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Spring 2012 Course Catalog

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February
February 11 HOW TO WRITE A BUSINESS PLAN
February 15 FENG SHUI
February 21 EFFECTIVE PARENTING SKILLS TRAINING
February 21 SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR
February 22 LOSE WEIGHT - FEEL GREAT!
February 23 PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE
February 23 GOAL SETTING 101
February 27 HOW TO START YOUR OWN DAY CARE
February 28 FUNDRAISING FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
February 29 INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI
March
March 6 ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING COURSE (HUB)
March 8 REFLEXOLOGY
March 15 BANKRUPTCY LAW
March 19 THE ART OF SELF-PUBLISHING
March 19 COMO ASEGURAR SU FUTURO FINANCIERO/HOW TO SECURE YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE (Spanish-speaking only)
March 22 EXTENDED EXPLORATION OF REFLEXOLOGY
March 22 WRITING EFFECTIVELY
April
April 2 DOMESTIC/RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE PREVENTION TRAINING
April 4 HOW TO SECURE YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
April 5 HOW TO BECOME A CONSULTANT
April 5 HYPNOSIS WORKS
April 7 AROMATHERAPY
April 7 KICKBOXING
April 7 ZUMBA
April 10 EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
April 10 FIRST STEP TO COMPUTERS
April 11 YOGA
April 14 GRANT WRITING: DEVELOPING A FUNDING PLAN
April 17 WALL STREET COMES TO NEWARK
May
May 2 MANEJO DE LA IRA O ENOJO /ADULTO/ANGER MANAGEMENT (Spanish-speaking only)
May 5 GRANT WRITING II
May 8 NON-PROFIT BUSINESS LAW SEMINAR
May 15 WINDOWS WITH WORD - INTERMEDIATE
May 16 NOTARY PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR "NEW" AND "RENEWING" NEW JERSEY NOTARIES
May 19 NOTARY LOAN SIGNING AGENT: ADVANCED NOTARY PUBLIC TRAINING FOR NEW JERSEY NOTARIES
June
June 2 HOT HULA
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ANGER MANAGEMENT COURT ORDERED WORKSHOP
Batterers Intervention Program (BIP)

6:00pm-8:00pm ~ 26 Sessions (On-going call for next class)
Tuition: $520.00 ~ Fee: $15.00

Facilitated by two licensed therapists, the purpose of this workshop is to educate and counsel men who have been found by the court to have committed an offense of domestic violence and ordered to participate in a structured educational counseling program. The goal is to increase the safety of victims, their families and the community from repeated acts of domestic violence.

AROMATHERAPY

Sat., April 7 ~ 1 Session
11:00am - 12:30pm ~ Tuition: $15.00

This workshop will introduce the ancient healing art of Aromatherapy and the therapeutic value of essential oils. Topics covered will include how to incorporate aromatic essences into everyday living for improved health and spiritual growth.

MANEJO DE LA IRA O ENOJO /ADULTO
(Spanish-speaking only) 21 años en adelante

Wed. May 2 - 23 ~ 4 Sessions
6:00 - 8:00 pm ~ Matricula: $80

Este seminario está diseñado para ayudarle a entender y controlar la ira o enojo. Aprenderá a examinar estrategias para mantener la ira bajo control y aprenderá como reducir los efectos fisiológicos y emocionales que la ira causa.

BANKRUPTCY LAW

Mon., March 19 & 26 ~ 2 Sessions
6:00 - 8:00 pm ~ Tuition: $40
Materials: $15                       

Bankruptcy is a complicated process including Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Students will be taught how to avoid bankruptcy, how to file for bankruptcy and related laws.

COMO ASEGURAR SU FUTURO FINANCIERO/HOW TO SECURE YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
(Spanish-speaking only)

Mon., March 19 & 26 ~ 2 Sessions
6:00 - 7:30 pm ~ Tuition: $30

Este seminario esta designado para ofrecer informacion sobre la importancia de planear su futuro financiero. Manejo de deudas, ahorro, retiro etc.
DOMESTIC/RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE PREVENTION TRAINING

Mon. & Wed., April 2 - May 9
5:30 - 8:30 pm ~ 40 hours ~ 12 Sessions
Tuition: $400 ~ Materials: $25 ~ 4 CEUs

