Workforce Development and Community Education: Spring 2021

10 | Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce REMOTE Direct Service Provider Training Course Understand basic psychiatric terminology, psychopathology, social skills training, mental health laws, and ethics. Direct Service Providers (DSP’s), also called psychiatric aides, are part of a patient-centered team for individuals who may be mentally challenged or emotionally disturbed, or for psychiatric patients under the supervision of a psychiatrist, registered nurse, or social worker. CE-HCARE 2011OS, Th/Sa, Feb. 4-Mar.13, Thurs., 5:30-9:00 pm/Sat., 9:00 am-2:00 pm, $1462 (+ textbook). #21388 Westchester Healthcare Career Pathways Network Interested in Exploring in Healthcare The Westchester Healthcare Career Pathways Network is actively recruiting men and women, 18–25 years of age, who reside in Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, and Yonkers, NY and are interested in exploring careers in healthcare with free training for eligible participants. ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE:  Career Readiness Training  HCTAL 102—Exploring Health Careers (3 Credit Course)  CPR/First Aid Training  Internship Opportunities  Occupational Skills Training Opportunities  Ongoing Support Email :pathwaystohealthcare@sunywcc.edu for further information on program eligibility, program details and Spring schedule. CAREERS IN WRITING & PUBLISHING REMOTE Freelancing for Fun and Profit Local publications are always looking for freelance writers. By adding photography to the mix, writers double their value to editors and publishers. The internet and digital media have multiplied the opportunities and need for writers. Aspiring writers will learn how to apply to the thousands of writing opportunities open to them, while writers already engaged in writing projects can encourage others through networking while finding new outlets for their work. Please email instructor at totrwriter@aol.com for list of optional books. CE-WRITG 2071, 3 Tues., Apr. 6-20, 6:30-8:30 pm, KNC-3, $62 (+ $2 for purchase of a Rivertown Magazine and handouts). T Riley. #21457 REMOTE Making Your First Book Sale Join award-winning novelist Barbara Campbell to learn how to sell your unpublished novel. In addition to basics like proper manuscript formatting and identifying potential agents and publishers, students will practice writing a winning query letter, developing a hook, and making an “elevator pitch.” Barbara will also share tips on working with agents and editors. CE-WRITG 2105, 1 Sat., Mar. 27, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $42 (+ $3.00 materials fee, payable to instructor.) B Campbell. #21587 REMOTE Write and Publish Kids Books Have a great idea for a children’s book? That is a terrific place to start, but how do you progress from concept to published product? Go from getting started to the finish line in the world of juvenile publishing by exploring the requirements of every audience—baby board books, first chapter, middle-grade, and young adult-from outlining and writing, to finding an agent and/ or publisher, to self-publication. CE-WRITG 2073, $114. S Weyn. Sec. A: 3 Fri., Apr. 2-16, 4:00-7:00 pm. #21526 Sec. B: 3 Fri., Apr. 23-May 7, 4:00-7:00 pm. #21527 REMOTE Turn Your Teaching Experience into Kid Lit Learn how to turn your experiences working with children into children’s literature-both fiction and non-fiction. Best-selling, award-winning author Suzanne Weyn, SuzanneWeynbooks. com, will guide you to taking your firsthand experiences and turning them into juvenile literature. This class is suitable for teachers from pre-school through high school. You will work in a collaborative setting to develop the best form, grade-level, vocabulary, and story for your idea. Explore the ins and outs of children’s publishing from writing query letters, negotiating royalties, to finding an agent. All you need is your teaching experience and a notebook! CE-WRITG 2104, $140. S Weyn. Sec. A: 4 Fri., Feb. 5-26, 4:00-7:00 pm. #21557 Sec. B: 4 Fri., Mar. 5-26, 4:00-7:00 pm. #21558 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REMOTE DASA Training: Training in harassment, bullying, cyberbullying and discrimination in schools. This New York State approved training is designed to fulfill the training required for certification/licensure under the Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act). At Ossining Extension Center: CE-CERTS 2058OS, 1 Sat., 9:00 am-3:00 pm, $93. D Flynn-Capalbo. Sec. A: Mar. 6. #21389 Sec. B: Apr. 17. #21390 REMOTE RN Refresher Course Designed for registered nurses who have been away from a practice setting and are looking to return to a staff position. Provides an update on theoretical content and clinical practice. Prerequisites: NYS RN license and current CPR certification for healthcare professionals (BLS). Admissions application and interview required; application due date is Jan. 22. Call 914-606-7408 for information. At Ossining Extension Center: CE-HCARE 2047OS Tues., Feb. 16-Apr. 6, $1121 (+ textbook/workbook). #21391 NEW! Textbook Required