Language, Communication & Culture   

This training provides participants with the practical, in-demand skills and the confidence necessary for success in pursuing either your long-term career or your educational goals. This certificate provides participants with soft skills training in key areas such as communication, teamwork, budgeting, resume writing, and job search strategies.

Completion of all 5 classes will lead to a Certificate of Completion in " Workplace Readiness".

1) Budgeting: An introductory course designed to provide learners with a foundational understanding of personal finance and basic budgeting.

2) Workplace Communications: This course provides learners with a foundational understanding of effective communication skills.

3) Teamwork: Come learn a foundational understanding of effective collaboration in group settings.

4) Resume Writing: An exploration into the fundamental principles of effective writing techniques for crafting impactful resumes.

5) Job Search Preparation: Offers introductory exploration into the fundamental principles of effective applying for and interviewing for jobs.

This is a course tailored for healthcare professionals interested in providing better care for American Sign Language (ASL) users.

This course will introduce you to Deaf culture, offering insights on how to effectively connect with ASL users. 

May be used for continuing education units (CEU's) for Nursing, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, & Chiropractic Washington State License Renewal.

Embark on an exploration of poetry, delving into the works of renowned American, British, and Chinese masters. Traverse continents and centuries, uncovering the unique voices and styles that shaped poetic traditions across the globe. Organization is thematic with each day sampling works that touch on love, sanity, cosmos, war/peace, god and more.

(1) Analyze and compare the formal structures, thematic concerns, and cultural contexts of Eastern and Western poetry.

(2) Develop critical reading skills to dissect poetic language, imagery, and symbolism.

(3) Improve confidence and ability in the art of poetic reading by exploring tone, posture, vocal projection and more.

Various traditional structures and forms such as villanelle, sestina and others will be examined. Knowledge of Mandarin not required as poems will be studied and questioned in translation by Pu tong Hua.

"We're all going to die, and we don't know when," says Rev. Bodhi Be, a mentor of the instructor and director of perhaps the only non-profit funeral home. Given that important and poignant truth, there are many things we can do to prepare ourselves and save our loved ones time and stress. In this class, we will explore legal documentation, practical considerations, relational networks, wishes for your memorial and your body's disposition, and much more. All of this information is valuable to anyone regardless of age or state of health. The class will also provide free or inexpensive tools to help you complete and maintain your end-of-life preparations.

This class is brought to us in cooperation with Edmonds College

This training provides participants with the practical, in-demand skills and the confidence necessary for success in pursuing either your long-term career or your educational goals. This certificate provides participants with soft skills training in key areas such as communication, teamwork, budgeting, resume writing, and job search strategies.

Completion of all 5 classes will lead to a Certificate of Completion in " Workplace Readiness".

1) Budgeting: An introductory course designed to provide learners with a foundational understanding of personal finance and basic budgeting.

2) Workplace Communications: This course provides learners with a foundational understanding of effective communication skills.

3) Teamwork: Come learn a foundational understanding of effective collaboration in group settings.

4) Resume Writing: An exploration into the fundamental principles of effective writing techniques for crafting impactful resumes.

5) Job Search Preparation: Offers introductory exploration into the fundamental principles of effective applying for and interviewing for jobs.

Get ready for your Italian adventure! This course is perfect for anyone planning a trip to Italy or dreaming of one in the future. You'll learn essential Italian phrases, pronunciation tips, and cultural insights to help you navigate with ease and confidence. Topics include ordering at restaurants, exploring Italy's vibrant food culture, navigating public transportation, staying safe while traveling, and mastering useful everyday expressions.

This 4-hour crash course will give students an introduction to Unity3d, a powerful and popular video game creation engine. Students will be guided through the creation of a sample 3D game and will learn about the various aspects of game design. No programming experience needed. Students will learn the basics of Unity3d: how to create scenes, place 3D objects in them, and program what those objects will do when players interact with them.

 

This training provides participants with the practical, in-demand skills and the confidence necessary for success in pursuing either your long-term career or your educational goals. This certificate provides participants with soft skills training in key areas such as communication, teamwork, budgeting, resume writing, and job search strategies.

Completion of all 5 classes will lead to a Certificate of Completion in " Workplace Readiness".

1) Budgeting: An introductory course designed to provide learners with a foundational understanding of personal finance and basic budgeting.

2) Workplace Communications: This course provides learners with a foundational understanding of effective communication skills.

3) Teamwork: Come learn a foundational understanding of effective collaboration in group settings.

4) Resume Writing: An exploration into the fundamental principles of effective writing techniques for crafting impactful resumes.

5) Job Search Preparation: Offers introductory exploration into the fundamental principles of effective applying for and interviewing for jobs.

This training provides participants with the practical, in-demand skills and the confidence necessary for success in pursuing either your long-term career or your educational goals. This certificate provides participants with soft skills training in key areas such as communication, teamwork, budgeting, resume writing, and job search strategies.

Completion of all 5 classes will lead to a Certificate of Completion in " Workplace Readiness".

1) Budgeting: An introductory course designed to provide learners with a foundational understanding of personal finance and basic budgeting.

2) Workplace Communications: This course provides learners with a foundational understanding of effective communication skills.

3) Teamwork: Come learn a foundational understanding of effective collaboration in group settings.

4) Resume Writing: An exploration into the fundamental principles of effective writing techniques for crafting impactful resumes.

5) Job Search Preparation: Offers introductory exploration into the fundamental principles of effective applying for and interviewing for jobs.

This Course is offered as a Hybrid. Students can come live in person, or join via Zoom

Storytelling is a powerful tool for nonprofits to engage audiences, evoke emotions, and drive action. In this workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of storytelling and how to apply them effectively to convey the mission, impact, and needs of their organization. Through interactive activities and discussions, attendees will gain practical skills to craft compelling narratives that inspire support and create lasting connections with stakeholders.

 

This is a course tailored for healthcare professionals interested in providing better care for American Sign Language (ASL) users.

This course will introduce you to Deaf culture, offering insights on how to effectively connect with ASL users. 

May be used for continuing education units (CEU's) for Nursing, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, & Chiropractic Washington State License Renewal.

Explore the impact of influential philosophers, tracing the development of western thinking through history as you navigate a philosophically examined life, connecting philosophical wisdom to modern ideas.

Each class session focuses on a different key area or philosopher of the modern era:

1. Intro / Fundamentals of Analytic Philosophy / Descartes / Queen Christina

2. Rationalism / Spinoza / Leibniz / Pufendorf

3. Empiricism / Newton / Locke / Berkeley / Hume

4. Kant

5. Hegel / Political Philosophy

6. Modernity / Philosophy Game