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Continuing Education Spring Semester 2019 Visit our Website: www.bladencc.edu

Spring REGISTRATION begins, October 22 9am-2pm from 3:30pm- 6:00 p.m.

AND continues daily throughout the semester.

Register in Building 2, Second Floor

Due to limited space in some classes, early registration is encouraged!

REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE 1 to 24 hours $70.00 25 to 50 hours $125.00

51 hours or greater $180.00

Due to legislative action registration fees are subject to change.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

Mary Granger mgranger@bladencc.edu 910.879.5568

Stephanie Gonzalez sgonzalez@bladencc.edu 910.879.5539

Courses Times Days Fees Begins Ends Bldg-Room

Advanced EMT 7:00-10:00 TTH 264.00 Jan 8 May 15 20-123

Advanced EMT- Hybrid TBA TBA 264.00 Jan 8 May 15 BCFT Online

Advanced Medical Life Support 8:00-5:00 SSU 85.00 Feb 9 Feb 10 20-105

Bladen County Fire School 8:00-5:00 THFSSU 90.00 May 9 May 12 Main Campus

Bleeding and Shock 7:00-10:00 T 70.00 Jan 8 Jan 8 BCEMS

Bleeding and Shock 7:00-10:00 T 70.00 Jan 15 Jan 15 BCEMS

Bleeding/Shock, Operations, Cardiac

Arrest 8:00-1:00 M 70.00 Mar 11 Mar 11 Etown VFD

Bleeding/Shock, Operations, Cardiac

Arrest 8:00-1:00 M 70.00 Mar 12 Mar 12 Etown VFD

Bleeding/Shock, Operations, Cardiac

Arrest 8:00-1:00 M 70.00 Mar 13 Mar 13 Etown VFD

Career Exploration, Identification and

Certifications: WIN:CRC 5:30-8:30 TTH *180.00 Jan 15 Apr 16 White Oak

Career Exploration, Identification and

Certifications: WIN:CRC 10:00-1:00 MWTHF *180.00 Feb 11 Mar 28 2-207

Career Exploration, Identification and

Certifications: WIN:CRC 11:00-2:00 TTH *180.00 Feb 12 May 14 Tar Heel

Carpentry 5:30-9:30 MTWTH 181.00 Jan 2 Mar 6 13-101

Certified Paralegal 6:00-10:00 TTH 180.00 Jan 15 May 14 TBA

Computer Skills For Employment 9:00-12:00 MW *180.00 Mar 4 May 6 NC Works

CPR Instructor Course 8:00-5:00 SSU 74.00 Apr 20 Apr 21 20-105

Effective Teacher Training 5:30-9:30 MTW 70.00 Jan 7 Jan 16 2-202

Effective Teacher Training 5:30-9:30 MTW 70.00 Mar 11 Mar 20 2-202

Effective Teacher Training 5:30-9:30 MTW 70.00 May 6 May 15 2-202

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Courses Times Days Fees Begins Ends Bldg-Room

