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Featured Program College Transfer community c o llegeTM Mechatronics Engineering Technology Electrical Systems Technology FALL2014 Career Opportunities Web Content Manager Web Designer Instructional Designer Instructional Developer Flash Developer Multimedia Specialist Training Specialist Training Project Coordinator Project Leader/Manager Videographer Instructional Specialist Learning and Development Game Designer Classes will include Graphic Design; 3D Design and Animation; Multimedia Applications; Web Development Tools; Serious Games; Program and Logic; Interactive Multimedia Programming; Level Design; and Web Markup and Scripting. MEDIA TECHNOLOGY NEW! PROGRAM For more information, contact Student Services at (336) 386-3264. www.surry.edu community c o llegeTM www.surry.edu (336) 386-8121 community c o llegeTM SUCCESS CREATING IN SURRY AND YADKIN COUNTIES FALL2014 In The Spotlight Main image: The College Transfer Program at Surry Community College develops students’ academic skill set while saving money before pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. Top inset: New Mechatronics Engineering Technology Program combines Mechanical, Robotics and Electronics courses, starting in the Fall of 2014 at SCC. Bottom inset: Surry’s Electrical Program has been rewired to include a focus on solar energy. The program offers two associate degrees, an electri-cal track with a wider application and a photovoltaic (PV or solar) track. Students pictured are Blake Bowman and Ricky Meadows. The mission of Surry Community College is to promote personal growth and community development to a diverse population through excellence in teaching, learning, and service. Creating Success is published three times a year by Surry Community College, 630 S. Main Street, Dobson, NC 27017. 73,000 copies of this public document were printed at $0.18 per copy. Start Your College Degree at SCC page 4 New Mechatronics Program Combines Mechanical, Robotics and Electronics page 2 Surry Rewires Electrical Program to Include Focus on Solar Energy page 6 Earn Your Degree From Anywhere page 7 Corporate & Continuing Education Fall Schedule page 8 Free Small Business Seminars page 14 A-Z Curriculum Programs page 22 M 2 Slate said. “Mechatronics students are highly skilled, high-tech trouble shoot-ers. They need to be self-motivated indi-viduals who are inquisitive and want to know how things work and like to work with their hands.” Slate sees a growing demand for people skilled in Mechatronics. He says transportation costs for goods along with the increasing pay level in China are two obstacles for American companies to go overseas to manufacture prod-ucts, so jobs are coming back to the U.S. “Some students are landing jobs with large manufacturing companies in the Piedmont Triad area before they even complete their degrees,” he said. Companies are implementing lean manufacturing techniques to improve process controls and maintain equip-ment, which is a trend toward predic-tive maintenance instead of only pre-ventative maintenance. Workers skilled in Mechatronics are specialized in pre-dictive maintenance. These employees make an average of $25 per hour. Surry Community College is introduc-ing a brand new program in the Fall of 2014 called Mechatronics Engineering Technology, which contains a combina-tion of Mechanical, Robotics and Elec-tronics courses. Doug Slate, Industrial Electronics In-structor at Surry, explained that Mecha-tronics Engineering Technology takes electronics, mechanical, and the robot-ics part of manufacturing and teaches students how they tie together. “The need for this program was dis-covered in talking with industry repre-sentatives who wanted their employees to have a higher level of skill because of the robotic and advanced processes in their plants,” Slate said. “In Mechatronics Engineering Tech-nology, students learn how to use their hands and minds to find solutions to problems,” said Jason Randall, Divi-sion Chair of Engineering Technologies at SCC. “Advanced Manufacturing has changed technicians’ requirements from a hammer and screwdriver to hav-ing a laptop in their tool box to diagnose problems as well as making equipment run more efficiently.” Mechatronics Engineering Technology New Mechatronics Program Combines Mechanical, Robotics and Electronics is replacing SCC’s Industrial Systems pro-gram, so the new Mechatronics program will contain classes from that curriculum along with the Electronics field. Surry is ofering a degree, diploma and cer-tificate in the Mechatronics Engineering Technology curriculum, which prepares students to use basic engineering prin-ciples and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechani-cal, robotic, and other electromechani-cal systems used in advanced manufac-turing. The program includes instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures. “People coming out of high school do not understand the term industrial systems. They picture a guy with an oil can, which is totally not true. So, the name change along with the new pro-gram structure is a way to rebrand the program to atract younger people. Plus, there are a lot of older people in this field who are retiring and there are no young people in the field. We need skilled workers to fill these vacancies,” “The need for this program was discovered in talking with industry representatives who wanted their employees to have a higher level of skill because of the robotic and advanced processes in their plants.” Student Austin Hutchens is using the teach pendant to program moves on the Fanuc robot in the Automation Lab at Surry Community College. Continued to next page 3 “Our area was hurt with furniture and textile layoffs. Jobs are coming back, but instead of it being 500 people doing the same type of job, companies will employ 50 highly skilled employees to run an au-tomated plant,” Slate said. “Most of the plant will be automated, but companies will need installers and programmers to maintain it, which is where Mechatron-ics employees will be needed.” Because of the U.S. Department of Labor grant, Surry Community College has been able to purchase state-of-the-art equipment including ultrasonic tes-ters and thermography tools as well as provide training opportunities for stu-dents to obtain national credentials for programming logic controllers, variable frequency drives, process controls and robotics. This type of advanced equipment al-lows workers to establish a maintenance baseline. For example, if a bearing starts to go bad, the tools will identify the problem, signaling that maintenance is needed before the machine breaks down and also preventing other main-tenance issues. Predictive maintenance enables companies to save on having to maintain such a wide inventory of prod-ucts because it is less likely that the ma-chines or production lines will be halted due to maintenance issues. Eficiency created by Mechatronics workers can be a huge cost savings. For example, a paper mill in Canada bought an ultra-sonic gun to determine when bearings and motors need to be greased, which resulted in less failures and a reduction of electricity costs, Slate explained. SCC is a member of the North Carolina Advanced Manufacturing Alliance made up of 10 community colleges and dozens of area industries in a group that focuses on creating high-quality training and ed-ucational programs to prepare students for current job openings. SCC has re-ceived $1.7 million to build and expand its curriculum in advanced manufactur-ing because of the DOL grant. Full-time SCC students associated with the grant receive a tablet computer to use for class assignments as a part of the grant benefits. Slate has been working at SCC for six years. He is the lead instructor of the Mechatronics Engineering Technology Program. In 2003, he started teaching part-time for SCC, and he began teach-ing full-time for the college in January 2008. For almost 20 years, Slate worked for Tyco Electronics, formerly AMP Inc. He started as a technician in the test lab and then advanced to manufacturing engineer before he was laid of because his job went overseas in January 2002. He has two associate degrees from SCC in Transportation Maintenance Technol-ogy and Electronics. Mechatronics Engineering Technol-ogy graduates will be qualified for em-ployment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing including assembly, testing, startup, troubleshooting, re-pair, process improvement, and control systems, and be able to sit for Packag-ing Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) mechatronics or similar indus-try examinations. This curriculum is de-signed to prepare students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, tech-nology and applied processes based on these subjects. Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, materials and technologies testing services, process improvement technicians, engineering technicians, industrial and technology managers, or research technicians. For more informa-tion about Mechatronics Engineering Technology, please contact Doug Slate at (336) 386-3302 or slated@surry.edu. Top picture: Industrial Electronics Instructor Doug Slate describes the type of sensors used on the Festo Mechatronics stations to students Shane Flippen, Billy Barringer and Kevin Hayes. Bottom Left: Student Jef Pyron is teaching the robot commands to palletize and sort. Botom Right: SCC Student Jef Nixon is checking the operation of the pickup tooling on the Fanuc robot. Continued from previous page 4 The College Transfer program at Surry Community College gives students a head start on their bachelor’s degrees before atending a four-year college or university, and the recently updated Comprehensive Articulation Agreement will make transferring courses more streamlined for students. “The revised Comprehensive Articula-tion Agreement (CAA) sets new guide-lines for courses that will easily transfer from a community college to a univer-sity,” said Connie Wolfe, Dean of Arts & Sciences at SCC. Wolfe spoke highly of this positive change for students. “The revised CAA created a new cat-egory of transferable courses called the Universal General Education Transfer Component or UGETC. The acronym is easy to remember in that ‘if you get a C’ in each UGETC course, it is guaranteed to transfer to the UNC System as a general education course. So if students trans-fer before earning an associate degree in art or an associate degree in science, they don’t have to worry about wheth-er their community college course will ‘count’ at the university.” The best advice for a quick and suc-cessful transfer comes when students know where they want to transfer and what major they want to pursue at the transfer school, Wolfe said. Otherwise, students at SCC can do a litle explor- Start Your College Degree at Surry Community College College Transfer Program Develops Academic Skill Set While Saving Money Appalachian State University Undergraduate and Graduate classes offered at Yadkin Center. Coming soon a new Elementary Education Degree. Call Bufy Flowers (800) 355-4084 or flowersbe@appstate.edu. More information available at appconnect.appstate.edu/signup. ing for a lot less money than atending a four-year school and trying diferent fields of study there. Students who are unsure of educational plans can take UGETC courses in the first year at SCC. In their second year, they can select cours-es that are more tailored to the major they plan to pursue after transfer. SCC recommends that students complete an associate degree in art or an associate in degree in science before transferring. Scot Wilson is one of SCC’s four Stu-dent Success Advisors. He has 20 years of experience helping students choose classes and successfully transfer from SCC to a four-year school. “High school juniors and seniors who want to get ahead can take Career and College Promise courses in the arts or science pathway. All of those courses are UGETC approved to transfer to the 16 UNC system schools. They will also transfer to the majority of private insti-tutions in North Carolina,” Wilson said. “The tuition is a great deal because it’s free, and the course work helps get stu-dents ready for a full load of college level work later.” Students learn time management and how to deal with a bit more freedom through Career and College Promise. Then when they do go to a university or come to SCC, they have options, ac-cording to Wilson. “They can take lighter WHY SURRY? Explore diferent fields of study at a lower tuition cost. Get ready for the rigorous university workload. Save money by living at home. 1 2 3 Lees-McRae College Lees-McRae’s Elementary Education program will allow you to transfer from Surry with your associate degree and in two years obtain a Bachelor of Arts by atending classes part-time. For more information, visit lmc.edu/ec or contact Bo Bennet, Vice President of Extended Campus and Online Learning, at (828) 448-6197 or bennetb@lmc.edu. Gardner-Webb University Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program. Opportunities for Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Healthcare Management, Human Services, Entrepreneurship and Religious Studies. Online programs for Elementary Education K-6 and RN-BSN. Contact Chris Newcomb at (704) 406-4624. STAY AT SURRY AND GO FARTHER! APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY Continued to next page 5 course loads if they need to work or play a sport, or they can finish their bachelor’s degree a semester or even a year early,” Wilson said. “I cannot remember talking to a student who had any regrets about completing university level courses while in high school. Plus all of the area high schools have been great to work with their students on a balanced, manageable high school/college course load.” Students should work with their high school counselors and take a rigorous schedule of college prep courses, Wilson said. “The tendency for some high school students is to take a lighter load of math courses, and then often not take a math their senior year. With these students, there is often a lack of confidence in or even a fear of math. Research has proven that it is better to bite the bullet and keep pushing forward in math while in high school,” Wilson said. “If you are undecided about your educational pursuits, taking rigorous math courses will give you more options later.” The time spent at SCC helps prepare students for the strenuous academic environment needed to pursue a four-year degree, which often increases a student’s academic maturity level. Students can also save money by living at home and not paying rent for an apartment or dormitory. “Surry really is a bridge between being in high school and living at home and then going away to a university,” Wolfe said. “Surry students can save money and build up their skill set before moving away to a four-year school. Students can take introductory level courses at SCC and learn foundational skills where they get personal attention that they might not get at a larger school.” All degree-seeking transfer students take ACA 122, a course specially designed for transfer students to ensure their success. “In College Transfer Success (ACA 122), students learn the skills they need to successfully navigate the world of higher education, which includes learning to stand up for yourself,” Wolfe said. “Surry instructors take a pro-active approach, sending early alerts to notify college support services when students are struggling. The college provides tutoring, mentoring, advising and other support services to help students succeed. But a university may not provide such focused attention unless students ask for it.” Surry also has a smaller class size with a maximum capacity of 32 students whereas lecture halls at a university have 100 or more students. At a university, students might not have much face time with professors and communicate mostly with graduate assistants. Universities also put pressure on instructors to research and publish, whereas Surry instructors focus on teaching and publish only if they want. “At Surry, we are committed to teaching and learning. Educating our students is always the priority,” Wolfe said. “We hold students to rigorous standards to prepare them for university-level academic standards, but we also provide a learning-friendly environment with individual attention. Students get to know their classmates, and instructors know each student by name.” Surry is evaluated on how well transfer students do after the transition to a university, and historically SCC has outperformed other community colleges in the state. “Since 2002 when the measurement began between native students and community college students, SCC students have been phenomenally successful at universities both public and private. That’s a testament to the students, faculty and their families,” Wilson said. Surry students can transfer to other community colleges with specialty programs, universities, and private schools all over the Southeast, which also follow UGETC. For more information on SCC’s College Transfer Program, please contact the Office of Student Services at (336) 386-3264 or go to www.surry.edu/transfer. 1. Appalachian State 2. UNC-Charlotte 3. UNC-Greensboro 4. Gardner-Webb 5. Lees-McRae 6. Western Carolina 7. Winston-Salem State 8. NC State 9. East Carolina 10. UNC-Chapel Hill 11. UNC-Wilmington 12. Salem College 13. UNC-Asheville TRANSFER INSTITUTIONS FOR SCC STUDENTS TOP 13 Students enrolled in Dr. Susan Worth’s Calculus class formed a study group and met in the study area of the new Math Lab almost every Monday through Thursday during Fall 2013. Students pictured are (left to right) Hunter Smith, Santana March, Josh Fritchey, Eli Flint and Chesty Peyton. Continued from previous pageTechnician for Reynolds American where he would like to maintain machines and help design and install the machinery. “Electrical students need to enjoy working with their hands and be able to think logically and handle pressure easily,” Flippen said. “I would definitely recommend this program to other students.” Graduates can do most anything in the electrical field including being an electrician, maintenance technician for an industrial plant, electrical engineering assistant, renewable energy consultant, or solar panel installer. “There is a growing need for renewable energy in North Carolina,” Boles said. “Mount Airy currently has two solar farms where Surry students have completed work for co-op internships.” Boles has been working for SCC about seven years. He has 28 years of experience in the textile industry working as an electrician – lead electrician, supervisor, maintenance manager – until his job was downsized, and he decided to go back to school. He has an associate’s degree in Industrial Systems from SCC and holds a State of North Carolina Electrical Contractors License. Boles has a diploma in Renewable Energy from North Carolina State University. Boles left the manufacturing industry to enter education. “I wanted to give back to the community, so I started teaching. I love renewable energy and want to share this love with my students,” he said. For more information on Electrical Systems Technology, contact Joey Boles at (336) 386-3267 or bolesjc@surry.edu. Surry Community College has revamped its Electrical Systems Technology curriculum program to offer two associate degrees – an electrical track with a wider application and a photovoltaic (PV or solar) track. The new PV curriculum is being backed with brand new equipment for training students including a 2 kW grid tied solar system, a tilt up tower for a small wind turbine, mobile PV stations, and a solar thermal hot water heating system. “The old diploma/certification for Electrical Systems Technology used to be for basic wiring for residential wiring. Now, it includes basic wiring for residential, commercial and industrial wiring – covering all the electrical wiring phases,” said Joey Boles, Electrical Instructor at Surry. “Someone with this degree can get into any electrical system field. It goes into programmable logic control and gets people ready to be an industrial electrician or work in any type of business.” The Electrical Systems Technology Electrical Track offers a degree, diploma or certificate. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, applications of the National Electric Code, and other subjects as local needs require. Graduates will qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical field as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems. The Electrical Systems Technology Photovoltaic Track also SCC Electrical Instructor Joey Boles explains the interworkings of a kilowatt hour meter and how it is wired electrically. SCC Electrical students (left to right) Chris Nelson, Evan Marshall and Juan Leonides are working on models of renewable energy that are real time and computer based simulated. offers a degree, diploma or certificate. “The PV track covers more on the renewable energy side which is PV or photovoltaic or more commonly known as solar energy. It also covers wind turbines and micro hydropower systems,” Boles said. Degree graduates will qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical field as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems. Both Electrical and PV degrees take two years to complete, and with some of the courses being the same, students can get a double major by taking five more classes, Boles explained. “A lot of people take the PV classes to learn how to put solar systems on their own houses,” Boles said. “I want to do that before I retire to become energy efficient.” Shane Flippen of Mount Airy is working on an Electrical Systems Technology Degree as well as an Electronics Engineering Degree at Surry. Flippen worked in the manufacturing industry for many years before he was laid off. Then, he decided to come back to school. “I already had a degree in Computer Engineering from SCC, and I wanted to finish my Electronics degree because I just lacked a few classes,” Flippen said. “I enjoy Surry. I enjoyed it 10 years ago.” As an Electrical student, Flippen has thrived in the program. “I like Joey as an instructor. He tries to make the classes more interesting. Most of the stuff we do is hands on rather than just reading a book, so you get real life experience.” Flippen’s dream job is becoming a Maintenance Electronics Instrumentation 6 Surry ‘Rewires’ Electrical Program to Include Focus on Solar Energy Online degree programs allow students the flexibility to go back to school while still maintaining full-time jobs. Many ad-vantages of online educational opportunities include the abil-ity to save money on gas and eliminate commute time. Surry Community College currently ofers eight complete de-grees and six certificate programs online. Two of the degree programs are brand new as online oferings – Early Childhood Associate Degree and Advertising & Graphic Design Technol-ogy Degree. Other programs include the Associate in Arts, Ac-counting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice Technol-ogy, Medical Ofice Administration and Ofice Administration. “I think the online program at Surry is an excellent oppor-tunity for students to get an education if they don’t otherwise have the time to get to campus. It’s been wonderful for me,” said Tina Barber, SCC Online Stu-dent from Yadkin County. Barber grew up in East Bend and graduated from Forbush High School in 1978. She works as a Legal Secretary in Winston-Salem and has 29 years of ex-perience in the legal field specializing in trust and estate planning. “SCC does not make any distinction on my transcript wheth-er I have been in seated classes or online classes, and neither do I. Online classes provide me with the opportunity to com-plete degree programs, work full-time and manage my home as I am a married adult learner,” Barber said. She will complete dual associate degrees in Accounting and Business Administration in 2015 and is also in the Paralegal degree program. Her plan is to transfer to Gardner-Webb to complete a bachelor’s degree in Business. “I love my instructors and advisors at Surry, most of whom I have never met face-to-face, but with whom I have developed good relationships. I feel like they are all interested in my suc-cess, and many of them have encouraged me through some difficult times,” Barber said. SCC Student Brad Easter of Mount Airy had doors open for him when he discovered he could pur-sue an online degree through his local community college. He wants to be an inspiration to his three children and wife in pursuing the Business degree that he has always wanted. He stays at home with the kids as he works to earn his de-gree. “My options were limited but my will-ingness to succeed was very high, so I had to find something to match that. Surry’s online program was a perfect fit,” Easter said. “I’m working on this degree from home, but I still have all the re-sources of Surry. I feel even though I am not on campus, I feel like I am a part of Surry.” In particular, Easter likes the interaction of online classes. “You really do feel like you are in a classroom when you get in the discussion forums,” Easter said. “Also, a lot of instructors are recording the classroom lectures and then posting videos for the online students, which has been beneficial.” Tyler Pruit, another SCC Online Stu-dent, said flexibility was the most im-portant item for him in furthering his education. His increasing job responsi-bilities were the impetus for going back to school. “It was just impossible for me to actu-ally make time to make it to school. So online was a perfect fit for me,” Pruitt said. “I’ve been married for five years. I’ve got two small children. I work full time as a branch manager. Time is very rare to me. So, I would not have been able to do it without online classes.” Pruit has goten great responses from his instructors and recommends the online classes at Surry. “All my instructors have been super great. They respond so quickly that it’s almost as if I was siting in class with them,” he said. Pruitt, of Mount Airy, works at Collins & McNeely Pest Con-trol. He graduated from North Surry High School in 2006. He recently completed an associate’s degree in Business Adminis-tration at SCC through the online program. Surry Community College is a member institution of the In-structional Technology Council and the United States Distance Learning Association. For more information, contact Student Services at (336) 386-3264 or go to www.surry.edu. 7 Surry Ofers Eight Degrees and Six Certificates Totally Online Earn Your Degree from Anywhere Tina Barber Brad Easter Tyler Pruit What Surry Ofers Online Online Certificate Programs • Accounting Certificate • Advertising & Graphic Design Technology • Business Administration • Infant/Toddler Care • Medical Ofice Administration • Ofice Administration Online Degree Programs • Associate in Arts • Accounting • Advertising & Graphic Design Technology • Business Administration • Criminal Justice Technology • Early Childhood Associate • Medical Ofice Administration • Ofice Administration Register for Fall Classes Now! NEW! NEW! ANIMAL & PET CARE Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Vet Assisting I If you would like to learn to care for your pets or if you are interested in working as an assistant in a veterinarian’s office, our animal care classes will prepare you. In Vet Assisting I, you will have hands-on experience in the skills needed to assist with an animal’s physical examination. You will also learn about animal anatomy and physiology, animal diseases, record keeping, the law, and other topics. Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. Cost: $127 Aug 18 – Dec 1, M, 6pm-9pm Location: SCC, K-117 Pet Grooming This twenty-four hour course allows students to learn proper techniques for pet grooming. By bringing his/her own pet, each student receives instruction in a hands-on environment. Topics for the class include small animal grooming techniques, use and care of animal grooming tools, small animal handling methods, and the basic anatomy of small animals. NOTE: No certificate, diploma, or degree is issued upon completion. Call (336) 386-3580 for more information. Cost: $71 Sept 11 - Oct 30, Th, 6pm-9pm Location: Yadkin Center, 126 ARTS & CRAFTS Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. Barn Quilts Quilts, always a beloved symbol of comfort, family, heritage and community, have taken a new twist! A barn quilt will provide wonderful visual art for your barn or building. Traditional quilt paterns will be painted on pre-built wooden squares. All materials will be supplied for this class. Class size limited to six students. Cost: $125 2’x2’ $200 3’x3’ $225 4’x4’ Aug 23, Sat, 9am-3pm Location: Yadkin Center Sept 13, Sat, 9am-3pm Location: Pilot Center Oct 18, Sat, 9am-3pm Location: Elkin Center Nov 15, Sat, 9am-3pm Location: SCC Campus, Dobson Quilting at the Pilot Center Beginning quilters will create and hand-quilt a six-block quilt using cutting, layering, and quilting techniques. Experienced quilters are welcome and may work on a quilt patern of their choice. Cost: $66 Supplies are an additional cost to the student. Sept 9 – Oct 28, T, 2pm-5pm Location: Pilot Center Sept 9 – Oct 28, T, 6pm-9pm Location: Pilot Center Jelly Roll Quilting Want to learn to quilt, but not sure how to start? Intimidated by choosing the “right” colors, not sure if you can cut and sew those small squares and triangles? Want to be able to finish your project quickly? Then sign up for the Jelly Roll Quilt class. What’s a Jelly Roll? It is a roll of 20 to 40 pre-cut 2-1/2” wide strips. The strips typically are from a collection of fabrics, where the fabric colors and fabric types are coordinated, and you don’t have to worry if they are the “right“ colors. Corporate & Continuing Education Class Locations Main Campus - Dobson 630 South Main Street, Dobson (336) 386-3398 Center for Public Safety - Mt. Airy (CPS) 1220 State Street, Mount Airy (336) 386-3680 Charles H. Stone Memorial Library (CSML) 309 West Main Street, Pilot Mountain (336) 368-2370 Elkin Center (EC) 1461 North Bridge Street, Elkin (336) 386-3605 Elkin Elementary School (EES) 135 Old Virginia Road, Elkin (336) 835-2756 Employment Security Commission (ESC) 541 West Pine Street, Mount Airy (336) 786-4169 Jones Family Resource Center (JFRC) 215 Jones School Road, Mount Airy (336) 786-6155 Pilot Center (PC) 612 East Main Street, Pilot Mountain (336) 386-3618 Yadkin Center (YC) 4649 Highway 601, Yadkinville (336) 386-3580 or (336) 679-4600 Yadkin Valley Senior Center (YVSC) 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville (336) 526-1087 Corporate & Continuing Education Learning Centers Dobson Campus (336) 386-3455 Jones Family Resource Center - Mt. Airy (336) 786-1071 Yadkin Center (336) 679-4600, Ext. 3594 Elkin Center (336) 386-3604 Pilot Center (336) 386-3618 Tuition fees and senior waivers are set by the NC General Assembly and are subject to change. Continuing Education www.surry.edu 8 Classes ofered in Fall 2014 9 www.surry.edu Fall Schedule 2014 The strips are precut which means less cutting work for you. These are easy projects to do, and the sewing goes quickly. By the end of this class, you will have a completed quilt and maybe some other projects. Cost: $69 Supplies are an additional cost to the student and may vary in cost depending on quilt size ($75 and up) Sept 8 – Nov 10, M, 6pm-9pm Location: Elkin Center Painting: Oils Landscapes, portraits, or still life – come and paint your masterpiece using oils on canvas. This class is suitable for all skill levels. Cost: $66 Sept 9 – Nov 18, T, 6pm-9pm Location: Charles Stone Library, Pilot Mountain Sept 10 – Nov 12, W, 9am-12pm Location: Charles Stone Library, Pilot Mountain Sept 11 – Nov 13, Th, 9am-12pm Location: Charles Stone Library, Pilot Mountain AUTOMOTIVE Auto Safety Inspection (8 hours) and OBD II Emissions Inspection (4 or 8 hours) Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. Cost: $71 Auto Safety Inspection Sept 6, Sat, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, V-113 Nov 22, Sat, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, V-113 Auto NC OBD II Emissions Inspection Initial (8 hours) or Recertification (4 hours) Aug 23, Sat, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, V-113 Oct 4, Sat, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, V-113 Dec 13, Sat, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, V-113 AUTOMOTIVE/MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER – YADKIN CENTER Pre-registration required. Contact (336) 386- 3580 or (336) 679-4600 for more information. Motor Vehicle Dealer – Renewal The NC Vehicle Sales Regulations class is ofered for independent automotive dealers. Completion of this six hour course meets the requirement of the North Carolina Independent Auto Dealers Association for the NC Division of Motor Vehicles for license renewal. Cost: $71 Sept 22, M, 9am-4pm Location: Yadkin Center, 212 Oct 27, M, 9am-4pm Location: Yadkin Center, 212 Motor Vehicle Dealer – Initial This two day, twelve hour, course meets the NC DMV pre-licensing course requirement to be a licensed automotive dealer in the state of North Carolina. Course topics include steps to obtain a Motor Vehicle Dealer License, the fees associated with a Motor Vehicle Dealer License, the requirements to be a motor vehicle dealer, and many other reference materials. Completion of this course allows students to begin the process of becoming an independent automotive dealer in North Carolina. Cost: $71 Aug 15 & 16, FriSat, 8:30am-3:30pm Location: Yadkin Center, 217 Jan 8 & 9, ThF, 8:30am-3:30pm Location: Yadkin Center, 217 CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATION www.crcnc.org The North Carolina Career Readiness Certificate, signed by North Carolina’s governor, provides a credential for employees confirming their workplace skills in applied mathematics, reading for information, and locating information. These three skills have been identified by employers as vital for success in the vast majority of today’s jobs. WorkKeys is required to earn a NCCRC. Career Readiness Skills (KeyTrain) Career Ready 101 is our integrated approach to exploring careers and skill requirements, building workplace skills using KeyTrain, and creating life-literacy with such skills as financial awareness and job searching. This program leads users to certification with WorkKeys assessments and the North Carolina Career Readiness Certification. It’s a powerful way to build self-esteem, provide real credentials, and set you up for success. Use our KeyTrain courses to improve your math, reading, and locating Information skills. Practice and learn the Career Readiness skills needed to succeed in the jobs and careers. Work toward earning your Career Readiness Certificate. Determine what level of The Career Readiness Certificate you are eligible to earn - Bronze, Silver or Gold Certificate in each of the three core areas. Cost: $180 Tuition may be waived for the unemployed and under-employed. Open Enrollment, MTWTh, 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm, 6pm-9pm Location: All Locations Please call Susan Ratclif at (336) 386- 3309 for registration information. WORKKEYS www.act.org/workkeys Flexible dates, times, locations, test preparation, and scholarships available. Paper and Pencil or Internet Version Assessments • Applied Mathematics, $10 • Locating Information, $10 • Reading for Information, $10 • Applied Technology, $10 • Business Writing, $10 Internet Version Assessment Only • Workplace Observation, $10 Contact Carmen Eldridge to schedule testing (336) 386-3683 or eldridgec@ surry.edu. Register for Classes at www.surry.edu The test is ofered in English and Spanish. Students have three opportunities to test per year, per content area. The test requires student knowledge of basic computer skills, which is part of our HSE curriculum. The cost to students is $20 per test for a total of $80 for the entire series. Retesting will cost $10 per test. Upon ataining minimum standard scores of 150 on each of the four tests and a total of 600, a high school equivalency diploma is awarded to the student by the State Board of the Community College System. Books, materials and instruction are provided free of charge. Note: As of January 2014, scores will not carry over for students that have not completed the series of tests from 2002. ABE/HSE Orientation There is a mandatory two day (three hours each) orientation required for new ABE/HSE students and students returning after six months. Please call one of the five learning centers to register for orientation: Campus: (336) 386-3455 Elkin Center: (336) 386-3604 Jones Family Resource Center: (336) 786-1071 Pilot Center: (336) 386-3618 Yadkin Center: (336) 679-4600 ext. 3594 ABE/HSE Orientation Schedule Cost: Free Aug 25 & 26, MT, 8:30am-11:30am Location: Elkin Center, JFRC, Pilot Center, SCC and Yadkin Center Aug 25 & 26, MT, 6pm-9pm Location: Elkin Center, JFRC, Pilot Center, SCC & Yadkin Center Aug 27 & 28, WTh, 12:30pm-3:30pm Location: Elkin Center, JFRC, Pilot Center, SCC & Yadkin Center Oct 20 & 21, MT, 8:30am-11:30am Location: Elkin Center, JFRC, Pilot Center, SCC & Yadkin Center Oct 20 & 21, MT, 6pm-9pm Location: Elkin Center, JFRC, Pilot Center, SCC & Yadkin Center Oct 22 & 23, WTh, 12:30pm-3:30pm Location: Elkin Center, JFRC, Pilot Center, SCC & Yadkin Center COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS You must be at least 16 years old to enroll in one of our College and Career Readiness programs. If you are under 18 years old, we require a Surry Community College student release form, which is available online at www. surry.edu from our Corporate and Continuing Education ofice in Dobson or at our other four learning centers: Elkin Center in Elkin, Jones Family Resource Center in Mount Airy, Pilot Center in Pilot Mountain and Yadkin Center in Yadkinville. Adult Basic Education (ABE) Adult Basic Education is a program of instruction designed for adults who need to improve their reading, writing, speaking, problem solving or computation skills to function more efectively in society, on a job or in the family. Classes are ofered at our learning centers in Dobson, Elkin, Mount Airy, Pilot Mountain and Yadkinville. We also ofer ABE classes designed specifically for adults with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury. The focus of these classes is to improve the individual’s independence by acquiring necessary basic life skills from math and reading skills to job development. Students also gain appropriate communication and socialization skills as well as full access to a computer lab. Classes are ofered at LIFESPAN in Dobson and New Horizons Adult Day Services in Yadkinville. Books, materials and instruction are provided free of charge. For more information, please contact Jennifer Pardue at (336) 386-3674. High School Equivalency (HSE) The HSE test will be computer based only, but paper testing will be available as an accommodation. The test will have four content areas: 1. Reasoning through Language Arts (150 minutes) 2. Mathematical Reasoning (115 minutes) 3. Science (90 minutes) 4. Social Studies (90 minutes) ABE/HSE Learning Center Hours Cost: Free Aug 25 - Dec 11 MTWTh, 8am-2:30pm TTh, 6pm-9pm Location: Elkin Center Aug 25 - Dec 11 MTWTh, 8am-3:30pm MTW, 6pm-9pm F, 8am-12pm Location: Jones Family Resource Center Aug 25 - Dec 11 MW, 9am-12pm TTh, 5pm-8pm Location: Pilot Center Aug 25 - Dec 11 MTWTh, 8am-3:30pm TTh, 6pm-9pm F, 8am-12pm Location: SCC Aug 25 - Dec 11 MTWTh, 8am-3:30pm TTh, 6pm-9pm Location: Yadkin Center ABE/HSE Registration Registration for all ABE/HSE class sites will be held for continuing students and students who have atended class within the last six months during normal operating hours on the following dates: August 25 through August 28 and October 20 through October 23 during each center’s normal operating hours. English as Second Language The ESL program provides a means for speakers of other languages to atend classes to learn English communication skills as well as American customs and history. For more information, please contact Rosa Torres at (336) 386-3660. ESL Class Schedule Cost: Free Aug 25 - Dec 11 MTWTh, 8:30am-1:30pm Location: Elkin Center Aug 25 - Dec 11 MTh, 5pm-8:30pm Location: Elkin Elementary School Aug 25 - Dec 11 MTWTh, 8:30am-1:30pm Location: Jones Family Resource Center 10 Continuing Education www.surry.edu career and occupational information, compiling and developing employment related documents (resume, cover leters, applications and electronic employment portfolios), accessing governmental and educational resources, assessing technology literacy, understanding the impact of social networking on employment, and emphasizing the role of technology in the workplace. Cost: $127 Tuition may be waived for the unemployed and under-employed. Sept 3 – Oct 22, MW, 9am–12pm, 1pm- 4pm, 6pm-9pm Location: CPS Mount Airy, 114 Sept 3 – Oct 22, MW, 9am–12pm, 1pm- 4pm, 6pm-9pm Location: Elkin Center, 110 Sept 8 – Oct 22, MW, 9am–12pm, 1pm- 4pm, 6pm-9pm Location: Pilot Center, 114 Sept 8 – Oct 22, MW, 9am–12pm, 1pm- 4pm, 6pm-9pm Location: Yadkin Center, 218 Oct 27 – Dec 10, MW, 9am–12pm, 1pm-4pm, 6pm-9pm Location: Workforce Development Center Room 114 Oct 27 – Dec 10, MW, 9am–12pm, 1pm-4pm, 6pm-9pm Location: Elkin Center, 110 Oct 27 – Dec 10, MW, 9am–12pm, 1pm-4pm, 6pm-9pm Location: Pilot Center, 114 Oct 27 – Dec 10, MW, 9am–12pm, 1pm-4pm, 6pm-9pm Location: Yadkin Center, 218 Microsoft Excel 2010 Learn the basics of Microsoft’s spreadsheet program. Training includes basic spreadsheet building. The class will focus on everything from formating and writing simple formulas to writing more complex formulas and functions. This class offers the skills that employers desire for the workplace as well as skills beneficial to the home user. Cost: $71 www.surry.edu Fall Schedule 2014 11 Aug 25 - Dec 11 MTWTh, 8:30am-3:30pm WTh, 5:30pm-8:30pm Location: SCC HSE Online This course will help you prepare for the high school equivalency test in the comfort of your own home or anywhere you have Internet access. Complete HSE orientation with a fifth grade level in Reading (determined by your TABE reading score), and you will be considered a candidate for the HSE Online class. You will be required to atend a one hour orientation session at your preferred HSE center (Elkin Center, Jones Family Resource Center, Pilot Center, SCC or Yadkin Center). For more information, contact Jennifer Pardue (336) 386-3674. COMPUTER CLASSES Corporate and Continuing Education ofers computer classes appropriate for the beginning student with minimal skills or students wishing to expand their knowledge. Classes are available for those seeking workplace related skills, including Microsoft Ofice programs. Classes suitable for Microsoft Certification are also available. Classes for seniors and beginning level students desiring basic computer and Internet skills are also being ofered. Some classes are available at no cost. Times and locations ofered on demand. For more information on these or other technology based classes please contact: Susan Ratclif at (336) 386- 3309 or ratcliffs@surry.edu. How to Use a Computer for Seniors This class is designed to be hands on and user friendly for senior citizens. Topics taught in this class vary, and each session will include topics like computer basics, how to copy and paste, using spreadsheets, and Internet skills. Students will be shown how to use the computer for things like their daily planner, address book, calendar, notepad, files, folders, papers and more. You will be shown how to use your computer to watch videos, listen to music, organize your photographs, send mail, etc. The goal of this Computer Skills for Seniors course is to show you how to do all of this with the least amount of strain and frustration. This course will start with basic computer exercises that allow you to practice what you’ve learned. Handouts will be provided to each student. Cost: $127 Sept 8 – Oct 22, MW, 9am–12pm, 1-4pm, 6-9pm Location: CPS Mount Airy, 114 Sept 8 – Oct 22, MW, 9am–12pm, 1-4pm, 6-9pm Location: Elkin Center, 110 Sept 15 – Oct 29, MW, 9am–12pm, 1-4pm, 6-9pm Location: Pilot Center, 114 Sept 15 – Oct 29, MW, 9am–12pm, 1-4pm, 6-9pm Location: Yadkin Center, 218 Microsoft Windows, MS-Word & MS-Excel This seven-week course will show the student how to use MS-Windows, MS-Word, and MS-Excel programs. Students will be introduced to basic computer terms, how to use the Windows controls, File Management, Word Processing and Spreadsheets while developing a moderate comfort level of basic computer skills. Students will be shown how to work with files, create new documents, how to save and rename documents, how to work with text to include editing, typing, inserting, highlighting, and deleting text. Students will learn how to write formulas and use built-in functions to have Excel automatically calculate totals, averages, monthly loan payments, and other common business calculations. Cost: $127 Technology Awareness This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework and the content of the instructional materials should focus on the following topics: developing a moderate comfort level of basic computer-use skills, using technology in developing and implementing job search strategies, researching Truck Driver Training Get on the road to a new career: Offered by Surry Community College in cooperation with Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute Courses are offered at The Yadkin Center. community c o llegeTM www.surry.edu For more information, call (336) 386-3584 Get on the road in as few as 8.5 weeks photo projects. Students will learn how to work with digital photo files, including transfer from the camera, backing up photo files, inserting files into documents and uploading to a website for printing. Some basic photo editing will be addressed, including corrections and enhancements. Students may choose to make a photo book or a movie from their digital photographs. Students will need to provide their own digital photographs. Cost $71 DEFENSIVE DRIVING Alive at 25 Alive at 25 is a four-hour classroom training program for drivers ages 16 to 24. Classroom discussion includes driver behaviors and attitudes, peer pressure and distractions, techniques to maintain control while driving and state and local driving laws. The Alive at 25 Defensive Driving Course is a program of the National Safety Council and administered by the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina. Cost: $71 iPhone/iPad Fundamentals This course provides users of Apple’s iPhone and iPad basic knowledge of both devices. Students will not only learn the basics such as seting up email accounts, messaging, navigation and using controls, but will also be introduced to the newest iOS operating system and learn the basics of working with iCloud. Security, iTunes, popular Apps from the Apple App store and photos will be emphasized during this course. The class is appropriate for users of the iPhone or iPad. Make the most of your iPhone and/or iPad by learning unique tips and tricks. iPads and/or iPhones must be provided by the student. Cost: $71 Smartphones for the Android User Coming soon! Cost $71 Making the Most of Digital Photographs Come discover how you can use your digital photos to create impressive Sept 3, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3 Wednesday, 6pm-10pm Location: Yadkin Center, 217 Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10 Wednesday, 6pm-10pm Location: SCC, J-114 Aug 16, Sept 20, Oct 11, Nov 15, Dec 13 Saturday, 8am-12pm Location: SCC, J-114 Defensive Driving Course (DDC) 4 The Defensive Driving Course (DDC) 4 is a four-hour class including topics on preventing collisions and citations; coping strategies dealing with road rage, high speed drivers and other dangers on the highways; the know-how for evaluating and improving driving skills after mapping out personal skills inventory; the serious consequences of fatigue, distracted driving, emotional impairments, and other risk factors; and why vehicle malfunction and poor maintenance contributes to collisions. The DDC 4 Course is a program of the National Safety Council and administered by the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina. Continuing Education www.surry.edu 13 www.surry.edu Fall Schedule 2014 EDUCATION Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Effective Strategies for Student Success in Grades K-12 This course is recommended for parents and grandparents to understand the schooling process and to help students become successful learners. Topics will include learning expectations, communication, time management, instructional methods, preparation, monitoring student interaction, and social interaction. Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. Cost: $71 Sept 8 – Oct 13, M, 6pm-9pm Location: Pilot Center EMERGENCY MEDICAL Pre-registration required. www.surry.edu/ems Anatomy and Physiology for the EMS Provider – EMS 3000 This course is designed specifically for the EMS provider and fulfills the anatomy and physiology prerequisite for acceptance into the certificate paramedic program. The course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include a study of body systems, as well as an introduction to homeostasis, cells, tissues, nutrition, acid-base balance, and electrolytes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology. For more information please call (336) 386-3234. Cost: $180 Tuition waived for members of approved NC Lifesaving Organizations. Sept 8 – Nov 19, MW, 6pm-10pm Location: CPS Mount Airy, 122 FIRE & RESCUE www.surry.edu/fire Surry Community College ofers a variety of Firefighting, Rescue, and Hazardous Materials classes both on campus and with organizations in Surry and Yadkin counties. The most current Cost: $71 Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 6, Dec 4 Thursday, 6pm-10pm Location: Yadkin Center, 217 Aug 21, Sept 25, Oct 23, Nov 13, Dec 18 Thursday, 6pm-10pm Location: SCC, J-114 classroom training program for drivers ages 25 and older. Defensive Driving Course (DDC)- Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving (ADD) 8 hour DDC – ADD is used extensively for court referrals as a diversion program for drivers with excessive violations and to retrain drivers with poor driving records. This class is a highly participatory class that assesses the individual’s behavior and then involves the students in developing a plan to improve their driving behavior. This class helps individuals to understand their driving choices and how to improve them. The program helps create a new mind set while improving a person’s atitude so that his or her driving behavior can change. This class is a one-day, eight-hour class. You will need to bring a copy of your trafic citation with you when you pre-register. The DDC-ADD Course is a program of the National Safety Council and administered by the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina in cooperation with Surry Community College. The program will be conducted by a certified DDC-ADD instructor. Cost: $100 Aug 23, S, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, J-114 Sept 27, S, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, J-114 Oct 24, S, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, J-114 Nov 22, S, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, J-114 For all Defensive Driving courses: Pre-registration and pre-payment required 48 hours before the class date. Please bring a copy of your ticket when you come in to register. Call (336) 386-3473 for more information. and complete schedule of oferings can be found by visiting the Surry Community College Fire and Rescue homepage at: www.surry.edu/fire or by contacting Ian K. Harrell at (336) 386- 3403 or harrelli@surry.edu. Pre-registration can be accomplished by visiting the Fire and Rescue homepage. FUNERAL DIRECTOR CONTINUING EDUCATION Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Upon approval of the NC Board of Funeral Service, this class will satisfy the 5-hour yearly CEU requirement for funeral directors. Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. Cost: $71 October 7, T, 4pm-10pm Location: SCC, J-103 HOSPITALITY Pre-registration and pre-payment required. ABCs of Hospitality Back by popular demand, the ABCs of the Hospitality Industry series teaches the how-tos of restaurant service, beverage and wine basics, and catering and event planning. Learn the basics of providing exceptional service to your customers. In A+ Restaurant Service, you will learn correct service etiquete and table set-ups for diferent types of restaurants. Beverage and Wine Basics provides an overview of wines and alcoholic beverages and how to serve alcohol with care. Learn the ins and outs of pulling of the perfect event in Catering and Event Planning. You may begin the class at the beginning of any of the three topics. Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. Cost: $71 Sept 8 – Nov 24, M, 6pm-8pm Location: Elkin Center Creating a Business Website with WordPress For under $100 a year, you can have a professional website created with the user-friendly web software of WordPress. This seminar gives you the details for securing your domain name, choosing a graphics theme, and guidance for building your site. Sept 10, W, 6pm-9pm - CPS, Mount Airy Marketing Your Business with Online Directories When visitors are considering spending money in your town, they first go to their phones and tablets, which draw from online directories. Is your business ready to be found on these free and low-cost directories? Sept 10, W, 1pm-4pm - Elkin Center Marketing Your Business through Social Media: Parts I and II Don’t miss out on a valuable opportunity to market your business by getting closer to your customers in these online communities. Part I will be an overview of how Social Media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube can be used to grow your business. Part II will be a hands-on session where you will build a social media website. Part I Nov 10, M, 6pm-9pm - CPS, Mount Airy Part II Nov 12, W, 6pm-9pm - CPS, Mount Airy HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Recruiting, Interviewing and Selecting the Right Employee Employee selection is one of the most critical factors to your business success. This session will explore non-traditional and creative recruiting strategies, as well as proven behavioral based interviewing techniques and best practices within the selection process. Date/Time/Location: TBA ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING/FINANCING Track the Numbers This foundational seminar focuses on the “what, why, and how” of the profit and loss statement. Learn what numbers you should pay atention to, why, and STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERIES 5 seminars - atend all or as many as you like How to Start a Small Business Participants will identify the personal qualities and skills of successful entrepreneurs, complete a self-assessment, and learn the basics of how to start a small business. Topics include an overview of business structures, community analysis, licensing and zoning, trademarks, copyrights, patents, insurance, financing, record keeping and taxes. Sept 15, M, 2pm-4:30pm - Elkin Center How to Write a Business Plan An efective business plan is vital to the success of a small business. In this seminar, participants will learn the tools necessary to write a successful business plan to serve as a guide for their business. Participants will identify the parts of a business plan; understand the purpose and uses of the business plan; and learn the who, what, when, where, and why of a business plan. Sept 29, M, 2pm-4:30pm - Elkin Center Marketing and Market Research In this seminar, participants focus on the importance of market research and target market when developing a marketing plan. Learn how Marketing Mix decisions can be made using the 5 Ps of Marketing. Participants identify target market segments and develop a marketing strategy for a sample business using SWOT Analysis. Oct 13, M, 2pm-4:30pm - Elkin Center How to Finance Your Small Business and Understanding Business Financials Learn the various alternatives to financing a small business and the risks involved. The seminar introduces breakeven analysis as a tool to assist the entrepreneur in measuring financial feasibility. Exercises identify the kinds of data needed to project the revenue, start-up, and operating costs of a business. The seminar helps participants develop an understanding of cash flow and break-even analysis and its relationship to business planning. Oct 27, M, 2pm-4:30pm - Elkin Center Record Keeping and Taxes Keeping good financial records is a critical step in managing a successful enterprise. This seminar addresses the financial records needed for good business management. Participants develop systems and practices for collecting necessary information for tax reporting and business decision-making. Nov 10, M, 2pm-4:30pm - Elkin Center MARKETING/SOCIAL MEDIA Visual Merchandising and Product Display Let’s face it, if your business looks clutered, old, and out of date, you are missing out on retaining and attracting new customers. How can you make your store stand out from the competition? How important is your window display and how often should it be changed? Join us for tips and techniques that business owners can implement immediately to update and refresh their business. Date/Time/Location: TBA Social Media Marketing Overview Are you confused about all the social media platforms available to market your business? In this introductory seminar, we will discuss the power of FaceBook, Twiter, LinkedIn, Instagram, blogging and other avenues to reach your target markets. Explore what works best for your business and how you can best manage your social media strategy. 14 Aug 27, W, 1:30pm-4:30pm - Elkin Center Free Small Business Seminars Pre-registration is required. Please register online at www.surry.edu/sbc or call (336) 386-3685. The Small Business Center at Surry Community College provides services and support to current small business owners and entrepreneurs interested in starting and operating a business. Our services include: • Free business-related seminars • Resource center and referral services • Free confidential counseling (appointment only) Contact cobles@surry.edu or (336) 386-3685 to find out how the Small Business Center can assist you. For the most up-to-date information on Small Business Center seminars, please visit our webpage at www.surry.edu/sbc. how to determine a break-even point for your business. Understand “the cost of goods sold section” on the profit and loss statement and the difference between accrual and cash basis method of accounting. Review practical examples of how to apply break-even analysis to your business in this great primer for the non-accountant. Nov 18, T, 6pm-8pm - Yadkin Center Basic Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Pro This seminar shares a practical working example of a QuickBooks Pro company file that employs an “after the fact” approach” to recordkeeping as well as using QuickBooks in the simplest way possible. This seminar will focus on recording your business transactions “after the fact” (the way most businesses start out) and will cover examples of how to: (1) set up a simple chart of accounts for profit and loss reporting (2) use the check register to enter data (3) record deposits and summarize sales information; and (4) reconcile the bank account and keep the check stub balance. Nov 18, T, 1pm-4pm - Pilot Center SPECIALITY Best Small Businesses to Start Right Now This might be the best time in decades to start a business. Competitors are hard-hit, resources are cheaper, and good people aren’t hard to find. What would be the best small business for you to start right now? The program will focus on four areas: how to create a business idea that fits you; businesses you can start for under $100; “hot” businesses that will grow in coming years; and five easy-to-use steps in starting a business. Oct 14, T, 6pm-8:30pm - CPS, Mount Airy Building Your Business on eBay: Beyond the Basics This session is for individuals having knowledge/experience of selling on eBay who want to establish a continual retail presence. This seminar builds on the content of Part 1 (eBay Basics) and teaches students to start and/or grow an eBay-based business, choose the right listing format, create compelling listings, use eBay listing tools, market your business on eBay, and pack and ship merchandise. Sept 25, Th, 1pm-4pm - Elkin Center Doing Business with the Government – Small Business Certifications Join us as a Business Opportunity Specialist with the Small Business Administration leads this seminar. The U.S. Government is the world’s largest buyer of goods and services with purchases totaling more than $500 billion per year. Federal agencies are required to establish contracting goals with at least 23 percent of all government contract dollars targeted to small firms. The SBA works to create an environment for maximum participation by small businesses as federal prime contractors and subcontractors. There are several certifications that can provide businesses that qualify with opportunities within the procurement process. The certifications programs are: Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantage Business (SDB), Women- Owned Small Business (WOSB), Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and 8(a) Business Development and HUBZone. Sept 9, T, 2pm-4pm - Elkin Center eBay Your Way to Success: The Basics of Selling on eBay This is a great seminar for the “dabbler” or the entrepreneur wanting to make eBay a primary marketing tool. Learn best practices to use when seting up an account, listing items for sale, taking payments and shipping. Topics will include eBay features and policies, choosing formats and categories, writing descriptions that sell, submiting photos, using the help section, feedback, using PayPal, and shipping tips. Aug 19, T, 6pm-9pm - Pilot Center Sept 18, Th, 1pm-4pm - Elkin Center Gaining the Advantage of using Google Plus and Google Local for Business Google Plus not only adds a dynamic social layer to the Google search experience, it also builds authority on the Web that can give a small business an important marketing advantage. This class will outline the best use of Google+ and help you apply the concept of social validation—since Google understands that we now value what others have to say about a product or service more than we value the marketing material in making buying decisions. You will learn about the important features of Google Plus which includes Google Places, Google Authorship, and Google Hangouts. Nov 6, Th, 1pm-4pm - Pilot Center Getting It All Done in a Day- Time Management for Business Trying to get everything done can be impossible in today’s up-to-the-minute world. What if you could set and meet your priorities, work more efectively with the people around you, dig out from under the paperwork and email avalanche, and move closer to a balanced life – wouldn’t that come close to geting it all done? Oct 14, T, 1:30pm-4pm - Elkin Center Google Apps for Business Having a business email system is an important tool for small businesses. Google Apps can provide a small business owner with business email, calendar, contacts, business phone number, documents, Google+, Google Places and much more. This introductory level seminar will provide the attendees with the basic setup instructions and use of Google Applications. Aug 18, M, 2pm-4:30pm - Elkin Center LinkedIn for Small Business Regardless of the size of your business or what industry you are in, creating LinkedIn connections can be a powerful way to build relationships that can ultimately fuel the bottom line. Using LinkedIn to Contribute, Collaborate, Connect and Cram (research) is diferent than just having a profile. We’ll show you how to participate and get value for your business. Oct 6, M, 6pm-8:30pm - Yadkin Center Open an eBay Store This hands-on course is a fantastic way to learn a step-by-step approach if you are ready to become an eBay Store owner. Topics covered include: Marketing Your eBay Store Efectively and Using the Quick Store Tune-up Feature. Oct 2, Th, 1pm-4pm - Elkin Center Take Photos Like a Pro to Market Your Business The explosion of Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram has proven that photography is a powerful tool to market your business. This how-to class will teach you the basics of digital photography to atract more customers with your social media and web marketing. Learn the techniques for being found on the Web by your photos, which leads to higher conversion to clients. This class will give you real world knowledge that you can use today to increase social media engagement and expand your market. Nov 6, Th, 6pm-9pm - CPS, Mount Airy 15 HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT Sell Yourself in a Job Interview Learn how to answer tough interview questions and most frequently asked interview questions in order to make a great impression during the interview. Oct 7, Nov 25 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Office) - 541 West Pine Street, Mt. Airy Sept 2, Sept 30, Oct 27, Dec 1 Tuesdays, 10am-12pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin Stress Management, Budgeting on Less and Surviving a Layoff Learn efective ways to cope with stress that will make you a more productive person and reduce burnout. Learn to budget on less and survive a layof in four steps. Sept 2, Oct 14, Dec 2 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Ofice) - 541 West Pine Street, Mt. Airy Sept 16, Oct 13, Nov 10 Tuesdays, 10am-12pm Dec 4, Dec 11 Thursdays, 10am-12pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin Networking Your Way to Success, Dress For Success With Career Gear Learn important ways of networking with friends, relatives, acquaintances, direct employer contact, Internet, and job information web sites to tap into the hidden job market. Master the skill of dressing for success and improving your total image. Sept 9, Oct 21, Dec 9 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Office) - 541 West Pine Street, Mt. Airy Sept 2, Sept 30, Oct 27, Dec 1 Tuesdays, 10am-12pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin Make a Great Impression with Your Resume Learn resume design and layout tips. Bring your old resume for feedback with updating. Sept 16, Oct 28 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Ofice) - 541 West Pine Street, Mt. Airy Sept 9, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 8 Tuesdays, 10am-12pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin Moving Forward - Career Information Find answers to the questions: who am I; what am I going to do; and where am I going from here. Take the Career Key and unlock the mystery to identify jobs most likely to satisfy you. Learn how to identify sources of career information. Help will be provided identifying training needs and locations. Information about the Career Readiness Certification will be provided. Sept 23, Nov 4 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Ofice) - 541 West Pine Street, Mt. Airy Sept 16, Oct 13, Nov 10 Tuesdays, 10am-12pm Dec. 4, Dec. 11, 2014 Thursdays, 10am-12pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin Your Personality and Job Preferences Complete the Myers Briggs Type Personality Profile and identify your personality type. Gather information about your personality type. Find out which career or job best suits your personality type. Sept 30, Nov 11, Nov 18 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Ofice) - 541 West Pine Street, Mt. Airy Sept 23, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15 Tuesdays, 10am-12pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin Totally Responsible Person Program Totally Responsible Person (TRP)- Part 1: Choosing to take charge and stay positive. Sept 4, Oct 2, Oct 30 Th, 10am-12pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin Totally Responsible Person (TRP)- Part 2: Becoming the totally responsible person. Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 6 Th, 10am-12pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin Totally Responsible Person (TRP)- Part 3: Your action plan of being the best you. Sept 18, Oct 16, Nov 13 Th, 10am-12pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin Work Ethics and Job Employer Expectations: Learn what is expected in today’s workplace to be successful on the job. Make yourself promotable. Sept 25, Oct 23, Nov 20 Th, 10am-12pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin *SCC Certificate awarded after all TRP sessions completed Keyboarding Scheduled upon request. Fee waived for unemployed, underemployed and dislocated workers. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1pm-3pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin NCWorks Workforce Career Center – Mt. Airy Employment Office www.NCWorks.gov Job seekers can search for jobs, create resumes, complete online applications and explore careers. Employers can find candidates, post jobs, and search labor market information. Monday – Thursday, 9am-4pm, Friday, 9am-3pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Ofice) - 541 West Pine Street, Mt. Airy 16 Continuing Education www.surry.edu 17 www.surry.edu Fall Schedule 2014 HVAC Fundamentals with CFC Freon Certification Students will be introduced to the basic fundamentals of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Successful completion of this course will prepare the student for an entry level position in an HVAC company or an entry level maintenance position in a hospital, apartment complex, or business. The last 15 hours of the class is CFC Freon examination preparation with the exam given on the last day of class. Cost: $183 Sept 8 – Dec 10, MW, 6pm-9pm Location: SCC, K-117 Small Engine Mechanic Students will gain hands-on experience in the basic knowledge of engine rebuilding techniques to manufacturer’s specifications. Emphasis is placed on the proper use of tools and equipment, assembly/ disassembly, identification of engine parts, maintenance, and repair. Cost: $183 Sept 4 – Dec 18, MTh, 6:30pm-9:30pm Location: SCC, V Building Transmissions Operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of automatic transmissions and/or transaxles will be covered in this class. Topics include hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical/electronic operation of automatic drive trains and the use of appropriate service tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operational theory and diagnose and repair automatic drive-trains. The class will be held primarily in a lab seting so that students receive full benefit from a hands-on environment. Students are welcome to bring in their own projects, however space will be an issue. If at all possible, students should remove and re-install the transmissions outside of class. Vehicle lifts are available and will be provided on a first-come first-served basis. A small set of tools is required (sockets, ratchets, screwdrivers, etc.). Specialty tools will be provided in most instances. If a student wishes to bring in their own transmission, they will Open Employability Lab Gain motivation in your job search from an employment specialist. Receive help with resume preparation, online job search and online applications. The lab is self-paced and available to everyone. Open entry and open exit. No pre-registration required. Monday – Thursday, 9am-4pm Friday, 9am-3pm Location: Employment Ofice - 541 West Pine Street, Mt. Airy Note: All HRD classes offered at no cost to unemployed, underemployed workers. No pre-registration required. For information call Carmen Eldridge (336) 386-3683 or eldridgec@surry. edu LAW ENFORCEMENT Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) This course is accredited by the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission. Persons desiring to become a sworn law enforcement oficer in North Carolina must successfully complete this course in its entirety and pass a state exam. This course consists of 668 hours of training including classroom and practical skills. To qualify for admission, an individual must meet the same requirements as those mandated by the NC Criminal Justice Standards/NC Sherifs’ Standards Commission for a sworn law enforcement oficer. Requirements: Prospective students must contact Ron Hill at (336) 386- 3292 or Sandy Wall at (336) 386-3202 for an interview appointment and to receive the application packet. Course tuition will be waived through a law enforcement agency sponsorship. Students may also attend by paying the tuition personally. Radar Initial Certification This course is a commission mandated course accredited by the NC Criminal Justice Standards Commission. This course is designed to provide the student with the skills to proficiently perform essential functions as a radar operator. Only sworn certified law enforcement oficers may enroll in this 40-hour course. Radar, Time Distance, Lidar Recertification These courses are required for recertification in speed measurement by the NC Criminal Justice Standards Division. Courses consist of 16 hours of training and are scheduled throughout the year. Commission Mandated In-Service These courses are required for annual In-Service Training by NC Criminal Justice Standards Commission/NC Sherifs’ Standards Commission. Courses vary in hours of training and are scheduled throughout the year. Detention Officer Certification Date, Time & Location TBA Contact Ron Hill at (336) 386-3292 or Sandy Wall at (336) 386-3202 for scheduling information. MANUFACTURING AND TRADES Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. Certified Production Technician – NC Back To Work Class Prepare for an entry-level position in manufacturing. Certified Production Technician (CPT) is a nationally recognized credential through the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council. Earn four certifications, Safety, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Processes, Maintenance Awareness, and the CPT credential. Financial assistance may be available. Cost: $183 Sept 9 – Nov 20, TTh, 8:30am-2:30pm Location: SCC, J-107 CFC Freon Certification This 15-hour course is designed to be a training course for HVAC technical personnel to assist in meeting EPA-mandated requirements related to Air Quality Standards. It will prepare students for the CFC Freon Certification examination which will be given on the last day of class. Cost: $71 Dec 1 – Dec 10, MW, 6pm-9pm Location: SCC, K-117 MEDICAL /NURSING www.surry.edu/health Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Call (336) 386-3423 for more information. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): Nurse Aide Level I This course prepares the student to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Students may seek employment in a variety of healthcare settings. Upon successful completion of the CNA I course and the certification exam, the student will be listed on the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation Nurse Aide I Registry. Current cost for the certification exam is $101. This is a 188 hour course. Note: Registration is currently open for all students. Payment is due upon registration. New students must register in person by coming to J-120 (Corporate and Continuing Education Ofice). Current or returning students may register on line by going to www. surry.edu and clicking on Knight Life. Cost: $183 plus $53* for urine drug screening and criminal background check. Virginia students will have an additional $10 fee for this service. (*cost subject to change) July 7 – Dec 1, MW, 5:30pm-9:45pm Saturday Dates (8am-3pm): 7/19, 8/9, 8/30, 10/4, 10/25, 11/8 Location: SCC, J-205 July 9 – Dec 3, MW, 5:30pm-9:45pm Saturday Dates (8am-3pm): 7/26, 8/9, 8/30, 10/4, 10/25, 11/8 Location: Yadkin Center, 204 July 16 – Nov 19, MW, 8am-3pm Location: SCC, J-205 July 17 – Dec 9, TTh, 5:30pm-9:45pm Saturday Dates (8am-3pm): 8/2, 8/16, 9/13, 9/27, 10/25, 11/8 Location: Elkin Center, 102 need to provide all parts and materials necessary to complete the rebuild. Cost: $183 Aug 19 – Dec 11, TTh, 6pm-9pm Location: SCC, V Building Truck Driver Training Surry Community College, in cooperation with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, is ofering daytime truck driver training courses at the Yadkin Center of SCC. For additional information contact Dr. Wayne C. Matthews at (336) 386-3584 or matthewsw@surry.edu. Upholstery: Commercial & Automotive Bring your upholstery project and learn to tear down a piece of upholstered furniture or automotive seat. Then, completely restore it by repairing or rebuilding the frames, replacing parts, and selecting and replacing fabric. This is an entirely hands-on class that requires lifting and the use of sewing machines and cuting tools. Call (336) 386-3618 for more information. Cost: $183 Aug 11 – Dec 8, MW, 9am-1pm Location: Pilot Center Aug 11 – Dec 8, MW, 5:30pm-9:30pm Location: Pilot Center Aug 12 – Dec 9, TTh, 5:30pm-9:30pm Location: Pilot Center Violin-Making I / Luthier This class is offered to the student willing to commit a minimum of a year of work toward making a violin from scratch. All skill levels are welcome. Each student will select wood from a tonewood dealer, make templates, sharpen and grind tools, carve, bend, shape and inlay their own instrument. Tools provided. Cost of materials extra. Cost: $299 Sept 10 – Dec 17, W, 9am-3pm Location: CPS, Mount Airy Sept 10 – Dec 17, W, 4pm-10pm Location: CPS, Mount Airy Welding – NC Back To Work Class The class will cover three welding processes: SMAW (Stick), GTAW (TIG), and GMAW (MIG). Tuition assistance may be available for qualified applicants. Cost: $183 Aug 25 – Nov 26, MTWTh, 8am – 12pm Location: SCC-S Building Woodworking and Cabinetmaking This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental techniques of cabinetmaking and woodworking. Students are allowed to choose a project of their choice. Cost: $183 Aug 4 – Dec 15, M, 8am-1:30pm Location: Center for Public Safety, Mount Airy TRADES CONTINUING EDUCATION (CEU) CLASSES Pre-registration and pre-payment required. North Carolina requires professional tradesman to obtain yearly continuing education units. Surry Community College ofer CEUs for motor vehicle inspectors, electricians, heating\air technicians, and plumbers. These classes are ofered upon approval of the appropriate licensing board for CEUs toward license renewal and are not sponsored by the boards. All classes require that students have the current code book. Books will be available in the SCC Bookstore. Electrical Contractor Renewal Initial (8 hours) or Recertification (4 hours) Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. Cost: $71 Sept 13, Sat, 8am-5pm Location: Pilot Center Nov 18 & 20, TTh, 6pm-10pm Location: SCC-J103 18 Continuing Education www.surry.edu Go check out our FREE Small Business Seminars on pages 14-15 FIND YOUR FUTURE AS A NURSING ASSISTANT Register for CNA I and CNA II Classes July 23 – Dec 17, MW, 5:30pm-9:45pm Saturday Dates (8am-3pm): 8/9, 8/23, 9/20, 10/11, 11/8, 11/22 Location: Pilot Center, 110 July 24 – Dec 16, TTh, 5:30pm-9:45pm Saturday Dates (8am-3pm): 8/16, 9/6, 9/27, 10/11, 11/1, 11/15 Location: SCC, J-205 July 30 – Dec 8, MW, 8am-3pm Location: Elkin Center, 102 July 31 – Dec 4, TTh, 8am-3pm Location: Pilot Center, 110 Certified Nursing Assistant II (CNA II): Nurse Aide II This course prepares the student to perform more complex skills for patients or residents. Those skills are approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Upon satisfactory completion of the CNA II course, the student will be listed with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Current cost of the Nurse Aide II listing is $24. This course is a 192 hours course. Prerequisites: High school diploma or HSE, current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR, and a current North Carolina Nurse Aide I. Note: Proof (copies) of the above pre-requisites will be required on the first day of class. Cost: $183 plus $53* for urine drug screening and criminal background check. Virginia students will have an additional $10 fee. (*cost subject to change) July 21 – Dec 17, MW, 5:30pm-9:45pm Saturday Dates (8am-3pm): 8/9, 9/6, 9/27, 10/11, 11/1, 12/6 Location: SCC, J-211 Aug 5 – Dec 4, TTH, 8am-3pm Location: SCC, J-211 Phlebotomy I (Hybrid) This course prepares the student to work in hospitals and physician ofices, as well as privately owned laboratories. The course is in two parts. The first part is 96 hours of didactic and lab. The second part (Phlebotomy II) is 100 hours of clinical. The student will be given a designated clinical site and will perform learned skills while under the supervision of a preceptor. Pre-requisites: High school diploma or HSE, CNA I and II, or proof of one of filing commercial claims, insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and Workers’ Compensation. New ICD 10 coding will be included in this course. Upon completion, students should also be able to utilize MS Windows and the Internet to efectively retrieve billing-related information and updates. This is a 156 hour course. Students may seek certification in coding after taking this course. Note: Medical Terminology is strongly recommended for this course. Good computer skills are a MUST. A limited number of seats are available for this class. Cost: $183 July 14 – Dec 3, MW, 6pm-10pm Location: SCC, J-107 Medical Terminology (Hybrid) This course is an introduction to the study of the structure of medical words and terms. Emphasis is placed on defining commonly used prefixes, suffixes, root words, and their combining forms. Program content covers the basic human anatomy and physiology for all systems, elements of medical terms and names of major diseases, including terms used in physical exams, operative procedures and diagnosis. Cost: $183 July 29 – Oct 21, TTh, 6pm-10pm Location: SCC, J-107 MOTORCYCLE SAFETY Pre-registration and pre-payment required. NC Motorcycle Safety Program’s Basic Rider Course The basic course teaches the skills necessary to operate a motorcycle in traffic. This course consists of both classroom and driving range activities. Motorcycles are provided for the BRC course. Each site has a limited supply of helmets in various sizes. If possible, bring your own helmet to the riding portion of the course. The course consists of 22 hours of training. The Friday evening classroom session is conducted in J-114. The remainder of the course is conducted at the Emergency Services Training Center behind the baseball field of Comer Blvd. in Dobson, N.C. 19 www.surry.edu Fall Schedule 2014 the following: comparable credentials such as CMA, EMT-I, RN, or LPN, or documented previous experience working as a phlebotomist or experience performing venipunctures. Please bring proof of pre-requisites upon registration. NOTE: Upon successful completion of both parts, the student will be prepared to sit for their national certification exam. The cost of this exam is $135. Phlebotomy Registration will be held on Friday, July 18, 2014 at 9:00am in the lobby of the Corporate and Continuing Education Office (J building). There is a limited number of seats available for this class. Cost: $183 plus $69 for urine drug screening and criminal background check. Virginia students will have an additional $10 fee. Aug 5 – Oct 23, TTh, 6pm-10pm Location: SCC, J-211 Pharmacy Technician This course prepares students to work under the supervision of a pharmacist in a hospital or retail pharmacy. Topics covered include drug classification, drug distribution, anatomy and physiology in relationship to disease with an emphasis on drug therapy, and laws and regulations basic to pharmacy practice. NOTE: Students who complete this course successfully may sit for a national certification exam through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). This is a 96 hour course. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Prerequisite: High school diploma or HSE required for the certification exam. Cost: $183 Aug 12 – Oct 30, TTh, 6pm-10pm Location: SCC, J-201 Medical Coding and Billing (Hybrid) This course prepares an individual for entry level healthcare billing and coding positions. Course topics can include but are not limited to the roles and responsibilities of this position, managed health care, life cycle of an insurance claim, legal and regulatory considerations, coding regulations, reimbursement issues, claims instructions, medical terminology, Note: Please call (336) 386-3473 or (336) 386-3403 for schedule and registration information. Cost: $160 (price subject to change) NOTARY PUBLIC This two night, seven hour course prepares students to become a Notary Public in North Carolina. Topics include notary qualifications, guidelines, and processes for notarizing documents. After passing the course test, students are eligible to submit an application to the Secretary of State to become a notary. Note: In order to take this class, students MUST live/work in NC, be at least eighteen (18) years old, possess a high school diploma or HSE, be able to read/write English, have no felony convictions (some misdemeanors apply), and have a valid driver’s license or NC State ID. Cost $71 Textbook $27.25 (subject to change) Aug 26 & 28, 6pm-9:30pm Location: SCC Dobson, A-121 Sept 23 & 25, 6pm-9:30pm Location: Elkin Center, 113 Oct 28 & 30, 6pm-9:30pm Location: Yadkin Center, 217 Nov 17 & 19, 6pm-9:30pm Location: Pilot Center, 111 PERSONAL ENRICHMENT Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. Cake Decorating: Beginning New Morning Class! This is the perfect class for the beginning cake decorator. Students will learn new techniques each week on cake and icing recipes, tools of the trade, and basic decorating designs. Cost: $66 Supplies are an additional cost to the student. Sept 9 – Oct 28, T, 9am-12pm Location: Charles Stone Library, Pilot Mountain Yoga Tired muscles? Low energy? Yoga is a way to relax, stretch, and rejuvenate. Bring your yoga mat and spend an hour on yourself! Cost: $39 Aug 18 – Dec 8, M, 5pm-6pm Location: SCC, J-115 PHOTOGRAPHY / PHOTOSHOP Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. DSLR Cameras: Getting To Know Your Camera This 8-hour/4-week mini course will help you improve on your skills and become more proficient with your DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex) camera. From choosing the right equipment to understanding what it takes in geting the right shot, we will help increase your passion and proficiency in these two areas of capturing images. Please be aware this class is taught more from a DSLR camera perspective. We ask that you be familiar with your camera and that you bring your camera’s operation manual to class. This is the first class in a series taught by Boyce Shore, Master of Photography (www. boyceshore.com). Cost: $39 Sept 9 – Sept 18, TTh, 6pm-8pm Location: Pilot Center Improving Your Photographic Skills Series: Fall Foliage/ Exploring the Night During the four sessions and eight hours of instruction, the students will experience a flexible class time due to the topic and nature of this learning series. We will meet for our first class to discuss three field trips that will be the next three classes. We will be receiving input for determining the interest and traveling wishes of the class members. Students will explore the diferent angles, lighting and compositions of landscapes and fall designs as well as capturing night time images of cities, buildings and homes in the areas along with the night skies. Students should be equipped with a DSLR camera with interchangeable lenses (more than one lens is Cake Decorating & Event Planning Learn how to be the hostess with the “mostess!” Students will learn baking and basic cake decorating. Other topics covered will be event planning, quantity cookery, rules and regulations, party planning and more. This is the class for the person who likes to entertain but needs a litle help with the details. Cost: $66 Supplies are an additional cost to the student. Sept 8 – Oct 27th, M, 6pm-9pm Location: Yadkin Center Introduction to Guitar: Part I A class for the true beginner! With determination and practice, you will be playing songs on your guitar by the end of the class. You will learn: the anatomy of the guitar; how it works and why; basic fundamentals; string names; how to hold and tune your guitar; posture, chords, strumming techniques; reading chord charts; and more. Dominic McManus, professional guitarist from Nashville, will be the instructor. Supplies needed: acoustic guitar, tuner, guitar picks, 3-ring binder, and a pencil. Cost: $79 Sept 16 – Nov 4, T, 6pm-8pm Location: Pilot Center New Morning Class! Sept 17 – Nov 5, W, 9am-11am Location: Pilot Center Fundamentals of Guitar Soloing Want to expand your soloing and improvisational skills on the guitar? This 8-week class will focus on guitar scales, what they are and how to use them. Learn to play beter blues solos, country solos, rock solos, bluegrass solos and more. Learn diferent types of scales and how to apply them to your playing. Learn to use your ear and play with style and heart. Supplies needed: acoustic guitar, tuner, guitar picks, 3-ring binder, and a pencil. Cost: $79 Sept 25 – Nov 13, Th, 6pm-8pm Location: Pilot Center 20 Continuing Education www.surry.edu • Aug 8 - 10 • Aug 29 - 31 • Sept 5 - 7 • Sept 26 - 28 • Oct 3 - 5 • Oct 24 - 26 • Nov 7 - 9 21 www.surry.edu Fall Schedule 2014 recommended but not required) and a sturdy tripod for the night time events. And as always, students should be very familiar with the setings on their cameras. If not, one might be interested in the “Geting to Know your DSLR Camera” that will be taught in September. Cost: $39 Oct 20 – Nov 10, M, 6pm-8pm Location: Pilot Center Class will meet the first night to discuss field trips. The following class dates and times may vary. Basic Photographic Photoshop During this class, we will learn the basic core techniques and skills for a photographer using Adobe Photoshop software – setting up your workspace, how to load tools, actions, presents and brushes for maximum productivity; learn to use layers, image enhancement and retouching, color cast removal; corrections, brushes and tools; and much more. Cost: $39 Sept 13, Sat, 8:30am-2pm Location: SCC, E-144 Intermediate Photographic Photoshop In this class, students will begin the process of analyzing a print/image to not only determine how to improve it, but also develop the steps to proceed without changing the original file and the most eficient steps to complete the process. Instruction will include soft focus and sharpening techniques, to minimize lines on older faces (history magic); amazing tricks to make head swaps easy; eye enhancements for beautiful eyes; slimming and trimming extra pounds, rolls, bulges and jowls; and the finishing touch for portraits incuding dramatizing techniques or the soft touch; removing or neutralizing sunburn; liquefy and much more. Cost: $39 Sept 27, Sat, 8:30am-2pm Location: SCC, E-144 To best utilize and get the most from these Photoshop classes, students should acquire a graphic tablet and pen. One company name, and the one used by most, is the Wacom tablets. Please visit www.BoyceShore.com or email Boyce@BoyceShore.com for more information. With over 200 hours of schooling in Photoshop and puting it to practice for the past 10 years, the instructor will get you headed in the correct direction for your career in Photography and image manipulation. “Learning to get it right before you ‘click the shuter’ is the key to being a great photographer, but knowing how to properly use Photoshop is the technological DARKROOM of our day!” - Boyce Shore M.Photog.Cr. “You don’t take a photograph, you make it!” - Ansel Adams SPANISH Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. Practical Spanish Practical Spanish I will prepare English-speaking people to speak and understand basic Spanish found in routine conversational exchanges in daily life. Continue building your vocabulary with Practical Spanish II. Practical Spanish I Cost: $71 Sept 9 - Oct 16, TTh, 6pm-8pm Location: Elkin Center Practical Spanish II Cost: $71 Oct 21 – Dec 4, TTh, 6pm-8pm Location: Elkin Center TAXIDERMY Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Call (336) 386-3618 for more information. Fish, Reptiles, Small Game and Life-size Our Summer-Fall taxidermy class covers both fish/reptiles and small game/life-size mounts. Topics include skinning, fleshing, tanning and drying of skins of fish and small to large mammals. The correct use, alteration and rebuilding of purchased manikins and other parts will be covered also. Cost: $183 Aug 9 – Dec 6, S, 8:30pm-3:30pm Location: Pilot Center Instructor: Teddy Speas Taxidermy Advanced Techniques and Special Topics Our advanced taxidermy class is open to advanced taxidermists, past students or those currently enrolled in one of our other taxidermy courses. Participants may work on any project of their choice and receive individualized instruction as needed. Cost: $183 Aug 13 – Dec 4, WTh, 6pm-9:30pm Location: Pilot Center • Computer Based Testing • New Test Format • New Subject Content • 4 Subject Tests Instead of 5 Call Today! Mary White (336) 386-3261 Jennifer Pardue (336) 386-3398 community c o llegeTM www.surry.edu Finish Your Adult High School Equivalency (GED) NEW in 2014 Apply for Curriculum Programs Online www.surry.edu Complete an Application for Admission. An application is available online at www. surry.edu. It is recommended that you submit your application at least 30 days before you register for classes. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Every student should submit this application to see if they qualify for federal aid, including loans. It is available at www.fafsa.edu.gov. When asked for your school’s code, the code for Surry Community College is 002970. (Note: Financial Aid application priority date is October 1st for Spring Semester, March 1st for Summer Semester, and June 1st for Fall Semester). Request official transcripts from your high school or obtain HSE (High School Equivalency) scores. If applicable, submit official transcripts from any other colleges you atended. All official transcripts are required before you can oficially begin a program of study. This can take a few weeks, so make the contacts now to allow the school or agency enough time to mail to: Ofice of Admissions Surry Community College 630 South Main Street Dobson, NC 27017 Take the Surry Community College placement test. The placement test may be waived if qualifying SAT or ACT scores or transferable college level English and math classes are submited. Learn more at www.surry.edu. A-Z Curriculum Programs Accounting Credentials Ofered: AAS, C Designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting profession. Using the “language of business,” accountants assemble and analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations. Salary: $35,730 Advertising & Graphic Design Credentials Offered: AAS, C Employment with graphic design studios, advertising agencies, printing companies, department stores, a variety of manufacturing industries, newspapers, and businesses with in-house graphics operations. Salary: $44,830 Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Credentials Ofered: AAS, D, C Work with residential and light commercial systems, including start-up, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or installation. Salary: $43,880 Associate in Arts Credentials Ofered: AA Transfer Degree Degree available online. This transfer program allows students to design an individual course of study, taking the first two years of general education credits toward a Bachelor of Arts Degree. This is a good option for those who want to explore various areas in the humanities and social sciences. Salary: N/A Associate in Science Credentials Ofered: AS Transfer Degree This degree allows students to take the first two years of general education credits toward a Bachelor of Science Degree, and is equivalent to the general education requirements for the bachelor’s degree at a senior institution. Salary: N/A Automotive Systems Technology Credentials Offered: AAS, D, C Employment as an automotive services technician in dealerships and repair shops - diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Salary: $36,710 Business Administration Credentials Ofered: AAS, C Degree available online. Fundamental business functions and processes in business organizations in the global economy, with employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions, and small to large business and industry. Salary: $37,200 Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology Credentials Ofered: D, C Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames. Salary: $38,850 Community Spanish Interpreter Credentials Ofered: C Provide communication access in interactive and interview setings. Work in education, business, government and medical environment. Salary: $42,420 Computer Information Technology Credentials Ofered: AAS, C Employment in entry-level positions in systems maintenance, troubleshooting, support and training, business applications design and implementation (and in organizations with opportunities for on-going training and advancement). Salary: $46,620 Computer-Integrated Machining Credentials Ofered: AAS, D, C Employment as machining technicians in high-tech manufacturing industries, specialty machine shops, fabrication industries, and high-tech or emerging industries such as aerospace, aviation, medical, and renewable energy. Salary: $39,570 Construction Management Technology Credentials Ofered: AAS Degree available online. Employment in the construction industry as a project manager, superintendent, foreman, or estimator. Salary: $84,410 Construction Technology: Carpentry Credentials Offered: D, C Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood. May also install cabinets, siding, and drywall. Salary: $40,500 Cosmetology Credentials Ofered: AAS, D, C Employment in salons and spas performing professional imaging, hair design, chemical processes, skin care and nail care, as texture specialists, educators and numerous other branches in the field of skin, hair and nails. Salary: $23,140 Criminal Justice Technology Credentials Offered: AAS Degree available online. Work in the law enforcement, corrections, and security fields. Positions include police oficer, deputy sherif, county detention oficer, state trooper, parole surveillance oficer, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist. Salary: $56,130 AA = Associate in Arts AFA = Associate in Fine Arts AGE = Associate in General Education AS = Associate in Science AAS = Associate in Applied Science D = Diploma C = Certificate Key for Credentials Ofered in A-Z Table Fall Semester Starts August 15th Spring Semester Starts January 7th Summer Semester Starts May 18th 2014 - 2015 22 1 2 3 4 Nursing: Associate Degree (ADN and LPN-ADN) Credentials Offered: AAS Provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, physicians’ offices, industry, and community agencies. Salary: $66,220 Nursing Assistant Credentials Ofered: C The Nursing Assistant curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed health care professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages. Salary: $24,890 Nursing: Practical Nursing (PN) Credentials Ofered: D Provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, physicians’ ofices, industry, and community agencies. Salary: $41,920 Ofice Administration Credentials Ofered: AAS, D, C Administrative support geared to the demands of a dynamic, computerized workplace. Employment opportunities in business, government, and industry, range from entry-level to middle management. Salary: $32,840 Paralegal Technology Credentials Ofered: AAS, C Assist lawyers by conducting research, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Salary: $47,570 Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Credentials Ofered: AAS Assess, plan, organize and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and decrease or prevent deformity of patients sufering from disease or injury. Salary: $53,360 Viticulture and Enology Credentials Ofered: AAS, D, C Work in various areas in the grape growing and wine making industry such as vineyards, wineries, and related sales and services. Salary: $34,790 Welding Credentials Ofered: D, C Employment as an entry-level technician in welding and metalworking industries and in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, and quality control. Salary: $36,720 Sources for salary information obtained from O*NET. www.onetcenter.org. Criminal Justice Technology: Latent Evidence Concentration Credentials Ofered: AAS Employment in a variety of criminal justice organizations especially in local, state, and federal law enforcement and correctional agencies. Salary: $54,360 Digital Media Technology Credentials Ofered: AAS The Digital Media program prepares students for entry-level jobs in the digital design and multimedia industry. Students learn about multimedia, computer programming, information architecture, and client/ server technologies using both Internet and non-network based media. Salary: $63,160 Early Childhood Associate Credentials Ofered: AAS, C Work with children from infancy through middle childhood in various learning environments, including child development, child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start programs, and programs for school-age children. Salary: $27,570 Electrical Systems Technology: Electrical Concentration Photovoltaic Concentration Credentials Ofered: AAS, D, C Employment in the electrical/electronics field assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical/ electronic systems in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Salary Range: $39,600 - $50,510 Electronics Engineering Technology Credentials Ofered: AAS, C Employment as an electronics engineering technician, field service technician, maintenance technician, electronic tester, or production control technician to design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, or modify electronic components and systems. Salary: $58,540 Engineering Design Technology Credentials Ofered: C Produce drawings of mechanical parts, components of mechanical systems, and mechanisms. Employment in mechanical areas such as manufacturing, fabrication, research and development, and service industries. Salary: $51,520 Entrepreneurship Credentials Ofered: AAS, C Students will learn the skills necessary for employment and growth as self-employed business owners. Coursework prepares graduates to make informed business decisions and apply entrepreneurial concepts, funding and innovation/marketing. Salary: $96,430 Fine Arts Credentials Ofered: AFA Transfer Degree This degree allows students to take the first two years of general education credits toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. For this transfer program, careers could include any in the fine arts industry, depending on the focused area of study the student pursues at a four-year institution. Salary: N/A General Education Credentials Ofered: AGE General education with emphasis on intellectual growth and personal enrichment; includes an introduction to the liberal arts in a program that can be tailored to student interests rather than to specific technical or professional requirements. Salary: N/A Horticulture Technology Credentials Offered: C Work in a garden center or nursery, or as an entrepreneur caring for the growing and marketing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants. Horticulture also incorporates the principles of art and design as in architectural landscaping. Salary: $70,110 Mechatronics Engineering Technology Credentials Ofered: AAS, D, C Prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, robotic, and other electromechanical systems used in advanced manufacturing. Graduates should be qualified for employment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing including assembly, testing, startup, troubleshooting, repair, process improvement, and control systems, and should qualify to sit for Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) mechatronics or similar industry examinations. Salary: $47,910 Medical Assisting Credentials Ofered: AAS Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Work is performed under supervision of a physician. Salary: $29,610 Medical Ofice Administration Credentials Ofered: AAS, D, C Degree available online. 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Title | Creating success in Surry and Yadkin counties |