Domestic Violence is a widespread problem affecting about ¼ of all women at some point in their lives; 1 out of 4 women is battered in the United States. This course will teach how to identify the basic dynamics of relationship violence and provide a foundation for understanding healthy relationships and conflict resolution skills. Community resources and legal remedies will also be covered. 4.0 CEUs

EFFECTIVE PARENTING SKILLS TRAINING

Tue., February 21 - March 27 ~ 6 Sessions
6:00 - 8:00 pm ~ Tuition: $120


Six sessions filled with hands-on tools and techniques of effective parenting. This mini-course is designed for both two-parent and single parent households, grandparents and guardians.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING COURSE (HUB)

Tues., March 6 - April 24 ~ 8 Sessions
6:00 - 9:00 pm ~ Tuition: $240 ~ Materials: $15

Learn the essentials of developing and maintaining a profitable and successful business. We will provide you with extensive step-by-step methods that are crucial to the start-up and maintenance of a micro-business. Take that first action-step and register for the training YOU need to pave the way to business success!

EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

Tues., April 10 - April 24 ~ 3 Sessions
6:00 - 8:00 pm ~ Tuition: $60 ~ Materials: $15

Is your criminal record affecting your employment and housing opportunities? Then learn how to be free from your past. This seminar will provide valuable information on the importance of having an unsoiled criminal record; describe and discuss types of offenses and conditions that are eligible for expungement; identify candidates who may qualify for expungement; provide guidance to prepare petitions; and assist with the completion of expungement forms.

EXTENDED EXPLORATION OF REFLEXOLOGY

Thurs., March 22 - 1 Session
6:00 - 7:30pm - Tuition: $15.00

This workshop will review basic Reflexology techniques to include the Thumb Walk and location of reflex points. Students will experience more advanced techniques designed to help them enliven the spine, stimulate the sinuses and invigorate the brain.

FENG SHUI

Wed., February 15 ~ 1 Session
6:00pm - 8:00pm ~ Tuition: $20.00

The ancient art of geomancy – how objects are arranged and how energy flows, is explored. Aspects of Feng Shui can give simple "remedies" to create greater prosperity, relationships, health and much more in everyday life.

FIRST STEP TO COMPUTERS

Tues. & Thurs., April 10 – May 10 ~ 10 Sessions
5:15 - 6:35 pm - Tuition: $150 ~ Fee: $15 ~ 1.5 CEUs

For those who know nothing about computers. You will learn what computers can and cannot do, and how to operate a computer with confidence. 1.5 CEUs

FUNDRAISING FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Tues. and Thurs., February 28 & March 1 ~ 2 Sessions
5:30 - 7:00 pm ~ Tuition: $30 ~ Fee: $15

This seminar will focus on the basics of fundraising. Emphasis will be placed on the organization's fundraising readiness, planning, organizing and managing the campaign, funding sources and prospects, methods of solicitation and developing professional volunteers.

GOAL SETTING 101

Thurs., February 23 ~ 1 Session
6:00 - 9:00pm ~ Tuition: $30.00

Learn successful goal setting techniques to help you reach your personal and professional potential. This interactive course explores short and long term goals, as well as how to identify, set and achieve goals.
GRANT WRITING: DEVELOPING A FUNDING PLAN

Sat., April 14 – April 28 ~ 3 Sessions
9:00am - 2:00pm - Tuition: $150

This course will teach participants how to research and write grant proposals. Key topics include grant research, identifying potential funding sources, and proposal development. Target audience: non-profit organizations, school, churches, individuals, and hospitals. Take with Non-Profit Business Law.
GRANT WRITING II

Sat., May 5 – May 19 ~ 3 Sessions
9:00am - 2:00pm ~ Tuition: $150.00

Learn how to write an entire grant proposal from start to finish. Key topics include grant writing and proposal review. Target audience: non-profit organizations, school, churches, individuals, and hospitals. Prerequisite: Grant Writing: Developing A Funding Plan

HOT HULA

Sat., June 2 – June 23 ~ 4 Sessions
12:00 - 1:00pm ~ Tuition: $40.00

HOT HULA fitness® isolates your larger muscle groups, increasing strength and definition to your core. Inspired by the dances of the Pacific Islands, HOT HULA fitness® incorporates easy to perform dance movements set to the sounds of traditional Polynesian drum beats fused with funky Reggae music, resulting in a modern, hip fitness workout.

