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  • AI-Optimized Resumes & Cover Letters
  • Fee: $25.00
    Dates: 5/11/2026 - 5/11/2026
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Ilwaco
    Building: Columbia Education Center (opens in new tab)
    Room: 107
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Use AI as a "writing partner" to tailor resumes for specific job descriptions. The course demonstrates how tools like Teal or ChatGPT highlight relevant experience and ensure resumes pass through automated Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

    This class session is part of the course series, Navigating Your Career with AI. Enroll in this class or the whole series at a discount.

 

  • AI-Optimized Resumes & Cover Letters
  • Fee: $25.00
    Dates: 5/15/2026 - 5/15/2026
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Grays Harbor College
    Building: Schermer Building (opens in new tab)
    Room: 4120
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Use AI as a "writing partner" to tailor resumes for specific job descriptions. The course demonstrates how tools like Teal or ChatGPT highlight relevant experience and ensure resumes pass through automated Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

    This class session is part of the course series, Navigating Your Career with AI. Enroll in this class or the whole series at a discount.

 

  • Career Confidence: Employment Essentials
  • Fee: $0.00
    Dates: 5/6/2026 - 5/27/2026
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 4
    Location: Raymond
    Building: Riverview Education Center (opens in new tab)
    Room: 110
    Instructor: Nelia Woods

    Closed shop door with signs reading "We are Hiring" and "Apply Today"Build the confidence and practical skills needed to take the next step in your career. In this hands-on course, participants will learn how to create a clear and effective resume, practice interview techniques, and explore strategies for conducting a successful job search. Guided activities will also include journaling and goal-setting exercises designed to help clarify personal strengths, identify career goals, and develop a focused plan for moving forward. Whether you are entering the workforce, returning after time away, or seeking a new direction, this class offers supportive guidance and practical tools to help you approach your job search with confidence.

    Thanks to generous sponsorship by Alliance for a Better Community, this course is offered free of charge.

 

  • Customer Management & Organization
  • Fee: $25.00
    Dates: 5/18/2026 - 5/18/2026
    Times: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Ilwaco
    Building: Columbia Education Center (opens in new tab)
    Room: 107
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Learn about affordable or free CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tools to prevent clients from falling through the cracks. The class covers tracking leads, automating follow-up reminders, and maintaining organized contact lists while focusing on business growth.

    This class session is part of the course series, Digital Tools for Small Business Success. Enroll in this class or the whole series at a discount.

 

  • Customer Management & Organization
  • Fee: $25.00
    Dates: 5/22/2026 - 5/22/2026
    Times: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Grays Harbor College
    Building: Schermer Building (opens in new tab)
    Room: 4120
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Learn about affordable or free CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tools to prevent clients from falling through the cracks. The class covers tracking leads, automating follow-up reminders, and maintaining organized contact lists while focusing on business growth.

    This class session is part of the course series, Digital Tools for Small Business Success. Enroll in this class or the whole series at a discount.

 

  • Digital Networking & Online Presence
  • Fee: $25.00
    Dates: 5/29/2026 - 5/29/2026
    Times: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Grays Harbor College
    Building: Schermer Building (opens in new tab)
    Room: 4120
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Build professional networks in the digital age through optimized LinkedIn profiles, effective outreach emails, and connections with local networking groups online. The class covers etiquette in digital professional spaces to foster lasting connections.

    This class session is part of the course series, Digital Tools for Small Business Success. Enroll in this class or the whole series at a discount.

 

  • Digital Networking & Online Presence
  • Fee: $25.00
    Dates: 6/1/2026 - 6/1/2026
    Times: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Ilwaco
    Building: Columbia Education Center (opens in new tab)
    Room: 107
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Build professional networks in the digital age through optimized LinkedIn profiles, effective outreach emails, and connections with local networking groups online. The class covers etiquette in digital professional spaces to foster lasting connections.

    This class session is part of the course series, Digital Tools for Small Business Success. Enroll in this class or the whole series at a discount.

