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The SkillBuilder training calendar is published three times a year in January, May, and September by the West Virginia Commission for National and Community Service. The next PRINT DEADLINE for events taking place May through August 2007 is April 8, 2007. Submissions may be made online at any time. The deadline applies only to getting your training listed in the next printed version of SkillBuilder.
| ID | Course Name, Date, Time, Location, Instructor, Fee | How to Register | Course Description | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 758 |
Introduction to Disaster Services American Red Cross--Greenbrier Valley Starts: 05/12/2008, 10:00 AM Ends: Same Day , 12:00 AM Lindside Senior Center Instructor: Kelly Cahill Registration Fee: N/C |
To register, please contact: Kelly Cahill 304-645-1070 kelcahill@msn.com |
How red cross and fema recovery victims from disaster | |||
| 774 |
The Link to Making a Difference WV Commission for National and Community Service Starts: 05/14/2008, 9:00 AM Ends: Same Day , 4:00 PM Greenbrier County Public Library - Lewisburg, W.Va. Instructor: Trish Hatfield and WVCNCS Staff Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Gina Namay 304-558-0111 gnamay@mail.state.wv.us |
A free series of focus groups and informational sessions that will evaluate existing tools and opportunities for volunteers. Attendees will participate in a facilitated focus group in the morning about volunteerism in the community and the role of the Commission’s web site, www.volunteerwv.org, as a volunteerism tool. Attendees are encouraged to stay for information sessions in the afternoon on national service, volunteer opportunities and statewide funding opportunities for service projects. | |||
| 788 |
Moving Forward: Creating Vision Solutions Altenheim Resource Center Starts: 05/14/2008, 8:00 AM Ends: Same Day , 4:30 PM Altenheim Resource Center, 1359 National Road, Wheeling WV 26003 Instructor: J.Britt; S.Gompers;E.McDonald;J.Zambito; others Registration Fee: $20.00 |
To register, please contact: Ann Koegler 304 243-0996 akoegler@verizon.net |
6.5 CE hours will be offered to WV Social Workers (Bethany College WV 490009) and WV Nurses (WV 2003 0431 RN) for this workshop. Topics include the psychosocial implications of visual impairment; the impact on everyday life; how those with low/no vision have adapted; the availability of vision aids; how diseases, stroke and injury impact eye health; and, community resources. The Seeing Hand Association Inc also received a grant through the WV Assistive Technology System. | |||
| 776 |
Firm Foundations: Audits and Internal Controls Volunteer Action Center Starts: 05/14/2008, 9:00 AM Ends: Same Day , 12: PM Parkersburg Country Club Instructor: Randall Perry, Jean Ambrose Registration Fee: $20 |
To register, please contact: Wendy Tuck 304-424-3457, ext 110 wendytuck@juno.com |
These two presentations, following a continental breakfast, will address the internal controls, legal and financial, that non-profits need to have in place for a firm foundation. A CPA will also explain the audit process - what to expect, a timeline for preparation, and what documents are needed. There will be time for questions and answers | |||
| 775 |
The Link to Making a Difference WV Commission for National and Community Service Starts: 05/15/2008, 9:00 AM Ends: Same Day , 4:00 PM Tamarack - Beckley, W.Va. Instructor: Trish Hatfield and WVCNCS Staff Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Gina Namay 304-558-0111 gnamay@mail.state.wv.us |
A free series of focus groups and informational sessions that will evaluate existing tools and opportunities for volunteers. Attendees will participate in a facilitated focus group in the morning about volunteerism in the community and the role of the Commission’s web site, www.volunteerwv.org, as a volunteerism tool. Attendees are encouraged to stay for information sessions in the afternoon on national service, volunteer opportunities and statewide funding opportunities for service projects. | |||
| 719 |
FINANCIAL LITERACY KISRA Starts: 05/19/2008, 6:00 PM Ends: 05/19/2008, 8:00 PM 124 Marshall Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064 Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
MODULE 3 of 10 - How to Choose and Keep a Checking Account | |||
| 760 |
CAS: Client Assistance Service American Red Cross--Greenbrier Valley Starts: 05/19/2008, 1:00 PM Ends: 05/19/2008, 5:00 PM Lindside Senior Center at Lindside Instructor: Kelly Cahill//Walter Lockhart Registration Fee: N/C |
To register, please contact: Kelly Cahill//Walter Lockhart 304-645-1070 kelcahill@msn.com |
This class will prepare volunteers to deliver assistance to victims of disaster | |||
| 759 |
Damage Assessment #1 American Red Cross--Greenbrier Valley Starts: 05/19/2008, 10:00 AM Ends: 05/19/2008, 1:00 PM Lindside Senior Center at Lindside Instructor: Kelly Cahill//Walter Lockhart Registration Fee: N/C |
