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What’s Happening at BTC
Winter 2019
Student Q&AStudent StoryDegree & Certificate OptionsContinuing EducationCampus CalendarInfo Session Week
General registration for Winter classes
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Complete your FAFSA Complete the form online: www.fafsa.ed.gov (BTC college code 016227)
BTC receives your FAFSA You are notified via email when BTC gets your FAFSA. Complete the supplemental worksheets indicated on the Portal. Your application is reviewed and processed only after all requested elements are submitted. Check your status: www.btc.edu/FinancialAidPortal
Awarding You’ll receive an email to check your award on the Portal. Awards are released when the quarter starts and will be disbursed based on your BankMobile preference. You can apply for loans through the Financial Aid office. Looking for your next steps? Email [email protected]
Apply Early = Priority Consideration!Apply at least two months before your first quarter at BTC.
Dear BTC Community,
Bellingham Technical College is changing lives by graduating students with living-wage jobs and giving them a competitive edge for employment. I am continually moved by the dedication and tenacity I see in our students as they work to attain a program degree or certificate. Our students possess both perseverance and determination in their pursuit to improve their lives, support their families and contribute to their communities. In the past ten years alone, BTC has awarded more than 8,900 degrees, certificates and apprenticeships to students who go on to start meaningful careers.
I encourage you to apply to BTC and join the ranks of BTC’s graduates. We have 38 degrees, 60 certificates and two bachelor of applied science degrees, with programs that cover engineering, manufacturing, healthcare, office skills and more. Find the program that best aligns with your aspirations, and get started.
Take the first step by talking with one of our Admissions team and take a tour of our campus. You have the power and opportunity to be a change-maker as you aim for a new career, and BTC is here to help you on that journey!
Kimberly Perry, BTC President
Board of TrusteesDebbie AhlJeff CallenderJim Groves Bradley SmithLisa Woo
Apply: www.btc.edu/ApplyNowSign up for a Campus Tour: www.btc.edu/Tours Campus map: www.btc.edu/CampusDirectoryBTC office contacts: www.btc.edu/DepartmentsAdmissions: 360.752.8345 | [email protected] Registration: 360.752.8350 | [email protected]: 360.752.8311 | www.btc.edu/PayIf you have a disability & need accommodations, please contact:Accessibility Resources: 360.752.8450 | [email protected]
Need money for college? Start here!FAFSA = Free Application for Federal Student Aid
BTC Alternative Funding Options Workforce Funding & Student Support
Basic Food, Employment & Training Program (BFET): for recipients of Federal Food Benefits through DSHS. Contact: 360.752.8468 | [email protected]
DREAMers: for undocumented students. Contact: 360.752.8461 | [email protected]
Opportunity Grant: for low-income students in high-demand jobs. Contact: 360.752.8461 | [email protected]
Passport to College: for former foster youth. Contact: 360.752.8461 | [email protected]
Worker Retraining: for dislocated workers. Contact: 360.752.8492 | [email protected]
WorkFirst: for recipients of TANF through DSHS. Contact: 360.752.8442 | [email protected]
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Get technical about your career!
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Why did you choose BTC?My dad worked at a refinery, so I knew that's what I wanted to do. BTC is ranked as one of the highest for its Process Technology (PTEC) program. I knew a lot of guys who went through the program, and BTC sounded like an awesome school.
“What attracted me to BTC was the small class sizes and the placement rates BTC has for the programs I was looking at. We’re able to interact with teachers more and get feedback on our work.”
What has your experience been like in PTEC? What are some parts of the program that you’ve enjoyed or been surprised by?It’s been awesome. The teachers are all super engaged with what we’re learning. It’s very in-depth. There’s a lot of teamwork and a lot of hands-on experience. I really like the field trips. They’re great to actually get in and see industry. So far we’ve gone on trips to BP, Shell, PSE and Post Point Water Treatment. Being able to experience all of the teamwork that goes on in this program is life-changing because you’re going to need that on the job. We’re going to need people to help us troubleshoot.
What has your experience been as a female student in a program that is typically mostly male?Being out and doing the internship and in the program, you get treated the same. It’s been great. There’s no judging there. Everybody comes in at different stages of their life. You can all share your stories. You may have no experience at all, but nobody judges you for that.
What would you tell other women considering training in this field?If they’re curious about refineries or water treatment at all, it’s a great program. Everyone in it has been extremely helpful and willing to help you learn.
Tell me about your internship.I did an internship over the summer at Shell (Puget Sound Refinery). It was hands-off, but we were there every day so we were able to see the daily life of an outside operator. We were doing the same 12-hour shifts. It was great to be able to get a taste of that before we get out there.
How do you feel like BTC is preparing you for your career?They're getting us hands-on experience and teaching us all this knowledge. Our instructors have good relationships with all of the refineries, so they know what they're looking for. Going out to the internship, the way it was laid out there was similar to the way we were taught here, so it was super helpful.
What impact has BTC had on your life?This is preparing me for a future. Without the school and the programs they provide, I probably wouldn’t be doing what I want to do. It’s hard to get these jobs without training.
What advice would you give to someone who is considering BTC?Look at all the programs BTC provides. BTC offers so many programs that interested me. It’s a great community at the school.
BTC Student Q& A
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Learn more about Process Technology and Water & Wastewater Treatment during Info Session Week: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Sign up: www.btc.edu/InfoSession
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Student Story
On the last day of her hands-on clinical experience at the hospital, Amanda Pennell told her supervisors that she’d be back when they hired her. A year later, she made good on her word.
Two weeks after graduating from BTC’s Radiologic Technology program in June 2018, Amanda was hired as a radiologic technologist at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham. “For a while I kept thinking, ‘I need to pinch myself.’ I really did,” she says. “The hospital is a great fit. We do ER patients, we do OR patients and we do in-patients, so I like the variety.”
The path to Amanda’s dream job started with a sudden loss. The grocery store location she had worked at for many years closed, and she needed to decide the next step for her career. She realized she had to take the advice that she always gave her sons when they were growing up: Dream big and never stop learning.
In fall 2016, she was accepted into BTC’s Radiologic Technology program, inspired by her trips to get scans and x-rays when her sons were injured in sports, and by her own experience getting care from a skilled technologist.
