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Summer & Fall 2012 Schedule

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online Classes

ED2GO

Learn from the comfort of your own home. More than 250 on-line courses. Our instructor-facilitated online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive.

ED2GO

(formerly Gatlin Education Services) offers over 100 online education programs designed to provide the workforce skills necessary to enter a new field or advance your current career. Our programs are designed by a team of professionals from each respective field, who work to provide you with an effective web-based learning experience. Instructors/mentors are actively involved in your online learning experience. They respond to any questions or concerns, as well as encourage and motivate you to succeed.

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Career Pathways

Commercial Kitchen Food Safety and Sanitation Course

This course provides information and procedures on commercial food safety and sanitation. It is required for all processors using the Sostenga kitchen.  This course is co-taught with the New Mexico Environment Department’s Food Specialist and food consultant of the Sostenga kitchen. Course includes proper food handling; personal hygiene while processing food; sanitation of work surfaces; Critical Control Points; time, temperature and pH requirements; NMED Operational plans requirements; and food labeling requirements.
January 26
March 29
May 31
July 26
9:00am- 1:00pm
$25.00

 

24-Hour Occasional Site Worker

This is fulfills requirements for certification under 29 CFR, Part 1910. 120 (e) to the 24-hour Occasional Site Worker level. Receive a Certificate documenting compliance with the OSHA requirement for classroom training. 
April 23-27
Time: TBA
$230.00
 

40 Hour HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910. 120)

This is in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 regulations, (40 hour HAZWOPER regulations) this training is required for individuals who plan to work in an area that is defined as a HAZWOPER Work Site. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of completion accepted by regulatory agencies.  This training is appropriate for employees who are potentially exposed to hazardous substances—including hazardous waste—and who are engaged in operations as specified by 1910.120(a)(i-V) and (1926.65 (a)(i-v).
January 30- February 3
May 14-18
Time: TBA
$465.00
 

NEW MEXICO LOCAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM NMLTAP

is collaboration between FHWA, NMDOT, and the local and tribal entities of New Mexico.  FHWA and NMDOT provide the funding, NMLTAP provides the expertise and information, and the local and tribal entities provide new ideas, requests, and feedback. 

GRANT WRITING MADE EASIER!!

Grant writing is never easy but this training seminar teaches you everything you should know before you write!! Do you currently want to write a grant or have you written one that was not funded? Knowing the systematic steps to formulating a grant application, be it to a federal source or a foundation, is the key to achieving funding.This is a three-day session taught by michael a. Rivera, one of the best grant writers in the country with a 95% success rate resulting in $27 million dollars for organizations, public and private.   During this seminar, mr. Rivera will outline the eight most important strategies for writing and submitting proposals.

8 Key Seminar Take-aways
• How to find the grant you need – Funding Research
• How to gather the data you need – Data Collection
• How to design your program so that it is successful – Program Design
• Techniques on how to make your request clear and logical
• Outline of the components of a grant proposal
• Understanding how your grant will be reviewed
• Building partnerships for support of your proposal
• Packaging and submitting your proposal

This Seminar is geared for those who:
• Are new to grant writing
• Are experienced grant writers that need to strengthen their grant writing skills
• Are representatives from non-profit organizations, school districts, municipalities, state and local governments, faith-based organizations, etcWish to apply or have applied to federal, foundation and corporate grants?
In this seminar you will actually walk away with an outline of your organization’s grant proposal that can be modified and used in current or future funding opportunities.
Space is limited to 15 students and registration will take place on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Thursday-Saturday
April 19-21, 2012
8 am-4 pm
Cost for this webinar is $299.00

Electrical Exam Preparation

Students will learn electrical theory, NEC requirements, practical wiring, and related topics required to pass the NM State electrical exam EE98J. Completion of this course prepares the student but does not guarantee passage of the exam.  Ernest L. Tafoya has retired after 20 years after begin the instructor for the Electrical Technology program at Northern NM College El Rito Campus. He has provided training that prepares students for entry-level employment as an electrician apprentice or electrician’s helper.
Required materials: 2011 edition of the NEC and a scientific calculator.
June 14–18, 2012
Monday-Friday
6 pm – 8 pm
$75.00
 

Wildland Fire Academy

This program is designed to prepare you for a career as a Wildland Fire Fighter. The program provides entry- and advanced-level fire fighting skills in areas such as safety, firefighter preparedness, tools and equipment, firing devices, use of water, fire suppression, securing the control line and the use of maps, scouting, hazardous materials, and standards for survival. This program is also targeted for logistics and financial/ administration positions, helicopter manager, and single resource positions in the incident command system. All of the Wildland Fire Science courses meet the USDA Forest Service standards for trained fire fighters. For more details please visit our website:  nnmc.edu
 

