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Customized Industry Training•Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) are available. Pleasecontactusforspecifictrainingtopics.

Customer Service Training•Focus on providing great customer service within the healthcare industry! Customers are your most important asset. This training teaches your front line staff and your entire organization how to provide exemplary customer service.

Short Term Health/Medical Courses•This training is provided as a continuing service to local healthcare entities in both the Alva and Fairview areas. Health Services provides on-going, short-term adult training. Training includes: CPR, Medical Coding, CMA, CNA, Advanced CNA, Home Health Care Aide-Deeming, CMA CEU, EMT Basic, EMT Intermediate, EMT-Refresher, First Responder, First Responder-Refresher.

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Coming Fall 2013Practical Nursing Program•

Practical Nursing (PN) is a 12 month program designed to provide students with the skills and preparation necessary to take the LPN licensure examination. This program includes both classroom and clinical instruction. Pre-requisites include: High School Diploma or GED, certificationasaCNA,employmentinthehealthcare field,backgroundcheckanddrugtest.

Enrollment for the 2013 session will take place later in the school year. Call Tara Thomas at 580.327.0344 for more information. Financial asisstance is available to those who qualify.

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Customized Industry Training•Customized for retail, manufacturing, distribution, business services and much more! The training is industryspecificandisprovidedatalowcosttoyour company!

Training for Industry •Programs (TIP)

Available for new and rapidly expanding businesses. Plant start up training includes: pre-production training, development of training materials, supervision training, equipment for training, safety, firstaidandCPRtraining.

Existing Industry Training•Designed to upgrade the existing workforce. This training is appropriate upon the acquisition of new equipment, processes, technology, computerized manufacturing applications, and/or for new product lines.

Leadership Training•Explores various methods of leadership and how to work effectively with people at many levels and with many different personalities.

Customer Service Training•Provides your front line staff and your entire organization the skills to offer exemplary customer service.

Oil & Gas Training•Provides training to the oil and gas industry including ETC Safeland USA, Safety Essentials, CDL Training and many services customized to the industry.

Adult Training and Development•Provides on-going, short-term adult training. This training enables adults to upgrade practical skills and provides adults the opportunity to further explore areas of interest.

WE CAN CUSTOMIzE TRAINING FOR YOUR BUSINESS!

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Special Safety Classes -- Call for more date and scheduling info! Classes are offered at both Alva and Fairview. 15 Passenger Van Safety Forklift Safety Bloodborne Pathogens Hand and Power Tool Safety

Electrical Safety Hand Safety Ergonomics Hydrogen Sulfide Safety

Fall Protection Safety Ladder Safety / Slips, Trips and Falls Fire Safety/Fire Extinguisher Training

Trenching, Shoring and Excavating Respiratory Safety and Fit Test Personal Protective Equipment

Machine Guarding Lockout Tagout Safety

BeCome College or Career ready

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Auto Collision teChnology *AlvA only; Ase Certified

Focus On: Auto Body Repair and Auto Body Refinishing

Assess, estimate, repair and refinish the body/interior of damaged vehicles.

Straighten and replace damaged parts using modern welding, sanding, masking and painting procedures.

Utilize professional techniques of metal and adhesive repair.

Automotive teChnology *AlvA & fAirview; Ase Certified

Focus On: Engine Repair and Performance, HVAC/AC, Suspension, Brakes and Electrical Systems

Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair a wide range of vehicles.

Use the same high-tech diagnostic and repair equipment as Master Technicians.

Work on today’s advanced vehicle electronics, computers and complex automotive systems.

Business & informAtion teChnology *AlvA & fAirview

Focus On: Preparing for immediate office employment, advanced certifications and further education.

Work individually and in teams using the same techniques and software as office professionals.

Develop a professional career portfolio to secure a competitive advantage.

Work in a large professional legal, accounting or administrative business office environment.

ConstruCtion trAdes *AlvA only new!Focus On: Plumbing and Electrical Trades

Use the same equipment, procedures and terminology as professionals in these trades.

Prepare to take the licensure exam, qualify to become a journeyman in these areas.

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Auto Collision teChnology *AlvA only; Ase Certified

Focus On: Auto Body Repair and Auto Body Refinishing

Assess, estimate, repair and refinish the body/interior of damaged vehicles.

Straighten and replace damaged parts using modern welding, sanding, masking and painting procedures.

Utilize professional techniques of metal and adhesive repair.

Automotive teChnology *AlvA & fAirview; Ase Certified

Focus On: Engine Repair and Performance, HVAC/AC, Suspension, Brakes and Electrical Systems

Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair a wide range of vehicles.

