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A Great Fall Line Up of Classes

September 1 - October 31, 2012 Check out the Highlighted Classes

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Teaching with Smart Boards

Interior Design

Understanding Your Adolescent

Basic Accounting with QuickBooks

One Stroke Painting

Great Fall Line Up of New Classes

Computer Programs

Photos

ONE Stroke Painting

Develop a Decorating

Plan

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Index

AtoZGrantWriting...................................5

Accounting.....................................................5

BudgetingforSuccess...............................4

BusinessFundamentals...........................7

CreatingaClassWebsite..........................10

CustomerService........................................4

DigitalPhotography...................................11

EffectiveBusinessWriting......................9

EmploymentLaw........................................12

Genealogy.......................................................8

HomeBasedBusinessShow...................14

IntroductiontoExcel.................................3

IntroductiontoDreamweaverCS5......3

InteriorDesign.............................................9

LegalNurseConsulting.............................12

MarketingUsingSocialMedia...............8

Non‐Pro its....................................................6

ONEStrokePainting..................................10

BasicAccountingwithQuickBooks.....5

QuickBooksforContractors...................4

Spanish............................................................7

Stocks,Bonds&Investing.......................4

TeachingwithSmartBoards..................10

UnderstandingAdolescents...................9

VeteransResourceExpo..........................14

IntroductiontoExcel2010

Do youworkwith numbers? Then youneed tomasterMicrosoft Excel 2010—andthisistheplacetodoit.Even“non‐techie” beginners will ind it easy tolearnExcelinthishands‐oncourse.You will discover shortcuts and tricksfor setting up fully formatted work‐sheetsquicklyandef iciently.You'llalsolearn the secrets behind writing basicmathematical formulas and discoverhow to use the function wizard andmore.In addition, you'll get tips on sortingdata,designingchartsandgraphs.Wed.,9am‐2pmSept.26Beckley$99SharingYourPhotosEver get those cool slideshows in youremail? Technology easily allows us totake“personalizedcommunication”toawhole new level. In keeping up withtechnology, this 2‐hour workshop willintroduce you to some free web basedsoftwaretocreatestunningslideshows,animatedinvitations,cards,col‐lages, and more suitable for posting,emailing or printing. Bring some ofyourphotosandjointhefun!Formoreinformation visit our website:www.westvirginiawbc.org. Basiccomputerskillsarerequired.Wed.,10am‐noonOct.3Beckley$49

IntroductiontoDreamweaverCS5Ifyouwanttodesignprofessional‐qualityWebsites,thisistheclassforyou!Inthesestep‐by‐steplessons,you'llbuildanin‐classWebsiteusingAdobeDreamweaverCS5—andintheprocess,you’lldiscoverhowtoplanaWebsitefromthegroundup.Asyoucreateyoursite,you'llexploretheDreamweaverinterfaceand indouthowtomakeitworkforyou.You'lldis‐coverhowtouseDreamweaver'sWhatYouSeeIsWhatYouGet(WYSIWYG,or“wizzy‐wig”)featurestoeliminatethedrudgeryofhand‐coding,whilelearninghowtoquicklyaccessyourcodewhenyouwantto.You'll work alongside an industry pro‐fessional as you master skills rangingfrom using Cascading Style Sheets tocreating standards‐compliant pages.You’ll examine site planning strategies,learn principles of good Web design,and explore Dreamweaver's best prac‐tices for maintaining Web sites oncethey'reonline.Bythetimeyou’redone,you’ll be using this powerful softwaretoolwithskillandcon idence.StartDates:SEPT.19orOCT.17ONLINE(6weeks)$99Lookingforcomputertraining

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September - October Women’s Business & Training Center 3

ManagingCustomerServiceCustomers are the mainstay for everybusiness! Some customers are nevereven seen by the business, but theymuststillbeservicedinanimmediate,ef icient,andpolitemanner. Thismustbeaccomplishedtoachieveasuccessfulbusiness. Every employee of everybusiness should strive for perfectcustomerservice!Ifyoudon’t‐‐‐‐yourcompetition will! Learn what everycustomer expects and the threeattitudesofeffectivecustomerservice.Tues.,10am‐12pmOct.2Hinton$35(Discountfor2ormorefromthesamecompany.)

