CHECK THE START DATES
FOR OUR EXCITING PROGRAMS:
September
September 23 First Step To Computers
September 23 So You Want To Be An Entrepreneur
September 29 Choosing & Sustaining Healthy Relationships
September 29 Excel For Windows Introduction
September 30 Domestic/Relationship Violence
October
October 1 mPower Your Life
October 1 Navigating Your Way Through Family Court
October 7 How To Start Your Own Day Care Center
October 9 How To Become A Consultant
October 11 Non-Profit Management
October 13 Effective Parenting Skills Training
October 14 Entrepreneurship Training Course (HUB)
October 16 Crocheting
October 21 Non-Profit Business Law Seminar
October 23 The Art Of Self-Publishing
November
November 3 How To Create A WEB Page
November 8 Grant Writing: Developing a Funding Plan
November 11 Expungement of Criminal Records
November 11 PowerPoint Introduction
November 12 Effective Communication Skills
December
December 4 SURVIVE: Self-Defense for Women
December 8 Access for Windows/Intro
Call for more information:
Anger Management Workshops
Identity Theft Workshop
Immigration Law Seminar
Leadership Defined: Got Leadership?
Saturday Seminars ~ 3rd Saturday of every month
Self Employment Assistance (SEA) Program
YouthBuild ECC
Wall Street Comes to Newark (The Stock Market)
ACCESS FOR WINDOWS/INTRODUCTION
Monday & Wednesday, December 8, 10 & 15 ~ 3 Sessions
5:00-8:00 pm ~ Tuition: $87.75 ~ Fee: $15
This introductory course will provide students with the basic concepts and applications of Microsoft Access. The curriculum includes database concepts, terminology, usage of tools, database design, table and form creation, simple queries, calculating fields and introduction to reports.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
ANGER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
(Court Ordered/Mandatory)
Batterers Intervention Program (BIP) ~ TBA ~ 26 Sessions
(On-Going, call for the next class)
6:00-8:00 pm ~ Tuition: $507 ~ Materials: $15
Facilitated by two licensed therapist, 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 to learn skills to control their anger, hence personal accountability for their THOUGHTS EMOTIONS and ACTIONS. The goal is to increase the safety of victims, their families and the community from repeated acts of domestic violence.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
ANGER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
TBA ~ 4 Sessions (On-Going, call for the next class)
6:00-8:00 pm ~ Tuition: $78 ~ Materials: $15
Anger is a completely normal human emotion however when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems at work, in your personal relationships, affecting overall quality of your life. Out of control anger can make you feel like you’re at the mercy of an unpredictable and volatile emotion. This workshop intends to help you understand and control anger. Ages 18+
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
CHOOSING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
Monday, September 29 & October 6 ~ 2 Sessions
6:00-8:00 pm ~ Tuition: $39
Many intimate relationships fail because of unrealistic notions about love. Participants explore the values, expectations and strengths that contribute to their ability to sustain a healthy relationship. Learn problem-solving techniques for handling inevitable conflicts.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
CROCHETING
Thursday, October 16 – November 20 ~ 6 Sessions
6:00 – 8:00 pm ~ Tuition: $117 ~ Materials: $15
This workshop will teach you the basics: how to read crochet patterns, begin basic stitches (chain, single, half, double, treble and slip). Start to create scarves, ponchos, etc.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
DOMESTIC/RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE:
How To Identify & Respond To It
Tuesday, September 30 – December 16 ~ 40 hours ~ 12 weeks
5:30 - 8:30 pm ~ Tuition: $390 ~ Materials: $25 ~ 4.0 CEUs
This course will teach students to identify the basic dynamics of relationship violence as well as provide a foundation for understanding healthy relationship styles and conflict resolution skills. Basic counseling techniques will be taught to provide students with skills for helping those affected by domestic violence. Community resources and legal remedies will also be covered. 4 CEUs.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Wednesday, November 12 – December 3 ~ 4 Sessions
6:00 – 8:00 pm ~ Tuition: $78 ~ Fee: $15
Explore the importance of communicating effectively and how to express 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.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
EFFECTIVE PARENTING SKILLS TRAINING
Monday, October 13 – November 17 ~ 6 Sessions
6:00 – 8:00 pm ~ Tuition: $117 ~ Fee: $15
Feeling tired and frustrated? Having difficulty coping with the stress of parenting? Well, we have developed a training course just for YOU! These six Monday sessions are 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.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
Every Monday, starting September 8
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Job hunting is a full-time job - be prepared with professional assistance! Two-hour workshops. Job Search Techniques, Résumés/Cover Letters, Interviewing, and much more! No appointment necessary. Admission free.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING COURSE (HUB)
Tuesday, October 14 – December 2 ~ 8 Sessions
6:00 - 9:00 pm ~ Tuition: $234 ~ 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!