Use the same high-tech diagnostic and repair equipment as Master Technicians.

Work on today’s advanced vehicle electronics, computers and complex automotive systems.

Business & informAtion teChnology *AlvA & fAirview

Focus On: Preparing for immediate office employment, advanced certifications and further education.

Work individually and in teams using the same techniques and software as office professionals.

Develop a professional career portfolio to secure a competitive advantage.

Work in a large professional legal, accounting or administrative business office environment.

ConstruCtion trAdes *AlvA only new!Focus On: Plumbing and Electrical Trades

Use the same equipment, procedures and terminology as professionals in these trades.

Prepare to take the licensure exam, qualify to become a journeyman in these areas.

-Financial Assistance Available To Those Who Qualify-College Credit Available (Requirements Differ By Program)

-Flexible Scheduling Available In Some Programs

CUlInARy & lAnDSCAPIng *fAirview only Focus On: Culinary Arts, landscaping and Hospitality

Use the same equipment, procedures and terminology as professionals in these high demand careers.

Use powerful teamwork and leadership strategies in a variety of service industry projects.

Work to exceed customer expectations.

digitAl design *AlvA And fAirview

Focus On: Preparing for immediate employment as a web or graphic designer, advanced certifications and further education

Create, design and deliver professional websites, graphics and animations.

Work individually and in teams using the same hardware and software as expert web developers and graphic artists.

Develop a comprehensive career and college portfolio to acquire a competitive advantage.

heAlth CAreers CertifiCAtion *AlvA And fAirview

Career majors offered include: Alva--Pre-nursing, Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Technician; Fairview--Pre-nursing, Massage Therapy, Fitness Specialist

Care for patients/clients using effective communication and assessment techniques.

Use professional medical equipment and technology to improve the healthcare of others.

welding teChnology *fAirview only

Focus On: Preparing for employment in Welding or Manufacturing or continued education

Use advanced welding and cutting techniques to design, build and assemble welding projects.

Design, produce and troubleshoot products using the same equipment and techniques as leading manufacturers.

Interpret blueprints and specifications using math and computer technology.

Improve your Skills! Make nWTC your next Step!

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NetworkiNg iN the home: if you doN’t uNderstaNd it, you Need to. home NetworkiNg is critical for virtually every-thiNg we do, from spam coNtrol to media delivery. there are so maNy devices aNd fuNctioNs, the days of iNstalliNg a simple home Network to allow iNterNet access aNd priNter shariNg are goNe forever. uNderstaNd the alerts from a firewall, testiNg your firewall aNd problems a firewall caNNot preveNt. JoiN shaylyN weder iN exploriNg home NetworkiNg issues aNd their solutioNs.

Home NetworkiNg issues

ETC SafeLand USA Safety Awareness Date Days Time Cost** Fees session 1 1/10 th 7:00 - 6:00

session 2 2/14 th 7:00 - 6:00

session 3 3/14 th 7:00 - 6:00

session 4 4/11 th 7:00 - 6:00

session 5 5/9 th 7:00 - 6:00

session 6 6/13 th 7:00 - 6:00 session 7 7/11 th 7:00 - 6:00

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Computer Courses Date Days Time Cost** Fees Clean Up Your PC New! 4/18 - 4/25 th 5:00 - 8:00 15.00 no Fee

Digital Photography 2/7 - 2/28 th 5:30 - 8:30 50.00 5.00 Digital Scrapbooking, Beginning (individualized projects: 8 x 8 books, deck of Cards, greeting Cards, posters, etc.) 1/22 - 2/26 tu 5:30 - 8:30 45.00 20.00

Digital Scrapbooking (individualized projects) 2/6 - 3/13 w 9:00 - 12:00 45.00 20.00

Digital Scrapbooking, advanced New! 3/26- 4/2 tu 5:30 - 8:30 15.00 15.00

Excel, introduction 1/17 - 2/21 th 5:00 - 8:00 45.00 15.00

Introduction to Computer 2/6 - 3/13 w 5:30 - 8:30 45.00 10.00

iPad, (Bring your own ipad, be sure to sync with your computer) 3/7 th 4:00 - 8:00 15.00 no Fee

iPad, (Bring your own ipad, be sure to sync with your computer) 3/9 sat 9:00 -1:00 15.00 no Fee

iPhone, (Bring your own iphone) 3/14 th 4:00 - 8:00 15.00 no Fee

Word and Power Point New! 1/26 or 2/23 sat8:00-12:00 &

1:00-5:00 20.00 5.00

Home Networking Issues New! 3/28 - 4/4 th 5:00 - 8:00 15.00 no Fee Outlook, introduction (e-mail, iCloud, & calendar) New! 5/9 - 5/16 th 5:00 - 8:00 15.00 no Fee

