Spring 2016
Learning
for Life
Workforce Training and
Community Education
Inside
Certified Mental
Health Assistant 2
Fire Fighter 1 Academy 3
Nail Technician 6
Welding Certification 17
Bridging the
Skills Gap
Story on inside cover
feature story
Training for timber jobs
Forty years ago, when Neal Leen was 19 and just beginning his career in lumber
mills, much of the work in the saw filing room was considered “black magic.” Saw
filers guarded the secrets of their trade, passing them down only to a select few.
“I got a lucky break,” Leen said. “The guy who taught me wanted someone with
no experience so they would have no preconceived notions on how to do things.”
Now, as Baby Boomers like Leen start to retire, there’s a need for the next
generation to learn of Idaho’s most prolific and well compensated trades.
Lumber companies are looking for hard workers willing to learn. North Idaho
College Workforce Training Center has teamed up with timber companies in the
area to offer specialized training certificates and develop skill standards.
“We want someone who is really going to make a career out of it,” said Leen,
who works for Stimson Lumber Company in Priest River, which is one of the
lumber companies that has worked closely with NIC to design new training programs that are now available for workers already in
the industry or those looking to break into it. “If they have the skills and patience, they have a real opportunity.”
For information on timber-related training opportunities such as saw filers, log scalers, and industrial control technicians, contact
the NIC Workforce Training Center at (208) 769-3221, or visit www.woodproductscoe.org.
Safety Fest of the Northwest to be held Feb. 17-19
The NIC Workforce Training Center is also offering a wide variety of free safety training at the eighth annual Safety Fest of the
Great Northwest Feb. 17-19, 2016. This three-day event is an opportunity for companies to receive free safety training for
their employees from the area’s best safety instructors. Safety Fest offers more than 40 classes to choose from for workers in
construction, general industry, mining, agriculture, and logging. Classes offered include OSHA 10, CPR/First Aid, MSHA refresher,
Hazwoper refresher, Fall Protection, Forklift and Water Safety, among others.
For Safety Fest sponsorship and volunteer information, contact Colleen Hoffman at (208) 769-7732.
Registration begins Jan. 15 at www.nic.edu/safetyfest.
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Dementia Care Workshop Youth Mental Health First Aid
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Spring 2016 classes
Health Professions
Assistance with Medications 2
2
CNA Nursing Assistant
Continuing Education
2
3
Emergency Services
Dental Assisting
4
Fitness5
Health Careers
5
Medical Office
5
Esthetician/Nail Technician
6
6
Veterinary Education
Business
Accounting/Bookkeeping7
Business Basics
7
Management and Leadership 7
Marketing8
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Project Management
Social Media
9
Microsoft Applications
12
Mobile Applications
12
Programming and Networking13
Web Design and Development13
Trades and Industry
Aerospace/Unmanned14
Apprenticeship14
CDL-Truck Driving
14
Electrician Continuing
Education15
Industrial Skills
15
Maritime15
15
Mine Safety
Plumber Continuing
Education15
Safety/OSHA17
Welding17
Personal Interest
Grant Writing and Nonprofit 11
Job Preparation
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Language11
Legal Studies
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Arts and Crafts 18
Dance19
Graphic Arts and Photography19
Healthy Living 19
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Home and Garden Language20
Money Matters 20
Recreation 21
Special Interest 23
Writing 23
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Maps24
Registration Info 25
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AutoCAD12
Certifications/Comp TIA
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Database12
Getting Started
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I loved the instructor. She was so
awesome and encouraging, while still
being inspirational. She was by far the
best teacher I have ever had.
Hayley Volking
CNA-Nursing Assistant Training
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Reasonable accommodations for eligible
persons with disabilities will be made.
Contact NIC Disability Support Services at
(208) 769-5974, 1000 West Garden Ave.,
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, 83814.
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yearly by North Idaho College Workforce Training and Community Education Center, 525
West Clearwater Loop, Post Falls, Idaho, 83854. Postage paid at Post Falls, ID.
www.workforcetraining.nic.edu | (208) 769-3333
Learning for Life Workforce Training and Community Education is a program of
Health Professions and
Emergency Services
Health Professions and Emergency Services
Assistance with
Medications
Continuing Education
online or upon registration.
Instructors: Tammy Pilgrim; Angela Bennett
Assistance with Medications
This course is required for any unlicensed
assistive personnel in Idaho who is delegated the task of assisting with medications in
assisted living or home care settings, and is
beneficial to anyone assisting with medication.
Instructors: Lee Vaagen; Sara Priest; Kathy Holm
Wed
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Dec 9 – Dec 16
$79
Wed
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Jan 6 – Jan 13
$79
Tue
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
Jan 12 – Jan 19
NIC Sandpoint Ctr.$79
Wed
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Jan 20 – Jan 27
$79
Wed
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Feb 3 – Feb 10
$79
Wed
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Feb 10 – Feb 17
$79
Wed
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Feb 17 – Feb 24
$79
Wed
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Mar 2 – Mar 9
$79
Tue
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
Mar 8 – Mar 15
NIC Sandpoint Ctr.$79
Wed
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Mar 16 – Mar 23
$79
Wed
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Mar 30 – Apr 6
$79
Wed
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Apr 6 – Apr 13
$79
Wed
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Apr 13 – Apr 20
$79
Wed
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Apr 27 – May 4
$79
Tue
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm May 10 – May 17
NIC Sandpoint Ctr.$79
Wed
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
M/W/Th
20 sessions
8 am-2 pm
WTC
Jan 11 – Feb 29
$695
M/W/Th
20 sessions
8 am-2 pm
WTC
Apr 4 – May 18
$695
(CNA) Nursing Assistant
Training–Online
The online-live version of Nursing Assistant
Training is ideal for individuals who have basic
computer skills and Internet access. The lecture portion is approximately 48 hours of online
study. Students must also attend required
classroom skills sessions, clinical experiences
in community healthcare facilities, and a final
exam. Clinical facilities and times may vary.
Additional costs include textbook, immunizations, uniform, and testing. Further information
on class requirements is available online or
upon registration.
Instructors: Betty Woodard; Suzanne
Huguenin; Kelly Lebsack
T & Th
17 sessions
4 pm-9 pm
Jan 26 – Mar 22
NIC Sandpoint Ctr.$695
M/T/Th
17 sessions
4 pm-9 pm
WTC
Feb 22 – Mar 29
$695
Sat
10 sessions
8 am-4 pm
WTC
Mar 5 – May 14
$695
M & T
15 sessions
8 am-Noon
Mar 14 – May 2
NIC Silver Valley Ctr.$695
Certified Mental
Health Assistant
Take your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
training or your mental health role to the next
level with advanced training in behavioral and
mental health. Prepare to provide care for
the unique needs of people with mental illness, dementia, and/or developmental disabilities under the direct supervision of the mental health professional. Course fee includes
level 1 American Association of Psychiatric
Technicians (AAPT) exam. Additional student
costs include textbook and immunizations. It is
recommended, but not required, that students
be a CNA.
Instructors: Sue Hill Crowley; William Normington
W
Fri 17 sessions
4 pm-7 pm
Feb 3 – Apr 6
8:30 am-3 pm
NIC Cd’A Campus$695
Tue
17 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
W
Fri 17 sessions
5 pm-8 pm
Apr 27 – Jun 22
8:30 am-3 pm
WTC
$695
Mar 1 – Jun 14
$695
May 11 – May 18
$79
CNA–Nursing
Assistant Training
(CNA) Nursing
Assistant Training
Begin your healthcare career. This course
prepares students for the state exams for
placement on the nurse aide registry, required
for employment as a CNA and prerequisite for
North Idaho College RN and LPN programs.
This class can be transcripted for five NIC
elective credits. Clinical facilities and times
may vary. Additional costs include textbook,
immunizations, uniform, and testing. Further
information on class requirements is available
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Adult Mental Health First Aid
Certified Restorative Assistant
Just as CPR helps you assist an individual
having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid
helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health-related crisis. Learn risk factors and
warning signs for mental health and addiction
concerns, strategies for how to help someone
in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and
where to turn for help.
Instructors: Sue Hill Crowley; William Normington
Increase your career potential with this
advanced course for Certified Nursing
Assistants (CNAs) focusing on rehabilitation
and restorative care. Course topics include
assisting nursing staff and physical, occupational, and speech therapists in rehabilitating
patients with neurological, musculoskeletal,
and orthopedic conditions. Course fee includes
national Certified Restorative Assistant exam.
Additional costs include textbook and immunizations. Students must be Certified Nursing
Assistants (CNAs) to be eligible to take the
certification exam. Completion or concurrent
enrollment in Medical Terminology course is
recommended. This course also meets the
clinical observation requirement for admission
into the Physical Therapist Assistant program
at North Idaho College.
Instructor: Jeff Byers
Fri
1 session
8 am-5 pm
WTC
Feb 5
$85
Tue
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Mar 8 – Mar 15
$85
Fri
1 session
8 am-5 pm
WTC
Apr 29
$85
Youth Mental Health First Aid
What should you do if you encounter a
young person experiencing a mental
health crisis? Youth Mental Health First Aid is
ideal for adults who regularly interact with
young people. This course introduces common
mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a
five-step action plan for how to help young
people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
Topics covered include anxiety, depression,
substance use, disorders in which psychosis
may occur, disruptive behavior disorders
(including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
Instructors: Sue Hill Crowley; William Normington
Fri
1 session
8 am-5 pm
WTC
Feb 19
$85
Tue
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Apr 12 – Apr 19
$85
Fri
1 session
8 am-5 pm
WTC
May 13
$85
IV Therapy for
Licensed Nurses
This 16-hour workshop is designed for RNs
and LPNs looking to gain knowledge or
expand their skills in intravenous (IV) therapy.
This course prepares participants for initiating
and/or maintaining common intravenous therapies. This certificate of completion meets the
minimum requirement for application into the
nursing program at North Idaho College.
Instructor: Tammy Pilgrim
Th & F
4 sessions
M & Th
11 sessions
8 am-Noon
WTC
Apr 4 – May 9
$495
Customer Service
in Healthcare
Stand out as a viable candidate for employment in healthcare or improve your customer
service skills in your current position. Learn the
art of warm and professional greetings, how to
handle requests and complaints respectfully,
shine in telephone and electronic communication, and many more skills.
Instructor: Dotty Heberer
Wed
1 session
5 pm-8:30 pm
WTC
Mar 16
$39
Dementia Care Workshop
Provide outstanding care with specialized
training in dementia at this dynamic workshop. Ideal for the healthcare professional or primary caregiver. Topics include current information
on Alzheimer’s and Dementia disease, effective
strategies for care, understanding behavior, and
therapeutic communication.
Instructor: Lee Vaagen
Fri
1 session
8 am-2:30 pm
WTC
8:30 am-12:30 pm May 12 – May 20
WTC
$349
Apr 8
$65
Emergency Services
Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT)
Develop foundational skills to treat the sick
or injured patient using basic emergency
medical equipment. This course meets Idaho
and national registry standards for obtaining
the Emergency Medical Technician license.
Additional courses must be completed
by the end of class, including Healthcare
Provider CPR certification and five online
courses (8.5 hours). Additional costs include
textbook and testing fees. More information
regarding requirements and prerequisites at
www.nic.edu/emt.
Instructor: Jeff Butcher
M/W/F
Sat 47 sessions
6 pm-9 pm
Jan 20 – May 4
9 am-3:30 pm
WTC
$799
Fire Fighter I Academy
Begin or enhance your career in structural
firefighting and prepare for testing and certification as IFSAC Fire Fighter 1. Classroom
and hands-on instruction includes basic
firefighting skills, fire behavior and fire control
techniques, fire ground safety, apparatus and
equipment operation and maintenance, fire
investigations, report writing, and physical fitness. Students must obtain medical clearance
from physician and submit an application
prior to acceptance into the Fire Fighter 1
Academy. Course fee includes textbooks
and uses of turnout gear. More information
regarding requirements and prerequisites at
www.nic.edu/firefighter.