Stocks, Bonds, & Investing, OHMY!Lookingforagoodsolidclassintheba‐sics of stocks, bonds, inance, and in‐vesting?Haven't the slightest clue howto prepare for retirement, pay for col‐lege, or evenmanage your personal i‐nances?Wishyouhadsomeguidancetoputyour inances intoclearandunder‐standableperspective?Anddoyouwishyoucoulddoitallwithouthavingtopaya broker or a inancial advisor? Well,look no further. The class you need isright here! This is an enjoyable classthat walks you through the fundamen‐tals of investing. The course will notonlyteachyouaboutthestockmarkets,401k plans, and retirement, but it willalso address personal inancial issuesthat are often ignored, but absolutelyessential,toyoursuccessasaninvestor.

Thiscoursewon'tjustthrowabunchofterms at you, expecting you to memo‐rizeeverything.Theinstructortakesthetimetoexplainconceptsindetailsoyouunderstand how and why things workin the investment world. Full of solidadvice and good common sense, thiscourseisboundtomakelifejustalittleeasierforyou.StartDates:SEPT.19orOCT.17ONLINE(6weeks)$99BudgetingforYourFinancialSuccess!Ever wonder where all your moneygoes? Why you never have any cash?Well this class will help you answerthose questions and more. Take thetime to develop the skills you need tomanage your personal inances andplanforthefuture.Thur10am‐12pmOct18Beckley$35QuickBooksforContractorsContractors have many uniquebookkeeping needs, so we've designedthis course from the ground upspeci ically for the construction indus‐try.Inthissix‐weekcourse,you'lllearnhow to use the Premier ContractorEditionofQuickBooks2012torunyourbusiness more ef iciently. Lessons areclearly illustrated and include step‐by‐stepinstructionswrittensoyoucangethands‐on practice with the featuresyou're sure to use every day. You'lldiscover how to create custom andprofessional‐lookingcontractestimates,track time andmaterials, and properlyset up accounts, customers, and jobs.You'll also learn the different methodsfor billing your clients, including theQuickBooksprogressinvoicingandjob‐costingfeatures.StartDates:SEPT.19orOCT.17ONLINE(6weeks)$99

Money Matters

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Customer Service

AccountingFundamentalsDemand for accounting professionalscurrently exceeds supply. If you'reinterested in increasing your inancialawarenessandaccountabilitywhilealsogainingamarketableskill,thiscourseisforyou.You'lllearnthebasicsofdouble‐entrybookkeeping,whilealsolearninghow to analyze and record inancialtransactions,aswellaspreparevariousinancialreportsattheendofthe iscalperiod. Accounts receivable, accountspayable,payrollprocedures,salestaxes,andvarious commonbankingactivitieswill be discussed. We'll cover all thebases,fromwritingcheckstopreparingan income statement and closing outaccountsattheendofeach iscalperiod. Start Dates: SEPT. 19 or OCT. 17 ONLINE (6 weeks) $99 AccountingFundamentalsIIWhile it is true that accountingprofessionals are scarce, those withcorporate accounting experience areeven more rare. This course will buildon the knowledge you gained in ourAccounting Fundamentals course toprovideyouwithasolidunderstandingof corporate accountingpractices.You'll be able to analyze transactionsandpreparevariouscorporate inancialreports.You'llalsogainpracticalexperi‐enceworkingwith dividends, plant as‐sets,depreciation, accrued revenueand expenses, retained earnings,stockholders'equity,andmore.StartDates:SEPT.19orOCT.17ONLINE(6weeks)$99

Basic Accounting with Quick‐BooksTake charge of your bookkeeping andbetter understand your businessinances today! Topics include:measuring business pro itability; trackcost of goods sold; enter and writechecks;trackingpayrollliabilities;usingregisters; invoicingcustomers; trackingand paying sales tax; and customizingreports.Sessionswillbeconductedinacomputer lab to facilitate hands‐oninstruction.FRI9‐5pm Oct.12Charleston $185