QuickBooks, Basic 1/21 - 3/11 m 6:00 - 9:00 60.00 15.00

QuickBooks, Beyond Basic ( bring your own flash drive) 1/21 - 3/11 m 6:00 - 9:00 60.00 5.00

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HomeBuyer education

learN coNversatioNal spaNish, iNcludiNg salutatioNs, commoNly used words aNd phrases aNd spaNish customs. you will have the opportuNity to practice speakiNg spaNish iN class. prepare yourself for a bi-liNgual world or a trip to a spaNish speakiNg couNtry. this class is cleet certified. coNversatioNal spaNish begiNs oN tuesday, JaNuary 22 aNd ruNs through tuesday, may 21. eNroll Now!

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whether your goals are persoNal or professioNal, eNglish as a secoNd laNguage offers adults with No or limited eNglish proficieNcy aN opportuNity to learN the eNglish laNguage commuNicatioNs skills of listeNiNg, speakiNg, readiNg, aNd writiNg. this class is desigNed to meet the diverse Needs of studeNts, raNgiNg from the eNglish of daily liviNg to the laNguage required for work or coNtiNued educatioN. this class begiNs oN tuesday, JaNuary 22 aNd ruNs through tuesday, may 21.

Pre-licenSe real eState

this 90 hour course satisfies the oklahoma real estate commissioN’s educatioN requiremeNt for a provisioNal sales associate liceNse aNd prepares the studeNt to sit for the state exam. basic fuNdameNtals aNd termiNology are covered. studeNts are usually ready to apply for the state exam oN the day followiNg class completioN.

learN how to purchase a home safely aNd affordably. if you're plaNNiNg oN purchasiNg a siNgle-family home, this class is for you. this class will provide you with guideliNes oN what you caN afford, home iNspectioNs, what to expect at closiNg, how to plaN for maiNteNaNce costs aNd much more.

Education Date Days Time Cost** Fees Conversational Spanish (Cleet Certified) 1/22 - 5/21 tu & th 6:00 - 7:00 85.00 25.00

English as a Second Language New!1/22 - 5/21 tu & th 7:15 - 8:15 85.00 25.00

Paraprofessional 1/29 - 3/6 tu & w 5:00 - 7:00 132.00 no fee ABE/GED Class please call 580.327.0344 for more information.

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Video Broadcast Courses Date Days Time Cost** Fees

Homebuyer Education 3/11 m 5:00 - 8:00 no Cost no fee

PHR/SPHR Preparation Class (payment due by 1/2/13) 1/29 - 4/23 tu 6:00 - 9:00 795.00 no fee

Pre-License Real Estate 1/29, 30, 31, &

2/1, 4, 8, 14 varies 9:00 - 5:00 399.00 no fee Post Real Estate 5/28, 29 & 30 varies 9:00 - 5:00 195.00 50.00

CDL/Vehicle Safety Course Date Days Time Cost** Fees AAA Driver Improvement Program 2/11 m 9:00 - 4:00 20.00 6.00

Prepare for the CDL Test/Air Brakes, Hazmat, Passenger 2/11 - 2/12 m & tu 5:00 - 10:00 30.00 5.00

Prepare for the CDL Test/Air Brakes, Hazmat, Passenger 3/11 - 3/12 m & tu 5:00 - 10:00 30.00 5.00 Truck Driver Training Course (Call for pre-requisite information) 2/6 - 3/8 m - F 8:00 - 4:30 1800.00 no Fee

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diy (do it yourSelf) dog groomingis fiNdiNg aNd gettiNg your dog to the groomer difficult? are you coNcerNed about how your dog might be haNdled at a saloN? is dog groomiNg too expeNsive for your pocketbook? if you aNswered “yes” to these questioNs, theN this class is for you! JoiN dora fogelstrom as she teaches you to groom your dog yourself! this class begiNs oN JaNuary 21.

oklaHoma concealed carry Permit trainingoklahoma law recogNizes the right for citizeNs to defeNd themselves from possible threats to their lives. toNy wisely, a certified coNceal aNd carry iNstructor teaches this oNe day class. traiN to receive a liceNse to lawfully carry a weapoN. call today to eNroll aNd receive details regardiNg the class. this is a siNgle day traiNiNg; however, moNthly sessioNs are scheduled for your coNveNieNce!

safety iN the workplace is importaNt for all employees! with maNy iN Northwest oklahoma eNteriNg the oil aNd gas iNdustry, kNowiNg safety requiremeNts is a must! safety esseNtials, which is offered moNthly, provides geNeral kNowledge aNd certificatioN iN osha, cpr aNd first aid. seNd oNe employee or several each moNth for this vital traiNiNg!