EKG Technician 8:00-3:00

8:00-5:00 TTH 180.00 Jan 8 May 10 20-108

EKG Technician 5:30-9:30 TTH 180.00 Jan 8 Apr 30 20-106

Electricity: Basic English 6:00-10:00 MTWTH 181.00 Jan 14 May 8 13-102

Electricity: Basic Spanish 8:00-5:00 S 181.00 Jan 12 May 11 13-106

Electricity: Level 3 8:00-5:00 S 181.00 Jan 12 May 11 13-102

EMS Instructor Methodology-Hybrid TBA M-SU 70.00 Mar 11 May 14 TBA Online

EMS Safety 8:00-5:00 F 85.00 Mar 12 Mar 12 20-123

EMT- Day 9:00-4:00 TTH 198.00 Jan 8 May 15 BCFT Rm 2

EMT- Night Hybrid 7:00-10:00 MW

Online 198.00 Jan 7 May 15 20-123

EMT Refresher-Hybrid TBA M-SU 180.00 Jan 8 May 15 20-123 Online

Geriatric Emergencies for EMS

(GEMS) 8:00-5:00 SSU 85.00 Apr 13 Apr 14 20-105

Hazmat/ Bloodborne Path 7:00-10:00 T 70.00 Apr 2 Apr 2 BCEMS

Hazmat/ Bloodborne Path 7:00-10:00 T 70.00 Apr 9 Apr 9 BCEMS

Healthcare Provider CPR 8:00 -1:00 S 74.00 Jan 19 Jan 19 20-105

Healthcare Provider CPR 8:00 -1:00 S 74.00 Feb 16 Feb 16 20-105

Healthcare Provider CPR 8:00 -1:00 S 74.00 Mar 16 Mar 16 20-105

Healthcare Provider CPR 8:00 -1:00 S 74.00 Apr 20 Apr 20 20-105

Healthcare Provider CPR 8:00 -1:00 S 74.00 May 11 May 11 20-105

IMC: NC Fast Phase II 5:30-8:30 MTTH 125.00 Mar 25 Apr 30 6-117

Immunological Emergencies 7:00-10:00 T 70.00 May 7 May 7 BCEMS

Immunological Emergencies 7:00-10:00 T 70.00 May 14 May 14 BCEMS

Intro to Career Exploration 5:30-9:30 MW *70.00 Jan 7 Jan 9 White Oak

Intro to Career Exploration 10:00-2:00 TTH *70.00 Feb 5 Feb 7 2-207

Intro to Career Exploration 11:00-2:00 TTH *70.00 Feb 5 Feb 7 Tar Heel

Intro to Human Services: DSS Phase I 5:30-8:30 MTTH *125.00 Feb 4 Mar 11 6-117

Intro to Medical Office 1:30-5:30 MTWTH *70.00 Jan 7 Jan 15 2-207

Intro to Pharmacy Technician 5:30-9:30 T/Hybrid *70.00 Jan 15 Jan 26 2-207

Introduction to Phlebotomy 8:00-3:00 MTWTH *70.00 Jan 14 Jan 17 1-114

Keyboarding for the Workplace 9:00-1:00 MW *181.00 Feb 27 Apr 17 TBA

Mechatronics Part 1 8:00-12:00

9:40-11:30

TTH

MWF 181.00 Jan 9 May 13

13-103

13-107

Mechatronics Part 1 5:30-9:30

5:30-8:10

TTH

MW 181.00 Jan 9 May 13

13-103

13-107

Mechatronics Part 2 8:00-11:40

8:00-9:30

TTH

MWF 181.00 Jan 9 May 13

13-107

13-103

Mechatronics Part 2 6:00-9:35

5:30-7:50

TTH

MW 181.00 Jan 9 May 13

13-107

13-103

Mechatronics Part 3 8:00-11:40

8:00-11:40

TTH

F 181.00 Jan 9 May 13

12-105

12-109

Mechatronics Part 3 6:30-10:00

6:30-10:00

TTH

MW 181.00 Jan 9 May 13

12-105

12-109

Medical Billing & Coding I 5:30-7:30 T/Hybrid 180.00 Jan 17 Apr 18 2-207/Hybrid

Medical Billing & Coding II 7:35-9:35 T/Hybrid 180.00 Jan 17 Apr 18 2-207/Hybrid

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Courses Times Days Fees Begins Ends Bldg-Room

Medical Office Assistant 1:30-5:30 MTWTH 180.00 Jan 16 May 15 2-207

Medication Adm. Aide 8:00-4:30 MTW 70.00 May 13 May 15 6-118/119

Nurse Aide I 8:00-3:30 MTWTH 239.00 Jan 7 Mar 4 6-118/119

Nurse Aide I 5:30-9:30 TWTH 239.00 Jan 8 May 2 6-118/119

Nurse Aide I 8:00-3:30 MTWTH 239.00 Mar 11 May 2 6-118/119

Nurse Aide II 5:30-9:30 MTW 289.00 Jan 14 May 6 20-106

Nurse Aide I Refresher 8:30-3:00 F 125.00 Jan 18 Mar 8 6-118/119

Paramedic- Hybrid (Semester I) TBA M-SU 264.00 Jan 8 May 15 20-123, Online

Paramedic- Precepting Pt2 BCEMS M-SU 180.00 Jan 8 May 15 Online

Paramedic Refresher TBA M-SU 180.00 Jan 8 May 15 20/123, Online

Pharmacy Technician 5:30-9:30 T/Hybrid 180.00 Jan 29 Apr 18 2-207

Phlebotomy 8:00-3:00 MTWTH 289.00 Jan 22 May 10 1-114

Plumbing 6:00-10:00 MTWTH 181.00 Jan 2 May 8 13-101

Plumbing 8:00-6:00 S 181.00 Jan 5 May 11 13-104

Prehospital Trauma Life Support 8:00-5:00 SSU 85.00 Jan 12 Jan 13 20-105

Responding to the Field Code 7:00-10:00 T 70.00 Mar 5 Mar 5 BCEMS

Responding to the Field Code 7:00-10:00 T 70.00 Mar 12 Mar 12 BCEMS

Tactical Emergency Combat Care 8:00-5:00 SSU 85.00 Mar 16 Mar 17 BCFT 101

Transport Consideration/ Operations 7:00-10:00 T 70.00 Feb 5 Feb 5 BCEMS

Transport Consideration/ Operations 7:00-10:00 T 70.00 Feb 12 Feb 12 BCEMS

Welding 6:00-10:00 MTWTH 181.00 Jan 7 May 9 12-109

* Students who are unemployed, have received notice of lay-off, or meet income eligibility requirements may take the introductory courses at no cost.