Guitar Ensemble 

Our guitar program (for beginning and experienced players) consists of an 8 week long curriculum that exposes  students to the wonderful instrument that is guitar. Students will begin to develop many levels of learning in this class including playing, reading music, performing for each other and others, collaborating, playing in groups, playing in pairs, playing solo, all while having lots of fun and developing a love for musical expression. (Beginning and experienced players are welcomed and will be accommodated) Students must provide their own acoustic guitar. Various styles of playing will be discussed and played especially as the program develops. This course is offered to ages 14- adult. Students must furnish their own ACOUSTIC/CLASSICAL GUITAR and folders, binders, or notebooks with lined paper and pockets for note taking and handout materials. 
 

Date: June 11- August 1, 2012 (excluding July 4th)

Monday/ Wednesday
6:00pm - 7:15pm

Fee: $95.00

Drawing and Painting for Adults

Learn to use basic techniques and theory, mix colors, introduce perspective, use of light, etc. We will also cover the history and origins of painting/art.
-STUDENTS MUST PURCHASE SUPPLIES AS DIRECTED BY INSTRUCTOR

Date: TBA  
Tuesday/ Thursday                 
6:00pm- 8:00pm                            
Fee: $65.00                                        

Instructor: Camilla Martin

Kids College

This is a school that kids can’t wait to attend! For five weeks, kids will participate in 4 hours of activities daily—including arts & crafts, puppet making, jewelry making, nature walks, dancing, and other fun activities. Breakfast and lunch are included.
Limited to ages 3 – 8
June 4 – July 13 
MTWRF  •  8 am – 12 noon

Fee: $180.00

Studio Art for Kids

This class is for kids who have interest in art - especially in the areas of painting and drawing. Students will learn basic drawing, painting techniques, and theory. Perspective, still life and introduction to different mediums.

Date: TBA
Tuesday/Thursday
11:00am- 1:00pm
Ages: 8-14       
Fee: $65.00                   
Instructor: Camilla Martin

Your Business on the Web

In less than ten days, for as little as ten dollars in expenses, you can begin building a profitable presence on the web.

Start with just a name, and move step-by-step through the why and how of:

- Registering your domain name
- Selecting and configuring email services
- Choosing a host, and putting up your first page
- Planning the next steps

You will gain a basic understanding of how the web works. In addition to decoding the jargon - url, dns, cms, php, js, css, html5, etc,  - we will also address::

- Privacy and security
- Software selection
- Website design and features
- Shopping carts and credit cards
- Marketing and social networking
- any questions or ideas you may have

This is a short-term intensive for people who want results. We meet for two weekends, Friday evening and all day Saturday, and on-line during the week.

Fee:    $185
Date:   TBA
Time:   (TBA)

Computer Literacy

Computer literacy is the knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficiently. This course is a broad introduction to the use of computers as tools for creativity, communications and organizing information.
This course will cover the following major topic areas:
• Windows personal computers and operating systems
• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as tools for writing, analyzing and presenting information
• Using the Internet for communications, research and entertainment
• Creating, editing and sharing pictures and video
• Ethical and responsible use of computer technology

Fee: $65.00
Date: Saturdays, 10/22/11 - 11/19/11
Time: 11:00pm- 2:00pm
Ages 15 & up
instructor: Jerome Williams

For more information contact Virginia Cata

Shotokan Karate

The traditional art of Shotokan Karate helps the student develop self-confidence, self-discipline, self-control, and self-defense. This class will be presented in a stress-free environment and is an excellent way to get in both physical and mental shape. Instructor Marc began studying Karate in 1961 with The Japan Karate Association in Philadelphia, and has been teaching it since 1972. He has taught at his own Karate schools (Dojo) and at various evening adult schools,
elementary schools, and other educational institutions in the Philadelphia area. Marc returns to the East coast every summer to upgrade his own technique and to teach seminars at Karate schools there.

Fee: $65.00
Date: May 30- July 2, 2012
Time: 6:15pm- 7:00pm Kids
          6:15pm- 7:30pm Adults
Ages 10 & up
Instructor: Marc Steiner

For more information contact Virginia Cata

Internet for Teens and Adults

Use the internet to help you achieve educational goals, downloading music to your iPod, and picture sharing.

Fee: $65.00
Date: Tuesday/ Thursday July 5-Jul 28, 2011
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 14 and up
Instructor: Rosemary Maestas

For more information please conatct Virginia Cata

ZUMBA Dance Fitness

The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that makes working out fun. Students will experience interval training sessions, as fast and slow rhythms are combined with resistance training to tone and sculpt the body while burning fat.