Safety eSSentialS

Cooking Date Days Time Cost** Fees Cake Decorating With Ann Haight 2/5 - 3/12 tu 6:00 - 8:00 30.00 30.00

Grilling With Gary and Freddy Brown and Brian Hofen dates tBa

Cuisine of India With Rupal Christian 2/7 - 3/7 th 6:00 - 8:30 30.00 10.00

Call for more info

Oklahoma Concealed Carry Permit Training Date Days Time Cost** Fees

Session 1 3/2 sat 8:00 - 5:00 60.00 no Fee

Session 2 4/6 sat 8:00 - 5:00 60.00 no Fee

Session 3 5/4 sat 8:00 - 5:00 60.00 no Fee

Session 4 6/1 sat 8:00 - 5:00 60.00 no Fee

Session 5 7/6 sat 8:00 - 5:00 60.00 no Fee Session 6 8/3 sat 8:00 - 5:00 60.00 no Fee

Special Skills / Interest Date Days Time Cost** Fees DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Dog Grooming 1/21 - 2/25 m 5:30 - 8:30 60.00 15.00

Hunter Safety Class 3/23 sat 8:00 - 5:00 Free Free

Beginning Guitar (grades 1-8) 1/21 - 4/22 m 5:30 - 6:30 30.00 5.00

Beginning Guitar (grade 9-adults) 1/21 - 4/22 m 6:45 - 7:45 30.00 5.00

Quilting, Advanced 3/6 - 5/1 w 5:30 - 8:30 60.00 15.00 Lead Safe Renovator's Certification By request 8:00 - 5:00 200.00 10.00

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**please Note that this class will Not meet oN friday, may 24 or moNday, may 27 due to the memorial day holiday.

Safety Essentials, 10 Hour OSHA, First Aid / CPR Date Days Time Cost** Fees

Session 1 1/7 - 1/8

Session 2 2/4 - 2/5

Session 3 3/4 - 3/5

Session 4 4/8 - 4/9

Session 5 5/6 - 5/7

Session 6 6/3 - 6/4 Session 7 7/1 - 7/2

m & tu 8:00 - 3:00 & 8:00 - 5:00

20.00 per person

10.00 cards

osha andCpr

Health Related Courses Date Days Time Cost** Fees Certified Nurse Aide, Long-Term Care 1/7 - 1/22 m - F 8:00 - 5:00 475.00 60.00

Certified Nurse Aide, Long-Term Care 2/25-3/13 m - F 8:00 - 5:00 475.00 60.00

Certified Nurse Aide, Long-Term Care** 5/13- 5/30 m - F 8:00 - 5:00 475.00 60.00

Certified Nurse Aide, Long-Term Care 6/3-6/19 m - F 8:00 - 5:00 475.00 60.00

Certified Med Aide CEU's (held in Alva) 3/1 F 8:00 - 5:00 32.00

Certified Med Aide CEU's (held in Fairview) 6/7 F 8:00 - 5:00 32.00

Certified Med Aide2/4, 8, 12, 13,

15, 18, 19 & 20 varies 8:30 - 4:00 315.00 30.00

Certified Med Aide7/9, 12, 15, 16,

19, 22-24 varies 8:30 - 4:00 315.00 30.00

Certified Med Aide, Advanced (Respiratory) 1/28 & 29 m, tu 8:30 - 4:00 255.00 30.00

Certified Med Aide, Advanced (Glucose Monitoring) 1/30 & 2/1 w, F 8:30 - 4:00 255.00 30.00