Human Services Exploration: DSS Caseworker

This 50 hour course covers skills and strategies designed to provide employability skills training and career

exploration for the role of Income Maintenance Caseworker within the Department of Social Service (DSS).

Students will learn entry-level skills required to be a DSS Income Maintenance Worker, basic computer and

keyboarding skills, interviewing skills, resume writing skills, workplace success skills, DSS and NCFast

terminology, and FNS application in the NCFast system.

Stephanie Gonzalez 910.879.5539 or sgonzalez@bladencc.edu

Career Exploration, Identification and Certification: Find your Career!

Careers Soft Skills

WIN: NCRC is a tutorial, which will help you pass the NCRC test. National Career Readiness Certification

(NCRC), increase your opportunities for employment.

Administrative Office Procedures

Archiving and Records

Management

Basic Bookkeeping

Customer Service Specialist

Human Resource Management

Dependability

Information Processing

Adaptability

Global and Creative

Thinking Lifelong Learning

Communication Strategies

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork And

Team Building

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

NCCER develops standardized construction and maintenance curriculum and assessments with

portable credentials. These credentials are tracked through NCCER’s registry that allows

organizations and companies to track the qualifications of their craft professionals and/or check the

qualifications of possible new hires.

NCCER offers curricula in over 70 different craft areas and more than 80 different assessments.

When you successfully complete training at Bladen Community College, an NCCER Accredited

Educational Facility, NCCER will record in the NCCER’s Registry System your completions and

issues the appropriate credentials. It is these portable, industry-recognized credentials that many

industry leaders look for when making employment decisions.

For more information contact: Stephanie Gonzalez 910.879.5539 or sgonzalez@bladencc.edu

Bladen Community College – An Affirmation Action/Equal Opportunity Institution

Property and Facility Maintenance Program The “Property and Facility Maintenance Program” provides the skills necessary to begin and carry to

completion, effectively and efficiently, the maintenance, repair of a commercial or residential property and

any government or industry facility.

The class consist of the acquisition of basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, drywall, HVAC and other

mechanical systems with the goal to repair or perform maintenance. The student will be awarded a

“Property and Facility Maintenance Certificate” from Bladen Community College, upon a successful

completion of the program. Call Stephanie Gonzalez 910.879.5539 for information about class dates and

times.

Bladen Community College

Now offering

NCCER credentialing courses

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Short-Term Careers Long-Term Rewards

Our short-term career programs are designed to provide new and/or upgrade current job-related skills. The training consist

of a series of courses that address skill competencies. These skill competencies will lead to a third-party recognized

credential. These short-term careers are available at an affordable fee or fee waived for qualified students. These courses

are conveniently delivered to meet the needs of our students. There are daytime, evening, weekend, internet and hybrid

classes. Call now for more information!

