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Refunds & Withdrawals
In-Person Classes - Withdrawal/refund requests must be made by phone or email prior to the start of the class to receive a 100 percent refund. No refunds will be made after that time. Unexplained absences from class without prior communication to the instructor will result in immediate withdrawal and the student will not be refunded.
Online/Zoom Classes - Withdrawal/refund requests must be made by phone or email 24 hours or more from the start of the class to receive a 100 percent refund. For the security of the virtual classroom, refunds for online classes will not be authorized after the Zoom link has been sent.
All Classes - Full refunds will be made if Centralia College cancels the class.

Important - Zoom Links
The CE office will email Zoom links 24 hours before the class starts. Please check your spam folder before requesting a new link. If you have not received the Zoom link and the online class is fewer than 24 hours away, contact the CE office immediately at 360-623-8940. If you do not contact the CE office about the missing Zoom link before the class starts, a refund will not be provided.

Creative Aspects of Community Theater The Pirates of Penzance
Help create and experience the performance and creative aspects of community theater while developing memory and movement skills, in addition to acting experience and skills. Become part of the team (in the spotlight or behind the scenes) for our Summer musical production of the Pirates of Penzance. This class meets at the Morton Campus, 701 Airport Way, Morton, WA.

CLASS IS HELD AT CC EAST IN MORTON

Instructor Lynne Olmos
Class 15769
Seats Available 20

Dates 6/23/2025 - 8/9/2025
Time 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Days M Tu W Th

Building CNROX
Room Roxy Theater
Fee $35.00

Digital Photography Morton
An introduction to digital photography as an expressive art form. Students will explore the creative and technical requirements of digital imaging as well as examine the contributions of contemporary fine artist working in this medium. This class meets at the Morton Campus, 701 Airport Way, Morton, WA.

CLASS IS HELD AT CC EAST IN MORTON

Instructor John Holmgren
Class 15773
Seats Available 18

Dates 7/7/2025 - 8/25/2025
Time 10:30 AM - 12:35 PM
Days M

Building CNMOR
Room MOR 112
Fee $0.00

How to Use ChatGPT
Be artificially intelligent. What is ChatGPT? How do you give prompts to get the best results, write a resume with ChatGPT's help, summarize documents, write e-mails, upload photos, develop video content, and more? This short and simple 1-hour class helps you determine how ChatGPT is used, both at work and in your personal life. This is NOT a technical, ethics AI session. It's a simple, practical class on how Chat GPT AI could help someone improve their productivity and practice better time management. Good for personal enrichment and professional development.

THIS COURSE IS ONLINE
Meeting link(s) will be sent 24-48 hrs before class. Refer to the refund policy above.
Instructor Preethi Fernando
Dates 8/19/2025 - 8/19/2025
Class 15985

Room Virtual
Time 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Fee $25.00

Days Tu
Sessions 1
Seats Available 24

Intro to Medical Terminology
Medical terminology is the first step to any career in the medical field or simply to understand your familys' medical visits. No prior experience is necessary. This highly specialized language involves word building with root words, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations. You will leave with a solid foundation of medical language, as well as basic medical billing and coding terminology. After submitting and passing the open-book exam included in the workbook you receive in class, you will earn a Certificate of Completion.

THIS COURSE IS ONLINE
Meeting link(s) will be sent 24-48 hrs before class. Refer to the refund policy above.

Instructor LeeAnne Krusemark
Dates 7/9/2025 - 7/9/2025
Class 15988

Room Virtual
Time 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fee $45.00

Days W
Sessions 1
Seats Available 24

Introduction to Voiceovers
Explore the craft of voiceovers! Learn from a working voice actor. Get an inside look at their start in the industry. Discover how easy and affordable it can be to set up and work from home. You will read a script and receive coaching and performance ideas while your instructor takes notes to create a voice evaluation you will receive in a follow up call. One-time, 90 minute, 1:1, video-chat class! Learn more: http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo 18 and over. Upon registration you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class, day and time of your convenience.

THIS COURSE IS ONLINE
Meeting link(s) will be sent 24-48 hrs before class. Refer to the refund policy above.
Instructor Voices for All, LLC
Dates Arranged
Class 15991

Room Virtual
Time Arranged
Fee $49.00

Days Arranged
Sessions 1

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt covers Problem Solving and Problem Solving Workshop Facilitation! You'll learn techniques to solve everyday problems, manage your work, and how to organize and facilitate a problem solving workshop for teams or your clients. Dive deep into Lean Six Sigma project management methodology with our Green Belt course, designed to enhance your skills in facilitation and leading workshops. Topics covered include DMAIC Tools, Change Management, Facilitation Techniques, and Project Management, providing you with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills. A class project is required for course completion, allowing you to practice and demonstrate your learning. Expect approximately 40 hours of learning, including live sessions, homework, and project coaching as needed. White Belt certification or equivalent knowledge base is helpful but not mandatory. By the end of this course, you'll be prepared to lead Lean Six Sigma projects, driving significant improvements in your organization.

THIS COURSE IS ONLINE
Meeting link(s) will be sent 24-48 hrs before class. Refer to the refund policy above.
Instructor Noemi LaChapelle
Dates 8/4/2025 - 9/2/2025
Class 15999

Room Virtual
Time 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fee $1,400.00

Days M
Sessions 5
Seats Available 20

Poetry of the World
In this class, you will be able to travel through time and across the globe by reading poetry from different types, places, and different styles. Students will have the opportunity to compose their own original poetry and receive feedback throughout the class. You will learn the history of poetry, from different styles to different poets, as well as how to compose your own original poetry.

THIS COURSE IS ONLINE
Meeting link(s) will be sent 24-48 hrs before class. Refer to the refund policy above.
Instructor Myriah Barringer
Dates 7/12/2025 - 8/16/2025
Class 16015

Room Virtual
Time 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fee $55.00

Days Sa
Sessions 6
Seats Available 25

Welding as a Hobby
Welding as a Hobby is a hands-on course designed for beginners and hobbyists interested in both practical and artistic welding. Students will learn essential welding techniques, safety protocols, and equipment operation while exploring metal as a medium for creative expression. Using primarily MIG welding, participants will practice joining, cutting, and shaping metal to create functional projects and one-of-a-kind artistic pieces. This course covers fundamental design principles, different welding processes, and practical applications, making it perfect for those looking to explore metalworking as a creative and useful skill. No prior experience required.
Instructor Edward Daarud
Class 16070
Seats Available 3

Dates 7/9/2025 - 8/27/2025
Time 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days W

Building CNTEC
Room TEC 103
Fee $195.00

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