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Comedy Improv & Sketch for Beginners – Sept. 13

pmlackey44 — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:41:36 +0000

Learn to be a kid again! Learn the basics of Improv – you may recognize from “Who’s Line is it Anyway”, and the basis of shows like Saturday Night Live, Mad TV, SCTV, and Movies like “Best in Show”. This class is great fun for performers, non-performers, public speakers, teachers and others who are interested in learning to think creatively and quickly on their feet. Class is September 13-November 29, 2010, Mondays, 6:00-9:00 p.m., on the CFCC downtown campus. Pre-registration is required. Call (910) 362-7319 or e-mail tcriser@cfcc.edu to pre-register. You can also register and pay for this course on-line via CFCC WebAdvisor. Course Code: 37332

Become A Successful Event Planner – Sept. 7

pmlackey44 — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:29:30 +0000

This course is designed to instruct students in the planning and coordination of special events, meetings and conventions. Topics will include event design and objectives, program planning, catering, vendors and other resources available. This course is for individuals interested in starting or enhancing their own commercial event planning business and for those who have the responsibilities of planning special events for their employer, family, church or organization. Class is September 7-30, 2010, Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00-9:00 p.m. on the CFCC downtown campus, room S-401. Cost is $68. To pre-register, call 910-362-7319 or email tcriser@cfcc.edu.

Stand-up Comedy – Sept. 7

pmlackey44 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:40:32 +0000

Always wanted to try it? Gain confidence; get feedback, writing exercises, and the open mike experience. This workshop is focused on getting you to your first open mike. This course will give you an open forum to try out your material, create new material, gain feedback and overcome performance anxiety. Nationally headlining comedian Basile scheduled as a guest speaker! We will also research national/ regional stand-up auditions and submissions. Class is September 7-November 23, 2010, Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m., on the CFCC downtown campus. Cost $123.00. Pre-registration is required. Call (910) 362-7319 or e-mail tcriser@cfcc.edu to pre-register. You can also register and pay for this course on-line via CFCC WebAdvisor. Course Code: 37333

CFCC Announces New Fast-Track Degree Program

CFCC Public Information Office — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:25:22 +0000

CFCC is making it easier for students to earn a low-cost, two-year degree at night by compressing into just two years what usually takes evening students five or more years to complete.

Through the new program, students can earn an associate degree in general studies, business administration, or criminal justice. The classes are held two nights a week. Based on current tuition and fee rates, NC residents can enroll full-time at CFCC for approximately $664 per semester and earn a complete associate’s degree for a total of $3,579, or less, if the student qualifies for financial assistance or if the student’s employer provides tuition assistance.

Requirements for enrolling in the Fast Track programs:

CFCC application must be completed and submitted to the CFCC Admissions Office
Official transcripts from high school and other colleges attended must be submitted to the CFCC Admissions Office
Placement testing and all required remedial courses (or the equivalent thereof) must be completed
Off-campus high-speed Internet access is required of the Fast-Track students

CFCC will hold a Fast Track open house on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the BB&T auditorium at the CFCC North Campus in Castle Hayne. More information about student support services will be shared at the meeting and program advisors will be available to answer questions about registration and other issues. ALL STUDENTS MUST APPLY IN PERSON TO ENROLL IN THE FAST TRACK PROGRAM. For more information, call 362-7332. Classes begin on August 17.

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Fall Course Schedules Now Online!

CFCC Public Information Office — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:13:17 +0000

Click here to see the new Fall 2009 course schedule online!

New Program in Construction Management to Start in August

CFCC Public Information Office — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:43:45 +0000

WILMINGTON – This August, students at Cape Fear Community College will be able to start taking courses in a new program to learn how to become a manager in the construction trade.

The construction management technology program will begin in the fall semester and is designed to prepare individuals for careers in the construction management field. Such positions may include project manager, superintendent, estimator, or foreman.

Course work includes safety, planning, scheduling, cost control, productivity, human relations, estimating, and building codes. Students will also gain proficiency in specific construction related skills.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will earn an associate in applied science degree and should qualify for entry-level positions in the field of construction management.

For more information call 362-7291.