Stephanie Gonzalez 910.879.5539 sgonzalez@bladencc.edu

Courses Times Days Fees Begins Ends Bldg-room

Career Exploration, Identification

and Certifications: WIN:CRC 5:30-8:30 TTH *180.00 Jan 15 Apr 16 White Oak

Career Exploration, Identification

and Certifications: WIN:CRC 10:00-1:00 MWTHF *180.00 Feb 11 Mar 28 2-207

Career Exploration, Identification

and Certifications: WIN:CRC 11:00-2:00 TTH *180.00 Feb 12 May 14 Tar Heel

Carpentry 5:30-9:30 MTWTH 181.00 Jan 2 Mar 6 13-101

Computer Skills For Employment 9:00-12:00 MW *180.00 Mar 4 May 6 NC Works

Certified Paralegal 6:00-10:00 TTH 180.00 Jan 15 May 14 TBA

Effective Teacher Training 5:30-9:30 MTW 70.00 Jan 7 Jan 16 2-202

Effective Teacher Training 5:30-9:30 MTW 70.00 Mar 11 Mar 20 2-202

Effective Teacher Training 5:30-9:30 MTW 70.00 May 6 May 15 2-202

Electricity: Basic English 6:00-10:00 MTWTH 181.00 Jan 14 May 8 13-102

Electricity: Basic Spanish 8:00-5:00 S 181.00 Jan 12 May 11 13-106

Electricity: Level 3 8:00-5:00 S 181.00 Jan 12 May 11 13-102

IMC: NC Fast Phase II 5:30-8:30 MTTH 125.00 Mar 25 Apr 30 6-117

Intro to Career Exploration 5:30-9:30 MW *70.00 Jan 7 Jan 9 White Oak

Intro to Career Exploration 10:00-2:00 TTH *70.00 Feb 5 Feb 7 2-207

Intro to Career Exploration 11:00-2:00 TTH *70.00 Feb 5 Feb 7 Tar heel

Intro to Human Services: DSS Phase I 5:30-8:30 MTTH *125.00 Feb 4 Mar 11 6-117

Keyboarding for the Workplace 9:00-1:00 MW *180.00 Feb 27 Apr 17 TBA

Medical Billing & Coding I 5:30-7:30 T/Hybrid 180.00 Jan 17 Apr 18 2-207 Hybrid

Medical Billing & Coding II 7:35-9:35 T/Hybrid 180.00 Jan 17 Apr 18 2-207 Hybrid

Plumbing 6:00-10:00 MTWTH 181.00 Jan 2 May 8 13-101

Plumbing 8:00-6:00 S 181.00 Jan 5 May 11 13-104

Welding 6:00-10:00 MTWTH 181.00 Jan 7 May 9 12-109

* Students who are unemployed, have received notice of lay-off, or meet income eligibility requirements may take the

introductory courses at no cost.

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Mechatronics Courses Courses Time Days Cost Begins Ends Bldg-Room

Mechatronics Part 1 8:00-12:00

9:40-11:30

TTH

MWF 181.00 Jan 9 May 13

13-103

13-107

Mechatronics Part 1 5:30-9:30

5:30-8:10

TTH

MW 181.00 Jan 9 May 13

13-103

13-107

Mechatronics Part 2 8:00-11:40

8:00-9:30

TTH

MWF 181.00 Jan 9 May 13

13-107

13-103

Mechatronics Part 2 6:00-9:35

5:30-7:50

TTH

MW 181.00 Jan 9 May 13

13-107

13-103

Mechatronics Part 3 8:00-11:40

8:00-11:40

TTH

F 181.00 Jan 9 May 13

12-105

12-109

Mechatronics Part 3 6:30-10:05

6:30-10:05

TTH

MW 181.00 Jan 9 May 13

12-105

12-109

Certified Paralegal This course will provide the participants with the basic skills to assist attorneys in resolving lawsuits, investigate

the facts of a case, interview clients and witnesses, perform legal research, draft pleadings, including deposition

notices, subpoenas, motions, certifications, and briefs.

In addition, the participants will learn the fundaments of handling discovery, the dynamics of exchanging

information of a case between opposing parties, organize, manage files, documents, and exhibits. Students that

successfully complete the course will be awarded a Paralegal Studies Program Certificate, from Bladen

Community College. They will also be eligible to sit for the North Carolina Paralegal Certification Exam,

administered by the North Carolina State Bar. Call Stephanie Gonzalez 910.879.5539 for information about

class dates and times.

What is Mechatronics? This course introduces the synergistic integration and application of mechanical, electrical, electronic, robotic, and

computer engineering technologies, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), that are found within

production and manufacturing environments striving to improve and/or optimize efficiency, productivity, and

quality. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the function of the components

of a mechatronic system, their controlling interactions, problem solving, and the overall operation of the

mechatronic control system.

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Bladen Community College

Continuing Education

Spring 2019 Semester

Allied Health Career Tracks

For additional information contact: Mary Granger mgranger@bladencc.edu 910.879.5568

EKG Technician

Courses Times Days Fees Begins Ends Bldg-Room

EKG Technician

8:00-3:00

8:00-5:00

F

S 180.00 Jan 8 May 10 20-108

EKG Technician 5:30-9:30 TTH 180.00 Jan 8 Apr 30 20-106

Medical Billing & Coding I & II 5:30-7:30 T/Hybrid 180.00 Jan 22 Apr 23 2-207-Online

