Workforce Development and Community Education: Fall 2023

31 Textbook Required OF SPECIAL INTEREST REMOTE Climate Change: Why We Must Act Now! Climate “tipping points” are points of no return. Once they are crossed, severe accelerated changes to the climate systems that support life on Earth may become irreversible. Discover what we can do to save the health of our planet by identifying the stressors and lessening their impact. CE-SCI 2061VA, 3 Mon., Sept. 11-25, 6:30-8:30 pm, $75. T Riley. #91915 NEW! REMOTE Perfect your “30 Second Elevator Pitch” and Network Your Way to Success Job Searching? Networking? Seeking Venture Capital? Pitching a Professional Idea? You need to have a perfected 30 second pitch, especially in a TikTok world, and project it with 100% confidence. Learn how by creating and practicing in this class. CE-BUS 2143, 2 Thurs., Nov. 9-16, 2:00-4:00 pm, $50. A Wainer. #92141 REMOTE DNA Detectives Are you fascinated by how genealogists, DNA and genetics are revolutionizing criminology, cracking cold cases, freeing innocent people, and bringing justice to families? Modern scientific advances in forensics and the determination of investigators to track down perpetrators of horrific crimes by using DNA technology has led to the capture and incarceration of tens of thousands of criminals. Learn about these cases and how they were solved using these advanced methods. Please email instructor at totrwriter@aol.com for list of optional books. CE-SCI 2058, 3 Thurs., Oct. 5-19, 6:30-8:30 pm, $75. T Riley. #91917 PROGRAMS FOR RETIRED ADULTS MAINSTREAM IN THE COMMUNITY: THE INSTITUTE FOR MATURE ADULTS Mainstream is an innovator in exciting educational programming designed for adults 60 years and older. Join us for a series of fun and informative seminars in local communities on a variety of creative and interesting topics. All are welcome! To request additional dates and topics, email ashlee.pierce@sunywcc.edu after August 1. Attention Community Leaders: If you would like a similar program in your local community, or for your organization, please contact us for costs and details at ashlee.pierce@sunywcc.edu IN-PERSON Flagship Performance: Star-Spangled Mystery Join this engaging one-person musical history tour that impresses audiences with fascinating facts, riveting storytelling, and virtuoso musical performances. It is likely that you will know these songs, and participants often sing along to original guitar and vocal arrangements. Co-sponsored by the Mamaroneck Senior Center. To register, call 914-834-8840 or email SHart@TownOfMamaroneckNY. org. Name/DOB/Address required for sign up. 4 Tues., Sept. 5-26, 1:00-3:00 pm. M. Ferris. Senior Audit Select college-credit lecture courses may be audited by people 60 years of age and older on a space-available basis. Requirements include submission of proof of age, along with payment of the non-refundable $51.75 fee. Payable by credit card or check. You may register for a maximum of two classes each semester as a senior auditor. Senior audit registration for the Fall 2023 semester will take place by online application. Applications will be accepted virtually from August 31–September 8, 2023. To apply, please visit www.sunywcc.edu/senioraudit. If you have any questions, please call us at 914-606-6830, choose option 1. THE LIVABLE COMMUNITY CONNECTION Do you want to learn about available resources for senior citizens in Westchester County? Are you interested in creating a livable community where people of all ages can have access to needed services and live happy, active lives? Contact Ashlee Pierce, the Northwest Coordinator for the Livable Community Connection, a partnership with Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services, email ashlee.pierce@sunywcc.edu COLLEGIUM COLLEGIUM is a membership organization and is currently open to new members! Fall classes begin in October, register early! COLLEGIUM for Lifelong Learning was created in 2004 to combine serious study and social exchange. Each COLLEGIUM semester features a different array of courses in the arts and sciences, all led by exceptional volunteers with expertise in the subjects they teach. Participants are encouraged to engage in classroom discussion, and the schedule allows for informal discussion between sessions and during breaks. We offer in person, zoom and hybrid classes. We are so excited to welcome you back! For more information about the program, please call 914-606-6748, email collegium@sunywcc.edu or visit www.sunywcc.edu/collegium

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