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| Class | Course Description (Class) | Last Class Date | Actual 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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| Handling Combative and Difficult Behaviors in Dementia and Alzheimers Care | This class focuses on equipping caregivers with the skills to manage combative or difficult behaviors in individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Caregivers will learn to identify the triggers behind aggressive or resistant actions, understand the emotional and cognitive challenges at play, and explore strategies for de-escalating conflicts in a compassionate and effective manner. The class will cover techniques such as calm communication, distraction, redirection, and setting appropriate boundaries, helping caregivers respond to difficult situations with confidence and empathy. Attendees will also have the opportunity to discuss real-life scenarios and gain support from others facing similar challenges. This is a free class | 2.0000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Introduction to The 6 Types of Working Genius | Do you feel satisfied, fulfilled, and energized by your work? As professionals, we’ve adapted to be able to do many things and do them well. Sometimes that work leaves us drained, frustrated, and burnt out. Do you ever wonder why? What would it take to have more days that leave us saying, "I love my job"? Join us for this session for a conversation with Lisa White, Training Specialist here at Autry Tech and Certified Facilitator for the Six Types of Working Genius. She’ll talk through the genius types, how each of them is necessary to get things done, how to leverage the geniuses of others, of Working Genius, and how to use this knowledge to impact your life for the better. Assessment is included with session, link will be forwarded to participant before class. | 1.5000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $35.00 | $50.00 | 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. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED | The First Aid and CPR AED course is for lay rescuers to respond to emergencies in the workplace or community. This course includes both the life-saving skills of CPR for Adult, Child and Infant along with general principles of First Aid. Course covers the immediate care for a medical emergency or injury by recognizing the emergency, how to call for help and how to perform skills before more advanced medical help arrives. Must pass skills test for certification. AHA certification valid for 2 years | 7.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $74.00 | $128.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver First Aid | First Aid is the immediate care for someone with a medical emergency or injury. The course will instruct general principles on how to recognize an emergency, how to call for help and how to perform skills before more advanced medical help arrives. AHA certification valid for 2 years | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $49.00 | $79.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver CPR AED | This CPR course is for lay rescuers to respond to emergencies in the workplace or community. Course includes life-saving CPR skills for adult, child and infants along with use of an AED. Must pass skills test for certification. AHA certification valid for 2 years | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $49.00 | $79.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Using ChatGPT for Excel | This class will introduce you to using ChatGPT to enhance your Excel productivity, automate tasks, and generate formulas and solutions more efficiently. | 2.0000000000 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $39.00 | $78.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Using ChatGPT for Writing | Learn how to leverage ChatGPT for improving your writing process, enhancing creativity, generating content, and refining drafts. | 2.0000000000 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $39.00 | $78.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Strengths-Based Parenting for Neurodivergent Children: ADHD, Autism & Beyond | Learn how to support neurodivergent children—including those with ADHD, autism, ODD, and other differences—through a strengths-based approach. This session will help parents, caregivers, and educators reframe neurodivergence as a set of unique abilities while providing practical positive reinforcement strategies. Gain effective communication techniques and behavior management tools to foster confidence, resilience, and success in neurodivergent children. | 2.5000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $49.00 | $98.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Neurodivergent-Affirming Strategies for School & Clinic-Based Professionals | This professional development course equips school-based and clinical professionals—including teachers, SLPs, OTs, PTs, school counselors, and medical professionals—with the tools to recognize and support neurodivergent children through affirming, evidence-based strategies. Led by an SLP specializing in autism assessment and intervention, participants will gain insight into strengths-based approaches, sensory regulation, communication differences, and behavior as communication. Learn how to integrate ADOS-2-informed observations, sensory profiles, and DSM-5 criteria into supportive interventions while earning up to 30 continuing education hours.* *CEUs not guaranteed; however, certificate of completion, course description, and learning objectives will be provided to submit to professional governing bodies. | 3.0000000000 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $299.00 | $598.