Medical Office Assistant

Courses Times Days Fees Begins Ends Bldg-Room

Medical Office Assistant 8:00-4:30 T/Hybrid 180.00 Jan 8 May 7 2-207-Online

Job Ready Skills 8:00-2:30 WTHMT *70.00 May 8 May 14 2-207

Medication Administration Aide

Courses Times Days Fees Begins Ends Bldg-Room

Medication Adm. Aide 8:00-4:30 WTHF 70.00 May 13 May 15 6-118

Nurse Aide

Courses Times Days Fees Begins Ends Bldg-Room

Nurse Aide I 8:00-3:30 MTWTH 239.00 Jan 7 Mar 4 6-118

Nurse Aide I 5:30-9:30 TWTH 239.00 Jan 8 May 2 6-118

Nurse Aide I 8:00-3:30 MTWTH 239.00 Mar 11 May 2 6-118

Nurse Aide II 8:00-3:30 THF 289.00 Jan 17 April 25 6-118

Nurse Aide II 5:30-9:30 MTW 289.00 Jan 14 May 6 20-106

Nurse Aide I Refresher 8:30-3:00 F 125.00 Jan 18 Mar 8 6-118-119

Pharmacy Technician

Courses Times Days Fees Begins Ends Bldg-Room

Pharmacy Technician 5:30-9:30 T/Hybrid 180.00 Jan 22 April 29 2-207-Online

Job Ready Skills 5:30-9:30 T/Hybrid 180.00 April 30 May 10 2-207-Online

Phlebotomy

Courses Times Days Fees Begins Ends Bldg-Room

Introduction to Phlebotomy 8:00-3:30 MTWTH *70.00 Jan 7 Jan 10 1-116

Phlebotomy 8:00-3:30 MTWTH 289.00 Jan 14 May 10 1-116

* Students who are unemployed, have received notice of lay-off, or meet income eligibility requirements may take the

introductory courses at no cost. All others pay $70 registration fee.

Medication Administration Aide: http://www.pearsonvue.com/nc/medaides/

Nurse Aide I: https://www.ncnar.org/index1.jsp http://www.pearsonvue.com/nc/nurseaides/

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$292.00 – Nurse Aide I = $180 registration fee, $13 malpractice, $1.00 accident insurance, $4.00 CPR card, $25 lab fee, $35 drug screen fee, and $35 criminal background check fee.

$289.00 – Phlebotomy & Nurse Aide II = $180 registration fee, $13 malpractice, $1.00 accident insurance, $25 lab fee, $35 drug screen fee, and $35 criminal background check fee.

**Medical Billing and Coding—Medical Billing and Coding Part I is a prerequisite to Medical Billing and Coding Part-II. No refunds will be issued for failure to meet all clinical requirements.

Certified Nurse Aide I

The Certified Nurse Aide I course introduces basic nursing skills required to provide care for patients, residents, or

clients in a healthcare setting. The course includes lecture, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. Upon

completion of this course the student will have the necessary skills needed to take the state competency exam.

Information regarding details and fees for the state competency exam may be obtained at www.pearsonvue.com. For

additional information contact Sondra Guyton, RN at 910.879.5634.

REQUIREMENTS: (1) Have a high school credential or be enrolled in a high school credential class at Bladen

Community College. (2) Complete immunization record (3-DTP, 2-MMR, Tuberculosis skin test within the past year,

and 1-Td booster within the past 10 years) (3) Health Physical (form will be supplied in class) (4) Pass Drug Test.

(5) Pass Criminal Background Check.

Certified Nurse Aide II

The Certified Nurse Aide II course provides training in select nursing skills. Emphasis is placed on sterile technique,

respiratory procedures, catheterization wound care, trach care, and ostomy care. The course includes lecture,

laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. Upon successful completion of course and competency evaluation

students may apply to the North Carolina State Board of Nursing for certification. Students must register and pay $24

to list with the North Carolina Board of Nursing on the last day of the course. For additional information contact

Sondra Guyton, RN at 910.879.5634.

REQUIREMENTS: (1) Have a high school credential (2) NC Certified Nurse Aide I Certification (3) Complete

immunization record (3-DTP, 2-MMR, Tuberculosis skin test within the past year, and 1-Td booster within the past

10 years) (4) Health Physical (form will be supplied in class) (5) Healthcare Provider CPR.

(6) Pass Drug Test (7) Pass Criminal Background Check.

Mary Granger mgranger@bladencc.edu 910.879.5568

A Medical Scribe is a new concept in modern

medicine. A physician’s job has been focus on

direct patient contact and care. It is essentially a personal assistant to the physician; performing

documentation in the EHR (electronic health records), gathering information for the patient’s

visit, and partnering with the physician to deliver

the ultimate patient care.

