BE YOUR OWN PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR

Thinking about hiring a private investigator but prefer to do it yourself? Well, as long as you’re investigating yourself, under California law, you don’t need a license. Jim will show you how and where private investigators obtain their information. Find out where public records are held and how to access them. Learn how to use databases and do asset searches, background investigations, and skiptracing. Material fee of $25 to be paid to instructor at beginning of class. Jim Harringer is a licensed private investigator for an insurance company.

HOW TO GET A U.S. POST OFFICE JOB

Each year the U.S. Postal Service hires hundreds of new workers in the L.A. area - this seminar will teach you how to apply for and prepare for these well-paid positions! Class will review basic requirements of U.S.P.S. - basic knowledge of English, basic skills quiz, and actual job skills. Focus will be upon entry-level positions requiring no prior experience (clerk/carrier, and distribution machine clerk), which start at $18.00 per hour plus full benefits. No citizenship or high school diploma required, only residency. Material fee of $10 to be paid to instructor in class

BARTENDING THE EASY WAY

This bartending class will prepare you to work as a bartender in all types of establishments. Bartending requires so much more than knowing how to put ice in a glass and adding the proper ingredients. This class will prepare you to be a great salesperson; a customer service expert and an honest/valuable employee with skills that will help you succeed in the real world of bartending and throughout life. The lessons taught are extremely beneficial to managers, waitresses and novice bartenders. Kellie Nicholson’s experience also includes many years of management, which she uses to share what managers look for in a good bartender. Kellie Nicholson’s clientele includes Will from the Black Eyed Peas, David Schwimmer, Jessica Simpson and Ashton Kucher. Armed with unique specialized hands-on training and classroom interaction, Kellies students are often hired as managers when applying for a bartending job. Material fee of $30 to be paid to instructor on 1st day of class. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a Professional Certificate of Completion. Those who score 90% or above on the tests will be awarded a Master’s Certificate of Excellence !!!

PROFESSIONAL BAR MANAGEMENT

If you are serious about the bar business, why not expand your knowledge into the area of management? This could lead to better bartending positions or even a career in management. Managing a bar or restaurant can be an overwhelming experience. The physical, emotional and mental demands are extreme. This class will teach you simple ways to handle difficult situations with unhappy customers and employees, the duties of each employee, and key factors which are vital to a successful business. New bar owners will find the course is a complete guide to understanding the mechanics of each particular job and the skills to lead a loyal and productive team. You will also learn ways to build customer relations and to promote sales for maximum profits. Kellie Nicholson has condensed 25 years of experience into a 3 hour course that will teach you how to manage any bar or restaurant like a professional. Upon completion of the class you will receive a certificate. Material fee of $20 to be paid to instructor at beginning of class.

CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYMENT

The largest employers in Southern California are government agencies - L.A. County, public schools, Federal Government, prison agencies and L.A. City. This intensive seminar will instruct you on how to quickly and easily locate government jobs where you can use the skills and training you already posses. Learn how to pass standard employment exams, sell yourself during interviews and obtain multiple job offers. Material fee of $5 to be paid to instructor at beginning of class.

LEGAL SECRETARY CERTIFICATE WORKSHOP

This is an introductory course to explore the duties and responsibilities of a civil litigation secretary. There will be an overview of the American legal system, including federal and the California state court system. Students will learn about the structure and management of a law firm, an introduction to technology, legal forms, the California Rules of Court, and ethical obligations of legal professionals. Students will explore the anatomy of a lawsuit from the initial client interview to the day of the trial. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of completion. Material fee of $25 to be paid to instructor on 1st meeting of class. Students are encouraged to bring a sack lunch since there will be a 30 minute lunch break. Pre-requisite: Students must type at least 30 wpm and know how to search for information thru the internet.

HOW TO BECOME A NOTARY PUBLIC

This Notary Public class is designed to assist students with information needed to help them pass the state examination. Effective July 1, 2005 this class must be approved by the Secretary of State. The course is six hours long consisting of two ten minute breaks & a thirty minute lunchtime (students should bring a sack lunch). The seminar include the following: (1) Requirements to become a Notary, (2) Duties of the Notary Public, (3) Expectations regarding past & present convictions, (3) How to prevent Lawsuits, (4) How to keep & maintain a Notorial Journal, (5) Acts constituting the practice of Law, (6) Bond requirements, (7) When to use certificates, (8) Illegal advertising, (9) Ways a Notary can have his or her license revoked or suspended, (10) Guidelines for Notaries with expertise in immigration & consulting services, (11) Guidelines regarding disabled veterans. Test dates and locations of the examination conducted by the State of California. Prerequisites: No Felonies, Be at least 18 years of age. Be a legal resident of the State of California. Be able to read, write & understand English. Pass a background check. Material fee of $8 to be paid to instructor at beginning of class. Students are expected to be on time – no later than 8:30 a.m.