“The program here is absolutely phenomenal,” she says. “The class sizes are small. You get the attention you need. You get the assistance you need.” Lessons in class are paired with clinical rota-tions for the students in professional labs at hospitals and clinics to give students real-world experi-ence and put the concepts they learn into practice. “I love the way they do the didactic training and clinicals simultaneously so we’re doing the book-learning and the hands-on learning,” Amanda says.
The path from laid-off grocery store worker to radiologic technologist took hard work and dedication from Amanda, who served as the student member of the Radiologic Technology advisory committee, was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society and a student lead-ership delegate to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
Through it all, Amanda found help, answers and encouragement at BTC everywhere from admissions and advising to financial aid and workforce funding to the instructors in her pro-gram. “I had help and resources every step of the way, from the very beginning,” she says. “There was always help, and if somebody didn’t know the answer, they found out.”
Pennell is particularly grateful for the financial assistance she received at BTC. “Between Foun-dation scholarships, the BFET (Basic Food, Employment & Training) program and PTK (Phi Theta Kappa), I made it through both years with no student debt. I feel absolutely so fortunate.”
Train for a career in aerospace and manufacturing at BTCCheck out our programs in Machining and Industrial Maintenance & Mechatronics!
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“The program here is
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The class sizes are small.
You get the attention
you need. You get the
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scholarships, the BFET (Basic
Food, Employment & Training)
program and PTK (Phi Theta
Kappa), I made it through both
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I feel absolutely so fortunate.”
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CONTINUING EDUCATIONGeneral registration begins Nov. 26! Visit our website for all classes: www.btc.edu/TakeClasses
The following classes are non-credit unless otherwise noted.
Business & Professional DevelopmentAccounting Boot Camp PROFD 130The world of accounting can be complex and bland, but explaining it doesn’t have to be. If you are a current business owner or future one, or a part-time bookkeeper who wants to know how debits & credits work behind the scenes, this workshop is for you. If your time with the tax accountant each year leaves you confused, and you want to converse in his or her language, then this is for you. Students will learn to: navigate a balance sheet and income statement; become aware of accounting core segments such as assets, liabilities, and equity; recognize debit and credit coding for transaction recording; identify expense classification; and understand the value of a bank reconciliation and internal controls. S Item#: 3855 W 1/23-3/13 CobleLocation: CC 240 6:00p-7:30p $425.00
ACES: Trauma-Informed Practice for Education PROFD 131Our community understands the impact of trauma on brain development and social-emo-tional regulation. The challenge is, knowing what to do in the face of complex situations that arise in classrooms, parent conferences, team meetings, hallways, and systems that drive your profession. This 4-hour, interactive session reviews foundational research on the impact of toxic stress and traumatic experiences on the brain and body. Discover education-specific strategies to increase resilience-building and mitigate trauma impact in the workplace. We will focus on solutions to make positive change for us, our coworkers and the students we serve. Prerequisite: Participants should have a basic understanding of the Adverse Childhood Experience Study (ACES) and the research on toxic stress and brain development (min. 3 hours of pre-training available through Whatcom Family & Community Network: http://wfcn.org/eventspage). S Item#: 8356 Sa 1/12 WFCNLocation: G 102 & 103 9:00a-1:00p $79.00
Effective Workplace Communication Skills PROFD 101Today’s workplaces are increasingly complex and dynamic environments. To succeed, employees need to master both hard skills (tasks and procedures) and soft skills (managing oneself and effectively communicating verbally and non-verbally with coworkers, supervi-sors, and customers). This class will explore the fundamental soft skills needed in today’s workplaces. Participants will learn about, practice, and apply a variety of communication strategies, including effective listening, assertive communication, techniques for dealing with conflict, and how to thrive in diverse and changing work environments. S Item#: 3850 W 1/9-2/13 OekermanLocation: HC 220 6:30p-8:30p $375.00
Resumes That Get Results PROFD 102Write a resume that gets results! Job seekers 18 and older in any industry, profession and job level will learn proven resume-writing strategies to match your job search situation and how to craft a resume that will get noticed by hiring managers. Sell yourself with special approaches to new graduate, entry-level, mid-level career, career transition, management and executive-level resumes. Learn how to create a results-focused job history and get tips for determining industry keywords. Showcase your strengths and skills to convince an employer that you are the best choice and land that interview! S Item#: 3851 TTh 1/8-1/10 RathbunLocation: CC 208 6:00p-8:00p $149.00
HR & LeadershipLeadership 2020 & Beyond PROFD 110New global trends have significantly changed the characteristics of leadership to accomplish social and economic value in the world. Leaders define the meaning and purpose of their business to society. The advancement of technology, geo-political changes and innovation mean new ways of thinking and leading, and traditional business hierarchy is challenged by the multi-generational approach to work and career development. 2020 Leaders use value-driven activities, multi-dimensional 360 vision, the ability to synthesize a variety of disciplines, personal growth and continued education, and inspiring collaboration to move your mission forward.S Item#: 3854 M 2/11-3/25 (no class 2/18) ThiessenLocation: CC 115 5:30p-7:30p $475.00
Generations at Work PROFD 105In today’s multi-generational workforce and with the constant of change, leaders must have effective and collective communication styles to offer direction. How we talk to ourselves, listen to others, share ideas, collect information, and collaborate for innovation directly relate to our ability to meet business objectives. Does your team perform their best for you? Are you able to identify the core reasons for conflict within your organization? Does your “open door” policy include being “open” to a great idea? We will dive into what you tell yourself, how you hear, what you hear, and what language will enable you to communicate with your team from 18 to 81.S Item#: 3853 M 1/7-2/4 (no class 1/21) ThiessenLocation: CC 115 5:30p-8:30p $475.00
SHRM: Certified HR Professional (Exam Prep) HRM 133The SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Certified Professional (SHRM-CPSM) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCPSM) credentials are the new standard for HR professionals. The SHRM Certified Professional course is a comprehensive 36-hour program that combines expert instruction with the SHRM Learning System for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exam, so you will learn faster and build core HR knowledge. This course is designed to prepare individuals seeking global HR credentials for success on the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exam. Successful completion of this course does not guarantee passing the exam. For eligibility requirements go to http://certification.shrm.org. S Item#: 3614 TTh 1/15-3/14 Real Symple SolutionsLocation: CC 235 6:00p-8:00p $1,749.00Note: Tuition includes the SHRM Learning System, online tools and printed book for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP.