To register, please contact: Kelly Cahill//Walter Lockhart 304-645-1070 kelcahill@msn.com |
Damage assessment is conducted to see if a disaster has occured and gives the numbers of homes and people involved and to what extent. | |||
| 691 |
KISRA Starts: 05/20/2008, 6:00 PM Ends: 05/20/2008, 9:00 PM 124 Marshall Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064 Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
These informative workshops provide first-time homebuyers with skills and resources to achieve the American Dream of homeownership, including housing counseling, homebuyer education, financial literacy education, mortgage pre-qualification, loan origination, home construction, down payment assistance and personal credit improvement. | |||
| 761 |
CAS: Client Assistance Service American Red Cross--Greenbrier Valley Starts: 05/23/2008, 10:00 AM Ends: 05/23/2008, 1:00 PM Lindside Senior Center at Lindside Instructor: Kelly Cahill//Walter Lockhart Registration Fee: N/C |
To register, please contact: Kelly Cahill//Walter Lockhart 304-645-1070 kelcahill@msn.com |
To prepare volunteer to effiectively and sensitively manage a shelter operation as a team. While meeting the needs of people displace as a result of a disaster | |||
| 790 |
Teen entrepreneurship Camp YMCA Camp Horseshoe Starts: 06/08/2008, 00 AM Ends: 06/14/2008, AM YMCA Camp Horseshoe Instructor: David King and others Registration Fee: $350 |
To register, please contact: Sharon Cassidy 304-675-5899 sharon@hi-y.org |
Sponsored by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio-West Virginia YMCA, in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission, WV Development Office and the WV Department of Education, the six days engage teens in entrepreneurship skill development as well as civic leadership and service. Camperships of up to $320 are availabale for students to participate. | |||
| 710 |
A GUIDE TO HOMEOWNERSHIP KISRA Starts: 06/12/2008, 5:30 PM Ends: 06/12/2008, 9:00 PM The Douglass Center, 1448 10th Avenue, Huntington, WV Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
These informative workshops provide first-time homebuyers with skills and resources to achieve the American Dream of homeownership, including housing counseling, homebuyer education, financial literacy education, mortgage pre-qualification, loan origination, home construction, down payment assistance and personal credit improvement. | |||
| 789 |
Aging & Incapacity: Financial Planning, Medicaid & Long Term Care Altenheim Resource Center Starts: 06/13/2008, 8:30 AM Ends: Same Day , 12:00 PM Altenheim Resource Center, 1359 National Road, Wheeling WV 26003 Instructor: Gerald Townsend, Elder Law Attorney Registration Fee: Free |
To register, please contact: Ann Koegler 304 243-0996 akoegler@verizon.net |
How do we plan for long term care? How do we pay for long term care? Join us to learn about planning tools and maximizing resources when care is needed. | |||
| 791 |
Sr. Leadership-Service Summit HI-Y Leadership Center Starts: 06/15/2008, 00 AM Ends: 06/21/2008, AM YMCA Camp Horseshoe Instructor: David King and oters Registration Fee: $320 by May 1 and $350 after May 1 |
To register, please contact: Sharon Cassidy 304-478-2481 sharon@hi-y.org |
High school students engage in six days of experiential learning focused on civic leadership, service and effective governance for student organizations. | |||
| 692 |
KISRA Starts: 06/17/2008, 6:00 PM Ends: 06/17/2008, 9:00 PM 124 Marshall Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064 Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
These informative workshops provide first-time homebuyers with skills and resources to achieve the American Dream of homeownership, including housing counseling, homebuyer education, financial literacy education, mortgage pre-qualification, loan origination, home construction, down payment assistance and personal credit improvement. | |||
| 792 |
Jr. Leadership-Service Summit HI-Y Leadership Center Starts: 06/21/2008, 3:00 PM Ends: 06/28/2008, 9: AM YMCA Camp Horseshoe Instructor: David King and oters Registration Fee: 320 by May 1 and 350 after May 1 |
To register, please contact: Sharon Cassidy 304-478-2481 sharon@hi-y.org |
Middle school students develop civic leadership and service skills in six days of active hands-on activities. Some sponsorships may be available for specific counties. | |||
| 720 |
FINANCIAL LITERACY KISRA Starts: 06/23/2008, 6:00 PM Ends: 06/23/2008, 8:00 PM 124 Marshall Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064 Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
MODULE 4 of 10 - How to Keep Track of Your Money | |||
| 681 |
Grant Workshop The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Starts: 06/27/2008, 9:00 AM Ends: Same Day , 12: PM The Family Enrichment Center Instructor: Sheri Ryder Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Sheri Ryder 346-3620 sryder@tgkvf.org |
