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February 2009
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University of Hawaii, Maui Community College
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Business, Computer, & Vocational Classes


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 A & B Training Bonus
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(808) 984-3231

Explore Mac OS X
Jan. 31,  $69

Promoting Your Business in the Media
Feb. 2 & 9,  $74

Supervisory Essentials
Feb. 3 & 5,  $101

CDL Basics I
Feb. 3,  $99

Time Management for Microsoft Outlook
Feb. 5,  $149

Quickbooks Pro for Beginners I
Feb. 5-19, 2009 (3Th),  $169

Spreadsheets for Beginners
Feb. 6,  $59

NEW!  iApps: Everyday Applications for Your Mac
Feb. 7,  $69

FranklinCovey: 7 Habits for Managers
Feb. 9 & 10,  $199

Microsoft Excel - Essentials
Feb. 9, 11, 18, & 20  $209

Microsoft Project Intermediate
Feb. 10 & 12,  $109

Dreamweaver Introduction
Feb. 10, 12, & 17,  $189

AutoCAD Intermediate
Feb. 10, 12, 17 & 19  $209

CDL Basics II
Feb. 10-24 (no mtg. 2/16),  $1,200

A Woman's Guide to Financial Freedom
Feb. 11,  $29

Leading with Emotional Intelligence in Times of Change
Feb. 11,  $101

Communicate & Manage More Effectively with DISC
Feb. 17,  $59
+$18 Assessment Fee

Essentials of Web Design
Feb. 17 & 19,  $109

Continued Competency Code update - 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code
Feb. 21,  $170

Internet Marketing & Publicity
Feb. 23,  $44

Computer for Beginners
Feb.23,  $59

PDF's & Creating Fill-in Forms
Feb. 23 & 25,  $109

Microsoft Access Intermediate
Feb. 23, 25, Mar. 2 & 4  $209

Keyboard Typing for Success II
Feb. 23, 25, Mar. 2 & 4  $159

Dreamweaver Intermediate
Feb. 24, 26, & Mar. 3,  $189

Great People Skills for a Positive Workplace
Feb. 24 & 26,  $99

Adobe Photoshop Elements - Essentials
Feb. 24 & 26,  $109

Intro to Windows Vista
Feb. 25 & 27,  $109

Grammar Review
Feb. 27 & Mar. 6,  $89


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(808) 984-3231


College for Kids Celebrates 2nd Anniversary,
March 2009
College For Kids, Unicycles


College for Kids provides Maui's youth with an introduction to the college environment by providing an enriching, project-oriented, inter-disciplinary curriculum and a positive learning experience that is safe, creative and interactive. A hallmark of College for Kids is the sharing and reinforcement of instruction and content by each teacher.

Thematic weeks are presented during the Intercession breaks of DOE and most private schools. Classes run from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Maui Community College, Laulima Building. Students enroll for the entire week.

Walking field trips, guest speakers & college/career information are regular parts of our students' experience.

Please check out the exciting Spring programs for students, grades 4-6.

Write, Strike, & Slide
March 23-25, & 27

Poetry, Pets, & Pals
March 30 - April 3

Enrollment is Limited.  Early Registration is Recommended.

Questions?
Please Call Joanne Doell, College for Kids Coordinator at VITEC: (808) 984-3466

VITEC-Continuing Education & Training

University of Hawaii,
Maui Community College


310 W. Ka'ahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI  96732

(808) 984-3231

www.ocet.org


 Greetings!

Aloha!  VITEC-Continuing Education & Training would like to invite you to take advantage of our exciting class offerings & specials during the month of February. 

Through the generosity of the A & B Foundation, participants can apply for the A & B Training Bonus and save up to $100 on Business, Computer & Vocational classes.  Please check out the sidebar to see a list of February classes that qualify for the A & B Training Bonus.

On February 9 & 10, businesses will have the opportunity to take the FranklinCovey: 7 Habits for Managers workshop for only $99 with the A & B Training Bonus.  Check out the story below for more information on this two-day leadership workshop.

The MCC Commercial Driver's License School will be starting their Spring courses on February 3, 2009.  CDL Basics I & II will be offered.  Qualified participants can save up to $100 with the A & B Training Bonus.  If you are interested in more information, please read the story below.