Workplace Dynamics PROFD 103Given how much of our waking hours are spent working, it’s surprising how little we think about the impact our work environment, our work relationships, and organizational culture have on our lives. This class will delve into common workplace dynamics and the challenges they create for us. It will explore the roles of leaders, managers, and the people who work for them. We will look at organizational culture and how we can best thrive within our work environments. S Item#: 3852 T 2/12-3/19 OekermanLocation: J 7 6:30p-8:30p $375.00
LeanLean Six Sigma Yellow Belt LEAN 101This course will provide a solid understanding of the Lean Six Sigma methodology. Students will gain the skills needed to effectively apply Lean tools within any organization and achieve sustained improvements and bottom-line results. Every organization needs to implement processes and procedures that exceed customer expectations and reduce operating cost while growing market share. The applicable tools and knowledge of Continuous Process Improvement disciplines will set any company apart from the competition. Learn skills such as: eliminating waste; eradicating errors; growing market share; improving customer service; and reducing variability. S Item#: 3806 TTh 1/15-2/14 SixSigmaTV.netLocation: HC 108A 5:30p-8:30p $1,275.00
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification LEAN 120Students in this engaging hands-on course will gain a thorough understanding of the DMA-IC Lean Six Sigma methodology and tools to successfully execute small to mid-size enter-prise-wide operational improvement projects. Participants will practice and apply tools to real life operational issues they bring to class. Students will be given pre-work using our Lean Six Sigma Project Launch Plan that will be reviewed by our Master Black Belt instructors to ensure successful course completion and implementation of Green Belt-level operational improvements.S Item#: 3807 TTh 1/8-3/21 SixSigmaTV.net Location: HC 108B 5:30p-8:30p $3,195.00
Corporate Education at BTC: Get customized training for your business! www.btc.edu/CCEQuestions? Contact: [email protected] | 360.752.8458
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Computer ApplicationsMicrosoftMS Word for Beginners MSO 110This course will provide beginning MS Word users, or those who would like to upgrade their skills from an earlier version of Word, training to craft and edit well-formatted documents for business, academic and personal use. Learners will build skills and procedures from a professional business and technical writer with experience creating visually appealing documents for global businesses, local organizations and individuals. We will reference Joan Lambert’s “Microsoft Word 2016 Step by Step” book. Course topics include creating a new document and effectively using formatting, fonts, styles, charts, graphs, outlines, diagrams and tables.S Item#: 3822 TTh 1/15-2/7 RathbunLocation: CC 200 6:00p-8:00p $269.00
MS Word for Intermediate Users MSO 111This course will provide training for intermediate MS Word users, those who would like to upgrade their skills from an earlier version, or those who have completed a Step by Step Word for Beginners class. Learners will increase their skills to use Word for business, academic and personal use. The learner will build skills and procedures from a professional business and technical writer with experience creating visually appealing documents for global busi-nesses, local organizations and individuals. Course topics include creating a new document, organizing and arranging content, text-wrapping, marking documents for review, comparing and merging documents, controlling document privacy, using autocorrect, creating a table of contents, using macros, and implementing mail merge.S Item#: 3823 TTh 2/26-3/21 RathbunLocation: CC 200 6:00p-8:00p $269.00
Health & Safety
Basic CSTOP ENVS 151Developed by Construction Safety Professionals to provide superior safety training, CSTOP is an industrial and heavy construction safety training and orientation program designed to provide contractor employees with a better than basic understanding of hazards and safety procedures associated with work in highly hazardous work areas. 1 credit.S Item#: 4171 Sa 2/23 MillerLocation: DMC 130 8:00a-3:00p $99.00S Item#: 4172 Sa 3/30 MillerLocation: DMC 130 8:00a-3:00p $99.00
HIV/AIDS Education for Healthcare Professionals HLTH 133This workshop is designed for the professional needing seven hours of HIV/AIDS education for licensure or professional update. The program utilizes a multimedia approach and meets Washington state certification requirements. 1 credit.S Item#: 4270 F 2/8 StaffLocation: HC 217 8:30a-4:30p $88.00S: Item#: 4271 Online 1/3-2/15 FreedmanLocation: Online $88.00S: Item#: 4272 Online 2/19-3/15 FreedmanLocation: Online $88.00
Infectious Disease Prevention for EMS Providers HLTH 138This four-hour course covers the required information, per Washington State Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical and Trauma Prevention, for anyone involved in or entering the area of emergency medical services in Washington state. This course will cover basic etiology, epidemiology, clinical manifestations and treatment, infection control stan-dards, psychosocial issues as well as the legal and ethical aspects of dealing with individuals with HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases. .5 credits.S Item#: 4280 W 1/16 StaffLocation: HC 111 5:00p-9:00p $59.00
CPR & First AidCPR: Adult Heartsaver HLTH 103This course includes one-person CPR, obstructed airway techniques, and risk factors of heart disease. Skills completion & written exam are required for card, good for two years. .5 credits.S Item#: 4202 Sa 1/26 StaffLocation: HC 111 9:00a-12:00p $52.00Sh Item#: 4203 M 2/25 StaffLocation: HC 115 6:00p-9:00p $59.00
Pediatric CPR for Family & Friends HLTH 114This course assists anyone desiring to learn CPR for personal reasons but not needing a completion card for employment. This pediatric course covers CPR for infants and children, and relief of foreign body airway obstruction. A participation card is issued for this course. .2 credits.S Item#: 4225 M 2/4 StaffLocation: HC 204 6:00p-8:30p $49.00
Pediatric First Aid & CPR HLTH 141This course, specifically for those who work in a childcare setting, covers materials not traditionally taught in standard first aid classes (splinting, eye infections, immunizations, emergency plans). Those who are recommended to attend are: school teachers, coaches, camp and troop leaders, counselors, foster parents, and babysitters. A combined First Aid and CPR (infant and child) card will be issued and good for two years. 1 credit.Item#: 4245 MW 2/4-2/6 StaffLocation: HC 103 5:00p-9:00p $98.44
