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Featured Courses
MARCH 28
(TUESDAY)
6:00PM-8:00PM
Do you need social media graphics for your business but you’re not a graphic designer? We’ve got you covered!
In this class, we’ll teach you easy-to-follow graphic design techniques to create in a free online tool called Canva.
This interactive class will cover how to make:
• Creative Instagram stories
• TikTok videos
• Facebook posts
• PDF’s
• …and more!
*Lab time is included during class for you to create your own graphics for feedback.
Ready to get designing? Sign up today!
This Workshop is Free,
But Registration Is Required*
Instructor: AMBERLY BUCCI
MAY 23, JUNE 6, JUNE 10
(TUESDAYS)
6:00PM-8:00PM
Securing funding can be challenging if you aren't equipped to tell your company's or organization's story of results.
This interactive course provides step-by-step instruction of how to increase your likelihood for success in securing funding.
This 3-class series includes:
• MAY 23
Three Approaches to Get More Grants and Philanthropic Dollars
• JUNE 06
Defining Success: What Difference Does Your Company or Organization Make
• JUNE 20
Identifying Grants, Investors, and Other Marketing Tools
Who Should Attend:
Job seekers, career changers or those considering a job or career change in any industry.
3 Sessions: $99
INSTRUCTOR:ROBYN FAUCY

Social Media
for Small Businesses
Social Media
for Small Businesses
(WEDNESDAYS)
6:00PM-8:00PM
Learn how to think about social media as part of your marketing plan, how to choose which platform to use, how frequently to post, what to post, and how to leverage your posts to get more customer engagement.
This 4-class series is scheduled as follows:
•Class 1 - April 12
•Class 2 - April 19
•Class 3 - April 26
•Clasas 4 - May 3
4 Sessions: $199
INSTRUCTOR: KEVIN MCNULTY
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