To educate the non-profit community about the 2008 online grant application process for the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation. | |||
| 711 |
A GUIDE TO HOMEOWNERSHIP KISRA Starts: 07/10/2008, 5:30 PM Ends: 07/10/2008, 9:00 PM The Douglass Center, 1448 10th Avenue, Huntington, WV Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
These informative workshops provide first-time homebuyers with skills and resources to achieve the American Dream of homeownership, including housing counseling, homebuyer education, financial literacy education, mortgage pre-qualification, loan origination, home construction, down payment assistance and personal credit improvement. | |||
| 693 |
KISRA Starts: 07/15/2008, 6:00 PM Ends: 07/15/2008, 9:00 PM 124 Marshall Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064 Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
These informative workshops provide first-time homebuyers with skills and resources to achieve the American Dream of homeownership, including housing counseling, homebuyer education, financial literacy education, mortgage pre-qualification, loan origination, home construction, down payment assistance and personal credit improvement. | |||
| 721 |
FINANCIAL LITERACY KISRA Starts: 07/21/2008, 6:00 PM Ends: 07/21/2008, 8:00 PM 124 Marshall Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064 Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
MODULE 5 of 10 - Why You Should Save, Save, Save | |||
| 694 |
KISRA Starts: 07/22/2008, 6:00 PM Ends: 07/22/2008, 9:00 PM 124 Marshall Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064 Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
These informative workshops provide first-time homebuyers with skills and resources to achieve the American Dream of homeownership, including housing counseling, homebuyer education, financial literacy education, mortgage pre-qualification, loan origination, home construction, down payment assistance and personal credit improvement. | |||
| 712 |
A GUIDE TO HOMEOWNERSHIP KISRA Starts: 08/07/2008, 5:30 PM Ends: 08/07/2008, 9:00 PM The Douglass Center, 1448 10th Avenue, Huntington, WV Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
These informative workshops provide first-time homebuyers with skills and resources to achieve the American Dream of homeownership, including housing counseling, homebuyer education, financial literacy education, mortgage pre-qualification, loan origination, home construction, down payment assistance and personal credit improvement. | |||
| 722 |
FINANCIAL LITERACY KISRA Starts: 08/11/2008, 6:00 PM Ends: 08/11/2008, 8:00 PM 124 Marshall Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064 Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
MODULE 6 of 10 - Your rights as a consumer | |||
| 695 |
KISRA Starts: 08/12/2008, 6:00 PM Ends: 08/12/2008, 9:00 PM 124 Marshall Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064 Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
These informative workshops provide first-time homebuyers with skills and resources to achieve the American Dream of homeownership, including housing counseling, homebuyer education, financial literacy education, mortgage pre-qualification, loan origination, home construction, down payment assistance and personal credit improvement. | |||
| 713 |
A GUIDE TO HOMEOWNERSHIP KISRA Starts: 09/11/2008, 5:30 PM Ends: 09/11/2008, 9:00 PM The Douglass Center, 1448 10th Avenue, Huntington, WV Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
These informative workshops provide first-time homebuyers with skills and resources to achieve the American Dream of homeownership, including housing counseling, homebuyer education, financial literacy education, mortgage pre-qualification, loan origination, home construction, down payment assistance and personal credit improvement. | |||
| 714 |
A GUIDE TO HOMEOWNERSHIP KISRA Starts: 09/18/2008, 5:30 PM Ends: 09/18/2008, 9:00 PM The Douglass Center, 1448 10th Avenue, Huntington, WV Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
These informative workshops provide first-time homebuyers with skills and resources to achieve the American Dream of homeownership, including housing counseling, homebuyer education, financial literacy education, mortgage pre-qualification, loan origination, home construction, down payment assistance and personal credit improvement. | |||
| 723 |
FINANCIAL LITERACY KISRA Starts: 09/22/2008, 6:00 PM Ends: 09/22/2008, 8:00 PM 124 Marshall Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064 Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
MODULE 7 of 10 - How your credit history will affect your credit future | |||
| 696 |
KISRA Starts: 09/23/2008, 6:00 PM Ends: 09/23/2008, 9:00 PM 124 Marshall Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064 Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