 

  • Digital Profiles: LinkedIn & Handshake
  • Fee: $25.00
    Dates: 5/29/2026 - 5/29/2026
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Grays Harbor College
    Building: Schermer Building (opens in new tab)
    Room: 4120
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Online profiles often serve as first interviews. The course teaches using AI for compelling "About" sections, keyword-optimized headlines, and professional presence on LinkedIn and Handshake that attracts recruiters.

    This class session is part of the course series, Navigating Your Career with AI. Enroll in this class or the whole series at a discount.

 

  • Digital Profiles: LinkedIn & Handshake
  • Fee: $25.00
    Dates: 6/1/2026 - 6/1/2026
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Ilwaco
    Building: Columbia Education Center (opens in new tab)
    Room: 107
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Online profiles often serve as first interviews. The course teaches using AI for compelling "About" sections, keyword-optimized headlines, and professional presence on LinkedIn and Handshake that attracts recruiters.

    This class session is part of the course series, Navigating Your Career with AI. Enroll in this class or the whole series at a discount.

 

 

 

  • File Sharing & Secure Cloud Storage
  • Fee: $25.00
    Dates: 6/5/2026 - 6/5/2026
    Times: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Grays Harbor College
    Building: Schermer Building (opens in new tab)
    Room: 4120
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Safe and efficient document storage using Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud for personal and business needs. Topics include folder organization, sharing permissions, password protection, and accessing files from any device.

    This class session is part of the course series, Digital Tools for Small Business Success. Enroll in this class or the whole series at a discount.

 

  • File Sharing & Secure Cloud Storage
  • Fee: $25.00
    Dates: 6/8/2026 - 6/8/2026
    Times: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Ilwaco
    Building: Columbia Education Center (opens in new tab)
    Room: 107
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Safe and efficient document storage using Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud for personal and business needs. Topics include folder organization, sharing permissions, password protection, and accessing files from any device.

    This class session is part of the course series, Digital Tools for Small Business Success. Enroll in this class or the whole series at a discount.

 

  • Flagger Certification
  • Fee: $125.00
    Dates: 4/24/2026 - 4/24/2026
    Times: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Grays Harbor College
    Building: 800 Building (opens in new tab)
    Room: 802
    Instructor: Andrea Pollard

    Flagger holding a stop sign on a roadReceive your certification at this one-day training event.

    The flagger training course is uses the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) curriculum. It will give you the opportunity to work as a certified flagger and be listed on the National Flagger Database. You'll earn a certification valid for three (3) years in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, as well as a national certification that will allow you to work in all other states.

    As a trained flagger, you will be able to establish proper warning and traffic control in a work zone to assure the safety of workers and to ensure traffic moves safely and consistently.

    Registration fee includes book, test, and flagger certification cards.

    Course Requirements

    • Must be 18 years of age at the time of the class.
    • Must have picture ID to present on the day of class.
    • Must pass test with 80% or better to obtain certification. Must pay in full to retake.
    • Must arrive no later than 7:55 am to be admitted. Entrance is prohibited after 8:00 am.

     

    PLEASE NOTE: Each attendee for this class needs their own email address in order to be added to the ATSSA flagger database. Duplicate emails during the registration process will not be accepted.

    Good to Know
    Grays Harbor College cannot provide replacement cards. If you lose your flagger card, call 1-800-272-8772 + 0 (or email customerservice@attsa.com) for the customer service representative. You will need to tell the representative you took the Washington class. There is a card replacement fee of $10 per card. WA cards are good in WA, OR, ID, and MT. ATSSA cards are good in all states except WA and OR.

 

  • Interview Prep with AI Coaching
  • Fee: $25.00
    Dates: 6/5/2026 - 6/5/2026
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Grays Harbor College
    Building: Schermer Building (opens in new tab)
    Room: 4120
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Overcome interview anxiety by practicing with AI tools that provide real-time feedback on speaking pace and confidence. The class also covers using AI to research company history and culture for thorough interview preparation.

    This class session is part of the course series, Navigating Your Career with AI. Enroll in this class or the whole series at a discount.

 

  • Interview Prep with AI Coaching
  • Fee: $25.00
    Dates: 6/8/2026 - 6/8/2026
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Ilwaco
    Building: Columbia Education Center (opens in new tab)
    Room: 107
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Overcome interview anxiety by practicing with AI tools that provide real-time feedback on speaking pace and confidence. The class also covers using AI to research company history and culture for thorough interview preparation.

