Workforce Development and Community Education: Spring 2024

27 Textbook Required OF SPECIAL INTEREST 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., Mar. 7 & 14, 2:00-4:00 pm, $55. A Wainer. #27064 NEW! IN-PERSON Artificial Intelligence: What is AI? Why Should We Embrace AI? Why Should We Ban AI? Ever since Open AI’s introduction of ChatGPT, AI has clearly become the darling of the information technology industry. But while the number of truly wonderous capabilities of AI continues to grow, calls for slowing down AI’s deployment are also growing until societies becomes better equipped to handle the brave new world of AI. By the end of this course, you will understand the basics of AI along with scholarly, authoritative positions on the pros and cons of deploying AI in 2024 and beyond. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-COMP 2268, 3 Mon., Feb. 7-21, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, Room TBD, $80, (+textbook). K McGee. #27251 NEW! IN-PERSON Game Day It doesn’t have to be a rainy day to learn a few new games! Join Stephen to enter the topsy turvy worlds of some of today’s most out-of-the-ordinary games great for parties, game nights, or a stormy day at home. Spend the time learning games such as Fluxx, the card game where the rules and goals of the game keep changing with every draw, Deadly Doodles where you try to draw your way through a dungeon, and Mad Scientist University, because even evil geniuses have to start somewhere. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-HOBBY 2017, 1 Sat., Mar. 2, 2:00-4:00 pm, KNC-2, $30. S Sciame. #27262 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 dates and topics, email communityservices@sunywcc.edu after January 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. 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 Spring 2024 semester will take place by online application. Applications will be accepted virtually from January 11- 19, 2024. For information on how 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! Spring classes begin in April! 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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