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Creating Wealth | Helping countless individuals and families find financial security through life insurance, retirement and wealth-building strategies. And we can do the same for you. | 1.0000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Cybersecurity Awareness for Employees | In this interactive 3-hour course, employees will learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond to cyber threats in the workplace. This training covers common risks like phishing, ransomware, and social engineering, along with best practices for password security, safe browsing, and incident response. Participants will engage in real-world scenarios and hands-on activities to strengthen their cybersecurity awareness and protect both company and personal data. Stay informed, stay secure! | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $49.00 | $98.00 | 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 | 4.0000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $795.00 | $1140.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Instructor I (Fire & EMS) | Prepares emergency service personnel to deliver a training class from a prepared lesson plan. It is appropriate for company officers, training officers, instructors in the fire service, EMS, emergency management, or industrial fire protection. | 8.0000000000 | true | false | false | false | false | true | true | $250.00 | $415.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Sweet Creations with Lisa: "Fall-tober" Royal Icing Transfers | Learn the art of making edible decorations with royal icing! These are edible sugar images piped on to a template and left to dry. Then these sugar decorations can be used to adorn cookies, cakes, or cupcakes. Our Fall-tober theme will include Halloween, Fall, and Thanksgiving. You don't want to miss this class! | 3.0000000000 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $49.00 | $79.00 | 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. | 8.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | false | false | true | $599.00 | $1109.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Effective Resume Writing | Under the guidance of our Career Development Specialist, learn how to transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. Join us for a review of industry acknowledged do's and don'ts in resume writing. Students will have an opportunity to sign up for assistance to further develop their resume into a head turning document. | 1.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Interview Skills to Get the Job | Led by our Career Development Specialist, this course will provide instruction for enhancement of interview skills and review answering common questions to ensure confidence during an interview. Appropriate dress, mannnerisms, and approaches for a successful interview will be covered. Each student will have an opportunity to sign up for a mock interview to enhance these skills. | 1.0000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Employee Rights in the Workplace | Understanding your rights as an employee will prepare you for a career. This informative class will cover topics including discrimination, harassment, wages, family medical leave, whistle blower protections, and other employment laws that protect you as an employee. Empower yourself with knowledge to foster a fair and respectful work environment. | 1.0000000000 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Welcome Door Hanger | Sign up today with our Autry Adjunct Instructor and create your new door decoration. This class provides the materials that will be needed for your hanger. Be prepared to laugh as you paint with friends. | 3.0000000000 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $40.00 | $60.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Chad Cargill ACT Workshop | Do you need a few points on your ACT? Join Chad Cargill for this practical, hands-on instructional seminar. While in high school, Chad took the ACT 18 times and raised his score from a 19 to a 32. This seminar covers what will be on the test and how to master the techniques. It covers general ideas about the ACT as a whole and the individual sections of English, Math, Reading, and Science. This seminar is not a practical test. Seating is limited. Enroll now. | 5.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | false | true | false | $40.00 | $80.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Small Business Financials | Understanding financial statements can help business owners uncover the business successes and help with identifying customer trends. This workshop will not only explain common terms used in financial statements, but also how to interpret the data behind the numbers. This is a free class to the community. | 1.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| On the Road to Savings and Investing | Choosing the right investment options can be a pivotal part to your financial plan. In this workshop you will learn to the difference between saving and investing and the potential benefits and drawbacks of each investment. Investor’s risk tolerance, goals and time horizon will also be explained. This is a free class to the community. | 1.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Ten Important Retirement Planning Steps | Discuss the important considerations as you prepare for retirement. Learn about resources available and how to manage changes in your plan. This is a free class to the community. | 1.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| SafeLandUSA 2021 Orientacion en Espanol | El Energy Training Council, Safeland USA y Autry Technology Center se han asociado para brindar orientación en salud, seguridad y medio ambiente para la industria energética. Esta orientación de 10 horas cubrirá equipo de protección personal, conciencia del espacio confinado, seguridad contra incendios, bloqueo/etiquetado, comunicación de riesgos, conciencia ambiental, seguridad eléctrica, protección contra caídas, conciencia de H2S, abuso de sustancias y otros temas. Nuestro objetivo principal es reducir el número de accidentes evitables. Esta capacitación es obligatoria para muchas compañías petroleras. | 5.0000000000 | false | false | true | true | false | false | false | $75.00 | $150.00 | false | In Class | ||||