AtoZGrantWritingAtoZGrantWriting is an invigoratingand informative course that will equipyouwiththeskillsandtoolsyouneedtoentertheexciting ieldofgrantwriting!You'll learn how to raise needed fundsby discovering how andwhere to lookfor potential funders who are a goodmatch foryourorganization.You'llalsolearnhowtonetworkanddeveloptruepartnerships with a variety of funders,how to organize a successfulgrant‐writingcampaign,andhowtoputtogetheracompleteproposalpackage.StartDates:SEPT.19orOCT.17ONLINE(6weeks)$99

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Non-Profits & Grant Funding


GetGrantsHere’s good news if you’re a grant writer—even in lean times, there’s plenty of money out there! In this course, two experts who’ve raised millions of dollars in grant money will tell you how to develop successful, fundable grants. You will walk step-by-step through the process of grant proposal writing, revealing the “must-have” proposal elements and the seven deadly sins you need to avoid. You’ll learn to recognize what makes a project attractive to a funding agency and see how to create a compelling case. In just a few weeks, you'll be prepared to convert an idea into a complete, well-developed package. You’ll discover how to target the best funding agencies for your project and learn insider secrets for approaching them in the right way. Highly recommended for development professionals, educators, non-profit agency staff members or volunteers, and anyone else involved in fundraising for a large or small organization. Start Dates: SEPT. 19 or OCT. 17 ONLINE (6 weeks) $99 StartingaNon‐Pro itDo you dream of starting and runningyour very own nonpro it? This highlyinteractive,hands‐oncourseis ideal foranyone who is interested in forming anew nonpro it, converting an informalgroup to tax‐exempt status, orreorganizinganexistingorganization.Itprovides practical how‐to informationabout incorporation, organization, andother issues pertinent to anyoneinvolved with a nonpro it start‐up.Nomatterwhat levelofexperienceyouhave, you're sure to ind this uniquecoursetobeavaluablesourceofusefulstrategies and industry‐speci ic advicethatyoucanput to immediateuse.YouWill learn how to incorporate, select aboardofdirectors,writebylaws,


craftamissionstatement,obtaintax‐exemptstatus,developabudget,cre‐ate a marketing plan, explore fund‐raisingoptions,andmore.Thecourseis also supplemented with usefulchecklists, worksheets, reading lists,and ield trips to a wide variety ofonlineresources.StartDates:SEPT.19orOCT.17ONLINE(6weeks)$99Non‐Pro itFundraisingEssentialsTake your irst step toward arewarding career in fundraising fornon‐pro itorganizations!Exploretheskills you’ll need to become asuccessful fundraiser and delve intoeveryareaofnonpro itfundraising—annual funds, special events, corpo‐rate relations, foundation relations,majorgifts,andplannedgiving.You’llalso learn about capital campaignsand ind out why they’re a crucialelement of nonpro it fundraising.Along the way, you’ll view real‐lifeexamples of writing projects, fromgift acknowledgment letters toproposals, andyou’ll honeyourownwriting skills. In addition, you’llexplore fundraising software toolsyoucanusetotrackyoureffortsandenhance your results.StartDates:SEPT.19orOCT.17ONLINE(6weeks)$99

SpeedSpanishIImagine yourself speaking, reading andwriting Spanish. Now you can withSpeed Spanish! This course is designedforanyonewhowants to learnSpanishpronto. You'll learn six easy recipes forgluing Spanish words together to formsentences. In no time at all, you'll beable to go into any Spanish speakingsituationand converse in Spanish. ¡QuéBueno!StartDates:SEPT.19orOCT.17ONLINE(6weeks)$99SpeedSpanishIIHave you ever seen a non‐nativespeaking Spanish luently? Were youimpressed? Would you like to becomemore conversational and morecomfortable in Spanish‐speakingsituations? Now you can. Our SpeedSpanish courses are unlike any otherSpanish classes you may have evertaken. You'll see words, hear thempronounced properly, and be grantedplentyofopportunitiestopracticeyourpronunciation.Then,you'lllearnseveralclever recipes that you can use to gluethe words together into sentences.EnrollinSpeedSpanishII,andyou'llseean immediate improvement in yourSpanish luency from the very irstlesson.StartDates:SEPT.19orOCT.17ONLINE(6weeks)$99

