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If you’re interested in teaching at the K-12 level, passing the California Basic Education Skills Test (C-BEST) can get you in the door. This workshop will cover the same math, reading and writing skills that appear on the C-BEST (next offered on Aug. 9). Take assessment tests and practice C-BEST math and reading comprehension tests. Learn how to organize and write effective essays and grade your own writing. Also find out how to apply for teaching jobs with the LAUSD, other districts and private schools. *$20 material fee payable to instructor first class meeting (cash only please). Antonio Cervantes has been working in education since 1979 and has been teaching people how to get into the field for the past eight years.
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Thursdays 7-10 pm $99*
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Substitute teachers can earn up to $160 per day. And there are many other opportunities in adult education and full- and part-time teaching. If you are considering a teaching career or want a career that provides variety, this could be for you. Find out how to get started at local public school districts, private schools, and even how to get in via “back doors” like Upward Bound and other programs. Also get tips for doing this rewarding job effectively so you get asked back. *$5 material fee payable to instructor (cash only please). Antonio Cervantes has been working in education since 1979 and has been teaching people how to get into the field for the past eight years.
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Monday 7-10 pm
$29*
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There is great demand for good grant writers in both the public and non-profit sectors. Childcare centers, schools, colleges, universities, community centers, churches and other faith-based organizations need and use grants. Learn the basic steps for seeking out appropriate grants and writing promising proposals—including how to identify community needs and estimate budget. Find out about the various types of grants available and learn how to fill out a typical paper grant packet and grant E-forms. Individuals cannot get grants for personal uses, but you’ll discover the ways you can partner with organizations to get grants. *$10 material fee (cash only) for guidebook and sample grant packet. Antonio Cervantes has been writing successful grants for more than 10 years.
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Mondays 7-10 pm $49*
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| Become a Notary Public now with state exam | |
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Government institutions, banks, real estate and mortgage companies, and private businesses are seeking notaries for official paperwork. All notary applicants must first complete a course approved by the California Secretary of State. Our approved course will explain the functions of a notary and give you the updated 2008 information and knowledge you need to perform the duties correctly and to pass the state exam, which you can now take immediately following the course. Becoming a notary can be a great way to enhance your career or earn extra money. Seminar attendance and break time is strictly monitored. Check-in will take place 7:30-7:50; class must begin promptly at 8:00. Have ready your current, official photo ID and *$8 material fee (cash only), payable to instructor at check-in. You must attend entire seminar to receive a completion certificate. Bring a sack lunch. Students wishing to take the state Notary Public Exam may register for it from 4- 4:30 pm; the exam will be given from 4:30-5:30. Note: There is a $40 fee for the state exam. Bring official photo ID and a separate $40 check made payable to the “Secretary of State.” Barbara Douglas, owner of Barbara Douglas Realty & Management, has been a notary for 23 years and has been teaching others about the profession for eight years. Course #676 1 Saturday July 26 7:30 am-4 pm (Seminar time) $79* 4-6 pm (optional state exam) $40
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| Be Heard and Not Seen: How to Do Voice Overs | |
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Voice over actors are those unseen individuals who breathe personality into TV and radio ads, movie trailers, animated characters, and lots more. Some of the best ones are very recognizable, but they didn’t get their jobs by accident. They got them by knowing the voice over process. In this seminar, voice over actor Aaron Meza will cover the basics of voice over and tell you how to establish a practice routine at home. Find out about the process of reading copy and get tips on etiquette and lingo in the studio. You’ll also learn about making a demo reel, when to seek out an agent or join the union and how to market yourself. Discover the many possibilities of using your voice to make money. Note: this is not a voice workshop. Aaron Meza is a voice over actor whose voice is heard on numerous commercials, including those for Taco Bell, Lexus, ABC, Subway, Mercury and FedEx. He is a member of SAG and AFTRA and won a 2004 Telly Award for narration.
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Saturday 9 am-Noon $29
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| Write Children’s Picture Books for Fun and Profit | |
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Whether you’re a novice or an experienced writer who wants to brush up on your skills, you can take the mystery out of writing picture books for the four- to eight-year-old child. Joan will cover picture book format, how to advance plot, create conflict, weave in a moral and other useful tips. Students will participate in exercises to enhance their writing skills. *$10 material fee payable in class. Joan Prestine is an award-winning author with 24 books in print, published by McGraw-Hill.