    This class session is part of the course series, Navigating Your Career with AI. Enroll in this class or the whole series at a discount.

 

  • Making a Living Where You Live: Turning Skills and Resources into Income
  • Fee: $35.00
    Dates: 5/1/2026 - 5/1/2026
    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Ilwaco
    Building: Columbia Education Center (opens in new tab)
    Room: 101
    Instructor: Paige Coleman

    Woman writing in a notebook with an open laptop on her lap.This course is designed for people interested in creating or supplementing income using the skills, interests, and resources they already have. With a focus on rural and coastal communities, participants will explore practical ways to identify opportunities close to home—such as services, small-scale business ideas, seasonal work, or side income—without needing to start a large business or make major investments.

    Topics include identifying personal skills and assets, understanding local demand, simple pricing and budgeting, and taking first steps toward testing an idea. The course emphasizes realistic, place-based approaches that fit the rhythms of coastal living.

    Scholarships are available through the Pacific County Economic Development Council for the Ilwaco session. Email info@pacificcountyedc.org for the application.

 

  • Making a Living Where You Live: Turning Skills and Resources into Income
  • Fee: $0.00
    Dates: 5/8/2026 - 5/8/2026
    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Raymond
    Building: Riverview Education Center (opens in new tab)
    Room: 110
    Instructor: Paige Coleman

    Woman writing in a notebook with an open laptop on her lap.This course is designed for people interested in creating or supplementing income using the skills, interests, and resources they already have. With a focus on rural and coastal communities, participants will explore practical ways to identify opportunities close to home—such as services, small-scale business ideas, seasonal work, or side income—without needing to start a large business or make major investments.

    Topics include identifying personal skills and assets, understanding local demand, simple pricing and budgeting, and taking first steps toward testing an idea. The course emphasizes realistic, place-based approaches that fit the rhythms of coastal living.

    Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Alliance for a Better Community, this course is offered free of charge.

 

  • Managing Facebook & Instagram for Business
  • Fee: $25.00
    Dates: 6/12/2026 - 6/12/2026
    Times: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Grays Harbor College
    Building: Schermer Building (opens in new tab)
    Room: 4120
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Mastering Meta Business Suite for busy business owners. The course covers scheduling posts in advance, responding professionally to customer messages, and interpreting basic Insights to understand follower engagement.

    This class session is part of the course series, Digital Tools for Small Business Success. Enroll in this class or the whole series at a discount.

 

  • Managing Facebook & Instagram for Business
  • Fee: $25.00
    Dates: 6/15/2026 - 6/15/2026
    Times: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Ilwaco
    Building: Columbia Education Center (opens in new tab)
    Room: 107
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Mastering Meta Business Suite for busy business owners. The course covers scheduling posts in advance, responding professionally to customer messages, and interpreting basic Insights to understand follower engagement.

    This class session is part of the course series, Digital Tools for Small Business Success. Enroll in this class or the whole series at a discount.

 

  • Modern Productivity: AI in Office & Google
  • Fee: $25.00
    Dates: 5/11/2026 - 5/11/2026
    Times: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Ilwaco
    Building: Columbia Education Center (opens in new tab)
    Room: 107
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Explore AI features integrated into everyday tools. The course demonstrates how to use AI assistance in Google Docs and Microsoft Word to draft emails, summarize meeting notes, and work with spreadsheets more efficiently. Discussion of when free tools are sufficient versus when paid options may be beneficial.

    This class session is part of the course series, Digital Tools for Small Business Success. Enroll in this class session or the whole series at a discount.

 

  • Modern Productivity: AI in Office & Google
  • Fee: $25.00
    Dates: 5/15/2026 - 5/15/2026
    Times: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Grays Harbor College
    Building: Schermer Building (opens in new tab)
    Room: 4120
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Explore AI features integrated into everyday tools. The course demonstrates how to use AI assistance in Google Docs and Microsoft Word to draft emails, summarize meeting notes, and work with spreadsheets more efficiently. Discussion of when free tools are sufficient versus when paid options may be beneficial.