NOTARY PUBLIC 2008 LEGAL CHANGES

This class is designed to aware and assist Notaries with the new 2008 law changes in California. Items to be covered are: Changes in forms, Penalties and fines pertaining to new 2008 law changes, required fingerprints on specific forms & contracts, changes in new certificates since last year, and how to protect your commission. Instructor will use sample forms to assist students in comprehending all the new 208 law changes. Pre-requisite: Students must have Notary License. Material fee of $6 to paid to instructor at beginning of class.

HANDS ON/LEGAL FORMS & HOW TO INCREASE INCOME

This class is designed to assist the Notary Public in ways to increase their income while helping others through the use of Legal Forms. The Secretary of State has recommended more training for new Notaries. This class will assist and train Notaries to understand and use the various Notary & other Legal forms. There will also be a discussion on different business offices to contact regarding services they offer. Students will familiarize themselves with different types of letters and flyers to mail out to potential prospects and how to secure payment for services rendered. This class will also cover Escrow, Loan, and Mortgage companies and what to expect from you as a Notary and or Mobile Notary. Pre-requisite: Students must have passed State test for Notary Public, also students must be already have fingerprint scan clearance. Material fee of $6 to paid to instructor at beginning of class.

GRANT PROPOSALS: HOW TO FIND THEM AND HOW TO WRITE THEM

There is a great demand for good grant proposal writers in the public and nonprofit sectors, from Head Start Programs and Childcare Centers, Elementary, Middle and High schools, Colleges and Universities, to Faith-Blessed Organizations, Community Centers, and much, much more. This course will review the basic steps toward seeking and writing promising Grant Proposals, from identifying community needs to budgeting costs to meet those needs, and asking for just the right amount of funding to fill that budget. We will look at the various types of Grant Proposals used today, from E-Forms to packet forms. Prepare for some hands-on practice. Internet experience recommended. Material fee of $10 to be paid to instructor on 1st meeting of class.

WORKING AS A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Substitute teachers can earn up to $150 per day! If you are considering a teaching career or looking for a job that might better suit your interests, substitute teaching could be the right choice. Learn basics for getting started as a substitute teacher and how to do this rewarding job effectively. Material fee of $2 to be paid to instructor at beginning of class.

The California Health and Safety Code and L.A. County Code/Ordinance 97-0071, requires mandatory Food Handler certification for managers/operators and/or other responsible parties of all restaurants, markets, mobile food preparation units, commissaries and food processing establishments. One certified food handler is required to be present during all hours of operation. This ordinance went into effect January 1999. Now is the time to get certified to protect your business and profession as a food service provider. It’s not too late! L.A. County mandated exam, study sheets and textbook classes are offered for a total of 8 hours each and approved by the American Culinary Federation and L.A. County Health Department. Each class is limited to 18 students. Exam will be given during the class*. In-class Material fee of $80 (covers book & test scantron) is payable to instructor at beginning of class. (This class is now held at 3020 Wilshire Bl.)

CREATIVE WRITING

CREATIVE WRITING FOR EVERYONE

There is an old saying that whatever wakes you up at 4 a.m., that is what you have to write about. This course is designed to excavate your personal wellspring of stories or plays. Banish fear, procrastination, and deadly perfectionism and rediscover the free-flowing bliss of creating that which is uniquely you. A 4-week course with in-class exercises and weekly assignments culminating in a show n’ tell read aloud. All are welcome !!!

SCREENWRITING WARRIORS

There are many ways to write a script. Some of them are convoluted, some are impossible to apply and most too much time to write *then rewrite) a script quickly and well, at a professional level of craft and ready to be marketed as quickly as possible, then come learn how not of “pain yourself onto a corner”. This is the quickest, most direct method of creating; writing and selling a script you’ll find anywhere, and you don’t have to buy software or a book to do it-it’s just a common sense and a practical approach.

READ ALL DAY & GET PAID FOR IT!

If you like to read and have a flair for writing, you can supplement your income as a freelance reader. Film studios and producers need to have hundreds of scripts and books read each day - and freelance readers are paid to do it. Find out where the jobs are and who to contact. You'll work with actual reader's reports, which show how to write evaluative reports that deliver the necessary information. Learn how to build a professional portfolio that will land you the most lucrative assignments. Material fee of $3 to paid to instructor at beginning of class.