AHA Healthcare Provider CPR 1/22 tu 8:30 - 2:00 35.00

AHA Healthcare Provider CPR 2/5 tu 8:30 - 2:00 35.00

AHA Healthcare Provider CPR 3/12 tu 8:30 - 2:00 35.00

AHA Healthcare Provider CPR 4/23 tu 8:30 - 2:00 35.00

AHA Healthcare Provider CPR 5/28 tu 8:30 - 2:00 35.00

AHA Healthcare Provider CPR 6/16 tu 8:30 - 2:00 35.00

AHA Healthcare Provider CPR 7/9 tu 8:30 - 2:00 35.00

AHA BLS CPR/AED 1/8 tu 5:30 - 9:30 35.00

AHA BLS CPR/AED 2/12 tu 5:30 - 9:30 35.00

AHA BLS CPR/AED 3/12 tu 5:30 - 9:30 35.00

AHA BLS CPR/AED 4/9 tu 5:30 - 9:30 35.00

AHA BLS CPR/AED 5/14 tu 5:30 - 9:30 35.00

AHA BLS CPR/AED 6/11 tu 5:30 - 9:30 35.00

Infant/Child CPR/First Aid 1/12 sa 1:00 - 6:00 35.00

Infant/Child CPR/First Aid 2/9 sa 1:00 - 6:00 35.00

Infant/Child CPR/First Aid 3/9 sa 1:00 - 6:00 35.00

Infant/Child CPR/First Aid 4/20 sa 1:00 - 6:00 35.00

Infant/Child CPR/First Aid 5/11 sa 1:00 - 6:00 35.00

Infant/Child CPR/First Aid 6/8 sa 1:00 - 6:00 35.00

EMS-Please call for EMR and EMT Needs

alva ScHedule **Cost stated is For in-distriCt residents. out-oF-distriCt residents tuition will diFFer.

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tired of loNg distaNce fees? waNt to see the faces of your family aNd frieNds while you commuNicate? this fuN aNd easy class will take you there iN No time. learN all that skype has to offer aNd how to use it. this course is offered twice for your coNveNieNce! the first sessioN begiNs oN february 2 aNd the secoNd sessioN begiNs oN march 28.

MINI COMPUTER LABS Date Day(s) Time Cost** Fees

Computer Flex Hour 2/21-3/14 th 5:00 - 9:00 2.50 per hr

Computer Flex Hour 4/15-5/6 m 5:00 - 9:00 2.50 per hr

Introduction to Apple Computers/ iPhone / iPad 4/4-4/25 th 6:30 - 9:30 30.00

Skype the Easy Way NEW! 2/11 m 6:30 - 9:30 10.00 Skype the Easy Way NEW! 3/28 th 6:30 - 9:30 10.00

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COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS Date Day(s) Time Cost** Fees Windows Fundamentals 1/14-2/4 m 6:30-9:30 30.00

Windows Fundamentals 5/2-5/23 th 6:30-9:30 30.00

Digital Scrapbooking with Adobe Elements 2/4-2/25 m 6:00 - 9:00 30.00

Basic Photoshop - Elements 2/6-2/27 w 6:00 - 9:00 30.00

Digital Scrapbooking with Adobe Elements 4/8-4/29 m 6:00 - 9:00 30.00

Quickbooks--Getting the Basics 2/7 - 3/14 th 6:30-9:30 45.00 31.00 Intro to Computers all ages including (Seniors 65+) 2/19 - 4/30 tu 10:00-12:00 60.00 25.00

COMPUTER FLEX HOUR CUSTOMIzED 1-ON-1 TRAINING- MINIMUM 8 HOURS Enroll in up to 72 hour blocks of training Date Day(s) Time Cost** Fees Access-Microsoft Office 1/15-5/21 tu 5:00-9:00 2.50 per hr

Excel-Microsoft Office 1/15-5/21 tu 5:00-9:00 2.50 per hr

Outlook-Microsoft Office 1/15-5/21 tu 5:00-9:00 2.50 per hr

Publisher-Microsoft Office 1/15-5/21 tu 5:00-9:00 2.50 per hr

PowerPoint-Microsoft Office 1/15-5/21 tu 5:00-9:00 2.50 per hr

Word-Microsoft Office 1/15-5/21 tu 5:00-9:00 2.50 per hr

Intro To Windows 1/15-5/21 tu 5:00-9:00 2.50 per hr

Intro To Learn The Internet 1/15-5/21 tu 5:00-9:00 2.50 per hr

fairview ScHedule **Cost stated is For in-distriCt residents. out-oF-distriCt residents tuition will diFFer.

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improve your driviNg skills by eNrolliNg iN this driver improvemeNt program developed by aaa. studeNts learN safe driviNg habits as well as collisioN avoidaNce techNiques. check with your iNsuraNce carrier as this program may offer aN iNsuraNce discouNt. help out your checkbook aNd eNroll today! the first sessioN will be held february 18 aNd 20. the secoNd sessioN will be held oN march 26 aNd 28.

faSt track automotive Heating & air conditioninglearN the basics of automotive heatiNg aNd air coNditioNiNg. the course will cover heater operatioN, diagNosis aNd repair, refrigeraNt priNciples, diagNosis, repair aNd chargiNg. course will also cover the basics of blower operatioN aNd air distributioN. JoiN us begiNNiNg oN march 4 for the helpful course!