HOW TO BECOME A CONSULTANT

Thurs., April 5 ~ 1 Session
6:00 - 9:00 pm ~ Tuition: $30 ~ Materials: $15

Learn how to promote your service, manage yourself, get clients, create a consultant's toolbox, write a letter of agreement, and set fees.

HOW TO SECURE YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
Wed., April 4 & 11 ~ 2 Sessions
6:00 - 7:30pm ~ Tuition: $30.00

This workshop is designed to provide information and educate people about the importance of planning and providing for the future of their loved ones. Professionals will demonstrate how to maximize your personal savings, defer paying taxes, take control of your debts and protect what you own.

HOW TO START YOUR OWN DAY CARE
Mon., February 27 – March 19 ~ 4 Sessions
6:00 - 8:00 pm ~ Tuition: $80 ~ Materials: $15

Provides information on Day Care Center start-up, state regulations, certification, policy, and resources necessary to successfully maintain and operate a day care center.

HOW TO WRITE A BUSINESS PLAN
Sat., February 11 - 25 ~ 3 Sessions
9:00am - 2:00pm ~ Tuition: $150.00

Do you need to develop a business plan for your new business? Examine critical components of the business plan for new and expanding businesses, the sales and business strategies which reflect the market and other important forces.

HYPNOSIS WORKS

Tues., April 5 ~ 1 Session
6:00 - 9:00 pm ~ Admission Free

This interesting course is taught by a certified hypnotist. Learn how hypnosis, intuitive life coaching and mental training practices can help you to have the life of your dreams. Identify, develop and use your innate abilities for a successful life!

IMMIGRATION LAW SEMINAR

Tues., Wed., Thurs., April 10 - 12 ~ 3 Sessions
6:00 - 8:00 pm ~ Tuition: $60

Are you interested in Immigration and Naturalization Law? This seminar will provide valuable information on attaining legal status in the United States. You will receive information concerning classification of visas, temporary and permanent stay in the United States through family, employment and educational petitions. An immigration law specialist attorney facilitates this workshop.

INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI  

Wed., February 29 – April 4 ~ 6 Sessions
6:00 - 7:30pm ~ Tuition: $90.00

Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese health exercise that teaches balance, body awareness, peace and tranquility. The affects of practicing this subtle exercise include: a heightened self-awareness, stress reduction, blood pressure control, can improve immune system response, less body aches and pain and self-healing power. Participants will be introduced to the Yang Family 16 Forms of Tai Chi; a growing trend in alternative health care practice.

KICKBOXING

Sat., April 7 – May 12 ~ 6 Sessions
12:00 - 1:00pm ~ Tuition: $60.00

Kickboxing /fitness class offers non-contact training sessions that provide a total body workout aimed towards conditioning, toning and building cardiovascular fitness.

LEADERSHIP

Wed., February 15 ~ 1 Session
6:00 - 9:00pm ~ Tuition: $30.00

Regardless of employment position or title, a person can and should seek leadership roles. This course will introduce leadership principles.

LOSE WEIGHT - FEEL GREAT!

Wed., February 22 ~ 1 Session
6:00 - 8:00pm ~ Tuition: $20.00

Make a commitment to better health. Equip yourself with the tools that can change your life.

NON-PROFIT BUSINESS LAW SEMINAR

Tues., May 8 -29 ~ 4 Sessions
6:00 - 8:00 pm ~ Tuition: $80 ~ Materials: $15

Information on how to start, operate and maintain a small, non-profit business. Subjects covered: Fundraising; Fiscal Management; Criteria for 501 ©(3); and Professional Affiliations & Memberships. Target audience: non-profit organizations, schools, churches & hospitals. (Take with Grant Writing Workshop)

NOTARY LOAN SIGNING AGENT: ADVANCED NOTARY PUBLIC TRAINING FOR NEW JERSEY NOTARIES

Sat., May 19 ~ 1 Session
9:00am - 5:30pm ~ Tuition: $80.00 ~ Fee: $5.00

If you are currently a New Jersey Notary and are looking to further enhance your income, then you may consider becoming a Notary Loan Signing Agent. Learn how Notary Loan Signing Agents play an important role in the handling of loan documents packages for lenders, mortgage companies and other financial institutions. (Handbook required) 0.8 CEUs

