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| Course Description (Class) | Class End Date/Time | Class Start Date/Time | Hours Per Meeting | Sunday? | Monday? | Tuesday? | Wednesday? | Thursday? | Friday? | Saturday? | In District Cost | Out of District Cost | Training On Demand | Content URL | Session Format | ||
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| Freezer Meals For Busy Families | In this hands-on make and take class, participants will prepare three family-friendly freezer meals designed to save time on busy weeknights. Learn simple meal prep strategies, proper food storage techniques, and tips for cooking meals straight from the freezer. Each participant will assemble, package, and take home three ready-to-freeze meals, making dinner easier and less stressful for the week ahead. Perfect for busy families looking to simplify mealtime while still serving delicious, home-cooked meals. | 4 | false | false | false | false | false | false | true | $99 | $158 | false | In Class | ||||
| Hot Tools Hair Tips | Tired of struggling to create the perfect beach waves or fighting with your hot tools? In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to use straighteners, wands, and curling irons safely while protecting your hair from heat damage. Bring your favorite tools and enjoy an evening of tips, tricks, and techniques to style your hair like a pro. | 2 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $40 | $80 | false | In Class | ||||
| Hair Braiding Basics | Learn how to create beautiful braids that go beyond the basics! In this class, you’ll practice on yourself or a partner as you master classic styles like the three-strand, French, and Dutch braid, along with fresh new trends such as bubble and dragon braids. Whether you’re getting ready for everyday wear, a special event, or just want to try something new, you’ll leave with the skills to braid with style. | 3 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $40 | $80 | false | In Class | ||||
| Scroll to Success: Building Clientele with Social Media | Take your business to the next level by learning how to use social media to attract and keep clients. In this hands-on class, you’ll explore Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok while practicing how to post engaging content, write eye-catching captions, and grow your audience. By the end of the day, you’ll have the tools and confidence to create posts that get noticed and turn followers into loyal customers. | 3 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $49 | $98 | false | In Class | ||||
| Viral Styles: TikTok Hair Hacks | Stay up to date with the latest TikTok-inspired hair trends! In this class, you’ll learn how to style slick backs, create heatless curls, and explore other trending looks making waves online. Perfect for anyone who wants quick, modern styles for everyday wear or special occasions, you’ll leave with fresh techniques you can easily try on your own hair. | 3 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $40 | $80 | false | In Class | ||||
| Makeup 101: Mature Skin | Discover the best tips and tricks for applying makeup to aging skin in this fun, hands-on class. Designed for individuals over 40, you’ll learn techniques and tools to create a fresh, everyday look that highlights your natural beauty. Bring your makeup bag, arrive with a clean face, and enjoy an evening of self-care while learning how to pamper yourself with confidence. | 3 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $40 | $80 | false | In Class | ||||
| Moms in Business Series | This three-part series is designed for moms who are thinking about starting a business or are in the very early stages of building one—while balancing the realities of family life. Participants will begin by learning the essential first steps to turn an idea into a business, including clarifying goals, understanding basic requirements, and identifying helpful local and online resources. The series then moves into defining who you are as a business owner, helping you explore your brand and business identity through values, messaging, and consistency so your business feels authentic and connects with the right customers. Finally, moms will gain clarity and confidence around business finances by learning the basics of income, expenses, and profit, and how these numbers support everyday business decisions—without needing a finance background. By the end of the series, participants will have a stronger foundation, greater confidence, and practical tools to move their business forward. | 2 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $0 | $0 | false | In Class | ||||
| Moms in Business Series | This three-part series is designed for moms who are thinking about starting a business or are in the very early stages of building one—while balancing the realities of family life. Participants will begin by learning the essential first steps to turn an idea into a business, including clarifying goals, understanding basic requirements, and identifying helpful local and online resources. The series then moves into defining who you are as a business owner, helping you explore your brand and business identity through values, messaging, and consistency so your business feels authentic and connects with the right customers. Finally, moms will gain clarity and confidence around business finances by learning the basics of income, expenses, and profit, and how these numbers support everyday business decisions—without needing a finance background. By the end of the series, participants will have a stronger foundation, greater confidence, and practical tools to move their business forward. | 2 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $0 | $0 | false | In Class | ||||