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS Date Day(s) Time Cost** Fees

Basic Photography for any Digital Camera 1/14 & 1/28 m 6:00 - 9:00 30.00 5.00

Basic Photography for any Digital Camera 2/7 & 2/21 th 6:00 - 9:00 30.00 5.00

Intermediate Photography for any Digital Camera 2/25 & 3/11 m 6:00 - 9:00 30.00 5.00 Advanced Photography for any Digital Camera NEW! 3/25 & 4/8 m 6:00 - 9:00 30.00 5.00

TECHNOLOGY/INDUSTRY Date Day(s) Time Cost** Fees General Welding/Welding Certification, TIG/ Stick 2/5 - 4/30 tu 6:30-9:30 90.00 30.00

Fast Track Auto/ Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning NEW! 3/4 - 4/22 m 6:00-9:00 45.00

Decorative Metal Art Using Plasma Cam Equipment 1/28 - 3/4 m 6:30-9:30 45.00 50.00

Decorative Metal Art Using Plasma Cam Equipment 3/25 - 4/29 m 6:30-9:30 45.00 50.00

Introduction to Upholstery 1/28-4/22 m 6:30-9:30 90.00 20.00

LANGUAGES Date Day(s) Time Cost** Fees Spanish-- Beginners to all Levels 1/17 - 4/11 th 6:00-9:00 $90.00

ESL for Non-English Speaking 1/17-5/16 th 6:15 -8:15 no Charge

driver imProvement Program

CDL/vEHICLE SAFETY COURSES Date Day(s) Time Cost** Fees

Prepare for CDL Test/Air Brakes, Hazmat, Passenger 2/4 & 2/6 m & w 6:00-9:00 15.00 5.00

Prepare for CDL Test/Air Brakes, Hazmat, Passenger 2/12 & 2/14 tu & th 6:00-9:00 15.00 5.00

Driver Improvement Program 2/18 & 2/20 m & w 6:00-9:00 15.00 5.00

Driver Improvement Program 3/26 & 3/28 tu & th 6:00-9:00 15.00 5.00

HEALTH RELATED COURSES Date Day(s) Time Cost** Fees

Foundations of Massage Therapy 3/26-4/30 tu 5:30 - 7:00 30.00 10.00

Certified Nurse Aide, Long-Term Care 1/7 - 1/22 m - F 8:00 - 5:00 475.00 60.00

Certified Nurse Aide, Long-Term Care 4/8 - 4/23 m - F 8:00 - 5:00 475.00 60.00

Certified Nurse Aide, Long-Term Care 5/6 - 5/21 m - F 8:00 - 5:00 475.00 60.00

Certified Med Aide 2/5, 8, 12, 15, 19,

21 & 22 varies 8:00 - 5:00 315.00 30.00

Advanced Certified Med Aide 3/4 - 3/8 varies 8:00 - 5:00 255.00 30.00

Certified Med Aide, CEU's (In Alva) 3/1 F 8:00 - 5:00 32.00

Certified Med Aide, CEU's (In Fairview) 6/7 F 8:00 - 5:00 32.00

AHA BLS CPR/AED 1/8 tu 6:00 - 10:00 35.00

AHA BLS CPR/AED 2/12 tu 6:00 - 10:00 35.00

AHA BLS CPR/AED 3/12 tu 6:00 - 10:00 35.00

AHA BLS CPR/AED 4/9 tu 6:00 - 10:00 35.00

AHA BLS CPR/AED 5/14 tu 6:00 - 10:00 35.00

AHA BLS CPR/AED 6/11 tu 6:00 - 10:00 35.00

AHA Healthcare Provider CPR 1/17 th 8:30 - 2:00 35.00

AHA Healthcare Provider CPR 4/18 th 8:30 - 2:00 35.00

AHA Healthcare Provider CPR 5/16 th 8:30 - 2:00 35.00

EMS~ Please call for EMR and EMT needs

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know your rootS! begiNNiNg geNealogy

keep your family tree alive aNd well. learN where to look, who to coNtact, aNd how to use research tools to begiN aN excitiNg aNd fasciNatiNg exploratioN of your aNcestors. this course begiNs oN thursday, march 28.

Backyard BeekeePing for BeginnerS are you the persoN who has always waNted a hive of bees but didN’t kNow where to start? JoiN us iN discov-eriNg this sweet aNd fasciNatiNg adveNture by learNiNg to harvest your owN hoNey. this class begiNs oN february 21! be there get ready to start your hive this spriNg!

oNe-oN-oNe JumpiNg the brick wall with geNealogy New!

have you met a challeNge iN your geNealogy research? wheN you get stuck, it is hard to figure out what to do Next. this class is geared to help you pick up the trail of your aNcestors. sigN up for 2 hours to 8 hours.