Date: 9/27/11 - 12/10/11
T/TH 12:30-1:30  OR  4:30-5:30
Fee: $65.00 for punchcard with 14 sessions
Instructor: Rosa Bonilla

Beginning Yoga

Combines simple stretching, breath-work and meditation with no pain or strain. Mostly from a chair or standing. Learn to relax and rejuvenate while improving efficiency and effectiveness. Great for beginners or for anyone who wants to learn how to share simple techniques in a classroom, office or at home.

For more information contact Virginia Cata

Traditional Oven Bread

Description and dates: TBA

For more information contact Virginia Cata

 

El Rito Campus Courses

 

Computer Literacy

Computer literacy is the knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficiently. This course is a broad introduction to the use of computers as tools for creativity, communications and organizing information.
This course will cover the following major topic areas:
• Windows personal computers and operating systems
• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as tools for writing, analyzing and presenting information
• Using the Internet for communications, research and entertainment
• Creating, editing and sharing pictures and video
• Ethical and responsible use of computer technology
Fee: $65.00
Days: Thursday and Friday
Date:  September 22 &23, 2011
          October 20 & 21, 2011
          November 17 & 18, 2011
Time: 8:00am- 4:00am

 

Color from the Earth

In this three day class, we will use plants and naturals to create beautiful and lasting colors on wool yarn.  We will gather some plants from the land, and also explore the properties of historically used dyes, including cochineal, cutch, logwood and madder.  Students will also, learn to dye with indigo.  We will discuss dye plants that students can gather or grow themselves.  This class will cover safe mordanting procedures (very low toxicity), dye bath preparation and use, and record keeping.  Students will make a rainbow of samples to keep, and will also have the opportunity to dye up to 1lb of their own yarn.

Dates: TBA
Days:  Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Location:  El Rito Campus
Cost:   $167.00 In-State
            $250.00 Out-of-State
 

Intro to Rio Grande Weaving

This introduction course provides the student with the four(4)basic shuttle techniques.  Creating a five(5) border Rio Grande style striped piece.

Dates:  TBA
Days:  Tuesdays
Time:  5:00 – 9:30
Location:  Chimayo Studio
Cost:  $150.00

Dates:  August 23 – October 11, 2011
Days:  Tuesdays
Time:  5:00 – 9:30
Location:  Chimayo Studio
Cost:  $150.00

Beginning Rio Grande Weaving

This introduction course provides the student with the basic fundamentals of weaving.  Students will learn the basic traditional Rio Grande techniques and practical application.
Date:  Oct. 24 - December 14, 2011
Days:  Mondays and Wednesday
Time:  8:30-2:30
Cost:  $392.00
Location Espanola Fiber Arts Center

Advanced Rio Grande Weaving

While combining all the techniques students have learned in previous weaving courses, students will begin the masterful process of weaving intricate weaving designs.

Dates:  October 24-December 15, 2011
Days:  Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time:   8:30-2:30
Cost:  $342.00
 

Loom Construction

The student will learn loom parts and how to maintain and repair any problem that may arise with a loom by constructing a two-harness.  At the time you enroll for this class, you will be assessed a special materials fee to the cost of the lumber needed in constructing your loom. This class is limited to 5 students.  Any student registering after the 5th student will incur an additional cost of $240.00, for more information regarding the additional please contact Cecilia Romero.

Date:  March 19-23, 2012 (Monday - Friday)
          July 9-13, 2012 (Monday - Friday)
          November 7-11, 2012 (Monday - Friday)

Time:  8:00 - 5:00
Location:  El Rito Campus
Cost:  $350.00
Material Fee:  $850.00

 

Fluidos en Espanol
Fluent in Spanish

The Spanish Language Immersion Program

Beginning Spanish classes or Espanol para Principiantes focuses on learning the sounds of the language, correct pronunciation, cognates and other vocabulary useful to everyday life, the use of the definite and indefinite articles, personal pronouns, ser and estar, and regular verbs in the present, past and imperfect tenses.  A special emphasis is placed on conversation with some grasp of reading and writing.

Dates:October 31 - November 4

            December 5- 9
            February 6 - 10

Intermediate Spanish or Espanol Intermediario builds on students’ past knowledge and experience by introducing small gems of Spanish and Latin American literature in the forms of poetry and short stories.  It also seeks to dramatically increase individuals’ vocabularies and mastery of the parts of speech and facility in verb usage in all tenses.  Conversation around compelling subjects of common interest is a mainstay.

