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So you want to join a nonprofit board? | Come to this fun, interactive event to learn about nonprofits, vol ...‹more› Come to this fun, interactive event to learn about nonprofits, volunteerism, and serving on boards of directors. We will talk about the ins and outs of board service and you will hear from professionals and local leaders about the importance of service. You will also meet with local nonprofits to learn about their mission and impact on our community. Light refreshments. Don't miss this great gathering of local leaders and "do-gooders." Participants will learn about service on a board including roles and responsibilities, legal and ethical duties, and how community programs create impact and change. | |
SOLIDWORKS Basics | In this introductory course, learn to navigate the SOLIDWORKS desi ...‹more› In this introductory course, learn to navigate the SOLIDWORKS design automation software to develop sketches. You will discover the basics of creating 2D and 3D parametric models. | |
Song Performance Preparation | Go beyond karaoke night and tell a story with your song! Part anal ...‹more› Go beyond karaoke night and tell a story with your song! Part analysis and part performance, this two-part class will use the road map of a piece of music (tempo, rhythm, dynamics, and lyrics) to create a character and dig into the heart of a song. Explore techniques and tricks to make choices that let your voice and storytelling shine while the audience stays rapt in your performance. Join master educator Lindsey Newell for a series of theatre classes to help build confidence in film and theatre performance. After spending 13 years in Los Angeles as an actress, writer, and producer, Lindsey has returned to her hometown of Enid, OK. She believes that "anyone with enough curiosity and drive to learn can become an actor and improve their skill." She has spent the last few years teaching acting foundations, on-camera technique, and sitcom acting at Scott Sedita's Acting Studio in Larchmont Village, CA. | |
Sour Dough Basics: From Flour to Food | Unlock the secrets of artisan bread-making with "From Flour to Foo ...‹more› Unlock the secrets of artisan bread-making with "From Flour to Food." In this hands-on class, you'll journey through the basics of creating your own sourdough bread from scratch. Learn the essentials of starter care, dough development, and baking techniques in a supportive and interactive environment. Perfect for beginners, this class will equip you with the skills and confidence to produce delicious, homemade sourdough loaves. You will take home your own baby starter! Join us and transform simple ingredients into a flavorful, nourishing staple for your table. | |
Spanish for Healthcare: Level 2 | Continue learning or enhancing your knowledge of Spanish in a heal ...‹more› Continue learning or enhancing your knowledge of Spanish in a healthcare setting. | |
Spanish for Healthcare: Level 3 | Polish your skills in communicating with patients in a healthcare ...‹more› Polish your skills in communicating with patients in a healthcare setting with the completion of Spanish for healthcare | |
Speed Spanish (OLT) | Ed2Go. Imagine yourself speaking, reading and writing Spanish. No ...‹more› Ed2Go. Imagine yourself speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Now you can with Speed Spanish. This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanish pronto. You will learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sentences. In no time at all, you will be able to go into any Spanish speaking situation and converse in Spanish. ¡Qué Bueno! Costs: Instructor Led (With Certain Start Dates) $99. Self-Paced (Start Anytime) $115. | |
Speed Spanish II (OLT) | Ed2Go. Have you ever seen a non-native speaking Spanish fluently? ...‹more› Ed2Go. Have you ever seen a non-native speaking Spanish fluently? Were you impressed? Would you like to become more conversational and more comfortable in Spanish-speaking situations? Now you can. This Speed Spanish course is unlike any other Spanish class you've ever taken. You will see words, hear them pronounced properly, and be granted plenty of opportunities to practice your pronunciation. Then, you will learn several clever recipes that you can use to glue the words together into sentences. Enroll in Speed Spanish II and you will see an immediate improvement in your Spanish fluency from the very first lesson. Costs: Instructor Led (With Certain Start Dates) $99. Self-Paced (Start Anytime) $115. | |
Spill Response for Oil and Gas Personnel (OLT) | Oil and gas exploration and production sites carry a risk of causi ...‹more› Oil and gas exploration and production sites carry a risk of causing harm to public health or the environment in the form of spills and other releases. While oil and gas companies will have very specific protocol for dealing with emergency releases, field personnel are often responsible for responding to smaller, incidental releases. Learners who successfully complete this course will demonstrate the ability to identify the difference between incidental and emergency releases, identify recommended release-prevention measures, and identify proper incident-release response measures. This course is intended for oil and gas employees that may come across a spill while working on the job, and can help employers comply with the Oil Pollution Act and EPA regulations on spill prevention and control. | |
Standards for Excellence 2.0 | This class is provided in partnership with the United Way of North ...‹more› This class is provided in partnership with the United Way of Northwest Oklahoma, Oklahoma Center for Non-Profits, OG&E, and Cherokee Strip Community Foundation. Standards for Excellence is a nationally accredited curriculum that teaches best practices for nonprofit management, governance, and legal compliance. The foundation of the Standards for Excellence® program is the published Standards for Excellence®: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector. It identifies 6 major areas of nonprofit governance and management which contain 27 different topic areas. Each topic area includes specific benchmarks and measures that provide a structured approach to building capacity, accountability, and sustainability in your organization. In the summer of 2015, the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits released Standards for Excellence 2.0. The new curriculum includes expanded and enhanced benchmarks, including 78 benchmarks for best practices; new sample policies in social media and information technologies all nonprofits need to know; and improved information on outcome based measurements and logic models to prove mission impact. | |
Startup Enid | A monthly meet-up of budding and seasoned entrepreneurs who gather ...‹more› A monthly meet-up of budding and seasoned entrepreneurs who gather to get plugged into the entrepreneur community. Featuring a local entrepreneur and their journey. | |
State of the Mortgage Industry | This class will be a recap of the mortgage industry over the last ...‹more› This class will be a recap of the mortgage industry over the last 12-24 months, explanation of what drives mortgage interest rates, popular products and loan programs, and unique financing solutions for different kinds of borrowers. We will also discuss ways to motivate buyers who are on the fence about buying and how to lead with education and value. | |
Stepping Into Their Shoes: Adapting to Health Changes as a Family Caregiver | This class offers a unique opportunity to gain insight, build pati ...‹more› This class offers a unique opportunity to gain insight, build patience, and enhance caregiving skills in a supportive environment. | |
Sterile Processing Technician (Voucher Included) (OLT) | https://admin.ed2go.com/Admin.aspx?Prev=Tracking&Page=StdntMan ...‹more› https://admin.ed2go.com/Admin.aspx?Prev=Tracking&Page=StdntManage&Site=autrytech&SiteId=4190&StudentID=4283185&OrderID=8067313 | |
Stop the Bleed | What stops bleeding? In a STOP THE BLEED® course, you’ll learn thr ...‹more› What stops bleeding? In a STOP THE BLEED® course, you’ll learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out: (1) How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound; (2) How to pack a wound to control bleeding; (3) How to correctly apply a tourniquet. These three techniques will empower you to assist in an emergency and potentially save a life. | |