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SBDC - Small Business AI Series - Introduction to AI - 1/3
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Small Business AI Series - Introduction to AI - 1/3
Join us for an engaging introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and discover how this revolutionary technology can benefit your small business. During this webinar, SBDC business advisor Zack Barton will explain the basics of AI and provide tips for using essential AI tools, as well as provide examples of real-world applications and starting points for incorporating AI into your business. No technical background required – just bring your curiosity and willingness to learn.
Note: The local SBDC has partnered with Shasta College to bring a series of professional development courses. These courses are beneficial to anyone with a small business or those looking to start a small business. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, and grants with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 72 hours in advance of this event; please send an email with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST to Shasta-Cascade SBDC, Alexander@siskiyoucounty.org, (530)222-8323
Date: Wednesday April 09, 2025
Time: 2:00pm- 3:00pm
Fee: $40.00
Location: 1401 California St. Redding, CA 96003 Floor 2 Room 9205
Facilitator: Zack Barton
NOTE: This class is hybrid zoom class with a remote instructor
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SBDC - Small Business AI Series - AI for Brand Identity - 2/3
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Small Business AI Series - AI for Brand Identity - 2/3
Discover how AI can help you uncover and amplify your authentic brand voice. In this webinar, SBDC business advisor Zack Barton will explore practical techniques for using AI to define your brand identity and craft consistent messaging. Whether you're starting fresh or refining your existing brand, this free training will help you develop a stronger, more authentic brand presence while saving time and maintaining consistency across all platforms. Join us to discover how AI can amplify your brand's authentic voice.
Note: The local SBDC has partnered with Shasta College to bring a series of professional development courses. These courses are beneficial to anyone with a small business or those looking to start a small business. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, and grants with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 72 hours in advance of this event; please send an email with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST to Shasta-Cascade SBDC, Alexander@siskiyoucounty.org, (530)222-8323
Date: Wednesday April 16, 2025
Time: 2:00pm- 3:00pm
Fee: $40.00
Location: 1401 California St. Redding, CA 96003 Floor 2 Room 9205
Facilitator: Zack Barton
NOTE: This class is hybrid zoom class with a remote instructor
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Day Trip - Shakespeare Festival "Julius Caesar"
with Darlene Montgomery
Shakespeare Festival
Julius Caesar returns to the heart of Rome victorious from war. But as he ascends to power, Brutus and the conspiring Cassius join forces to murder Caesar and save the great city from a dangerous dictator. In Shakespeare’s famed political thriller, upheaval begets more upheaval, and traitorous actions threaten the very stability of Rome. Known for their dynamic, physical storytelling, upstart crow collective returns with a bold all-female and nonbinary cast, which, under the direction of Associate Artistic Director Rosa Joshi, illuminates this tale’s ancient themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal.
Date: Saturday April 19, 2025
Time: 8:00am- 9:00pm
Schedule:
- Load motor coach at 7:45. Depart at 8:00am from the Shasta College Redding Main Campus, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, North Parking Lot; and return at 9:00pm, North Parking Lot.
- There will be no stop for dinner on the way home
Travel Host: Darlene Montgomery
Fee: $150
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Computers - Intermediate Word 2016
with Melissa Ray
Intermediate Word 2016
Sort table data. Create a chart. Add an Excel table. Create and modify text styles. Create custom list or table styles. Apply themes. Use a template. Create and modify a template. Insert columns and section breaks. Simplify and manage long documents. Use mail merge to create letters, envelopes, and labels.
Date: April 22, 24, 29 May 01, 2025
Schedule: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Shasta College Downtown Redding Campus, Room: 8111
Facilitator: Melissa Ray
Fee: $155, includes a thick student handbook that you take with you as an ongoing guide for future reference.
IMPORTANT registration deadline: please register by April 04, 2025
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SBDC - Small Business AI Series - AI and Content Creation - 3/3
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Small Business AI Series - AI and Content Creation - 3/3
Transform your digital presence with the power of AI. Join SBDC business advisor Zack Barton for this webinar on leveraging artificial intelligence for content creation. Learn practical strategies for using AI to build engaging websites, create compelling social media posts, and design eye-catching marketing materials. This free training session will demonstrate how to harness AI tools for generating images, videos, and written content that resonates with your target audience. Whether you're looking to enhance your business's online presence or streamline your content creation process, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to confidently incorporate AI into your content strategy.