Business Fundamentals The Business Fundamentals workshop is designed for those who are thinking of starting, or have had a business for one year or less. This 3 hour workshop pro-vides essential information for what an entrepreneur needs to know to suc-cessfully start a business. The Funda-mentals workshop is a program of the WV Small Business Development Center in partnership with the Women’s Business & Training Center in Beckley. Training will include: Marketing Tips; Keys to business success; Choosing a legal structure; Licensing & documentation; State & Federal Requirements; Business planning; Hints on writing a business plan; Developing a business budget. TUES 9:30am-12:30pm SEPT 11 Beckley $35 TUES 9:30am-12:30pm OCT 16 Beckley $35

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MarketingYourBusinessontheInternetFind out how to market your businessontheInternet,evenifyouhavelittleorno money to spend! In this practical,hands‐oncourse,you'lldiscoverprovenmethodsthatwillhelpyouestablishanInternet presence and build an onlinebrand identity. You’ll learn how searchengine optimization (SEO) works andhow to track your site’s performanceusingWeb analytics. You'll understandhow to use online advertising, emailmarketing, and social media (includingblogs) to drive business to your Website. Finally, you’ll learn how to keepyour visitors coming back again andagain! Before you know it, you'll havethe skills and knowledge you need todevelop a winning Internet marketingplanforyourownbusiness.StartDates:SEPT.19orOCT.17ONLINE(6weeks)$99IntroductiontoSocialMediaGetinvolvedinthemovefromin‐personto online communication. Learn whatsocial networks are and their role inyour business and personal life. Findoutthetopsitesandhowbusinessesareusing the sites for communication,customer retention, branding,marketing, market research, needsassessment and serving customers andclients. Explore theoptions foryourorganization. Look at case studies ofwhatotherorganizationsaredoing.Letyour instructor guide your explorationof Facebook andYouTube. For anyoneinterested in social networks. Yourinstructor is a nationally knownspeaker, consultant and trainer onsocialnetworksandsocialmedia.ONLINE Sept.4thruSept29 $195

MarketingUsingSocialMediaDevelopa two‐waycommunicationandmarketing strategy for yourorganization using social media. Letyour instructor guide you in exploringmajor social media, including Twitter,LinkedIn, and blogging. Learn quick,easy ways to use Twitter, blogs andLinkedIn to engage your customers orclientsandkeeptheminterestedinyourorganization or business. You’ll indouttheadvantagesanddisadvantagesofeach, and learn what’s right for yourwork and type of organization. Yourinstructor,SuzanneKart,isadirectorofmarketing for a national associationandwritesandspeaksonthetopic.ONLINE Oct1thruOct26 $195

GenealogyBasicsWho will you discover? What newbranch of your family will you ind? Ifyou're a newcomer or an amateurgenealogist, this coursewill help guideyoutothemostusefulWebsiteswhereyou can search for family names.Tracing your family's history is afascinating journey, as you'll seethrough hands‐on examples that helpyou dig deeper into your family's past.The course explains in simple termswheretolook,whotocontact,andhowtomakeyourfamilyhistorycomealive.StartDates:SEPT.19orOCT.17ONLINE(6weeks)$99


Marketing

Personal Development and Just Plain Fun

EffectiveBusinessWritingDoyouhaveanaggingsuspicion thatasmall improvement in your writingskills might also improve your careerprospects?Don't let small gaps in yourbusinesswritingskillspreventyoufromreaching your full potential! It doesn'tmatterwhetheryou'reaclericalworker,an engineer, or an executive. If youcommunicate with others in writing,you need this course to help youidentify and eliminate problem areas.By the end of this course, you'll knowthe secret to developing powerfulwritten documents that immediatelydraw readers in and keep themmotivated to continue until your verylast,well‐chosenword.StartDates:SEPT.19orOCT.17ONLINE(6weeks)$99

