Fall class registration is happening NOW

The Capital Community College Fall 2012 credit-free catalog is available and registrations are now being accepted.

We've expanded our social media and allied health offerings as well as our special interet classes. Want to know how to start looking for your ancesters? We have a one-hour lunch & learn on it.

Ever wished you could take singing lessons or learn the guitar? We have classes for that too. Fashion design? Yes! Culinary arts. You know it! Insurance and financial services? Of course - and so much more!

Plus, we've expanded our on-line class offerings - they number over 200 and can be taken from the comfort of your very own home or office, your favorite coffee shop, your kids' sporting events - even the beach or beautiful northwest hills of Connecticut.

There's sure to be a class to to peak your interest and stimulate your personal curiosity or help with your professional development.

For more information or to register, check out our catalog or call our customer service office at (860) 906-5130.

Attention state employees: Late Registration opens Monday for DAS Professional Development Courses!

If you are a state employee, late registration for DAS professional development classes begins on Monday, 8/27. Seats are still available in the Capital classes listed below.

PLEASE check with your supervisor as well as your agency training contact or HR for their approval to participate. For further information , visit www.commnet.edu/inservice.

Even if you aren't a state employee, these classes are open to the public, too. For more information or to register, check out our fall 2012 catalog at http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/docs/latestnoncredit.pdf

9/18/2012: Managing Chaos: Set Priorities/Make Decisions Under
Pressure 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Mark Petruzzi

9/20/2012: Business Writing People Will Read 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Chris Amorosino

9/25/2012: Introduction To Risk Management 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: William O'Connor

9/26/2012: Be Your Own Coach 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instuctor: Mark Petruzzi

10/2/2012 Powerpoint 2007 - Special Effects 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Debbie Lamont

10/2/2012: PowerPoint 2007 - Creating Dynamic Presentations 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Instructor: Debbie Lamont

10/3/2012: Keeping Emotions in Check 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Mark Petruzzi

10/9/2012: MBA Boot Camp 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Staff

 

10/11/2012: New Manager Essentials 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Alice Turner

10/26/2012: Getting It 'Write' 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Yasmin Shenoy

11/6/2012: Stress That Motivates 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Mark Petruzzi

11/6/2012: MS Word 2007 Bundle 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Debbie Lamont

11/7/2012: Web Page Design with HTML 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Robert Simon

11/13/2012: Developing Your Emotional Intelligence 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Mark Petruzzi

11/16/2012: Writing For The Web 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Alexandra Merceron

11/20/2012: Business Grammar & Proofreading 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Yasmin Shenoy

12/4/2012: Positive Assertiveness 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Mark Petruzzi

12/4/2012: Spanish For The Community 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Gina Rodriquez

12/4/2012: MS Excel 2007 Bundle 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Debbie Lamont

12/10/2012: Social Media as a Marketing Tool 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Alexandra Merceron

12/11/2012: Don't Take It For 'Grant'-ed 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Carol Vassar

12/18/2012: MS Excel 2007 III (Advanced) 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Debbie Lamont

12/19/2012: Life Balance For The Sandwich Generation 9:00 - 4:00 PM Instructor: Mark Petruzzi

Intro to Ebay starts September 8! Sign up today!

Been wondering what all the fuss is about eBay? Have things you’d like to sell but don’t have time for a garage saleThink you’d like to try your hand at starting your own business on eBay but don’t know where to begin?

If so, this live seminar will show you exactly how to get started.

You’ll learn how to open a seller account, determine the value and price of your treasures, improve your listings ... with effective descriptions and photos, open a PayPal account, monitor your listings and complete a transaction.

This seminar is a gold mine of tips shared by eBay Education Specialist Robert Torte. He has been an eBay seller since 2005 and now shares what he’s learned about building a business with the help of the world’s most successful online marketplace.

SPIN 5132-3732 - $85
9/8, Saturday; 8:30am-11:30am

To register, call (860) 906-5130, or email cpettit@capitalcc.edu. Credit card registrations accepted!

Paving the Way

Capital has some pretty innovative programs. Check out our "Paving the Way" pilot project video. Paving the Way is a learning community where students learn English as a Second Language (ESE) at the same time they earn credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE).

Genealogy

Carol Widmer (pictured right) presented at today's Travelers Employees Club Lunch & Learn. Her topic was genealogy! Carol is a professional genealogist and a member of the board of directors for the Connecticut Historical Society.

Carol also provides geneaology research services through Time Unraveler.

I-Best is a collaborative program between the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Capital Community College and a number of unions, particularly the Carpenters union here in CT.

Today, nine people graduated from the I-Best program, prepared to work in different aspects of the construction field. They are OSHA certified, CPR & First Aid trained and certified to run a fork lift. And those a just a few of the skills they learned in this pilot training program.

You can find more photos on our Facebook page!

Here's a photo of our graduates!

Another local celebrity to come by Capital Community College: Joe D'Ambrosio!  The radio Voice of the Uconn Men's Basketball team, sportscaster for WTIC AM and NBC Connecticut TV personality had lunch with CCCCE's own Carol Vassar-Pettit and intern Mary.  No, the mail truck has nothing to do with it!