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Acting Workshops Begin at the Legion Studio Back to Course List Youth Workshop Ages 6 to 12 Acting Workshops Begin at the Legion Studio The Pumphouse Players are excited to announce that, beginning in September, there will be ongoing acting workshops at the historic Legion Theatre in Cartersville. These classes, to be known as the Legion Studio, will be held in conjunction with Georgia Highlands College and will be held at the theatre beginning September 15, 2012. There will be Saturday workshops for both youth and adults; the youth classes beginning at 9:00 AM, and adult classes will start at 1:00 PM. These workshops will introduce participants to basic theatrical concepts such as the terminology and technology of the theater and will progress to stage concepts such as stage movement and voice projection. The final weeks will concentrate on character development and improvisation skills. Upon completion of each six- or eight- week program, all graduates will appear in an original production at the Legion Theatre or Georgia Highlands College. The youth program is available for children ages 6 to 12; the cost for the six-week program is $200. The adult program (teens and up) is eight weeks long and will cost $250. Classes begin on September 15, 2012, and will continue each Saturday until the final productions. The final production for the youth program will be on Saturday, October 20, 2012, at 10 AM at the Legion. The adult program will conclude with a performance on the evening of November 10, with the time and location to be determined. To enroll in these workshops go online at http://www.highlands.edu/site/continuing-education or call Georgia Highlands College at (678) 872-8240 . For more information regarding these workshops or other activities at the Legion Theatre contact Mike Harris, President of the Pumphouse Players, Inc. at 770.387.2610. For further information on any class or to register, please call George White at 678-872-8240 or E-mail gwhite@highlands.edu Georgia Highlands College The University System of Georgia Rome, Cartersville, Dallas, Marietta and Douglasville, Georgia AA/EE/EEO Institution ADA Date(s): September 12 to October 20, 2012 Time(s): Starts at 9am Location: Cartersville Fee: $200 Register for this Course |
Acting Workshops Begin at the Legion Studio Back to Course List Adult Class Acting Workshops Begin at the Legion Studio The Pumphouse Players are excited to announce that, beginning in September, there will be ongoing acting workshops at the historic Legion Theatre in Cartersville. These classes, to be known as the Legion Studio, will be held in conjunction with Georgia Highlands College and will be held at the theatre beginning September 15, 2012. There will be Saturday workshops for both youth and adults; the youth classes beginning at 9:00 AM, and adult classes will start at 1:00 PM. These workshops will introduce participants to basic theatrical concepts such as the terminology and technology of the theater and will progress to stage concepts such as stage movement and voice projection. The final weeks will concentrate on character development and improvisation skills. Upon completion of each six- or eight- week program, all graduates will appear in an original production at the Legion Theatre or Georgia Highlands College. The youth program is available for children ages 6 to 12; the cost for the six-week program is $200. The adult program (teens and up) is eight weeks long and will cost $250. Classes begin on September 15, 2012, and will continue each Saturday until the final productions. The final production for the youth program will be on Saturday, October 20, 2012, at 10 AM at the Legion. The adult program will conclude with a performance on the evening of November 10, with the time and location to be determined. To enroll in these workshops go online at http://www.highlands.edu/site/continuing-education or call Georgia Highlands College at (678) 872-8240 . For more information regarding these workshops or other activities at the Legion Theatre contact Mike Harris, President of the Pumphouse Players, Inc. at 770.387.2610. For further information on any class or to register, please call George White at 678-872-8240 or E-mail gwhite@highlands.edu Georgia Highlands College The University System of Georgia Rome, Cartersville, Dallas, Marietta and Douglasville, Georgia AA/EE/EEO Institution ADA Date(s): September 12 to Noverber, 1012 Time(s): Starts at 1pm Location: Cartersville Fee: $250 Register for this Course |
Communicating with Difficult Behavior Employees Back to Course List "Communicating with Difficult Behavior Employees" Instructor: Edward Leader Often times Leaders and co-workers find it challenging and frustrating in dealing with difficult behavior. In this action packed and fast paced day you will learn tools, techniques, and strategies in dealing with the most aggravating behaviors that you encounter on a daily bases. You will leave this dynamic and professional seminar armed with the confidence you need to continue your goals at work while reducing stress in your lifestyle. Don't miss this popular program...sign up today! Date(s): February 6, 2013 Time(s): 9am to 3pm Location: Cartersville Fee: $179 Register for this Course |
