Business, Work & College Success
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Spring 2022
High School Equivalency Math Test Review at Mount Vernon
Is passing the math subtest of the New York State HSE keeping you from obtaining your high school equivalency? This student focused, fast-paced math review course will help you master the skills required to pass this exam. Concepts covered include fractions, percents, exponents, proportions, algebra, geometry, statistics & probability. Prerequisites: Ability to read and write at a high-school level. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide whole numbers, and understand the relationships between
these operations. Book: Common Core Achieve, Mathematics Subject Module; Grade Levels 9-13; Copyright: 2015.
ISBN 13: 9780021432578. Contact Mt. Vernon Extension Center at 914-606-7200 for more information. CE-HSE 2001MV, $30 (+ textbook). Held at Mt. Vernon Extension Center
Sec. A: Sat., Mar. 19- Apr. 23, 9:00 am-2:00 pm. #18869
Sec. B: T/Th, Mar. 15- Apr. 21, 6:00-9:00 pm. #18870
Full High School Equivalency at Ossining Extension Center
Ready to change your life by obtaining your high school equivalency (HSE) diploma? Students who wish to earn an HSE diploma must take the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) Exam. Our program provides interactive and engaging preparation classes that cover the five subject areas of the TASC examination. Our program is student focused and aims to help participants achieve their academic and career goals. Contact Ossining Extension Center at 914-606-7400 for more information.
CE-HSE 2000OS, M/T/W/Th, Feb. 7-May 12, 6:00-9:00 pm. $50 (+ textbook).
Time Management for Success
Are you feeling overwhelmed with your daily routine or planning a special upcoming event? There are proven and practical time management techniques to alleviate the stress and become more efficient in your daily life. Through simple exercises, learn to establish priorities, identify “time robbers”, and develop an action plan.
CE-PRSDV 2150, 1 Sat., Mar. 5, 12:30-3:30 pm, $42. H Cuevas. #18490
Mock Interview Workshop
Make a winning impression by using verbal and non-verbal techniques to highlight your strengths. This interactive class will discuss proper interviewing etiquette, how to respond to difficult questions, the importance of researching the prospective employer, and follow-up procedures after the interview. Resumes will be reviewed and evaluated. Practice interviewing and get individualized feedback. Bring a copy of your current resume and cover letter.
CE-JBPRP 2023, 1 Sat., Jan. 22, 12:30-3:30 pm, $42. H Cuevas. #18493
Assertive Communication Skills in the Workplace
Are you shy about speaking up? Learn how to successfully communicate by developing winning speech patterns, focusing on the audience, and rehearsing! Discover techniques to get your point across in a credible and self-assured manner. Through simple exercises, learn to voice your opinions, avoid interruptions, and make valuable contributions.
CE-PRSDV 2065, 2 Sat., Jan. 22-29, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $78.H Cuevas. #18492
How to Schmooze
Do you hate walking into a room where you do not know anyone? If you want to make connections for professional or personal reasons, effective schmoozing is essential and may yield many benefits: a promotion at work, a date, or investor interest. Learn how to schmooze without being fake. Learn key techniques, participate in various exercises, and get individualized feedback and tips.
CE-PRSDV 2072, 1 Sat., Mar. 5, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $42. H Cuevas. #18491
Displaced Homemakers/Project Transition
Office Technology Training Program for Career Re-Entry
This intensive remote program provides qualified displaced homemakers the opportunity to learn current, marketable skills to return to the workforce. There is no cost to eligible participants (single parents, widowed, disabled spouse, divorced, separated, unemployed spouse). All applicants must be unemployed or underemployed and must provide proof of Displaced Homemaker status according to NYS Department of Labor guidelines.
Learn current computer skills:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- File Management
Learn job search skills:
- Resume writing
- Interviewing
- Online job search
- Career Counseling
Programs run remotely for 8 weeks. We run several programs per year. To find out if you are eligible for the Displaced Homemaker Training Program, email PG22@sunywcc.edu. Please include your phone number in your email.