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LIFE-LONG LEARNING
Lifelong Learning Career Institute
“Building Careers Changing Lives”
LINK TO LIFE-LONG LEARNER EXPERIENCES
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Lifelong Learning Career Institute
“Building Careers, Changing Lives”
Welcome to Lifelong Learning, many of you have referred to the program in search of change. What does this mean and how might you go about pursuing this change? In order to determine a direction you must ask yourself this, “Why am I seeking change in my life/career?” Figuring out the reasons why you are looking for change is the first step in really identifying what you are looking for. The Lifelong Learning Career Institute is here to make this journey a bit simpler. The program has been organized in such a way that it offers you several outlets for you to build on your career and change your life.
Here are some possible reasons you may conclude that have driven you to search for change:
· You want to provide more, contribute to your community.
· You simply hate your job.
· You are bored and looking for something to do.
· You want to expand your horizons and build on existing skills.
· You are highly qualified in your profession and are looking to share your abilities with those who can benefit from them.
· You have recently retired and have decided that vacationing forever is just not going to work.
· You have worked your entire life to be on top and now that you have retired you want to do want you have dreamed of doing your entire life.** (This maybe start your own consulting firm, or start your own private business, or want to work with your favorite hobby etc).
· You are just looking to earn some extra spending money.
There are probably several reasons why, or maybe none at all either way Lifelong Learning Career Institute is offering the opportunity for you to grow in your personal and professional life, build your career and change your life.
What are iTunes?
iTunes is a free application for Mac and PC. It plays all your digital music and video. It syncs content to your iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV. And it’s an entertainment superstore that stays open 24/7. I tunes also plays mp3’s that are created from any other program. You do not need an ipod to access downloads from iTunes. You can have complete access to podcasts and mp3’s using this program.
How to download iTunes
1. Type in to your browser www.apple.com
2. On the grey banner select “Downloads”
3. It should take you to another screen either on the left or on the center of the page you will see another small download button for iTunes 8. Select it and follow the prompts.
4. Often times your security program will send you a message asking if you are the one initiating the download, or they will ask if you are sure you want to download the program. Select “yes”.
5. After completing the prompts you are set to run iTunes , Mp3’s and other podcasting data!
Questions: Email: bree.winegarner@aims.edu
Boys and Girls Club
http://www.bgcweld.org/main.asp?id=6
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County offers its members a variety of programs and services in the following Core Areas:
Description: Volunteer with Weld County’s youth through the Boys and Girls Club of Weld County. Apply your recruiting expertise, teaching abilities, and well formed mentoring skills. Don’t worry if you haven’t had any experience with these things, your presence is just as great! Play games with the kids and become a role model for them. The only requirement is that you love to work with kids of all ages and all backgrounds.
Requirements: Background check, must like working with kids from diverse backgrounds and have enthusiasm for our next generations success.
Program Overview:
In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them.
The purpose of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County is to promote the social,
educational, health, leadership, and character development of boys and girls
during critical periods of their growth.
We provide:
A safe place to learn and grow...
Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals...
Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences...
Hope and opportunity.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County is a youth serving organization with two (2) Club facilities in Greeley and two school based Clubs; at Milliken Elementary and the other at Galeton Elementary. Our goal is to provide members with the essential tools needed for a successful and bright future. Since 1964, the vision of Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County has continued to grow and change with the needs of our community.
Every day, the Clubs strive to improve each child's life by providing a variety
of programs and services that help youth realize their full potential. Programs
offered at the Club fall under the five core areas: Health & Life skills,
Educations & Career Development, Character & Leadership, The Arts, and Sports &
Fitness. These Club programs and services promote and enhance the development
of youth by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and
influence.
Description: Are you interested in helping a diverse group of women? Volunteer at the Women’s place. The Women’s Place might be the place for you to share your wisdom and skills or jus t experience the joy of positive persona’s.
Requirements: must be 18+ years old, ability to abide by strict confidentiality rules, pass a background check and have an interest in positively impacting women’s lives, Ability to handle sensitive issues.
Program Overview-
A Woman's Place, Inc. is the only domestic violence agency in Weld County. We provide free and confidential services to victims and survivors of domestic violence. We also provide education and support services to family and friends, and the community. Our services include emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis line, individual domestic violence advocacy and case management, domestic violence counseling, education and support groups, children’s programs and legal advocacy.
