$Monetize$ Websites, Blogs, and Social Media with Affiliate Marketing

Earn a passive monthly income from selling other people’s products by placing a merchant-provided advertisement link on your site and get a commission for every sale, click or lead. Learn where to find 1000+ free and low-cost opportunities and how to avoid scams or links that won't offer a beneficial ROI (return on investment). Learn how to find high, recurring, and second-tier commissions. You'll also learn SEO secrets to increase your site's ranking and visibility on search engines like Google. Informative handouts for future use are included in the class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. 

Date(s): Session 1 - February 27, 2025 - Thursday

          Session 2 - July 24, 2025 - Thursday

Schedule: Thursday, 4:00pm- 6:00pm

Location: Zoom

Facilitator: LeeAnne Krusemark

Fee: $50

MUST READ: click here to view refund policies -

https://www.shastacollege.edu/about/economic-workforce-development/community-education/important-information/

How to Start Any Home Business +250 Home Business Ideas!

Tired of working for someone else? Do you need to make more money? Turn your talents and hobbies into profits by starting a home business. Taught by a Chamber of Commerce Past President and award-winning business owner, this is probably the most comprehensive business startup workshop you will ever find. You will discover:

* more than 250 legitimate home business ideas

* mandatory legal documentation

* many ways to market your product/service

* how to take tax deductions (this workshop included!)

Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, current author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Date(s): Session 1 - March 4th, 2025 - Tuesday

               Session 2 - July 30, 2025 - Wednesday 

Schedule: 4:00pm- 6:00pm

Location: Zoom

Facilitator: LeeAnne Krusemark

Fee: $50

MUST READ: click here to view refund policies -

https://www.shastacollege.edu/about/economic-workforce-development/community-education/important-information/

Travel - International: Best of Eastern Canada

We are very excited to be expanding our Collette Travel options for 2025. Below is a short description for the trip, but the real detail of the trip will be found in the external link labeled gateway.gocollette.com. Make sure to visit that link for full trip itineraries and information.

NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.

Locations Visited: Toronto, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Thousand Islands, Indigenous Heritage Farm Visit, Quebec City, Choice on Tour: Quebec City by Bus or Walking Tour of Old Quebec City, Montmorency Falls, Maple Sugar Shack, Montreal

Tour Activity Level: Level 1

Level 1: You’re a leisurely traveler. You typically take it easy and discover the energy of a new place by people-watching or soaking in the atmosphere at a local café. You can climb at least one flight of stairs, board a coach, and walk unassisted at a relaxed pace for up to 60 minutes without difficulty. You can easily handle altitudes up to 5,000 feet.

*Must sign up before March 26, 2025*

Dates: 09/26/2025- 10/04/2025- 9 days!

Link: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1301202

Pricing: Double: $4,069pp Single: $5,169pp Triple: $4,019pp

NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.

Travel - International: Spain’s Classics and Portugal

We are very excited to be expanding our Collette Travel options for 2025. Below is a short description for the trip, but the real detail of the trip will be found in the external link labeled gateway.gocollette.com. Make sure to visit that link for full trip itineraries and information.

NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.

Locations Visited: Barcelona, La Sagrada Familia, Valencia, Paella Experience, Granada, The Alhambra, Seville, Choice on Tour: Seville Walking Tour or Guadalquivir River Boat Ride, Flamenco Show, Cordoba, Madrid, The Prado Museum, Winery Tasting, Elvas, Lisbon, Belém, Obidos

Tour Activity Level: Level 3

Level 3: You’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced 2.5 hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem. Walking 4 miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

*Must sign up before April 26, 2025*

Dates: 10/25/2025- 11/08/2025- 15 days!

Link: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1301247

Pricing: Double: $5,969pp Single: $7,269pp Triple: $5,869pp

NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.

Travel - Domestic: New York City- Holiday

We are very excited to be expanding our Collette Travel options for 2025. Below is a short description for the trip, but the real detail of the trip will be found in the external link labeled gateway.gocollette.com. Make sure to visit that link for full trip itineraries and information.

NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.

Locations Visited: Greenwich Village, Wall Street, Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 9/11 Memorial, 9/11 Museum, Broadway Show

Tour Activity Level: Level 3

Level 3: You’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced 2.5 hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem. Walking 4 miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

*Must sign up before June 08, 2025*

Dates: 12/08/2025- 12/12/2025- 5 days!

Link: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1301215

Pricing: Double: $3,469pp Single: $4,269pp Triple: $3,439pp

NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.

Travel - International: Tropical Costa Rica

We are very excited to be expanding our Collette Travel options for 2025. Below is a short description for the trip, but the real detail of the trip will be found in the external link labeled gateway.gocollette.com. Make sure to visit that link for full trip itineraries and information.

NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.

Locations Visited: San Jose, Coffee Plantation, Arenal Volcano, Cano Negro Refuge, Lake Arenal Cruise, Farm Tour and Lunch, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Choice on Tour: Monteverde Hanging Bridges or Canopy Adventure, Guanacaste

Tour Activity Level: Level 3

Level 3: You’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced 2.5 hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem. Walking 4 miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

*Must sign up before July 29, 2025*

Dates: 01/29/2026- 02/06/2026- 9 days!

Link: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1301272

Pricing: Double: $3,069pp Single: $3,569pp Triple: $3,039pp

NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.

Travel - International: Old World Sicily and Malta (Small group trip)

We are very excited to be expanding our Collette Travel options for 2025. Below is a short description for the trip, but the real detail of the trip will be found in the external link labeled gateway.gocollette.com. Make sure to visit that link for full trip itineraries and information.

NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.

Locations Visited: Malta, Grand Harbor Cruise, Valletta, Impact Moment, Ferry to Sicily, Aromatic Herb Farm Tour, Ragusa-Ibla, Siracusa, Choice on Tour: Ancient Siracusa Archeological Site or Ancient Siracusa Archeological Museum, Taormina’s Greek Theatre, Mount Etna Off-Road Excursion

Tour Activity Level: Level 3

Level 3: You’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced 2.5 hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem. Walking 4 miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

*Must sign up before August 12, 2025*

Dates: 05/11/2026- 05/22/2026- 12 days!

Link: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1301277

Pricing: Double: $5,599pp Single: $6,299pp Triple: $5,549pp

NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.

Travel - International: Greece Island Hopper

We are very excited to be expanding our Collette Travel options for 2025. Below is a short description for the trip, but the real detail of the trip will be found in the external link labeled gateway.gocollette.com. Make sure to visit that link for full trip itineraries and information.

NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.

Locations Visited: Athens, Taverna Dinner Show, Acropolis, The Parthenon, Mykonos Old Town, Santorini Island, Oia Village, Ancient Akrotiri, Wine Tasting 

Tour Activity Level: Level 3

Level 3: You’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced 2.5 hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem. Walking 4 miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

*Must sign up before August 07, 2025*

Dates: 04/08/2026- 04/16/2026- 9 days!

Link: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1301271

Pricing: Double: $4,999pp Single: $5,999pp Triple: $4,949pp

NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.