Dates: November 7 - 11
             December 12 - 16
             February13 - 17

Spanish for regional native speakers or Espanol para Hispanohablantes de la Region builds dramatically on the preexisting knowledge of the language imparted in the home and community.  Students will be taught how the vernacular Spanish of the region is both the same but different from standard Spanish or Castellano.  An emphasis will be placed on correct grammatical usage of the language, and on an exponential increase of vocabulary. Participants will be exposed to the highlights of Spanish and Latin American literature.

November 14 - 18
January16-20
February 20-24

Spanish for teachers or Espanol para Maestros is designed to prepare teachers to pass the four skills Spanish examination that stresses comprehension, speaking, reading and writing.  Discussions in Spanish will center on the special needs and challenges faced by Spanish-speaking children and the kinds of strategies that are most effective for increasing their levels of learning.

November 28 - Dec. 2
January 23- 27
 

 

 

Basic Spanish Colonial Furniture

Basic concepts of woodworking; selection and preparation of stock; adhesive, abrasives, and layout of stock; tools and machines, portable and stationary; basic joinery techniques common to furniture making trade.
Date:  November 17-18, 2011
            December 5-9, 2011

Time:  8:00 – 5:00
Days:  Monday – Friday
Location:  El Rito Spanish Colonial Shop
Tuition:   $150.00 In-State
               $275.00 Out-of-State

 

Developing Effective Grant Proposals Workshop

Professional Service Associates has been writing grant proposals since 1994 with superb success and providing training to hundreds of participants since 2001.  The goal of this workshop is to provide novice and seasoned administrators with the tools and knowledge to develop high quality and competitive proposals for funding from Federal and state agencies and private foundations.

• The interactive workshop will include training on
• Funding research (hands on activity)
• Addressing the following common criteria:
• Statement of need
• Program Goals and Objectives
• Program Implementation
• Evaluation
• Organizational structure
• Future funding and sustainability
• Budgets and budget narratives
• Forms
• Abstract
• Soliciting support from partners
• Do’s and Don’ts of grant writing
• Use of language
• Using proper formats

Participants will develop a grant proposal with peer review throughout the week.  Participants are highly encouraged to bring an identified funding opportunity to the workshop to prepare a proposal on-site with input from the instructor and a peer review from the other participants.  A textbook entitled The Everything Grant Writing Book will be provided to each participant as well as numerous hand-outs.  Participants are also highly encouraged to bring a lap-top and/or jump drive for the development of their proposals on-site.

Date: April 20-22, 2012

For More info contact Cecilia Romero

 

CDL Permit Preparation

It is a federal regulation that a learner’s permit be obtained before learning to operate class A or B (and certain class C) vehicles and before applying for a CDL license. In order to obtain a driver’s permit, you must pass two tests given by the state (MVD); General Knowledge test and Air Brakes test and have a DOT medical card. This class will prepare you to pass that testing. The course material covers: facts, terminology and regulations that you need to know as well as many comprehensive reviews and practice tests that acquaint you with the testing procedure.
Dates: October 3-7, 2011

             October 24-28, 2011

             November 7-11, 2011

             December 5-9, 2011

Days: Monday - Friday
Instructor: Rudy Martinez
Fee: $200.00

For more information contact Cecilia Romero

CPR/First Aid

Covers basic emergency/first aid procedures, which include shock, bleeding, poisoning, burns, muscle-skeletal injuries and other medical emergencies. Includes proper basic lifesaving techniques used in aiding victims of heart attack, suffocation, drowning, electrocution, and airway obstruction. Students will be certified in CPR according to the American Heart Association standards and First Aid according to the Red Cross or Emergency Services Academy Standards.
Dates: October 27, 2011
Thursdays
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Class Size: 15
Instructor: K. Hoffman
Fee: $70.00
For more information contact Cecilia Romero

 

ARC View GIS Basic

Hands On Welding

Date: Monday- Friday

Date:  November 7-11, 2011

            January 23-27, 2012

            February 6-10, 2011

Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Fee: $200.00

Yoga

Date: Wednesday
         Sept. 21 - Nov. 16, 2011
Time: 6:00pm- 7:00pm
Fee: $ 90.00

 

Geology of El Rito

Explore the superb geology and scenery of the El Rito area with geologist Kirt Kempter.  Located at the boundary of the Rio Grande Rift and the Colorado Plateau, the rock units near El Rito reveal a fascinating tale of landscape evolution through time.  The tour highlight will be a 2 mile roundtrip hike (easy to moderate) on an old logging road to a spectacular overlook of Copper Canyon, a large canyon on the western rim of the Colorado Plateau.  The broad panorama from the rim includes views of the Chama Valley, Cerro Pedernal, the northern Jemez Mountains, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.   Participants will gain an indepth understanding into the landscape history of northern New Mexico, in particular the rise of the Rocky Mountains and later development of the Rio Grande Rift.  Participants should bring appropriate hiking attire, picnic lunch, and water. 