Thanks to the efforts of our community and the generosity of our funders, A Woman’s Place continues to provide critical services and education in our community.
http://www.weldfoodbank.org/index.html
Quick Facts
Weld Food Bank currently has 118 affiliate agencies in Weld County. In
order to obtain food from Weld Food Bank, non-profit organizations must submit
proof of 501(c)3 status, and their programs must serve the underprivileged,
homeless, ill, children, or senior citizens. These affiliates, ranging from The
Salvation Army to Highland Day Care Center in Ault, extend Weld Food Bank's
ability to serve Weld County. Through affiliate agencies and WFB programs, Weld
Food Bank distributed 6.8 million pounds of food in FY2008.
Greeley Area Habitat for Humanity (GAHFH) is a private non-profit organization. The organization was created with the intent of providing low-income families access to affordable housing. We work in partnership with the community and qualified families to build simple decent homes in the Greeley area so that these families may grow into all that God intended.
We are affiliated with Habitat for Humanity International, which has built over 200,000 homes worldwide through the work of more than 2,300 affiliates in 92 countries, including all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico.
http://www.1-800-volunteer.org/1800Vol/weld-county/vcindex.do
Affiliated with the National Points of Light & Hands On Network and the Colorado Volunteer Center Network, the 2-1-1 Volunteer Resource Center serves as the clearinghouse for all aspects of the volunteer experience in Northeastern Colorado.
The 2-1-1 Volunteer Resource Center is part of Weld County Community Organizations Acting in Disaster (WCCOAD). As the only established Volunteer Center in Northeastern Colorado, our organization will aid WCCOAD and any other community efforts in Northeastern Colorado in the effective and efficient management of unaffiliated and spontaneous volunteers during and/or after a natural disaster or emergency event.
From assisting local non-profit and civic organizations with volunteer management to connecting the community to volunteer opportunities, the 2-1-1 Volunteer Resource Center serves as the volunteer connection in your community.
The United Way of Weld County 2-1-1 Volunteer Resource Center has been an Affiliate Center of the Points of Light Foundation & Hands On Network since 1998.
Banner Health-NCMC http://www.bannerhealth.com/Locations/Colorado/North+Colorado+Medical+Center/Be+a+Volunteer/_Volunteer+Services.htm
Description: We have many volunteers at NCMC who help with everything from patient and family support to customer service. Our hospital volunteers are talented and generous, eager to perform their volunteer jobs.
Volunteering at NCMC is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
The following is a sampling of some of the areas where volunteers donate their time. For more information, or to get information on available shifts, please contact our Volunteer Office at 970-350-6994.
Why Should I Volunteer at NCMC?
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and gain new experiences. It may help you make a career choice or give you exposure to a whole new environment. It makes you feel good and is good for your health. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to share your talents and give back to the community.
Other Volunteer Benefits:
But the best answers to the question, ‘why volunteer?’ come from volunteers themselves.
Founded in 1961
the Humane Society of Weld County opened the doors to its new facility in
September 1999. We are the only 501(c) 3 non-profit animal shelter in Weld
County.
This facility provides care and shelter to over
7,000 homeless and unwanted pets
in our community each year.
It is a priority of the Humane Society of Weld County to adopt out healthy and
behaviorally sound animals to our caring community. Our adoption fees help to
offset the cost of evaluation, housing, feeding and medical care for the
thousands of animals who need our help every year. It costs the shelter about
$25 per day for each animal.
Most of the animals we receive are dogs or cats, but we also take-in rabbits,
ferrets, guinea pigs, reptiles and rodents. Visit our Animals to Adopt page to
see who is currently looking for a new home. Unfortunately, we cannot house
injured wildlife or farm animals.
Volunteering at the High Plains Library District
http://www.mylibrary.us/about_my_library/jobs_and_volunteering.asp
Volunteers
provide needed services at all of our Branch Libraries. These
services vary by the volunteer’s personal interest and each library’s needs but
may include:
If you are interested in sharing your talents and expertise with the High Plains Library District, please submit a completed Volunteer Application to any branch location. For more information, please contact the volunteer coordinator at your preferred library.
Local Club Opportunities-
Career Enrichment-
Administrative Assistant Fundamentals
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departmentnum=PC&path=1)
Rapid
growth in the health, legal services, data processing, management, public
relations, and other industries have created many new job opportunities for
administrative assistants. This course will help you discover and master the
essentials of managerial and staff support, information and records management,
communications technology, travel and meeting coordination, space planning, and
office ergonomics. You'll become an indispensable member of your team by
identifying opportunities and implementing solutions to turn your office into a
high productivity machine.
This course and its follow-up (Administrative Assistant Applications may
help you prepare for the internationally-recognized Certified Professional
Secretary® (CPS®) and the Certified Administrative Professional® (CAP®) exam
offered by the International Association of Administrative Professionals® (IAAP®).