Instructor: Bill Deruyter
T & Th
Sat 46 sessions
5 pm-9 pm Jan 26 – May 17
8 am-5 pm
Cd’A Fire Station #2$2,499
Healthcare Provider CPR
If you work in the healthcare field, you will need
this course. Includes adult, child, and infant
CPR and use of the AED. Written and skills test
will be given at the conclusion of the course.
Does not include first aid.
Instructor: Cd’A Firefighters
Tue
1 session
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Jan 19
$59
Tue
1 session
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Mar 15
$59
“Everyone was very helpful and approachable. This class was
very informative on new work practices as well as old. It was in
line with the up and coming role and demand for HUC’s in the
medical field. I was able to take the information from class and
use it directly during clinicals.”
Pam Olsen
Patient Care Coordinator/HUC
Enroll online at www.workforcetraining.nic.edu or call (208) 769-3333
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Health Professions and Emergency Services
Heartsaver CPR and AED
Learn how to save a life! This course teaches
CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and relief
of choking in adults and children. Earn or
renew your CPR card, good for two years.
Instructor: Cd’A Firefighters
Increased Skills =
Increased Earning Potential
otential
Tue
1 session
6 pm-9 pm
WTC
Feb 16
$39
•Want to advance further in your current employment?
Tue
1 session
6 pm-9 pm
WTC
Apr 12
$39
•Need occupational skills to enter the workforce?
Heartsaver First Aid
Do you know what to do in case of a medical
emergency? This course will give you confidence and knowledge in managing illness and
injuries in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Earn or renew your First Aid
card, good for two years.
Instructor: Cd’A Firefighters
Thu
1 session
6 pm-9 pm
WTC
Feb 4
$39
Thu
1 session
6 pm-9 pm
WTC
Apr 28
$39
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid
CPR AED
Respond to and manage illnesses and injuries
in a child or infant in the first few minutes until
professional help arrives. Fulfills regulatory
requirements for childcare workers.
Instructor: Cd’A Firefighters
Thu
2 session
5 pm-8 pm
WTC
Mar 10 – Mar 17
$69
Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness First Responder is the standard
level of medical training expected for professional guides, outdoor educators, and outdoor
enthusiasts. After successful completion of
this course, you will be competent to handle
both traumatic and medical emergencies, provide the extended care required in a remote
environment, and make appropriate evacuation decisions. The curriculum for this 80-hour
Hybrid WFR course includes 30 hours of
online course work and 50 hours of hands-on
training.
Instructors: Jacob Rothrock; Terry Brinton
Online
Mar 1 - Mar 25
8 am-6 pm
Mar 28 – Apr 1
M-F
5 sessions
NIC Cd’A Campus$600
•Find out if the WIOA program at North Idaho College can help meet your training and employment goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxilary aids
and services available upon request to individuals with
disabilities. TDD/TTY (208) 769-7836.
Serving low-income adults who are Idaho residents.
Qualified Worker Retraining Program
WIOA Adult Funding
Workforce Training Center – North Idaho College
525 W. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls (208) 666-8012
Wilderness First Responder
Recertification
This fast-paced course may be used to
refresh a Wilderness Advanced First Aid,
Wilderness First Responder, or Wilderness
EMT (wilderness section only). The three-day
course will provide a review and update of
wilderness medicine treatment practices, protocols, and evacuation guidelines. To prepare
you for success, we provide a study guide that
must be completed and turned in by the first
day of class. Prerequisite: Previous WFR certifications must have been at least 72 hours in
length and have been completed within the
past three years. Fees include first aid supplies. Questions may be directed to
jacob.rothrock@nic.edu.
Instructors: Jacob Rothrock; Terry Brinton
F/Sat/Sun
3 sessions
8 am-6 pm
Apr 1 – Apr 3
NIC Cd’A Campus$265
Wildland Firefighter RT-130
Annual Refresher
Meet Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training
requirements (RT-130) with this 8-hour course.
Get the current information regarding safety
issues, new initiatives, the upcoming fire season, and any policy or guidance changes.
Instructor: Troy Kurth
Sat
1 session
8 am-5 pm
Apr 9
NIC Cd’A Campus$65
Dental Assisting
Dental Assisting
This course prepares students for entry-level
positions as a chair-side dental assistant.
Topics include the history of dentistry, introduction to the dental office, the legal aspects
of dentistry, introduction to oral anatomy, dental operatory, introduction to tooth structure,
primary and permanent teeth, the oral cavity,
and sterilization. You have six-month access
to your course. Course includes access to
career service website and career mentor.
Registration includes all textbooks and related
course materials. Upon successful completion
of this course you will be prepared to sit for
the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam and
the Infection Control Exam (ICE). An 80-hour
externship is available at a local dental office
upon successful completion.
Online: Start anytime$1,299
Fundamentals of Dental
Assisting–Self-Study
This self-study course will equip you with
the basic information and skills necessary
to become eligible for the Dental Assisting
Expanded Functions series. Students completing the self-study must pass the Dental
Assisting Fundamentals Exam to be eligible for
the Expanded Functions series. Requirement:
Must be employed in a dental office to take this
course. For more details or to get started, call
Terry at (208) 769-3296.
Self-Study: Start anytime$498
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Dental Assistant Expanded
Functions Series
Advance your skills and increase your employability with these self-study modules in:
• Coronal polishing
• Temporary crown restoration
• Nitrous oxide administration
• Pit and fissures sealants
A minimum of six months experience as a
dental assistant and other criteria must be met
prior to enrollment. For more details on these
modules or to get started, call Terry at (208)
769-3296.
Self-Study: Start anytime$149/Module
Fitness
Personal Trainer Certification
Turn your passion for fitness into a career as
a certified personal trainer. This challenging
course includes lecture, hands-on practical
training, certification testing, and a 30-hour
internship. Topics covered include biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness testing, equipment usage, and health assessment. Textbook
is extra and must be ordered in advance from
W.I.T.S. at (888) 330-9487.
Instructor: Heath Wiltse
T & Th
18 sessions
6:30 pm-8:30 pm Mar 1 – May 5
NIC Cd’A Campus$699
Health Careers
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Gain a greater appreciation and understanding
of the marvelous complexity of the human body.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
Medical Terminology
Phlebotomy Externship
This course is a guide to identifying and
understanding medical terms including basic
word structure, root words, suffixes, and prefixes. It provides instruction in the organization of the human body and the associated systems, medical abbreviations, symbols,
and common medical terms. This is a great
introductory course for aspiring healthcare
professionals! You have 6-month access to
your course. Upon successful completion of
this course you may be eligible to challenge
CAOT-179 by examination for two NIC credits.
For more information, visit www.nic.edu/caot.
Phlebotomy Externship is open to students who have completed and passed the
Phlebotomy Technician course and wish to
participate in the clinical experience required
to take the NCA/ASCP certification exam. A
total of 100 hours of (non-paid) externship
will be arranged with area labs. Fee includes
a background check and drug screen, which
students must pass in order to participate.
Online: Start anytime$499
Medical Terminology: A Word
Association Approach
This course teaches medical terminology from
an anatomical approach. Root terms are divided
by each body system. This is the recommended
course for the Restorative Assistant class.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
Patient Care Coordinator/HUC
This course was formerly called Health Unit
Coordinator and has been updated and
enhanced to best meet current healthcare
practices. The Patient Care Coordinator will
assist in facilitating patient care services, utilizing strong organizational, computer technology, and interpersonal communication skills.
Course includes customer service in healthcare, medical terminology, experience with
MEDITECH, and employer computer software.
Students will be prepared to sit for the National
Health Unit Coordinator Certification Exam.
Textbook and immunizations are extra.
Instructor: TBA staff
Wed 10 sessions 5 pm-8:30 pm WTC Mar 2-May 4
$595
Phlebotomy Technician
This 90-hour program prepares professionals
to collect blood specimens from clients for
the purpose of laboratory analysis. Classroom
and lab work includes terminology, anatomy,
and physiology, blood collection procedures,
hands-on practice, and training in skills and
techniques to perform puncture methods.
Note: Externship is available as a separate
class.
Instructor: Daphne Kaiser
T & Th
Sat 26 sessions
Dates, times, and location vary
$349
Medical Office
Administrative Medical
Specialist with Medical Billing
and Coding and Medical
Terminology
Are you currently employed in healthcare and
looking for a new skill set to expand your role
or position in Medical Billing and Coding?
Learn the fundamentals of medical office management, as well as ICD-10 medical billing
and coding practices and medical terminology. This program will prepare you to sit for
national certification exams offered by National
Health Career Association (NHA) and American
Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Upon
successful completion of this program, you will
be provided paid exam vouchers for the NHA’s
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
and Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
(CMAA) exams.
Online: Start anytime$2,495
Explore a Career as an
Administrative Medical Assistant
Learn what it takes to have a successful career
as an administrative medical assistant in the
exciting and high-demand world of healthcare.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
Explore a Career in
Medical Coding
Learn how to use the CPT manual and the
ICD-10-CM to find medical codes for
any disease, condition, treatment, or surgical
procedure.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
5:30 pm-9 pm Mar 1 – May 17
9 am-3 pm
WTC
$1,699
Enroll online at www.workforcetraining.nic.edu or call (208) 769-3333
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Health Professions and Emergency Services
Patient Access Specialist
Explore the roles and responsibilities of the
Patient Access Services or the Registar’s role
in the hospital setting. Learn about the revenue cycles, compliance with regulatory agencies, correct patient identification practices,
customer service skills in difficult situations,
and skills and knowledge required for the
Certified Healthcare Access Associate certification exam. Ask about the externship upon
successful completion of this self-paced online
course by calling (208) 665-5448.
Online: Start anytime$299
Esthetician/Nail
Technician
Esthetician
Esthetician/Nail Tech FREE
Information Session
The skin and nail care industry offers many
exciting career opportunities! Attend this free
session to learn about our esthetician or nail
tech program, which prepares you for state
licensing. Meet the instructor, tour the student
clinic and learn more about the course schedule, payment plan, clinic services, and career
opportunities.
Instructor: Trina Lucas; Tanya Roth
Wed
1 session
Cardinal
Wed
1 session
5 pm-6 pm
WTC
Jan 13
FREE
5 pm-6 pm
WTC
Mar 9
FREE
SPA
Prepare for the exciting field of esthetics as a
skin care specialist, makeup artist, or spa technician with classroom instruction and practical
experience through the student operated clinic.
Successfully complete this 600-hour course
and pass written and practical state exams
to earn your Idaho esthetician license, also
recognized by reciprocity in Washington State.
Course fee includes textbooks and student kit;
payment plan is available. More information at
www.nic.edu/esthetican.
Instructor: Trina Lucas
M-Th
Fri 81 sessions
8 am-4 pm
8 am-2 pm
WTC
Feb 8 – Jun 1
$4,695
Nail Technician
Achieve your goal of becoming a nail technician in just three months. The 408-hour
course includes classroom instruction and
practical experience in manicures, pedicures,
nail tips and wraps, nail enhancements, and
more. Successfully complete this 408-hour
course and pass written and practical state
exams to earn your Idaho nail technician
license, also recognized by reciprocity in
Washington State. Course fee includes textbooks and student kit; payment plan is available. More information at
www.nic.edu/nailtech.
Instructor: Tanya Roth
M-Th
Fri 57 sessions
8 am-4 pm
8 am-2 pm
WTC
Feb 1 – Apr 20
$3,995
Veterinary Education
Become a Veterinary Assistant
Assistant II and III available
Student esthetics and nail care clinics
at the NIC Workforce Training Center.
Esthetic treatments available
Facial; microdermabrasion; microcurrent; waxing;
makeup; lash or brow tint; spray tan.