 

Date: TBA
Time:10:00am- 5:00pm
Fee: $100.00
Instructor: Kirt Kempter
 

Folk Guitar

Course description:
Basic instruction in folk guitar.
Date: March 1 – April 19, 2011
Days: Tuesdays
Time 10:00-12:30
Instructor: Cipriano Vigil
Fee: $65.00

For more information contact Cecilia Romero

Conditioning Exercise

The class will experience stretching with ancient self- healing exercises. Breathing meditation strengthens body and mind.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Date: June 7- July 28, 2011
Time: 5:00PM – 6:30PM
Instructor: TBA
Fee: $100.00

For more information contact Cecilia Romero

 

ZUMBA Dance Fitness

The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic
Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves
to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program
that makes working out fun. Students
will experience interval training
sessions, as fast and slow rhythms are
combined with resistance training to
tone and sculpt the body while burning
fat. Instructor Rosa is a key
team member of Arte Sin Fronteras. She recently received her certification
to become a Zumba instructor
and works with Zumba del Norte.
Instructor: Anita Archuleta
Age 13 and up
January 19 – May 11, 2011
Mondays
4:30–5:30 pm
$65.00

For more information contact Cecilia Romero

Tinsmithing

Learn how to punch and emboss, design and construction of either traditional or contemporary tinsmithing. Students must provide own materials.
Date: November 14-18, 2011

           December 5-9, 2011
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00 PM
Instructor: Cleo Romero
Fee: $200.00
For more information contact Cecilia Romero

Retablo

Students will make their own retablos, illustrating a village scene, a story, a legend, or other topic. They can also learn of the relationship of one aspect of religion, church art, to the daily lives of the Mexican people.

Instructor: John Jimenez
Date:  December 5-9, 2011

November 14-19, 2011

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Cost: Please contact Cecilia Romero for cost Instructor: John Jimenez
 

For more information contact Cecilia Romero

 

 

Adobe Walls

If you’d like to be serious about learning how to make adobe bricks for wall construction, come join us for two weekends of pure fun. You’ll learn how to mix the right amount of clay, sand and sometimes straw to form what we call Adobe.You’ll learn how to use forms, screens and other basic tools for making the adobes. Miniature adobes will be made to create the type of walls you’d like to build. From there we will work together and build a full scale wall. In this way you’ll learn the most effective way in creating your walls.

Date: TBA

Time: Friday: 6:00am- 9:00am
Saturday: 9:00am- 5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am- 4:00pm
Location: Santa Fe

For more in contact Cecilia Romero

 

Horno Construction

Come enjoy the old way of baking bread by building an horno (earthen oven). You’ll learn three different ways horno’s can be built. Create a design that makes your horno different from all the rest and gives you a sense of accomplishment. We’ll make miniature adobes to make your model horno and then will take a traditional pueblo design and make a full size horno to bake our bread at the end of the class session. Other foods can be cooked in an horno and will be discussed and tasted as well.

Dates: TBA

Time: Friday 6:00am – 9:00am
Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am- 4:00pm
Location: Santa Fe

Fee: TBA

For more info contact Cecilia Romero

 

Adobe for Kids

Hey Kids, want to play in the mud for a day? Get into the thick of things and be creative. You’ll learn how to mix and make your own miniature adobe bricks, then build pint size walls, hornos and arches. This is a class for kids between the ages of 6 and 12.

Class Dates: TBA
Time: Saturday 9:00am– 4:00pm
Location: Santa Fe

Fee: TBA
 

For more in contact Cecilia Romero

Adobe Sculpture

Work with adobe and create a sculpture that will be something lasting many lifetimes. Whether you work with adobes alone or a combination of materials you’ll create something special and imaginative. Learn the process of mixing and forming the adobe into the shapes you desire. This is a class for those who enjoy getting dirty!!

Dates: TBA

Time: Friday: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Santa Fe

 Fee: TBA
 

For more info contact Cecilia Romero

Intro to Weaving

An introduction to design work using basic shuttle techniques; an introduction to warping the loom and understanding how the loom works. You will be required to complete a minimum of one weaving.

Date: August 22-26, 2011 (Monday - Friday)
         October 24-28, 2011 (Monday - Friday)
         December 5-9, 2011 (Monday - Friday)

Time: 8:00am- 5:00pm
Fee: $275.00 ( plus materials)

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION/ COMMUNITY SERVICES