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1 2 | Visit us online at Community College offers a number of pathways to help you prepare for a new career! You can get the skills and knowledge you need by enrolling in a non-credit program, or earn college credits through one of our degree or certificate programs. Perhaps you are not sure what people do or how much money they earn in certain careers? Would you like to know how many jobs are predicted to be available in a particular industry? Or maybe you are unsure whether receiving a non-credit career certification or license would be right for you?

2 Visit to explore a variety of career opportunities, their associated job descriptions, and salary and employment trends. Complete a career assessment for additional guidance. Still not sure? Visit for more career resources and Westchester Friends and Neighbors:Welcome to Westchester Community College s Division of Workforce Development and Community Education Spring 2018 Catalog. Now is the perfect time to prepare for a new career, update your current workplace skills, or enjoy our enrichment and leisure programs.

3 Our classes are available on your schedule: day, evening, weekend, and online. All of our courses are taught by seasoned instructors who have professional experience and credentials in their workforce programs provide an opportunity to gains the skills required to enter a career, upgrade your current portfolio, or prepare for an industry certification in a new and growing field. Programs prepare participants with the workplace competencies required for careers in a variety of industry sectors including advanced manufacturing, information technology, real estate, insurance, and healthcare.

4 Program completers are eligible to take industry recognized certification examinations from organizations such as Microsoft, the National Healthcareer Association, the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), and the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals. Whether you want to become a medical assistant, phlebotomy technician, IT professional, notary public, water distribution operator, or prepare for licensure in the insurance or real estate fields, we have programs tailored to address your career also offer a wide variety of options for lifelong learning, personal development and enrichment.

5 Courses are available for you to explore the arts and local Westchester lore, learn a new craft or a performing art, celebrate Women s History Month, photograph the wonders of Grand Central Station, consider holistic health options, or visit Untermyer Gardens in Yonkers and learn about its history and horticulture. For those with culinary interests, the award winning A Taste of Westchester restaurant series may be just right for you. Please join us and become part of our stimulating and exciting community of B.

6 WisellVice-President, Workforce Development and Community EducationWELCOME!Visit us online at | 3 CAREER & WORKFORCE TRAININGC areers in in Specialized Fields ..4 Careers in Real Estate ..7 Careers in Insurance ..9 Careers in Healthcare ..9 Careers in Writing & Publishing ..12 Continuing Professional Education ..12 Computers ..13 Digital Arts ..20 Career Exploration ..22 Business, Work & College Success ..24 Corporate Training ..25 Learning Online ..26 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTS ustainability & Green Living.

7 27 Writing Center ..28 Nature & the Environment ..29 Languages ..32 Mainstream ..33 Collegium ..34 Local Lore & History ..34 Historical Explorations ..36 Celebrating Women s History Month ..38 Culture & Society ..39 Performing Arts ..41 Finances & Retirement Planning ..44 Taste of Westchester ..46 Food & Wine Appreciation ..53 Health & Wellness ..54 Sports & Fitness ..56 Exploring the Inner You ..57 Special Interest ..59 Arts & Crafts ..61 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ..65 Campus Map ..69 Customer Information.

8 70 Registration Form ..71 Refund Policy ..71 Non-credit classes in this brochure, unless otherwise noted, are intended for adult students (18+) Email us at register, call 914-606-6830 or visit us at OF CONTENTS EASY WAYS TO REGISTER5 PHONEFAXMAILONLINEIN PERSONSEE PG. 71 FOR DETAILSFACULTY SPOTLIGHT JOSEPH M. MESSINAJ oseph is a mechanical engineer from the ceramics industry. Joseph earned his Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Manhattan College, and his Master s Degree in Business Administration from Mercy College.

9 Hopeful for the future of manufacturing and STEM careers in the Hudson Valley, he continues to guide, advise, and support initiatives designed to cultivate these areas. 4 | Visit us online at RequiredCAREERS IN BUSINESSI ntro to the Food Truck BusinessAre you thinking about operating a food truck? Join us as the operators of Walter s Hot Dogs food trucks guide you through a step-by-step introduction to the food truck business. Explore creating a business plan, building a food truck, opening the business, marketing and branding, and making a career out of it.

10 Includes a walk-through and demonstration of the food truck from the famous Walter s Hot 2092, 1 Wed., Feb. 21, 6:00-9:00 pm, Room TBD, $35. G-C Baca and K Woodward. #13497 Import/Export A to Z Basic methods for importing or exporting goods, including how to deal with customs, foreign quota requirements, airlines and freight charges, letters of credit, banks, and how to get the goods to your local distribution 2002, 2 Tues., May 1 & 8, 7:00-9:00 pm, KNC-5, $50. P Batra. #12948 Entrepreneurship: Start Your Own Business Learn practical, behind-the-scenes information on how to start a successful, home-based, second income business that can become full-time.