 am-5 pm, $649
• Soul Food, 2/21, SAT, 11 am-4 pm, $49
• Swim Lessons (Age 3-4), 2/21-3/14, SAT, 11:15 am-noon, $29
• Swim Lessons (Age 5+, Level 3-4), 2/21-3/14, SAT, 12:15-1 pm, $35
• Intro to Creative Writing, 2/23-3/1, M/W, 6-8 pm, $39
• Intro to Direct Sales, 2/23-3/25, M/W, 6-8 pm, $75
• Introduction to Direct Sales, 2/23-3/25, M/W, 6-8 pm, $75
• LLL American History, 2/23-3/9, M/W, 6-8 pm, $45
• American Sign Language (ASL-2A), 2/24-3/12, T/TH, 6:30-8:30 pm, $39
• Beginning Knitting and Crochet, 2/24-3/12, T/TH, 6-8 pm, $39
• LLL Tai Chi Basics, 2/24-4/9, T/TH, 10:30-11:30 am, $45
• LLL Water Aerobics , 2/24-4/9, T/TH, 9-10 am, $35
• Owning the Computer Experience, 2/24-2/26, T/TH, 8:30-10:30 am, $75
• Exploring the Opportunities of a State Correctional Facility, 2/26, THU, 6-9 pm, $19
• What Does It Mean to be a Mother?, 2/26, THU, 6-9 pm, $25
• LLL Water Aerobics , 2/27-4/10, FRI, 9-10 am, $25
• Camp Geek: Young Naturalist (5-12), 2/28, SAT, 1-4 pm, $35
• Dog and Cat First Aide, 2/28, SAT, 9 am-3 pm, $59
• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, 2/28, SAT, 9 am-3 pm, $45
• LLL Facebook Basics, 2/28, SAT, 9 am-1 pm, $25
• Marriage School, 2/28, SAT, 10 am-2 pm, $29
• Your Perception is Your Reality, 2/28, SAT, 9 am-noon

For a complete listing of all classes check out our current catalog, click here. See something you like? To register for classes, call us at 254-526-1586 or visit our office on the Central Texas College campus in building 136 (located on the corner of Clear Creek Rd and Central Texas College Drive) in room 139. 

January 2015 Classes!

Haven't had a chance to see what Personal Enrichment, Career Development, LifeLong Learning, and College for Kids classes start this month? No problem! All January classes are listed below and will be updated as changes are made.

• Egyptian Bellydance, 01/15-02/5, THU, 7:15-8:45 pm, $39
• Adult Swim Lessons, 01/16-02/6, FRI, 8-9 am, $49
• Core Strength & Conditioning, 01/16-03/6, FRI, 11:45 am-1 pm, $29
• LLL Water Aerobics, 01/16-02/20, FRI, 9-10 am, $25
• Babysitter Training (Age 10+), 01/17, SAT, 9 am-3 pm, $95
• Basic Photography, 01/17-02/21, SAT, 9 am-noon, $55
• Hatha Yoga, 01/17-03/7-, SAT, 9-10:30 am, $29
• Introduction to Basic Math, 01/17-02/7, SAT, noon-4 pm, $49
• LLL Computer & Internet Essentials, 01/17-01/31, SAT, 9 am-1 pm, $45
• Parent & Child Swim (Age 6mos - 3yrs), 01/17-02/7, SAT, 10:30-11 am, $15
• PMP Certification, 01/17-02/14, SAT, 8-5 pm, $849
• Positive Self Talk, 01/17, SAT, 10 am-2 pm, $25
• Swim Lessons (Ages 3-4), 01/17-02/7, SAT, 11:15-noon, $29
• Swim Lessons (Ages 5+, Lvl 1-2), 01/17-02/7, SAT, 12:15-1 pm, $35
• Child Development Associate Training I, 01/20-05/12, TUE, 6-6:50 pm, $179
• Child Development Associate Training II, 01/20-05/12, TUE, 7-7:50 pm, $179
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Training III, 01/20-05/12, TUE, 8-8:50 pm, $179
• Investments for Beginners, 01/20-01/29, T/TH, 6-8 pm, $35
• Stock Market for Beginners, 01/20-02/3, T/TH, 6-8 pm, $39
• What Does It Mean to be a Mother?, 01/20, TUE, 6-9 pm, $25
• Entrepreneurship and Business Plan Development, 01/21-05/13, M/W, 3-4:20 pm, $179
• CPR For Healthcare Providers, 01/22, THU, 5-9 pm, $45
• The Art of Quilting, 01/22-02/19, THU, 6-8 pm, $45
• Building a Direct Sales Team, 01/24, SAT, 9 am-1 pm, $35
• Camp Geek: Weather Phenomena (Age 5-12), 01/24, SAT, 1-4 pm, $35
• Game Day Eats (Age 13+), 01/24, SAT, 11 am-4 pm, $45
• Get to Know Your Credit Score, 01/24, SAT, 11 am-1 pm, $25
• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, 01/24, SAT, 9 am-3 pm, $45
• Intro to Social Media for Small Business, 01/24, SAT, 9 am-1 pm, $25
• Introduction to Creative Writing, 01/24-02/7, SAT, 10 am-2 pm, $39
• LLL International Travel 101, 01/24, SAT, 9 am-noon, $25
• Introduction to Russian, 01/26-02/23, M/W, 6-7 pm, $25
• LLL Introduction to Memoir Writing, 01/26-02/11, M/W, 9-11 am, $39
• Prep for American Citizenship Exam, 01/26-02/9, M/W, 6-8 pm, $45
• Professional Connections for Success, 01/26-02/4, M/W, 6-8 pm, $45
• Your Perception is Your Reality, 01/26, MON, 6-9 pm, $25
• Acrylic Painting, 01/27-02/12, T/TH, 6-8:30 pm, $55
• LLL Computer and Internet Essentials, 01/27-01/29, T/W/TH, 9 am-1 pm, $45
• LLL Get to Know Your iPad, 01/30, FRI, noon- 2pm,  $19
• The Forgiveness Project, 01/31, SAT, 10 am-2 pm, $29
• You're Hired: Resumes That Work, 01/31, SAT, 10 am-noon, $15

