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Personal Finance
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Personal Finance

$49

with MindEdge ., York Adult Education

Calendar Jul 1, 2023

Personal finance is a critical skill for long-term financial success. However, many adults have learned what they know about personal finance as they've progressed through life. What have you missed along the way? No matter what your financial situation is, it is important to understand how to handle your money. This course will familiarize you with the basics of budgeting, including creating and managing a budget, as well as setting financial goals, understanding your credit, tips for saving money, and the basics of investing. CLICK HERE to register 

Personal Finance
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Personal Finance

$129

with Matt Crabtree, CFP, York Adult Education

Calendar Jul 1, 2023

Do you have clear financial goals? Are you confident you will be able to retire someday? How can be sure you are making the right investments? Do you know how to change your credit report to reduce your expenses and increase your financial security? Do you know how to keep good financial records? This course will prepare you for a lifetime of worthwhile personal financial planning. The tools you will learn are useful, realistic, and easy to work into your regular routine. They will help you gain control over the financial impact of the choices you make. You will learn to create and use a budget, borrow and invest wisely, make intelligent decisions about insurance, and plan for your financial future. You will develop a retirement savings plan, and you will be better prepared to make large purchases and plan for taxes. You will learn the essentials of household bookkeeping, recordkeeping requirements, and much, much more.

Session Start Dates:

Aug 16 | Sep 13 | Oct 18 | Nov 15

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Photographing Nature with Your Digital Camera
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Photographing Nature with Your Digital Camera

$115

with Curt Simmons, York Adult Education

Calendar Jul 1, 2023

Nature photography can be a fun, relaxing, and exciting hobby! In this course, you'll learn about the many aspects of outdoor photography as well as how to master your digital camera's controls and features. With the knowledge you gain in this course, you'll be taking exceptional nature photos in no time. You'll explore composition and lighting issues and find out how to take beautiful photos of landscapes, flowers, trees, and water. Along the way, you'll delve into your camera's shutter speed and aperture controls so that you'll be able to capture the photos you really want. You will discover how to use your computer to process your photos and digitally correct the most common problems. You'll see how your photos can become works of art rather than just snapshots of nature. By the end of this course, you'll have become the nature photographer you always wanted to be!

Session Start Dates:

Aug 16 | Sep 13 | Oct 18 | Nov 15

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Private Ballroom Dance Lessons

$79

with Robin Shaw, York Adult Education

Calendar Jul 1, 2023

Do you have a special event coming up? Do you want a personalized dance for it? During your two sessions, one hour each, Robin will work with you to choreograph and practice the perfect dance to your song. Smooth soled shoes work best. $79/Single $99/Couple

Pick the time that works for you and pick your start date.

Day and Times:

Tuesday, 1:30-2:30

Tuesday, 2:30-3:30

Wednesday, 5:30-6:30

Wednesday, 6:30-7:30

Thursday, 1:30 - 2:30

Thursday, 2:30-3:30

Then you pick the date to start.

#1on1

#wow

Retail Math Basics
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Retail Math Basics

$99

with MindEdge ., York Adult Education

Calendar Jul 1, 2023

Numbers play a role in every retail business. From sales volumes to inventory counts, retailers need to understand how math can help them be successful. This course will cover some of the basic measurements and calculations used in the retail world. You will strengthen your math skills by working through examples and exercises, including calculating common retail metrics. CLICK HERE to register 

Secrets of the Caterer
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Secrets of the Caterer

$125

with ed2go.com/yace ., York Adult Education

Calendar Jul 1, 2023

Catering is a business that has become very popular, especially for those who love to cook and plan parties. From weddings, to showers, to business parties, catering is a home-based business that gives the caterer an exciting and creative career.

In this introductory course, you will learn how to put your cooking and party planning skills to work. Learn the fundamentals of the catering business, how to cook for large crowds, organize your kitchen, manage your time, and work with clients. The course focuses on cooking skills every caterer needs, with an introduction to the business side of catering. You'll also receive many unique and tested recipes that you can use to jump-start your business. Build your catering skills and begin a new and exciting career today.

Session Start Dates: Aug 16 | Sep 13 | Oct 18 | Nov 15

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Spanish for Medical Professionals
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Spanish for Medical Professionals

$135

with Tara Bradley Williams, York Adult Education

Calendar Jul 1, 2023

What do you do if a patient needs your help, but you can't understand them? What if you encounter worried family members, but aren't able to reassure them that everything will be fine? Those in the medical field can easily find themselves in such situations, and you want to be prepared. Medical Spanish courses are the perfect solution. This simple and enjoyable Spanish for Medical Professionals course will give you the basic tools you need to bridge the communication gap.

With increasing numbers of Spanish-speaking patients entering the healthcare system every year, it's more crucial than ever for health professionals to learn medical Spanish. What's more, adding Spanish skills to your resume can broaden your career horizons and give you an advantage over other healthcare workers. This course skips the "touristy" topics and focuses on the basic medical Spanish phrases you really need to know in a medical setting. Whether you're new to the language or just want a refresher, this medical Spanish class can help you. ¡Vamos! (Let's go!)

Session Start Dates: Aug 16 | Sep 13 | Oct 18 | Nov 15

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Spanish for Medical Professionals II
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Spanish for Medical Professionals II

$135

with Tara Bradley Williams, York Adult Education

Calendar Jul 1, 2023

Do you feel like you have a pretty good sense of intro Spanish, but are ready to take it to the next level? This course picks up where the first course, Spanish for Medical Professionals, left off. If you didn't take the first course, no problem! This course is also for healthcare providers who already have a pretty good sense of Spanish, but just need more medical vocabulary to sharpen their skills.

You'll review the basic body parts and organs and also explore vocabulary and phrases related to insurance and expressions for patient assessments, exams, and communicating pain. You'll learn terminology found in tons of specialties, including pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, OB/GYN, radiology, orthopedics, cardiovascular, oncology, physical and occupational therapies, dermatology, dentistry, and ophthalmology. The course will even talk about terms related to diet and discharge. It's a great Spanish foundation for healthcare workers!

Session Start Dates: Aug 16 | Sep 13 | Oct 18 | Nov 15

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