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Country Swing
with Bobby Milhouse
Country Swing
Kick up your boots and swing into this fun, high-energy Country Swing class where you’ll learn everything from the basics to smooth turns and partner connection! Grab a partner or bring a friend and get ready to dance, laugh, and move to some great country music — no experience needed!
Date(s): Session 1: April 2nd- April 23rd, 2026
Schedule: 4- Thursdays
Time: 7:00pm- 8:30pm
Location: Lit From Within 1475 Placer St Ste D, Redding, CA 96001
Facilitator: Bobby Milhouse
Fee: $85.00
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Incident Safety Awareness For Hired Vendors (College of the Siskiyous)
with Greg McFadden
Incident Safety Awareness for Hired Vendors (College of the Siskiyous)
This course is held at College of the Siskiyous in Weed, CA. This course provides an awareness of fireline and incident safety to hired vendors who plan to engage in wildland fire suppression and other incident support activities. It includes an overview of hazards and safety issues, entrapment avoidance, incident organization, how to recognize and mitigate risk, maintain safe work practices while working under an agency supervision, fire shelter deployment, and case studies.
Designed For: Hired vendors working with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) or the United States Forest Service (USFS) on any active incident, including water tender operators, heavy equipment drivers or operators, crew bus drivers, vehicles with a driver, mechanics, fallers, and swampers.
Authority: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and United State Forest Service (USFS) agreements
Standard: State Fire Training (SFT) requires every student to attend the entire course, participate in classroom and group discussions, complete and pass all activities, and complete an oral evaluation.
Date(s): April 11th, 2026
Schedule: 1- Saturday
Time: 9:00am- 5:00pm
Location: College of the Sikiyous 800 College Ave, Weed, CA 96094- Room 3 (Distance Learning Center)
Facilitator: Greg McFadden
Fee: $200.00
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Certified Flagger Training Course (College of the Siskiyous)
with Korey Conry
Certified Flagger Training Course
Learn how to be a safe and effective flagger with ATSSA’s certified flagger training courses. Understand why proper flagger operations are important and learn the standard skillset of a good flagger. Apply and identify standard work zone flagger control references and learn standard flagger practices for various situations. Certification is good for 4 years.
Date(s): Session 1: April 18th, 2026
Schedule: 1 - Saturday
Time: 8:00am- 12:00pm
Location: College of the Siskiyous 800 College Ave, Weed, CA 96094- Room 3 (Distance Learning Center)
Facilitator: Korey Conry
Fee: $75 (Regular fee $150.00. Reduced pricing brought to you by Strong Workforce Program funding)
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Effective Nonprofit Fundraising and Grant Writing
with Bob Reich
Effective Nonprofit Fundraising and Grant Writing
Whether you are asking for organizational contributions, selling school fundraising items, putting on an event, or other requests, is asking for and bringing in funds to support your organization or program a challenge? You are not alone. You don’t have to apologize when asking for support and contributions for your organization. In this course you will learn techniques to bring in funds and resources for your project or organization. This workshop is valuable for staff, Boards, volunteers, and anyone who is involved with raising funds for your nonprofit organization.
Date(s): Session 1: April 22nd- May 6th, 2026
Schedule: 3- Wednesdays
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Virtual Via Zoom
Facilitator: Bob Reich
Fee: $110.00
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Note: The instructor will email the Zoom link to all participants prior to the start of class.
Improv
with Bobby Milhouse
Improv
Step out of your comfort zone and into the spotlight with this fun, laughter-filled Improv class! All are welcome — no experience needed — just bring your curiosity, creativity, and willingness to play!
Date(s): Session 1: May 7th- May28th, 2026
Schedule: 4- Thursdays
Time: 7:00pm- 8:30pm
Location: Lit From Within 1475 Placer St Ste D, Redding, CA 96001
Facilitator: Bobby Milhouse
Fee: $85.00
Incident Safety Awareness for Hired Vendors - INTEREST LIST
with Greg McFadden
Incident Safety Awareness for Hired Vendors
This course provides an awareness of fireline and incident safety to hired vendors who plan to engage in wildland fire suppression and other incident support activities. It includes an overview of hazards and safety issues, entrapment avoidance, incident organization, how to recognize and mitigate risk, maintain safe work practices while working under an agency supervision, fire shelter deployment, and case studies.
Designed For: Hired vendors working with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) or the United States Forest Service (USFS) on any active incident, including water tender operators, heavy equipment drivers or operators, crew bus drivers, vehicles with a driver, mechanics, fallers, and swampers.
Authority: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and United State Forest Service (USFS) agreements
Standard: State Fire Training (SFT) requires every student to attend the entire course, participate in classroom and group discussions, complete and pass all activities, and complete an oral evaluation.
Dates: INTEREST LIST ONLY
Facilitator: Greg McFadden
Fee: $225 (includes $75 SFM Diploma)
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INTEREST LIST - Class A Commercial Driver's License Training (CDL)
INTEREST LIST - Class A Commercial Driver’s License Training (CDL) - $3500
If you are interested and would like more information, please click Register, to add yourself to this interest list. It is free to do so and a friendly Student Success Facilitator will reach out with more information about start times, payment, and other logistics.
This comprehensive training program is delivered through a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) compliant curriculum that meets the Entry Level Driving Training (ELDT) requirements. Students can expect to receive the instruction and hands-on driving practice needed to obtain a Commercial Class A Driver’s License, emphasizing safe operations, pre-operations inspections, training in backing exercises, and on-road driving skills. This course can fulfill the behind-the-wheel section of Entry Level Driver Training requirements.
Requirements Before Registering:
- Must be 18 years of age
- Successful completion of a required FMCSA approved Entry Level Driving Training (ELDT) theory course such as Shasta College’s CONS 140A – Commercial Driver Learner’s Permit Preparation class- Approx $150
- DOT Physical-Approx $100
- Drug Testing- (Included in fee) Administered by Shasta College’s accredited third-party provider
- Includes pre-test, random, and reasonable suspicion
Class Content Includes:
Led by experienced instructors with industry experience, students will have access to modern trucks, hands-on training, and expert guidance through all training components, including DMV appointment coordination, and test-day preparation. Depending on the learner’s dedication and pace, this class can be completed in as little as two weeks, but no more than four weeks. Students can expect training in the following areas.
- Walk-around inspections
- In-cab brake checks
- Up to 25 hours of behind the wheel training (minimum of 15 hours for legal requirements)
- Truck driving simulator usage for extra practice
- Complete backing and highway components
- Operation of 6-speed manual transmission
- DMV appointment logistics
- Step-by-step guidance through all training components
- Strategies and options to accelerate learning and prepare for the DMV test
- Classes are 2-weeks, or 10 days long and start approximately every 3 weeks
*The course fee of $3500 excludes additional fees that are required prior to registration. This fee includes the use of a Shasta College truck and instructor for DMV testing (4 hours of use). There is an additional $500 fee for each additional attempt to pass the DMV driving test.
**Shasta College does not guarantee students will pass the DMV driving test after completion of this class. It is the student's responsibility to understand and track their own eligibility and completion of ELDT and DMV requirements.
Current Sessions:
January 5-15
January 26 – February 5
February 16 – 26
March 9 – 19
March 30 – April 9
April 20 – 30
May 11 – 21
June 1 – 11
June 22 – July 2
If you are interested and would like more information, please click Register, to add yourself to this interest list. It is free to do so and a friendly Student Success Facilitator will reach out with more information about start times, payment, and other logistics.