1 Saturday 9 am-Noon
$29*
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| How to Find a Publisher for Your (Children’s) Book | |
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Writing a children’s book is one thing—getting it published can be a challenge of it’s own. Discover how to evaluate whether your book belongs with a small, medium or large publishing house, an educational publisher, a library or a specialty publisher. Then learn how you can market your book to achieve optimal success. Find out how to select a publisher, write an enticing cover letter, when to propose your book, what to include in your resume and how to format your manuscript. Most of the principles presented apply to getting any book published, so all types of writers are welcome. $10 material fee payable in class (same book as morning class). Joan Prestine is an award-winning author with 24 books in print, published by McGraw-Hill.
1 Saturday 1-4 pm $29
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| Become a Wedding & Special Event Planner | |
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From putting together creative invitations to designing dazzling favors that will make guests remember your event forever, here's a blueprint for planning and hosting special events. This seminar is perfect for those who want to start an exciting and lucrative career in special event planning, or for those who just want to throw a sensational party. Event-planning pro Farla Binder will reveal her valuable tools, techniques and trade secrets for coordinating weddings, corporate and social events, galas, fund raisers, and small private gatherings. Topics include menus, unique locations, music and entertainment, party themes, budgets and lots more. Your event will be a rousing success because you've thought of everything. *$20 material fee payable to instructor for workbook. Farla Binder designed and executed special events—from intimate celebrations to lavish parties for thousands—for 20 years. She is the author of three event-planning books and has orchestrated celebrity weddings for Kate Jackson and David Hasselhoff, among others.
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Monday 6:30-9:30 pm $29*
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Professional bartending requires much more than knowing how to put ice in a glass and add the ingredients. You need to be a great salesperson, a customer service expert, and an honest and valuable employee. So come learn the skills that will help you succeed. Other topics include tools and glassware, pouring the perfect shot, bar terminology, wine and champagne service, laws, resumes and interviews. Though no cocktails will be made in class, you’ll receive recipes and the knowledge to practice at home. This course is also valuable for wait staff and managers. So come pass the bar! *$30 material fee (cash only) payable to instructor at first class meeting. Those who complete the class will receive a Professional Certificate. Hollywood bartender Kellie Nicholson is a consultant for bars and restaurants. She has condensed more than 25 years’ experience into a course that she uses to train employees throughout L.A. 2 Saturdays
3-6 pm $50*
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| Be Your Own Private Investigator | |
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Thinking about hiring a private investigator but prefer to do it yourself? Well, as long as you are investigating for yourself, under California law, you don’t need a license. Jim will show you how and where private investigators obtain their information. Find out where public records are held and how to search them. Learn how to use databases and do asset searches, background investigations and skiptracing. *$25 optional material fee for book, payable to instructor. Jim Harriger is a licensed private investigator and owner of Harriger investigations. He is a retired LAPD detective and is currently a fraud investigator for an insurance company.
1 Thursday 6:30-9:30 pm
$29*
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| ACE Personal Trainer Certification Prep | |
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If you’re considering becoming a personal fitness trainer, a well-respected fitness certification can be the key to getting good employment. The ACE Personal Trainer Certification is highly regarded in the fitness industry. This class is designed to help you prepare to take the ACE Personal Trainer Certification exam (next offered in L.A. on Aug. 2). In the classroom portion, you will cover exercise physiology, biomechanics, how to teach others to perform exercises properly, motivating your client, basic training principles and techniques, safety and liability issues, marketing yourself and lots more. Plus each day you will conclude with an hour of practical, hands-on work in our weight room or cardio lab where you’ll apply the principles and techniques discussed. Get a chance to demo the actual strength training and flexibility exercises a trainer would do. *Required text: Personal Trainer Manual by ACE, 3rd edition ($55, go to www.acefitness.org to order). Read the first four chapters prior to the first class. Wear exercise clothes and bring a towel and water. Brian Pfiffner, MS exercise science, has 18 years’ experience in corporate and private fitness training. He is a Health & Physical Education instructor at West.
5 Saturdays 1-4
pm $159*
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