For a complete listing of all classes check out our current catalog, click here. See something you like? To register for classes, call us at 254-526-1586 or visit our office on the Central Texas College campus in building 136 (located on the corner of Clear Creek Rd and Central Texas College Drive) in room 139. 

Instructor of the Month! December 2014!

Kristin Gervia has been a member of our Continuing Education family since October 2014 and is an wonderful instructor! She is the instructor for our beginning drawing and sketching class and our beginning acrylic painting class. We asked Kristin a few quick questions to get to know her better:

• What is your favorite part about teaching? Seeing how my students develop and how their skills grow.
• If someone were to describe you in one word, what would it be? Enthusiastic 
• What’s your #1 most played song? Three Little Birds by Bob Marley 
• What is your favorite form of exercise? Playing soccer with my boys
• What’s your current favorite TV show/Movie? The Newsroom 
• What is something you learned in the last week? How to replace a leaky faucet! I am very proud of that one because a plumber, I am not. 
• When you have 30 minutes of free-time, how do you pass the time? Cup of hot tea and a good book.

Instructor of the Month! November 2014!

Michaela Ison has been a member of our Continuing Education family since January 2014 and is an amazing instructor! She is the instructor for our Pharmacy Technician Program.
We asked Michaela a few quick questions to get to know her better:

What is your favorite part about teaching? My favorite part of teaching is when I see a student have that "a-ha" moment. That is when I truly feel fulfilled as an instructor.

If someone were to describe you in one word, what would it be? Determined. I am more than willing to go the extra mile for my students. I always let them know I am here to see them succeed and will put in the extra hours needed to see that to fruition.

What’s your #1 most played song? "Sitting on the dock of the bay" by Otis Redding performed by Smith & Meyers.

What is your favorite form of exercise? I love yoga or gardening.

What’s your current favorite TV show/Movie? I cannot get enough of Sons of Anarchy. It always keeps me on the edge of my seat!

What is something you learned in the last week? I have learned that a good teaching method is videos. The students always seem to absorb more information and they seem to engage in much more meaningful discussions.

When you have 30 minutes of free-time, how do you pass the time? Sad but true…I take PTCB practice tests. I love a challenge

Where would you go for your dream vacation? I would go to Greece. I love Greek mythology.

What advice do you have for new instructors of Continuing Education? Patience is a virtue. Always take time to get to know your students. Showing an interest in someone may be all they have that makes their day!

November 2014 Classes!

Haven't had a chance to see what Personal Enrichment, Career Development, LifeLong Learning, and College for Kids classes start this month? No problem! All October classes are listed below and will be updated as changes are made.

