Adult Reentry Workshops
Spring 2013

The College is offering a series of workshops for our returning adult students this Spring. The following will briefly explain the workshop topics, introduce the presenters, and list the dates and times the workshops will be given. To sign up, go to the Adult Reentry website and click workshops, or contact us at (661) 362-3469.

Understanding Financial Aid Process
Tom Bilbruck, Director of Financial Aid

Thursday, February 21, 2013

6:00pn – 7:30 pm

HSHL 203

This workshop will showcase financial support services which are designed to help with the educational related expenses involved in obtaining your educational goal. It will introduce the process of applying for financial aid and explore the types of aid available and how to get it. The workshop will also provide information on the scholarship programs offered and explore the process to find and secure a scholarship.

Exploring Career Options

Anthony Michaelides, Director of Career Services and Job Placement

Tuesday March 19, 2013
6:00pm to 7:30pm

HSHL 203

Considering a career change? Not sure what your options are? Come to a workshop that will give you choices: discover how to determine your personal employment strengths, to select a major, or decide on a career path. This workshop will outline the options offered by our Career Services department, introduce the idea of career assessment, and explore topics like resume writing, interviewing skills, job search and how to find a job in your career specialty.

Online- Blackboard
Ebony Coburn, Distance Learning

Thursday April 25, 2013

6:00pm – 7:30 pm

HSHL 203

Participants will be introduced to the expectations and experience of becoming a successful online student and using the Blackboard system.

 Expectations for students who are new to online learning

 How to login into Blackboard

How to search for online classes 

Types of online classes

 How to register for online classes

The instructor orientation letter 

Textbook information