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Exploring Travel
with Avanti Travel
Exploring Travel
Ready to see the world but not sure where to start? Whether you're dreaming of ocean cruises, river journeys, rail adventures, or escorted land tours, this class will introduce you to the many ways you can explore the globe We'll begin with an overview of cruise travel—discover the differences between ocean, river, and expedition cruises, and learn which style suits your travel goals. Next, we’ll compare various travel styles, including escorted group tours, independent travel, and group travel We’ll explore the flexibility, structure, and social aspects of each option to help you decide what fits your needs You’ll also get inspired by tours of popular destinations across the world—from the castles of Europe and the beaches of the Caribbean to cultural hot spots in Asia and beyond.
Finally, we’ll cover essential tips on what to know before you go: how to choose the right trip, what to pack, safety and travel insurance basics, and how to make the most of your travel budget. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or just getting started, this informative and inspiring session will help you confidently plan your next great adventure! Travel planning, itinerary planning, obtaining correct documentation, passports visas etc.
Date(s): Session 1 - Tuesday November 4, 2025
Session 2 - Tuesday November 18, 2025
Schedule: 1 - Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center
Facilitator: Avanti Travel
Fee: $35
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Advanced Search Operations
with Matt Loughran
Advanced Search Operations
Advanced firefighter search techniques focus on rapid, methodical searches, prioritizing victim rescue in hazardous environments. Key techniques include VEIS (Vent-Enter-Isolate-Search), oriented searches, and searching with a water can. These methods are employed to efficiently locate victims, assess hazards, and facilitate safe removal, often in challenging conditions like low visibility and high heat.
Date: November 5th - 6th, 2025
Schedule: Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 8:00am - 5:00 pm
Location: Shasta College Main Campus
Facilitator: Matt Loughran and Glen McGuire
Fee: $400
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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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OSHA 10
with Korey Conry
OSHA 10
This course provides students with knowledge of workplace safety and health standards as shown by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Over 10 hours of instruction, students will learn to identify and mitigate common hazards, including electrical, chemical, and ergonomic risks, and know the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers. Those entering the workforce in different industries, this course emphasizes safety awareness and incident prevention.
Upon completion, students will receive an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry This OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course provides students with essential workplace safety and health knowledge, focusing on hazard identification, prevention, and OSHA regulations. The course is designed for individuals working in general industry settings such as manufacturing, healthcare, warehousing, and retail. Throughout the course, students will explore key topics, including an introduction to OSHA, workers' rights, employer responsibilities, walking and working surfaces, electrical safety, hazard communication, personal protective equipment (PPE), machine guarding, and emergency action plans. Instruction will be delivered through interactive lectures, case studies, and real-world scenarios to reinforce hazard recognition and safe work practices. Students will receive an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry completion card, demonstrating their understanding of workplace safety principles. This credential enhances employability and ensures compliance with safety standards in various industries.
Date: November 14, 2025 & November 15, 2025
Schedule: Friday and Saturday
Time: 8:00am- 1:00pm
Location: 11555 Old Oregon Trl. Redding, CA 96003 Room 1102
Facilitator: Korey Conry
Fee: $125 (Regular fee $250.00. Reduced pricing brought to you by Strong Workforce Program funding)
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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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INTEREST LIST - Class A Commercial Driver's License Training (CDL)
INTEREST LIST - Class A Commercial Driver’s License Training (CDL) - $3500
If you are interested and would like more information, please click Register, to add yourself to this interest list. It is free to do so and a friendly Student Success Facilitator will reach out with more information about start times, payment, and other logistics.
This comprehensive training program is delivered through a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) compliant curriculum that meets the Entry Level Driving Training (ELDT) requirements. Students can expect to receive the instruction and hands-on driving practice needed to obtain a Commercial Class A Driver’s License, emphasizing safe operations, pre-operations inspections, training in backing exercises, and on-road driving skills. This course can fulfill the behind-the-wheel section of Entry Level Driver Training requirements.
Requirements Before Registering:
- Must be 18 years of age
- Successful completion of a required FMCSA approved Entry Level Driving Training (ELDT) theory course such as Shasta College’s CONS 140A – Commercial Driver Learner’s Permit Preparation class- Approx $150
- DOT Physical-Approx $100
- Drug Testing- (Included in fee) Administered by Shasta College’s accredited third-party provider
- Includes pre-test, random, and reasonable suspicion
Class Content Includes:
Led by experienced instructors with industry experience, students will have access to modern trucks, hands-on training, and expert guidance through all training components, including DMV appointment coordination, and test-day preparation. Depending on the learner’s dedication and pace, this class can be completed in as little as two weeks, but no more than four weeks. Students can expect training in the following areas.
- Walk-around inspections
- In-cab brake checks
- A minimum of 15 hours behind the wheel training
- Complete backing and highway components
- Operation of 6-speed manual transmission
- DMV appointment logistics
- Step-by-step guidance through all training components
- Strategies and options to accelerate learning and prepare for the DMV test
- Classes are 2-weeks, or 10 days, long and start approximately every 3 weeks
*The course fee of $3500 excludes additional fees that are required prior to registration. This fee includes the use of a Shasta College truck and instructor for four hours. There is an additional $500 fee for each additional attempt to pass the DMV driving test.
**Shasta College does not guarantee students will pass the DMV driving test after completion of this class. It is the student's responsibility to understand and track their own eligibility and completion of ELDT and DMV requirements.
Current Sessions:
Session 1: Starts August 25th
Session 2: Starts September 15th
Session 3: Starts October 6th
Session 4: Starts October 27th
Session 5: Starts November 17th
Session 6: Starts December 8th
If you are interested and would like more information, please click Register, to add yourself to this interest list. It is free to do so and a friendly Student Success Facilitator will reach out with more information about start times, payment, and other logistics.