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
EXCEL FOR WINDOWS INTRODUCTION
Monday & Wednesday, September 29 – October 29 ~ 10 Sessions
5:00 pm- 6:30 pm ~ Tuition: $146.25 ~ Fee: $15 ~ 1.5 CEUs
Microsoft Excel is a powerful versatile spreadsheet program. This course will teach students to combine numbers, text, graphs and charts on a single screen and print to a single page. Students will learn to construct a spreadsheet, graph data, and create macros and more. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of the Windows environment.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
Tuesday, November 11 - 25 ~ 3 Sessions
6:00 - 8:00 pm ~ Tuition: $58.5 ~ Materials: $15
This seminar will provide valuable information on the importance of having a clean criminal record; describe and discuss types of offences 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.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
FIRST STEP TO COMPUTERS
Tuesday & Thursday, September 23 – October 23 ~ 10 Sessions
5:00 - 6:30 pm ~ Tuition: $146.25 ~ Fee: $15 ~ 1.5 CEUs
If you are working or looking for a position, or want to keep up with high tech society, this computer training course is designed for you. Learn how to operate a computer and perform word processing tasks efficiently in five weeks.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
GRANT WRITING: Developing A Funding Plan
Saturday, November 8 & 15 ~ 2 Sessions
9:00 am - 2:00 pm ~ Tuition: $97.50 ~ Materials: $15
Intended to teach participants how to research and write grant proposals. Key topics include grant research, identifying potential funding sources and proposal development. Prerequisites: knowledge of nonprofit organization purpose/function and ability to utilize the internet. Target audience: nonprofit organizations, schools, churches and hospitals.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
HOW TO BECOME A CONSULTANT
Thursday, October 9 ~ 1 Session
6:00 – 9:00 pm ~ Tuition: $29.25 ~ Fee: $15
Learn how to promote your service, manage yourself, get clients, create a consultant’s toolbox, write a letter of agreement, and set fees.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
HOW TO CREATE A WEB PAGE
Monday & Wednesday, November 3 – December 3 ~ 10 Sessions
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm ~ Tuition: $146.25 ~ Fee: $15
If you want the world to know about you and your business, you can create a homepage on your internet server.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
HOW TO START YOUR OWN DAY CARE CENTER
Tuesday & Thursday, October 7 - 16 ~ 4 Sessions
6:00 - 8:00 pm ~ Tuition: $78 ~ Materials: $15
Interested in starting your own Day Care Center? Learn essential information and requirements for Day Care start-up: New Jersey regulations, certification, and policies; resources necessary for successful maintenance and operation.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
IDENTITY THEFT WORKSHOP: Protection from Deception
TBA ~ Sign-Up for next class now ~ 1 Session
6:00 – 9:00 pm ~ Tuition: $29.25 ~ Materials: $15
Identity theft occurs when a person uses another person's personal information to take on that person's identity. Identity theft is much more than misuse of a Social Security number – it can also include credit card and mail fraud. In identity-theft cases, the victim often has to prove his or her innocence. If you think you may be a victim of identity theft or you want to learn how to protect your identity, then attend this seminar.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
IMMIGRATION LAW SEMINAR
On-going ~ call for her next class ~ 3 Sessions
6:00 – 8:00 pm ~ Tuition: $58.50 ~ Materials: $15
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. Facilitated by immigration law specialist attorney.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
LEADERSHIP DEFINED: GOT LEADERSHIP? Get the Skills You Need for Success at Work and Play!
TBA ~ Sign-Up for next class now~ 3 Sessions
Tuition: $58.50 ~ Materials: $15
Change starts within! If you’re looking to build a better leader within you, then hurry and climb aboard this ultimate leaderSHIP!!
A tremendous opportunity to participate in a 6-hour 3-part cruise that will provide you with cutting edge tools needed to have an immediate and ongoing impact on your life and those you LEAD and SERVE!
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
mPOWER YOUR LIFE: A Financial Skills Workshop For Women
Wednesday, October 1 – November 5 ~ 6 Sessions
6:00 – 8:00 pm ~ Tuition: NONE
Taking charge of your financial future is an essential step towards your life goals and plans. Topics to be covered include: Credit, Investments, Budgeting, Taxes, Wills and Estates and How to Climb the Financial Ladder. Here’s a free opportunity to learn the how and why of money management. Certificates awarded for completion of program.
