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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 [email protected] 910.879.5568
Stephanie Gonzalez [email protected] 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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 910.879.5587
Gale West [email protected] 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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected] 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.