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Full Text | Featured Program College Transfer community c o llegeTM Mechatronics Engineering Technology Electrical Systems Technology FALL2014 Career Opportunities Web Content Manager Web Designer Instructional Designer Instructional Developer Flash Developer Multimedia Specialist Training Specialist Training Project Coordinator Project Leader/Manager Videographer Instructional Specialist Learning and Development Game Designer Classes will include Graphic Design; 3D Design and Animation; Multimedia Applications; Web Development Tools; Serious Games; Program and Logic; Interactive Multimedia Programming; Level Design; and Web Markup and Scripting. MEDIA TECHNOLOGY NEW! PROGRAM For more information, contact Student Services at (336) 386-3264. www.surry.edu community c o llegeTM www.surry.edu (336) 386-8121 community c o llegeTM SUCCESS CREATING IN SURRY AND YADKIN COUNTIES FALL2014 In The Spotlight Main image: The College Transfer Program at Surry Community College develops students’ academic skill set while saving money before pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. Top inset: New Mechatronics Engineering Technology Program combines Mechanical, Robotics and Electronics courses, starting in the Fall of 2014 at SCC. Bottom inset: Surry’s Electrical Program has been rewired to include a focus on solar energy. The program offers two associate degrees, an electri-cal track with a wider application and a photovoltaic (PV or solar) track. Students pictured are Blake Bowman and Ricky Meadows. The mission of Surry Community College is to promote personal growth and community development to a diverse population through excellence in teaching, learning, and service. Creating Success is published three times a year by Surry Community College, 630 S. Main Street, Dobson, NC 27017. 73,000 copies of this public document were printed at $0.18 per copy. Start Your College Degree at SCC page 4 New Mechatronics Program Combines Mechanical, Robotics and Electronics page 2 Surry Rewires Electrical Program to Include Focus on Solar Energy page 6 Earn Your Degree From Anywhere page 7 Corporate & Continuing Education Fall Schedule page 8 Free Small Business Seminars page 14 A-Z Curriculum Programs page 22 M 2 Slate said. “Mechatronics students are highly skilled, high-tech trouble shoot-ers. They need to be self-motivated indi-viduals who are inquisitive and want to know how things work and like to work with their hands.” Slate sees a growing demand for people skilled in Mechatronics. He says transportation costs for goods along with the increasing pay level in China are two obstacles for American companies to go overseas to manufacture prod-ucts, so jobs are coming back to the U.S. “Some students are landing jobs with large manufacturing companies in the Piedmont Triad area before they even complete their degrees,” he said. Companies are implementing lean manufacturing techniques to improve process controls and maintain equip-ment, which is a trend toward predic-tive maintenance instead of only pre-ventative maintenance. Workers skilled in Mechatronics are specialized in pre-dictive maintenance. These employees make an average of $25 per hour. Surry Community College is introduc-ing a brand new program in the Fall of 2014 called Mechatronics Engineering Technology, which contains a combina-tion of Mechanical, Robotics and Elec-tronics courses. Doug Slate, Industrial Electronics In-structor at Surry, explained that Mecha-tronics Engineering Technology takes electronics, mechanical, and the robot-ics part of manufacturing and teaches students how they tie together. “The need for this program was dis-covered in talking with industry repre-sentatives who wanted their employees to have a higher level of skill because of the robotic and advanced processes in their plants,” Slate said. “In Mechatronics Engineering Tech-nology, students learn how to use their hands and minds to find solutions to problems,” said Jason Randall, Divi-sion Chair of Engineering Technologies at SCC. “Advanced Manufacturing has changed technicians’ requirements from a hammer and screwdriver to hav-ing a laptop in their tool box to diagnose problems as well as making equipment run more efficiently.” Mechatronics Engineering Technology New Mechatronics Program Combines Mechanical, Robotics and Electronics is replacing SCC’s Industrial Systems pro-gram, so the new Mechatronics program will contain classes from that curriculum along with the Electronics field. Surry is ofering a degree, diploma and cer-tificate in the Mechatronics Engineering Technology curriculum, which prepares students to use basic engineering prin-ciples and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechani-cal, robotic, and other electromechani-cal systems used in advanced manufac-turing. The program includes instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures. “People coming out of high school do not understand the term industrial systems. They picture a guy with an oil can, which is totally not true. So, the name change along with the new pro-gram structure is a way to rebrand the program to atract younger people. Plus, there are a lot of older people in this field who are retiring and there are no young people in the field. We need skilled workers to fill these vacancies,” “The need for this program was discovered in talking with industry representatives who wanted their employees to have a higher level of skill because of the robotic and advanced processes in their plants.” Student Austin Hutchens is using the teach pendant to program moves on the Fanuc robot in the Automation Lab at Surry Community College. Continued to next page 3 “Our area was hurt with furniture and textile layoffs. Jobs are coming back, but instead of it being 500 people doing the same type of job, companies will employ 50 highly skilled employees to run an au-tomated plant,” Slate said. “Most of the plant will be automated, but companies will need installers and programmers to maintain it, which is where Mechatron-ics employees will be needed.” Because of the U.S. Department of Labor grant, Surry Community College has been able to purchase state-of-the-art equipment including ultrasonic tes-ters and thermography tools as well as provide training opportunities for stu-dents to obtain national credentials for programming logic controllers, variable frequency drives, process controls and robotics. This type of advanced equipment al-lows workers to establish a maintenance baseline. For example, if a bearing starts to go bad, the tools will identify the problem, signaling that maintenance is needed before the machine breaks down and also preventing other main-tenance issues. Predictive maintenance enables companies to save on having to maintain such a wide inventory of prod-ucts because it is less likely that the ma-chines or production lines will be halted due to maintenance issues. Eficiency created by Mechatronics workers can be a huge cost savings. For example, a paper mill in Canada bought an ultra-sonic gun to determine when bearings and motors need to be greased, which resulted in less failures and a reduction of electricity costs, Slate explained. SCC is a member of the North Carolina Advanced Manufacturing Alliance made up of 10 community colleges and dozens of area industries in a group that focuses on creating high-quality training and ed-ucational programs to prepare students for current job openings. SCC has re-ceived $1.7 million to build and expand its curriculum in advanced manufactur-ing because of the DOL grant. Full-time SCC students associated with the grant receive a tablet computer to use for class assignments as a part of the grant benefits. Slate has been working at SCC for six years. He is the lead instructor of the Mechatronics Engineering Technology Program. In 2003, he started teaching part-time for SCC, and he began teach-ing full-time for the college in January 2008. For almost 20 years, Slate worked for Tyco Electronics, formerly AMP Inc. He started as a technician in the test lab and then advanced to manufacturing engineer before he was laid of because his job went overseas in January 2002. He has two associate degrees from SCC in Transportation Maintenance Technol-ogy and Electronics. Mechatronics Engineering Technol-ogy graduates will be qualified for em-ployment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing including assembly, testing, startup, troubleshooting, re-pair, process improvement, and control systems, and be able to sit for Packag-ing Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) mechatronics or similar indus-try examinations. This curriculum is de-signed to prepare students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, tech-nology and applied processes based on these subjects. Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, materials and technologies testing services, process improvement technicians, engineering technicians, industrial and technology managers, or research technicians. For more informa-tion about Mechatronics Engineering Technology, please contact Doug Slate at (336) 386-3302 or slated@surry.edu. Top picture: Industrial Electronics Instructor Doug Slate describes the type of sensors used on the Festo Mechatronics stations to students Shane Flippen, Billy Barringer and Kevin Hayes. Bottom Left: Student Jef Pyron is teaching the robot commands to palletize and sort. Botom Right: SCC Student Jef Nixon is checking the operation of the pickup tooling on the Fanuc robot. Continued from previous page 4 The College Transfer program at Surry Community College gives students a head start on their bachelor’s degrees before atending a four-year college or university, and the recently updated Comprehensive Articulation Agreement will make transferring courses more streamlined for students. “The revised Comprehensive Articula-tion Agreement (CAA) sets new guide-lines for courses that will easily transfer from a community college to a univer-sity,” said Connie Wolfe, Dean of Arts & Sciences at SCC. Wolfe spoke highly of this positive change for students. “The revised CAA created a new cat-egory of transferable courses called the Universal General Education Transfer Component or UGETC. The acronym is easy to remember in that ‘if you get a C’ in each UGETC course, it is guaranteed to transfer to the UNC System as a general education course. So if students trans-fer before earning an associate degree in art or an associate degree in science, they don’t have to worry about wheth-er their community college course will ‘count’ at the university.” The best advice for a quick and suc-cessful transfer comes when students know where they want to transfer and what major they want to pursue at the transfer school, Wolfe said. Otherwise, students at SCC can do a litle explor- Start Your College Degree at Surry Community College College Transfer Program Develops Academic Skill Set While Saving Money Appalachian State University Undergraduate and Graduate classes offered at Yadkin Center. Coming soon a new Elementary Education Degree. Call Bufy Flowers (800) 355-4084 or flowersbe@appstate.edu. More information available at appconnect.appstate.edu/signup. ing for a lot less money than atending a four-year school and trying diferent fields of study there. Students who are unsure of educational plans can take UGETC courses in the first year at SCC. In their second year, they can select cours-es that are more tailored to the major they plan to pursue after transfer. SCC recommends that students complete an associate degree in art or an associate in degree in science before transferring. Scot Wilson is one of SCC’s four Stu-dent Success Advisors. He has 20 years of experience helping students choose classes and successfully transfer from SCC to a four-year school. “High school juniors and seniors who want to get ahead can take Career and College Promise courses in the arts or science pathway. All of those courses are UGETC approved to transfer to the 16 UNC system schools. They will also transfer to the majority of private insti-tutions in North Carolina,” Wilson said. “The tuition is a great deal because it’s free, and the course work helps get stu-dents ready for a full load of college level work later.” Students learn time management and how to deal with a bit more freedom through Career and College Promise. Then when they do go to a university or come to SCC, they have options, ac-cording to Wilson. “They can take lighter WHY SURRY? Explore diferent fields of study at a lower tuition cost. Get ready for the rigorous university workload. Save money by living at home. 1 2 3 Lees-McRae College Lees-McRae’s Elementary Education program will allow you to transfer from Surry with your associate degree and in two years obtain a Bachelor of Arts by atending classes part-time. For more information, visit lmc.edu/ec or contact Bo Bennet, Vice President of Extended Campus and Online Learning, at (828) 448-6197 or bennetb@lmc.edu. Gardner-Webb University Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program. Opportunities for Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Healthcare Management, Human Services, Entrepreneurship and Religious Studies. Online programs for Elementary Education K-6 and RN-BSN. Contact Chris Newcomb at (704) 406-4624. STAY AT SURRY AND GO FARTHER! APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY Continued to next page 5 course loads if they need to work or play a sport, or they can finish their bachelor’s degree a semester or even a year early,” Wilson said. “I cannot remember talking to a student who had any regrets about completing university level courses while in high school. Plus all of the area high schools have been great to work with their students on a balanced, manageable high school/college course load.” Students should work with their high school counselors and take a rigorous schedule of college prep courses, Wilson said. “The tendency for some high school students is to take a lighter load of math courses, and then often not take a math their senior year. With these students, there is often a lack of confidence in or even a fear of math. Research has proven that it is better to bite the bullet and keep pushing forward in math while in high school,” Wilson said. “If you are undecided about your educational pursuits, taking rigorous math courses will give you more options later.” The time spent at SCC helps prepare students for the strenuous academic environment needed to pursue a four-year degree, which often increases a student’s academic maturity level. Students can also save money by living at home and not paying rent for an apartment or dormitory. “Surry really is a bridge between being in high school and living at home and then going away to a university,” Wolfe said. “Surry students can save money and build up their skill set before moving away to a four-year school. Students can take introductory level courses at SCC and learn foundational skills where they get personal attention that they might not get at a larger school.” All degree-seeking transfer students take ACA 122, a course specially designed for transfer students to ensure their success. “In College Transfer Success (ACA 122), students learn the skills they need to successfully navigate the world of higher education, which includes learning to stand up for yourself,” Wolfe said. “Surry instructors take a pro-active approach, sending early alerts to notify college support services when students are struggling. The college provides tutoring, mentoring, advising and other support services to help students succeed. But a university may not provide such focused attention unless students ask for it.” Surry also has a smaller class size with a maximum capacity of 32 students whereas lecture halls at a university have 100 or more students. At a university, students might not have much face time with professors and communicate mostly with graduate assistants. Universities also put pressure on instructors to research and publish, whereas Surry instructors focus on teaching and publish only if they want. “At Surry, we are committed to teaching and learning. Educating our students is always the priority,” Wolfe said. “We hold students to rigorous standards to prepare them for university-level academic standards, but we also provide a learning-friendly environment with individual attention. Students get to know their classmates, and instructors know each student by name.” Surry is evaluated on how well transfer students do after the transition to a university, and historically SCC has outperformed other community colleges in the state. “Since 2002 when the measurement began between native students and community college students, SCC students have been phenomenally successful at universities both public and private. That’s a testament to the students, faculty and their families,” Wilson said. Surry students can transfer to other community colleges with specialty programs, universities, and private schools all over the Southeast, which also follow UGETC. For more information on SCC’s College Transfer Program, please contact the Office of Student Services at (336) 386-3264 or go to www.surry.edu/transfer. 1. Appalachian State 2. UNC-Charlotte 3. UNC-Greensboro 4. Gardner-Webb 5. Lees-McRae 6. Western Carolina 7. Winston-Salem State 8. NC State 9. East Carolina 10. UNC-Chapel Hill 11. UNC-Wilmington 12. Salem College 13. UNC-Asheville TRANSFER INSTITUTIONS FOR SCC STUDENTS TOP 13 Students enrolled in Dr. Susan Worth’s Calculus class formed a study group and met in the study area of the new Math Lab almost every Monday through Thursday during Fall 2013. Students pictured are (left to right) Hunter Smith, Santana March, Josh Fritchey, Eli Flint and Chesty Peyton. Continued from previous pageTechnician for Reynolds American where he would like to maintain machines and help design and install the machinery. “Electrical students need to enjoy working with their hands and be able to think logically and handle pressure easily,” Flippen said. “I would definitely recommend this program to other students.” Graduates can do most anything in the electrical field including being an electrician, maintenance technician for an industrial plant, electrical engineering assistant, renewable energy consultant, or solar panel installer. “There is a growing need for renewable energy in North Carolina,” Boles said. “Mount Airy currently has two solar farms where Surry students have completed work for co-op internships.” Boles has been working for SCC about seven years. He has 28 years of experience in the textile industry working as an electrician – lead electrician, supervisor, maintenance manager – until his job was downsized, and he decided to go back to school. He has an associate’s degree in Industrial Systems from SCC and holds a State of North Carolina Electrical Contractors License. Boles has a diploma in Renewable Energy from North Carolina State University. Boles left the manufacturing industry to enter education. “I wanted to give back to the community, so I started teaching. I love renewable energy and want to share this love with my students,” he said. For more information on Electrical Systems Technology, contact Joey Boles at (336) 386-3267 or bolesjc@surry.edu. Surry Community College has revamped its Electrical Systems Technology curriculum program to offer two associate degrees – an electrical track with a wider application and a photovoltaic (PV or solar) track. The new PV curriculum is being backed with brand new equipment for training students including a 2 kW grid tied solar system, a tilt up tower for a small wind turbine, mobile PV stations, and a solar thermal hot water heating system. “The old diploma/certification for Electrical Systems Technology used to be for basic wiring for residential wiring. Now, it includes basic wiring for residential, commercial and industrial wiring – covering all the electrical wiring phases,” said Joey Boles, Electrical Instructor at Surry. “Someone with this degree can get into any electrical system field. It goes into programmable logic control and gets people ready to be an industrial electrician or work in any type of business.” The Electrical Systems Technology Electrical Track offers a degree, diploma or certificate. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, applications of the National Electric Code, and other subjects as local needs require. Graduates will qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical field as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems. The Electrical Systems Technology Photovoltaic Track also SCC Electrical Instructor Joey Boles explains the interworkings of a kilowatt hour meter and how it is wired electrically. SCC Electrical students (left to right) Chris Nelson, Evan Marshall and Juan Leonides are working on models of renewable energy that are real time and computer based simulated. offers a degree, diploma or certificate. “The PV track covers more on the renewable energy side which is PV or photovoltaic or more commonly known as solar energy. It also covers wind turbines and micro hydropower systems,” Boles said. Degree graduates will qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical field as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems. Both Electrical and PV degrees take two years to complete, and with some of the courses being the same, students can get a double major by taking five more classes, Boles explained. “A lot of people take the PV classes to learn how to put solar systems on their own houses,” Boles said. “I want to do that before I retire to become energy efficient.” Shane Flippen of Mount Airy is working on an Electrical Systems Technology Degree as well as an Electronics Engineering Degree at Surry. Flippen worked in the manufacturing industry for many years before he was laid off. Then, he decided to come back to school. “I already had a degree in Computer Engineering from SCC, and I wanted to finish my Electronics degree because I just lacked a few classes,” Flippen said. “I enjoy Surry. I enjoyed it 10 years ago.” As an Electrical student, Flippen has thrived in the program. “I like Joey as an instructor. He tries to make the classes more interesting. Most of the stuff we do is hands on rather than just reading a book, so you get real life experience.” Flippen’s dream job is becoming a Maintenance Electronics Instrumentation 6 Surry ‘Rewires’ Electrical Program to Include Focus on Solar Energy Online degree programs allow students the flexibility to go back to school while still maintaining full-time jobs. Many ad-vantages of online educational opportunities include the abil-ity to save money on gas and eliminate commute time. Surry Community College currently ofers eight complete de-grees and six certificate programs online. Two of the degree programs are brand new as online oferings – Early Childhood Associate Degree and Advertising & Graphic Design Technol-ogy Degree. Other programs include the Associate in Arts, Ac-counting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice Technol-ogy, Medical Ofice Administration and Ofice Administration. “I think the online program at Surry is an excellent oppor-tunity for students to get an education if they don’t otherwise have the time to get to campus. It’s been wonderful for me,” said Tina Barber, SCC Online Stu-dent from Yadkin County. Barber grew up in East Bend and graduated from Forbush High School in 1978. She works as a Legal Secretary in Winston-Salem and has 29 years of ex-perience in the legal field specializing in trust and estate planning. “SCC does not make any distinction on my transcript wheth-er I have been in seated classes or online classes, and neither do I. Online classes provide me with the opportunity to com-plete degree programs, work full-time and manage my home as I am a married adult learner,” Barber said. She will complete dual associate degrees in Accounting and Business Administration in 2015 and is also in the Paralegal degree program. Her plan is to transfer to Gardner-Webb to complete a bachelor’s degree in Business. “I love my instructors and advisors at Surry, most of whom I have never met face-to-face, but with whom I have developed good relationships. I feel like they are all interested in my suc-cess, and many of them have encouraged me through some difficult times,” Barber said. SCC Student Brad Easter of Mount Airy had doors open for him when he discovered he could pur-sue an online degree through his local community college. He wants to be an inspiration to his three children and wife in pursuing the Business degree that he has always wanted. He stays at home with the kids as he works to earn his de-gree. “My options were limited but my will-ingness to succeed was very high, so I had to find something to match that. Surry’s online program was a perfect fit,” Easter said. “I’m working on this degree from home, but I still have all the re-sources of Surry. I feel even though I am not on campus, I feel like I am a part of Surry.” In particular, Easter likes the interaction of online classes. “You really do feel like you are in a classroom when you get in the discussion forums,” Easter said. “Also, a lot of instructors are recording the classroom lectures and then posting videos for the online students, which has been beneficial.” Tyler Pruit, another SCC Online Stu-dent, said flexibility was the most im-portant item for him in furthering his education. His increasing job responsi-bilities were the impetus for going back to school. “It was just impossible for me to actu-ally make time to make it to school. So online was a perfect fit for me,” Pruitt said. “I’ve been married for five years. I’ve got two small children. I work full time as a branch manager. Time is very rare to me. So, I would not have been able to do it without online classes.” Pruit has goten great responses from his instructors and recommends the online classes at Surry. “All my instructors have been super great. They respond so quickly that it’s almost as if I was siting in class with them,” he said. Pruitt, of Mount Airy, works at Collins & McNeely Pest Con-trol. He graduated from North Surry High School in 2006. He recently completed an associate’s degree in Business Adminis-tration at SCC through the online program. Surry Community College is a member institution of the In-structional Technology Council and the United States Distance Learning Association. For more information, contact Student Services at (336) 386-3264 or go to www.surry.edu. 7 Surry Ofers Eight Degrees and Six Certificates Totally Online Earn Your Degree from Anywhere Tina Barber Brad Easter Tyler Pruit What Surry Ofers Online Online Certificate Programs • Accounting Certificate • Advertising & Graphic Design Technology • Business Administration • Infant/Toddler Care • Medical Ofice Administration • Ofice Administration Online Degree Programs • Associate in Arts • Accounting • Advertising & Graphic Design Technology • Business Administration • Criminal Justice Technology • Early Childhood Associate • Medical Ofice Administration • Ofice Administration Register for Fall Classes Now! NEW! NEW! ANIMAL & PET CARE Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Vet Assisting I If you would like to learn to care for your pets or if you are interested in working as an assistant in a veterinarian’s office, our animal care classes will prepare you. In Vet Assisting I, you will have hands-on experience in the skills needed to assist with an animal’s physical examination. You will also learn about animal anatomy and physiology, animal diseases, record keeping, the law, and other topics. Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. Cost: $127 Aug 18 – Dec 1, M, 6pm-9pm Location: SCC, K-117 Pet Grooming This twenty-four hour course allows students to learn proper techniques for pet grooming. By bringing his/her own pet, each student receives instruction in a hands-on environment. Topics for the class include small animal grooming techniques, use and care of animal grooming tools, small animal handling methods, and the basic anatomy of small animals. NOTE: No certificate, diploma, or degree is issued upon completion. Call (336) 386-3580 for more information. Cost: $71 Sept 11 - Oct 30, Th, 6pm-9pm Location: Yadkin Center, 126 ARTS & CRAFTS Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. Barn Quilts Quilts, always a beloved symbol of comfort, family, heritage and community, have taken a new twist! A barn quilt will provide wonderful visual art for your barn or building. Traditional quilt paterns will be painted on pre-built wooden squares. All materials will be supplied for this class. Class size limited to six students. Cost: $125 2’x2’ $200 3’x3’ $225 4’x4’ Aug 23, Sat, 9am-3pm Location: Yadkin Center Sept 13, Sat, 9am-3pm Location: Pilot Center Oct 18, Sat, 9am-3pm Location: Elkin Center Nov 15, Sat, 9am-3pm Location: SCC Campus, Dobson Quilting at the Pilot Center Beginning quilters will create and hand-quilt a six-block quilt using cutting, layering, and quilting techniques. Experienced quilters are welcome and may work on a quilt patern of their choice. Cost: $66 Supplies are an additional cost to the student. Sept 9 – Oct 28, T, 2pm-5pm Location: Pilot Center Sept 9 – Oct 28, T, 6pm-9pm Location: Pilot Center Jelly Roll Quilting Want to learn to quilt, but not sure how to start? Intimidated by choosing the “right” colors, not sure if you can cut and sew those small squares and triangles? Want to be able to finish your project quickly? Then sign up for the Jelly Roll Quilt class. What’s a Jelly Roll? It is a roll of 20 to 40 pre-cut 2-1/2” wide strips. The strips typically are from a collection of fabrics, where the fabric colors and fabric types are coordinated, and you don’t have to worry if they are the “right“ colors. Corporate & Continuing Education Class Locations Main Campus - Dobson 630 South Main Street, Dobson (336) 386-3398 Center for Public Safety - Mt. Airy (CPS) 1220 State Street, Mount Airy (336) 386-3680 Charles H. Stone Memorial Library (CSML) 309 West Main Street, Pilot Mountain (336) 368-2370 Elkin Center (EC) 1461 North Bridge Street, Elkin (336) 386-3605 Elkin Elementary School (EES) 135 Old Virginia Road, Elkin (336) 835-2756 Employment Security Commission (ESC) 541 West Pine Street, Mount Airy (336) 786-4169 Jones Family Resource Center (JFRC) 215 Jones School Road, Mount Airy (336) 786-6155 Pilot Center (PC) 612 East Main Street, Pilot Mountain (336) 386-3618 Yadkin Center (YC) 4649 Highway 601, Yadkinville (336) 386-3580 or (336) 679-4600 Yadkin Valley Senior Center (YVSC) 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville (336) 526-1087 Corporate & Continuing Education Learning Centers Dobson Campus (336) 386-3455 Jones Family Resource Center - Mt. Airy (336) 786-1071 Yadkin Center (336) 679-4600, Ext. 3594 Elkin Center (336) 386-3604 Pilot Center (336) 386-3618 Tuition fees and senior waivers are set by the NC General Assembly and are subject to change. Continuing Education www.surry.edu 8 Classes ofered in Fall 2014 9 www.surry.edu Fall Schedule 2014 The strips are precut which means less cutting work for you. These are easy projects to do, and the sewing goes quickly. By the end of this class, you will have a completed quilt and maybe some other projects. Cost: $69 Supplies are an additional cost to the student and may vary in cost depending on quilt size ($75 and up) Sept 8 – Nov 10, M, 6pm-9pm Location: Elkin Center Painting: Oils Landscapes, portraits, or still life – come and paint your masterpiece using oils on canvas. This class is suitable for all skill levels. Cost: $66 Sept 9 – Nov 18, T, 6pm-9pm Location: Charles Stone Library, Pilot Mountain Sept 10 – Nov 12, W, 9am-12pm Location: Charles Stone Library, Pilot Mountain Sept 11 – Nov 13, Th, 9am-12pm Location: Charles Stone Library, Pilot Mountain AUTOMOTIVE Auto Safety Inspection (8 hours) and OBD II Emissions Inspection (4 or 8 hours) Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. Cost: $71 Auto Safety Inspection Sept 6, Sat, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, V-113 Nov 22, Sat, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, V-113 Auto NC OBD II Emissions Inspection Initial (8 hours) or Recertification (4 hours) Aug 23, Sat, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, V-113 Oct 4, Sat, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, V-113 Dec 13, Sat, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, V-113 AUTOMOTIVE/MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER – YADKIN CENTER Pre-registration required. Contact (336) 386- 3580 or (336) 679-4600 for more information. Motor Vehicle Dealer – Renewal The NC Vehicle Sales Regulations class is ofered for independent automotive dealers. Completion of this six hour course meets the requirement of the North Carolina Independent Auto Dealers Association for the NC Division of Motor Vehicles for license renewal. Cost: $71 Sept 22, M, 9am-4pm Location: Yadkin Center, 212 Oct 27, M, 9am-4pm Location: Yadkin Center, 212 Motor Vehicle Dealer – Initial This two day, twelve hour, course meets the NC DMV pre-licensing course requirement to be a licensed automotive dealer in the state of North Carolina. Course topics include steps to obtain a Motor Vehicle Dealer License, the fees associated with a Motor Vehicle Dealer License, the requirements to be a motor vehicle dealer, and many other reference materials. Completion of this course allows students to begin the process of becoming an independent automotive dealer in North Carolina. Cost: $71 Aug 15 & 16, FriSat, 8:30am-3:30pm Location: Yadkin Center, 217 Jan 8 & 9, ThF, 8:30am-3:30pm Location: Yadkin Center, 217 CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATION www.crcnc.org The North Carolina Career Readiness Certificate, signed by North Carolina’s governor, provides a credential for employees confirming their workplace skills in applied mathematics, reading for information, and locating information. These three skills have been identified by employers as vital for success in the vast majority of today’s jobs. WorkKeys is required to earn a NCCRC. Career Readiness Skills (KeyTrain) Career Ready 101 is our integrated approach to exploring careers and skill requirements, building workplace skills using KeyTrain, and creating life-literacy with such skills as financial awareness and job searching. This program leads users to certification with WorkKeys assessments and the North Carolina Career Readiness Certification. It’s a powerful way to build self-esteem, provide real credentials, and set you up for success. Use our KeyTrain courses to improve your math, reading, and locating Information skills. Practice and learn the Career Readiness skills needed to succeed in the jobs and careers. Work toward earning your Career Readiness Certificate. Determine what level of The Career Readiness Certificate you are eligible to earn - Bronze, Silver or Gold Certificate in each of the three core areas. Cost: $180 Tuition may be waived for the unemployed and under-employed. Open Enrollment, MTWTh, 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm, 6pm-9pm Location: All Locations Please call Susan Ratclif at (336) 386- 3309 for registration information. WORKKEYS www.act.org/workkeys Flexible dates, times, locations, test preparation, and scholarships available. Paper and Pencil or Internet Version Assessments • Applied Mathematics, $10 • Locating Information, $10 • Reading for Information, $10 • Applied Technology, $10 • Business Writing, $10 Internet Version Assessment Only • Workplace Observation, $10 Contact Carmen Eldridge to schedule testing (336) 386-3683 or eldridgec@ surry.edu. Register for Classes at www.surry.edu The test is ofered in English and Spanish. Students have three opportunities to test per year, per content area. The test requires student knowledge of basic computer skills, which is part of our HSE curriculum. The cost to students is $20 per test for a total of $80 for the entire series. Retesting will cost $10 per test. Upon ataining minimum standard scores of 150 on each of the four tests and a total of 600, a high school equivalency diploma is awarded to the student by the State Board of the Community College System. Books, materials and instruction are provided free of charge. Note: As of January 2014, scores will not carry over for students that have not completed the series of tests from 2002. ABE/HSE Orientation There is a mandatory two day (three hours each) orientation required for new ABE/HSE students and students returning after six months. Please call one of the five learning centers to register for orientation: Campus: (336) 386-3455 Elkin Center: (336) 386-3604 Jones Family Resource Center: (336) 786-1071 Pilot Center: (336) 386-3618 Yadkin Center: (336) 679-4600 ext. 3594 ABE/HSE Orientation Schedule Cost: Free Aug 25 & 26, MT, 8:30am-11:30am Location: Elkin Center, JFRC, Pilot Center, SCC and Yadkin Center Aug 25 & 26, MT, 6pm-9pm Location: Elkin Center, JFRC, Pilot Center, SCC & Yadkin Center Aug 27 & 28, WTh, 12:30pm-3:30pm Location: Elkin Center, JFRC, Pilot Center, SCC & Yadkin Center Oct 20 & 21, MT, 8:30am-11:30am Location: Elkin Center, JFRC, Pilot Center, SCC & Yadkin Center Oct 20 & 21, MT, 6pm-9pm Location: Elkin Center, JFRC, Pilot Center, SCC & Yadkin Center Oct 22 & 23, WTh, 12:30pm-3:30pm Location: Elkin Center, JFRC, Pilot Center, SCC & Yadkin Center COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS You must be at least 16 years old to enroll in one of our College and Career Readiness programs. If you are under 18 years old, we require a Surry Community College student release form, which is available online at www. surry.edu from our Corporate and Continuing Education ofice in Dobson or at our other four learning centers: Elkin Center in Elkin, Jones Family Resource Center in Mount Airy, Pilot Center in Pilot Mountain and Yadkin Center in Yadkinville. Adult Basic Education (ABE) Adult Basic Education is a program of instruction designed for adults who need to improve their reading, writing, speaking, problem solving or computation skills to function more efectively in society, on a job or in the family. Classes are ofered at our learning centers in Dobson, Elkin, Mount Airy, Pilot Mountain and Yadkinville. We also ofer ABE classes designed specifically for adults with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury. The focus of these classes is to improve the individual’s independence by acquiring necessary basic life skills from math and reading skills to job development. Students also gain appropriate communication and socialization skills as well as full access to a computer lab. Classes are ofered at LIFESPAN in Dobson and New Horizons Adult Day Services in Yadkinville. Books, materials and instruction are provided free of charge. For more information, please contact Jennifer Pardue at (336) 386-3674. High School Equivalency (HSE) The HSE test will be computer based only, but paper testing will be available as an accommodation. The test will have four content areas: 1. Reasoning through Language Arts (150 minutes) 2. Mathematical Reasoning (115 minutes) 3. Science (90 minutes) 4. Social Studies (90 minutes) ABE/HSE Learning Center Hours Cost: Free Aug 25 - Dec 11 MTWTh, 8am-2:30pm TTh, 6pm-9pm Location: Elkin Center Aug 25 - Dec 11 MTWTh, 8am-3:30pm MTW, 6pm-9pm F, 8am-12pm Location: Jones Family Resource Center Aug 25 - Dec 11 MW, 9am-12pm TTh, 5pm-8pm Location: Pilot Center Aug 25 - Dec 11 MTWTh, 8am-3:30pm TTh, 6pm-9pm F, 8am-12pm Location: SCC Aug 25 - Dec 11 MTWTh, 8am-3:30pm TTh, 6pm-9pm Location: Yadkin Center ABE/HSE Registration Registration for all ABE/HSE class sites will be held for continuing students and students who have atended class within the last six months during normal operating hours on the following dates: August 25 through August 28 and October 20 through October 23 during each center’s normal operating hours. English as Second Language The ESL program provides a means for speakers of other languages to atend classes to learn English communication skills as well as American customs and history. For more information, please contact Rosa Torres at (336) 386-3660. ESL Class Schedule Cost: Free Aug 25 - Dec 11 MTWTh, 8:30am-1:30pm Location: Elkin Center Aug 25 - Dec 11 MTh, 5pm-8:30pm Location: Elkin Elementary School Aug 25 - Dec 11 MTWTh, 8:30am-1:30pm Location: Jones Family Resource Center 10 Continuing Education www.surry.edu career and occupational information, compiling and developing employment related documents (resume, cover leters, applications and electronic employment portfolios), accessing governmental and educational resources, assessing technology literacy, understanding the impact of social networking on employment, and emphasizing the role of technology in the workplace. Cost: $127 Tuition may be waived for the unemployed and under-employed. Sept 3 – Oct 22, MW, 9am–12pm, 1pm- 4pm, 6pm-9pm Location: CPS Mount Airy, 114 Sept 3 – Oct 22, MW, 9am–12pm, 1pm- 4pm, 6pm-9pm Location: Elkin Center, 110 Sept 8 – Oct 22, MW, 9am–12pm, 1pm- 4pm, 6pm-9pm Location: Pilot Center, 114 Sept 8 – Oct 22, MW, 9am–12pm, 1pm- 4pm, 6pm-9pm Location: Yadkin Center, 218 Oct 27 – Dec 10, MW, 9am–12pm, 1pm-4pm, 6pm-9pm Location: Workforce Development Center Room 114 Oct 27 – Dec 10, MW, 9am–12pm, 1pm-4pm, 6pm-9pm Location: Elkin Center, 110 Oct 27 – Dec 10, MW, 9am–12pm, 1pm-4pm, 6pm-9pm Location: Pilot Center, 114 Oct 27 – Dec 10, MW, 9am–12pm, 1pm-4pm, 6pm-9pm Location: Yadkin Center, 218 Microsoft Excel 2010 Learn the basics of Microsoft’s spreadsheet program. Training includes basic spreadsheet building. The class will focus on everything from formating and writing simple formulas to writing more complex formulas and functions. This class offers the skills that employers desire for the workplace as well as skills beneficial to the home user. Cost: $71 www.surry.edu Fall Schedule 2014 11 Aug 25 - Dec 11 MTWTh, 8:30am-3:30pm WTh, 5:30pm-8:30pm Location: SCC HSE Online This course will help you prepare for the high school equivalency test in the comfort of your own home or anywhere you have Internet access. Complete HSE orientation with a fifth grade level in Reading (determined by your TABE reading score), and you will be considered a candidate for the HSE Online class. You will be required to atend a one hour orientation session at your preferred HSE center (Elkin Center, Jones Family Resource Center, Pilot Center, SCC or Yadkin Center). For more information, contact Jennifer Pardue (336) 386-3674. COMPUTER CLASSES Corporate and Continuing Education ofers computer classes appropriate for the beginning student with minimal skills or students wishing to expand their knowledge. Classes are available for those seeking workplace related skills, including Microsoft Ofice programs. Classes suitable for Microsoft Certification are also available. Classes for seniors and beginning level students desiring basic computer and Internet skills are also being ofered. Some classes are available at no cost. Times and locations ofered on demand. For more information on these or other technology based classes please contact: Susan Ratclif at (336) 386- 3309 or ratcliffs@surry.edu. How to Use a Computer for Seniors This class is designed to be hands on and user friendly for senior citizens. Topics taught in this class vary, and each session will include topics like computer basics, how to copy and paste, using spreadsheets, and Internet skills. Students will be shown how to use the computer for things like their daily planner, address book, calendar, notepad, files, folders, papers and more. You will be shown how to use your computer to watch videos, listen to music, organize your photographs, send mail, etc. The goal of this Computer Skills for Seniors course is to show you how to do all of this with the least amount of strain and frustration. This course will start with basic computer exercises that allow you to practice what you’ve learned. Handouts will be provided to each student. Cost: $127 Sept 8 – Oct 22, MW, 9am–12pm, 1-4pm, 6-9pm Location: CPS Mount Airy, 114 Sept 8 – Oct 22, MW, 9am–12pm, 1-4pm, 6-9pm Location: Elkin Center, 110 Sept 15 – Oct 29, MW, 9am–12pm, 1-4pm, 6-9pm Location: Pilot Center, 114 Sept 15 – Oct 29, MW, 9am–12pm, 1-4pm, 6-9pm Location: Yadkin Center, 218 Microsoft Windows, MS-Word & MS-Excel This seven-week course will show the student how to use MS-Windows, MS-Word, and MS-Excel programs. Students will be introduced to basic computer terms, how to use the Windows controls, File Management, Word Processing and Spreadsheets while developing a moderate comfort level of basic computer skills. Students will be shown how to work with files, create new documents, how to save and rename documents, how to work with text to include editing, typing, inserting, highlighting, and deleting text. Students will learn how to write formulas and use built-in functions to have Excel automatically calculate totals, averages, monthly loan payments, and other common business calculations. Cost: $127 Technology Awareness This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework and the content of the instructional materials should focus on the following topics: developing a moderate comfort level of basic computer-use skills, using technology in developing and implementing job search strategies, researching Truck Driver Training Get on the road to a new career: Offered by Surry Community College in cooperation with Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute Courses are offered at The Yadkin Center. community c o llegeTM www.surry.edu For more information, call (336) 386-3584 Get on the road in as few as 8.5 weeks photo projects. Students will learn how to work with digital photo files, including transfer from the camera, backing up photo files, inserting files into documents and uploading to a website for printing. Some basic photo editing will be addressed, including corrections and enhancements. Students may choose to make a photo book or a movie from their digital photographs. Students will need to provide their own digital photographs. Cost $71 DEFENSIVE DRIVING Alive at 25 Alive at 25 is a four-hour classroom training program for drivers ages 16 to 24. Classroom discussion includes driver behaviors and attitudes, peer pressure and distractions, techniques to maintain control while driving and state and local driving laws. The Alive at 25 Defensive Driving Course is a program of the National Safety Council and administered by the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina. Cost: $71 iPhone/iPad Fundamentals This course provides users of Apple’s iPhone and iPad basic knowledge of both devices. Students will not only learn the basics such as seting up email accounts, messaging, navigation and using controls, but will also be introduced to the newest iOS operating system and learn the basics of working with iCloud. Security, iTunes, popular Apps from the Apple App store and photos will be emphasized during this course. The class is appropriate for users of the iPhone or iPad. Make the most of your iPhone and/or iPad by learning unique tips and tricks. iPads and/or iPhones must be provided by the student. Cost: $71 Smartphones for the Android User Coming soon! Cost $71 Making the Most of Digital Photographs Come discover how you can use your digital photos to create impressive Sept 3, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3 Wednesday, 6pm-10pm Location: Yadkin Center, 217 Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10 Wednesday, 6pm-10pm Location: SCC, J-114 Aug 16, Sept 20, Oct 11, Nov 15, Dec 13 Saturday, 8am-12pm Location: SCC, J-114 Defensive Driving Course (DDC) 4 The Defensive Driving Course (DDC) 4 is a four-hour class including topics on preventing collisions and citations; coping strategies dealing with road rage, high speed drivers and other dangers on the highways; the know-how for evaluating and improving driving skills after mapping out personal skills inventory; the serious consequences of fatigue, distracted driving, emotional impairments, and other risk factors; and why vehicle malfunction and poor maintenance contributes to collisions. The DDC 4 Course is a program of the National Safety Council and administered by the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina. Continuing Education www.surry.edu 13 www.surry.edu Fall Schedule 2014 EDUCATION Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Effective Strategies for Student Success in Grades K-12 This course is recommended for parents and grandparents to understand the schooling process and to help students become successful learners. Topics will include learning expectations, communication, time management, instructional methods, preparation, monitoring student interaction, and social interaction. Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. Cost: $71 Sept 8 – Oct 13, M, 6pm-9pm Location: Pilot Center EMERGENCY MEDICAL Pre-registration required. www.surry.edu/ems Anatomy and Physiology for the EMS Provider – EMS 3000 This course is designed specifically for the EMS provider and fulfills the anatomy and physiology prerequisite for acceptance into the certificate paramedic program. The course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include a study of body systems, as well as an introduction to homeostasis, cells, tissues, nutrition, acid-base balance, and electrolytes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology. For more information please call (336) 386-3234. Cost: $180 Tuition waived for members of approved NC Lifesaving Organizations. Sept 8 – Nov 19, MW, 6pm-10pm Location: CPS Mount Airy, 122 FIRE & RESCUE www.surry.edu/fire Surry Community College ofers a variety of Firefighting, Rescue, and Hazardous Materials classes both on campus and with organizations in Surry and Yadkin counties. The most current Cost: $71 Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 6, Dec 4 Thursday, 6pm-10pm Location: Yadkin Center, 217 Aug 21, Sept 25, Oct 23, Nov 13, Dec 18 Thursday, 6pm-10pm Location: SCC, J-114 classroom training program for drivers ages 25 and older. Defensive Driving Course (DDC)- Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving (ADD) 8 hour DDC – ADD is used extensively for court referrals as a diversion program for drivers with excessive violations and to retrain drivers with poor driving records. This class is a highly participatory class that assesses the individual’s behavior and then involves the students in developing a plan to improve their driving behavior. This class helps individuals to understand their driving choices and how to improve them. The program helps create a new mind set while improving a person’s atitude so that his or her driving behavior can change. This class is a one-day, eight-hour class. You will need to bring a copy of your trafic citation with you when you pre-register. The DDC-ADD Course is a program of the National Safety Council and administered by the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina in cooperation with Surry Community College. The program will be conducted by a certified DDC-ADD instructor. Cost: $100 Aug 23, S, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, J-114 Sept 27, S, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, J-114 Oct 24, S, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, J-114 Nov 22, S, 8am-5pm Location: SCC, J-114 For all Defensive Driving courses: Pre-registration and pre-payment required 48 hours before the class date. Please bring a copy of your ticket when you come in to register. Call (336) 386-3473 for more information. and complete schedule of oferings can be found by visiting the Surry Community College Fire and Rescue homepage at: www.surry.edu/fire or by contacting Ian K. Harrell at (336) 386- 3403 or harrelli@surry.edu. Pre-registration can be accomplished by visiting the Fire and Rescue homepage. FUNERAL DIRECTOR CONTINUING EDUCATION Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Upon approval of the NC Board of Funeral Service, this class will satisfy the 5-hour yearly CEU requirement for funeral directors. Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. Cost: $71 October 7, T, 4pm-10pm Location: SCC, J-103 HOSPITALITY Pre-registration and pre-payment required. ABCs of Hospitality Back by popular demand, the ABCs of the Hospitality Industry series teaches the how-tos of restaurant service, beverage and wine basics, and catering and event planning. Learn the basics of providing exceptional service to your customers. In A+ Restaurant Service, you will learn correct service etiquete and table set-ups for diferent types of restaurants. Beverage and Wine Basics provides an overview of wines and alcoholic beverages and how to serve alcohol with care. Learn the ins and outs of pulling of the perfect event in Catering and Event Planning. You may begin the class at the beginning of any of the three topics. Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. Cost: $71 Sept 8 – Nov 24, M, 6pm-8pm Location: Elkin Center Creating a Business Website with WordPress For under $100 a year, you can have a professional website created with the user-friendly web software of WordPress. This seminar gives you the details for securing your domain name, choosing a graphics theme, and guidance for building your site. Sept 10, W, 6pm-9pm - CPS, Mount Airy Marketing Your Business with Online Directories When visitors are considering spending money in your town, they first go to their phones and tablets, which draw from online directories. Is your business ready to be found on these free and low-cost directories? Sept 10, W, 1pm-4pm - Elkin Center Marketing Your Business through Social Media: Parts I and II Don’t miss out on a valuable opportunity to market your business by getting closer to your customers in these online communities. Part I will be an overview of how Social Media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube can be used to grow your business. Part II will be a hands-on session where you will build a social media website. Part I Nov 10, M, 6pm-9pm - CPS, Mount Airy Part II Nov 12, W, 6pm-9pm - CPS, Mount Airy HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Recruiting, Interviewing and Selecting the Right Employee Employee selection is one of the most critical factors to your business success. This session will explore non-traditional and creative recruiting strategies, as well as proven behavioral based interviewing techniques and best practices within the selection process. Date/Time/Location: TBA ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING/FINANCING Track the Numbers This foundational seminar focuses on the “what, why, and how” of the profit and loss statement. Learn what numbers you should pay atention to, why, and STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERIES 5 seminars - atend all or as many as you like How to Start a Small Business Participants will identify the personal qualities and skills of successful entrepreneurs, complete a self-assessment, and learn the basics of how to start a small business. Topics include an overview of business structures, community analysis, licensing and zoning, trademarks, copyrights, patents, insurance, financing, record keeping and taxes. Sept 15, M, 2pm-4:30pm - Elkin Center How to Write a Business Plan An efective business plan is vital to the success of a small business. In this seminar, participants will learn the tools necessary to write a successful business plan to serve as a guide for their business. Participants will identify the parts of a business plan; understand the purpose and uses of the business plan; and learn the who, what, when, where, and why of a business plan. Sept 29, M, 2pm-4:30pm - Elkin Center Marketing and Market Research In this seminar, participants focus on the importance of market research and target market when developing a marketing plan. Learn how Marketing Mix decisions can be made using the 5 Ps of Marketing. Participants identify target market segments and develop a marketing strategy for a sample business using SWOT Analysis. Oct 13, M, 2pm-4:30pm - Elkin Center How to Finance Your Small Business and Understanding Business Financials Learn the various alternatives to financing a small business and the risks involved. The seminar introduces breakeven analysis as a tool to assist the entrepreneur in measuring financial feasibility. Exercises identify the kinds of data needed to project the revenue, start-up, and operating costs of a business. The seminar helps participants develop an understanding of cash flow and break-even analysis and its relationship to business planning. Oct 27, M, 2pm-4:30pm - Elkin Center Record Keeping and Taxes Keeping good financial records is a critical step in managing a successful enterprise. This seminar addresses the financial records needed for good business management. Participants develop systems and practices for collecting necessary information for tax reporting and business decision-making. Nov 10, M, 2pm-4:30pm - Elkin Center MARKETING/SOCIAL MEDIA Visual Merchandising and Product Display Let’s face it, if your business looks clutered, old, and out of date, you are missing out on retaining and attracting new customers. How can you make your store stand out from the competition? How important is your window display and how often should it be changed? Join us for tips and techniques that business owners can implement immediately to update and refresh their business. Date/Time/Location: TBA Social Media Marketing Overview Are you confused about all the social media platforms available to market your business? In this introductory seminar, we will discuss the power of FaceBook, Twiter, LinkedIn, Instagram, blogging and other avenues to reach your target markets. Explore what works best for your business and how you can best manage your social media strategy. 