Note: This course is not affiliated with, nor has it been endorsed by, the
International Association of Administrative Professionals® (IAAP®).
Mastery of Business Fundamentals
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(http://www.ed2go.com/cgi-bin/oic3/newcrsdes.cgi?name=aimsced&course=msf&title=Mastery%20of%20Business%20
Fundamentals&departmentnum=PC&path=1)
Are
you interested in acquiring practical business experience in strategic planning,
management, and finance without enrolling in an MBA program? This course is for
you! You'll understand the significance of strategic planning and discover how
external and internal environmental factors affect an organization.
You'll learn about various organizational structures and determine how to use
leadership, motivation, and control for maximum impact. You'll understand how
successful organizations use performance measurements to stay on track.
You'll also master the fundamentals of accounting and increase your knowledge
about key financial terms, cash flow management, financial statements, and cost
control. You'll learn the difference between financial and cost accounting.
You'll discover various financial investment models and you'll learn the basics
of financial planning and budgeting methods. You'll even gain an understanding
of the basic principles of business law, contracts, and the principal-agency
relationship. And you'll explore the forms of business organization and learn
about ethics and organizational politics.
Computer Skills for the Workplace
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(http://www.ed2go.com/cgi-bin/oic3/newcrsdes.cgi?name=aimsced&course=csw&title=Computer%20Skills%20for%20the%20
Workplace&departmentnum=PC&path=1)
Most
jobs today require a working knowledge of certain computer skills. Employers
seek and reward employees with the skills and knowledge to send messages across
the country via e-mail; use a spreadsheet to create a graph and paste it into a
report; add and edit data in a database; understand the implications of file
sizes, memory limitations, and network arrangements; and recognize the function
and features of modern computer components. Any job candidate who already
possesses these skills will stand above those who do not.
This course is designed to provide the fundamental computer competencies you
need to survive and prosper in today's fast-changing workplace. You will learn
how to implement the powers of modern office software to work faster and more
efficiently. We'll focus on practical application for software most common to
the workplace. When you finish this course, you will have learned why employers
consider technological literacy so critical to the success of any organization.
12 Steps to a Successful Job Search
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(http://www.ed2go.com/cgi-bin/oic3/newcrsdes.cgi?name=aimsced&course=jhs&title=12%20Steps%20to%20a%20Successful
%20Job%20Search&departmentnum=PC&path=1)
Get the job you want quickly and easily and in any economy. In this course, a world-renowned author and career advisor will help you identify the job that is best for your needs. You'll then be given complete step-by-step instructions on how to get that job, regardless of your level of expertise or state of the economy. You will learn how to build rapport with any interviewer, both verbally and non-verbally, while mastering the six phases of a successful job interview. This motivational course will increase your confidence, help you feel great about yourself, and provide you with the foundation you need to get the job you want.
Become an Optical Assistant
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(http://www.ed2go.com/cgi-bin/oic3/newcrsdes.cgi?name=aimsced&course=bot&title=Become%20an%20Optical%20
Assistant&departmentnum=PC&path=1)
If
you think you'd like to become an optical assistant, this is the course for you!
We'll take a comprehensive look into the diverse world of optical assisting—a
world that's becoming more exciting all the time. You'll see why optometry is
such an interesting field and how rewarding it can be to help people solve their
vision problems.
You'll be amazed to learn all the different places optical assistants can work.
We'll cover optical assisting in private practice, healthcare clinics, the
military, teaching facilities, and in retail sales. You'll discover the personal
and professional skills needed to work in a front and back office and in an
optical dispensary and lab.
You'll find out how fun it is to help others select the right eyeglass
frames—getting familiar with all the things optical assistants must know about
frames, styles, lenses, contact lenses, and working with people. You'll also
discover how our amazing eyes work and come to understand some common eye
conditions. In addition, we'll delve into specialty areas that optical
assistants can work in such as refractive surgery centers, low vision clinics,
and vision training practices. And finally, we'll cover how to become certified
and licensed, which will open up even more opportunities for you and identify
you as an expert.
This course is an ideal springboard for starting a career in this growing and
ever-in-demand field!
Become a Veterinary Assistant
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(http://www.ed2go.com/cgi-bin/oic3/newcrsdes.cgi?name=aimsced&course=pcv&title=Become%20a%20Veterinary%20
Assistant&departmentnum=PC&path=1)
Do
you love animals? Have you ever thought about a career as a veterinary
assistant? This course, taught by a practicing veterinarian and college
instructor, will give you the information you need to prepare for work in
veterinary hospitals.
