Workforce Development & Community Education

24 | Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce Textbook Required NEW! Quick Start to Adobe Photoshop CC Level 2 in 24 hrs Continue on to more advanced topics and hone your skill sets developed in Level 1. This training package will include advanced photo retouching and compositing, refining your edits with quick masks, layer masks, pen tool and channels. Learn timesaving workflows like batch processing and automated tasks. Prepare your files for multiple outputs and gain a deeper understanding of file sizes, formats, and color spaces. This course will also teach you how to use the timeline and create animations in Photoshop. In addition, students will create a final project by the end of the course, which brings many of these techniques to fruition. Quick Start to Adobe Photoshop CC (or equivalent knowledge) required, option to sign-up for Adobe Photoshop Expert certification exam preparation sessions available. CE-DGART 2101PE, 4 Sat., Oct. 5-26, 9:00 am- 3:00 pm, $413. #87719 NEW! Quick Start to Adobe Photoshop Expert (ACE) Exam Certification Preparation Becoming and Adobe certified expert is an excellent choice for professionals looking for a job in the industry or simply looking to stand out from their peers gaining proof that they know the software inside and out. Students will train and take preparatory tests in order to prepare for Adobe Photoshop Expert certification exam. The course will cover what to expect at the testing center and topics to be covered in the 90-minute exam. After taking two four-hour sessions with our Adobe certified expert, students should be prepared to take the exam, provided they have either taken our Quick Start series or have had prior rigorous Photoshop experience. CE-DGART 2102PE, 2 Sat., Nov. 2-9, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm, $175. #87720 Quick Start to Adobe InDesign CC in 24 hrs Learn to use the latest version of InDesign and take advantage of the integrative power and dynamic nature of its print-to-web solutions. Includes an overview of graphic layout and design; an overview of interface and tools; and a hands-on exercise. No previous experience with InDesign necessary; previous computer experience required. CE-DGART 2041PE, 4 Sat., Oct. 5-26, 9:00 am- 3:00 pm, $413. #87721 Quick Start to Lightroom in 24 hrs For the beginner photographer: learn all aspects of Adobe Lightroom, from the basics of importing photography files, to the more complex steps of image post-production and presentation. Learn organizational techniques, including how to safely import and store files on hard drives; tag and label photos; create image collections; and the importance of backup files. Each student will create a presentation of 15-20 photographs in an online book or website created in Lightroom. CE-DGART 2077PE, 4 Sat., Nov. 2-23, 9:00 am- 3:00 pm, $413. #87722 Quick Start to Adobe Illustrator CC in 24 hrs Learn to use the latest version of Illustrator with new 3D and web features. Includes digital illustration, drawing tools, Bezier curves, fonts, and use of Illustrator in graphic design and 3D. No previous experience with Illustrator necessary; previous computer experience required. CE-DGART 2040PE, 4 Sat., Nov. 16-Dec. 14 (skip 11/30), 9:00 am-3:00 pm, $413. #87723 The courses in the above section are held at the Peekskill Extension Center. Call 914-606-7300 for additional information. CAREER EXPLORATION Career Counseling and Job Search Skills: Individual Sessions Meet individually with recognized career counselor and job search expert, Nancy Hutter, MA, LMHC, to explore, clarify, and generate your career objectives or develop a strong resume and create a job search plan. A 90-minute session is $135. To schedule your appointment, call 914-606-6528 or email workforceandcommunity@sunywcc.edu . Displaced Homemakers/Project Transition Office Technology Training Program for Career Re-Entry This intensive program provides qualified displaced homemakers the opportunity to learn current, marketable skills to return to the workforce. There is no cost to eligible participants (single parents, widowed, disabled spouse, divorced, separated, unemployed spouse). All applicants must be unemployed or underemployed, and must provide proof of Displaced Homemaker status according to NYS Department of Labor guidelines. LEARN CURRENT COMPUTER SKILLS:  MS Word  MS Excel  MS PowerPoint  MS Outlook LEARN JOB SEARCH SKILLS:  Resume writing  Interviewing  Online job search  Group & Individual Career Counseling Contact us to find out if you are eligible for the Displaced Homemaker Training Program; call 914-606-5628 or email Alice.Walsh@sunywcc.edu