This course is an educational program focusing on the effects of divorce on children and families. Participants will learn about the effects of divorce on children at different ages and how to help them adjust to the changes in their lives. There will also be discussion about the impact of divorce on parents along with suggestions for healthy coping and problem solving.

*You must have a webcam and microphone to participate in this class.

This introductory workshop in Monologues & Auditioning for Theater is part of a new Theater Workshop Series. This workshop is designed for the professional or amateur actor looking to improve their skills in monologue selection, preparation and delivery at auditions.

This workshop will cover physical preparation, breaking down a piece of text quickly, how to identify and communicate efficiently: Who am I? What do I want? What am I doing to get what I want? The workshop will also cover how to effect change in your audience, how to better access emotional states, as well as monologue selection, preparation and auditioning with a monologue.

This is a hands-on learning workshop that requires a high level of participation.

The course will be co-led by the dynamic duo, Katherine Harte-DeCoux, Actor, Director, Producer, and Founder of Mortal Folly Theatre and Laura Henderson, Actor, Director, Producer, and Foley Artist.

This introductory workshop in theater is designed for the non-actor looking to explore the art of theater. This workshop will cover basic terminology, explore the roles of theater and the steps of production from writing to curtain call. This is a hands-on learning workshop that requires a high level of participation. 

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to: 

Have a basic knowledge of theater terminology

Understand the basic steps of theater production

More confidently engage in public speaking and theatrical play

This course will help leaders to improve in their evolving role and learn to build leadership skills through the use of: Feedback, Communication, Coaching, Improving, and Performance.
 

Designed for anyone in a supervisory role and the direct managers who support them. The managers receive information packets where they are familiarized with the structure of the program, and are provided with tips and suggestions for coaching the supervisor through the core sessions that supervisors will complete.

Supervisors will attend five sessions designed to increase their leadership skills. Between sessions, participants are asked to apply their skills, on the job, that were discussed in the prior session. The supervisor's direct manager should meet with them between sessions to coach them in applying the concepts taught in class.

In today's challenging business climate, many employers are faced with the need to have their employees be capable of performing new or multiple job functions. As personnel shift to accommodate business needs, it is essential to have staff understand the importance of safety and health management and the underlying effect it has on business.

In three days this fundamentals course offers the resources and tools to create or enhance an effective safety and health management system, a review of the MIOSHA Act, and highlights of many key General Industry Safety and Health Standards.

Topics include elements of a comprehensive safety and health system, recordkeeping, accident investigations, inspections and citations, written program requirements, introduction to industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, bloodborne infectious diseases (BIDs), eyewash and first aid requirements, ergonomics, hazard recognition, and machine guarding.

** You must have a webcam, microphone, and speakers to participate in this class.

This one day seminar will thoroughly discuss the requirements of MIOSHA Part 85, Control of Hazardous Energy Sources. Topics include: a complete review and interpretations of the standard; lockout and tagout requirements; minor tool change exceptions; energy control procedures and exceptions; periodic inspections; and employee training. Interactive discussions and exercises have been designed to enforce the concepts presented.

** You must have a webcam, microphone, and speakers to participate in this class.

An intensive 36-hour program incorporates lectures, discussions and tests to learn the HR body of knowledge. It is designed primarily for HR professionals seeking HR certification. The course materials utilized are the Human Resource Certification Preparation (HRCP) learning system. Some of the features and benefits include:

-Five modules correlating with the Body of Knowledge
-More than 600 HR QuickStudy Flash Cards color-coded for each module
-Online practice tests with over 800 questions
- Interactive discussions about real-life situations faced by HR professionals

By attending the course, participants will benefit from:

Experienced instructors
Opportunities to network and learn from your peers
A dynamic classroom environment that helps you stay on track