14 Aug 27, W, 1:30pm-4:30pm - Elkin Center Free Small Business Seminars Pre-registration is required. Please register online at www.surry.edu/sbc or call (336) 386-3685. The Small Business Center at Surry Community College provides services and support to current small business owners and entrepreneurs interested in starting and operating a business. Our services include: • Free business-related seminars • Resource center and referral services • Free confidential counseling (appointment only) Contact cobles@surry.edu or (336) 386-3685 to find out how the Small Business Center can assist you. For the most up-to-date information on Small Business Center seminars, please visit our webpage at www.surry.edu/sbc. how to determine a break-even point for your business. Understand “the cost of goods sold section” on the profit and loss statement and the difference between accrual and cash basis method of accounting. Review practical examples of how to apply break-even analysis to your business in this great primer for the non-accountant. Nov 18, T, 6pm-8pm - Yadkin Center Basic Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Pro This seminar shares a practical working example of a QuickBooks Pro company file that employs an “after the fact” approach” to recordkeeping as well as using QuickBooks in the simplest way possible. This seminar will focus on recording your business transactions “after the fact” (the way most businesses start out) and will cover examples of how to: (1) set up a simple chart of accounts for profit and loss reporting (2) use the check register to enter data (3) record deposits and summarize sales information; and (4) reconcile the bank account and keep the check stub balance. Nov 18, T, 1pm-4pm - Pilot Center SPECIALITY Best Small Businesses to Start Right Now This might be the best time in decades to start a business. Competitors are hard-hit, resources are cheaper, and good people aren’t hard to find. What would be the best small business for you to start right now? The program will focus on four areas: how to create a business idea that fits you; businesses you can start for under $100; “hot” businesses that will grow in coming years; and five easy-to-use steps in starting a business. Oct 14, T, 6pm-8:30pm - CPS, Mount Airy Building Your Business on eBay: Beyond the Basics This session is for individuals having knowledge/experience of selling on eBay who want to establish a continual retail presence. This seminar builds on the content of Part 1 (eBay Basics) and teaches students to start and/or grow an eBay-based business, choose the right listing format, create compelling listings, use eBay listing tools, market your business on eBay, and pack and ship merchandise. Sept 25, Th, 1pm-4pm - Elkin Center Doing Business with the Government – Small Business Certifications Join us as a Business Opportunity Specialist with the Small Business Administration leads this seminar. The U.S. Government is the world’s largest buyer of goods and services with purchases totaling more than $500 billion per year. Federal agencies are required to establish contracting goals with at least 23 percent of all government contract dollars targeted to small firms. The SBA works to create an environment for maximum participation by small businesses as federal prime contractors and subcontractors. There are several certifications that can provide businesses that qualify with opportunities within the procurement process. The certifications programs are: Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantage Business (SDB), Women- Owned Small Business (WOSB), Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and 8(a) Business Development and HUBZone. Sept 9, T, 2pm-4pm - Elkin Center eBay Your Way to Success: The Basics of Selling on eBay This is a great seminar for the “dabbler” or the entrepreneur wanting to make eBay a primary marketing tool. Learn best practices to use when seting up an account, listing items for sale, taking payments and shipping. Topics will include eBay features and policies, choosing formats and categories, writing descriptions that sell, submiting photos, using the help section, feedback, using PayPal, and shipping tips. Aug 19, T, 6pm-9pm - Pilot Center Sept 18, Th, 1pm-4pm - Elkin Center Gaining the Advantage of using Google Plus and Google Local for Business Google Plus not only adds a dynamic social layer to the Google search experience, it also builds authority on the Web that can give a small business an important marketing advantage. This class will outline the best use of Google+ and help you apply the concept of social validation—since Google understands that we now value what others have to say about a product or service more than we value the marketing material in making buying decisions. You will learn about the important features of Google Plus which includes Google Places, Google Authorship, and Google Hangouts. Nov 6, Th, 1pm-4pm - Pilot Center Getting It All Done in a Day- Time Management for Business Trying to get everything done can be impossible in today’s up-to-the-minute world. What if you could set and meet your priorities, work more efectively with the people around you, dig out from under the paperwork and email avalanche, and move closer to a balanced life – wouldn’t that come close to geting it all done? Oct 14, T, 1:30pm-4pm - Elkin Center Google Apps for Business Having a business email system is an important tool for small businesses. Google Apps can provide a small business owner with business email, calendar, contacts, business phone number, documents, Google+, Google Places and much more. This introductory level seminar will provide the attendees with the basic setup instructions and use of Google Applications. Aug 18, M, 2pm-4:30pm - Elkin Center LinkedIn for Small Business Regardless of the size of your business or what industry you are in, creating LinkedIn connections can be a powerful way to build relationships that can ultimately fuel the bottom line. Using LinkedIn to Contribute, Collaborate, Connect and Cram (research) is diferent than just having a profile. We’ll show you how to participate and get value for your business. Oct 6, M, 6pm-8:30pm - Yadkin Center Open an eBay Store This hands-on course is a fantastic way to learn a step-by-step approach if you are ready to become an eBay Store owner. Topics covered include: Marketing Your eBay Store Efectively and Using the Quick Store Tune-up Feature. Oct 2, Th, 1pm-4pm - Elkin Center Take Photos Like a Pro to Market Your Business The explosion of Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram has proven that photography is a powerful tool to market your business. This how-to class will teach you the basics of digital photography to atract more customers with your social media and web marketing. Learn the techniques for being found on the Web by your photos, which leads to higher conversion to clients. This class will give you real world knowledge that you can use today to increase social media engagement and expand your market. Nov 6, Th, 6pm-9pm - CPS, Mount Airy 15 HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT Sell Yourself in a Job Interview Learn how to answer tough interview questions and most frequently asked interview questions in order to make a great impression during the interview. Oct 7, Nov 25 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Office) - 541 West Pine Street, Mt. Airy Sept 2, Sept 30, Oct 27, Dec 1 Tuesdays, 10am-12pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin Stress Management, Budgeting on Less and Surviving a Layoff Learn efective ways to cope with stress that will make you a more productive person and reduce burnout. Learn to budget on less and survive a layof in four steps. Sept 2, Oct 14, Dec 2 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Ofice) - 541 West Pine Street, Mt. Airy Sept 16, Oct 13, Nov 10 Tuesdays, 10am-12pm Dec 4, Dec 11 Thursdays, 10am-12pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin Networking Your Way to Success, Dress For Success With Career Gear Learn important ways of networking with friends, relatives, acquaintances, direct employer contact, Internet, and job information web sites to tap into the hidden job market. Master the skill of dressing for success and improving your total image. Sept 9, Oct 21, Dec 9 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Office) - 541 West Pine Street, Mt. Airy Sept 2, Sept 30, Oct 27, Dec 1 Tuesdays, 10am-12pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin Make a Great Impression with Your Resume Learn resume design and layout tips. Bring your old resume for feedback with updating. Sept 16, Oct 28 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Ofice) - 541 West Pine Street, Mt. Airy Sept 9, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 8 Tuesdays, 10am-12pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin Moving Forward - Career Information Find answers to the questions: who am I; what am I going to do; and where am I going from here. Take the Career Key and unlock the mystery to identify jobs most likely to satisfy you. Learn how to identify sources of career information. Help will be provided identifying training needs and locations. Information about the Career Readiness Certification will be provided. Sept 23, Nov 4 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Ofice) - 541 West Pine Street, Mt. Airy Sept 16, Oct 13, Nov 10 Tuesdays, 10am-12pm Dec. 4, Dec. 11, 2014 Thursdays, 10am-12pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin Your Personality and Job Preferences Complete the Myers Briggs Type Personality Profile and identify your personality type. Gather information about your personality type. Find out which career or job best suits your personality type. Sept 30, Nov 11, Nov 18 Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Ofice) - 541 West Pine Street, Mt. Airy Sept 23, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15 Tuesdays, 10am-12pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin Totally Responsible Person Program Totally Responsible Person (TRP)- Part 1: Choosing to take charge and stay positive. Sept 4, Oct 2, Oct 30 Th, 10am-12pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin Totally Responsible Person (TRP)- Part 2: Becoming the totally responsible person. Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 6 Th, 10am-12pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin Totally Responsible Person (TRP)- Part 3: Your action plan of being the best you. Sept 18, Oct 16, Nov 13 Th, 10am-12pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin Work Ethics and Job Employer Expectations: Learn what is expected in today’s workplace to be successful on the job. Make yourself promotable. Sept 25, Oct 23, Nov 20 Th, 10am-12pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin *SCC Certificate awarded after all TRP sessions completed Keyboarding Scheduled upon request. Fee waived for unemployed, underemployed and dislocated workers. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1pm-3pm Location: Goodwill Career Connections, 1457 N. Bridge Street, Elkin NCWorks Workforce Career Center – Mt. Airy Employment Office www.NCWorks.gov Job seekers can search for jobs, create resumes, complete online applications and explore careers. Employers can find candidates, post jobs, and search labor market information. Monday – Thursday, 9am-4pm, Friday, 9am-3pm Location: Surry County Workforce Center (Employment Ofice) - 541 West Pine Street, Mt. Airy 16 Continuing Education www.surry.edu 17 www.surry.edu Fall Schedule 2014 HVAC Fundamentals with CFC Freon Certification Students will be introduced to the basic fundamentals of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Successful completion of this course will prepare the student for an entry level position in an HVAC company or an entry level maintenance position in a hospital, apartment complex, or business. The last 15 hours of the class is CFC Freon examination preparation with the exam given on the last day of class. Cost: $183 Sept 8 – Dec 10, MW, 6pm-9pm Location: SCC, K-117 Small Engine Mechanic Students will gain hands-on experience in the basic knowledge of engine rebuilding techniques to manufacturer’s specifications. Emphasis is placed on the proper use of tools and equipment, assembly/ disassembly, identification of engine parts, maintenance, and repair. Cost: $183 Sept 4 – Dec 18, MTh, 6:30pm-9:30pm Location: SCC, V Building Transmissions Operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of automatic transmissions and/or transaxles will be covered in this class. Topics include hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical/electronic operation of automatic drive trains and the use of appropriate service tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operational theory and diagnose and repair automatic drive-trains. The class will be held primarily in a lab seting so that students receive full benefit from a hands-on environment. Students are welcome to bring in their own projects, however space will be an issue. If at all possible, students should remove and re-install the transmissions outside of class. Vehicle lifts are available and will be provided on a first-come first-served basis. A small set of tools is required (sockets, ratchets, screwdrivers, etc.). Specialty tools will be provided in most instances. If a student wishes to bring in their own transmission, they will Open Employability Lab Gain motivation in your job search from an employment specialist. Receive help with resume preparation, online job search and online applications. The lab is self-paced and available to everyone. Open entry and open exit. No pre-registration required. Monday – Thursday, 9am-4pm Friday, 9am-3pm Location: Employment Ofice - 541 West Pine Street, Mt. Airy Note: All HRD classes offered at no cost to unemployed, underemployed workers. No pre-registration required. For information call Carmen Eldridge (336) 386-3683 or eldridgec@surry. edu LAW ENFORCEMENT Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) This course is accredited by the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission. Persons desiring to become a sworn law enforcement oficer in North Carolina must successfully complete this course in its entirety and pass a state exam. This course consists of 668 hours of training including classroom and practical skills. To qualify for admission, an individual must meet the same requirements as those mandated by the NC Criminal Justice Standards/NC Sherifs’ Standards Commission for a sworn law enforcement oficer. Requirements: Prospective students must contact Ron Hill at (336) 386- 3292 or Sandy Wall at (336) 386-3202 for an interview appointment and to receive the application packet. Course tuition will be waived through a law enforcement agency sponsorship. Students may also attend by paying the tuition personally. Radar Initial Certification This course is a commission mandated course accredited by the NC Criminal Justice Standards Commission. This course is designed to provide the student with the skills to proficiently perform essential functions as a radar operator. Only sworn certified law enforcement oficers may enroll in this 40-hour course. Radar, Time Distance, Lidar Recertification These courses are required for recertification in speed measurement by the NC Criminal Justice Standards Division. Courses consist of 16 hours of training and are scheduled throughout the year. Commission Mandated In-Service These courses are required for annual In-Service Training by NC Criminal Justice Standards Commission/NC Sherifs’ Standards Commission. Courses vary in hours of training and are scheduled throughout the year. Detention Officer Certification Date, Time & Location TBA Contact Ron Hill at (336) 386-3292 or Sandy Wall at (336) 386-3202 for scheduling information. MANUFACTURING AND TRADES Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. Certified Production Technician – NC Back To Work Class Prepare for an entry-level position in manufacturing. Certified Production Technician (CPT) is a nationally recognized credential through the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council. Earn four certifications, Safety, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Processes, Maintenance Awareness, and the CPT credential. Financial assistance may be available. Cost: $183 Sept 9 – Nov 20, TTh, 8:30am-2:30pm Location: SCC, J-107 CFC Freon Certification This 15-hour course is designed to be a training course for HVAC technical personnel to assist in meeting EPA-mandated requirements related to Air Quality Standards. It will prepare students for the CFC Freon Certification examination which will be given on the last day of class. Cost: $71 Dec 1 – Dec 10, MW, 6pm-9pm Location: SCC, K-117 MEDICAL /NURSING www.surry.edu/health Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Call (336) 386-3423 for more information. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): Nurse Aide Level I This course prepares the student to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Students may seek employment in a variety of healthcare settings. Upon successful completion of the CNA I course and the certification exam, the student will be listed on the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation Nurse Aide I Registry. Current cost for the certification exam is $101. This is a 188 hour course. Note: Registration is currently open for all students. Payment is due upon registration. New students must register in person by coming to J-120 (Corporate and Continuing Education Ofice). Current or returning students may register on line by going to www. surry.edu and clicking on Knight Life. Cost: $183 plus $53* for urine drug screening and criminal background check. Virginia students will have an additional $10 fee for this service. (*cost subject to change) July 7 – Dec 1, MW, 5:30pm-9:45pm Saturday Dates (8am-3pm): 7/19, 8/9, 8/30, 10/4, 10/25, 11/8 Location: SCC, J-205 July 9 – Dec 3, MW, 5:30pm-9:45pm Saturday Dates (8am-3pm): 7/26, 8/9, 8/30, 10/4, 10/25, 11/8 Location: Yadkin Center, 204 July 16 – Nov 19, MW, 8am-3pm Location: SCC, J-205 July 17 – Dec 9, TTh, 5:30pm-9:45pm Saturday Dates (8am-3pm): 8/2, 8/16, 9/13, 9/27, 10/25, 11/8 Location: Elkin Center, 102 need to provide all parts and materials necessary to complete the rebuild. Cost: $183 Aug 19 – Dec 11, TTh, 6pm-9pm Location: SCC, V Building Truck Driver Training Surry Community College, in cooperation with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, is ofering daytime truck driver training courses at the Yadkin Center of SCC. For additional information contact Dr. Wayne C. Matthews at (336) 386-3584 or matthewsw@surry.edu. Upholstery: Commercial & Automotive Bring your upholstery project and learn to tear down a piece of upholstered furniture or automotive seat. Then, completely restore it by repairing or rebuilding the frames, replacing parts, and selecting and replacing fabric. This is an entirely hands-on class that requires lifting and the use of sewing machines and cuting tools. Call (336) 386-3618 for more information. Cost: $183 Aug 11 – Dec 8, MW, 9am-1pm Location: Pilot Center Aug 11 – Dec 8, MW, 5:30pm-9:30pm Location: Pilot Center Aug 12 – Dec 9, TTh, 5:30pm-9:30pm Location: Pilot Center Violin-Making I / Luthier This class is offered to the student willing to commit a minimum of a year of work toward making a violin from scratch. All skill levels are welcome. Each student will select wood from a tonewood dealer, make templates, sharpen and grind tools, carve, bend, shape and inlay their own instrument. Tools provided. Cost of materials extra. Cost: $299 Sept 10 – Dec 17, W, 9am-3pm Location: CPS, Mount Airy Sept 10 – Dec 17, W, 4pm-10pm Location: CPS, Mount Airy Welding – NC Back To Work Class The class will cover three welding processes: SMAW (Stick), GTAW (TIG), and GMAW (MIG). Tuition assistance may be available for qualified applicants. Cost: $183 Aug 25 – Nov 26, MTWTh, 8am – 12pm Location: SCC-S Building Woodworking and Cabinetmaking This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental techniques of cabinetmaking and woodworking. Students are allowed to choose a project of their choice. Cost: $183 Aug 4 – Dec 15, M, 8am-1:30pm Location: Center for Public Safety, Mount Airy TRADES CONTINUING EDUCATION (CEU) CLASSES Pre-registration and pre-payment required. North Carolina requires professional tradesman to obtain yearly continuing education units. Surry Community College ofer CEUs for motor vehicle inspectors, electricians, heating\air technicians, and plumbers. These classes are ofered upon approval of the appropriate licensing board for CEUs toward license renewal and are not sponsored by the boards. All classes require that students have the current code book. Books will be available in the SCC Bookstore. Electrical Contractor Renewal Initial (8 hours) or Recertification (4 hours) Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. Cost: $71 Sept 13, Sat, 8am-5pm Location: Pilot Center Nov 18 & 20, TTh, 6pm-10pm Location: SCC-J103 18 Continuing Education www.surry.edu Go check out our FREE Small Business Seminars on pages 14-15 FIND YOUR FUTURE AS A NURSING ASSISTANT Register for CNA I and CNA II Classes July 23 – Dec 17, MW, 5:30pm-9:45pm Saturday Dates (8am-3pm): 8/9, 8/23, 9/20, 10/11, 11/8, 11/22 Location: Pilot Center, 110 July 24 – Dec 16, TTh, 5:30pm-9:45pm Saturday Dates (8am-3pm): 8/16, 9/6, 9/27, 10/11, 11/1, 11/15 Location: SCC, J-205 July 30 – Dec 8, MW, 8am-3pm Location: Elkin Center, 102 July 31 – Dec 4, TTh, 8am-3pm Location: Pilot Center, 110 Certified Nursing Assistant II (CNA II): Nurse Aide II This course prepares the student to perform more complex skills for patients or residents. Those skills are approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Upon satisfactory completion of the CNA II course, the student will be listed with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Current cost of the Nurse Aide II listing is $24. This course is a 192 hours course. Prerequisites: High school diploma or HSE, current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR, and a current North Carolina Nurse Aide I. Note: Proof (copies) of the above pre-requisites will be required on the first day of class. Cost: $183 plus $53* for urine drug screening and criminal background check. Virginia students will have an additional $10 fee. (*cost subject to change) July 21 – Dec 17, MW, 5:30pm-9:45pm Saturday Dates (8am-3pm): 8/9, 9/6, 9/27, 10/11, 11/1, 12/6 Location: SCC, J-211 Aug 5 – Dec 4, TTH, 8am-3pm Location: SCC, J-211 Phlebotomy I (Hybrid) This course prepares the student to work in hospitals and physician ofices, as well as privately owned laboratories. The course is in two parts. The first part is 96 hours of didactic and lab. The second part (Phlebotomy II) is 100 hours of clinical. The student will be given a designated clinical site and will perform learned skills while under the supervision of a preceptor. Pre-requisites: High school diploma or HSE, CNA I and II, or proof of one of filing commercial claims, insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and Workers’ Compensation. New ICD 10 coding will be included in this course. Upon completion, students should also be able to utilize MS Windows and the Internet to efectively retrieve billing-related information and updates. This is a 156 hour course. Students may seek certification in coding after taking this course. Note: Medical Terminology is strongly recommended for this course. Good computer skills are a MUST. A limited number of seats are available for this class. Cost: $183 July 14 – Dec 3, MW, 6pm-10pm Location: SCC, J-107 Medical Terminology (Hybrid) This course is an introduction to the study of the structure of medical words and terms. Emphasis is placed on defining commonly used prefixes, suffixes, root words, and their combining forms. Program content covers the basic human anatomy and physiology for all systems, elements of medical terms and names of major diseases, including terms used in physical exams, operative procedures and diagnosis. Cost: $183 July 29 – Oct 21, TTh, 6pm-10pm Location: SCC, J-107 MOTORCYCLE SAFETY Pre-registration and pre-payment required. NC Motorcycle Safety Program’s Basic Rider Course The basic course teaches the skills necessary to operate a motorcycle in traffic. This course consists of both classroom and driving range activities. Motorcycles are provided for the BRC course. Each site has a limited supply of helmets in various sizes. If possible, bring your own helmet to the riding portion of the course. The course consists of 22 hours of training. The Friday evening classroom session is conducted in J-114. The remainder of the course is conducted at the Emergency Services Training Center behind the baseball field of Comer Blvd. in Dobson, N.C. 19 www.surry.edu Fall Schedule 2014 the following: comparable credentials such as CMA, EMT-I, RN, or LPN, or documented previous experience working as a phlebotomist or experience performing venipunctures. Please bring proof of pre-requisites upon registration. NOTE: Upon successful completion of both parts, the student will be prepared to sit for their national certification exam. The cost of this exam is $135. Phlebotomy Registration will be held on Friday, July 18, 2014 at 9:00am in the lobby of the Corporate and Continuing Education Office (J building). There is a limited number of seats available for this class. Cost: $183 plus $69 for urine drug screening and criminal background check. Virginia students will have an additional $10 fee. Aug 5 – Oct 23, TTh, 6pm-10pm Location: SCC, J-211 Pharmacy Technician This course prepares students to work under the supervision of a pharmacist in a hospital or retail pharmacy. Topics covered include drug classification, drug distribution, anatomy and physiology in relationship to disease with an emphasis on drug therapy, and laws and regulations basic to pharmacy practice. NOTE: Students who complete this course successfully may sit for a national certification exam through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). This is a 96 hour course. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Prerequisite: High school diploma or HSE required for the certification exam. Cost: $183 Aug 12 – Oct 30, TTh, 6pm-10pm Location: SCC, J-201 Medical Coding and Billing (Hybrid) This course prepares an individual for entry level healthcare billing and coding positions. Course topics can include but are not limited to the roles and responsibilities of this position, managed health care, life cycle of an insurance claim, legal and regulatory considerations, coding regulations, reimbursement issues, claims instructions, medical terminology, Note: Please call (336) 386-3473 or (336) 386-3403 for schedule and registration information. Cost: $160 (price subject to change) NOTARY PUBLIC This two night, seven hour course prepares students to become a Notary Public in North Carolina. Topics include notary qualifications, guidelines, and processes for notarizing documents. After passing the course test, students are eligible to submit an application to the Secretary of State to become a notary. Note: In order to take this class, students MUST live/work in NC, be at least eighteen (18) years old, possess a high school diploma or HSE, be able to read/write English, have no felony convictions (some misdemeanors apply), and have a valid driver’s license or NC State ID. Cost $71 Textbook $27.25 (subject to change) Aug 26 & 28, 6pm-9:30pm Location: SCC Dobson, A-121 Sept 23 & 25, 6pm-9:30pm Location: Elkin Center, 113 Oct 28 & 30, 6pm-9:30pm Location: Yadkin Center, 217 Nov 17 & 19, 6pm-9:30pm Location: Pilot Center, 111 PERSONAL ENRICHMENT Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. Cake Decorating: Beginning New Morning Class! This is the perfect class for the beginning cake decorator. Students will learn new techniques each week on cake and icing recipes, tools of the trade, and basic decorating designs. Cost: $66 Supplies are an additional cost to the student. Sept 9 – Oct 28, T, 9am-12pm Location: Charles Stone Library, Pilot Mountain Yoga Tired muscles? Low energy? Yoga is a way to relax, stretch, and rejuvenate. Bring your yoga mat and spend an hour on yourself! Cost: $39 Aug 18 – Dec 8, M, 5pm-6pm Location: SCC, J-115 PHOTOGRAPHY / PHOTOSHOP Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. DSLR Cameras: Getting To Know Your Camera This 8-hour/4-week mini course will help you improve on your skills and become more proficient with your DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex) camera. From choosing the right equipment to understanding what it takes in geting the right shot, we will help increase your passion and proficiency in these two areas of capturing images. Please be aware this class is taught more from a DSLR camera perspective. We ask that you be familiar with your camera and that you bring your camera’s operation manual to class. This is the first class in a series taught by Boyce Shore, Master of Photography (www. boyceshore.com). Cost: $39 Sept 9 – Sept 18, TTh, 6pm-8pm Location: Pilot Center Improving Your Photographic Skills Series: Fall Foliage/ Exploring the Night During the four sessions and eight hours of instruction, the students will experience a flexible class time due to the topic and nature of this learning series. We will meet for our first class to discuss three field trips that will be the next three classes. We will be receiving input for determining the interest and traveling wishes of the class members. Students will explore the diferent angles, lighting and compositions of landscapes and fall designs as well as capturing night time images of cities, buildings and homes in the areas along with the night skies. Students should be equipped with a DSLR camera with interchangeable lenses (more than one lens is Cake Decorating & Event Planning Learn how to be the hostess with the “mostess!” Students will learn baking and basic cake decorating. Other topics covered will be event planning, quantity cookery, rules and regulations, party planning and more. This is the class for the person who likes to entertain but needs a litle help with the details. Cost: $66 Supplies are an additional cost to the student. Sept 8 – Oct 27th, M, 6pm-9pm Location: Yadkin Center Introduction to Guitar: Part I A class for the true beginner! With determination and practice, you will be playing songs on your guitar by the end of the class. You will learn: the anatomy of the guitar; how it works and why; basic fundamentals; string names; how to hold and tune your guitar; posture, chords, strumming techniques; reading chord charts; and more. Dominic McManus, professional guitarist from Nashville, will be the instructor. Supplies needed: acoustic guitar, tuner, guitar picks, 3-ring binder, and a pencil. Cost: $79 Sept 16 – Nov 4, T, 6pm-8pm Location: Pilot Center New Morning Class! Sept 17 – Nov 5, W, 9am-11am Location: Pilot Center Fundamentals of Guitar Soloing Want to expand your soloing and improvisational skills on the guitar? This 8-week class will focus on guitar scales, what they are and how to use them. Learn to play beter blues solos, country solos, rock solos, bluegrass solos and more. Learn diferent types of scales and how to apply them to your playing. Learn to use your ear and play with style and heart. Supplies needed: acoustic guitar, tuner, guitar picks, 3-ring binder, and a pencil. Cost: $79 Sept 25 – Nov 13, Th, 6pm-8pm Location: Pilot Center 20 Continuing Education www.surry.edu • Aug 8 - 10 • Aug 29 - 31 • Sept 5 - 7 • Sept 26 - 28 • Oct 3 - 5 • Oct 24 - 26 • Nov 7 - 9 21 www.surry.edu Fall Schedule 2014 recommended but not required) and a sturdy tripod for the night time events. And as always, students should be very familiar with the setings on their cameras. If not, one might be interested in the “Geting to Know your DSLR Camera” that will be taught in September. Cost: $39 Oct 20 – Nov 10, M, 6pm-8pm Location: Pilot Center Class will meet the first night to discuss field trips. The following class dates and times may vary. Basic Photographic Photoshop During this class, we will learn the basic core techniques and skills for a photographer using Adobe Photoshop software – setting up your workspace, how to load tools, actions, presents and brushes for maximum productivity; learn to use layers, image enhancement and retouching, color cast removal; corrections, brushes and tools; and much more. Cost: $39 Sept 13, Sat, 8:30am-2pm Location: SCC, E-144 Intermediate Photographic Photoshop In this class, students will begin the process of analyzing a print/image to not only determine how to improve it, but also develop the steps to proceed without changing the original file and the most eficient steps to complete the process. Instruction will include soft focus and sharpening techniques, to minimize lines on older faces (history magic); amazing tricks to make head swaps easy; eye enhancements for beautiful eyes; slimming and trimming extra pounds, rolls, bulges and jowls; and the finishing touch for portraits incuding dramatizing techniques or the soft touch; removing or neutralizing sunburn; liquefy and much more. Cost: $39 Sept 27, Sat, 8:30am-2pm Location: SCC, E-144 To best utilize and get the most from these Photoshop classes, students should acquire a graphic tablet and pen. One company name, and the one used by most, is the Wacom tablets. Please visit www.BoyceShore.com or email Boyce@BoyceShore.com for more information. With over 200 hours of schooling in Photoshop and puting it to practice for the past 10 years, the instructor will get you headed in the correct direction for your career in Photography and image manipulation. “Learning to get it right before you ‘click the shuter’ is the key to being a great photographer, but knowing how to properly use Photoshop is the technological DARKROOM of our day!” - Boyce Shore M.Photog.Cr. “You don’t take a photograph, you make it!” - Ansel Adams SPANISH Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Call (336) 386-3229 for more information. Practical Spanish Practical Spanish I will prepare English-speaking people to speak and understand basic Spanish found in routine conversational exchanges in daily life. Continue building your vocabulary with Practical Spanish II. Practical Spanish I Cost: $71 Sept 9 - Oct 16, TTh, 6pm-8pm Location: Elkin Center Practical Spanish II Cost: $71 Oct 21 – Dec 4, TTh, 6pm-8pm Location: Elkin Center TAXIDERMY Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Call (336) 386-3618 for more information. Fish, Reptiles, Small Game and Life-size Our Summer-Fall taxidermy class covers both fish/reptiles and small game/life-size mounts. Topics include skinning, fleshing, tanning and drying of skins of fish and small to large mammals. The correct use, alteration and rebuilding of purchased manikins and other parts will be covered also. Cost: $183 Aug 9 – Dec 6, S, 8:30pm-3:30pm Location: Pilot Center Instructor: Teddy Speas Taxidermy Advanced Techniques and Special Topics Our advanced taxidermy class is open to advanced taxidermists, past students or those currently enrolled in one of our other taxidermy courses. Participants may work on any project of their choice and receive individualized instruction as needed. Cost: $183 Aug 13 – Dec 4, WTh, 6pm-9:30pm Location: Pilot Center • Computer Based Testing • New Test Format • New Subject Content • 4 Subject Tests Instead of 5 Call Today! Mary White (336) 386-3261 Jennifer Pardue (336) 386-3398 community c o llegeTM www.surry.edu Finish Your Adult High School Equivalency (GED) NEW in 2014 Apply for Curriculum Programs Online www.surry.edu Complete an Application for Admission. An application is available online at www. surry.edu. It is recommended that you submit your application at least 30 days before you register for classes. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Every student should submit this application to see if they qualify for federal aid, including loans. It is available at www.fafsa.edu.gov. When asked for your school’s code, the code for Surry Community College is 002970. (Note: Financial Aid application priority date is October 1st for Spring Semester, March 1st for Summer Semester, and June 1st for Fall Semester). Request official transcripts from your high school or obtain HSE (High School Equivalency) scores. If applicable, submit official transcripts from any other colleges you atended. All official transcripts are required before you can oficially begin a program of study. This can take a few weeks, so make the contacts now to allow the school or agency enough time to mail to: Ofice of Admissions Surry Community College 630 South Main Street Dobson, NC 27017 Take the Surry Community College placement test. The placement test may be waived if qualifying SAT or ACT scores or transferable college level English and math classes are submited. Learn more at www.surry.edu. A-Z Curriculum Programs Accounting Credentials Ofered: AAS, C Designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting profession. Using the “language of business,” accountants assemble and analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations. Salary: $35,730 Advertising & Graphic Design Credentials Offered: AAS, C Employment with graphic design studios, advertising agencies, printing companies, department stores, a variety of manufacturing industries, newspapers, and businesses with in-house graphics operations. Salary: $44,830 Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Credentials Ofered: AAS, D, C Work with residential and light commercial systems, including start-up, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or installation. Salary: $43,880 Associate in Arts Credentials Ofered: AA Transfer Degree Degree available online. This transfer program allows students to design an individual course of study, taking the first two years of general education credits toward a Bachelor of Arts Degree. This is a good option for those who want to explore various areas in the humanities and social sciences. Salary: N/A Associate in Science Credentials Ofered: AS Transfer Degree This degree allows students to take the first two years of general education credits toward a Bachelor of Science Degree, and is equivalent to the general education requirements for the bachelor’s degree at a senior institution. Salary: N/A Automotive Systems Technology Credentials Offered: AAS, D, C Employment as an automotive services technician in dealerships and repair shops - diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Salary: $36,710 Business Administration Credentials Ofered: AAS, C Degree available online. Fundamental business functions and processes in business organizations in the global economy, with employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions, and small to large business and industry. Salary: $37,200 Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology Credentials Ofered: D, C Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames. Salary: $38,850 Community Spanish Interpreter Credentials Ofered: C Provide communication access in interactive and interview setings. Work in education, business, government and medical environment. Salary: $42,420 Computer Information Technology Credentials Ofered: AAS, C Employment in entry-level positions in systems maintenance, troubleshooting, support and training, business applications design and implementation (and in organizations with opportunities for on-going training and advancement). Salary: $46,620 Computer-Integrated Machining Credentials Ofered: AAS, D, C Employment as machining technicians in high-tech manufacturing industries, specialty machine shops, fabrication industries, and high-tech or emerging industries such as aerospace, aviation, medical, and renewable energy. Salary: $39,570 Construction Management Technology Credentials Ofered: AAS Degree available online. Employment in the construction industry as a project manager, superintendent, foreman, or estimator. Salary: $84,410 Construction Technology: Carpentry Credentials Offered: D, C Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood. May also install cabinets, siding, and drywall. Salary: $40,500 Cosmetology Credentials Ofered: AAS, D, C Employment in salons and spas performing professional imaging, hair design, chemical processes, skin care and nail care, as texture specialists, educators and numerous other branches in the field of skin, hair and nails. Salary: $23,140 Criminal Justice Technology Credentials Offered: AAS Degree available online. Work in the law enforcement, corrections, and security fields. Positions include police oficer, deputy sherif, county detention oficer, state trooper, parole surveillance oficer, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist. Salary: $56,130 AA = Associate in Arts AFA = Associate in Fine Arts AGE = Associate in General Education AS = Associate in Science AAS = Associate in Applied Science D = Diploma C = Certificate Key for Credentials Ofered in A-Z Table Fall Semester Starts August 15th Spring Semester Starts January 7th Summer Semester Starts May 18th 2014 - 2015 22 1 2 3 4 Nursing: Associate Degree (ADN and LPN-ADN) Credentials Offered: AAS Provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, physicians’ offices, industry, and community agencies. Salary: $66,220 Nursing Assistant Credentials Ofered: C The Nursing Assistant curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed health care professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages. Salary: $24,890 Nursing: Practical Nursing (PN) Credentials Ofered: D Provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, physicians’ ofices, industry, and community agencies. Salary: $41,920 Ofice Administration Credentials Ofered: AAS, D, C Administrative support geared to the demands of a dynamic, computerized workplace. Employment opportunities in business, government, and industry, range from entry-level to middle management. Salary: $32,840 Paralegal Technology Credentials Ofered: AAS, C Assist lawyers by conducting research, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Salary: $47,570 Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Credentials Ofered: AAS Assess, plan, organize and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and decrease or prevent deformity of patients sufering from disease or injury. Salary: $53,360 Viticulture and Enology Credentials Ofered: AAS, D, C Work in various areas in the grape growing and wine making industry such as vineyards, wineries, and related sales and services. Salary: $34,790 Welding Credentials Ofered: D, C Employment as an entry-level technician in welding and metalworking industries and in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, and quality control. Salary: $36,720 Sources for salary information obtained from O*NET. www.onetcenter.org. Criminal Justice Technology: Latent Evidence Concentration Credentials Ofered: AAS Employment in a variety of criminal justice organizations especially in local, state, and federal law enforcement and correctional agencies. Salary: $54,360 Digital Media Technology Credentials Ofered: AAS The Digital Media program prepares students for entry-level jobs in the digital design and multimedia industry. Students learn about multimedia, computer programming, information architecture, and client/ server technologies using both Internet and non-network based media. Salary: $63,160 Early Childhood Associate Credentials Ofered: AAS, C Work with children from infancy through middle childhood in various learning environments, including child development, child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start programs, and programs for school-age children. Salary: $27,570 Electrical Systems Technology: Electrical Concentration Photovoltaic Concentration Credentials Ofered: AAS, D, C Employment in the electrical/electronics field assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical/ electronic systems in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Salary Range: $39,600 - $50,510 Electronics Engineering Technology Credentials Ofered: AAS, C Employment as an electronics engineering technician, field service technician, maintenance technician, electronic tester, or production control technician to design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, or modify electronic components and systems. Salary: $58,540 Engineering Design Technology Credentials Ofered: C Produce drawings of mechanical parts, components of mechanical systems, and mechanisms. Employment in mechanical areas such as manufacturing, fabrication, research and development, and service industries. Salary: $51,520 Entrepreneurship Credentials Ofered: AAS, C Students will learn the skills necessary for employment and growth as self-employed business owners. Coursework prepares graduates to make informed business decisions and apply entrepreneurial concepts, funding and innovation/marketing. Salary: $96,430 Fine Arts Credentials Ofered: AFA Transfer Degree This degree allows students to take the first two years of general education credits toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. For this transfer program, careers could include any in the fine arts industry, depending on the focused area of study the student pursues at a four-year institution. Salary: N/A General Education Credentials Ofered: AGE General education with emphasis on intellectual growth and personal enrichment; includes an introduction to the liberal arts in a program that can be tailored to student interests rather than to specific technical or professional requirements. Salary: N/A Horticulture Technology Credentials Offered: C Work in a garden center or nursery, or as an entrepreneur caring for the growing and marketing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants. Horticulture also incorporates the principles of art and design as in architectural landscaping. Salary: $70,110 Mechatronics Engineering Technology Credentials Ofered: AAS, D, C Prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, robotic, and other electromechanical systems used in advanced manufacturing. Graduates should be qualified for employment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing including assembly, testing, startup, troubleshooting, repair, process improvement, and control systems, and should qualify to sit for Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) mechatronics or similar industry examinations. Salary: $47,910 Medical Assisting Credentials Ofered: AAS Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Work is performed under supervision of a physician. Salary: $29,610 Medical Ofice Administration Credentials Ofered: AAS, D, C Degree available online. Work as a transcription secretary, hospital unit secretary, records clerk, insurance form preparer, or patient accounting clerk. Employment with medical ofices, HMOs, laboratories, or manufacturers and suppliers of medical equipment. Salary: $33,820 Fall Programs 2014 23 Orientation Dates for Spring: January 5 & January 6th Registration Dates for Spring: Current Students: November 2nd New Students: November 23rd Orientation Dates for Fall: Aug. 6-8 & Aug. 11-12 Registration Dates for Fall: Going on Now! Last day to add a class is Aug. 1. Classes start Aug. 15. Call (336) 386-3264. For Business Office Use Only CCE REGISTRATION COURSE NAME SECTION/ID NUMBER COURSE DATE/S COURSE TIME COURSE LOCATION COURSE DAYS INSURANCE For Office Use Only INSTRUCTOR SEMESTER BILL TO For Office Use Only COURSE TUITION TECHNOLOGY FEE BOOK FEE BOOK REFERENCE # TOTAL CHARGES PAYMENT OPTIONS CASH/MONEY ORDER TUITION WAIVER [Check the appropriate waiver at the bottom of this form (**)] CHECK - MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO SURRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE – PLEASE INCLUDE DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER ON CHECK DEBIT CARD TYPE OF CARD: VISA MASTERCARD EXPIRATION DATE (MONTH/YEAR): CREDIT CARD TYPE OF CARD: VISA MASTERCARD EXPIRATION DATE (MONTH/YEAR): CARD #: (Debit/Credit) SECURITY #: (ON REVERSE SIDE OF CARD) STUDENT SIGNATURE FOR DEBIT/CREDIT CARD DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER SIGNATURE OF CCE REPRESENTATIVE CORPORATE & CONTINUING EDUCATION REGISTRATION FORM SSN/STUDENT ID LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME HOME ADDRESS: STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP COUNTY STATE OF RESIDENCE TELEPHONE NUMBER DATE OF BIRTH GENDER (CIRCLE ONE) ETHNIC (CIRCLE ONE) HOME: WORK: CELL: (MONTH) (DAY) (YEAR) M-MALE F-FEMALE WHITE AMERCIAN NATIVE BLACK HISPANIC ASIAN HAWIIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER EMPLOYMENT CIRCLE HIGHEST GRADE COMPLETED R Retired E1 Employed 1-10 hrs per wk UN Unemp-not seeking emp E2 Employed 11-20 hrs per wk US Unemp-seeking emp E3 Employed 21-39 hrs per wk FT Full-time employed E4 Employed 40 or more hrs per wk PT Part-time employed 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 --GED 13-AHS 14-1 yr Voc Diploma 15-2 yr Associate Deg 16-4 yr Bachelors Deg 17-Masters/Higher **TUITION WAIVER – CHECK IF APPLICABLE CEPFR – Paid Fireman CEVFR – Volunteer Fireman CEPRS – Paid EMS/Rescue Squad CEVRS – Volunteer EMS/Rescue Squad CEPLW – Paid Law Enforcement CEHRD – HRD CECPR – Paid County School Employee STUDENT SIGNATURE STUDENT EMAIL ADDRESS DATE Corporate & Continuing Education Division ~ 630 South Main Street ~ Dobson ~ North Carolina ~ 27017 ~ www.surry.edu Registration for Corporate & Continuing Education Only (Classes listed on Pages 8-21) **Federal Aid is not available for these classes* Mail: Surry Community College, Corporate and Continuing Education, 630 South Main Street, Dobson, NC 27017 Walk-in: Bring your registration form along with payment to the J-Building, Room 120. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fax: Download and print a copy at www.surry.edu/Programs/CorporateContinuingEd.aspx Fax to: (336)386-3691 24 2 classes every 8 weeks 2 nights per week 2 years to have your degree community c o llegeTM Get Your College Transfer Degree in Surry Community College is now o ering the College Transfer Associate Arts Degree in an innovative scheduling format. Students will be able to take 2 college transfer classes every 8 weeks and complete their college transfer degree in just 20 months. • Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6 to 8:50 p.m. • 50% instruction in class and 50% of instruction online • Fall registration going on now. Classes begin August 15. Interested students should contact Sabra Long at 336-386-3276 or longs@surry.edu. www.surry.edu CCP is a high school program offered at Surry Community College for students who want a head start toward a college education. CCP is available to any North Carolina high school junior or senior who attends a public or private high school or is home schooled and meets the eligibility requirements. Students get to choose from various College Transfer or Career Technical Education pathways. www.surry.edu (336) 386-3358 Free College Tuition! community c o llegeTM 630 S. Main Street Dobson, NC 27017 www.surry.edu Residential Postal Customer NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE PAID DOBSON, NC PERMIT NO.10 27017 Residential Postal Customer community c o llegeTM Registration Open Now! Orientation Dates: August 6-8 & 11-12 New Students must register for classes prior to registering for orientation. Call Student Services to schedule an appointment. Registration Fall Surry Community College Classes Start Aug. 15 community c o llegeTM www.surry.edu For more information, please contact Student Services at (336) 386-3264. Last day to add a class is August 1st |
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