Nail care services available
Manicure; pedicure; acrylic and gel nail
enhancements; paraffin treatment; nail art.
Clinics are open while classes are in session.
Call for times and days (208) 769-3333, Ext. 4
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Do you love animals? Have you ever thought
about a career as a veterinary assistant? This
course, taught by a practicing veterinarian and
college instructor, will give you the information you
need to prepare for work in veterinary hospitals.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
Veterinary Assistant
Prepare to become a productive member of
a veterinary team. Learn about anatomy and
physiology, animal restraint, laboratory sample
collection, assisting in surgery, dentistry, and
more. Designed for people who want to work
at a veterinary hospital and those who are
already employed in positions in which they
look after animals.
Online: Start anytime$1,995
= live class
Business
Generations in the Workplace
Accounting/
Bookkeeping
Performing Payroll in
QuickBooks
Accounting Fundamentals
Fundamentals II available
Gain a marketable new skill by learning the
basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial
reporting, and more.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
QuickBooks Overview
Are you new to accounting, bookkeeping,
or small business and ready to start using
QuickBooks? This one-day, hands-on course
will enable you to understand the basic business processes used in QuickBooks. This
course is recommended for beginners only and
QuickBooks 2015 student guide is included.
Instructor: Ninette Goucher
Wed
1 session
8 am-5 pm
WTC
Jan 13
$119
QuickBooks 2015 - Level 1
Explore the basic functions and features
of QuickBooks 2015 in this hands-on
course, including basic accounting principles,
backing up files, creating companies, working
with vendors, working with customers, and
banking with QuickBooks. Textbook and 140day trial software are included in course fee.
Instructor: Barbara Tetherow
T & Th
5 sessions
6:30 pm-8:30 pm Feb 2 – Feb 16
WTC
$179
QuickBooks 2015 - Level 2
Build on the basics of QuickBooks 2015:
Level 1 and master advanced QuickBooks
concepts, including physical inventory, balance
sheet accounts, budgets, payroll, estimates and
time tracking, customizing QuickBooks, and
integration with other programs Textbook and
140-day trial software are included in the course
fee. Completion of QuickBooks 2015: Level 1 is
recommended.
Instructor: Barbara Tetherow
T & Th
6 sessions
6:30 pm-8:30 pm Feb 18 – Mar 8
WTC
$179
Introduction to QuickBooks 2015
QuickBooks 2013 and 2014 available
Learn how to quickly and efficiently gain control over the financial aspects of your small
business with this powerful accounting software program.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
Master the basics payroll features in
QuickBooks. Learn techniques for creating
checks, paying taxes, and generating forms
and reports quickly and easily. Gain troubleshooting tips and solutions to help you solve
common problems and mistakes to simplify
the whole payroll process. Courses available
for QuickBooks 2013, 2014, and 2015.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
Whether you’re a front line manager, an owner,
or an employee who wants to become an effective team leader, understanding generational
differences is essential in today’s business
environment. Explore the five generations currently in the workplace - who they are, what’s
important to them, and how they communicate.
Instructor: Ginny Campbell
Thu
1 session
1 pm-4 pm
WTC
Apr 21
$49
Certificate in Data Analysis
Whether your business is home based or a large
company, this certificate will take you to the next level
where important decision-making is concerned.
Take a class separately, or enroll in the series
and SAVE!
Business Basics
Creating a Successful
Business Plan
Online Series: Mar 7 - Apr 29
Turn your business ideas into a solid plan for
financing and long-term success.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
Effective Business Writing
Improve your career prospects by learning how
to develop powerful written documents that
draw readers in and keep them motivated to
continue to the end.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
Management and
Leadership
Become the Leader
Your People Deserve
$495
Introduction to Data Analysis
This course will give you a basic understanding
of how to analyze data in a business setting.
Online: Apr 4 - Apr 29$195
Intermediate Data Analysis
This course will introduce you to the statistics
behind group differences and relationships,
and how to work with ratings, graphs, and
user-friendly reports of statistical results.
Online: Mar 7 - Apr 1$195
Advanced Data Analysis
Take the guesswork out of important company
decisions and make decisions based on statistically significant information.
Online: Apr 4 - Apr 29$195
What is required to become an inspiring
and effective leader? Discover the fundamentals and key behaviors to effective leadership. Explore your own primary strengths related
to leadership, receive a leadership assessment,
and build your leadership effectiveness.
Instructor: Richard Brown
T & Th
8 sessions
6 pm-8 pm
Mar 1 – Mar 24
NIC Cd’A Campus$199
Effective Supervisory Skills
Increase your effectiveness as a supervisor!
Four sessions include supervising skills and
techniques, understanding diverse personalities, interviewing to select the best, and documentation and discipline.
Instructor: Ginny Campbell
Wed
4 sessions
1 pm-4 pm
WTC
Apr 6 – Apr 27
$149
Enroll online at www.workforcetraining.nic.edu or call (208) 769-3333
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Business
Essential Communication
Improve your interaction with others by understanding communication and learning styles,
listening skills and techniques, and how perceptions and non-verbals play a major role in
communication.
Instructor: Ginny Campbell
Thu
1 session
1 pm-4 pm
WTC
Apr 28
$49
Fundamentals of Supervision
and Management
Management II
Learn the people skills required to motivate
and delegate, and learn tools for solving problems and resolving conflicts.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
Marketing
eMarketing Essentials-Series
Get fundamental yet advanced introductions to
eMarketing, relevant for any type of organization, including businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies. No eMarketing experience
is necessary. If you are already at an advanced
level, your instructors are experts and can provide the latest, most advanced information and
answer your toughest questions.
Take a class separately or enroll in the series
and save $90!
Online Series: Feb 1 - Apr 29
$495
Improving Email Promotions
Find new ways to improve your email promotions, including when to email, what to email,
and testing email copy. Learn how to analyze
your email response rates, including getting
the benchmarks for open rates and clickthrough rates.
Online: Feb 1 - Feb 26$195
Boosting Your Website Traffic
FREE
Job Search Strategies
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student Travis Bertram
* Started at NIC in August 2010
* Transferred to UI Coeur d’Alene in
Fall 2014
* UI Psychology major, Marketing minor
* Expected UI Graduation Date: May 2016
APPLY TODAY!
5 SCHOOLS.
1 LOCATION.
www.NorthIdahoHigherEducation.org
Acquire the basic skills to boost your website
traffic, including how to analyze your visitor traffic, how to use search engine optimization (SEO)
to get greater visibility and exposure in Google
searches, and how to redesign your website
copy to increase your visitors and results.
Online: Mar 7 - Apr 1$195
Online Advertising
Discover the keys to making online advertising
work for you and your organization. See how
pay-per-click advertising with Google AdWords
works. Discover Facebook advertising and
how you can determine the demographics and
numbers of people you want to reach.
Online: Apr 4 - 29$195
Project Management
Mastering Project Management
with PMP® Prep
This program takes you beyond the basics
of project management. In this intermediate/
advanced level program, you’ll translate your
knowledge into skills by exploring key project
management topics in depth.
Online: Start anytime$1,995
Project Management Fundamentals
Applications
Gain the skills you’ll need to succeed in the
fast-growing field of project management.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
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= live class
The Complete Project Manager with
CAPM® and PMP® Prep
This is a comprehensive project management
program for those who want to expand their
knowledge and application of project management concepts. It is designed to create skills for
today’s project practitioners and prepare them
for either the CAPM® or PMP® certifications.
Online: Start anytime$1,795
Social Media
Whether you use social media to digitally connect with friends or as a critical
marketing tool for business, you’ll want to get
the latest updates on social media trends for
2016. Bring your lunch and join us for this free
session.
Instructor: Jamie Lynn Morgan
Noon-1 pm
WTC
Jan 14
FREE
Social Media for
Business Marketing
Don’t miss out on the many marketing
opportunities available through social media.
Information about your business can be shared
with thousands of people in seconds through
social networks like Facebook, Linkedin, and
Twitter. Explore all of these online tools and
learn how to use them effectively. Discover
how to set up an online monitoring system and
how to start a social networking campaign.
Instructor: Jamie Lynn Morgan
Wed
4 sessions
Have you ever wondered how people can
make money from their blog or as a freelance
writer? Now that companies are searching for
influencers to write about their products or
services there are more opportunities than ever
before. This class will give you the resources to
start making money from your writing. Previous
writing experience with your own blog or other
is recommended. This course will not teach
how to set up a blog.
Instructor: Jamie Lynn Morgan
Wed
1 session
Lunch and Learn:
Social Media 2016
Thu
1 session
Make Money with Your Blog
6:30 pm-8:30 pm Feb 24 – Mar 16
NIC Cd’A Campus$99
6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Apr 6
NIC Cd’A Campus$49
Inbound Marketing Certificate
Online: In this course, you will discover how
to attract customers to your site, what kind of
content to share with them, how to use landing
pages and forms to collect names and email
address, and how to implement lead-nurturing
campaigns that result in sales.
Take a class separately, or enroll in the
series and SAVE!
Online Series: Feb 1 - Apr 29
$495
Introduction to Inbound Marketing
Use inbound marketing to attract visitors naturally through search engines, the blogosphere,
and social media.
Online: Feb 1 - Feb 26$195
Content Marketing
Create website content that is engaging and
purposeful.
Online: Mar 7 - Mar 29$195
Advanced Inbound Marketing
Get under the hood of inbound marketing and
learn how to monitor, measure, and manage
the integrated results of your inbound marketing activities at a more advanced level.
Online: Apr 4 - Apr 29$245
Veteran
READY
The NIC Veterans Center is here to
provide those who have served (or are
serving) in the Armed Forces and their
families/supporters with an enriching
social environment and the resources
to overcome barriers on their path to
attaining an education.
Services available to
veterans/supporters:
• GI Bill, admissions, and
financial aid counseling
• Academic and personal
guidance
• Access to a disability
support liaison
• Referrals to campus
support services
• Public presentations
and speakers
• Workshops for veteran
and military students
• Veteran quality of life
education/training
Carl George
Veterans Services Advisor
carl.george@nic.edu (208) 666-8027
Kecia M. Siegel
Veterans Coordinator
kecia.siegel@nic.edu (208) 769-3281
Start here... Go anywhere!
Serving those
who served our
country
Enroll online at www.workforcetraining.nic.edu or call (208) 769-3333
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Business
Small Business
Development Center
Your Success is Our Business
Thinking of Starting a Business in Idaho?
This workshop gives an overview of what it takes to be a business owner and will help you perform
a feasibility analysis of your business idea. Learn about the new business registration process and
regulatory issues, as well as an overview of federal and state tax responsibilities.
Instructor: Bill Jhung
Wed
8:30 am-Noon
Jan 20 1 session
WTC
$39
BUSINESS ACCELERATION
This four part series will help every business owner/entrepreneur acquire and apply the knowledge
and essential skills needed to take their business to the next level... a thriving profitable business!
Take the entire four-class series for the discounted price of $120 or $39 individually.
Series: Jan 15 - Feb 5, Feb 18 - Mar 10, Feb 25 - Apr 15, or Apr 28 - May 19
I. Marketing Strategy for Profit
Marketing is the engine of your business. What
problem is your business trying to solve? How
big a problem is it? Who has these problems
more than any others? How much would
they pay for your solution? Answers to these
are the difference between thriving and just
surviving. Understand what specific need you
are meeting and how to create value that your
customers will be willing to pay a premium for.
Fri
1 session
8:30 am-Noon
WTC
Jan 15
$39
Thu
1 session
5:30 pm-9 pm
WTC
Feb 18
$39
Fri
1 session
8:30 am-Noon
WTC
Mar 25
$39
Thu
1 session
5:30 pm-9 pm
WTC
Apr 28
$39
Your employees are the future of your business. Learn how to hire and keep winners.
Also learn what key processes make up your
business operations and improve productivity,
effectiveness, and efficiency in your business
for higher profit.
