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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