NOTARY PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR "NEW" AND "RENEWING" NEW JERSEY NOTARIES

Wed., May 16 ~ 1 Session
5:30 - 9:30 pm ~ Tuition: $40 ~ Fee: $5

Currently, New Jersey does not require formal training for Notaries Public and as a result, current laws can be unknowingly violated. This workshop is designed to clarify New Jersey Notaries Public job duties, responsibilities and obligations as well as demonstrate prudent notary practices and skills that if followed can protect the notary, the employer, and the public in general. (Handbook required) 0.4 CEUs

PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE

Thurs., February 23 ~ 1 Session
6:00 - 8:00pm ~ Tuition: $20.00

This course explores the importance of communicating effectively as well as expressing yourself with style and clarity in any situation. This interactive workshop will cover successful communication and presentation techniques. Topics include reducing your fears, listening effectively, body language, your personal style and thinking fast on your feet. Participants will have an opportunity to practice their communication skills in a supportive and non-threatening environment.

REFLEXOLOGY

Thurs., March 8 - 1 Session
6:00 - 7:30pm - Tuition: $ 15.00

Introductory lecture concerning the basic concepts of reflexology designed to introduce some tools to use for relaxation and stress reduction in daily life.

SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR

Tues., February 21 ~ 1 Session
6:00 - 9:00 pm ~ Admission Free

This course provides information and resources for business development, personal assessment for start-up and financial aspects of starting a business.

THE ART OF SELF-PUBLISHING

Thurs., March 15 ~ 1 Session
6:00 - 9:00 pm ~ Tuition: $30 ~ Fee: $15

The ability to negotiate is a critical skill, especially in today's economic climate. Skilled negotiators generate more revenue, keep more profit and increase customer satisfaction. The purpose of this seminar is to create a learning environment where participants can enhance their negotiation skills.

WALL STREET COMES TO NEWARK: Get in on the Stock Market Game! Learn the rules and be a major player

Tue., Wed., Thurs., April 17 - 19 ~ 3 Sessions
6:00 - 8:00 pm ~ Tuition: $60 ~ Materials: $15

Do you want to stop working for someone else and make your investments work for you? Then this workshop will provide you with a brief history of the stock market e. g. Dow Jones, NASDAQ, etc. Research techniques will be taught after which all participants will be guided to select companies and undertake research before making selections for their portfolio. Participants will monitor the performance of stocks and make adjustments as appropriate.

WINDOWS WITH WORD - INTERMEDIATE

Tues. & Thurs., May 15 - June 14 ~ 10 Sessions
5:15 - 6:35pm ~ Tuition: $150.00 ~ Fee: $15

This computer course is a hands-on next step to Windows and MS Word. It is designed for people who have completed an introductory course or who have a basic understanding of the computer. Upon completion, students will have a working knowledge of Windows and be able to create various kinds of documents using MS Word. Prerequisite: First Step to Computers or equivalent knowledge.

Prerequisite: First Step to Computers or equivalent knowledge.

WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP – Saturdays

Sat., February 4 - 25 ~ 4 Sessions - Admission Free!
9:00am - 12:00pm Register for all or any of them!

Intimate Partners and Relationship Violence Workshop, Why Do Men Batter Workshop, Friendship and Family Patterns Workshop, Healthy Relationships Workshop. A series of Saturday workshops, designed to promote education and empowerment pertaining to partner abuse and relationship violence.

WRITING EFFECTIVELY

Sat., March 24 ~ 1 Session
10:00am - 1:00pm ~ Tuition: $30.00

People in the business world – in the public and private sector – need to express themselves effectively in English. In this course, the writing process is broken down into twenty easy to follow steps that help participants get started, figure out what they want to say and organize their ideas and information in order to write clear, concise reports and letters.

YOGA

Wed., April 11 – May16 ~ 6 Sessions
6:00 -7:00pm ~ Tuition: $60.00

This is a spiritual discipline that aims to align your thoughts, words, and actions. Yoga is a whole-person practice that involves a conscious effort to think, speak, do and breathe with the right action. Because of the deep, mindful breathing that yoga involves, lung capacity can often improve.

ZUMBA

Sat. April 7 - May 12 ~ 6 Sessions
1:00 - 2:00pm ~ Tuition: $60.00

This is a dance fitness program that incorporates Latin rhythms. The combination of Latin and international music makes exercise fun. The Zumba program borrows from the following dance styles: cumbia, salsa, merengue, mambo, flamenco, cha-cha-cha, reggae ton, samba, belly dancing, bhangra, hip hop, and tango. Dancing can be fun again while burning calories and getting into shape.

 
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