Fri
1 session
8:30 am-Noon
WTC
Jan 22
$39
Thu
1 session
5:30 pm-9 pm
WTC
Feb 25
$39
Fri
1 session
8:30 am-Noon
WTC
Apr 1
$39
Thu
1 session
5:30 pm-9 pm
WTC
May 5
$39
Funded in part
through a cooperative
agreement with the
U.S. Small Business
Administration.
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Guerilla Marketing
This workshop is a goldmine of valuable no-cost
and low-cost marketing secrets and ideas to
make yourself known and stand out. How do you
become noticed attract new customers? And
how can you do it successfully on a shoestring
budget? This class gives you the “how-to” that
will provide you with a near-immediate return on
your investment! From the way that you position your company to the promotional avenues
available, this class is taught by a long-time successful consultant with the goal of helping YOUR
business grow!
Instructor: Bill Hockett
Wed
1 session
6 pm-9 pm
WTC
Apr 13
$49
Social Media
III. Financial Management
for Profit
Business financials are not just for paying
taxes, they are essential for making good
business decisions. Gain an understanding of
essential financial statements and learn how to
use them for business success.
Fri
1 session
8:30 am-Noon
WTC
Jan 29
$39
Thu
1 session
5:30 pm-9 pm
WTC
Mar 3
$39
Fri
1 session
8:30 am-Noon
WTC
Apr 8
$39
Thu
1 session
5:30 pm-9 pm
WTC
May 12
$39
Social Media for
Small Businesses 101
This workshop is specifically tailored to people
just starting out with social media and social networking, who have not set up or used Facebook,
Twitter, or LinkedIn accounts. Learn to use your
own Facebook profile, how to set up a Twitter
account, and how to use LinkedIn. Build a foundation for using social media for your business.
The key to being successful on social media
sites is to understand how they work on the
personal side, before exploring how to use them
for business.
Instructor: Josh King
Tue
1 session
IV. Planning for
Business Success
II. Managing People and
Operations for Profit
Marketing
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Learn why
planning is so crucial and the right way to chart
a course for your business success. Discover
the essential ingredients for developing meaningful goals and a plan that will help you and
your team achieve them.
Fri
1 session
8:30 am-Noon
WTC
Feb 5
$39
Thu
1 session
5:30 pm-9 pm
WTC
Mar 10
$39
Fri
1 session
8:30 am-Noon
WTC
Apr 15
$39
Thu
1 session
5:30 pm-9 pm
WTC
May 19
$39
For more information about the
Idaho SBDC or for a confidential,
no-cost business coaching
appointment, call (208) 665-5085
or go to www.IdahoSBDC.org.
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6 pm-8 pm
WTC
Feb 2
$39
Social Media for
Small Businesses 201
This course builds upon the 101 seminar by introducing the business tools offered by Facebook,
Twitter, and LinkedIn. This workshop is a fit for
you if you don’t have a Facebook Business
Page, of if you have just set one up and need
help understanding how to use it. It is also a fit if
you are unsure how to set up a Twitter account
and/or LinkedIn profile for your business.
Instructor: Josh King
Tue
1 session
6 pm-8 pm
WTC
Feb 9
$39
Social Media for Small
Businesses 301
This workshop has been developed for users
who are comfortable using Facebook for both
their personal and business needs, but are looking to begin developing a strategy. This seminar
also covers Twitter and LinkedIn strategies.
Instructor: Josh King
Tue
1 session
6 pm-8 pm
WTC
Feb 16
$39
= live class
Career Development
Legal Studies
Small Business
Development Center
Your Success is Our Business
Protecting Your
Intellectual Property
A to Z Grant Writing
This workshop provides an introduction to
identifying and protecting intellectual property. Different types of protections are explained
including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade
secrets and contracts. Participants will learn
what can be protected and how to estimate
costs. For beginners and professionals. Materials
provided.
Instructor: Joel Lohrmeyer
Tue
1 session
8:30 am-Noon
WTC
Mar 8
$39
Succession Planning
Succession planning is a critical and often
neglected part of starting, owning, and transitioning your small business. The goal of
succession planning is to preserve the value of
what you have created with your hard work and
provide an orderly transition of the business
based on how you–the entrepreneur–want
the transition to occur. In this course, we will
discuss the road blocks to getting started, the
five basic elements of a solid succession plan,
and how to get started toward the completion
of your own succession plan. We will also work
together on some real-life case studies to help
you start thinking objectively about the future.
Additionally, participants will receive a succession planning checklist that will help you take
the first steps toward the completion of a plan.
This topic is important to both established
businesses and business start-ups. No matter
what stage of development a succession plan
is critically important to preserving wealth and
relationships.
Instructor: Joel Nania
Tue 1 session 8:30 am-10:30 am WTC Paralegal Certificate Course©
Grant Writing and
Nonprofit
Mar 15
$39
Learn how to research and develop relationships
with potential funding sources, organize grantwriting campaigns, and prepare proposals.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
This intensive, nationally acclaimed program,
offered through our partner The Center for
Legal Studies, is designed for beginning as
well as advanced legal workers. Students will
be trained to interview witnesses, investigate
complex fact patterns, research the law, prepare legal documents, and assist in preparing
cases for courtroom litigation. Online or correspondence courses available. Books are extra.
Online: Start anytime$1,289
Job Preparation
Victim Advocacy Certificate Course
Job Search Strategies
Discover strategies and tactics for an effective
job search in this FREE workshop. Learn where
and how to look for a job, how to complete an
application and resume that will get you an
interview, and interview tips to get the job.
Wed
1 session
2 pm-4 pm
WTC
Jan 20
FREE
Wed
1 session
2 pm-4 pm
WTC
Feb 24
FREE
Wed
1 session
2 pm-4 pm
WTC
Mar 23
FREE
Wed
1 session
2 pm-4 pm
WTC
Apr 20
FREE
Language
Intensive English
Language Program
Course topics include legal terminology, legal
process, legislation regarding victims’ rights,
jurisdiction and venue, ethics, effects of victimization on the victim, victim advocate skills,
guardianships, and crisis intervention. It also
covers counseling skills for victims of assault,
battery, robbery, domestic violence, sexual
assault, child abuse, murder, and homicide.
Online or correspondence courses available.
Books extra.
Online: Start anytime
$645
Legal Office Administration
Improve the productivity within the legal office
by obtaining effective tools that promote a
smoother operation. Get a better understanding of the importance of competency, confidentiality, and the administration of ethics in a
legal office environment.
Online: Apr 4 - Apr 29$245
Whether you are interested in enhancing
your language skills for conversation,
travel, job/professional development, or if you
plan on obtaining a degree from NIC, this program will help you succeed. The program
offers six levels of instruction with highly qualified instructors and covers a range of skills
including listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. Additional fees include a one-time
application fee of $150 and $100 NIC fee per
semester. More information is available online
at www.nic.edu/ielp or (208) 769-3317.
M-F
38 sessions
8 am-Noon
Jan 11 – Mar 4
NIC Cd’A Campus$2,600
T/Th/Fr
24 sessions
8 am-Noon
Jan 12 – Mar 4
NIC Cd’A Campus$1,770
T & Th
16 sessions
8 am-Noon
Jan 12 – Mar 3
NIC Cd’A Campus$1,280
M-F
40 sessions
8 am-Noon
Mar 7 – May 6
NIC Cd’A Campus$2,600
T/Th/F
24 sessions
8 am-Noon
Mar 8 – May 6
NIC Cd’A Campus$1,770
T & Th
16 sessions
8 am-Noon
Mar 8 – May 5
NIC Cd’A Campus$1,280
Enroll
Enroll online
online at
at www.workforcetraining.nic.edu
www.workforcetraining.nic.edu or
or call
call (208)
(208) 769-3333
769-3333
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Computers and Technology
Computers and Technology
Certifications/CompTIA
AutoCAD
Microsoft Applications
AutoCAD 1 - Basic 2D
Microsoft Office 2013:
Introductory Skills
Learn the basic 2D features of the latest versions of AutoCAD. This introductory course
covers drawing setup, basic construction and
editing tools, layer management, object properties, basic annotation with text and dimensions,
and an introduction to layouts and plotting.
Online: Start anytime$835
AutoCAD 2 - Advanced 2D
Learn the advanced 2D features of the latest versions of AutoCAD. This course covers
paper space detailing, multiple layout setup,
advanced dimension techniques, blocks and
symbol libraries, tables and schedules, attributes, dynamic blocks and parameters, and
external references.
Online: Start anytime$835
Intro to 3D Printing
Become familiar with some typical online
databases of objects available to print,
and gain experience with free or open-source
software for all stages of the process. This
class will be primarily focused on introducing
the tools of the open 3D printer ecosystem;
principles will apply to consumer 3D printers in
general.
Online: Feb 1 - Feb 26
$195
Online: Apr 4 - Apr 29$195
Getting Started
Conquer ComputerPhobia
If you have no computer experience, this class
is for you. Learn computer terminology, how to
use the mouse, basics of starting and running
computer programs using Microsoft Windows,
and a brief introduction to the Internet (does
not cover email). This hands-on course will give
you the confidence and knowledge to begin
operating a personal computer, and will reward
you with a $10 coupon toward your next computer class.
Instructor: Kathy Albin
T & Th
4 sessions
6 pm-8 pm
WTC
This is a fun and easy way for beginners to
learn how to use Office 2013 software. This
course provides a basic understanding of
the applications typically required for both
home and business, including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Access. Learning is reinforced with plenty of illustrations and practical,
hands-on projects and exercises.
Instructor: Kathy Albin
M & W
6 sessions
Whether developing spreadsheets for home
or business use, this course will assist you in
becoming proficient in the basic features of
Excel. Learn to organize and edit data, enter
numbers and text, create simple formulas, and
format text and numbers. This course is ideal
for the beginning or mid-beginning Excel user.
Textbook is included.
Instructor: Barbara Tethrow
This course covers beginning-level skills, and
is ideal for the newer computer user who wants
to become well versed in Word. Topics include
the ribbon interface, working with text, printing,
using proofreading tools, creating bulleted and
numbered lists, tables and forms, and more.
Instructor: Kathy Albin
6 pm-8:30 pm Apr 5 – Apr 21
WTC
$169
Microsoft Access, Excel and Word
Intro, intermediate, and advanced
courses available
Master the basic features of this powerful
word-processing program to professionally
type, edit, and format text, and spell check
and print documents.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
Jan 19 – Jan 28
$99
Computer Skills for the Workplace
Gain a working knowledge of the computer
skills you’ll need to succeed in today’s job
market.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
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Take that first step to becoming an excellent
PC technician and begin your Comp TIA A+
certification studies. Dive inside the computer
and explore common PC hardware including microprocessors, RAM, power supplies,
motherboards, BIOS, CMOS, the expansion
bus, and input/output devices. You’ll learn how
things work, how to configure everything, and
how to troubleshoot in real world environments.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$139
Database
Introduction to SQL
Gain a solid working knowledge of this powerful and universal database programming
language. You’ll learn about the basic structure
of relational databases and how to read and
write simple and complex SQL statements and
advanced data manipulation techniques.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
6:30 pm-9 pmMar 15 – Mar 31
WTC
$169
Microsoft Word 2013: Level 1
T & Th
6 sessions
Advanced course available
6 pm-8:30 pmMar 14 – Mar 30
WTC
$169
Microsoft Excel 2013: Level 1
T & Th
6 sessions
Basic CompTIA A+
Certification Prep
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Mobile Applications
iPad Basics
Get the most out of your iPad. Discover the
hardware and accessories, how to download,
organize, and utilize apps, music, and photos
from your computer. Learn how to copy and
paste, use keyboard shortcuts, use Airplay,
use advanced multi-touch gestures, and how
to take full advantage of iCloud. Bring your
iPad to class.