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Basic Skills Plus

While being enrolled in classes

to earn a high school credential

students can also be enrolled in

Nurse Aide I, Phlebotomy,

Pharmacy Technician,

Welding, or Early Childhood

courses with no tuition charge.

College Readiness

This program is designed to help those seeking secondary and post-secondary academic advancement and/or immediate

improvement in employability skills. If you are interested in acquiring a High School Equivalency Diploma, High School

Diploma, or earning a career related credential this program is for you!

Courses include Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult High School (AHS), High School Equivalency (HSE), and English as a

Second Language (ESL) classes to meet the growing educational needs of the community.

For your convenience our classes are offered on and off campus, days, evenings, and weekends. Classes ONLINE are also

available and can be accessed anytime wherever you have internet access.

Let us help you to succeed! For further information, please call:

Travis Locklear tlocklear@bladencc.edu 910.879.5587

Gale West gwest@bladencc.edu 910.879.5592

**Enroll Any Time**

On-Campus Classes

Courses Times Days Bldg./Room

Adult High School/High School Equivalency/ABE 8:00-12:00 MTWTHF 2-202 / 2-204

Adult High School/High School Equivalency/ABE 12:30-4:00 MTWTH 2-204

Adult High School/High School Equivalency/ABE 4:05-8:05 MTWTH 2-204

English as a Second Language 9:30-12:00 MTWTH 2-212A

English as a Second Language 6:00-8:00 MTW 1-116

HiSET/ESL – Integrated English 5:30-8:30 W 2-207

HiSET/ESL – Integrated English 8:30-12:30 S 3-102

Off-Campus Classes

Courses Times Days Location

Adult High School/High School Equivalency/ABE 5:30-8:30 MTW Historical Building Bladenboro

Adult High School/High School Equivalency/ABE 5:00-8:00 MTW Elizabethtown Middle School

Adult High School/High School Equivalency/ABE 5:30-8:30 MTW Booker T. Washington School

ABE Transitions 8:30-2:30 MTWTHF Elizabethtown Middle School

ABE Transitions 8:30-1:00 MTWTH Bladen Opportunities Unlimited

High School Credential ONLINE ANYTIME M – SU Online

WORK TOO MUCH?

TRANSPORATION PROBLEMS?

HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES ARE

AVAILABLE ONLINE!!! Give us a call at 910.879.5587

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ATTEND Small Business Seminars /Webinars at No Cost To You!

For additional information or to pre-register contact:

Todd Lyden, Director for Small Business Center

910.872.0018 tlyden@bladencc.edu

Register for online webinars online here:

https://www.ncsbc.net/center.aspx?center=75040&subloc=13

January Day Time Location Fees

Ten Best FREE/Affordable Social Media

Management Tools Wed 16 1:30-2:30 Online Webinar 0.00

How to Present at Craft Shows Tue 22 6:30-8:00 Bldg. 2, Rm 202/Online Webinar 0.00

Managing Your Online Listing and Google Thur 24 6:00–8:00 Bladen County Public Library,

Elizabethtown 0.00

Fundraising Tips for Churches and Non-Profits Sat 26 9:00-10:15 Bldg. 2, Room 202 0.00

** NEW Endowment Gifts are Just Important as

Donations ** Sat 26 10:30–11:45 Bldg. 2, Room 202 0.00

** NEW Energy Incentives for Small Business ** Mon 28 1:00-2:00 Bldg. 2, Rm 202/Online Webinar 0.00

Making Sales on ETSY Tue 29 6:30–8:00 Bldg. 2, Room 202/Online Webinar 0.00

Non-Traditional Fundraising for Startups Thur 31 11:00-12:00 Online Webinar 0.00

February Day Time Location Fees

Ten Tips for Managing Online Reviews & Listings Thur 7 11:00-12:00 Online Webinar 0.00

Choosing the Right Legal Structure Wed 13 1:30-2:30 Online Webinar 0.00

Grant Writing 101 Sat 16 9:00-12:00 Bldg. 2, Room 202 0.00

** NEW Starting a NC Food Business ** Tue 19 6:30-8:00 Bldg. 2, Room 202/Online Webinar 0.00

Improving Your Credit for a Business Loan Thur 21 6:00–8:00 Bladen County Public Library,

Elizabethtown 0.00

Marketing Roadmap for Food Business Tue 26 6:30-8:00 Bldg. 2, Room 202/Online Webinar 0.00