UnderstandingAdolescentsYesterday, she was a sweet young girl.Today, you swear aliens have abductedher and put an evil twin in her place.In this course, an experienced socialworker will help you gain a deepunderstanding and appreciation of youradolescent's development and behavior.You'll uncover the secrets of theadolescent mind and gain valuableinformationonhow they think,how theyfeel, and how their identities develop.Parents, familymembers,childandyouthworkers, counselors and the like will allbene it from the information shared inthis course. You'll learn about themanyphysical,emotional,andcognitivechangesthataffecttheteensinyourlife,andyou'llunderstand the signi icance of thesechanges both for you and the adolescent.Finally,you'llgainanunderstandingastohowteensareaffectedbystress,includingcommon defense mechanisms, copingtechniques, and common mental healthissues.Bythetimeyou inishthiscourse,you should be very well‐prepared tounderstand, appreciate, and meet theneedsoftheteensinyourlife.StartDates:SEPT.19orOCT.17ONLINE(6weeks)$99

Develop Your Personal Decorating Plan Before beginning any decorating project, you must take the time to explore and de-velop a decorat-ing plan. A deco-rating plan should include everything - your wish lists, goals, budget require-ments, colors, samples, floor plans and so on. Creating a decorating plan often feels daunting. We usually want to jump right into the fun stuff (like shopping!). A decorating plan isn’t a tool to inhibit you from fun, but a tool to help you identify and reach your goals with the least amount of stress possible. Diving into a decorating project without proper planning is similar to hiking the Appalachian Trail without a map. It’s a sure way to end up lost, disoriented or even dead. Those definitely don’t sound like fun things! With 25 years of experience, Interior Designer, Jeannie Richmond will guide you through the process and show you how to develop your personal decorating plan for your home. To get the most our of this class, please bring a 25’ tape measure, a pair of scissors and magazine pictures of 5 rooms that you like. Tues., 10am - 12pm Oct. 2 Beckley $35

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Teaching Smarter with Smart Boards! SMART Boards are revolutionizing today’s classroom. Using these exciting interactive whiteboards, you can create multimedia lessons that engage learners and address their diverse needs. But having SMART Boards in the classroom and knowing how to use them are two different things! In this class, you’ll discover how to create outstanding presentations with SMART Board and SMART Notebook technology. You’ll explore the basics of using these tools and how to create your own SMART board lessons blending text, videos, and graphics. You’ll also go beyond the bells and whistles and you’ll get some simple trouble-shooting tips that will come in handy if your SMART board isn’t acting as smart as it should. When you’re done with this course, you’ll be an expert at using your new high-tech tools to plan SMART board lessons that provide engaging, thought-provoking, and easy-to-update material for today’s media-savvy learners. Start Dates: SEPT. 19 or OCT. 17 ONLINE (6 weeks) $99

Just for Teachers

Creating a Classroom Website Learn how to create a classroom Web site in this fun, easy-to-understand course for teachers. In no time, you'll build a site with text, images, animations, tables, links, and more. Then you'll create a WebQuest and a blog to add to your site. You'll also learn how students can use site builders to create their own Web sites in minutes. As we move along, you'll be amazed by how simple creating a class-room Web site can be and all the ways in which having one can make you a more effective and dynamic teacher. By the end of this course, you'll have your own published classroom Web site, and you'll feel energized by your great new teaching tool! Start Dates: SEPT. 19 or OCT. 17 ONLINE (6 weeks) $99

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Intro to One Stroke PaintingDonna Dewberry’s ONE StrokePaintingissweepingthedecorativepainting world. It’s fun! It’s easy!ONE Stroke Painting is a decorativepaintingtechniquethatconcentrateson loading the brush instead oftraditionaltheoriesoflightanddark.You can get great results from yourirst lesson, even if you’ve neverpainted before! Taught by aCerti ied ONE Stroke paintinginstructor, you will receive thesupplies and brushes you need toleave this class with a inishedproduct.Fri.,9am‐noonSept.14Beckley$55plusa $25supplyfeePaintedChristmasOrnamentsNowthatyouhavethebasicsofONEStrokePaintingunderyourbelt,howabout making hand paintedChristmasornaments. In thisclass,Sandy Ryder, Certi ied One Strokeinstructorwillshowyouhowtousethetechniquesyouhavelearnedandapply them to make Christmasornaments for yourself or to use asgifts.Whatbetterwaytoshowyourlovethantopresentsomeonewithabeautiful hand painted ornamentthat can be handed down forgenerationstocome.Sat.,9am‐noonSept.29Beckley$55plusa $25supplyfee