Instructor: Andy Finney
Thu
2 sessions
6:30 pm-8:30 pm Feb 18 – Feb 25
NIC Cd’A Campus$49
iPad Advanced
Discover useful apps and accessories to turn
your iPad into a productivity workhorse for
most day-to-day tasks. Bring your iPad to
class.
Instructor: Andy Finney
Thu 2 sessions
6:30 pm-8:30 pm Mar 17 – Mar 24
NIC Cd’A Campus$49
Creating Mobile Apps with HTML5
Learn to use HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and Web APIs to create cross-platform
mobile apps and mashups.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
= live class
Programming and
Networking
Introduction to Networking
Intermediate available
Learn the fundamentals of networking and prepare for a career in a new and fast-growing field.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
THESE are my
school supplies
Web Design and
Development
Creating Web Pages
Create and post your very own website on the
Internet using HTML in this extensive, handson, six-week workshop.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
Designing Effective Websites
Learn powerful graphic design techniques and
build websites that are both attractive and
wickedly effective.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
Introduction to CSS3 and HTML5
Intermediate available
Learn how to create state-of-the-art websites
using modern CSS3 and HTML5 techniques.
Take your existing HTML skills to the next level
and start building sites like the pros.
Start here... Go anywhere!
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
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Thursday, February 11
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Thursday, March 10
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for the Unexpected.......................pg. 20
Noon - 1 p.m.
NIC Workforce Training Center
525 West Clearwater Loop, Post Falls
Register online at www.nic.edu/wtc or call (208) 769-3333
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Trades and Industry
Trades and Industry
Aerospace/Unmanned
Private Pilot
Ground Instruction
Prepare for the FAA Private Pilot knowledge
(computer) test in just three weekends. Learn
the basics of aerodynamics, aircraft performance, cross country navigation, general
weather theory, weather reports and forecasts,
Federal Aviation Administration regulations,
flight physiology, and safe flying practices.
Additional expense for textbooks and supplies
is estimated at $150.
Instructor: Jeff Fouche
Sat & Sun
8 am-5 pm
Mar 5 – Mar 18
Sat 1 pm-5 pm
Mar 19
5 sessions
Fly Latitude Aviation, Hayden$279
UAS 101: Introduction to
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Discover the historical lineage, technological advancements, operations, current issues, and future applications of Unmanned
Aircraft Systems (UAS).
Online: Start anytime$75
UAS 102: Command, Control,
and Communication Links
Explore the technology behind the command, control, and communications of
unmanned aircraft systems. This course looks
at system architecture that supports unmanned
aircraft capability.
Online: Start anytime$75
UAS 103: Sensor and
Payloads Applications
This course examines how sensors and
payloads on UAS are used today and
perhaps more importantly how they can be used
commercially in the future. With capabilities to
enhance precision agriculture, wildlife management, and countless other commercial applications, the UAS industry is growing every day.
Unmanned Aircraft System
Pilot (Multi Rotor)
UAS Visual Observer
(VO) Certification
Prepare to support unmanned aircraft systems
(UAS) operations as a visual observer (VO).
Topics include operation of small UAS in the
line of sight (LOS) environment, visual observer requirements, visual observation science,
UAS operations and rules, airspace definitions,
airport operations, weather minimums, and
standard Air Traffic Control phraseology and
communication. The course is proctored by a
qualified UAS instructor and an exam must be
passed for successful completion.
Online: Start anytime$199
Remotely Piloted Aircraft
Course (Fixed-Wing)
Learn to fly a multi-rotor type UAS (unmanned
aircraft system) under manual control. Become
proficient at manual control to safely recover a
multi-rotor type UAS with automation failure.
This course includes hands-on instruction on
the use of the camera functions in conjunction
with flight operations.
Instructor: Joe Swart
Fri
Sat Sun 3 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
8 am-5 pm
8 am-Noon
WTC
Feb 26 – Feb 28
Fri
Sat Sun 3 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
8 am-5 pm
8 am-Noon
WTC
Apr 22 – Apr 24
$995
$995
CDL-Truck Driving
Learn to fly and operate a fixed-wing UAS
(unmanned aircraft system) under manual control. Gain hands-on skills to safely recover the
aircraft under automation failure.
Instructor: Joe Swart
Fri
Sat Sun 3 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
8 am-5 pm
8 am-Noon
WTC
Jan 22 – Jan 24
Fri
Sat Sun 3 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
8 am-5 pm
8 am-Noon
WTC
Mar 11 – Mar 13
$995
$995
Unmanned Aircraft System
Pilot (Fixed-Wing)
Train to fly a fixed-wing type UAS (unmanned aircraft system) under autonomous control. Learn
to use UAS pre-flight software for planning and
the use of commands during flight, including lost
link procedures and sensor operations.
Instructor: Joe Swart
Fri
Sat 2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
8 am-5 pm
WTC
Feb 5 – Feb 6
Fri
Sat 2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
8 am-5 pm
WTC
Apr 8 – Apr 9
$595
$595
Commercial Driver’s
License (CDL)
Earn your Idaho or Washington Class A
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Get individualized training with no more than three
students to one instructor and 160 hours of
training that includes a mix of classroom, computer-based, and 50 hours behind the wheel
training. Students must be a minimum of 18
years of age, have a current CDL instruction
permit, Department of Transportation (DOT)
medical card, and pass a pre-employment
drug screen. Textbook is included in course
fees; additional costs include license, physical
exam, and testing fees.
Instructor: Charles Reamy
M-F
M-F 24 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
Jan 11 – Jan 15
7:30 am-4 pm Jan 18 – Feb 12
WTC
$3,595
M-F
M-F 24 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
Feb 8 – Feb 12
7:30 am-4 pm Feb 15 – Mar 11
WTC
$3,595
M-F
M-F 24 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
Mar 7 – Mar 11
7:30 am-4 pm Mar 14 – Apr 7
WTC
$3,595
M-F
M-F 24 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
Apr 4 – Apr 8
7:30 am-4 pm Apr 11 – May 5
WTC
$3,595
Online: Start anytime$75
Apprenticeship
Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC
Apprenticeship combines paid on-the-job experience with classroom instruction to prepare individuals to be journey-level workers in
electrical, plumbing, or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). The NIC Workforce Training Center offers the required classroom
instruction, which currently ranges in cost from $1,095 to $1,595 per year. For more information, call Peggy at the Workforce Training
Center at (208) 769-7735.
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Electrician Continuing
Education
2014 National Electric
Code (NEC) Update
Following the Idaho requirement for 16 hours
of 2014 code change continuing education
plus eight hours of code-related training, this
course will present and explain all the significant new changes. A 2014 code update book
is included. Bring 2014 National Electrical
Code book to class. Journeyman CE credit 16 hours.
Instructor: J. Kevin Vogel
Sat
2 sessions
8 am-5 pm
WTC
Feb 13 – Feb 20
$179
Sat
2 sessions
8 am-5 pm
WTC
Apr 2 – Apr 9
$179
Alternate Energy Systems
Alternate energy systems are introduced, including solar photovoltaic, geothermal, and wind
farms. References will be made to the National
Electrical Code - please bring your copy to
class. Journeyman CE credit - eight hours.
Instructor: Charles Williams
M & T
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Dec 7 – Dec 8
$79
M & T
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Feb 22 – Feb 23
$79
Electrical Safety in
the Workplace
Create safe working conditions and avoid
electrical hazards at your workplace. Meet
OSHA standards for compliance and utilize the
guidance offered in NFPA 70E. Journeyman CE
credit - eight hours.
Instructor: Charles Williams
M & T
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Mar 7 – Mar 8
$79
Introduction to Programmable
Logic Controllers
Few technology advances have impacted the electrical trade so dramatically as
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Topics include the basics of PLCs and evolution of these devices in electrical installations.
Journeyman CE credit - eight hours.
Instructor: Charles Williams
M & T
2 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Apr 18 – Apr 19
$79
RCW/WAC Update
Review the Washington Administrative Code
and the Revised Code of Washington as
required by WAC 296-46B-970. Journeyman
CE credit - four hours.
Instructor: Charles Williams
Tue
1 session
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Apr 5
$59
Plumber Continuing
Education
2009 Idaho State
Plumbing Code Update
Review chapters one through six of the
2009 Idaho State Plumbing Code and
addendums, including administration, definitions, general regulations, plumbing fixtures
and fittings, water heaters, and water supply
and distribution. Common violations will be
reviewed. Bring a copy of the 2009 Idaho State
Plumbing Code and addendums. Journeyman
CE credit - four hours.
Instructor: Terry Deems
Tue
1 session
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Dec 8
$49
Tue
1 session
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Feb 9
$49
Tue
1 session
5 pm-9 pm
WTC
Apr 5
$49
Industrial Skills
Bicycle Mechanic Basics
Have you wondered what it takes to be
a professional bicycle mechanic? Are
you looking to turn your passion for bicycling
into a career? Taught by local professionals,
this class is designed to build a foundation of
technical and personal skills necessary to land
a job in a bicycle shop. We will discuss customer service and retail skills as well as gain an
understanding of tools, techniques, and
resources and how to efficiently put them to
use. Students will have a chance to practice
skills learned each week in an open lab format
in the Outdoor Center.
Instructors: Jacob Rothrock; Terry Brinton
Fri
5 sessions
8 am-11 am Apr 15 – May 13
NIC Cd’A Campus$185
Maritime
Get Your Captain’s
License Now!
Zenith Maritime U.S.C.G. Approved Course
Earn your U.S. Coast Guard OUPV (6-pack)
License, needed for fishing and tour guides to
carry up to six paying passengers for hire on
waters regulated by the Federal Government.
Learn piloting, navigation, charting, rules of
the road, and deck general. Successfully complete the four-part test and submit the certificate of course completion to the Regional
Exam Center with an application for licensure.
Course fee includes all class materials.
Instructor: Mark Garrison
M-F
10 sessions
8 am-5 pm
WTC
Jan 25 – Feb 5
$1,295
100 Ton Masters
License Upgrade
Offered under the auspices of Zenith Maritime,
U.S.C.G.-approved course. Once you’ve
received your OUPV captain’s license, upgrade
to the 100 Ton Master’s license, which allows
you to operate inspected passenger vessels up
to 100 gross tons, depending on your qualifications.
Instructor: Mark Garrison
M-Th
4 sessions
8 am-5 pm
WTC
Feb 8 – Feb 11
$450
Mine Safety
New Miner Training Surface New Miner Part 48
Meet the U.S. Department of Labor–Mine
Safety and Health Administration 30 CFR
part 48 requirements for New Miner Training.
Covers safety and health hazards involved in surface mining and includes a 5000-23 Certificate of
Training upon completion.
Instructor: Jason James
M/T/W
3 sessions
8 am-5 pm
WTC
Apr 11 – Apr 13
$450
New Miner Training - Underground
New Miner Part 48
Meet the U.S. Department of Labor–Mine
Safety and Health Administration 30 CFR
part 48 requirements for New Miner Training.
Covers safety and health hazards involved in
underground mining and includes a 5000-23
Certificate of Training upon completion.
Instructor: Jason James
M-F
5 sessions
8 am-5 pm
WTC
Jan 4 – Jan 8
$600
M-F
5 sessions
8 am-5 pm
WTC
Mar 14 – Mar 18
$600
Enroll online at www.workforcetraining.nic.edu or call (208) 769-3333
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8th Annual
February 17-19
North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
Post Falls, ID
FREE SAFETY
TRAINING – Open to
the Public
Safety and Health
Training for General
Industry, Construction,
Transportation, Mine Safety,
Manufacturing, Healthcare,
Community Members
Registration opens January 2016, Online at www.nic.edu/safetyfest
For more information and sponsorship opportunities contact Colleen Hoffman
(208) 769-7732 or colleen.hoffman@nic.edu
Missing pieces in your training?
We have the solution with custom training at your convenience.
