lifelong learning & workforce development YOURYOUR SPRING 2017 NONCREDIT FUTURESKILLS COURSES Gardner | Leominster | Devens | Online Register at mwcc.edu/noncredit table of contents: Registration Information, Policies & FAQs 3 Workforce Training 4 REGISTER Computers & Technology 6 ONLINE Crafts, Arts, & Hobbies 9 mwcc.edu/noncredit Fitness & Wellness 10 Languages 12 Music, Dance & Meditation 12 Personal Interest 14 Photography 15 Professional Development 16 Test Preparation 16 Theatre 21 Advanced Manufacturing 22 Human Resources 26 Business Analytics 27 Management & Leadership 27 Microsoft® Office Professional Series 28 Personal Skill Builders 29 Retail Smarts 31 Safety Training 32 Writing, Authors & Publishing 34 Online Courses 36 High School Equivalency Test (HiSET™) 38 Mail in Registration Form 39 Policies & FAQs PAYMENT: Payment is due at time of registration. Students will be withdrawn from how to register course if payment is not received prior to the first class meeting. ONLINE: mwcc.edu/noncredit (No registration fee) REFUND POLICY: Prior to 48 hours before first class meeting = 100% refund. WITHDRAWAL POLICY: PHONE: 978-630-9525 A course that meets five times or less: $10 registration fee per semester • If you withdraw from the course after the first class, no refunds will be given A course that meets six times or more: MAIL: MWCC Lifelong Learning & • If you withdraw from the course before the end of third class meeting, Workforce Development a 50% refund will be received (less cost of books/materials) 444 Green St. • No refunds will be given after the third class meeting Gardner, MA 01440 • Complete registration form (last COURSE CANCELLATIONS: MWCC reserves the right to cancel courses that are page) under-enrolled, to change times and locations when necessary, and to substitute • Include a check/money order instructors, if needed. If a course is cancelled by MWCC, full refunds are granted. payable to MWCC for course SENIOR CITIZENS: Senior citizens 60 and over, eligible for a tuition/fee discount, may • Include $10 registration fee per register on a space-available basis. The following conditions apply: semester • Register within seven days prior to the start of a noncredit course • The course will be reduced by 50% IN PERSON: Stop by the Gardner, • Online courses are not eligible for a fee reduction Leominster, or Devens Campus • Textbooks costs are not eligible for a fee reduction • Payment is required at the time of • Registration fee is non-waivable registration • Waiver form must be submitted with proof of age to apply fee reductions • Registration is not complete until transacted/confirmed TUITION WAIVERS FOR COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EMPLOYEES: Commonwealth of Massachusetts employees with approved tuition waivers, tuition • $10 registration fee per semester remission, or tuition vouchers may register for the approved noncredit course with the Director of Workforce Development. • Tuition waivers, tuition remission or tuition vouchers do NOT apply to special how to find us programs or online courses • Individuals with tuition waivers are responsible for the cost of all materials, fees d DEVENS and/or books One Jackson Place • Tuition waiver forms are obtained through Human Resources 27 Jackson Road • Completed and approved tuition waivers must be applied to your student Devens, MA 01434 account by submitting it to the Students Account Office 978-630-9569 • Register within seven days prior to the start of a noncredit course • Waivers are not applicable on third party courses f FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTER 444 Green Street ENROLLMENT RECORDS: Noncredit courses, workshops and programs are designed for educational, vocational, personal interests and professional reasons. Gardner, MA 01440 • MWCC does NOT maintain a permanent or official noncredit enrollment record 978-630-9212 • The college can provide an attendance confirmation letter only during the term/ g semester that the course is taken GARDNER • Students should contact 978-630-9525 or [email protected] 444 Green Street Gardner, MA 01440 INCLEMENT WEATHER AND EMERGENCY CLOSING POLICY–ALL MWCC CAMPUSES: 978-630-9525 Closing/delay information is available through the following sources: • Television • Radio l LEOMINSTER • Telephone • Website 100 Erdman Way Closings/delays are usually determined by 6AM for day classes and 3PM for evening Leominster, MA 01453 classes. However, weather conditions may require cancellations at other times. 