Hannaford Career Center

For more information on any of the Adult Education programs, you can contact us via email – adulteducation@hannafordcareercenter.org or phone (802) 382-1012.

ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES
Winter/Spring 2012
Call (802) 382-1012 to register today!

HEALTH CAREERS INSTITUTE

Medical Terminology
Wed; 5-8P; Jan 25-Feb 22; R. Crowe; 15 Hrs; $275.
This class will cover root words, combining
forms, prefixes and suffixes, medical abbreviations, symbols, physician specialties and terms used by ancillary medical services. Instruction will also include proper pronunciation of medical terms and use of a medical dictionary.

Medical Office Practice
Wed; 5-8P; Mar 14-Apr 18; R. Crowe; 18 Hrs; $250.
This class will cover all aspects of working in a medical office including phone skills, basic triage, scheduling, registration forms, ordering tests, prescriptions and drug samples, proper charting, medical records, confidentiality, and handling
urgent/emergent situations.

Basic Medical Billing
Wed; 5-8P; May 9-23; R. Crowe; 9 Hrs; $125.
This class will cover the fundamentals of medical billing,
including basic principles of ICD9 and CPT coding.

Licensed Nurse Assistant Program (LNA)
$1,350; Must Be 18 Years of Age; Stafford Technical Center.
This course will prepare the student to apply for Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) licensure with the State Board of Nursing. The program is targeted to individuals who are interested in an entry level position in healthcare and immediate employment. This program is 100 hours long and covers a period of 17 weeks. A criminal background check is required. Textbook(s) are not included in the tuition price. Official signed verification of immunizations/titers is mandatory and must be presented to the instructor. All students must complete a personal interview and screening exam. Please call 802-770-1178 for further information.

Robin Crowe has been an LPN for 18 years and has worked in many areas of Healthcare, most recently as a practice Manager, merging 2 offices in to 1 large Family Practice. Robin taught the LNA Class at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehab in 2002-2003. She is originally from Missouri, where she also was an Office Manager of two Rural Health Centers. Currently, her plans include teaching at PHCC and continuing her education with a Bachelor’s in Nursing and Healthcare Management.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING – “Back to Basics”
Sponsored by Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op
& Hannaford Career Center

Call Denise at (382-1012) for more information. Sign up/Cancellation deadline is 48 hours prior to each course (to receive a refund). **If you are currently enrolled in the EBT, WIC, or Four Squares program, please call Karen Haury at CVOEO (802) 388-2285 or Jean Montross at HOPE (802) 388-3608 to sign up for free!

Basic Bread Baking
Tue; 5:30-8P; Jan 31; K. Alexander; 2.5Hrs; $30.
Never buy bread, again! This class covers baking of yeast breads (white, wheat, and rye), from flour selection, keeping yeast, and kneading techniques to tips on rising, baking and storage.

Starting Your Vegetable Garden in Winter
Tue; 5:30-8P; Feb 7; TBA; 2.5 Hrs; $30.
Want to save money on plants and make the most of our short Vermont growing season? This class will teach the basics of seed starting, from crop selection, soil choices, fertilizers and maintenance to final planting tips. Get your money’s worth out of your kitchen garden this year!

Raising Chickens for Food and Fun
Mon; 5:30-8P; Feb 13; L. Coale; 2.5 Hrs; $30.
Are you ready to taste the difference between store-bought and really fresh eggs, every morning at breakfast? This class goes over the basics of living with chickens, egg laying and more. We’ll cover chicken housing, feed and maintenance, and much more!

Basic Butchering – Working with Chicken
Wed; 5:30-8P; Feb 29; L. Fuller; 2.5 Hrs; $30.
This will teach processing chicken, from boning, skinning, making different cuts, tenderizing, stuffing and cooking hints. Learn skills that will help you save money by buying less-processed products, and open up your culinary boundaries!

HANNAFORD WELDING SCHOOL

Shielded Metal Arc Welding I
Mon; 6-8:30P; Mar 5-May 21; D. Gale; 30 Hrs; $550.
A beginner course to introduce students to the art and science of welding. Focus is developing hands-on proficiency. This process commonly known as “stick welding” is the standard for a variety of industries and applications. Hands-on practice with supervisor instruction so students develop proper technique. Also includes intro to MIG, TIG and cutting. Excellent prerequisite for the advanced course leading to becoming a certified welder.