Customized Training
•You choose the topic, duration, schedule, and location
•Augment productivity
•Increase profitability
•Improve employee morale
•Tailored to meet your needs
www.nic.edu/customizedtraining
Colleen Hoffman, Coordinator
(208) 769-7732 colleen.hoffman@nic.edu
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Trades and Industry
Underground Refresher
Part 48
Meet the US Department of Labor-Mine
Safety and Health Administration’s requirements per 30 CFR part 48 for Annual Refresher
Training. Covers safety and health hazards
involved in underground mining and is designed
for the experienced miner who has a current
5000-23.
Instructor: Jason James
Jan 20
$80
Aerial Personnel Lift
Certification–Scissor Lift
OSHA 10-Hour–
Construction Industry
This four-hour safety training course combines
classroom and hands-on practice to receive
the personnel lift certification. Covers ANSI
and OSHA regulations, lift types and designs,
lift operating rules, load capacity, center of
gravity, slide/slope/grade, pre-and post-operation checklists, refueling, workplace inspection, personal protective equipment, written
examination, and operator evaluation.
Instructor: Dalena Tripplet
This 10-hour course is intended to provide the
entry-level construction worker general awareness in recognizing and preventing hazards
on a construction site. Following successful
completion of this course, participants will
receive an OSHA Construction Industry Safety
and Health 10-hour card.
Instructor: Dalena Tripplet
Wed
1 session
8 am-5 pm
WTC
Mon
1 session
8 am-5 pm
Feb 29
NIC Silver Valley Ctr.
$80
Fri
1 session
1 pm-5 pm
Jan 29
NIC Cd’A Campus$99
Mon
1 session
8 am-5 pm
WTC
Mar 7
$80
Fri
1 session
1 pm-5 pm
Mar 25
NIC Cd’A Campus$99
Wed
1 session
8 am-5 pm
WTC
Apr 20
$80
Flagger Certification
Mon
1 session
8 am-5 pm
Feb 8
NIC Silver Valley Ctr.$80
Start your career in traffic control by earning
your Flagger Certification card. Gain skills and
expertise to enhance the safety of workers and
road users during construction, maintenance,
and repair projects. After successful completion of this course, you will be issued a flagger
card required by the Idaho Transportation
Department and accepted in many other states
including Washington, Montana, and Oregon.
Flagger certification is valid for three years;
minimum age is 18 years old.
Instructor: Kathy Cardwell
Mon
1 session
8 am-5 pm
WTC
Mar 28
$80
M & W
2 sessions
6 pm-9 pm
WTC
Feb 1 – Feb 3
$59
Mon
1 session
8 am-5 pm
WTC
Apr 25
$80
Wed
1 session
9 am-4 pm
WTC
Feb 17
$59
M & W
2 sessions
6 pm-9 pm
WTC
Mar 7 – Mar 9
$59
Safety/OSHA
Wed
1 session
9 am-4 pm
Mar 16
NIC Silver Valley Ctr.$69
Forklift Operator Certification
Wed
1 session
9 am-4 pm
WTC
Mar 23
$59
Comply with the latest OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178
training requirements and earn forklift certification required for warehouse and other jobs.
Instructor: Dalena Tripplet
M & W
2 sessions
6 pm-9 pm
WTC
Apr 4 – Apr 6
$59
Wed
1 session
9 am-4 pm
Apr 13
NIC Sandpoint Ctr.$69
Wed
1 session
9 am-4 pm
WTC
Surface Refresher Part 48
Meet the US Department of Labor–Mine
Safety and Health Administration’s
requirements per 30 CFR part 48 for Annual
Refresher Training. Covers safety and health
hazards involved in surface mining and is
designed for the experienced miner who has a
current 5000-23.
Instructor: Jason James
Fri
1 session
8 am-Noon
Jan 29
NIC Cd’A Campus$99
Fri
1 session
8 am-Noon
Mar 25
NIC Cd’A Campus$99
Apr 20
$59
F & Sa
2 sessions
8:30 am-2:30 pm Feb 26-Feb 27
WTC
$125
OSHA 10-Hour–
General Industry
This 10-hour course is intended to provide the
entry-level worker general awareness in recognizing and preventing hazards in a general industry setting. Upon successful completion of this
course participants will receive an OSHA General
Industry Safety and Health 10-hour card.
Instructor: Dalena Tripplet
F & Sa
2 sessions
8:30 am-2:30 pm
WTC
Apr 8 – Apr 9
$125
Welding
Welding Certification with
Blueprint Reading
Looking for a career you can build your future
on? Gain fundamentals skills necessary to successfully enter the welding field. Learn structural steel welding techniques and safe practices for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW),
gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux core arc
welding (FCAW), and blueprint reading for
welders. Earn recognition of your welding
skills and abilities with two American Welding
Society (AWS) qualifications tests that are
included in the course fee. Provide your own
personal protective clothing, including welding
jacket or cotton overalls, gauntlet style welding
gloves, and clear safety glasses. Textbooks are
provided for in-class use.
Instructor: Ray Whiteside
M-Th
46 sessions
5 pm-9 pm
Jan 11 – Mar 31
NIC Welding Lab$2,995
Enroll online at www.workforcetraining.nic.edu or call (208) 769-3333
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Personal Interest
Personal Interest
Arts and Crafts
Discovering Watercolor
Painting
Acrylics Painting
Discover how to paint like the Masters based
on fundamentals in traditional drawing and
color mixing. Review the basic drawing techniques of shading, shadows, and perspective.
Learn traditional glazing techniques to complete a painting in class. All skill levels are
welcome and previous students may use the
class as studio time. Estimated cost of student
art supplies is $90.
Instructor: Agnes Monique Carran
Tue
6 sessions
6 pm-9 pm
WTC
Mar 8 – Apr 12
$149
Classical Drawing
Explore classical drawing technique and
learn to draw like the Masters. Practice
the fundamentals of shading, shadows, contour drawing, and grid of colors from light to
dark. Enjoy a field trip to draw animals in a
wildlife setting. Weather permitting, sketch
nature outside (plein air). Materials fee of $5
payable in class. Students provide their own
supplies at approximate cost of $50.
Instructor: Agnes Monique Carran
Tue
6 sessions
6 pm-9 pm
WTC
Apr 19 – May 24
$149
Color Theory Workshop
Once you know how to mix colors, you can
paint anything! Explore color theory and color
mixing in this three-hour hands-on workshop.
Learn the primary and secondary colors with
exercises in shading, shapes, shadows, and
perspective on a grid. Learn how to paint different colors from light to dark. After this class
you will see things from an artist’s point of
view. Materials fee of $10 is payable in class.
Instructor: Agnes Monique Carran
Tue
1 session
6 pm-9 pm
WTC
Feb 16
$49
Colored Pencil Drawing
Create a colorful journal of personal
drawings. Learn how to draw using colored pencils. Practice drawing techniques that
bring various subjects to life through vivid colors. See more accurately and capture what you
observe in a personal journal. Students provide
their own supplies at approximate cost of $30.
Instructor: Wes Hanson
Mon
3 sessions
6 pm-8 pm
WTC
Metal Craft Basics
Explore the creative possibilities of water color
painting. Learn about various supplies needed
to paint watercolors and how to use them.
Create different kinds of compositions, learn
how to use values, and discover how colors
behave and interact. Develop skills needed to
finish and revamp paintings. Supply list provided in first class meeting; estimated cost of
supplies is $70 - $100.
Instructor: Wes Hanson
Wed
4 sessions
6 pm-9 pm
WTC
Feb 10 – Mar 2
$129
Drawing for the
Absolute Beginner
Have you always been interested in drawing,
but never really knew how to get started? If so,
then this is definitely the course for you!
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
Stained Glass–Beginning
Learn to cut small, intricate pieces of glass
while you create a freeform sun catcher using
the copper foil art form of stained glass. Basic
supplies and materials included in the course
fee. Bring the following to class: a ruler (preferably 18 inch metal with cork back strip), pencil,
pen, and one black felt tip pen with a fine
point on one end and extra fine point on the
other, and scissors. Students order tools and
materials for individually selected projects ($70
approximate cost) at first class meeting.
Instructor: Elaine Mobarry
Wed
6 sessions
6 pm-9 pm
WTC
Feb 24 – Mar 30
$139
Stained Glass–The Next Step
Expand the techniques that you learned in the
Stained Glass–Beginning class. Learn to cut,
foil, and solder more challenging patterns.
Bring your board, tools, and all the supplies
you used in the beginners’ class. Bring a
pattern you would like to make or choose one
provided. Bring your own glass–some glass
will be available for purchase in class.
Instructor: Elaine Mobarry
Wed
4 sessions
6 pm-9 pm
WTC
Apr 6 – Apr 27
$119
Feb 8 – Feb 29
$79
Create a simple, yet elegant metal sculpture
while learning the fundamentals of metal working, including oxy-fuel setup and safety, plasma torch cutting, and wire feed welding. Clear
safety glasses are required for the first class
session and at all times in the lab. Required
personal protective clothing will be discussed
at the first session.
Instructor: Ray Whiteside
T & Th
6 sessions
Chainmaille Jewelry
Chainmaille Jewelry is an ancient technique that connects metal rings to one
another, traditionally used to create metal
armor. Learn the history, science, tools and
techniques of chainmaille and practice in class
by making a bracelet using aluminum jump
rings. No experience is needed. Materials fee
($8 - $15) is payable to instructor in class.
Bring flat nose and chain nose pliers if you
have them.
Instructor: Warren Price
European 4-in-1 Weave
Sat
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Jan 16
NIC Cd’A Campus$39
Dragonback Weave
Sat
1 session
8 am-Noon
Jan 30
NIC Cd’A Campus$39
Cabachon Wrap
Sat
1 session
8 am-Noon
Feb 13
NIC Cd’A Campus$39
Beaded Byzantine Weave
Sat
1 session
8 am-Noon
Feb 27
NIC Cd’A Campus$39
Helm Weave
Sat
1 session
8 am-Noon
Mar 12
NIC Cd’A Campus$39
Japanese Weave
Sat
1 session
8 am-Noon
Mar 26
NIC Cd’A Campus$39
Persian Weave
Sat
1 session
8 am-Noon
Apr 9
NIC Cd’A Campus$39
Earrings
Sat
1 session
18
6 pm-9 pm
Apr 5 – Apr 21
NIC Welding Lab$299
8 am-Noon
Apr 23
NIC Cd’A Campus$39
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KIDS
S CO
COLLEGE
SUMMER 2016
Video games, mobile apps,
programming, and Minecraft
in a fun, hands-on learning
environment. One week camps.
Ages 8-14.
(208) 769-3333
www.nic.edu/kidscollege
Dance
Social Dance: Beginners East
Coast and Country Swing
Learn East Coast and Country Swing and get
those feet moving! East Coast Swing, also
known as the jitterbug, is one of the easiest
swing dances to learn. Country Swing is a
mixture of the Country Two-Step and East
Coast Swing. This course will incorporate six
intermediate steps not commonly used by the
general dancing public.
Instructor: Rick Frangione
Tue
4 sessions
7 pm-8 pm
Feb 2 – Feb 23
NIC Cd’A Campus$49
Tue
4 sessions
7 pm-8 pm
Mar 1 – Mar 22
NIC Cd’A Campus$49
Tue
4 sessions
7 pm-8 pm
Apr 5 – Apr 26
NIC Cd’A Campus$49
Graphic Arts and
Photography
Digital Darkroom–Adobe
Photoshop Basic
Demystify Adobe Photoshop! In this lecture-style class you’ll learn step by step how to
crop, rotate, resize, dodge, burn, and use the
correct tools to make your photographs really
pop! This is a lecture style class with visual
presentations. Bring a laptop computer or tablet with Photoshop CS 3, 4, 5, 6 or the Cloud.
Instructor: Drake Mesenbrink
T & Th
4 sessions
6:30 pm-8:30 pm Feb 16 – Feb 25
NIC Cd’A Campus$79
Digital SLR
Photography–Beginning
Explore the bells and whistles of your camera
and how each one can improve your pictures.