How to Recognize and Reward Good Performance Back to Course List How to Recognize and Reward Good Performance Instructor: Bill Schabel was a top ranked trainer at the Southern Company’s, Southern Company College during a 13 year tenure. Mr. Schabel has 25 years of highly successful experience helping people improve their skills in presenting, interviewing, executive marketing, performance management and leadership. He’s had participants from 250 of the Fortune 500 attend his programs. He’s presented over 2,000 high-impact programs across the United States. The desire to be recognized is one of the most basic and powerful human needs. We all need to know what we do is appreciated. Countless books today tout the benefits of recognition. The idea’s not new. People do more and better work when they’re properly recognized for it. But giving verbal recognition is a deceptively simple task. Done wrong, it can have negative impact. And good performers often leave if they don’t get the recognition they deserve. In this high-impact, three-hour session you’ll learn... Why motivation doesn’t work and what you absolutely must do about it Why, when and how to give people verbal recognition for desired performance Some of the best ways to support employee initiative and innovation How to maintain self-confidence and create a climate of high performance expectations What employees really want most from management to help them succeed A variety of “no cost” ways to reward good performance you can use right away Date: October 17th, 2012 9:00am-12:00noon Location: Cartersville Campus Room #130 on the 1st floor Cost: $49 per participant; $200 for 5 participants from the same organization For further information on any class or to register, please call George White at 678-872-8240 or E-mail gwhite@highlands.edu Date(s): October 24, 2012 Time(s): 9am to noon Location: Cartersville Fee: $49 Register for this Course |
Learn and Lead: Managing People Through Change Back to Course List Members of Sponsoring Organizations - $50** Non-Members of Sponsoring Organizations - $75 Students - $15 (bring Student ID with you to the conference) ** Members of sponsoring organizations may register co-workers at the member-rate. Please submit co-workers’ names on your registration form. Who Should Attend? The conference focuses on strategies and skills you can use to help your employees navigate through the changing competitive environment. Anyone who manages people as well as human resource professionals will gain valuable tips and skills for leading in changing times. • CEUs and Recertification Credits for PHR/SPHR will be awarded to attendees. • Your registration fee includes a boxed lunch from Louie’s Café. • Vendors will be featured in the lounge area of the Student Center, just outside the main conference room. Register through Georgia Highlands College, Continuing Education: • Phone: 678-872-8240, 678-872-8230, or toll free 1-800-332-2406 • Email: gwhite@highlands.edu • Mail your registration to Georgia Highlands College, Continuing Education, 5441 Highway 20, N. E. Cartersville, GA 30121. Date(s): April 30, 2013 Time(s): 9:am to 4:30pm Location: Cartersville Fee: $50 Register for this Course |
Managing Human Resources Seminar Back to Course List How Do I Protect My Company and Minimize my Personal Risk in Today’s Economic Environment? Georgia Highlands College Advisory Council will present its 5th Annual Human Resources Seminar with all new topics relevant to today’s economic climate. Topics include but not limited to: Immigration, Diversity, Social Media,Rebuilding trust in your work force as well as controlling technology such as cell phones, Twitter, etc. This seminar will be held at our Georgia Highlands College Cartersville Campus on Highway 20 in Cartersville. This seminar is for anyone who manages, supervises or leads employees. We will discuss employee management issues to help you maintain your profitability in a slow economic climate. Register 4 employees and the 5th attends free. Registration starts at 8:30am. Seminar 9am to 2:30pm. *******COURSE FEE INCLUDES LUNCH******* Date(s): August 13, 2013 Time(s): 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Location: Cartersville Fee: $59 Register for this Course |
Marketing Techniques To Increase Your Profits Back to Course List MARKETING TECHNIQUES TO INCREASE YOUR PROFITS IN A SLUGGISH ECONOMY Companies that want to boost their sales need to take this seminar. It’s geared for sales, marketing and customer service personnel. This workshop covers everything you need to know to increase your sales in a bad economy. From how to discover who needs your products and services to cold-calling, making a presentation and how to retain customers, you’ll learn to out-market, out-sell and out-perform your competitors! Your instructor makes learning entertaining and interesting and bases his training on his firsthand experience from the School of “Hard Knocks.” This class is taught by Ed Katz who has taught his techniques all over the U.S. as well as internationally. Date(s): March 18, 2010 Time(s): 8 am to 12 Noon Location: Cartersville Fee: $49 Register for this Course |
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