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Dance - 2-Step, Level 1
with Ben Mason
2-Step, Level 1
The all-time classic popular Country and Western Dance that is danced all over the world. By the end of the class you will not only have learned the basics of this classic country dance, you’ll have learned a variety of impressive moves that will make this a fun and exciting dance that you and your partner will enjoy whenever you go dancing. It’s easy to learn and fun to do!
This class will concentrate on teaching you the secrets of good 2-Step dancing.You’ll learn how to move on the dance floor like the pros.You’ll learn the critical dance skills of body movement; lead and follow; frame; connection; dance etiquette; turns; and, foot placement in the 2-Step.
Needed: Leather or felt bottom shoes!
Date: August 11 - September 15, 2025 ( no class on Sept. 1st for Labor Day)
Schedule: 6-Mondays
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Shasta College Redding Main Campus
Facilitator: Ben Mason
Fee: $80
Location: Cafeteria Stage
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Dance - West Coast Swing, Level 1
with Ben Mason
West Coast Swing - Level 1
One of the most popular & universal dances in the world. Danced to a variety of different musical tastes: blues; swing; pop; country, and jazz. Fun and easy to learn. By the end of this Beginner-Level-1 class you’ll not only have mastered the West Coast Swing basics, but you’ll be impressing your friends on any dance floor you’re on. This class will cover the critical dance skills of body-movement; lead and follow; frame; connection; dance etiquette; and foot-placement.
NOTE: you are not required to sign up with a partner. If you do not have a partner one may be assigned to you for those dances that need a partner.
Date: August 14 - September 18, 2025
Schedule: 6-Thursdays
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Shasta College Redding Main Campus
Facilitator: Ben Mason
Fee: $80
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The Five Point Process to Ultimate Sales Success...with DiSC Assessment!
with Mike Mitchell
The Five Point Process to Ultimate Sales Success...with DiSC Assessment!
I am a Certified Sales and Leadership Trainer/Coach and a Certified D.I.S.C. Method Trainer through the Maxwell Leadership Program. I am also a Certified Trainer through The National Center for Construction Education and Research. I have Trained and Coached hundreds of Sales and Business Professionals throughout the past 30 years. I also am a Trainer at The Shasta Builders Exchange Trade School. Over these years, I have developed the following Sales Processes. The Pesona-Pathway Pro Sales Process for the 21st Century is a dynamic and pesonalized approach to sales that leverages the insights gained from personality assessments. This method aims to tailor every interaction to the unique preferences and communication style of each prospective client, enhancing the overall sales experience and increasing the likelihood of a successful outcome. You will also learn of "The Five Things That You Need To Sell To Be Able To Sell Anything" process. This process has continuously earned me a six figure income year after year without a college degree! I have been in the top 10 of sales people and Sales Managers with many different National Sales Companies.
Course Description:
- 30 page Personal DISC Assessment, a $75.00 Value, (Questionaire to be Emailed to you and to be completed prior to first class)
- Introductions
- Intro to The DISC Method,“Recognizing and Understanding Personalities”
- Personal assessments Review
- Intro to The“Five Point Sales Process”The Five Things That You Need To Sell To Be Able To Sell Anything”You will learn what each point is and how to sucessfully utilize them.
- Free one hour“one-on-one”personal review and consultation (To be scheduled after course conclusion)
Date(s): Session 1 (Evening) - September 3, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Session 2 (Morning) - October 9, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Schedule: 5 - Wednesdays or 5 - Thursdays (depending on session chosen)
Time: 9:00am-10:30am or 5:00pm-6:30pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center
Facilitator: Mike Mitchell
Fee: $250
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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.
Dates: September 6, 2025
Times: 8:00am- 5:00pm
Fee: $225 (includes $75 SFM Diploma)
Facilitator: Greg McFadden
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Fee: $225 (includes $75 SFM Diploma)
Finance - How Tax Planning Changes through Four Stages of Retirement
with Ric Komarek
How Tax Planning Changes Through Four Stages of Retirement
You have to know what your “after-tax” retirement savings picture looks like BEFORE retiring and watch out for Social Security and Medicare "tax traps." Learn a “Retirement Tax Strategy” that manages your assets for an “optimal draw down” so you pay as few taxes as necessary.
Date: September 9, 2025
Schedule: 1 - Tuesday
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center, Downtown Redding, 1401 California Street, 2nd Floor, Room: 9205
Facilitator: Ric Komarek, CFP
Fee: $45
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Designing Your Ideal Travel Experience
with Avanti Travel
Designing Your Ideal Travel Experience
This class is designed to help you identify and better understand your unique travel preferences, allowing you to choose the best style of travel that suits your personality and lifestyle. You will explore a variety of travel options, including cruises, tours, escorted group trips, all-inclusive resorts, adventure and active travel, and solo travel. Each style has its own benefits and challenges, and this course will guide you through understanding how these experiences work for different types of travelers: In addition to understanding these travel styles, you’ll learn effective strategies for researching different types of travel. You’ll explore tools, resources, and platforms for comparing options.
Date(s): Session 1 - Tuesday September 9, 2025
Session 2 - Tuesday September 16, 2025
Schedule: 1 - Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center
Facilitator: Avanti Travel
Fee: $35
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Engaging and Retaining Talented Employees
with Karl Burch
Engaging and Retaining Talented Employees
When people are empowered and excited about their work, their productivity, morale, and, ultimately the business performance increase significantly. As a leader, you can increase employee engagement and encourage people to stay with the organization by addressing these three areas that get to the heart of what really matters to them and that drive their job satisfaction: meaningful work, positive environment, and individual value. The following topics will be addressed in an interactive, participative, and constructive workshop environment:
- The difference engagement makes
- Engagement and Retention Drivers
- Everyday Engagers
- Individual Value
- Engagement Conversations
- Retention Skill Builders
- Engagement Missteps
- Engagement Success
- The Retention Conversation
Date(s): Session 1 - September 10, 2025
Session 2 - October 01, 2025
Session 3 - November 12, 2025
Schedule: 1 - Wednesday
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center
Facilitator: Karl Burch
Fee: $95
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Introduction to American Sign Language
with Tami Luce
Introduction to American Sign Language
Have you been curious about American Sign Language (ASL)? Whether you're an educator, healthcare worker, retail employee, or a family member of someone who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing, this introductory class will provide the foundational skills you need to communicate with confidence. In this course you will learn conversational vocabulary, finger spelling, and a brief overview of Deaf Culture.
Date: September 10, 2025 - October 29, 2025
Schedule: 8 - Wednesdays
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Shasta College Health Sciences Building
Facilitator: Tami Luce
Fee: $65
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