| Moms in Business Series | This three-part series is designed for moms who are thinking about starting a business or are in the very early stages of building one—while balancing the realities of family life. Participants will begin by learning the essential first steps to turn an idea into a business, including clarifying goals, understanding basic requirements, and identifying helpful local and online resources. The series then moves into defining who you are as a business owner, helping you explore your brand and business identity through values, messaging, and consistency so your business feels authentic and connects with the right customers. Finally, moms will gain clarity and confidence around business finances by learning the basics of income, expenses, and profit, and how these numbers support everyday business decisions—without needing a finance background. By the end of the series, participants will have a stronger foundation, greater confidence, and practical tools to move their business forward. | 2 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $0 | $0 | false | In Class | ||||
| Farm and Ranch Record Keeping | Learn the basics of sound record keeping needed on your Farm or Ranch today. Know the value of financial and production records that can help you make better sound financial and production decisions for your operation in the future. Get the tools you will need to help you build those records through examples of traditional record books, excel spreadsheets or apps. | 2 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $0 | $0 | false | In Class | ||||
| Assistance with Hay Testing | Too busy to get your hay tested? Let our Agribusiness Specialist come to your field within our District and get the hay samples for you. He will even drop the samples off at the OSU Extension office to save you time. | 2 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $0 | $0 | false | In Class | ||||
| Tax Prep for Farmers and Ranchers | Navigating taxes in agriculture requires specialized knowledge. This course is designed to help farmers and ranchers understand the unique tax rules that apply to agricultural businesses. Topics include income reporting, deductible expenses, depreciation of equipment, livestock sales, disaster-related tax provisions, and understanding Schedule F. Whether you’re filing your own taxes or working with a professional, this class will give you the tools to maximize deductions and stay compliant with current tax laws. | 2 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $0 | $0 | false | In Class | ||||
| Master OneDrive & SharePoint Sync | The Productivity Power Series-Stop emailing attachments. Learn how to co-edit, auto-save, and collaborate in real-time using Teams’ deep integration with OneDrive and SharePoint — all without leaving your chat. | 2 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $29 | $58 | false | In Class | ||||
| Find Anything in Teams in 30 Seconds or Less | The Productivity Power Series-Lost a file? Can’t find that message? Master Teams’ hidden search tricks, filters, and shortcuts to locate anything — chats, files, people, channels — faster than your next coffee sip. | 2 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $29 | $58 | false | In Class | ||||
| Schedule Smarter, Not Harder | The Productivity Power Series-Send messages at 4 AM without waking anyone. Leverage scheduled sends and draft workflows to communicate on your time, respect others’ hours, and boost productivity like a pro. | 2 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $29 | $58 | false | In Class | ||||
| Master Microsoft Bookings for Effortless Scheduling | The Productivity Power Series-Stop the back-and-forth. Set up, customize, and automate client or team appointments with Microsoft Bookings — so you spend less time scheduling and more time doing. | 2 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $29 | $58 | false | In Class | ||||
| Supporting Independence | Supporting Independence focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations. | 2 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $0 | $0 | false | In Class | ||||
| Security Guard IV Firearms | Use either a revolver or a semiautomatic pistol, but not both, in a single class. To complete the training with both types of handguns, you need to enroll twice. You will need a duty style holster, belt, three magazines, magazine pouch and 450 to 500 rounds of ammunition. Reloaded ammo is not allowed to be used in this course. Instruction fulfills the CLEET Armed License Training requirement for the type of weapon used. Price includes first attempt at written certification test. | 9 | false | false | false | false | false | false | true | $649 | $1213 | false | In Class | ||||
