Good management is the key to success in any endeavor that involves multitasking people, resources, and/or time.  Begin one of these trainings today for a manageable, stable, and successful tomorrow.

     High School Seniors: Get a Start on those College Applications Now!
     Nonprofit Management - Making a Difference
     NxLevel Enterpreneurial Training - SBDC (not CE)
     Personal Financial Health

Nonprofit Management - Making a Difference

Bob Over

Fee: $175, 9 classes

TUES, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

   September 16 – November 11
            A limited number of $125 scholarships will be offered. 
            For more information call the instructor, Bob Over, at 764-7077
This unique class will be an interactive, reality based, educational experience. It is designed to both increase the skill level of those professionals and Board Members already in the nonprofit sector, while providing a necessary and proven skill-set required for those participants who have an interest in, or are considering nonprofit management as a possible career choice. The course will emphasize creative approaches, effective and proven strategies and necessary administrative skills for achieving organizational goals. Examples of course content include: strategic master planning, community based and foundation fundraising (where the money is and now to get it), board development, building community support through innovative marketing techniques and creatively designed special events, public and media relations and working with our legislator (Representative Ellen Roberts) to effect policy change. Well known and influential decision makers who are recognized as experts from our area and from the state level have been invited as guest speakers to present throughout the course. Fall 2007 was the first time “Nonprofit Management, Making a Difference” was offered, and the course filled to capacity. Early registration is advised. The Fall 2008 course has been strategically re-designed to support the specific needs of nonprofit organizations in our area. Bob Over, MS, a Managing Partner of “Partners for Dynamic Solutions,” has 35 years of successfully managing and growing nonprofit organizations on national, state-wide and community based levels. His concentration has been on designing and implementing creative strategies that provide the means for growing program capacity, building organizational strength and long term sustainability, as well as designing and directing multi-million dollar campaigns and building new facilities. Special emphasis has been on working with organizations that have a strong desire to grow and offer urgently needed services and opportunities to their community.

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Personal Financial Health

Felicia Libo, MA

Fee: $29, 1 class

SAT, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon

   September 20

This hands-on workshop is designed to help you make positive changes in your financial life using simple yet effective ideas and techniques you can use immediately. Take stock of your current situation, learn why psychology and money is so important on a personal and cultural level, explore ways to develop a simple yet effective financial plan, prevent and eliminate debt, and set goals to keep your financial life on a healthy course. Felicia Libo, MA, is a professional counselor enrolled in the Accredited Financial Counselor program through the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE), a non-profit organization promoting improved personal financial management, education, and training. She has over eight years experience as a counselor and writer, over 10 years experience helping individuals and organizations with their finances, and is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.

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High School Seniors: Get a Start on those College Applications Now!

Pam Jacobs

Fee: $24, 1 class

THUR, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

     September 25

The senior year is already a stressful time for students, and applying to college often adds to that stress. Why not get a head start on those college applications? The focus of this workshop is to help students get organized and get going on the application process before school begins in the fall. Topics discussed will include how to develop a list of appropriate colleges, which tests to take or retake, the application process and strategy, the essay, the resume, preparing for college visits and interviews, and how to locate scholarship opportunities and other sources of financial aid. Helpful handouts will be provided. The session will be taught by Pam Jacobs MEd, LPC, Director of College Planning Services and a former teacher and high school counselor with over 25 years of experience working with college bound students. The class is most suitable 12^th graders but anyone may attend.