Your Workplace, Your Employees and the Law (Online) Designed for non-lawyers, this course provides business owners, managers, supervisors, and HR professionals with a roadmap for effectively handling complicated employee-related issues that affect the legal-prone work environment of today. Each class contains guidelines, step-bystep compliance instructions, and practical leadership skills, methods and techniques that are proven techniques for successfully managing employees and for complying with state and federal workplace laws. For information and to register, go to yougotclass.org/index.cfm/nmc. 4 weeks, Oct. 5-30 Registration Deadline: Oct. 9 Access anytime Instructor: Lupe McElroy $195

Basic Programming Concepts (Online) If you wish to communicate technically with programming teams or wish to code a bit yourself, this is for you. A lot of programming languages are very similar, and knowing what is common between all programming languages will help non-programmers communicate more efficiently with programmers. If you are an aspiring programmer, this course will help you get started or transition into any programming language. This course can be taken as part of a certificate. For information and to register, go to yougotclass.org/index.cfm/nmc. 4 weeks, Oct. 5-30 Registration Deadline: Oct. 9 Access anytime Instructor: Marcus Lander $195 Collaborative Management (Online) Whether you manage or lead people, collaborative skills are essential to help harness the energy of groups and teams for maximum performance and productivity. Learn to gain participation quickly, get input and buy-in for building consensus and plan for cooperation to get crucial projects completed. Explore the principles of collaborative management and gain insight on how to expand your collaborative skills for the success of your team or organization. For information and to register, go to yougotclass.org/index.cfm/nmc. 4 weeks, Oct. 5-30 Registration Deadline: Oct. 9 Access anytime Instructor: Joyce Odidison $245 NMC partners with Ed2Go to offer a wide variety of online courses. Search by topic and view the classes at nmc.edu/ees-online. Popular classes include: Accounting Fundamentals Learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, and how to analyze and record financial transactions. $119 A to Z Grant Writing Series Learn how to research and develop relationships with potential funding sources, organize grant writing campaigns, and prepare proposals. $195 Introduction to Interior Design Explore a career in interior design as you learn how to transform living spaces into beautiful and functional rooms. $119 Discover Sign Language Discover the fun of learning sign language and using your hands to communicate. $119 Effective Business Writing Improve your career prospects by learning how to develop powerful written documents that draw readers in and keep them motivated to continue to the end. $119 Become A Veterinary Assistant A practicing veterinarian prepares you to work in a veterinary office or hospital. $119

When I started my college journey, I was completely undecided on what path to take. Out of curiosity, I signed up for the UAS (drones) class and discovered a passion for technology but a dislike of gravity. However, piloting an underwater ROV doesn’t require fighting gravity. This led to enrolling in NMC’s bachelor’s degree in Marine Technology.

Just one? If I had to pick, it would be my work on the Hardy Dam project. The report I wrote provided me the opportunity to present our findings to our client and Marine Technology led to our program being granted $50,000 towards new equipment! This resulted in me being invited to present at the Underwater Intervention conference in New Orleans, where I met various industry professionals, one of which set me up with my summer Marine Technology internship. Marine Technology student, Kelly Smith, pictured on left

My internship this summer has me relocating to Buffalo, NY where I will work on various projects for one of the industry’s leading companies. My first project will be in California performing a long tunnel inspection using an ROV. With this degree, you can choose to work offshore, in an office, or a combination of both.

The greatest aspect of our program is that class sizes are small and you work closely with all of your instructors. Be active, ask questions, and get to know your instructors and they will be your biggest advocates. And work tirelessly to get the best opportunities for your future career.

Computer and Internet Basics (Online) Computers are fun! Learn the essential skills required to use a computer, including accessing software and data through the desktop and maintaining files and folders. You will also spend time learning about the World Wide Web, email and search engines. This is a great first online course to help you become comfortable with learning on this platform. This course requires a Windows PC or a Mac with a Windows partition. You will need an NMC ID and Password before the first class--available through NMC Help Desk (231) 995-3020. Course may also be taken for academic credit as CIT 122A. Technology requirement: computer with internet access and the capacity for word processing and video chat (a telephone or smartphone can also be used for the Zoom meetings). 8 weeks, Oct. 20-Dec. 12 Instructor: David Hosler $199 Computer Skills for the Workplace (Online) Most jobs today require a working knowledge of certain computer skills. This online course is a great introduction to Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 2016 software needed to survive and prosper in the fast-changing workplace of today. For more information or to register go to www.nmc. edu/ees-online and click on Ed2Go Selections.