h Item#: 4246 Th 3/14 StaffLocation: HC 204 4:00p-7:00p $98.44
Healthcare Provider First Aid & CPR HLTH 154This course will teach professional-level CPR and first aid. CPR will cover adult, child and infant skills, barrier devices and use of the AED (automated external defibrillator). The first aid component will cover all requirements per OSHA and WISHA and will discuss some advanced first aid skills. The CPR portion requires a written exam to be passed with 84% as well as skills evaluation prior to card issuance. Text required. 1 credit.Item#: 4251 Sa 1/19-1/26 StaffLocation: HC 104 9:00a-2:00p $98.44Sh Item#: 4252 W 2/20 StaffLocation: HC 111 6:00p-9:00p $119.00
First Aid Fundamentals HLTH 155This eight-hour first aid course is in compliance with WAC 296-24 of the state of Washington and meets OSHA/WISHA requirements for first aid training. This course teaches the funda-mentals of first aid in order to gain access to the EMS system and render emergency care in a low-risk occupational environment, and teaches adult CPR and obstructed airway techniques. CPR and first aid cards are good for two years. Attendance at all sessions and demonstration of competency is required for certification. 1 credit.Item#: 4302 Sa 2/9 StaffLocation: HC 111 8:00a-5:00p $98.44
h Item#: 4304 W 2/27 StaffLocation: HC 103 6:00p-9:00p $98.44
h Item#: 4305 M 3/18 StaffLocation: HC 204 1:00p-4:00p $98.44
Healthcare Provider CPR HO 127This basic life-support course is for healthcare providers and includes adult one- and two-res-cuer CPR, pediatric one-rescuer CPR, and barrier devices. Successful written and mannequin skill evaluation and attendance at all sessions are required to receive a card. .5 credits.S Item#: 4330 Sa 1/12 StaffLocation: HC 104 9:00a-2:00p $85.00S Item#: 4333 Sa 3/2 StaffLocation: HC 204 12:00p-6:00p $85.00Sh Item#: 4332 W 2/6 StaffLocation: HC 111 6:00p-9:00p $85.00
Industrial Skills & TradesCertificatesFlagging & Traffic Control TRAFC 103This is an approved state of Washington course that leads to certification as a flagger. Course work includes traffic control, signs, channelization, devices used, and practical application. Students must be at least 18 and have the ability to speak and read English. 1 credit.S Item#: 4611 Sa 1/26 YorksLocation: DMC 130 8:30a-5:00p $119.00S Item#: 4612 Sa 2/9 YorksLocation: DMC 130 8:30a-5:00p $119.00S Item#: 4613 Sa 3/9 YorksLocation: DMC 130 8:30a-5:00p $119.00
h= After registering for CPR hybrid classes, students must email [email protected] to request online key (allow one business day to receive). Students must log in and participate by the second day of class or you may be dropped. After completing the online portion, students must present the completion certificate and demonstrate hands-on skills at the assigned time and location. There are no refunds for CPR hybrid sections.
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Forklift Driver Certification CODR 125This course provides the student with forklift driving safety knowledge and skills to comply with OSHA/WISHA, and meets WAC 296.863.60005 requirements. Instruction emphasizes prevention of workplace-related hazards, accidents, and injuries. Students will be awarded the Ives Mobile Equipment Operator’s Certification. Employers must also test an employee’s ability and provide additional training on any different conditions specific to a particular job site. Prerequisite: Students must be at least 18 years of age and have 2-3 hours of previous forklift driving experience. 1 creditS Item#: 4041 Sa 1/19 MorrisLocation: T 9 8:00a-5:00p $185.00S Item#: 4042 Sa 2/9 MorrisLocation: T 9 8:00a-5:00p $185.00S Item#: 4043 Sa 3/16 MorrisLocation: T 9 8:00a-5:00p $185.00
ConstructionConstruction Core Curriculum CCC 100Completing BTC’s National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) certificate prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills to residential and commercial building construction, and provides training on the basic skills needed to continue education in multiple construction trades. Modules cover basic construction site safety, introduction to construction math, hand tools, power tools, construction drawing, materials handling, basic jobsite communication skills and basic employment skills for the construction industry. Instruction also includes an introduction to construction equipment, site prep and layout, construction estimating, blueprint reading, building codes, framing, masonry, HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems, and interior and exterior finishing and plumbing. This certificate provides NCCER certification, program materials and basic tool kit. S: Item#: 3900 Online 1/14-3/22 Baca/NCCERLocation: Online $1,375.00Note: Class will meet on campus periodically for in-person skills assessment and testing. Dates to be determined by instructor in collaboration with students. Can be taken concurrently with CCC 201.
Construction Technologies: Craft Laborer I CCC 201The National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Craft Laborer I modules will be covered along with several modules from Construction Technologies. Modules will include the following: Orientation to the Trade, Floor Systems, Ceiling Joist and Roof Framing, Roofing Applications, Wall Systems, Exterior Finishing, Basic Stair Layout, Cabinet Installation, Building Fasteners and Adhesives, Properties of Concrete, Site Layout, Handling and Placing Concrete, Foundations and Slab-on Grade. Prerequisite: CCC 100. S Item#: 3901 ThF 1/10-3/15 Vaughn/NCCERLocation: CP 1 Th 5:30p-7:30p & F 8a-4p $2,775.00Note: You must successfully complete CCC 100 in order to receive the certificate for Craft Laborer 1. Can be taken concurrently with CCC 100.
Residential Home Inspection Fundamentals of Home Inspection RHI 111This course fulfills state education pre-licensing requirements and gives students the technical knowledge they need for their careers. Students learn the fundamentals of residential home inspection, including all aspects of the inspection process, from Washington laws and rules to the specifics of what to inspect at each property. Learn how to assess roofing, structure, plumbing, heating and electrical systems and more. Prerequisite: A BTC Admissions Applica-tion is required before a student can register for the Residential Home Inspection certificate. Laptop with internet access and word processing capabilities. 12 credits.S Item#: 3881 DAILY 2/4-2/22 & 2/25 SmithLocation: RRC 201 8:00a-5:00p $3,300.00Note: This class runs 2/4-2/22. No class 2/18. It resumes for a final exam on 2/25. If you would like to receive your textbook prior to the class start date, please call 360.752.8458.