SPECIAL SKILLS/ INTEREST Date Day(s) Time Cost** Fees

Handgun Carry Permit Training 1/5 s 8:00- 5:00 60.00

Handgun Carry Permit Training 2/2 s 8:00- 5:00 60.00

Handgun Carry Permit Training 3/2 s 8:00- 5:00 60.00

Handgun Carry Permit Training 4/6 s 8:00- 5:00 60.00

Handgun Carry Permit Training 5/4 s 8:00- 5:00 60.00

Handgun Carry Permit Training 6/1 s 8:00- 5:00 60.00

Stained Glass/Glass Art 1/22-4/16 tu 6:00-9:00 90.00 35.00

Master Your Painting/Art Skills by Linda Rous 1/21-3/11 m 6:00-9:00 69.00

Master Your Painting/Art Skills by Linda Rous 1/23-3/13 w 6:00-9:00 69.00

Master Your Painting/Art Skills by Linda Rous 3/25-5/13 m 6:00-9:00 69.00

Master Your Painting/Art Skills by Linda Rous 3/27-5/15 w 6:00-9:00 69.00

Beginners Genealogy 3/28-4/18 th 6:00-8:00 30.00 5.00 Jumping the Brick Wall with Genealogy NEW! (Individualized Instruction) 4/25-5/16 th 4:00-8:00

2-8 hours is 20.00 5.00

Backyard Beekeeping for Beginners NEW! 2/21 - 3/14 th 6:30-9:30 30.00

Adult Basic Education/GED 1/7-3/14 m/th 5:00-9:00 No Charge

COOKING Date Day(s) Time Cost** Fees

Cooking with Calleen-Foods With Flavor 1/28 - 3/4 m 6:00-9:00 69.00 60.00

Cooking with Calleen-Foods With Flavor 3/26 - 4/30 tu 6:00-9:00 69.00 60.00

Decorate Your Cookies and Cupcakes NEW! 1/31-2/14 th 6:00-9:00 22.50 10.00

Decorate Your Cookies and Cupcakes NEW! 3/25-4/8 m 6:00-9:00 22.50 10.00

Flowers and Borders Cake Decorating NEW! 4/22-5/6 m 6:00-9:00 22.50 10.00

fairview ScHedule **Cost stated is For in-distriCt residents. out-oF-distriCt residents tuition will diFFer.

OTHER SERvICES

this program assists agriculture producers with planning, recordkeeping, analysis and succes-sion strategies. on-site visits to agricultural operations, seminars and continuing education are also important components of the program for area ag producers.

ag Business management also focuses on many aspects of agri-tourism development including marketing, business planning, financial analysis, seminars and continuing education. ag Business management is a customized program designed to help with specific needs and goals of the ag community. this program serves both the alva and Fairview area.

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• One-On-One Instructor Assistance • 24-Hour Access • All Materials and Books are Included! Prepare for employment in some of today’s hottest careers with a comprehensive, affordable, and self-paced online Career Training Program. You can begin these Programs at any time and learn at your own pace. Features: • Receive a certificate upon successful completion. • Courses start anytime – begin when you wish. • A typical program takes 3-6 months to complete. Extensions are available upon request. Popular Programs: Medical Billing and Coding, CompTIA™ A+ Certification, Six Sigma Black , Building Analyst Quick Start Program (BPI BA Certification, Medical ,Travel Agent Training.

• Instructor-Facilitated • 24-Hour Access • Online Discussion Areas • 6 Weeks of Instruction Our instructor-facilitated online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. Our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners. You can complete any course entirely from your home or office. Any time of the day or night. Features: • Courses run for six weeks (with a 10-day grace period at the end). • Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. Popular Courses: Accounting Fundamentals, Creating Web Pages, Medical Terminology, Speed Spanish, Introduction to Microsoft Excel, Project Management, and Grammar Refresher. *Classes not eligible for Senior Citizen Tuition Discount

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plEAsE rEmEmbEr:

~nOrthwEst tEChnOlOgy CEntEr is A tObACCO/smOkE FrEE FACility.

~pAymEnt in Full is rEquirED At thE timE OF EnrOllmEnt.

-nOrthwEst tEChnOlOgy CEntEr will nOt hOlD ClAssEs mArCh 18-22 AnD mArCh 29.

~EnrOllmEnt mAy AlsO bE COmplEtED On-linE, in pErsOn Or by phOnE.