6-week course offered each month $119

Introduction to Microsoft Project (Online) Discover how to effectively plan, implement, and control projects using Microsoft Project. Use it to think through and organize project details, plan a schedule, sequence tasks, assign resources and costs, track progress, and revise your project plan. Learn how to share your plan with clients and co-workers. Advanced courses available. For more information or to register go to www.nmc. edu/ees-online and click on Ed2Go Selections.

6-week course offered each month $119

Introduction to PC Troubleshooting (Online) Dive under the hood of your PC! You will go step-by-step through typical hardware and operating system problems encountered by technicians. Learn troubleshooting techniques to decipher problems and gain the skills you need to solve them. Then find out how to maintain and optimize a Windows PC. For more information or to register go to www.nmc.edu/eesonline and click on Ed2Go Selections.

6-week course offered each month $119 Introduction to Python 3 Programming (Online) The Python programming language was developed to provide an easy and understandable way to create code – it contains the same basic structures as other languages, and offers unique functionality that makes your life as a programmer easier. Learn to create basic programming structures including decisions and loops. Then move to more advanced topics such as object-oriented programming with classes and exceptions. Explore unique Python data structures such as tuples and dictionaries. Learn how to create Python programs with graphic elements that range from simple circles and squares to graphical user interface (GUI) objects like buttons and labels. Get the skill and confidence to write simple scripts, full programs, or graphical user interfaces. For more information or to register go to www.nmc.edu/ ees-online and click on Ed2Go Selections.

6-week course offered each month $119

Introduction to C++ Programming (Online) Here is your chance to learn how to program the easy way in C++. Introduction to C++ Programming is a project-oriented course taught by a master programming instructor and published author. You will get right to programming in this course--even if you have no prior programming experience! Before you know it, you will be putting together programs, and you will see how easy computer programming really is. For more information or to register go to www.nmc. edu/ees-online and click on Ed2Go Selections.

6-week course offered each month $119

Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone (Livestream) Learn how to use your iPhone to its fullest potential. From identifying function buttons and settings, to using Safari to access the internet and everything in between, you will discover tips and techniques to get the most out of this powerful smartphone. Have your fully charged iPhone on hand so that you can practice at the same time. Not only will you be able to see instructor Steve Stanton’s face as he talks you through the curriculum, he will have a special camera set up to show you what everything looks like up close on an iPhone. This is a popular class that Steve has reimagined specifically for the Zoom environment. You are three one-hour sessions away from being a much more confident iPhone user!

2 Tues., Sept. 29 & Oct. 6 1-2:30 p.m. Instructor: Steve Stanton $49 More iPhone (Livestream) Build on the skills you gained in the first iPhone course. Expand the functionality of your device as you learn its multi-tasking capabilities. Discover air drop, how to take screen shots, keyboard short cuts, dictation, printing, photo editing and more. Learn how you can adjust Siri settings and get the most from your voice commands. It is helpful to have taken Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone, but not required. Bring your fully charged iPhone.

2 Tues., Oct. 27 & Nov. 3 1-2:30 p.m. Instructor: Steve Stanton $49

Password Management 101 (Livestream) Tired of losing or forgetting your passwords? Frustrated when it is necessary to change passwords and come up with new ones? In this short, to the point workshop, you will get a system to create, record and save your passwords in one spot, safely and securely. Learn about the apps available to manage your passwords and keep your mind at ease and your information secure.

Tues., Nov. 10, 1-3 p.m. Instructor: Steve Stanton $39

Getting the Most Out of Your iPad (Livestream) The Apple iPad brings lightweight mobile computing that extends beyond the convenience of a laptop. See how iPads and iPhones can interact and increase your access to work, entertainment, information and family. Discover what your iPad can do to replace your PC, how to access remote data, and download and use applications. Learn about connections like Bluetooth, WiFi and cellular networks, and how they improve your access to information, videos, music and the world. Have your fully charged iPad with you for hands-on experience. 2 Tues., Oct. 13 & 20 1-2:30 p.m. Instructor: Steve Stanton $49