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IT Careers Training & Cer�fica�on
Students may begin this free course at any �me . Classes are held Monday – Thursday , 1:30 – 4:30 pm . Semester I We start with computer skills development using the Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment . The program then focuses on training for the Microso� Office Specialist Cer�ficate . Microso� Office Specialist ( MOS ) Cer�ficate is earned when passing any three Cer�port Assessments . Semester II We will cover curriculum that prepares students for the CompTIA A + cer�fica�on . This cer�ficate will qualify students to work in the IT field as Tier 1 Helpdesk Support Professionals . CompTIA A + Curriculum includes :
• Opera�ng system installa�on & upgrading
• Installing & imaging virtual machines
• Data storage
• Peripheral devices
• Safety & maintenance
• Assembly & disassembly of hardware
• Computer networks
• Internet security
• Troubleshoo�ng
Other Educa�onal Services Offered
• Basic skills brush up
• Brush up for Military tes�ng
• Free Accuplacer prepara�on classes
• Study for college entrance
Minecra� Game Designer by Computer Explorers
Don ’ t just play Minecra� ! Turn Minecra� from a game into a visual learning tool ! Learn basic game design skills , collaborate to build Adventure maps , and enjoy advanced features of Minecra� used in Adventure mode . This class has a strong emphasis on crea�vity , explora�on , and coopera�ve learning experiences . Students will be able to take their custom worlds home on a flash drive , and will be able to con�nue to develop these worlds on their home computers .
Cost : $ 64
Canvas and Clay with Kidcreate Studio
Crea�ng with clay and pain�ng on canvas - it just doesn ’ t get any be�er than that ! In this class , your child will get to experiment with many different types of art while learning simple step-by-step pain�ng and clay techniques . We will make 3D bears , owls that glow-in-the-dark , a scratchboard pain�ng of a cat and so much more !
Cost : $ 56

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Crazy Chemworks by Mad Science ®
Start your chemistry career off right with Crazy Chemworks . Learn how to work in a lab , tell the difference between acids and bases , iden�fy chemical reac�ons , and bond molecules together in ooey-gooey slime . Learn about the three states of ma�er and delve into the secrets of hydrogen bonding . At the end of each class , you ’ ll add to your own lab by taking home a graduated gear , reac�on tube kit , ac�on flask , thermocolor cup , set of atomic coins , Professor Beakerdude , and a batch of Mad Science slime .
Cost : $ 96
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