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Digital Photography

GetaGriponYourDigitalPhotosTellme,howmanydigitalphotosaresittinginyour camera? Did you know that only anestimated 12% of the imageswe capture areever printed? Wow! Here’s a betterquestion: if you didn’t print those imageswherearethey,couldyou indspeci icshotsorevents?This2‐hourhands‐onworkshoptakesyou through transferring images to yourcomputer with organization that will allowyou toeasily locate them later. We’ll explorevarious methods of getting your picturesprinted. Using your computer and webservices to enhance your images and usingyourhomecomputer,sendyourpicturesofftobeprinted;thenhavethemdeliveredviamailor you can drive across town later and pickthemup.Needtoknowhowtore‐organizethepictures you have already transferred, we’llcover that too. Remember the better yourimages are organized the easier it is tocompleteprojectslikewe’llbedemonstratingin some of the other fall classes. For moreinformation visit our website:www.westvirginiawbc.org. Basic computerskillsarerequired.

Wed.,10am‐noonSept.19Beckley$49

SharingYourPhotosEver get those cool slideshows in youremail?Technologyeasilyallowsustotake“personalizedcommunication”toawholenewlevel.Inkeepingupwithtechnology,this 2‐hourworkshopwill introduce youtosomefreewebbasedsoftwaretocreatestunning slideshows, animatedinvitations, cards, collages, and moresuitable forposting, emailingorprinting.Bring some of your photos and join thefun! Formore informationvisitourwebsite:www.westvirginiawbc.org.Basiccomputerskillsarerequired.

Wed.,10am‐noonOct.3Beckley$49

Tell the Story BEAUTIFULLY with a Photo Book All those digital pictures; what to do with them? Tell the story with a photo book. This is a great way to keep and showcase your memories and photo books make awesome gifts! In this 2 hour hands-on workshop learn how to create beautiful story “photo” books. We’ll be using FREE software and if you bring some of your own images you will have a great start on your first book by the end of class. We’ll have some completed photo books on hand for preview. For more details on what to bring visit our website: www.westvirginiawbc.org. Basic computer skills are required. Wed., 10am-noon Oct. 31 Beckley $49 Digital Memories We all know that photographs make excellent gifts and memories. Do we really make the most of our digital images? Printed photographs are great but cost and storage of prints are sometimes prohibitive. So we just let them hang out in the camera or on our computer. What about making movies with our photographed events? Pictures set to music with transitions and special effects are a great gift idea! Not a bad way to keep your memories around and easily available either. In this 2-hr hands-on workshop we’ll create a movie with features in Windows 7; burn it to a disc and using “free” labeling software, create and label our movie disc. For more information visit our website: www.westvirginiawbc.org. Basic computer skills are required. Wed., 10am-noon Oct. 17 Beckley $49


LegalNurseConsultingIf you’ve dreamed of using yourmedicalbackgroundas thebasis fora new and lucrative career, youmight want to consider legal nurseconsulting. Attorneys areincreasingly relying on experiencednursestohelpthemunderstandandresolve complex medical cases orclaims.If you're interested inworking as alegalnurseconsultant toshareyourexpertise innursingandhealthcarewith others, this course willintroduce you to the speci ic legalields where your skills andknowledge are most needed.You'll receive a step‐by‐stepintroduction to areas such as tortlaw, criminal law, medicalmalpractice, civil and criminallitigationpractice,legalresearchandwriting, legalethics,personal injury,andmore.By theendof the course,you'll have a solid foundation inseveraldifferentareasoflawtohelpyou understand exactly what youcan do to assist attorneys in allphases of civil and criminallitigation. You'll also learn how tocreate your very own legal nurseconsultingpractice from the groundup, including strategic advice oncreating a business plan andmarketing your services tointerestedattorneys.Start Dates: SEPT. 19 or OCT. 17 ONLINE (6 weeks) $99

