Continuing Education Classes
Heartland Community College Pontiac offers a variety of classes for personal enrichment and professional learning.
Register Now for Winter 2020 Classes
Communication drives workplace engagement. In this session, get more strategic about communication as a professional skill. Tune into your personal communication style and compare it to that of your peers, supervisors, and customers. Learn how to customize your approach and get the best results. Understand what to get right in managing in-person, written, and digital interactions to prevent conflict and promote productivity. Leave with new methods for connecting to others at work and contributing as a high-performing employee.
Wednesday 1/22/2020, 8AM-12PM
Heartland Community College Pontiac Room 220
$60Click here to register.
Whether it's creamy chicken, spicy gumbo, or steaming chili, there is nothing quite as satisfying as a warm and hearty bowl of soup or stew in the cold winter months. Join Chef Rowan in the kitchen for delicious homemade recipes and professional tips for making that perfect cup of comfort. Get the guidance and confidence you need to break out the big pot and stir together your own satisfying meals at home.
Tuesday 2/4/2020, 6-9PM
Livingston Area Career Center Kitchen
$39Click here to register.
It's no secret that technology can be overwhelming. Since it's not going anywhere, how do you plan to stay up-to-date and navigate it responsibly? In this class, get the tools you need to confidently and sensibly operate your mobile devices. Explore the latest, most popular apps and how to monitor usage. Identify ways to protect privacy and promote safety. Leave with knowledge of relevant resources and strategies, ready to be implemented at home, work, or school. Please bring a device with you to class.
Thursday 2/20/2020, 6-8PM
Heartland Community College Pontiac Room 210
$29Click here to register.
Save the Date for Spring 2020 Classes
Statistics show that test preparation is the key to higher SAT scores. The materials in this program were developed by Cambridge Education Services and are used throughout the country with an extraordinary success rate. At the start of the course, you'll go through a test simulation to identify areas of improvement and focus. Class lessons include reading, writing, and math, as well as the history/social studies and science skills tested throughout the SAT. We'll also practice test-taking strategies and provide skill-building exercises to help you improve. Homework includes reinforcement modules and simulated test problems.
Six sessions: 3/30, 4/1, 4/2, 4/6, 4/8, and 4/9, 6-8PM
Heartland Community College Pontiac 214Stressors at work create opportunities to rethink our responses and habits. In this session, identify challenges in your professional life and what contributes to them. Adopt strategies such as a proactive mindset and what-if thinking to anticipate problems before they arise. Grow your emotional intelligence to improve encounters with peers, supervisors, and customers. Explore how attending to your whole self affects your professionalism and career path. Leave with an action plan that promotes resilience in the face of workplace demands.
Wednesday 4/22/2020, 8AM-12PM
Heartland Community College Pontiac Room 220Practice the philosophy "one man's trash is another man's treasure”… with your own trash! Dread that long-avoided junk drawer no longer, as you turn your miscellaneous items into functional and unique art. Scavenge together unwanted clutter to bring to class where you will concoct a one-of-a-kind stepping stone to use as home or yard décor. Take home your stone and a mold to use when your junk drawer inevitably fills up again.
Saturday 4/25/2020, 10AM-12PM
Heartland Community College Pontiac Room 220Whether at home or on the go, it’s important to take steps to protect your data. Achieve a deeper understanding of what goes on behind-the-scenes of your screens. Review and discuss common scenarios involving personal data on your mobile device and learn ways to increase the protection around your home’s internet access. Walk away with a solid grasp on concepts like sustaining WiFi security, monitoring child devices, filtering internet content, and more.
Tuesday 4/28/2020, 6-8PM
Heartland Community College Pontiac Room 214Master your grill and become legendary for mouthwatering meats and veggies. In this grilling fundamentals class, discuss rubs, marinades, and secrets for maximizing flavor. Discover what differentiates grilling from barbecue, create your own signature BBQ sauce, and compare the pros and cons of gas and charcoal grills. Leave this class equipped with essential grilling techniques, ready to conquer any backyard BBQ, neighborhood block party, or summer cookout that comes your way.
Tuesday 5/5/2020, 6-9PM
Livingston Area Career Center Kitchen
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