Professional Development & Workforce Education

Entrepreneurship & Business Plan Development
If you’re thinking about starting a business or want your business to grow, you need a strategy. Learn how to capitalize on your strengths and minimize your weaknesses by taking an in-depth look at the process. Course includes writing a business plan. Marcus Carr is the director of the Central Texas Business Resource Center, has a master of education degree and is a fellow entrepreneur who has started four businesses. (30 meetings) (3 CEUs)
Aug 25-Dec 10*
M/W 3-4:20 pm Cost/$87
*No class Sep 1

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Small Business Accounting
Take the confusion out of debits, credits and other financial details that can make or break your business. Topics include, but are not limited to, cost behavior, cost-volume-profit relationships, budgeting, relevant cost, pricing decisions, payroll accounting and taxes. Class will also give an overview of accounting software programs. Plan to purchase a textbook. Jack Clark, who is a CPA and CGFM, has been in private practice for 30 years working in all aspects of accounting and financial planning. (30 meetings) (3 CEUs)
Aug 25-Dec 10*
M/W 4:30-5:50 pm Cost/$84
*No class Sep 1

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Federal Income Tax
There are many uncertainties in life, but one thing you know for sure…you’ll have to pay your federal income tax. Save money by learning how to prepare your own tax return. Plan to purchase a textbook. Jack Clark (see Small Business Accounting). (30 meetings) (3 CEUs)
Aug 25-Dec 10*
M/W 6-7:20 pm Cost/$84
*No class Sep 1

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Supervisory Management & Human Relations Basics I
Management at any level accomplishes its tasks and goals through the actions of other people. At the supervisory level, interpersonal relationships are the most frequent and intense. This class will examine successful supervisory techniques as well as ones to avoid. Part I topics include the supervisor’s role in management, motivating others, effective employee communication, how and when to discipline and equal opportunity under the law. Plan to purchase What Every Supervisor Should Know by Lester R. Bittel for approximately $30 available from the CTC Bookstore. Marcus Carr (see Entrepreneurship & Business Plan Development). (4 meetings) (1.6 CEUs)
Sep 26-Oct17
FRI 8 am-noon Cost/$49

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Introduction to Social Media for Enterprise - New
Get a quick introduction to social media and Web 2.0 in this class that is specifically geared toward corporations, businesses and organizations. Learn the basics about the numerous Web 2.0 tools, platforms and media resources that are available online and how they are being used for sharing information and collaborating with others. Class will include demonstrations of how you can put social tools such as blogs, podcasts, widgets and wikis to work in your organization. Marcus Carr (see Entrepreneurship & Business Plan Development). (1 meeting)
Oct 25 SAT
9 am-1 pm
Dec 6 SAT
9 am-1 pm Cost/$22