Discover easy methods to use the owner’s
manual. This class will cover the operation of a
digital SLR camera. You will learn how a digital
camera works, why it works the way it does,
and how to use the features of your camera to
create great pictures. Bring your digital camera
and owner’s manual to class.
Instructor: Drake Mesenbrink
T & Th
4 sessions
6:30 pm-8:30 pm Jan 19 – Jan 28
NIC Cd’A Campus$79
Digital SLR
Photography–Intermediate
Enhance your digital picture taking skills.
Review the science and art of creating memorable photos using the timeless photographic
principles of composition, lighting, and balance. Take memorable photos then interact with class members in a friendly critique
of those photos. Completion of Digital SLR
Photography–Beginning is required. Bring your
digital SLR camera, flash, and USB flash drive
to class.
Instructor: Drake Mesenbrink
T & Th
4 sessions
with feeling for the location and that people
beg to view. Learn how to photograph architecture, people, and activities. Bring your digital SLR camera, speed light (flash), and USB
flash drive to class. Handouts will be emailed
to students to bring to class.
Instructor: Drake Mesenbrink
T & Th
4 sessions
6:30 pm-8:30 pmApr 12 – Apr 21
NIC Cd’A Campus$79
Healthy Living
Essential Oils 101
Enjoy the healthful benefits of essential oils.
Explore the suggested uses and proper application methods for basic essential oils, including lemon, peppermint, lavender, eucalyptus,
tea tree, oregano, and geranium.
Instructor: Kammie Roylance
Sat
1 session
9 am-Noon
Mar 5
NIC Cd’A Campus$39
Tue
1 session
6 pm-9 pm
May 24
NIC Cd’A Campus$39
6:30 pm-8:30 pmMar 15 – Mar 24
NIC Cd’A Campus$79
Digital SLR Photography–
The Art of Composition
Discover techniques of taking stunning landscape and nature images. Train your eye to
make better photos and create memorable
images. Create travel pictures that tell a story
Enroll online at www.workforcetraining.nic.edu or call (208) 769-3333
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Personal Interest
Medicinal Herbs 101
Improve your level of fitness, wellness, and
general sense of well-being with medicinal
herbs. Explore the uses and applications of
medicinal herbs, including infusions, decoctions, poultices, compresses, tinctures, infused
oils, and salves. Discover common plants
grown in North Idaho, their medicinal uses, and
basic herbal recipes.
Instructor: Kammie Roylance
Sat
1 session
9 am-Noon
Feb 27
NIC Cd’A Campus$39
Tue
1 session
6 pm-9 pm
May 17
NIC Cd’A Campus$39
Medicinal Herbs 102
Expand your knowledge of the use and application of medicinal herbs, including how to
safely control, harvest, and preserve medicinal
herbs. Explore in more detail 12 common herbal plants that grow in North Idaho, and how
they are used medicinally. Watch and learn
as basic herbal recipes are demonstrated.
Completion of Medicinal Herbs 101 is recommended.
Instructor: Kammie Roylance
Sat
1 session
9 am-Noon
Mar 12
NIC Cd’A Campus$39
Tue
1 session
6 pm-9 pm
May 31
NIC Cd’A Campus$39
Infinite Possibilities: The
Art of Changing Your Life
Begin learning about who you are and all that
you are capable of doing, being, and having.
Discover strategies for living life deliberately,
accepting full responsibility for your future,
and learning how to create major life changes.
Workbook and DVD are included.
Instructor: Ann Tichy
Tue
3 sessions
6 pm-8:30 pm Jan 12 – Jan 26
WTC
$39
Tue
3 sessions
6 pm-8:30 pm Mar 1 – Mar 15
WTC
$39
Yoga for All
Join us for yoga with certified instructor
Gerry Bryak. You’ll enjoy increased flexibility and muscular strength, reduced stress,
improved posture, joint stability and heightened wellbeing. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a mat or large towel. A
small towel is also recommended.
Instructor: Gerry Bryak
Thu
10 sessions
20
Home and Garden
Tiered Cake Workshop
Backyard Beekeping
Discover the basics of backyard beekeeping in
time to start your own hives in 2016! This lecture style course will cover the fundamentals
of beekeeping, year-round hive management,
and products of the beehive.
Instructor: Beverly Hawker
Tue
3 sessions
6 pm-8 pm
WTC
Feb 23 – Mar 8
$39
Backyard Chickens
Discover the fascinating world of backyard
chickens and learn how to get started with
your own home flock. We’ll explore breed
selection, coop designs, care and feeding, egg
production, protection from predators, and
ways of integrating chickens into your garden.
Instructor: Beverly Hawker
Thu
3 sessions
6 pm-8 pm
WTC
Feb 25 – Mar 10
$39
Cupcakes Made Easy
Learn to create delicious filled cupcakes
and how to creatively decorate them
with buttercream icing. Discover new trends in
cupcake design and create your own cupcakes
using simple and easy cake decorating techniques, including dots, beads, stars, star fill-in,
rosettes, and leaves. Come and join the fun!
Instructor: Karen Cook
Sat
1 session
10 am-Noon
WTC
Feb 13
$39
Cake Decorating Basics
Want to make amazing cakes like the professionals? Discover basic cake decorating techniques
including baking, leveling, torting, and icing a
cake; making and coloring icing; and using cake
decorating tools. Practice cake decorating techniques in class, including star, rosettes, writing,
dots, zigzags, shell border, pattern transfer, and
learn how to create a whimsical, shaggy mum.
Cake decorating is easy. Come and join the fun!
Students provide their own decorating supplies
(approximately $20 - $25).
Instructor: Karen Cook
Sat
1 session
9 am-Noon
WTC
Mar 12
$49
6 pm-7 pm
Feb 4 – Apr 14
NIC Cd’A Campus$89
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Discover simple techniques and tricks to construct and decorate the perfect wedding tiered
wedding or celebration cake. Learn about cake
construction, transportation, and serving. Create
simple fondant decorations including bows,
roses, swags, and fondant jewels. Students
provide their own decorating supplies and fondant (approximately $25). Please contact Karen
Cook, KarensCakeShoppe@gmail.com, for a
supply list. Basic cake decorating experience is
required; ages 14 and older.
Instructor: Karen Cook
Sat
1 session
10 am-Noon
WTC
Apr 16
$39
Start Your Own Edible Garden
Grow delicious, nutritious fruit and vegetables
in your own backyard! In this course, you’ll
learn how to give your garden a healthy start
and keep it growing strong all season.
Online: Starts monthy–6 weeks access$129
Language
Discover Sign Language
Discover the fun of learning sign language
and using your hands to communicate with
deaf people.
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
Money Matters
Lunch and Learn: Bring
Balance to Your Budget
Sharpen your spending and saving strategy. Learn about the basics of budgeting
and the importance of managing credit and debt.
Bring your lunch and join us for this free session.
Instructor: James Perkinson
Thu
1 session
11:30 am-1 pm
WTC
Feb 11
FREE
Lunch and Learn: Ready or NotPreparing for the Unexpected
Life is full of surprises - some better than
others. We’ll outline a proactive strategy
to help protect your family’s financial resources
from life’s unexpected turns. Bring your lunch
and join us for this free session.
Instructor: James Perkinson
Thu
1 session
Noon-1 pm
WTC
Mar 10
FREE
= live class
Investing for Beginners
Revocable Living Trust
What do you need to know before you
invest for your own personal goals?
How do you plan an investment strategy?
What different options are available? If you’re a
novice investor, or if you have no investment
experience, this series will outline and clarify
fundamental issues. Hear about the basic vehicles, strategies, and techniques of investing.
Retirement and tax planning issues will be
introduced. Bring your spouse or a guest at no
additional charge.
Instructor: Jack Hebner
Learn about estate planning, trusts, and the
probate process in Idaho. Understand the legal
procedures that enable the transition of property to heirs by means of a living trust without
court intervention. The transition of property
after death can be smooth, efficient, and cost
effective. Your instructor will use diagrams and
copies of documents that he uses daily in his
legal practice. This class provides unbiased,
balanced information, with no sales approach.
Instructor: Richard Wallace
Tue
3 sessions
6:30 pm-8:30 pm Feb 9 – Feb 23
NIC Cd’A Campus$29
Medicare Basics for 2016
Understand your Medicare options in 2016.
Take advantage of an insider’s expertise to
learn what you need to know about Medicare
and demystify Parts A, B, C, and D, the prescription drug plan. Determine which option
best suits you. Understand your costs, the
benefits included, and how to save money.
You may qualify for additional assistance and,
if so, hear how to get it. Learn to use the
Medicare website or how to get help if you
are not computer savvy. Computer experience is not necessary. Course fee includes
reference booklet, prepared by the instructor,
which includes all Idaho Medicare Advantage,
Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, and
Medicare Supplement options available.
Instructor: Brad Miles
Tue
4 sessions
5:30 pm-7:30 pm Mar 1 – Mar 22
NIC Cd’A Campus$29
Wed
4 sessions
1:30 pm-3:30 pm Mar 2 – Mar 23
WTC
$29
Modern Retirement Planning
Take control of your retirement! Learn how to
set goals, address inflation, avoid mistakes,
assess investments, manage risk, lower taxes,
and plan your estate. Leave this class with
current and valuable information to guide your
retirement planning as well as the ability to
speak more confidently with finance professionals. This course is taught by professional
advisors with real life experiences making the
information both interesting and informative.
Instructor: John Marcheso
Tue
3 sessions
6 pm-9 pm Mar 22 – Mar 29
NIC Cd’A Campus$69
Wed
1 session
6 pm-8 pm
Mar 9
NIC Cd’A Campus$29
Unlocking Social Security
Get basic answers to some of the most
common questions associated with Social
Security and the benefits it provides. Will
Social Security be there for me? How are my
benefits calculated? How do I decide when
to collect? This interesting and informative
session will help you make the most of Social
Security benefits in your retirement planning.
Instructor: John Marcheso
Tue
1 session
6 pm-9 pm
Apr 5
NIC Cd’A Campus$49
Estate Planning
Everyone needs estate planning, especially
those with minor children. Learn how estate
planning works to protect your family and your
assets, including the various types of documents used and how those documents are
used, what are living trusts and do you need
one, estate planning tools to protect families
and assets, how to avoid probate and how
probate works.
Instructor: Drake Mesenbrink
Tue
1 session
5 pm-9 pm
Apr 26
NIC Cd’A Campus$49
Recreation
Animal Tracking and
Sign Interpretation
Tracking is a great way to improve your observational skills and a fun family activity for
winter hikes! After a short session on habitat
basics and distinguishing features of animal
tracks and signs, we’ll head out to the field to
discover evidence of animal life. Our instructor
has extensive experience and over 20 years
teaching tracking and outdoor skills. Please
bring lunch, water, measuring tape and snowshoes if you have them! Special notice: Class
meets at NIC Sandpoint Center south parking
lot at 102 S. Euclid in Sandpoint, ID.
Instructor: Brian Baxter
Sat
1 session
9 am-3:30 pm
Feb 6
NIC Sandpoint Ctr.$75
Winter Birds of Prey
Join us for a fun and informative day of
winter birding! We’ll cover the basics of
birding, terminology, characteristics of certain
species, and how to observe birds in the wild.
Then we will hit the field for search and discovery, focusing on birds of prey and more. This
can be an awesome family activity, a great way
to improve your individual skills, and meet
like-minded folks. Please bring binoculars,
spotting scopes, bird book, lunch, water, and
proper foot gear. Special Notice: Class meets
at NIC Sandpoint Center south parking lot at
102 S. Euclid in Sandpoint, ID.
Instructor: Brian Baxter
Sat
1 session
9 am-3:30 pm
Mar 12
NIC Sandpoint Ctr.$75
Spring Birding Fling
North Idaho has some of the best birding
around, and we’ll visit a few optimum field
sites during the prolific spring migration. We will
sharpen our eyes and skills as we search for
eagles, hawks, harriers, herons, swans, cranes,
shorebirds, passerines, waterfowl, and whatever
else we may find! This is a fun day with emphasis
on spotting and identifying our local species. All
levels of birders welcome! Please come prepared
with binoculars, spotting scopes, bird books,
cameras, lunch, water, curiosity, and smiles!