Home Inspection Field Training RHI 112This course will build on the fundamentals by providing an additional 40 hours of supervised field training, including supervised hands-on inspections at a minimum of five residences along with five completed student reports, which are required to successfully meet Washington state standards. The report writing is in addition to the 40 hours of field training and will be completed off-site and outside of class time by students. Prerequisite: RHI 111. 3 credits.S Item#: 3882 DAILY 2/23-3/1 SmithLocation: RRC 201 8:00a-5:00p $600.00
WeldingIntroduction to Welding WELD 101This is a great class for anyone who would like to try welding for the first time. The instructor will lead you through the steps to begin welding safely and successfully. After experiencing welding first-hand, students may choose to enroll in creative industrial welding classes that will start later in the month. Students must wear appropriate work clothes, including: leather shoes or boots, long-sleeved cotton or wool shirt or jacket, light-weight leather work gloves or gauntlet welding gloves, and safety glasses. No synthetic fabrics allowed. A welding cap or suitable light-weight cotton head covering under the hood is advised. Equipment and supplies will be provided, but students may bring their own welding helmet if desired (some loaners are available from our tool room). 1 credit.S Item#: 3600 Sa 1/12 EricksonLocation: MC 102 9:00a-4:00p $105.00
Creative Welding WELD 102This class is for beginners and returning students. It covers the fundamentals of GMAW (wire feed welding), oxyfuel and plasma arc cutting, safety, fabricating, and creative applications of metalwork. Students complete two class projects. Materials supplied by student. 2 credits.S Item#: 3601 T 1/15-3/19 ClevelandLocation: MC 102 5:30p-8:50p $285.00
Intro to Aluminum Welding WELD 170The beginning and intermediate welder will learn the basics of aluminum welding (GMAW & GTAW), metallurgy, safety, and fabrication technologies required for professional shop and marine applications. You will be guided by an industry professional with proper welding certifications in learning the basics of wire feed set-up, operation, and technique, as well as TIG welding applications, including the most current technology in pulse and pulse-on-pulse equipment used in today’s aluminum fabricating industry. Students supply their own personal welding equipment (bring to first class). Prerequisite: Welding experience in aluminum or steel. 2 credits.S Item#: 3603 Th 1/17-3/21 SmockLocation: MC 102 5:30p-8:50p $285.00
Basic Welding (Welding I & II) WELD 173This course covers basic industrial welding techniques and safety. From beginning compe-tencies in SMAW and oxy/fuel cutting, through GMAW and plasma cutting processes. Basic fabricating principles will cover lap, fillet, and butt weld joint set-up. 2 credits.S Item#: 3606 M 1/7-3/25 (No class 1/21 & 2/18) PhilliberLocation: MC 134 5:30p-8:50p $285.00
Welding 20-Hour Upgrade WLD 281Self-guided welding practice in the welding booth. A 20-hour upgrade is 1 credit and may be taken multiple times. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 1 credit.Item#: 3490 ARRANGED 1/3-3/23 JonesLocation: MC 102 $158.62Note: Approximate cost based on Washington state residency.
Welding 50-Hour Upgrade WLD 282Self-guided welding practice in the welding booth. A 50-hour upgrade is 2 credits and may be taken multiple times. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 2 credits.Item#: 3492 ARRANGED 1/3-3/23 JonesLocation: MC 102 $317.24Note: Approximate cost based on Washington state residency.
Welding 70-Hour Upgrade WLD 283Self-guided welding practice in the welding booth. A 70-hour upgrade is 3 credits and may be taken multiple times. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 3 credits.Item#: 3494 ARRANGED 1/3-3/23 JonesLocation: MC 102 $475.86Note: Approximate cost based on Washington state residency.
Weld Testing — AWS Accredited Testing Facility (ATF)BTC Welding is an internationally accredited AWS (American Welding Society) welding qualification testing facility. We currently have two AWS CWIs on staff who are qualified to conduct AWS and WABO welder certification testing. Testing is offered year-round. Welding brush-up practice prior to testing is also available. Call 360.752.8301 for pricing, to schedule a test, or for more info.Location: MC 102 Jones
Parenting Scholarships available! Thanks to the BTC Foundation, IMCO General Construction, Kiwanis Club of Bellingham & WECU for donating funds to cover up to half-scholarships for students ($125/year).
View online form: www.btc.edu/ParentingScholarship
Childbirth Class Scholarships AvailablePeaceHealth covers up to half-scholarships for all of BTC’s Childbirth classes ($100/year). Inquire at the time of registration!
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Child & Family StudiesSee class scholarship information on the bottom of page 8.
ChildbirthPreparation for Childbirth & Parenting CHFM 105This traditional course covers the full spectrum of pregnancy, labor and birth, newborn care, postpartum and parenting, for those who want to focus on pregnancy and parenting while building relationships with others. Information about the last trimester of pregnancy, labor and birth, comfort and coping techniques, newborn care and feeding, and the challenges and rewards of parenting will be covered. A postpartum reunion with parents and babies is included.Item#: 8001 T 1/15-3/5 SlocumLocation: HC 204 6:30p-9:00p $199.00
Pregnancy & Childbirth CHFM 106This shorter course focuses on healthy pregnancy and birth and is great as a refresher option. Information on pregnancy, labor and birth, and comfort and coping techniques will be covered. Limited information on newborns, breastfeeding, and the postpartum period is presented, with less time to practice skills in class. A postpartum reunion with parents and babies is included.Item#: 8010 W 1/9-2/6 FolletLocation: HC 204 6:00p-8:30p $119.00Item#: 8011 Th 2/21-3/21 FowlerLocation: HC 204 6:30p-9:00p $119.00Note: Course fees waived for those covered by WA Apple Health (Medicaid) waivers.
Preparation for Childbirth: Weekend Condensed CHFM 107This weekend course is for the pregnant woman and her support person whose schedule prevents them from taking the full course. The weekend format provides an overview of late pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breathing and relaxation methods to make childbirth easier.Item#: 8021 SaSu 1/26-1/27 FowlerLocation: JOS 5,6 Sa 8:30a-5:30p & Su 12:30p-5:30p $149.00Item#: 8022 SaSu 3/9-3/10 SlocumLocation: JOS 5,6 Sa 8:30a-5:30p & Su 12:30p-5:30p $149.00Note: Course fees waived for those covered by WA Apple Health (Medicaid) waivers.
