Workshops offered at Northwest’s main campus
By Brittany Greer| 8/27/09

A variety of workshops will be offered this semester at Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, according to Continuing Education Coordinator Patricia Lowder.

Live Rich for Less Workshop will be offered Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9-11 a.m. in the Tunica Building, Room 123 on the Senatobia campus. The deadline to register is Tuesday, Sept. 15. The purpose of this workshop, which is taught by Amy Payne, is to explore how to stretch money during tough economic times. Students will explore Web sites to purchase discounted gift certificates allowing a family of four to eat for approximately $10. The fee for this workshop is $35.

Face-to-Face with Facebook Workshop (.5 CEUs) will be offered on Monday, Nov. 2 and Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Tunica Building, Room 130 on the Senatobia campus. The deadline to register is Thursday, Oct. 22. Helen Williamson will be the instructor for this workshop. Facebook is an online social networking Web site that allows users to create their own profiles and link to and view profiles of others. This workshop will teach people how to do this safely by allowing only certain people to view their profile. The $65 fee for this workshop includes the cost of the book.

Let’s Talk Business for High School Seniors Workshop will be offered on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10:30 a.m.-noon in the Tunica Building, Room 123 on the Senatobia campus. The deadline to register is Tuesday, Nov. 10. The purpose of this workshop, which is taught by Amy Payne, is to explore the many careers and job opportunities that are available with a business degree. Students will learn about the different majors in the school of business, job descriptions in the different areas, job availability and making the transition from a two-year school to a four-year university. The fee for this workshop is $15.

For more information on non-credit courses and workshops on the Senatobia campus, contact Lowder at (662) 562-3349 or e-mail pwlowder@northwestms.edu 

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