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Introduction to Medical Terminology

$70

with LeeAnne Krusemark

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 9, 2025 at 4 pm

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Medical terminology is the first step to any career in the medical field or simply to understand your family’s medical visits. No prior experience is necessary. This highly specialized language involves word building with root words, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations. You will leave with a solid foundation of medical language, as well as basic medical billing and coding terminology. After submitting and passing the open-book exam included in the workbook you receive in class, you will earn a Certificate of Completion. This comprehensive course is taught by longtime educator LeeAnne Krusemark, and Credentialed Medical Professional Vanessa Grinnell, RRT. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Date(s): Session 1 - March 03, 2025 - Monday

         Session 2 - July 09, 2025 - Wednesday

Schedule: 4:00pm- 7:00pm

Location: Zoom

Facilitator: LeeAnne Krusemark

Fee: $70

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

Be a Better Writer: 10 Easy Tips to Improve Your Writing Now

$50

with LeeAnne Krusemark

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 10, 2025 at 4 pm

Be a Better Writer: 10 Easy Tips to Improve Your Writing Now

We write everyday: emails, social media posts, work projects, and even non-fiction or creative writing. Improving is just a matter of knowing some simple tricks to make your writing more impactful and readable, and may help get you a promotion at work or avoid rejection from a publisher. In this hands-on session, there will be writing/editing examples and exercises so you can see in real time how to make sentences flow properly while still maintaining reader interest, and you will leave with a workbook full of writing tips and tricks, which is 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 - March 01, 2025 - Saturday

               Session 2 - July 10, 2025 - Thursday 

Schedule: Saturday, 1:00pm- 4:00pm

                 Thursday, 4:00pm- 7:00pm

Location: Zoom

Facilitator: LeeAnne Krusemark

Fee: $50

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

Introduction to Journaling: A Beginner’s Guide

$50

with LeeAnne Krusemark

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 22, 2025 at 1 pm

Introduction to Journaling: A Beginner’s Guide

Journaling is simply recording your thoughts, feelings, and insights in a written, drawn, or typed format. It can be done on paper or on a computer, and it's a low-cost way to improve your mental health. Journaling can help you reduce stress, improve your self-awareness, as well as prioritize problems, fears, and concerns, and provide an opportunity for positive self-talk. You’ll learn how to start journaling (even when you don’t know what to write), the 10 most popular types of journaling, how to kick-start self-reflection and self-discovery, and track your progress and personal growth. 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. Informative handouts for future use are included in the class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Date(s): Session 1 - March 6th, 2025 - Thursday

               Session 2 - July 22, 2025 - Tuesday 

Schedule: Session 1 - Thursday - 2:00pm- 4:00pm

                 Session 2 - Tuesday 1:00pm- 3:00pm

Location: Zoom

Facilitator: LeeAnne Krusemark

Fee: $50

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

Beginner’s Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT (AI) for Writers

$50

with LeeAnne Krusemark

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 24, 2025 at 2 pm

Beginner’s Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT (AI) for Writers

ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to:

There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! 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. Informative handouts for future use are included in the class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Date: Session 1 - February 27, 2025 - Thursday

         Session 2 - July 24, 2025 - Thursday

Schedule: Thursday, 2:00pm- 4:00pm

Location: Zoom

Facilitator: LeeAnne Krusemark

Fee: $50

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

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

$50

with LeeAnne Krusemark

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 24, 2025 at 4 pm

$Monetize$ 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

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

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

$50

with LeeAnne Krusemark

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 30, 2025 at 4 pm

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

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

Age in Place, What is it? And how can you do it?

$30

with Mike Mitchell

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 21, 2025 at 10 am
5 additional sessions through Dec 10, 2025

Age in Place, What is it? And how can you do it?

Aging In Place: "The ability to live independantly and comfortably in your own home and community as you get older regerdless of age, income or ability level." Join us for some valuable information regarding how you or a loved one can live out their lives comfortably in their own homes without having to go to a care facility. We will discuss benefits of staying at home and some simple improvements to your home that can help make it happen.

  1. Introductions
  2. Definition of Aging in Place
  3. Aging in Place Vs. Assisted Living
  4. How much will it cost to Age-in-Place?
  5. Local Resources
  6. Home safety Tips For Older Adults”
  7. Tips to Prevent Falls, Discussion
  8. Adapting Your Home For Aging In Place
  9. Discussion
  10. Free Home Evaluation

Date(s): Session 1 (Morning) - Thursday August 21, 2025

              Session 2 (Afternoon) - Thursday August 21, 2025

              Session 3 (Morning) - Wednesday October 22, 2025

              Session 4 (Afternoon) - Wednesday October 22, 2025

              Session 5 (Morning) - Wednesday December 10, 2025

              Session 6 (Afternoon) -  Wednesday December 10, 2025

Time: 10:00am-11:30am or 4:00pm-5:30pm

Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center

Facilitator: Mike Mitchell

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

Notary Public Certification

$150

with Tracy Boyum, Masters Notary Academy

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 29, 2025 at 8 am
1 additional session on Jan 30, 2026

6- Hour CA Notary Public Course and Exam

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and professional skills necessary to become a proficient California notary public and prepare for the State’s examination. 

In addition, this course will satisfy the California State’s mandatory education requirement of reviewing notary laws and practices for current notary public professionals seeking reappointment.  The successful applicant will become a more valuable employee or be able to start his/her own community business. 

California State Proctors will administer the Notary Examination at the end of the class. 

IMPORTANT: Class starts promptly at 8:00am. Please check in at the door prior to 8:00. Due to the mandated time to be in class, students who arrive after 8:30 will NOT be admitted, no exceptions. No refunds will be granted.

Schedule:

  • 8:30-3:30 Class
  • 8-8:30 Check-in/photos for application             
  • 10:30-10:40am break     
  • 12:00pm- 12:40pm lunch     
  • 2:00pm- 2:10pm break
  • 3:30-4:30 Check-in for Exam     
  • 4:30-5:30 State Exam      

Facilitator: Tracy Boyum, Masters Notary Academy

Location: TBD

Fee: $150 (includes materials)

PLEASE NOTE: There will be appropriate breaks throughout the day as well as a (no-host) lunch break. The college cafeteria will not be open. Participants may bring a cooler with beverages and food. There are also a few cafes located not too far from the college.    

Date: Session 1 - Friday, August 29, 2025

          Session 2 - Friday January 30, 2026

State Proctored Notary Exam: 4:30pm to 5:30pm

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





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