Hypnotic Childbirth CHFM 112Learn how to get your body and mind to work for you in one of the most incredible experiences of your life. This online course helps women overcome their fear of the birthing process and builds trust in women’s inherent ability to give birth. Exercises in relaxation, visualization, and overcoming obstacles include the best self-hypnosis techniques to achieve an optimal state of mind for labor and birth. The online forum allows for self-paced learning while connecting with others.: Item#: 8150 Online 1/7-2/8 RipperLocation: Online $149.00
: Item#: 8151 Online 2/11-3/15 RipperLocation: Online $149.00
VBAC: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean CHFM 101Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) is a safe and viable option for many women who have had a prior cesarean. This class reviews current research to help you and your partner understand the risks and benefits of VBAC and repeat cesarean birth. Learn coping and comfort techniques to prepare for each stage of labor, and how to navigate the hurdles you may face with VBAC. S Item#: 8040 Th 1/31 SlocumLocation: HC 204 6:00p-8:30p $40.00
Comfort Techniques for Labor & Birth CHFM 118This class is designed to provide pregnant women and their partners with more information about pain and coping, including: birthing techniques, labor positions, comfort measures, and options for back labor. Suggestions for partners providing labor support are presented.Item#: 8050 Sa 2/23 SlocumLocation: HC 204 9:00a-11:30a $40.00
Breastfeeding Basics & Beyond CHFM 119Breastfeeding offers a baby an optimal start in life and provides lifelong health benefits. Accurate information and support are essential for a breastfeeding mother. This course provides the basic information necessary to initiate and to sustain breastfeeding, for as long as desired. Topics covered will include: breastfeeding resources, role of the support person(s), preparation and getting started, responding to postpartum challenges including mother-baby separation and pumping, and answers to personal questions.Item#: 8101 Sa 2/9 FolletLocation: HC 204 9:00a-11:30a $40.00Item#: 8102 Sa 3/30 FolletLocation: HC 204 9:00a-11:30a $40.00
Baby ConnectionsBringing Baby Home CHFM 120Our Bringing Baby Home workshop is a research-based and research-tested psychoeduca-tional workshop that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for babies and children by strengthening their families. Developed by renowned relationship and parenting experts, Drs. John and Julie Gottman, this workshop is perfect for those who are expecting a baby or already parenting an infant (up to age 1). In this workshop, you and your partner will learn how to strengthen your friendship, increase intimacy and affection, work through conflict with greater ease, create positive baby interactions, and ensure quality involvement for both parents. The cost of this course includes the Bringing Baby Home Workbook and materials.Item#: 8140 Sa 1/19-1/26 FolletLocation: CC 115 9:00a-4:00p $199.00Item#: 8141 W 2/13-3/20 FolletLocation: CC 115 6:00p-8:00p $199.00
Baby ‘N’ Me (1-7 months) CHFM 121The early months of parenting are filled with extremes — from sheer joy to incredible sleep deprivation. This class offers a safe, inviting, relaxed atmosphere where you can meet other parents/caregivers, build relationships and find answers to your parenting questions. Adults choose discussion topics such as sleep patterns, infant development, adjusting to parenting, games and songs, and starting solids. Babies play in the same room while you gain valuable support and current information on raising a young infant.Item#: 8110 W 1/16-3/6 FolletLocation: FCC 33 1:00p-3:00p $129.00
Baby ‘N’ Me (8-12 months) CHFM 122As your children transition from infancy, the parenting issues you face change. This course provides a safe, inviting, relaxed atmosphere where you can meet other parents, build relationships and find answers to your parenting questions. Adults choose discussion topics such as emerging language, safety, nutrition, and beginning discipline. Babies explore in the same room and make new friends while you gain valuable support and current information on raising an older infant.Item#: 8115 M 1/14-3/18 (No class 1/21 & 2/18) ReadLocation: FCC 33 1:00p-3:00p $129.00
Family Connections: Adult/ChildExploring with Toddlers CHFM 131Form lasting relationships with other families while your child learns through play in a fun, safe, preschool-like environment. Share questions, concerns, and other ideas with the parenting educator and one another. Toddlers love to cook in our home center, build with blocks, dress up in costumes, and explore activities designed to promote their development and social skills. Circle time activities include songs, stories, movement, and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers choose new discussion topics each quarter such as toddler development, positive behavior guidance, toilet training, and temper tantrums. Younger siblings are welcome to attend with you and your toddler. Parents attend separate discussion sections while children are cared for. Children can join their parents if desired.Item#: 8145 M 1/7-3/18 (No class 1/21 & 2/18) ReadLocation: Y 2 9:00a-11:30a $249.00Note: This class is for 2-year-olds. Item#: 8146 T 1/8-3/12 MaloneLocation: FCC 24 9:00a-11:30a $249.00Note: This class is for children 18-36 months old.Item#: 8147 W 1/9-3/13 MaloneLocation: FCC 24 9:00a-11:00a $199.00Note: This class is for 1-year-olds.
More Than One CHFM 135Form lasting connections with other families while your children’s imagination, curiosity and creativity soar. Kids can explore the dress-up area, the sensory table, the home center, a variety of multi-age art, math, science and group activities as well as explore outdoors. Parents/caregivers choose their discussion topics such as sibling rivalry, balancing family needs, and positive discipline. This class is for families with multiple children (birth to 5 years) or those with a preschool-aged child without siblings. Item#: 8165 T 1/8-3/12 BurkeLocation: Y 2 9:00a-11:30a $249.00Item#: 8166 W 1/9-3/13 ReadLocation: Y 2 9:00a-11:30a $249.00Item#: 8167 Th 1/10-3/14 ReadLocation: Y 2 9:00a-11:30a $249.00Item#: 8168 F 1/11-3/15 ReadLocation: Y 2 9:00a-11:30a $249.00
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Register & Pay for Classes! www.btc.edu/RegisterFind links to online registration, the registration form, helpful instructions and contact information. Let us know if we can assist you!
Registration: 360.752.8350 | [email protected]
Cashier: 360.752.8311 | [email protected]
Refund policy: www.btc.edu/Refund
BTC Campus Locations www.btc.edu/CampusDirectory
Off-Campus Locations FCC = First Congregational Church (2401 Cornwall Ave.) JOS = PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center (2901 Squalicum Pkwy.) RRC = Railroad Center (1411 Railroad Ave.)