Small Engine Repair
Wed; 6:30-8:30P; Apr 11-May 16; TBA; 12 Hrs; $200.
Learn the theory, operations and repair of small gasoline engines by demonstration and actual shop work. Students are encouraged to bring their own small engines to work on.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE

Computer Icebreaker
Mon & Wed; 5:30-8:30P; Jan 23-Feb 6; F. Walsh; 15 Hrs; $250.
This course will start with the basic introduction to PC’s. The goal is to create a “user friendly” comfort zone with the most popular software being used in the business world and on most home computers. A beginner-level course with lots of hands-on computer time.

Word 1 – 2007
Mon & Wed; 5:30-8:30P; Feb 13-20; F. Walsh; 9 Hrs;
$155 with text; $125 without text.
Introduction to Word. Includes exploring the Word window, creating and saving documents, printing, moving, copying, formatting and editing text.

Word 2 – 2007
Mon & Wed; 5:30-8:30P; Feb 27-Mar 5; F. Walsh;
9 Hrs; $155 with text; $125 without text.
Create and edit tables, use headers, footers, page layout functions and proofing tools. Explore the World Wide Web applications for Word – Web pages, hyperlinks, and email.

Word 3 – 2007
Mon & Wed; 5:30-8:30P; Mar 12-19; F. Walsh; 9 Hrs;
$155 with text; $125 without text.
Sections, columns and formatting tables. Work with Excel data in Word. Create styles, headers and footers.

Word 4 – 2007
Mon & Wed; 5:30-8:30P; Mar 26-Apr 2; F. Walsh; 9 Hrs;
$155 with text; $125 without text.
Print labels and envelopes. Use graphics and clip art. Customize backgrounds and use drawing tools. Learn to use document templates and manage document revisions.

Excel 1 – 2007
Mon & Wed; 5:30-8:30P; Apr 9-16; F. Walsh; 9 Hrs;
$155 with text; $125 without text.
Introduction to Excel. Learn Excel basics and explore the Excel window. Learn about workbooks and formulas, how to enter and move text.

Excel 2 –2007
Mon & Wed; 5:30-8:30P; Apr 23-30; F. Walsh; 9 Hrs;
$155 with text; $125 without text.
Learn to enter and use Excel worksheet functions. Create, modify and embed charts. Learn to insert and edit hyperlinks in a Web page.

Excel 3 – 2007
Mon & Wed; 5:30-8:30P; May 7-14; F. Walsh; 9 Hrs;
$155 with text; $125 without text.
Work with large worksheets, multiple worksheets and workbooks. Learn how to customize Excel and use advanced charting.

Excel 4 – 2007
Mon & Wed; 5:30-8:30P; May 21-30; F. Walsh; 9 Hrs;
$155 with text; $125 without text. No class May 28.
Learn advanced formatting, work with lists to sort and filter. Use built-in templates.

Computer Competency Certificate
Complete all levels of Excel, Word and earn a Certificate of Initial Computer Mastery authorized by the Adult Technical Education Association of Vermont. Prerequisite: Information Processing course or proven competency.

Frances Walsh – Life isn’t interesting unless you are learning – and Frances believes that learning never ends, no matter how old we may be in years! Frances has taught touch typing, business math, recordkeeping, accounting, office procedures, shorthand, business law, keyboarding, and computer applications to students in grades 7 – 12 and to adults until her retirement in 2009. Although she has received degrees from St. Joseph’s College, Trinity College of Vermont and Southern New Hampshire University, she knows that having such degrees is really only a part of the picture of the many opportunities that life offers to learn new and interesting things. She hopes to provide those opportunities to as many as possible at PAHCC.