978-630-9810 WHO CAN REGISTER: Anyone 18 years of age and older unless otherwise stated in the w WEB course description. Please call the office for more information. mwcc.edu/noncredit REGISTRATION FEE: One time/semester [email protected] • $10 Registration fee if you register by phone, mail, or in person • Free with online registration BECOME A NONCREDIT INSTRUCTOR: DISABILITY SERVICES: If you have a disability and may require accommodation(s) to Apply online to the noncredit participate fully in a program, please contact 978-630-9120. instructor pool at jobs.mwcc.edu; AGREEMENT: By finalizing payment for any noncredit course at MWCC, you search for “noncredit” acknowledge reviewing MWCC’s Code of Student Conduct (catalog.mwcc.edu/policiesrulesandregulations), and agree to abide by all policies and procedures as detailed in the College Catalog and Student Handbook. AA/EEO Institution | MC136-04 Rev:Dec16 3 WORKFORCE TRAINING Mount Wachusett Community College’s Division of Workforce Development has been delivering high quality corporate instruction & workforce development training at the most affordable prices for businesses in the North Central Massachusetts service area for over 40 years. TRAINING FOR BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Help your organization perform better, stronger and faster with MWCC’s customized, affordable business training that offers convenient schedules and locations. Our solutions provide relevant, applied programs that result in measurable growth throughout your entire organization. MWCC Workforce Development’s training solutions serve many industry sectors: • MANUFACTURING: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Logistics, Facility Design & Operation, Quality Systems, Quality Control & Inspection, OSHA Safety Training • MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS: Project Management, Leadership Skills, Supervisory Skills, Management Skills, Training & Evaluating Employees, Business & Technical Writing • HUMAN RESOURCES: Recruitment & Selection, Legal Side of HR Practices, Performance Appraisals, Performance Management, Diversity, Successful Interviewing, Manager Training, Employees Training • MARKETING & SALES: Direct Marketing Techniques, Customer Service Excellence, Writing & Implementing a Marketing Plan, Social Media, Building and Closing the Sale, Effective Sales Management, Presentation Success • ACCOUNTING & FINANCE: Accounting Essentials, Budgeting, Finance for Non- Financial Managers, Financial Analysis, Project Risk & Cost Analysis • INFORMATION SYSTEMS: MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher), IT Project Management • SKILL BUILDING & ESL: Workplace English as a Second Language, Business Writing When English is a Second Language, Basic Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, Keyboarding, Command Spanish • WORKPLACE SUCCESS SKILLS: Time Management, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Work Ethics, Organizational Policies & Procedures COMPANY MINI RETREATS Choose any course in this bulletin and MWCC can combine it with breakfast, luncheon, and/or dinner, and host the event for your group. Packages are limited only by your imagination. Need customized training to meet your company’s specific needs & schedule? Contact the office of Workforce Development at 978-630-9575 or [email protected] 4 TRAINING FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR MASSACHUSETTS COMPANIES Help your business achieve the next level of success. MWCC offers training anywhere and anytime, including free training needs analyses, and free grant writing assistance to help pay for your training. Specialized assistance is available in banking, biomanufacturing, business, healthcare, and manufacturing. The Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) is a Massachusetts state fund enacted into law in July 1999 and financed entirely by Massachusetts employers. Its purpose is to provide funding resources to Massachusetts businesses and workers to train current and newly hired employees. Businesses are eligible if they have paid into the program through paying unemployment insurance. Here are some general provisions of the program: PROGRAM TYPE Express Grants Direct Access Program General Program Grants Encourages employer Encourages small Addresses smaller-scale & labor organizations, companies to quickly training needs by making PROGRAM PURPOSE training providers, or a & easily access training slots available free consortium of such entities off-the-shelf training of charge to train workers BUSINESS SIZE Up to 100 employees Up to 100 employees Any size $3,000/employee up to Up to $250,000 to deliver Free training in $30,000/year customized training ASSISTANCE pre-approved courses for off-the-shelf (must be completed within without applying for a grant training courses two years) Applications are accepted No application required. Short, online application: on a rolling basis and APPLICATION For more information visit commcorp.org decisions are made within commcorp.org 60 days: commcorp.org WORKFORCE TRAINING FUND INFORMATION SESSIONS Friday, February 24, 2017 | 8:30AM–10:30AM | Gardner Campus Monday, May 22, 2017 | 12PM–2PM | Devens Campus Hosted by: Workforce