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Men & Children CHFM 138This workshop is designed for toddlers and preschoolers to bring an important man in their life (father, stepfather, uncle, grandfather, etc.) to a morning of activities, music, and books. Participants will spend the class time interacting with their important toddler or preschooler. Item#: 8300 Sa 1/26-2/23 SantosLocation: Y 2 9:00a-11:30a $129.00
Family Connections: Adult DiscussionRaising Teens CHFM 143The teen years are full of changes for both the adolescent and the parents. This class will explore the brain changes that explain some teen behaviors and give strategies to create and maintain a mutually respectful, loving relationship between parents and their teen. Topics discussed will be decided by the group but may include communication, respectful listening, sexuality, drug use, suicide prevention, bullying, rebellious behaviors, and positive relationships with peers.Item#: 8186 T 1/8-1/22 ReadLocation: HC 104 6:00p-8:00p $69.00
Parenting the Love & Logic Way CHFM 160Based on the highly acclaimed Love and Logic philosophy developed by Jim Fay and Foster Cline, this class unlocks the secrets of successful parenting. Participants in this class will learn the specific how-tos of successful parenting, not just theoretical concepts. The class will provide parents with specific, tangible skills to use and a mindset that allows them to develop a loving relationship while setting limits and boundaries.Item#: 8404 Sa 2/23 Rose-DuckworthLocation: See below 9:00a-4:30p $69.00Note: This class takes place at Bellingham Christian School (1600 E. Sunset Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226).
5 Essential Elements for Stepfamily Success CHFM 166Every step-couple wants to lead their stepfamily with success. Yet, somewhere along the way we discover it’s more difficult than we thought. Join Mike and Kim Anderson to discover the 5 Essential Elements that make a successful stepfamily. You’ll discover new skills in understanding children’s perspectives, building healthy stepfamily bonds, effective parenting & discipline, safeguarding your marriage/partnership and working well within the Parenting Coalition. This workshop will equip you to lead your stepfamily with clarity, confidence and connection.S Item#: 8304 T 2/5-3/12 AndersonLocation: CC 114 6:30p-8:30p $119.00
Recreation & Personal EnrichmentDigital Photography Fundamentals & Beyond PHOTO 126This class will teach you how to get the best pictures from your digital camera. The class covers technical aspects of making pictures and how to compose and capture great images. 1 credit.S Item#: 6458 T 1/29-2/26 ByalLocation: B 9 6:30p-8:30p $99.00Note: Students must have a camera with manual capability. No point-and-shoot-style cameras.
Sewing: Beginner & Refresher SEW 101Sewing is both rewarding and enjoyable. This course provides individualized instruction for you to accomplish the projects of your choice. Basic sewing skills are taught for the novice sewer as well as professional and time-saving tips for all sewers. Projects can include clothing construction, home decorating, crafts and gift ideas.S Item#: 8370 T 1/15-3/5 HodginLocation: MC 210 6:30p-9:00p $199.00Note: Students will need to bring a sewing machine and supplies for their desired project.
Sewing: Finish it Up! SEW 102Do you have unfinished sewing projects that you would like help completing? This is the perfect opportunity to get that project finished up! Bring your current project, supplies and sewing machine, and the instructor will help guide you through to completion. Equipment available to use in class includes a serger, irons and ironing boards.S Item#: 8371 Sa 2/2-2/9 HodginLocation: MC 210 9:00a-1:00p $79.00Note: Students will need to bring a sewing machine and supplies for their desired project.
Food & BeverageBartending for the Professional MIX 101Become a professional bartender! Learn how to mix, measure and master more than 400 of today’s most popular cocktails: mai tais, mojitos, electric iced teas, margaritas, cosmopoli-tans, martinis, Manhattans, coffee drinks and more! In this fun, hands-on class you’ll learn professional pouring, shaking, layering, bartending terms, increasing tips, bar promotions, job searching, and more. No prior liquor knowledge required. Home entertainers can be the life of the party and impress your friends and co-workers with your new skills. Prerequisite: Must be 21 years of age to attend.S Item#: 3650 ThFSa 3/7-3/9 RonnestadLocation: G 105 ThF 6p-9p Sa 9a-4p $259.00Note: Text optional: Offered in class $16.
Pinot Noir & Its Alternatives WINE 150Like it or not, Pinot Noir’s reputation as one of the best red wines you can serve with food is irrefutable. This class will take an in-depth look at the grape’s history, its flavor profile, and wine regions that excel at producing it. We’ll also taste through a selection of Pinots — paired with a variety of food samples — as well as more affordable “Pinot alternatives,” such as Gamay and Barbera, which often display similar characteristics to Pinot Noir. For Pinot lovers this is a must-attend class. For others, here’s an opportunity to learn more about this undeniably versatile wine.S Item#: 6899 Sa 2/16 RadilLocation: Café Culinaire 4:00p-6:00p $45.00Note: Students must be 21 years of age to attend. Includes a souvenir BTC wine glass.
Marine Introduction to Boating Skills & Safety MARIN 110This course is provided in partnership with the Bellingham Power Squadron chapter of the US Power Squadrons. It qualifies for WA state boater education card and includes government safety regulations, boat types, adverse weather and emergency conditions, radio procedures, navigation rules, anchoring, knots, trailering, and water sports safety. Charting and GPS procedures focus on local waters. Registration fee includes textbook. Students (or student couples) will use NOAA chart 18421 and a pair of navigation dividers. The instructor will discuss options for purchase at local marine stores and printing shops. Course includes an optional 4-hour on-water session with a USPS instructor. 1 credit.S Item#: 4560 T 1/8-2/26 Morin & TomkinsLocation: CC 234 6:30p-8:30p $110.00
Marine Engine Maintenance MARIN 119This course takes the mystery out of the internal combustion engine. Learn troubleshooting and routine maintenance of gas-fueled, diesel and outboard engines. This is the perfect class for those moments out on the water when the engine overheats or refuses to start, and is also perfect for saving routine maintenance costs each year. 1 credit.S Item#: 4572 W 1/9-2/27 HunterLocation: CC 236 6:30p-8:30p $95.00S Item#: 4573 W 1/9-2/27 HunterLocation: CC 236 6:30p-8:30p $129.00Note: Bellingham Sail and Power Squadron members register for item #4572 ($95.00). Non-members register for item #4573 ($129.00).
Marine Piloting MARIN 115This United States Power Squadrons course teaches the basics of coastal navigation. Interpret marine charts, then plot and navigate courses. Use the mariner’s compass and convert between True and Magnetic. Use GPS to set up waypoints and routes, pre-plan safe courses, and determine your position by both GPS and traditional techniques. Learn about the “Seaman’s Eye.” 1 credit.S Item#: 4565 M 1/7-3/11 (no class 1/21 & 2/18) Morin & OlsonLocation: CC 236 6:30p-8:30p $105.00S Item#: 4566 M 1/7-3/11 (no class 1/21 & 2/18) Morin & OlsonLocation: CC 236 6:30p-8:30p $140.00Note: Bellingham Sail and Power Squadron members register for item #4565 ($105.00). Non-members register for item #4566 ($140.00).