College for Kids will be celebrating their 2nd Anniversary this March, 2009.  There are a lot of exciting things planned for the upcoming March program (grades 4-6).  Please see the story in the sidebar for more details.

Boot Camp for Goddesses is coming to Maui Community College, April 21-26, 2009.  Women looking for the perfect spring renewal please mark your calendars!  The feature story below provides more information on this holistic health & fitness retreat. 

We appreciate your patronage, and invite you to contact us with your questions & comments.  As an expression of our gratitude, please accept the 10% Discount Coupon included.  Thank you!

-The VITEC Team

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Lori Teragawachi, FranklinCovey: 7 Habits for Managers
FranklinCovey: 7 Habits for Managers Workshop for Only $99 with the A & B Training Bonus, Feb. 9 & 10, 2009

In today's economy, it is more important than ever for businesses to have effective management and leadership skills.   On February 9th & 10th, the Maui business community will have the opportunity to hone their management skills at the FranklinCovey: 7 Habits for Managers workshop. This popular leadership workshop is based on the work of renowned author and leadership consultant, Stephen Covey.   Participants will learn insights and tools to skillfully manage themselves and others, while unleashing their team's potential.  Lori Teragawachi, Certified FranklinCovey Facilitator, is leading the two-day workshop.  All materials are included.

To learn how to significantly change your life, please watch this "7 Habits" video on Changing Your Paradigms.
 
Through the generosity of the Alexander & Baldwin Foundation, qualified participants may take this workshop for only $99 ($799 value) with the A & B Training Bonus.  The intention of the A & B Training Bonus is to provide support for the development of Maui businesses.   Qualified applicants include individuals (including the unemployed), sole proprietors, and small & large businesses. Businesses may send up to four employees.  A & B participants can use the training bonus once a year.  Awards are given on a first-come-first-serve basis.
 
FranklinCovey: 7 Habits for Managers
February 9 & 10, 2009
Only $99 ($799 value) with the A & B Training Bonus

For More Information Please Call VITEC:
(808) 984-3231

Quote of the Month
 When properly understood, synergy is the highest activity in all life.  Synergy is the essence of principle-centered leadership.  It is the essence of principle-centered parenting.  It catalyzes, unifies, and unleashes the greatest powers within people.

--Stephen Covey
Mary Traynor, Fall 2008 Publicity Class ORIGINAL
Marketing & Publicity Classes for Under $20 with the A & B Training Bonus, Feb. 2009

During tough economic times it's important to get the most value out of your marketing budget. As you solidify your marketing plan, it is wise to build an integrated marketing campaign that strategically utilizes both publicity and advertising.

Publicity and advertising offer different benefits that nicely counter balance each other. Advertising provides guaranteed placement, and complete control over content.  It also helps to maintain brand recognition. However, it can get expensive.  On the other hand, publicity provides you with a wide amount of exposure for the least amount of money.  Another important benefit of publicity is that it enhances your credibility, because stories reported by the media is perceived as having the media's endorsement.  Publicity has longevity because it provides you with a permanent record.  But with publicity, placement is never guaranteed, and you don't have control over final content.  An effective campaign will reap the benefits of both, and strategically plan advertising around a strong publicity platform.

Building stronger relationships with your existing customer base is also a good marketing practice during uncertain times. One of the ways businesses are increasing customer loyalty is through the use of social media.  As internet usage continues to skyrocket, businesses need to get on the technological wave, or they will be at a disadvantage in the future.

Thousands and thousands of businesses are utilizing social networking sites like FaceBook or LinkedIn to connect with customers. Blogging & micro-blogging sites are another way people are building their networks, and creating customer loyalty.  Businesses are also strengthening relationships by establishing email lists, and sending out regular e-newsletters.  Develop a dynamic communication plan that shares your expertise, and offers useful, relevant information.  Customers do not want hype.  Engage your clients, and create mutually beneficial relationships. Build community and let your clients know that you care about them.  This will create a win-win scenario, and turn your clients into lifelong customers.

TESTIMONIALS
This class took me from zero to sixty with a great overview and in- depth details about marketing & publicity.
--John Cassel, Johnston Cassel Design Studio

Thank you Mary, for your enthusiasm & thorough knowledge of your subject matter. I learned a lot.  You make learning fun!
--Nancy Hart, Sing to the Animals

Join Mary Traynor, Marketing & PR Consultant, for her upcoming classes at VITEC.

