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February 22, 2008Davidson County Community College Uptown Lexington Education Center will offer the following Basic Skills and Continuing Education classes beginning March 17, 2008. These classes are featured in the Spring 2008 Continuing Education Courses Registration Guide on pages 18 - 35. For additional information, please call 238-0969. Please refer to the CID number when registering for your class.
The following 3 courses are fee waived (FREE) to those that are unemployed, have been notified of an impending layoff or meet eligibility requirements. To those that do not qualify for free classes, the classes are available for a nomianal charge. Call the Davidson Campus at 336.249.8186, ext. 6245 for more information about the follwing fee-waived (FREE) courses:
Keyboarding - CID # 11699
This beginner’s course teaches the components and functions of the computer keyboard. Emphasis is placed on the keyboard mastery and typing technique. This course is fee waived (FREE) to those who are unemployed, have been notified of a layoff, or meet eligibility requirements.
Uptown Lexington Education Center $60 March 4 – April 10
Tuesday 2:15 - 5:45 p.m.
Thursday 2:15 - 5:15 p.m., 39 hours
Instructor: I. Morris Technology Fee: $5
Computer Skills for Today’s Workforce: Beginner – CID #12049
A beginner course designed to introduce computers and computer terms, develop a moderate level of basic computer-use skills, develop e-mail capabilities, and develop skills in navigating the internet and using search engines. Students need to bring a USB Flash Drive to the second class. Information on what type to purchase will be given at first class. This course is fee waived (FREE) to those who are unemployed, have been notified of a layoff, or meet eligibility requirements.
Uptown Lexington Education Center $60 April 1 – May 6
Tuesday, Thursday 2:15 – 5:15 p.m., 33 hours
Instructor: J. Phelps Technology Fee: $5
Computer Skills for Today’s Workforce: Advanced – CID #12053
This course is a follow-up for those that have completed the Computer Skills for Today’s Workforce: Intermediate course. This course will include Microsoft Excel, Access and an introduction to PowerPoint. Students need to bring a USB Flash Drive to the second class. Information on what type to purchase will be given at first class. This course is fee waived (FREE) to those who are unemployed, have been notified of a layoff, or meet eligibility requirements.
Uptown Lexington Education Center $60 April 7 – May 12
Monday, Wednesday 2:15 – 5:15 p.m., 33 hours
Instructor: Staff Technology Fee: $5
Digital Photography and Photo Editing: Advanced – CID #12143
This course is a continuation of the skills and techniques learned in Digital Photography. The course includes practical, hands-on examples that will show you how to apply the professional tools and techniques in photo editing software that are most helpful to photographers. Photography topics will include exposure, customized settings, and color balance. Students will enjoy the simplified, step-by-step instructions. Students will also learn how to use web resources in regard to data transfer, storage, and image output. Students should be comfortable using a computer.
Uptown Lexington Education Center $55 April 5 – May 10
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 24 hours
Instructor: Matt Huntanar Textbook: Approx. $25
Technology Fee: $5
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Designed to instruct adults of all ages who did not complete their education through the public schools. Course work is done in the areas of basic reading, English, math, spelling, and writing. Classes for non-readers are available. Helps prepare adults who want to earn an Adult High School Diploma or GED. Students work at their own rate and receive individual help and guidance as needed. There is no registration fee and books are furnished free. Students may enroll at any time.
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
General Educational Development (GED)
Designed as a means for adults to obtain a high school diploma credential.
Individuals take the GED exams to demonstrate high school level
competencies in English, social studies, science, reading, and math. Preparation is on an individualized basis. The GED program is sponsored by the American Council on Education; the GED is the legal equivalent of a North Carolina High School Diploma. The only cost is a $7.50 GED testing fee.
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Davidson County Community College -- a comprehensive community college established in 1958 -- provides quality educational programs and services to prepare people in Davidson and Davie counties for enhanced employment and educational opportunities. During the 2004-2005 academic year, the College provided more than 16,000 individuals with instruction. The College is committed to enhancing the ability of individuals and organizations to live, earn, cope, change, survive, succeed, and prosper through perpetual, lifelong learning experiences. These learning experiences create choices and enhance opportunities for education and employment, thereby providing viable means to improve the quality of life in the community.
Directions
From Greensboro: take Business 85 South to Main Street in Lexington, turn left on East 1st Street
From Salisbury: take Business 85 North to Main Street in Lexington, turn right on East 1st Street
From Winston-Salem: follow U.S. Hwy 52 South to Hwy 64 East, turn right onto West Center in Lexington before merging onto Business 85 North, turn left on Salisbury Street, turn left on 1st Street
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