March Day Time Location Fees

Ten Tips to Get the Most Out of Facebook Thur 7 11:00-12:00 Online Webinar 0.00

**NEW Copyright and Trademark Protection ** Wed 13 1:30-2:30 Online webinar 0.00

Grant Writing 201 Sat 16 9:00-12:00 Bldg. 2, Room 202 0.00

Getting Ready for Tax Time Tue 26 6:30-8:00 Bldg. 2, Room 202/Online Webinar 0.00

How to Start/Expand a Cleaning Business Thur 28 6:00–8:00 Bladen County Public Library,

Elizabethtown 0.00

April Day Time Location Fees

Avoiding Common Tax Pitfalls Tue 2 6:30-8:00 Bldg 2, Room 202/Online Webinar 0.00

Ten Tips to Get the Most Out of Twitter Thur 11 11:00-12:00 Online Webinar 0.00

How to File a 501c3 for Non-Profit Sat 13 9:00-12:00 Bldg 2, Room 202 0.00

Forming a Non-Profit Wed 17 1:30-2:30 Online Webinar 0.00

500 Home Based Businesses to Start Small

Business Thur 25 6:00–8:00

Bladen County Public Library,

Elizabethtown 0.00

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April Day Time Location Fees

**NEW The “Internet of Things” Small Business Tue 30 6:30-8:00 Bldg 2, Room 202/Online Webinar 0.00

May Day Time Location Fees

Social Media for Churches and Non-Profits Sat 11 9:00-12:00 Bldg 2, Room 202 0.00

Selecting a Non-Profit Board Wed 15 1:30-2:30 Online Webinar 0.00

There is FREE Money to Start/Expand a

Business but No Grants Thur 23 6:30-8:00

Bladen County Public Library,

Elizabethtown 0.00

Using Live Video to Market Your Business Thur 30 10:00-

11:00 Online Webinar 0.00

For additional information or to pre-register contact:

Todd Lyden, Director for Small Business Center 910.872.0018 tlyden@bladencc.edu

Register for online webinars online here: https://www.ncsbc.net/center.aspx?center=75040&subloc=13

NC Works Career Center of Bladen County

The WIOA program may be able to provide financial assistance

for educational training for at Bladen Community College.

Financial assistance is dependent upon availability and

participant’s eligibility status.

For additional information contact: Telephone: 910.862.3255

NC Works Career Center of Bladen County 401 Mercer Mill Rd

Elizabethtown, North Carolina 28337

910-872-0018

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Community Service Courses These courses are designed to help encourage lifelong learning by providing a means to express

your creative, cultural, and leisure interests. Fee exemptions do not apply to these courses.

