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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.
Note: instructor will email the Zoom link to all participants prior to the start of class.
Date: November 3, 10, 17, 2025
Schedule: 3-Mondays
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Virtual Via Zoom
Facilitator: Bob Reich
Fee: $110
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Soft Skills Series - From Stuck to Unstoppable: Discover the mindset that moves you forward
with Mark Putnam
Soft Skills Series - From Stuck to Unstoppable: Discover the mindset that moves you forward
Are limiting beliefs and negative thought patterns holding you back? From Stuck to Unstoppable is a transformative course designed to help you break free from mental barriers and unlock the power of a growth mindset. Whether you're facing personal roadblocks, professional stagnation, or just want to maximize your potential, this course will equip you with proven tools, strategies, and mindsets to help you thrive. Get ready to reframe your thinking, rediscover your confidence, and open new doors of opportunity in your life.
Date(s): Session 1 (Morning) - November 04, 2025 - November 18, 2025
Session 2 (Evening) - November 06, 2025 - November 20, 2025
Schedule: 3 - Tuesdays or 3 - Thursdays (depending on session)
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm or 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center
Facilitator: Mark Putnam
Fee: $90
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Certified Flagger Training Course
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 - October 17, 2025
Session 2 - November 21, 2025
Schedule: 1 - Friday
Time: 8:00am- 12:00pm
Location: 11555 Old Oregon Trl. Redding, CA 96003 Room 1101
Facilitator: Korey Conry
Fee: $75 (Regular fee $150.00. Reduced pricing brought to you by Strong Workforce Program funding)
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American Heart CPR, First Aid, AED
with Korey Conry
American Heart CPR, First Aid, AED
CPR, First Aid, and AED is important to a community because it helps outfit individuals with life-saving skills that can be used in emergency situations, often used before professional medical help arrives. Immediate intervention, such as performing CPR or using an AED during a cardiac arrest, can increase the chances of survival and hopefully recovery. These skills give a community member a way to act confidently during accidents, injuries, or sudden health crises, having a safer and more resilient environment.
Two Year Certification Included
Date: Session 1 - October 17, 2025
Session 2 - November 21, 2025
Schedule: 1 - Friday
Time: 1:00pm- 5:00pm
Location: 11555 Old Oregon Trl. Redding, CA 96003 Room 1101
Facilitator: Korey Conry
Fee: $75 (Regular price $150.00. Reduced pricing brought to you by Strong Workforce Program funding)
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Siskiyou EDC - Wildland Firefighting Procurement
with SBDC
Siskiyou EDC - Wildland Firefighting Procurement
This two-part series will provide small business owners who are interested in becoming a vendor for Cal Fire and the US Forest Service.
Session 1 will focus on the US Forest Service and the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system. This is the system the US Forest Service utilizes to develop blanket purchase agreements during the off-season, typically January through March. Participants will understand how to navigate the system, what is required to participate, how to register, and how to submit quotes and bids.
Session 2 will focus on the Cal Fire Hired Equipment Program. This is the system the different Cal Fire area units utilize to contract with vendors, which follows a different process than the US Forest Service. This course will also highlight how certifications can assist in the bidding process, how to navigate local area units with assistance from the small business advocate at Cal Fire.
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(s): Session 1 - Wednesday December 03, 2025
Session 2 - Wednesday December 10, 2025
Schedule: 1 - Wednesday ($65 per class)
Time: 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Location: COS - Weed Campus with Hybrid Format Enabled
Facilitator: Quintin Gaddy
Fee: $65.00 (per class session)
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SFT Ethical Leadership for Instructors
with Brian Hammond
SFT Ethical Leadership for Instructors
Description: This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to identify the value of ethical behavior in instructional settings, describe how ethical norms influence individual ethics, identify a personal ethical perspective and core values and how they impact communication and ethical decision making, and make an ethical decision using an ethical decision-making model, in order to assist in making ethical decisions when faced with an ethical dilemma in an instructional setting and carry out the roles and responsibilities of an SFT instructor in an ethical manner.
Designed For: Individuals who wish to teach State Fire Training courses as a registered instructor and anyone interested in pursuing ethical behavior in an instructional setting.
Authority: Office of the State Fire Marshal
Standard: Attend all class sessions and complete all activities and assignments.
Total Hours: 8
Dates: December 16 & 17
Schedule: Tuesday and Wednesday
Time(s): 6:00PM-10:00PM
Location: Online / Synchronous
Facilitator: Shawn Tukua
Fee: $200 (includes $75 SFT Diploma)
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Notary Public Certification
with Tracy Boyum, Masters Notary Academy
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.
Class 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
PLEASE NOTE: There will be appropriate breaks throughout the day as well as a (no-host) lunch break. Participants may bring a cooler with beverages and food. There are also many places to eat in downtown Redding within walking distance.
Date(s): Session 1 - Friday, August 29, 2025
Session 2 - Friday January 30, 2026
Schedule: 1 - Friday
Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center
Facilitator: Tracy Boyum, Masters Notary Academy
Fee: $150 (includes materials)
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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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