The following classes and seminars are available through the Continuing Education Department at BCCC. To register, call Eva Peartree at 252-940- 6375 or email eva.peartree@beaufortccc.edu.

Recordkeeping and Taxes for Small Business 

This workshop is perfect for business owners who know their product or service very well, but are frustrated by accounting. Owners should not be working hard and running out of cash at the end of the month. This seminar will help participants understand the financial aspects of a business and associated taxes. Participants will become familiar with those financial terms that confuse them, but are the road map to their success.

Topics will include: traits that make a business thrive and grow, CPAs and when and how does one use them, reading financial statements, required federal and state reports and determining profit. The seminar takes place on June 13 from 6-9 p.m. and is free to attend.

CDL Truck Driving

Students will train to drive a Class A combination vehicle and prepare for the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles commercial driver’s license exam, including the pre-trip inspection, off-road skills test and the driving test. Truck drivers are in high demand. Funding assistance may be available through the local NCWorks Center. There are also scholarships available through State Employees’ Credit Union, Golden LEAF and the BCCC Foundation. This program is an online hybrid program, meaning that there will be online assignments apart from on-campus driving during the weekends. The course costs $226 and requires one textbook. It will run from July 11 through Nov. 6.

Customer Service and Sales

In this four-week class, students will work toward earning their certification from the National Retail Federation Foundation. This certification is for individuals who wish to obtain a job or pursue a career in retail. The certification shows value toward customer service and sales skills and assist the job seeker in obtaining employment in the industry.

This program will show retail employers or employees how to learn about products or services, assess customer needs, educate customers, meet customer needs and provide ongoing support. At the completion of the class, students will be prepared for the certification exam. This class runs from July 12 through Aug. 2 on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, costs $95 and requires a textbook.

 

WASHINGTON COUNTY CENTER

The following classes are available at the Washington County Center in Roper through Beaufort County Community College’s Department of Continuing Education. These classes start soon, so sign up now. To register, call Eva Peartree at 252-940- 6375 or email eva.peartree@beaufortccc.edu.

Android and iPhone/iPad Workshops

Bring a smartphone or tablet to this fun and informational session. During these workshops, Kisha Norman will help students find the best pathways to get the most from their devices. Learn about apps, security settings, setup options, linking email and entertainment features that can be used every day with confidence. Class size is limited, so students will have time to address individual needs. Students will leave feeling more comfortable operating their device. The Android class will run from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on June 21 and costs $20. The iPhone/iPad class will run from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on June 23.