Tracy Smith 910.879.5577 tsmith@bladencc.edu

January – Courses Times Days Fees Begins Ends Location/Building

Line Dance 6:30-8:00 M 35.00 Jan 7 Feb 11

Cape Fear Farmer’s

Market

Notary Public 6:00-10:00 MT 70.00 Jan 7 Jan 8 2-207

Paint Night 6:00-9:30 TH 35.00 Jan 10 Jan 10

Cape Fear Farmer’s

Market

Craft Night 6:00-9:00 TH 35.00 Jan 24 Jan 24 2-202

February – Courses Times Days Fees Begins Ends Location

Couponing 101 6:00-8:00 M 20.00 Feb 4 Feb 4 2-207

Notary Public 8:00-5:00 T 70.00 Feb 12 Feb 12 TBA

Understanding Your Laptop 6:00-8:00 TH 35.00 Feb 7 Feb 28 6-117

Piano for Beginners 6:00-8:00 M 75.00 Feb 11 Mar 11 3-102

Basic Sewing 6:00-8:00 TH 35.00 Feb 21 Mar 28 2-202

Sign Language I 6:00-10:00 TH 125.00 Jan 3 Feb 21 2-207

Excel for beginners 6:30-8:30 M 35.00 Feb 25 Mar 25 2-207

March – Courses Times Days Fees Begins Ends Location

Cake Decorating 6:00-8:00 M 35.00 Mar 5 Mar 26 20-102

Sign Language II 6:00-10:00 TH 125.00 Mar 7 May 9 2-207

Basic Photography 6:30-8:30 TH 60.00 Mar 14 Apr 18 3-104

Line Dancing 7:00-8:00 TH 30.00 Mar 23 Apr 13 Cape Fear Farmer’s

Market

Minor Home Repair 6:00-8:00 TH 45.00 Mar 28 Apr 18 3-110

Paint Night 6:00-9:30 TH 35.00 Mar 28 Mar 28 2-202

April- Courses Times Days Fees Begins Ends Location

Notary Public 6:00-10:00 T 70.00 Apr 9 Apr 9 1-114

Wreath Making 6:00-8:00 T 40.00 Apr 9 Apr 9 3-102

DYI Beach/Lake Craft 6:00-9:30 TH 35.00 Apr 18 Apr 18 3-102

Small Engine Repair 6:00-8:00 S 45.00 Apr 13 May 4 TBA

Paint Night “Lake Time” 6:00-9:30 TH 35.00 Apr 4 Apr 4 2-202

May- Courses Times Days Fees Begins Ends Location

Notary Public 6:00-10:00 MT 70.00 May 13 May 14 2-207

Supplies: Students may need to purchase some supplies.

Pre-registration is highly recommended

REFUND POLICY FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE COURSES: Refunds must be requested in person 48 hours prior to class.

CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY: Bladen Community College Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel courses due to

insufficient preregistration and/or enrollment.

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DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSES

This course is designed to help participants identify and implement successful techniques

they can use for becoming better drivers.

Tracy Smith tsmith@bladencc.edu 910.879.5577

Costs Times Days Dates Locations Main Campus

4-Hour Courses

60.00 5:30-10:00 pm Thursday Jan 10 Bldg-2 Room-202

60.00 8:30-1:00 pm Saturday Jan 19 Bldg-2 Room-202 60.00 5:30-10:00 pm Thursday Jan 31 Bldg-2 Room-202 60.00 5:30-10:00 pm Thursday Feb 14 Bldg-2 Room-202 60.00 8:30-1:00 pm Saturday Feb 23 Bldg-2 Room-204

60.00 5:30-10:00 pm Thursday Feb 28 Bldg-2 Room-202 60.00 5:30-10:00 pm Thursday Mar 7 Bldg-2 Room-202 60.00 8:30-1:00 pm Saturday Mar 16 Bldg-2 Room-202

60.00 5:30-10:00 pm Thursday Mar 28 Bldg-2 Room-202 60.00 5:30-10:00 pm Thursday Apr 4 Bldg-2 Room-202 60.00 8:30-1:00 pm Saturday Apr 13 Bldg-2 Room-204 60.00 5:30-10:00 pm Thursday Apr 25 Bldg-2 Room-202

60.00 5:30-10:00 pm Thursday May 2 Bldg-2 Room-202 60.00 8:30-1:00 pm Saturday May 11 Bldg-2 Room-202

8-Hour Courses

110.00 7:30 am-5:00 pm Saturday Jan 19 Bldg-2 Room-204

110.00 7:30 am-5:00 pm Saturday Feb 23 Bldg-2 Room-202 110.00 7:30 am-5:00 pm Saturday Mar 16 Bldg-2 Room-204 110.00 7:30 am-5:00 pm Saturday Apr 13 Bldg-2 Room-202 110.00 7:30 am-5:00 pm Saturday May 11 Bldg-2 Room-202

NO CHECKS CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY

You must bring your driver license number to enroll.

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Continuing Education Registration Fee Refunds

Unless otherwise required by law, community colleges shall not issue a registration fee refund using State funds except under the following

circumstances:

A college shall provide a 100 percent refund to the student if the student officially withdraws or is officially withdrawn by the college from the course section prior to the first course section meeting.

A college shall provide a 100 percent refund to the student if the college cancels the course section in which the student is registered.

After a regularly scheduled course section begins, the college shall provide a 75 percent refund upon the request of the student if the

student officially withdraws or is officially withdrawn by the college from the course section prior to or on the 10 percent point of the

scheduled hours of the course section. This sub-section applies to all course sections except those course sections that begin and end

on the same calendar day. Colleges shall not provide a student a refund using State funds after the start of a course section that begins

and ends on the same calendar day.

After a non-regularly scheduled course section begins, the college shall provide a 75 percent refund upon the request of the student if

the student withdraws or is withdrawn by the college from the course section prior to or on the 10th calendar day after the start of the

course section.

Please allow four to six weeks for refund.

Registration fees for self-supporting classes are non-refundable once the class begins.

Local fees, such as malpractice insurance, accident insurance, drug screen fees, criminal background check fees, and CPR card fees

are non-refundable once the class begins.

Class Cancellation Policy

Bladen Community College Continuing Education Division reserves the right to cancel classes/seminar/workshops due to insufficient pre-

registration and/or enrollment.