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ag BuSineSS managment

580.327.0344~alva 580.227.3708~Fairview

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three easy ways to enroll!

Visit: 1801 eleVenth street, AlVA 801 Vo-tech driVe, FAirView oFFice hours 7:30Am until 8:00pm or oFFice hours 7:30Am until 8:00pm phone: 580.327.0344~AlVA or 580.227.3708~FAirView

e-mAil: jkriegh@nwtech.edu or sbymAster@nwtech.eduenrollment Form is AVAilAble on the nwtc website At www.nwtech.edu.

eAsy to pAy with checks or cAsh or For your conVenience, we Also Accept:

paymeNt for classes is required at the time of eNrollmeNt! thaNk you!

what’s Cooking this winter at northwest teCh?DECOrAtE yOur Own COOkiEs & CupCAkEs nEw! (ClAss hElD in FAirviEw)

sOmEtimEs A lArgE CAkE is just nOt whAt thE bAkEr OrDErED! DECOrAting yOur Own COOkiEs Or CupCAkEs is OFtEn thE bEst wAy tO gO - EACh pErsOn gEts thEir Own COOkiE Or CupCAkE, nO plAtEs, nO FOrks, nO bOthEr - just Fun AnD DEliCiOus! DECOrAting COOkiEs AnD CupCAkEs is limitlEss! Anything gOEs! quiCk, EAsy AnD sO muCh Fun, AnD yOu hAvEn’t EvEn tAkEn A bitE yEt! COmE On! lEArn tO DECOrAtE sOmE COOkiEs AnD CupCAkEs!

OthEr COOking ClAssEs hElD in FAirviEw this spring inCluDE: FlOwErs & bOrDErs CAkE DECOrAting AnD COOking with CAllEEn--FOODs with FlAvOr, sChEDulED At twO timEs FOr yOur COnvEniEnCE!

grilling by gAry AnD FrEDDy brOwn AnD briAn hOFEnNEW! (Class HEld IN alva)

hAVe A pAssion For outdoor cooking? join gAry And Freddy brown And briAn hoFen in this “hAnds-on” clAss oF creAting menus thAt eVery bAckyArd cheF cAn eAsily replicAte At home. they shAre tips on entertAining And menu plAnning From cocktAils to desserts. eVerything thAt is prepAred in clAss will be serVed, so come hungry! clAss dAtes Are tbA!

CAkE DECOrAting with Ann hAight aNd inDiAn CuisinE with rupAl ChristiAn ArE AlsO bEing OFFErED At AlvA this sEmEstEr.

northwest technology center is A member oF oklAhomA’s CareerTeCh system!

1801 eleventh streetalva, ok 73717

northwest technology center is mAking A good-FAith eFFort to comply with the proVisions And responsibilities oF the AmericAns with disAbilities Act oF 1990 (AdA). serVices Are AVAilAble to students with disAbilities, including AccommodAtions in FAcilities, progrAms And serVices. students who need this AssistAnce should contAct the AdA coordinAtor on their respectiVe cAmpus. northwest technology center does not discriminAte on the bAsis oF rAce, nAtionAl origin, VeterAn stAtus, sex/gender, religion, Age or disAbility. An equAl opportunity educAtionAl institution.

photos in this cAtAlogue FeAtures scenes From woods, AlFAlFA And mAjor county, oklAhomA.

are you getting the piCture?digital photography is used iN almost every iNdustry! are you up-to-date oN how to use today’s digital cameras aNd photo editiNg software? Northwest techNology ceNter’s digital camera courses are Just what you Need!

digital photography (held in alva)JoiN lyNN martiN aNd explore the world of digital photography. learN how to take, store, aNd display your digital photographs. whether you are New to photography or a loNgtime professioNal, this class is for you! clAss begins on thursdAy, FebruAry 7 And runs through FebruAry 28! see pAge 6 For more detAils!

advanCed photography For any digital Camera (held in Fairview)this advaNced photography course refiNes the techNical skills learNed iN the basic aNd iNtermediate photography course. with more time for haNds-oN traiNiNg this course will cover techNiques such as usiNg a histogram, maNual shootiNg, exterNal lightiNg, exposure lock, bracketiNg aNd so much more. we will also touch oN subJects such as the busiNess of photography, shootiNg iN raw, post productioN, workflow aNd ethics of photography. you must have takeN the basic aNd iNtermediate course to participate iN the advaNced course. this course begins on mondAy, mArch 25 And runs through April 8. see pAge 11 For more inFormAtion on this inFormAtiVe course!