Daytime Technical Programs

Adults without high school diplomas (or with a GED) may apply for free training in daytime technical programs. Tuition is charged to adults with high school diplomas and non-Vermont residents for spaces available for 2 weeks prior to the start of the semester. Go to www.hannafordcareercenter.org for a list of current technical programs. Call for an appointment at 382-1005. The next semester begins January 24, 2012. There are openings in the
following programs:

Sustainable Landscapes, Food Production &
Turf Management
Addison Repertory Theater – Technical or Performance
Video Tech Arts
Renewable Energy & Green Building
Architecture & Engineering Systems

CULINARY INSTITUTE

SERVSAFE Certification
Mon & Wed; 5:30-8:30P; Mar 12-19; B. Koehler; 9 Hrs; $250 includes text & certification test.
ServSafe training and certification provides you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to serve safe food. Endorsed by the National Restaurant Association.

Knife Skills
Wed & Mon; 6-8P; Mar 26-Apr 2; B.Koehler; 6Hrs; $100.
In this course students will learn how to identify different types of knives, learn knife sharpening skills and basic knife cuts. Classes will concentrate on practicing skills to gain accuracy and competence. Students will be working on a variety of vegetables and some meat to include chicken and beef. Proper knife handling, sanitation and safety are emphasized. Students will specifically learn julienne, fine mince, batonnet, dice, chicken breakdown, and proper meat carving and slicing.

Food Science and Cooking Principles and Methods
Wed & Mon; 5:30-8:30P; Apr 9-18; B.Koehler; 12Hrs; $200.
In this course, students will cover the basic principles of professional cooking: Basic food science, proper execution of cooking methods, heat transfer, taste and flavor, texture and appearance, presentation and garnish, as well as basic nutrition. Classes will concentrate on a combination of lecture, demonstration and hands-on experience to build an understanding of the principles of proper cooking.

Bradley Koehler has over 25 twenty years of professional foodservice. He received his Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts from New England Culinary 1986. Brad earned his B.A. degree from Vermont College in 1995. Brad has worked at the Plaza of America Hotel in Dallas, Texas, The Chanticleer Restaurant on Nantucket, and the La Vendee Restaurant on Captiva Island, Florida. In 1990, Brad joined New England Culinary Institute as Chef Instructor teaching fine dining, catering, non-commercial food service, and meat fabrication. In 1998, Brad was promoted to Executive Chef of NECI Solutions, a division of New England Culinary Institute that encompasses culinary training, resort management, and contract service with-in the food service industry. In 2002 Brad joined Middlebury College as General Manager of Residential Dining. Brad managed the day-to-day operations at the college’s three dining halls until he left in 2010 to pursue a full time business with his orchard. Brad and his wife Amy Trubek own Windfall Orchard in Cornwall, vending regularly at the Middlebury Farmers’ Market

BUSINESS, FINANCE & MARKETING INSTITUTE

Building a Website
Tue: 5:30-8:30P; May 1-15; J. Watson; 9 Hrs; $225.
Would you like a do-it-yourself professional looking website that you can manage and control? Create and build a website, learn how to edit and manage your website, and understand the role of a hosting company. To get the most out of the class, it is recommended that you choose a website address and sign up with a host prior to the first class. Website hosting cost not included in course fee.

QuickBooks
Wed; 5:30-7:30P; Apr 25-Jun 13; TBA; 16 Hrs; $375.
Use the newest edition of this computerized accounting program designed for small business and farms. An easy-to-use system for accounts payable, receivables, and invoices; keeps records and generates reports.

TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE

Commercial Drivers License
A LICENSE-$5,156; B LICENSE-$2,650;
Upgrade-$2,650.
Earn a CDL A or B license, or upgrade B to A license;
Stafford Technical Center in Rutland, VT. Classroom training prepares for the CDL permit exam and pre-trip vehicle inspections. Driving range, and over-the-road training will follow. Tuition includes classroom, behind-the-wheel instruction, Vermont permit and license test fees, and
required textbooks. Students are responsible for paying for the costs of the required urinalysis and physical examinations prior to enrolling in the program. Please call 802-382-1004 for further information.

Register using one of the following ways:
• WALK IN – 8 AM to 3 PM, Monday-Friday
• FAX IN – (802) 388-2591
• BY MAIL OR PHONE – (802) 382-1012
• VISA & MC ACCEPTED
You will not be contacted unless class is
cancelled. Classes are filled on a first-come,
first served basis.