PJC Announces Continuing Education
Classes For December

 

Press Release from PJC

 

  Paris Junior College Continuing Education Department will 
offer a selection of classes during the first two weeks of December, 
according to John Spradling, Vice President of Workforce Education.

         Business

         How to Start Your Own Business will be held from 9-11 a.m. on 
Friday, December 4. This free seminar is for anyone who’s ever dreamed 
of owning a business. Topics to be covered include legal requirements, 
feasibility studies, forms of business ownership and their advantages 
and disadvantages, the business plan, finding the money, what lenders 
want to know, SBA loans, and other loan sources.

         Parenting

         The Kids Hurt Too seminar will meet from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, 
December 1. This seminar is designed to help parents understand the 
needs of their children throughout the process of divorce. This 
seminar is a supportive, educational session to assist parents with 
the knowledge necessary to nurture their children through this 
traumatic time in their lives. There is strong evidence that the way a 
parent deals with the divorce directly affects the emotional response 
of their children. The seminar does not address personal or legal 
issues of the parent, and it is not a therapy session.

         Leadership Series

         Developing Others is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 
Friday, December 4. This course provides leaders, coaches, and mentors 
with the necessary skills and a practical process to develop talent. 
It focuses on a leader’s critical role before, during and after a 
development plan.

         Health Care/Medical

         The Basic Life Support Class, including CPR instruction, is 
approved by the American Heart Association and will meet from 8 a.m. 
to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 4. This class covers instruction in 
lifesaving skills of respiratory (choking and near drowning) and 
cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants.

         The Basic Life Support (CPR) Recertification for Health 
Professionals will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, December 11. 
This class offers an update and review for current CPR certified 
cardholders. Written examination and successful demonstration of 
skills is required to complete this class that is certified by the 
American Heart Association.

         Computing for Senior Adults (55+)

         Computer Fun for Seniors will meet from 9 a.m. to noon, 
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, December 7-11. This class will introduce 
senior adults to the fun of playing games and working crossword 
puzzles in the online newspaper format. It will also explain how to 
determine if a site is a secure site. Participants will learn to play 
many games and even how to play against opponents from around the world.

         Child Care

         An eight-hour childcare pre-service is required of all new 
employees in regulated childcare facilities. The course is scheduled 
on an individual basis. Call 903-782-0447 for more information. 
Applicants must have a high school diploma or a GED.

Defensive Driving

         The Defensive Driving class is offered by Paris Junior 
College #067 in accordance with the standards established by the 
National Traffic Safety Institute of Texas, Inc., under license 
#C0297. This class is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. on December 7-8. The 
class consists of six hours of classroom instruction and may be 
applied toward automotive insurance discounts or, in some instances, 
for traffic ticket dismissal.

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