EmploymentLawFundamentalsLearnthebasicsofemployment lawsoyoucanlegallyhire,evaluateandmanage employees as a manager,supervisor, small business owner,human resource specialist, orcorporate executive. Learn thedifferencebetweenanemployeeandindependent contractor; the basictypesofemployeebene its;effectivehiring, evaluation, and terminationprocedures; methods to resolveemployment disputes in and out ofcourt; discrimination and unionlaws; and workplace safety rules.You’llgainaninsideviewofthe lawwithcourtexamples, realsituations,and prevention strategies thatprepare you to effectively resolveworkplace issues. You’ll learneffective communication techniques,negotiation strategies, and what toexpect if you do go to court. Thiscourse is amust for anyonewho is(or aspires to be) a supervisor,manager, or human resourcesprofessional.Start Dates: SEPT. 19 or OCT. 17 ONLINE (6 weeks) $99

The Law and Legal


Easy ways to Register

Online: www.westvirginiawbc.org

Phone: Call 304-253-3145 M-F 8am to 5pm (Credit/Debit Card required)

Fax: Fax your Registration Form Page 15 to 304-252-9584 (Credit/Debit Card required)

Mail: Send your Registration Form and Payment to: WBC 602 New River Town Center Beckley, WV 25801

Walk-in: Visit us at The Business Center located in the Workforce Center at 602 New River Town Center, Beckley, WV - off of Robert C. Byrd Drive. M-F, 8am to 5pm


It’seasy!It’sfun!

1. In the online classroom, ‐listen to audio lectures,‐ viewslides, ‐even takeanoptionalquiztotestyourself.

2. Discussion and Questions.Then post written commentsintheonlinediscussionwithyour fellow participants andthe instructor. Yourinstructor logs on once a dayto answer questions and joininonthediscussion.

3. Readings. Many courses haveonline readings of up to 20pagesaweek.

4. Participate anytime of day ornight, as little or as often asyou like. The ideal is to goonline 2‐3 times a week, butyoudecide.

HaveQuestions?CallLauraat304‐253‐3145

Online Training How it Works

The Women’s Business & Training Center (WBC) is funded in part through a

cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In addition, Women’s Business & Training Center (WBC) PRIME program is funded in part through a grant award from the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact The Women’s Business & Training Center at 602 New River Town Center, Beckley, WV or 304-253-3145, who will make the arrangements.



Home Based Business Show

Haveyoueverdreamedofowningandmanagingyourownbusiness?

Doyouwantacareerthatwill itintoyourscheduleleavingtimefor

familyandfriends?Ahomebasedbusinessusingdirectsellingmaybejustwhatyouarelookingfor!Therearehundredsofdirect sellingbusiness thatoperate throughout

theUnitedStatesandonFriday,September21standSaturday,September 22nd, many of them will be at the Crossroads Mall toshowcasetheopportunitiesofferedthroughtheircompany.Youwillhave a chance to compare each companywhose product interestsyouandseewhichonewillbest ityourlifestyleand inancialgoals.

VeteransResourceExpo&Create‐A‐JobFairThursday,Sept.20,Noonto4pm

NewRiverCommunity&TechnicalCollege—Ghentlocation

Thiseventwillgiveveteransandthegeneralpublicanopportunityto visit with various resource people and agencies to learn aboutservices that are available in the area. Resources will showcaseservices available to vets and the general public. If you might beinterestedinstartingabusiness,acquiringskillsandeducationortofurthercareergoalsandjobopportunitiesyoushouldattend.Resources available will include vet services/agencies; employers;business development and training agencies; collegerepresentatives; bank and insurance representatives; state andfederalagencies;andmore.SponsoredbyNewRiverCommunityandTechnicalCollege,theWVSmallBusinessDevelopmentCenterandTheWomen’sBusiness&TrainingCenter.IfyouareinterestedinparticipatingasaresourcepartnercallKarenat304‐255‐4022or304‐253‐3145.

Registration Form - Due 5 days in advance of class

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Email: [email protected]

Mail: WBC, 602 New River Town Center, Beckley, WV 25801

Fax: 304-252-9584 (must be paying with credit card)

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