Special Notice: Class meets at NIC Sandpoint
Center south parking lot at 102 S. Euclid in
Sandpoint, ID.
Instructor: Brian Baxter
Sat
1 session
9 am-3:30 pm
May 7
NIC Sandpoint Ctr.$75
Enroll online at www.workforcetraining.nic.edu or call (208) 769-3333
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Personal Interest
Boating Skills and
Seamanship Part 1
Prepare now for safe and happy boating
this summer. Gain basic skills and seamanship knowledge, including boat selection,
equipment, trailering, handling your boat, rules
of the nautical road, inland boating, and boating safety. Families welcome! Instruction
geared for those 12 and above. Pay $27 fee in
class for textbook - couples or families may
share one book.
Instructor: David St Amand
T & Th
8 sessions
6:30 pm-8:30 pm Feb 2 – Feb 25
WTC
$19
Boating Skills and
Seamanship Part 2
Advance your basic boating skills with
additional instruction in navigation,
powering your boat, lines and knots for your
boat, weather and boating, and your boat’s
radio. Completion of Boating Skills and
Seamanship (BSS) Part 1 is recommended.
Bring your textbook from BSS Part 1 or purchase one in class for $27.
Instructor: David St Amand
T & Th
8 sessions
6:30 pm-8:30 pm Mar 1 – Mar 24
WTC
$19
Golf for Everyone
Golf is game for everybody! Learn the
basics or refresh your game. Get started
with the four fundamentals of the golf swing
including video analysis for improvement.
Important parts of playing the game will be
incorporated in the practice-tee situation,
including off the tee, out of the fairway, and
short game including pitching, short pitching,
chipping, out of the sand, and putting.
Instructor: Mike Griffith
Wed
8 sessions
5:15 pm-6:15 pm Apr 6 – May 25
Links Golf Club, Post Falls$99
Wed
8 sessions
4 pm-5 pm
Apr 6 – May 25
Links Golf Club, Post Falls$99
Thu
8 sessions
5:15 pm-6:15 pm Apr 7 – May 26
Links Golf Club, Post Falls$99
Thu
8 sessions
4 pm-5 pm
Apr 7 – May 26
Links Golf Club, Post Falls$99
Learn more. Earn more.
ABE/GED
GED Completion
College and Career Readiness
Improve your knowledge for college success and/or complete your GED.
• Continuous enrollment
• Day and night classes
• Free tuition and instructional materials
Get started in skeet shooting with an
expert instructor. Learn the fundamentals of sport shooting and experience the thrill
of hitting clay targets. Receive a solid introduction to gun safety, shot gun basic mechanics,
styles, and types, etiquette of skeet, and theory of target acquisition and lead. Practice actual skeet shooting at the Coeur d’Alene Skeet
and Trap club. Additional student expenses
include eye and ear protection and approximately $20 per range session for targets and
shot shells.
Instructor: Bill Brooks
M & W
15 sessions
Call TODAY for an Orientation/Advising Appointment.
www.nic.edu/ged
Start here… Go anywhere.
LOCATIONS IN BONNERS FERRY, COEUR D’ALENE, POST
FALLS, SILVER VALLEY, SANDPOINT, AND ST. MARIES.
Coeur d’Alene
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(208) 665-5099
1000 West Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
6 pm-7 pm
Apr 11 – Jun 1
NIC Cd’A Campus$199
Avalanche Awareness Clinic
Play and travel safely in mountain snow this
winter. Develop your avalanche awareness with
knowledge and skills, including identification
of avalanche terrain, basic decision making,
and risks associated with winter backcountry
travel. Learn to perform rescue through fast
and efficient transceiver use. This course is
designed for the backcountry beginner and
should not substitute for Level 1 training.
Course fee includes instruction, transportation,
and avalanche equipment. Fees do not cover
ski/snowboard/snowshoe rentals or meals.
Instructor: Jacob Rothrock; Terry Brinton
Wed
Sat 2 sessions
5:30 pm-8:30 pm Dec 9 – Dec 12
6 am-4 pm
NIC Cd’A Campus$75
Wed
Sat
2 sessions
5:30 pm-8:30 pm Feb 3 – Feb 7
6 am-4 pm
NIC Cd’A Campus$75
Cross Country Ski
Basics Clinic
Get ready for the sport of cross country skiing.
Benefit from guidance to get you quickly on
the trails. See how equipment works. Get hints
and helpful techniques from seasoned skiers.
Before you know it you’ll be gracefully gliding
along on smooth snow through the forests.
Fees include all necessary equipment, transportation, and instruction.
Instructor: Jacob Rothrock; Terry Brinton
Wed
Sat 2 sessions
Together… We can.
North Idaho College
Skeet Shooting for Beginners
5:30 pm-7 pm Jan 20 – Jan 23
9 am-2 pm
NIC Cd’A Campus$50
Introduction to
Backcountry Skiing
Backcountry skiing, “hiking up the
mountain to ski down,“ is a challenging
but rewarding way to experience the mountains in the winter. Classroom sessions will
cover trip preparations and avalanche safety
concepts. Three full days in the field include
getting comfortable with the equipment and its
= live class
use, an avalanche awareness clinic with short
tour, trip planning with a moderate tour, and a
few ski runs. Participants should ski or snowboard at an intermediate level and be comfortable with moderate to strenuous exercise.
Provide your own equipment or rent from NIC
Outdoor Pursuits. For more information, contact jacob.rothrock@nic.edu. Course fee
includes transportation.
Instructor: Jacob Rothrock; Terry Brinton
W & Th
Sat/Sun/Mon 5 sessions
5:30 pm-7:30 pm Jan 13 – Jan 18
7 am-5 pm
NIC Cd’A Campus$185
Special Interest
Beginning Writer’s Workshop
If you’ve always wanted to write but have no
idea where to start, this course will demystify
the process for you.
Fort Sherman and the
Beginning of Coeur d’Alene
Discover the history of Fort Sherman
and the remaining original buildings
located near the north shore of Lake Coeur
d’Alene. This three-part lecture course will be
presented by historian Robert Singletary.
Instructor: Robert Singletary
Wed
3 sessions
6 pm-8 pm
Apr 6 – Apr 20
NIC Cd’A Campus$49
Snowshoe Basics Clinic
Get started in the sport of snowshoeing.
Explore untracked snow away from groomed
trails. See how snowshoes work. Pick up
simple and useful techniques. Find local snowshoe trails for enjoyment after class. Clinic
also covers elements of safety conscious
travel while in the back country. Fees include
all necessary equipment, transportation, and
instruction.
Instructor: Jacob Rothrock; Terry Brinton
Annual
23rd
1
Sun
1 session
Writing
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
Memoir Writing
Write about special moments in your life. Learn
how to write riveting memoirs by reading other
people’s compelling recollections. Use effective writing techniques to dramatically retell
your memories. Discover how to enrich your
recall, create realistic accounts, and discover
your own narrative voice. Please bring a pencil,
pens, and a spiral bound notebook to class.
Instructor: Wes Hanson
Tue
4 sessions
Beginner’s Guide to
Getting Published
Do you know the five most common reasons
why manuscripts are instantly rejected—often
without even being read?
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
6 pm-9 pm
WTC
Feb 9 – Mar 1
$129
Writing Essentials
Master the essentials of writing, and become
the stellar wordsmith you always wanted to be!
Online: Starts monthly–6 weeks access$129
9 am-2 pm
Jan 31
NIC Cd’A Campus$50
Grand Prize
Post Falls Home
Stock photo of similar plan
Sponsored in part by
1st Prize $20,000 Car
2nd Prize $10,000 Boat
3rd Prize $3,500 Vacation
4th Prize $2,000 Shopping Spree
Drawing July 13, 2016
Tickets $100
ONLY 5,500 sold!
3142 Bunchgrass Drive, Post Falls
For tickets and info
www.nic.edu/rbr or (208) 769-3271
The 2016 Grand Prize Home will front beautiful Syringa Park in Post Falls. The plan is a 3
bedroom, 2 bath rancher with over 1,900 square feet of living area. Features include a large
vaulted great room, covered front and rear patios, and an oversized garage with storage
area. This home will be built to Northwest Energy Star requirements and will also feature
many eco-friendly building materials. A $100 raffle ticket could make this great home yours
on July 13, 2016 and all proceeds support NIC!
This home is proudly constructed by the NIC Carpentry
program students. Raffle proceeds are used to fund
scholarships, update classroom technology, and support
program needs at North Idaho College.
Enroll online at www.workforcetraining.nic.edu or call (208) 769-3333
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Maps
Map to the NIC Workforce Training and
Community Education Center
525 Clearwater Loop, Post Falls
www.workforcetraining.nic.edu
(208) 769-3333
North Idaho
College Locations
NIC Workforce Training and
Community Education Center (WTC)
525 Clearwater Loop, Post Falls
(208) 769-3333
www.workforcetraining.nic.edu
NIC Coeur d’Alene Campus
1000 West Garden Avenue, Coeur d’Alene
(208) 769-3300
www.nic.edu
NIC at Sandpoint
NIC Workforce Training and
Community Education Center
From I-90 Westbound:
Take the Pleasant View Rd. (Exit 2) exit. Turn south on Pleasant
View Rd. to Riverbend Blvd., turn right. Go to West Clearwater Loop (on
your left). Turn left into the Riverbend Commerce Park and proceed to
525 West Clearwater Loop. Free parking.
From I-90 Eastbound:
Take the Beck Rd. (Exit 1) exit. Turn south on W. Pointe Pkwy. to Riverbend Blvd., turn
left. Go to West Clearwater Loop (on your right).
Turn right into the Riverbend Commerce Park and proceed to 525 West Clearwater Loop.
Free parking.
102 South Euclid Street, Sandpoint
(208) 263-4594
www.nic.edu/sandpoint
NIC Silver Valley Center
323 Main Street, Kellogg
(208) 783-1254
www.nic.edu/silvervalley
Map to the NIC Coeur d’Alene Campus
1000 West Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene
(208) 769-3300
www.nic.edu
From I-90 East or West, take the Northwest Boulevard Exit (Exit 11)
and go south on Northwest Boulevard. Go approximately 1.8 miles
(you will see a large North Idaho College readerboard on your right).
Turn right onto Mullan Road. Turn left at Garden Avenue and after
two city blocks you will enter the NIC campus.
For parking guidelines, go to www.nic.edu/parking.
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CLOSURES: The Workforce Training Center will be
closed and classes will NOT be held Jan. 1, Jan. 18,
and Feb.15.
5 Ways to Enroll
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Phone (208) 769-3333
Fax (208) 769-3223
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at its discretion: student’s name, student’s address or phone number, dates of attendance, email address,
course schedule, or previous institutions attended. Currently enrolled students may withhold disclosure of
any category of information under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1947, as amended.
To withhold disclosure, written notification must be received in the Workforce Training Center office. The
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and receive a full refund, you must notify the
Workforce Training Center office at least three full
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can be refunded, transferred to another class, or you
will be issued a voucher for a future class. If notice is
received less than three full business days, we cannot
issue refunds, transfers, or vouchers.
PARKING: The Workforce Training Center has over
200 free, well-lighted parking spaces.
SPECIAL ACCESS NEEDS: The Workforce Training
Center is wheelchair accessible with convenient
handicap parking.
NO OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: There is no additional
charge for students who are not Idaho residents for
classes offered through the Workforce Training Center.
TUITION AND FEES: All prices and fees contained in
this catalog are subject to change without notice.
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