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Enriching the Business of Life

CBIZ's philosophy of "lifelong learning" - sustaining personal growth, expanding horizons, and making new friends is well represented in this varied array of continuing education courses focusing on applied arts, music, history, pets, fitness, culinary and home and garden. There are no tests and no academic requirements. Informal class sessions encourage comments, questions, and lively discussions.

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Agriculture

Commercial Drone Pilot Certification Prep
Fly a drone legally for commercial purposes. Get paid for what you know. Course is designed to prepare the participants for the FAA Knowledge Exam (FAA Part 107) for Remote Pilot Certification to fly UAVs commercially. Course content includes but is not limited to: FAA regulations, radio communication, national air space, aviation weather, UAV performance. Training will be a combination of classroom lecture and hands-on drone flying. Must be 16 or older to attend.

Arts

New Welding Art 101
Learn the basics of joining metal pieces through MIG welding. This class you will make a flower yard art and learn the basic weld. Participants must wear cotton long sleeve clothes, and leather closed toe shoe. Those with medium to long hair must tie back. Safety Glasses, Welding gloves, jackets and helmets would be provided but encouraged to bring your own.

Automotive

Autobody Restoration I
These courses offer an opportunity to gain skills in autobody repair and restoration. You’ll work on projects in a lab type environment. Participants will need to supply their own projects and materials for the class. Enrollment is limited so all participants benefit from personal attention by our expert instructor with ample time on equipment. With this one-on-one approach, no matter what level of skill you have, you will increase your restoration expertise. You’ll learn proper methods of: • Dent & rust repair • Painting technique

Autobody Restoration II
These courses offer an opportunity to gain skills in autobody repair and restoration. You’ll work on projects in a lab type environment. Participants will need to supply their own projects and materials for the class. Enrollment is limited so all participants benefit from personal attention by our expert instructor with ample time on equipment. With this one-on-one approach, no matter what level of skill you have, you will increase your restoration expertise. You’ll gain advanced skills in: • Panel replacement & fabrication • Painting techniques

General Interest

Baby Sign Language
Communication starts at a very early age. Explore this guided, hands-on class on how to start signing with your baby. Learn first signs and common stumbling blocks. Materials are included.

Get Published: How to Publish a Book
Getting a book published can be one of the most exciting things you will ever do. This course will explore what you need to transition from a completed manuscript or nonfiction book idea to book publication, including traditional avenues, options in self-publication, and even ebook applications.

New Investment Basics You Should Understand
Want to know more about Investments? Would you like to understand the options you have with your IRA rollover or 401k? In this class, we will cover the various retirement accounts (Roth, IRA, 401k, SEP, Simple) and investments (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETF's, annuities, etc.) you can use with them. We will cover the basics of how each investment works, what risks they may have, and the true cost associated with them.

Holistic Wellness

Essential Oils 101: Understanding the Basics
True aromatherapy requires the use of high-quality aromatic essential oils. You will learn what goes into producing a high-quality essential oil and what to look for on labels. You will learn how essentials oils can enhance your health and why our sense of smell is also our healing sense. You will be able to experience serveral oils and learn how each one can be used.

Photography

Introduction to Digital Photography
This is a beginning level class covering many of the features and settings in today's digital cameras, as well as what can be done with the pictures you take. You will learn the basics of photography such as exposure and composition with a goal of improving your picture taking skills. We will cover the use of natural lighting, but we will not be covering the use of flash in this class. Students need a camera, the manual for that camera, access to a computer, and email capability. Students will be expected to spend 2-3 hours per week at home working on some of the topics covered in class. Participants should have a basic understanding of computer operations, especially as it relates to creating, attaching and saving files. This class is part of the Photography Certificate.

Lightroom for Digital Photographers
Work with key features in Lightroom to create professional-looking images. Explore working with colors, color settings, image adjustments, noise reduction and other essential image techniques. Make working with Lightroom more efficient by exploring some essential tips and tricks. Class will focus primarily on the Library and Develop modules. Class textbook included in course fee. This class is part of the Photography Certificate.

Photoshop Elements Basics
This is a beginning level class introducing students to photo editing software and tools used to improve the photographs we take. Learn how to get your photos out of the camera and into your computer to crop, resize, straighten images, remove red-eye, and adjust contrast and exposure so you are ready to get great-looking prints of your photos. This class is part of the Photography Certificate.

Youth

Super Sitter
This class is designed to give boys and girls, aged 11 years and older, the knowledge and experience to be super babysitters. Safety, first aid, positive guidance and play activities will be emphasized. Please send sack lunch for child.

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