What vaccinations do cats and dogs really need and how often should they be
given? What is the best way to control fleas? What do you do if your dog has a
cut? What is the best way to deal with an emergency situation involving a pet?
This course will answer all these questions and more.
You'll learn about pet nutrition and a variety of health and safety issues.
You’ll understand how to treat and prevent parasites, including roundworms and
heartworms. You’ll even learn the facts of life, as it pertains to dogs and
cats.
You'll explore current thoughts on spaying and neutering, and how to deal with
the very emotional issues of euthanasia, pet loss, and how best to assist
clients in a time of need.
Special lessons will target specific aspects of veterinary assistant duties. Did
you know that a veterinary assistant needs to dispense medications just like a
pharmacist? You’ll learn how to interpret medical prescriptions that look like
Greek scribbles to the untrained eye.
You'll also understand the hazards of working in a veterinary setting so that
you can protect yourself from x-ray exposure, infections carried by animals, and
potential damage from teeth and claws.
Veterinary hospitals are small businesses, not just places of medicine, so you
will also gain a complete understanding of their economics - how income is
generated and where it goes. You will also explore marketing and communication
because they are essential factors in making a business successful.
Even if you are already employed in a veterinary hospital, you will find this
course invaluable in helping you understand the reasoning behind decisions and
recommendations made by veterinarians. And if you're a pet owner, this course
will help you better assess the quality of veterinary care your pets receive.
Get Paid to Travel
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(http://www.ed2go.com/cgi-bin/oic3/newcrsdes.cgi?name=aimsced&course=gpt&title=Get%20Paid%20to%20Travel&
departmentnum=PC&path=1)
If you love to travel and enjoy working with individuals, tour directing, tour guiding, and cruise hosting may be the career for you! As a professional tour director or tour guide, you're hired by tour operators, destination management companies, and incentive houses to escort groups on local programs, domestic tours, international tours, and cruises. You may be on an African safari one week and cruising the Seven Seas the next, earning as much as $1900 per week. If you prefer local work, there’s plenty of opportunity with local tour operators, destination management companies, and receptive services. You’ll find it challenging, exciting, rewarding, and never, ever dull! The course covers the how-to for part-time and full-time careers. You’ll learn everything you need to be successful and how to acquire a position as a professional tour director, tour guide, and cruise host. This includes procedures for international and domestic airports, hotel and motor coach procedures, attractions, tour briefings, narration, and documentation. Other topics include how to deal with tour members, tour safety, and how to handle emergencies effectively. In addition, you’ll learn about career opportunities and how to gain experience and employers for local, domestic, and international travel careers. Tourism is the fastest growing industry in the world. Learn how to be part of it today!
Start Your Own Consulting Practice
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(http://www.ed2go.com/cgi-bin/oic3/newcrsdes.cgi?name=aimsced&course=sc1&title=Start%20Your%20Own%20Consulting%20
Practice&departmentnum=BP&path=1)
Do you have training or knowledge that could be useful to others? Have you ever considered providing consulting services based upon your background? This course is designed to help those who wish to set up a consulting practice get started. You will learn the complete process of starting and operating a consulting practice. The course will begin with surveys and assessments designed to help you pinpoint the best consulting services to offer. The course then progresses into the business start-up process, including issues such as licensing and legalities. You will then develop a complete business plan for their consulting firm that details finances, pricing policies, contracting, and marketing. The course concludes with a discussion of record-keeping and tax concerns. There will also be an online discussion area where you can exchange valuable business ideas and resources with other students and the instructor. The instructor will keep you updated by citing resources such as books, periodicals, and organizations designed to help small businesses.
Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay
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(http://www.ed2go.com/cgi-bin/oic3/newcrsdes.cgi?name=aimsced&course=eby&title=Learn%20to%20Buy%20and%20Sell%20
on%20eBay&departmentnum=BP&path=1)
| Online auctions match buyers with sellers in a global marketplace for almost any item. If you've ever dreamed of working from home or just earning extra income by buying and selling goods online, our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way. You'll learn how to create titles that get noticed, how to craft advertising copy that sells items quickly and for top dollar, and how to create and upload photos of the items you are selling. You'll also learn how to safely conduct financial transactions, how to accept credit card payments, and how to pack and ship any item hassle-free. If you're a buyer, you'll learn how to value almost any item up for auction, how to get the best possible price, how to protect yourself against fraud, and how to compete effectively against other bidders. |
For Further information:
Email: bree.winegarner@aims.edu
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