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CFCC Offers Free Small Business Seminars in April

CFCC Public Information Office — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:30:55 +0000

Cape Fear Community College’s Small Business Center will offer the following free seminars during the month of April:

How to Start Your Own Business: Part I & II
FREE – 362-7216
This 2 part course will introduce participants to the critical
components of starting a small business, including
financing, marketing, operations, and business
plan writing.

4/2 Th 6p-8:30p
Wilmington Campus L-107 2.5 hrs.

4/9 Th 6p-8:30p
Wilmington Campus L-107 2.5 hrs.

Monthly Business Coaching Clinic: How to Write Advertising That Sells

FREE 362-7216

Learn practical, proven methods of improving your advertising.

4/7 Tues. 5:30 pm -8:00 pm

Wilmington Campus N-202 2.5 hours

Microsoft Office Applications for Your Small Business
FREE – 362-7216
These courses assume a basic knowledge of MS
Office and will focus on how to apply the various MS software applications

to real world business situations.

MS Word Applications – 4/14
MS Excel Applications – 4/21
MS Power Point Applications – 4/28
MS Publisher Applications – 5/5
MS – Using Them All Together – 5/12

All courses from 2p-5p on successive Tuesdays
Wilmington Campus T-100 3 hrs.

Doing Business with the Government
FREE – 362-7216
Presented by the NC Military Business Center, this
course will help guide companies in the proper
systems and procedures that are required to do
business with federal government and military
contracts.
4/23 Th 6p-8p
Wilmington Campus L-107 2 hrs.

Disney’s Approach to Customer Service
FREE – 362-7216
Learn some of the secrets of how Disney and other
successful companies create customer loyalty and
watch your profits rise. John Formica has spent
years as a leader with the Walt Disney World Resort
organization and other top service industries and
will share a success model in customer service that
has helped hundreds of organizations throughout
the U.S.
4/28 Tu 9a-12p
North Campus NA 112 3 hrs.

CFCC Announces New Career Readiness Program

CFCC Public Information Office — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:10:37 +0000

March 10, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CFCC Announces New Career Readiness Program

WILMINGTON – In today’s competitive job market, making yourself stand out among other qualified job applicants can be challenging. That’s one of the benefits of the new Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) Program offered at Cape Fear Community College.

For job-seekers, having a Career Readiness Certificate can make the difference between getting an interview or getting rejected. The CRC program is used by employers throughout the state to measure certain skills of potential and current employees. Basically, the certificate assures employers that a potential candidate can actually do the job for which they are applying.

After surveying 13,000 individual jobs across the country, the program’s developers determined what skills are most valuable to those who succeed in them. The skills needed by most jobs include Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Locating Information. The CRC tests students in each of these areas.

To earn a certificate, participants must pass a test for each area. Depending on how high students score, they can earn a rank of bronze, silver or gold certificate – gold being the highest. Certifications needed vary from job to job. Some only need a bronze certification, while others require a gold.

Training classes are free for those who are students, unemployed or underemployed. Training is available at CFCC’s Business Industry and Government Center in downtown Wilmington or online. Tests to obtain the certificate are $30, but some people my qualify for free tests depending on their employment status.

After earning a certificate, students can use it to promote themselves to employers along with the other credentials, like degrees and diplomas.

The Career Readiness Certification is a collaborative effort of the N.C. Community College System, JobLink Career Centers, Workforce Development Boards and the N.C. Department of Commerce. A few of the N.C. based companies that use the CRC include Campbell Soup, Burt’s Bees, Goodyear, Energizer, Volvo Construction Equipment and many others.

For more information about the CRC program at CFCC, contact 362-7050 or email jkolcun@cfcc.edu.

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New Online Courses Start Feb. 18

CFCC Public Information Office — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:45:41 +0000

Cape Fear Community College and “Ed2Go” offer more than 250 online courses that you can take on your own time and from the comfort and convenience of your home, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Courses run the 3rd Wednesday of each Month. The next course will start Feb. 18th. The cost for each class is $60 or $5 for seniors.

To see a complete list of courses, visit www.ed2go.com/cfcc or call 362-7572.

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