SEATING LIMITED. MUST PRE-REGISTER.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH FAMILY COURT FOR CHILD SUPPORT, VISITATION AND CUSTODY MATTERS
Wednesday, October 1 ~ 1 Session
6:00 - 8:00 pm ~ Tuition: None
Navigating the legal system on issues of child support, custody and visitation in Family Court can be a daunting and often defeating experience. Learn the law and your legal rights regarding these issues from expert attorney, who will help you to fill out legal forms and file motions on your own behalf with their guidance.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
NON-PROFIT BUSINESS LAW SEMINAR: How to Start a Non-Profit Business
Tuesday, October 21 – November 4 ~ 3 Sessions
6:00 - 8:00 pm ~ Tuition: $58.50 ~ Materials: $15.00
Information on how to start, operate and maintain a small, non-profit business. Topics: Fundraising; Fiscal Management; Criteria for 501(c)(3); Professional Affiliations & Memberships[ps. Take with Grant Writing Workshop!
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT
Saturday, October 11-December 20 ~ 10 Sessions
9:00 am - 2:00 pm ~ Tuition: $457.50~ Materials: $15
Learn practical knowledge for nonprofit practitioners, (Executives, Managers, Board of Directors, Volunteers and Individuals interested in exploring a career in the nonprofit field). The workshop focuses on relevant and critical management areas including Governance, Leadership & Board Development, Strategic Planning, Advocacy, Budgeting/Fiscal Management, Human Resource Management, Fundraising & Grant Development, Technology, Marketing, and Organizational Evaluation. Participants who attend all ten sessions will receive a certificate upon completion.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
POWERPOINT INTRODUCTION
Tuesday & Thursday, November 11 – December 16 ~ 10 Sessions
5:00 – 6:30 pm ~ Tuition: $146.25 ~ Fee: $15 ~ 1.5 CEUs
Use PowerPoint for all your presentation needs, slides, overheads, and on-screen presentations. This course will cover views and tools, slides, working with text, clip art, using the chart tool, drawing objects, handouts, rearranging the presentation, printing and timesavers. Learn the tools you will need to create professional, compelling presentations quickly and easily!
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
SELF-EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE (SEA) PROGRAM
Monday - Friday, TBA ~ 6 weeks ~ 60 hours
9:00 - 4:00 pm
Want to start your own business? Now is the time! This six-week non-credit course will assist men and women who want to start a small business venture. Sixty (60) hours of training including: 
pre-business workshop; developing a business plan; record keeping for a small business; taxes for a small business; developing a marketing strategy; legal formations. If you are eligible for unemployment benefits you may be eligible for the Self-Employment Assistance Program. Contact your Employment Services Office.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
SENATOR LIPMAN SATURDAY SEMINARS FOR MINORITY/WOMEN-OWNED AND SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
3rd Saturday of the month starting September 20
9:30 am - 12:30 pm ~ Admission Free
Designed to provide information and networking opportunities for minority/women-owned and small business enterprises.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR WORKSHOP
Tuesday, September 23 ~ 1 Session
6:00 - 9:00 pm ~ Admission Free
Interested in starting a business of your own? Workshop provides information and resources for business development, personal assessment for business start-up, financial aspects of starting a business.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
SURVIVE: Self-Defense For The Thinking Woman
Thursday, December 4 - 18 ~ 3 Sessions
6:00 – 9:00 pm ~ Tuition: $87.75
The purpose of this course is to prepare you for an impending physical threat by moving and attacking a perpetrator. The classes will be devoted to the art of Non-Classical Kung-Fu tactics and techniques through individual and team drills, and other activities. You will get a total body cardio workout while you learn valuable practices to potentially save your life.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
THE ART OF SELF-PUBLISHING
Thursday, October 23 ~ 1 Session
6:00 – 9:00 pm ~ Tuition: $29.25
Find out what is involved in writing, printing and marketing a book yourself both in the traditional manner and on the Internet.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
YOUTHBUILD ECC
Monday – Friday, TBA ~ Sign-Up for next class now
Tuition: None
Provides construction skills training for young women and men (16 – 24 years old) for job opportunities in the trades. GED preparation, job/life skills, entrepreneurship and leadership skills are taught.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
WALL STREET COMES TO NEWARK;Get in on the Stock Market Game! Learn the rules and be a major player.
TBA ~ Sign-Up for next class now ~ 3 Sessions
6:00 – 8:00 pm ~ Tuition: $58.50 ~ Materials: $15
Do you want to stop working for someone else and your investments work for you? Then this workshop will provide a brief history of the stock market. Participants will be given the guidelines to selecting stocks. Research techniques shall 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 the stocks and make adjustments as appropriate.
BACK TO THE CALENDAR