| Excel 2021/365 Level 1 | What is the point of Excel Level 1? Level 1 is about familiarization with and exposure to the Excel ecosystem. Where are the basic options I am going to need, more than just the data entry? In the first of three level classes of three evening sessions each, we learn to navigate the workbook and the work sheet. Then, it is off to using shortcuts. The shortcuts in level speed up the repetitive tasks, like copy and paste. Next, the beginning of what a formula Is and how they work. We explore the shallow end of the functions included in Excel and how to incorporate them into our formulas. With two main areas left, look and feel, the learning goes to formatting the document. Making it appealing to the eye of your audience. Finally, we share some of the options that can be used to streamline the whole process. You should expect to at the least be familiar with Excel and to have increased your data throughput speed. All this information peppered with some history of and personal anecdotes that help to bring down some of the steepness from your learning curve. This class covers the NEW Microsoft 2021 updates. | 3 | false | true | false | true | false | false | false | $109 | $196 | false | In Class | ||||
| Introduction to Soldering | Imagine a beginner soldering class where you’re not just learning a new skill but opening doors to a world of possibilities. In this class, you’ll gain the ability to repair and customize your own electronics, empowering you to tackle DIY projects with confidence. Whether you’re interested in prototyping new inventions, extending the life of your gadgets, or even contributing to sustainability by reducing electronic waste, soldering offers invaluable practical skills. Plus, you’ll connect with a community of like-minded creators, all while enjoying the satisfaction of bringing your own projects to life. This class is the first step towards mastering a skill that’s as rewarding as it is practical, with endless opportunities for growth and creativity. | 3 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $59 | $98 | false | In Class | ||||
| FrontLine Leadership: 10 Part Series | Front Line Leadership is a flexible, 10-module program that provides new and current supervisors and managers with a toolkit of practical communication and employee development tools that reduce conflict, improve employee performance, and enhance team effectiveness. Leaders learn to deliver clear direction, coach employees, and provide effective feedback. The ultimate goal of the training is to enable leaders to create work environments that foster employee engagement, improve performance, and increase employee satisfaction. Modules consists of the following 10 Lessons: 1 - Role of the leader 2 - Managing Different Personalities 3 - Motivating & Engaging Employees 4 - Teamwork & Collaboration 5 - Communication Effectiveness 6 - Managing Performance I 7 - Managing Performance II 8 - Coaching for Commitment 9 - Managing Conflict 10 - Managing Change Class is every 2 weeks. | 4 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $895 | $1265 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED | Learn how to save a life with this hands-on First Aid and CPR course! Designed for everyday people, this class teaches CPR for adults, children, and infants, how to use an AED, and how to help someone who is choking or injured. You’ll also learn how to handle common emergencies like burns, cuts, and sudden illness. Ideal for parents, teachers, babysitters, and employees in safety-sensitive jobs who need basic emergency response training. No medical experience needed—just a desire to be prepared. Earn your American Heart Association certification upon completion of skills test. | 7 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $74 | $128 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED | Learn how to save a life with this hands-on First Aid and CPR course! Designed for everyday people, this class teaches CPR for adults, children, and infants, how to use an AED, and how to help someone who is choking or injured. You’ll also learn how to handle common emergencies like burns, cuts, and sudden illness. Ideal for parents, teachers, babysitters, and employees in safety-sensitive jobs who need basic emergency response training. No medical experience needed—just a desire to be prepared. Earn your American Heart Association certification upon completion of skills test. | 7 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $74 | $128 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED | Learn how to save a life with this hands-on First Aid and CPR course! Designed for everyday people, this class teaches CPR for adults, children, and infants, how to use an AED, and how to help someone who is choking or injured. You’ll also learn how to handle common emergencies like burns, cuts, and sudden illness. Ideal for parents, teachers, babysitters, and employees in safety-sensitive jobs who need basic emergency response training. No medical experience needed—just a desire to be prepared. Earn your American Heart Association certification upon completion of skills test. | 7 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $74 | $128 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED | Learn how to save a life with this hands-on First Aid and CPR course! Designed for everyday people, this class teaches CPR for adults, children, and infants, how to use an AED, and how to help someone who is choking or injured. You’ll also learn how to handle common emergencies like burns, cuts, and sudden illness. Ideal for parents, teachers, babysitters, and employees in safety-sensitive jobs who need basic emergency response training. No medical experience needed—just a desire to be prepared. Earn your American Heart Association certification upon completion of skills test. | 7 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $74 | $128 | false | In Class | ||||