These informative workshops provide first-time homebuyers with skills and resources to achieve the American Dream of homeownership, including housing counseling, homebuyer education, financial literacy education, mortgage pre-qualification, loan origination, home construction, down payment assistance and personal credit improvement. | |||
| 697 |
KISRA Starts: 09/30/2008, 6:00 PM Ends: 09/30/2008, 9:00 PM 124 Marshall Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064 Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
These informative workshops provide first-time homebuyers with skills and resources to achieve the American Dream of homeownership, including housing counseling, homebuyer education, financial literacy education, mortgage pre-qualification, loan origination, home construction, down payment assistance and personal credit improvement. | |||
| 715 |
A GUIDE TO HOMEOWNERSHIP KISRA Starts: 10/16/2008, 5:30 PM Ends: 10/16/2008, 9:00 PM The Douglass Center, 1448 10th Avenue, Huntington, WV Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
These informative workshops provide first-time homebuyers with skills and resources to achieve the American Dream of homeownership, including housing counseling, homebuyer education, financial literacy education, mortgage pre-qualification, loan origination, home construction, down payment assistance and personal credit improvement. | |||
| 724 |
FINANCIAL LITERACY KISRA Starts: 10/20/2008, 6:00 PM Ends: 10/20/2008, 8:00 PM 124 Marshall Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064 Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
MODULE 8 of 10 - How to make a credit card work for you | |||
| 698 |
KISRA Starts: 10/21/2008, 6:00 PM Ends: 10/21/2008, 9:00 PM 124 Marshall Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064 Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
These informative workshops provide first-time homebuyers with skills and resources to achieve the American Dream of homeownership, including housing counseling, homebuyer education, financial literacy education, mortgage pre-qualification, loan origination, home construction, down payment assistance and personal credit improvement. | |||
| 699 |
KISRA Starts: 10/28/2008, 6:00 PM Ends: 10/28/2008, 9:00 PM 124 Marshall Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064 Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
These informative workshops provide first-time homebuyers with skills and resources to achieve the American Dream of homeownership, including housing counseling, homebuyer education, financial literacy education, mortgage pre-qualification, loan origination, home construction, down payment assistance and personal credit improvement. | |||
| 757 |
Roots, Realitites and the Road Ahead conference Preservation Alliance of WV Starts: 11/06/2008, 00 AM Ends: 11/08/2008, AM Oak Hill Holiday Inn Instructor: varies Registration Fee: varies |
To register, please contact: Karen Carper 304 345 6005 karen@pawv.org |
Preservation trades training and workshops for developing cultural heritage tourism | |||
| 700 |
KISRA Starts: 11/11/2008, 6:00 PM Ends: 11/11/2008, 9:00 PM 124 Marshall Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064 Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
These informative workshops provide first-time homebuyers with skills and resources to achieve the American Dream of homeownership, including housing counseling, homebuyer education, financial literacy education, mortgage pre-qualification, loan origination, home construction, down payment assistance and personal credit improvement. | |||
| 725 |
FINANCIAL LITERACY KISRA Starts: 11/17/2008, 6:00 PM Ends: 11/17/2008, 8:00 PM 124 Marshall Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064 Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
MODULE 9 of 10 - Know what you're borrowing before you buy | |||
| 756 |
Share The Vision 2008: WV's 16th Annual Substance Abuse Prevention Conference WV Prevention Resource Center Starts: 11/18/2008, 00 AM Ends: 11/19/2008, AM Charleston Civic Center Instructor: Multiple Presenters and Keynotes Registration Fee: $99 |
To register, please contact: Jo Beyer 766.6301 ext 21 beyer@marshall.edu |
Share The Vision is a prevention-oriented, capacity building conference that brings together West Virginian's who work every day to combat substance abuse and promote community well-being. Join prevention and treatment professionals, community coalition members, educators, law enforcement, counselors, social workers, and others for two days of learning and networking. Additional info is available at www.PrevNET.org/stv. | |||
| 726 |
FINANCIAL LITERACY KISRA Starts: 12/15/2008, 6:00 PM Ends: 12/15/2008, 8:00 PM 124 Marshall Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064 Instructor: Patricia Scott Registration Fee: FREE |
To register, please contact: Patricia Scott (clients must pre register) 304-768-1300 (clients must call to register) patricias@kisra.org (clients must pre register) |
MODULE 10 of 10 - What Home Ownership is all about | |||