    This class session is part of the course series, Digital Tools for Small Business Success. Enroll in this class session or the whole series at a discount.

 

  • Navigating Your Career with AI (FULL SERIES)
  • Fee: $80.00
    Dates: 5/11/2026 - 6/8/2026
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 4
    Location: Ilwaco
    Building: Columbia Education Center (opens in new tab)
    Room: 107
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Illustration of computer circuits in the shape of a brainEnroll in one class session or all four sessions of the series at a discount. In Navigating Your Career with AI, you’ll use practical AI tools to build tailored, ATS-optimized resumes and cover letters that stand out in today’s hiring systems. You’ll identify skill gaps and explore training pathways to advance your career, strengthen your professional presence on LinkedIn and Handshake, and learn how to research companies strategically using AI-powered insights. The course also includes guided interview practice with AI feedback to help you refine your responses, improve presentation, and build confidence. Whether you’re entering the workforce, changing careers, or aiming for advancement, you’ll leave with polished materials, smarter strategies, and a competitive edge.

    This course series includes these class sessions:

    Note: No class Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day

 

  • Navigating Your Career with AI (FULL SERIES)
  • Fee: $80.00
    Dates: 5/15/2026 - 6/5/2026
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 4
    Location: Grays Harbor College
    Building: Schermer Building (opens in new tab)
    Room: 4120
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Illustration of computer circuits in the shape of a brainEnroll in one class session or all four sessions of the series at a discount. In Navigating Your Career with AI, you’ll use practical AI tools to build tailored, ATS-optimized resumes and cover letters that stand out in today’s hiring systems. You’ll identify skill gaps and explore training pathways to advance your career, strengthen your professional presence on LinkedIn and Handshake, and learn how to research companies strategically using AI-powered insights. The course also includes guided interview practice with AI feedback to help you refine your responses, improve presentation, and build confidence. Whether you’re entering the workforce, changing careers, or aiming for advancement, you’ll leave with polished materials, smarter strategies, and a competitive edge.

    This course series includes these class sessions:

 

  • Skills Mapping & Career Training
  • Fee: $25.00
    Dates: 5/18/2026 - 5/18/2026
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Ilwaco
    Building: Columbia Education Center (opens in new tab)
    Room: 107
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Use AI to chart your next career move. The class teaches analyzing job postings to identify specific skills needed for promotion or career transitions, then discovering affordable online resources to acquire those skills efficiently.

    This class session is part of the course series, Navigating Your Career with AI. Enroll in this class or the whole series at a discount.

 

  • Skills Mapping & Career Training
  • Fee: $25.00
    Dates: 5/22/2026 - 5/22/2026
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Grays Harbor College
    Building: Schermer Building (opens in new tab)
    Room: 4120
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Use AI to chart your next career move. The class teaches analyzing job postings to identify specific skills needed for promotion or career transitions, then discovering affordable online resources to acquire those skills efficiently.

    This class session is part of the course series, Navigating Your Career with AI. Enroll in this class or the whole series at a discount.

 

  • Web and Social Media Basics for Businesses
  • Fee: $25.00
    Dates: 5/4/2026 - 5/4/2026
    Times: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Ilwaco
    Building: Columbia Education Center (opens in new tab)
    Room: 107
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Identify which digital platforms truly matter for business operations. This class compares website builders versus social media pages to help business owners decide where to invest time and energy. Creating professional-looking digital "storefronts" within budget constraints.

    This class session is part of the course series, Digital Tools for Small Business Success. Enroll in this class session or the whole series at a discount.

 

  • Web and Social Media Basics for Businesses
  • Fee: $25.00
    Dates: 5/8/2026 - 5/8/2026
    Times: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Grays Harbor College
    Building: Schermer Building (opens in new tab)
    Room: 4120
    Instructor: Lynn Westfall

    Identify which digital platforms truly matter for business operations. This class compares website builders versus social media pages to help business owners decide where to invest time and energy. Creating professional-looking digital "storefronts" within budget constraints.

    This class session is part of the course series, Digital Tools for Small Business Success. Enroll in this class session or the whole series at a discount.

 

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