B = B BuildingCC = Campus CenterCP = Construction Pavilion
DMC = Desmond McArdle Center G = G BuildingHC = Haskell Center
MC = Morse CenterT = T BuildingY = Y Building
S= Self-Support := Online
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on Children35th Annual
Conference held at BTC on Saturday, February 2!
FOCUSWhat else is happening? Program Events: Learn more about BTC’s programs at open houses and info sessions throughout the quarter. Sign up: www.btc.edu/InfoSession Transitional Studies: Learn about your options at orientations for ESL/ELA, GED prep, and high school completion. Sign up: www.btc.edu/TransitionalStudies | 360.752.8341 | [email protected] Life: ASBTC hosts free events for BTC students and employees, including free movie nights, great speakers and campus-wide activities. Visit: www.btc.edu/WhatsHappening
Winter 2019BTC Campus
Notice of Non-Discrimination / Aviso de no Discriminación Bellingham Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director for Human Resources, 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, 360.752.8354. Instructional sites are easily accessible to students using wheelchairs or crutches. Students with mobility challenges who wish to take a class at a site which is not accessible should contact AR at 360.752.8345 or [email protected]. BTC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Accessibility Resources office at 360.752.8576.Bellingham Technical College no discrimina en base a raza, color, origen, religión, sexo, discapacidad, militares veteranos o estatus militar, orientación sexual o edad en sus programas y actividades. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar las peticiones de información relativas a la no discriminación política: Director ejecutivo de Recursos Humanos, 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, 360.752.8354. Las publicaciones de BTC están disponibles en formatos alternativos a petición, favor de contactar a la oficina de Servicios de Accesibilidad (Accessibility Resources office) 360.752.8345.
What’s Happening at BTC (USPS 014-492) is published quarterly by Bellingham Technical College, 3028 Lindbergh Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225-1599. Periodical postage paid at Bellingham, WA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to What’s Happening at BTC, 3028 Lindbergh Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225. VOL 1819 ISSUE 3. Issuance Date: Winter 2019. This schedule is for information purposes only. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy at the time of publication. BTC reserves the right to make any changes without notice in the contents and provision of this course schedule including cancellations, tuition/fees, dates and times.
Winter general registration begins (8a.m.) Nov. 26
Bachelor of Applied Science Info Session Nov. 29 Sign up: www.btc.edu/InfoSession (6p.m. CC 233)
Running Start Info Session (6p.m. G103) Dec. 3 Sign up: www.btc.edu/RSEvents
Winter tuition & fees due * Dec. 5
High School Assessment Night Dec. 5
Fall Quarter ends Dec. 7
Student Winter Break Dec. 10–Jan. 2
Fall grades final (check your transcript) Dec. 12
Winter holiday (college closed) Dec. 24–25
New Year’s Day holiday (college closed) Jan. 1
Winter New Student Orientation Jan. 2
Winter Quarter BTC classes begin Jan. 3
Winter last day for 100% refund ** Jan. 9
Running Start Info Session (6p.m. G103) Jan. 15 Sign up: www.btc.edu/RSEvents
Winter last day to drop without a W on transcript *** Jan. 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday (college closed) Jan. 21
Winter last day to withdraw with 50% refund ** Jan. 22
Focus on Children 2019 Conference Feb. 2
*If registering after tuition & fee due date, payment due within 48 hrs. After quarter start, payment due within 24 hrs.
**Published refund dates are for full-quarter-length classes. Shorter classes are pro-rated. See the Refund Policy.
***Published drop & withdrawal dates are for full-quarter-length classes. Dates vary for classes with alternative schedules.
What’s happening around BTC?Faculty In-service (no daytime program classes) Feb. 6
Info Session Week Sign up: www.btc.edu/InfoSession Feb. 11–13
Spring registration access times available Feb. 11
Spring class information available online Feb. 11
Nursing Program Info Session (4p.m. HC108-B) Feb. 11 Sign up: www.btc.edu/NursingInfoSessions
LPN to RN Nursing Info Session (5:30p.m. HC108-B) Feb. 11 Sign up: www.btc.edu/NursingInfoSessions
Try-a-Trade Feb. 12
Running Start Info Session (6p.m. G103) Feb. 12 Sign up: www.btc.edu/RSEvents
President’s Day holiday (college closed) Feb. 18
Spring continuing program student reg. begins Feb. 19
Spring new program student registration begins Feb. 26
High School Assessment Night Feb. 27
Spring general registration begins (8a.m.) March 4
Winter last day to withdraw or change schedule *** March 5
Running Start Info Session (6p.m. G103) March 7 Sign up: www.btc.edu/RSEvents
Spring tuition & fees due * March 14
Winter Quarter ends March 22
Student Spring Break March 25–April 1
Winter grades final (check your transcript) March 27
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Learn more about BTC’s programs and certificates with a week of information sessions.
Each event starts in BTC’s G Building with a brief introduction of the evening’s featured programs, followed by opportunities to tour two different programs, visit their labs and meet their instructors.
Admissions specialists will be on hand throughout the evening to answer questions about how to get started at BTC.
Sign up now and find out more: www.btc.edu/InfoSessionThese events are free and open to community members of all ages.
Dates: February 11–13
Times: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
BTC’s G Building & campus
Do you have a passion for putting things together?
Check out Industrial Technology & Transportation: Monday, Feb. 11•Auto Collision Repair•Automotive Technology•Diesel Technology
•Electrician•HVAC/R
Do you have a mind for business and technology?
Learn about Business & Information Technology: Wednesday, Feb. 13•Accounting•Administrative Assistant•Business•Business Management
•Computer Networking•Computer Software
Support•Legal Admin Assistant
Want to be part of making something big?
Join us for Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering: Tuesday, Feb. 12•Bachelor of Applied
Science degrees: Engineering Technology and Operations Management
•Engineering Technology (Civil, Clean Energy, Comp-osites, Electronics, Geomatics, and Mechanical Design)
• Industrial Maintenance & Mechatronics
• Instrumentation & Control Technology
•Machining•Process Technology•Water & Wastewater
Treatment•Welding
BTC Info Session Week: Better jobs start here!
