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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(s): Session 1 - March 13th, 2026
Schedule: 1 - Friday
Time: 1:00pm- 5:00pm
Location: Shasta College Main Campus 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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Negotiating Successfully
with Karl Burch
Negotiating Successfully
Everyone negotiates with others on a regular basis whether they realize it or not. And when we do realize how often we negotiate, it is in our best interest (and the other party’s) to exercise effective negotiation skills.
The "Negotiating for Results" workshop incorporates concepts and practices used by experienced negotiators, well-known authors, and negotiation consultants. Its blend of material has proven meaningful for new and seasoned negotiators alike.
Karl has conducted these negotiation workshops in the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia for procurement professionals, labor negotiating teams, external relations representatives, leadership teams, plus other groups and individuals who negotiate as part of their role.
The following topics will be addressed in an interactive, participative, and constructive workshop environment:
• Negotiation Approaches & Styles
• Negotiation Stages
• Content versus Process
• Needs of the Other Party
• Establishing Ranges
• Listening, Questioning, and Silence
• Creating Leverage
• Tactics and Counter-Tactics
• Gaining and Granting Concessions
• Breaking Deadlocks
• Making Final Offers
Date(s): Session 1: February 25th, 2026
Session 2: March 18th, 2026
Session 3: April 15th, 2026
Schedule: 1- Wednesday
Time: 9:00am- 1:00pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center 1401 California St, Redding, CA 96001 Room 9201
Facilitator: Karl Burch
Fee: $75.00
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Incident Safety Awareness For Hired Vendors
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.
Date(s): Session 1: March 21st, 2026
Session 2: May 23rd, 2026
Session 3: June 20th, 2026
Session 4: July 18th, 2026
Schedule: 1- Saturday
Time: 8:00am- 5:00pm
Location: Shasta College Main Campus 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA 96003- Room 5006
Facilitator: Greg McFadden
Fee: $200.00
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Mass Casualty, Incidents, Management and Triage
with Frank Friend
Mass Casualty, Incidents, Management and Triage
Students will review the S.T.A.R.T. Triage System as well as discuss the SALT Triage System. A review of the Incident Management System and National Incident Management System and how they are incorporated into a MCI event. Case studies will be explored along with practicing skills of triage, managing the scene of a MCI, and helpful suggestions on how to better manage these scenes.The course will start with an introduction to the online platform the asynchronous and interactive course will be presented on. Once completed you will then dive right into the topic of mass/multiple casualty incidents as we explore the following items together:
· S.T.A.R.T. Triage
· S.A.L.T. Triage
· ICS
· NIMS
· Managing a MCI
· Case studies
· Triage Practice
· MCI Scenario
Since this course is asynchronous you will have 24/7 access to the course during the start and end dates for the course. Though the course is asynchronous, you will also be able to contact the instructor during the course to discuss the topic as needed by you or the instructor. In addition to receiving a certificate of completion for this course you will also receive a certificate from the National Disaster Life Support Foundation on SALT Mass Casualty Training.
Date(s): Session 1: March 22nd- April 3rd, 2026
Schedule: Asynchronous
Time: 24/7 access during the course dates
Location: Online
Facilitator: Frank Friend III
Fee: $60.00
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Strengthen the Effectiveness of Your Nonprofit Board
with Bob Reich
Strengthen the Effectiveness of Your Nonprofit Board
How does your board function? The board is legally and functionally responsible for everything in the organization, yet many board members do not know or understand their roles and responsibilities. This class will cover the basic information to improve your board. Valuable for board members, Executive Directors and anyone considering joining a nonprofit board.
Date(s): Session 1: March 24th, 2026
Schedule: 1- Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Virtual Via Zoom- Link to be sent prior to class
Facilitator: Bob Reich
Fee: $60.00
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Note: The instructor will email the Zoom link to participants prior to the start of class.
SBDC- Startup Series
with SBDC
SBDC- Startup Series Developing Your Business Plan
A business plan is a key part of any successful business strategy. It allows entrepreneurs to validate their ideas, research the market and competitors, and develop financial forecasts and analysis. Beyond securing funding, a business plan serves as a roadmap to guide the business in the right direction. This class will cover the essential components of a business plan and give students the opportunity to begin drafting a plan for their own business ideas.
A pitch is a concise presentation that communicates a business idea to an audience, whether it’s a 30-second elevator pitch or a presentation to potential investors. A strong pitch must be clear, persuasive, and supported by research and data. This class will explore the core elements of an effective pitch and provide students with the opportunity to develop and present their ideas to their peers.
Starting a business requires founders to evaluate their personal readiness, finances, and goals while completing critical legal and operational steps. This class focuses on the key concepts and practical steps needed to start a business in Northern California. Students will learn about legal entity structures, tax considerations, and the operational tasks required to launch a business and set it up for long-term success.
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: March 25th, 2026
Session 2: April 1st, 2026
Session 3: April 8th, 2026
Schedule: 1- Wednesday
Time: 5:00pm- 7:00pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center 1401 California St. Redding CA 96001 Room 9301
Facilitator: Bryan Rheem
Fee: $30.00
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A Nonprofit IS a Business and Needs to Be Operated That Way
with Bob Reich
A Nonprofit IS a Business and Needs to Be Operated That Way
Many people do not view nonprofits as a business, which can create problems. A nonprofit MUST be run in a business-like manner to ensure success and survival. This workshop will show you how nonprofits are a business, with some variations from a for-profit business.
Date(s): Session 1: March 31st, 2026
Schedule: 1 - Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm- 8:00pm
Location: Virtual Via Zoom- Link to be sent prior to class
Facilitator: Bob Reich
Fee: $45.00
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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 8:30am. Please check in at the door prior to 8:30. 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- 1:00pm lunch
- 2:20pm- 2:30pm 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: April 10th, 2026
Session 2: July 10th, 2026
Schedule: 1- Friday
Time: 8:00am-5:30pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center 1401 California St Redding CA 96001 Room 9205/9206
Facilitator: Tracy Boyum, Masters Notary Academy
Fee: $150.00 (includes materials)
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