• Core Strength, 11/7-12/5, FRI, 11:45 am-1 pm, $15
• QuickBooks for Beginners, 11/8-11/15, SAT, 10 am-2 pm, $45
• Buying a DSLR Camera, 11/8, SAT, 9 am-noon, $15
• Mortgage Lending, Say What?, 11/8, SAT, 10 am-noon, $15
• Zumba Toning, 11/8-12/6, SAT, noon-1 pm, $29
• Camp Geek: Holiday Recycle to Up-Cycle! (Age 5-12), 11/8, SAT, 1-4 pm, $35
• Perception is Reality, 11/8, SAT, 9 am-noon, $19
• Hatha Yoga, 11/10-12/8, M/W, noon-1 pm, $29
• Water Fitness Training, 11/10-12/8, M/W, 6-7 pm, $29
• Zumba, 11/13-12/11, T/TH, 6-7 pm, $29
• CPR for Healthcare Providers, 11/13, THU, 5-9 pm, $25
• Water Fitness Training, 11/14-12/12, FRI, 11:45 am-12:45 pm, $15
• Water Spin, 11/14-12/12, FRI, 5:30-6:30 pm, $15
• Int Egyptian Belly Dance, 11/14-12/12, FRI, 6-7:30 pm, $39
• Adv Belly Dance, 11/14-12/12, FRI, 7:30-9 pm, $39
• Parent & Child Swim (Age 6 month - 3yrs), 11/14-12/12, FRI, 4:305 pm, $15
• Adult Swim Lessons, 11/14-12/12, FRI, 8-9 am, $49
• Water Fitness Training, 11/15-12/13, SAT, 9:15-10:15 am, $15
• Swim Lessons (Ages 3-4), 11/15-12/13, SAT, 10:30-11 am, $29
• Swim Lessons Level 1-2 (Ages 5+), 11/15-12/13, SAT, 11:15 am-noon, $35
• Swim Lessons Level 3-4 (Ages 5+), 11/15-12/13, SAT, 12:15-1 pm, $35
• Positive Self Talk, 11/15, SAT, 10 am-2pm, $25
• VBA Macros III for Microsoft Office, 11/17-12/8, M/W/F, 6-8 pm, $75
• Aqua Zumba, 11/17-12/15, M/W, 11 am-noon, $29
• Belly/Oriental Dance, 11/17-12/15, M/W, 6-7 pm, $35
• Exploring Tribal Belly Dance, 11/17-12/15, M/W, 7-8 pm, $35
• Adult Swim Lessons, 11/17-11/20, M-TH, 12:30-1:30 pm, $49
• Dynamics of an Organization, 11/18-11/20, T/TH, 6-9 pm, $39
• First Aid Basics, 11/18, TUE, 6-8 pm, $25
• Hula for Health, 11/20-12/4, T/TH, 6-7 pm, $19
• Thanksgiving Desserts, 11/22, SAT, 11 am-4pm, $49
• Babysitter Training (Age 10+), 11/22, SAT, 9 am-3 pm, $95

For a complete listing of all classes check out our current catalog, click here. See something you like? To register for classes, call us at 254-526-1586 or visit our office on the Central Texas College campus in building 136 (located on the corner of Clear Creek Rd and Central Texas College Drive) in room 139. 

October 2014 Classes

Haven't had a chance to see what Personal Enrichment, Career Development, LifeLong Learning, and College for Kids classes start this month? No problem! All October classes are listed below and will be updated as changes are made.

Professional Development

• Mortgage Lending, 10/11, SAT, 10 am-noon, $15
• Anxiety-Free Test Taking Tools, 10/11, SAT, 11 am-3 pm, $19
• CPR for Healthcare, 10/11, SAT, 9 am-1 pm, $25
• Positive Self Talk, 10/11, SAT, 10 am-2 pm, $25
• Motherhood, 10/11, SAT, 9 am-noon, $19
• QuickBooks for Beginners, 10/13-10/22, M/W, 1-3 pm, $45
• Perception is Reality, 10/13, MON, 6- 9 pm, $19
• Investing for Beginners, 10/14-10/23, M/W, 6-8 pm, $25
• Effective Resume, 10/18, SAT, 12:30-2:30 pm, $15
• Marriage School, 10/18, SAT, 10 am-2pm, $25
• Car Maintenance Basics, 10/18, SAT, 9-11 am, $19
• Dynamics of an Organization, 10/20-10/22, M/W, 6-9 pm, $39
• VBA Macros I for Microsoft Office, 10/20-10/31, M/W/F, 6-8 pm, $55
• Intermediate Excel, 10/21-11/6, T/TH, 6-8 pm, $55
• Facebook Basics, 10/25, SAT, 9 am-1 pm, $25
• Heartsaver AED with First Aid, 10/25, SAT, 9 am-3pm, $35
• Introduction to Java, 10/27-11/19, M/W, 6-8 pm, $75
• Couponing & Budgeting, 10/28-11/6, T/TH, 6-8 pm, $35
• Intro to State Correctional Facility, 10/30, TH, 6-9 pm, $19

