Balance your hormones, and fine-tune the workings of your inner organs through Chi Gong, an ancient Chinese method of moving meditation. Maha Conyers shares low impact movements that boosts the immune system, increases energy level, and improves general health, radiance, and balance.  Class includes an instructional DVD.
 

Improve your skin texture and refresh your muscle tone by learning simple acupressure, stretches, and yoga postures for your face.  Experience the beautifying effects of meditation and deep relaxation, and keep your skin healthy and radiant.  Taught by Maha Conyers, LMT and Preventative Health Care Specialist.
 

Join Rayo McPhee in a fun-filled cardio class that combines easy dance moves from around the world including meringue, cha cha, hip hop, belly dancing, and rock and roll.
 

Keep your brain healthy as you age by learning lifestyle choices that you can make today that will ensure your good health tomorrow.  Elaine Slavinsky, RN and Program Coordinator for the Maui Alzheimer's Association shares brain exercises that help prevent dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other brain related illnesses.

Performance Coaching:
Give Feedback that Motivates,
not Deflates!
September 15, 2009

Improve your leadership skills and learn a performance coaching method that will help you to manage negative emotions; minimize defensiveness from those receiving feedback; make observations without a judgmental, critical tone; help performers feel the consequences of their actions on you and others; maintain job standards and quality; and, open the door to effective, participatory problem-solving dilemmas.

Join Lois Greenwood, Ph.D. in this highly interactive class that is focused on workplace application.  Lois is the Founding Director of VITEC, and has over 20 years experience teaching management and communications skills to thousands of business professionals throught Hawaii and the Mainland.

 
Learn natural pain relief techniques used in childbirth, including breathing patterns and the use of visualization.  Zoe Weston teaches stretches and yoga positions that help to strengthen a woman's body for birth, as well as movements that can be done during labor to ease pain.
 

Prepare your body and mind for the birthing process.  Join Zoe Weston, Certified Wholebirth Yoga Instructor, as she teaches yoga and dance techniques for pregnancy that promote strength, tone, balance, and agility.  Suitable for all stages of pregnancy.
 

College for Kids
"Native American Life"
Full-Day Program (Grades 4-6)
October 5-9, 2009

Students (Grades 4-6) will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of Native American culture and history at College for Kids' Fall 2009 Progam, "Native American Life". Lessons focus on understanding Native American land, ecology, and foods; famous leaders; dwellings, customs, and tribal life structure; roles of women; art, dance, & music.  Native American artifacts and hands-on experience will bring to life the "Mitakuye Oyasin" concept, "We are all related".  Program includes:
 
Powerpoint: What Tribe Calls to You? - Students will improve their Powerpoint skills while doing internet research on Native American history.  Compiled research material will be suitable for use in a future school project.
 
Native American Art - Participants will learn about tribal art, and have an opportunity to create a Native American dream catcher or an art piece of their own.
 
Dance, Drum, & Talk Story - Students experience the heartbeat of tribal life through Native American stories, music, drums, and dance.
 
Warrior Chess II - Intermediate chess strategies are shared as students discover if they can apply the Native American warrior responsibilities to their chess game.
 
College Information & Careers - Participants learn about college opportunities and 21st century careers with online research and guest speakers.
 

College Bound
"FranklinCovey: 7 Habits for Teens"
Half-Day Program (Grades 7-12)
October 5-9, 2009

This half-day program is designed to give teens (Grades 7-12) a stellar advantage in organizing, making choices, and problem solving during their high school and college years.  Based on the work of Stephen Covey, leadership trainer and best-selling author,  "FranklinCovey: 7 Habits for Teens" has a profound effect on student's attitudes and belief about themselves and others.  Training provides learners with a step-by-step framework for boosting self-image, building friendships, resisting peer pressure, achieving goals, and improving communication and relationships with parents.  Student participation, humor, anecdotes, videos, real-life scenarios, and relevant interactive exercises help students learn with a newfound belief in their own abilities.  Program includes:
 
GarageBand: Participants will learn how to create, record, and edit their own music in VITEC's state-of-the-art Mac Lab. No musical experience required.
 
College Information & Careers: Participants learn about college opportunities and 21st century careers with online research and guest speakers.
 

Two new classes are being offered this fall with content specifically designed for VITEC-Continuing Education & Training. Stephanie Latham joins VITEC from the mainland to teach the new classes, "Rx for Common Small Business HR Headaches" and "I Seen Your Add: Getting Hired from a Hiring Manager's Perspective".  Stephanie, the owner of sbHR solutions, is a Senior Professional in Human Resource (SPHR) and has a M.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Management and Organizational Effectiveness.
 
As the owner of a small business, Stephanie consults with other small businesses to help them achieve their goals by aligning organizational systems.  She has extensive experience in all aspects of human resources and offers a functional perspective on human capital management related issues. While there is unfortunately not a "simple pill" to deal with these types of issues, the "Rx for Small Business HR Headaches" class, held in four segments on Fridays, October 2-23, provides practical ways to learn basic HR principles. Intended for owners, managers and employees of small businesses tasked to manage HR related functions, this interactive class provides working knowledge to assess what you are doing right, and how things might be done differently, more efficiently, with reduced liability -
and reduce migraines!

The three hour session "I Seen Your Add", held on Mondays, October 19 & 26, provides a hands on job-seeking approach from a fresh and unique viewpoint. As a former recruiter and corporate staffing manager, Stephanie now uses her powers for good instead of evil, turning the tables by helping job seekers develop creative and effective alternatives to compete in today's difficult job market. She has interviewed hundreds of applicants and has learned what it really takes to get hired.  You'll leave with a plan to attack your job hunt to increase your opportunity to find employment.  You might also leave with a few humorous real life interviewing anecdotes!

VITEC would like to congratulate the following VITECBenefits e-community members whose names were selected in the VITEC 20th Anniversary Lottery.

Throughout 2009 our VITECBenefits e-community members will be automatically entered into our monthly 20th Anniversary Lottery.  A complimentary class will be awarded to three people.  In addition, one business will win a contract training class (on-site training at your workplace) for only 50% of the costs!  Some restrictions apply.

If you were one of the lucky ones selected, VITEC will be contacting you via email with official notification and instructions on how to collect your prize.


How do you win with us?  Simply join the VITECBenefits email list.

-Join the VITECBenefits email list at the top left corner of this ezine, or sign-up on the VITEC homepage at www.ocet.org.
-Fill out the form available at VITEC's front desk in the lobby of the Laulima Building, Maui Community College.

By becoming a  VITECBenefits member, you will automatically receive a 20% discount coupon that you can immediately apply towards a VITEC class.  To redeem your 20% discount simply give the coupon's discount code to the VITEC registration staff.

As a  VITECBenefits member you will receive:

-VITEC's monthly ezine with the latest updates & news.
-Exclusive VITEC Benefits member discounts
-Chances to win classes in our 2009 20th Anniversary Lottery.

We look forward to keep you updated through VITECBenefits!

  Congratulations to Eva Bondar,
VITEC Program Coordinator

Congratulations goes out to Eva Bondar, who has been recently hired by the University of Hawaii, Maui Community College, as the new Program Coordinator for VITEC, Office of Continuing Education & Training. 

Eva is responsible for creating new classes at the Kahului campus, as well as finding new locations to hold VITEC's non-credit classes.  She welcomes new class ideas, and is actively recruiting new instructors. Please contact her if you are interested in discussing further.

VITEC is now expanding their class offerings to off-campus sights.  Please contact Eva if you have ideas on alternate class locations.

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!

VITEC-Continuing Education & Training