Note: The local SBDC has partnered with Shasta College to bring a series of professional development courses. These courses are beneficial to anyone with a small business or those looking to start a small business. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, and grants with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 72 hours in advance of this event; please send an email with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST to Shasta-Cascade SBDC, Alexander@siskiyoucounty.org, (530)222-8323
Date: Wednesday April 23, 2025
Time: 2:00pm- 3:00pm
Fee: $40.00
Location: 1401 California St. Redding, CA 96003 Floor 2 Room 9205
Facilitator: Zack Barton
NOTE: This class is hybrid zoom class with a remote instructor
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Day Trip - SF Golden Gate Park
with Darlene Montgomery
San Francisco Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park is a sprawling urban park located in San Francisco, California, stretching over 1,017 acres from the city's western edge near the Pacific Ocean to the vibrant neighborhoods closer to downtown. The park is rich with cultural landmarks, natural beauty, and recreational spaces. Among its most iconic attractions are the de Young Museum, which showcases fine arts, and the California Academy of Sciences, a world-renowned museum that houses a planetarium, an aquarium, and a natural history museum all under one roof. The Japanese Tea Garden, with its serene ponds, pagodas, and meticulously landscaped gardens, provides a peaceful retreat, while the San Francisco Botanical Garden boasts over 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world.
Golden Gate Park is also home to the Conservatory of Flowers, a Victorian-era greenhouse that features exotic plants and blooming floral displays, and Stow Lake, where visitors can rent boats and enjoy peaceful moments by the water. The park has wide, tree-lined boulevards, meadows, wooded areas, and numerous walking and biking trails. It also hosts annual events, like the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival and the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival.
With its blend of art, science, history, and nature, Golden Gate Park offers something for everyone—whether you're looking to explore museums, relax in gardens, or enjoy outdoor activities.
Note: We will stop in Red Bluff to pick up and drop off Red Bluff passengers. We will be making a dinner stop on the way back.
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Time: 6:00am – 10:15pm
Schedule:
- Load motor coach at 5:45. Depart at 6:00am from the Shasta College Redding Main Campus, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, North Parking Lot; and return at 10:15pm, North Parking Lot.
- Motor coach will be stopping in Red Bluff at 6:30am to pick up Red Bluff passengers. We will pick up at the Adobe Chevron Mini Mart located on North Main Street. Please park in the empty lot next to the mini mart, do not park in the customer-only parking spaces.
- We will be making a dinner stop on the way back. (TBD)
Travel Host: Darlene Montgomery
Fee: $130
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Day Trip - Filoli Gardens
with Darlene Montgomery
Join us on our day trip to the Filoli Gardens. See all the Incredible Springtime Splendor when the grounds are all in bloom. Recognized as one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century, Filoli welcomes the public to this remarkable 654–acre property, including the 54,000 square foot Georgian country house and spectacular 16–acre English Renaissance garden. This trip is a "self-guided" tour of the grounds and mansion, with plenty of time to spend shopping in their wonderfully unique gift shop, and time to enjoy a no-host lunch of delicious dining at the Filoli Cafe. A 90+ page, illustrated guide book will be provided and is a souvenir to take home.
This trip fills fast! Sign up today to secure your seat!
Note: We will stop in Red Bluff to pick up and drop off Red Bluff passengers. We will be making a dinner stop on the way back.
For more information about the Filoli Gardens and all its splender, please visit: https://filoli.org
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time: 6:00am- 9:00pm
Schedule:
- Load motor coach at 5:45. Depart at 6:00am from the Shasta College Redding Main Campus, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, North Parking Lot; and return at 10:15pm, North Parking Lot.
- Motor coach will be stopping in Red Bluff at 6:30am to pick up Red Bluff passengers. We will pick up at the Adobe Chevron Mini Mart located on North Main Street. Please park in the empty lot next to the mini mart, do not park in the customer-only parking spaces.
- We will be making a dinner stop on the way back. (TBD)
Travel Host: Darlene Montgomery
Fee: $150
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IV/Blood Withdraw Class
with Nancy Skaggs
IV/Blood Withdraw Class
The course is offered in a three-day format for VN graduates and LVN's who require the certification. This course is also a great option for LVN's and RN' who would like additional practice and training. 30 continuing education credits (CEU's) through the bvnpt and brn will be offered. The class is interactive, engaging, and informative, and information is taught through evidence-based practice, realistic patient care scenarios and case studies. Information will focus on building skills and knowledge related to IV insertion and phlebotomy techniques, improved assessment skills, early identification of complications, documentation, and the nursing process. Extensive practice and testing with supportive, knowledgeable instructors in a realistic lab setting. Extensive, informative outline created from reputable resources and no textbook required. Supply bag with practice and testing supplies included with course fee.
What you can expect:
- Informative, relaxed, engaging, interactive experience
- Application of the fundamental principles provided and based on best evidence
- Building skills and knowledge related to IV insertion and phlebotomy techniques
- Improved assessment skills, early identification of complications, documentation-nursing process
- Instruction based on LVN scope of practice and current intravenous nursing standards of practice
- Interactive group work, realistic patient care scenarios and case studies
- Additional IV/blood withdrawal related review for NCLEX-PN
- Extensive practice with experienced, supportive instructors
- Realistic clinical skills lab setting
- Extensive, informative outline created from reputable resources. No textbook required
- Supply bag with practice and testing supplies included in course fee
Date: May 19, 20, 21, 2025
Schedule: 7:00am – 7:30pm
Location: 1400 Market Street, Health Sciences building, Room 8206
Facilitator: Nancy Skaggs and Elaine Carmena
Fee: $425
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