Personal Enrichment 

• American Sign Language (ASL-1B), 10/9-10/28, T/TH, 6:30-8:30 pm, $39
• Water Fitness Training, 10/8-11/3, M/W, 6-7 pm, $29
• Water Fitness Training, 10/10-10/31, FRI, 11:45-12:45 pm, $15
• Water Spin, 10/10-10/31, FRI, 5:30-6:30 pm, $15
• Zumba Toning, 10/11-11/1, SAT, noon-1 pm, $29
• Water Fitness Training, 10/11-11/1, SAT, 9:15-10:15 am, $15
• Basic Food Preparation II (Age 13+), 10/11, SAT, 11 am-4 pm, $49
• Creative Photography, 10/13-11/17, MON, 6-9 pm, $55
• Hatha Yoga, 10/13-11/5, M/W, noon-1 pm, $29
• Acrylic Painting, 10/14-10/30, T/TH, 6-8:30 pm, $55
• Zumba, 10/14-11/6, T/TH, 6-7 pm, $29
• Aqua Zumba, 10/15-11/10, M/W, 11 am-noon, $29
• Water Aerobics, 10/16-12/2, T/TH, 9 am-10 am, $35
• Water Aerobics, 10/17-11/21, FRI, 9-10 am, $25
• Dog and Cat First Aid, 10/17, FRI, 9 am-noon, $60
• Adult Swim Lessons, 10/17-11/7, FRI, 8-9 am, $49
• Belly/Oriental Dance, 10/20-11/12, M/W, 6-7 pm, $35
• Tribal Belly Dance, 10/20-11/12, M/W, 7-8 pm, $35
• Adult Swim Lessons, 10/20-10/23, M-TH, 12:30-1:30 pm, $49
• Acrylic Painting, 10/21-11/6, T/W/TH, 9-11:30 am, $55
• Hula for Health, 10/21-11/18, T/TH, 6-7 pm, $35
• Beginning Jewelry Beading, 10/25-11/15, SAT, 10 am-1 pm, $39
• Halloween Party Treats (Age 13+), 10/25, SAT, 11 am-4 pm, $49
• Basic Math Review, 10/25-11/15, SAT, noon-4 pm, $45
• Tai Chi Basics, 10/27-11/19, M/W, 6-7 pm, $29
• Group Piano (Age 5-12), 10/27-12/1, MON, 5:30-6:30 pm, $89
• Group Piano (Age 13+), 10/27-12/1, MON, 6:30-7:30 pm, $89
• Tai Chi Basics, 10/28-11/25, T/TH, 10-11 am, $29
• American Sign Language (ASL-2A), 10/28-11/18, T/TH, 6:30-8:30 pm, $39

Kids Classes

• Dog and Cat First Aid (Age 9-17), 10/11, SAT, 2-5 pm, $60
• Camp Geek: Gross Science (Age 5-12), 10/11, SAT, 1-4 pm, $35
• Parent & Child Swim (Age 6 months-3yrs), 10/17, FRI, 4:30-5 pm, $15
• Swim Lessons (Age 3-4), 10/18-11/8, SAT, 10:30-11 am, $29
• Swim Lessons Level 1-2 (Age 5+), 10/18-11/8, SAT, 11:15-noon, $35
• Swim Lessons Level 3-4 (Ages 5+), 10/18-11/8, SAT, 12:15-1 pm, $35
• Group Guitar (Age 7-12), 10/29-12/10, WED, 6-7 pm, $89
• Group Guitar (Age 13+), 10/29-12/10, WED, 7-8 pm, $89

For a complete listing of all classes check out our current catalog, click here. See something you like? To register for classes, call us at 254-526-1586 or visit our office on the Central Texas College campus in building 136 (located on the corner of Clear Creek Rd and Central Texas College Drive) in room 139. 

The Training Advantage

More and more companies are beginning to understand the connection between training and the bottom line. Successful companies invest in training to improve performance and cut down on job turnover. According to Training Daily Advisor, “job skills training was the number one training need identified by participants in a recent survey followed by leadership and supervisory training.” The survey also indicated that companies plan significant increases in their 2015 training budgets. You may be thinking that the only companies that invest in training are the large, well-financed organizations; but, there is another option for small business owners.

Most small businesses don’t have the budget to staff a training department. But, hiring an internal training staff isn't the only way to get your employees the skills they need to help your organization be successful. In Texas, you can take advantage of the Skills for Small Business (SSB) Grant which is available for businesses employing two to 99 full-time employees by filling out a simple, online application. Training dollars ranging from $725 to $1450 can be used at Central Texas College to get the valuable skills your employees need to help your company excel.

To date, Central Texas College Continuing Education (CTCCE) has provided local small business owners with over $40,000 in training. CTCCE offers a wide range of technical and soft skills courses that meet the needs of small business. We can also develop training specifically with your company in mind and offer it at your location or ours. Take a look at our course schedule or contact Teresa Chavez at 254-526-1586 to find out how to get the valuable training your company needs.

by
Teresa Chavez
CTC Continuing Education Director