Promoting Your Business in the Media
February 2 & 9, 2009 
Only $14.80 ($74 value) with the A & B Training Bonus 

Internet Marketing & Publicity
February 23, 2009
Only $8.80 ($44 value) with the A & B Training Bonus

For More Information Please Call VITEC:
(808) 984-3231

Nina Cherry, VITEC Trainer, Great People Skills
Great People Skills for a Positive Workplace
 Only $19.80 with the A & B Training Bonus
Feb. 24 & 26

Improve your communication skills to facilitate a great working environment.  Students will learn to recognize different communciation styles, tune into body language, resolve conflicts peacefully, and give constructive feedback.

Class will be taught by Nina Cherry, Certified Hakomi counselor, with a BA in Human Resource Management.  Nina has over 15 years experience leading counseling and communication trainings.

Great People Skills for a Positive Workplace
Feb. 24 & 26, 2009
Only $19.80 ($99 value) with the A & B Training Bonus.

For More Information Please Call VITEC:
(808) 984-3231


Boot Camp for Goddesses with Sierra Bender
Boot Camp For Goddesses, Maui
April 21-26, 2009

Women in search of the perfect spring renewal will be thrilled to know that Boot Camp for Goddesses will be coming to Maui Community College this Spring.  Led by international retreat leader, Sierra Bender, Boot Camp for Goddesses is a holistic fitness program that is designed specifically for women.  Sierra has a four-pronged approach to health and fitness that incorporates the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical.
 
Boot Camp for Goddesses is designed for women at all levels of fitness.  Women of all backgrounds will leave behind life's demands and expectations, and return to their true Goddess nature.  It's a chance to reclaim and rejoice in your magic, mystery, strength, and inner beauty.  Bender says the retreat is designed to "awaken women to their female spirit." 
 
Boot Camp for Goddesses features yoga, fitness workouts, hikes to sacred sites,  detoxification, meditation, breath work, aromatherapy, energetic healing, a sweat lodge purification ceremony, and live African drumming and dancing. Also included are discussions on women's health, nutrition, and healing. "To become truly powerful, you have to be fit in more than just your physical body", says Bender.  Boot Camp for Goddesses creates a safe haven to explore and embrace your truth.  You'll relax into that sacred place inside you where everything is still, and where answers are found. 

Please watch this video on Boot Camp for Goddesses for a nice preview.
 
TESTIMONIAL
"What an unforgettable experience I enjoyed at Boot Camp for Goddesses.  It's like coming home . . . returning to a body, a soul, a spirit that got lost along the way . . . Thank you for putting together a program that speaks gently and firmly to all of that we are as women, and all that we can be for ourselves and others."

--Wendy McGrane Strang, MPH Image Studios Films


Commuter Rates:  $1120
(includes Registration, Materials, Food, & Event Transportation)

Full Package:  $1475
(includes Registration, Materials, Lodging, Food & Event Transportation)

Boot Camp for Goddesses
April 21 - 26, 2009
Hosted by VITEC-Continuing Education & Training,
Maui Community College


For More Information on Registration & Materials, or for Information on Lodging, Food, & Commuter Rates
Please Call VITEC:
(808) 984-3231


For Other Questions Please Contact:
Dawn Freels
[email protected]
(808) 984-3420


Commercial Driver's License Course
Save Up to $100 with the A & B Training Bonus

MCC's Commercial Driver's License School is offering introductory and refresher classes for those interested in working in the transportation industry as a truck driver.

CDL Basics I
Feb. 3,  $99

CDL Basics II
Feb. 10-24 (no mtg. on 2/16),  $1,200

For More Information on Class Curriculum
Please Call Clarence Montalvo, III:
(808) 984-3462

For More Information on the A & B Training Bonus, or to Register Please Call:

(808) 984-3231

  Our Mission . . .
Eva Bondar, VITEC Training Coordinator
VITEC promotes life-long learning for individuals, businesses, and organizations through high quality non-credit training in the areas of workforce and economic development, computer technology, personal enrichment, & customized workplace trainings.  Mahalo for your ongoing support!