PITCHING YOUR FILM / T.V. PROJECT

Got a chance to talk about your script? Tried to pitch-can’t get it across the plate? There’s only one way to do it well, yet many ways to fail to sell. If you want to develop a bulletproof presentation (as well as elephant ride) learn the right way to pitch, get people interested, and make a deal instead of a mess. You only get one chance to make a first impressions – don’t blow it! Find out how to approach, and what to expect in (and form) a pitch meeting, whether scheduled or impromptu.

WRITE FOR MAGAZINES

Too busy to write a novel? Too afraid to tackle a film or TV script? Start your writing career with shorter projects: magazine articles. Hundreds of publications need your words – find out how to earn an income sitting at the kitchen table or on the couch. Jack Adams has published articles in print and on-line for the past twenty years. As a writer, producer/developer of film and television projects, he’s listed in Marqui’s Who’s Who in Entertainment.

FINANCE / REAL ESTATE

GOVERNMENT GRANTS & LOANS TO PURCHASE YOUR HOUSE

The purpose of this class is to introduce you to some of the major sources of government money that will help you to purchase your own house. In this class you will learn: What kind of government programs are available for real estate; how to apply for government loans and grants; the government agencies that handle most grants and low interest rate loan programs; and most importantly, where to apply for government grants and loans. Material fee of $8 to be paid to instructor at beginning of class

BUY, DON’T RENT!

This class is designed to encourage the renter to buy their own home or condominium, if, they are tired of paying high rents – with no deductions to offset their taxes. Prerequisite: Gainfully employed for at least two years, have decent credit. This class will cover: How to purchase property with little or no money down; How to use other folks money, Owner will Carry; Discuss First Time Home Buyers Program & Silent Seconds; Renting with Option to Buy - should have an attorney look over this contract before finalizing. Alternative methods will be discussed. Material fee of $6 to be paid to instructor at beginning of class.

HOW TO BUY A HOUSE OR CONDO

This class presents detailed “how to” information plus all of the forms and instructions necessary to buy a new or existing house or condo. This class is designed specifically to help you: find a house or condo that suits your needs, have the real estate professionals work for you, not against you, get the best house in your price range, make an offer and negotiate with the seller, and eligibility for government mortgage financing. Material fee of $8 to be paid to instructor at beginning of class.

HOW TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE WITH LITTLE OR NO MONEY DOWN

Learn the road to your financial dreams, an ultimate business opportunity with no experience needed, and little initial capital required. This program is designed to assist you in obtaining the financial success you deserve. The U.S. is one of the few nations that enable and even encourage the private ownership of real estate. Although traditional methods of finance and acquisition might delay the dream of home ownership and investment for some, with the knowledge and skills that we will share in this class, even the most strapped can acquire wealth through real estate. Material fee of $8 to be paid to instructor at beginning of class.

FIXER-UPPERS BECOME HOT !!!

While the resale real estate market staggers under financial set-backs, live-in and investor buyers of fixer-upper properties find an increasing market for their properties—and the process are right! Find out what makes fixer-uppers particularly attractive, what others are doing now, and how you too can get involved successfully. Where are the fixer-uppers? What repairs give the best return? Should you get your estate license? These questions (and many more) will be answered. Definitely worth your time! Material fee of $2 to be paid to instructor at beginning of class.

WHO WINS IN A SHORT SALE OR REAL ESTATE AUCTION?  YOU DO!!!

Short sales and real estate auctions can make a substantial improvement in your future. Short sales can result in very unhappy lenders but very pleased buyers while real estate auctions offer great opportunities if you understand how to be the winner. This information can help you grow financially while others wait for the best time to get involved. Those who wait may bee too late! Material fee of $2 to be paid to instructor at beginning of class.

FORECLOSURE BUYERS MAKING DEALS IN DOWN MARKET

While others hesitate, buyers are swarming delinquent and defaulted owners, trustees’ sales, and REO lenders. Now is the time to get aboard and learn what is imported to know about discount buying before others get the message. Here you will get to know which documents, contracts, and laws affect equity in your chosen property and how to uncover the risks and rewards before buying. Get involved now! Your financial future is at stake!

Material fee of $2 to be paid to instructor at beginning of class.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

HOME IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOP

This workshop is designed for those interested in do-it-yourself home improvement and remodeling projects. Students in this class will acquire basic knowledge in home improvement skills sufficient to fix that pesky running toilet or broken front porch light. A new topic is discussed weekly: electrical wiring, plumbing, and drywall repair. Material fee of $15 to be paid to instructor on 1st meeting of class. This class is open to both male & female.

TILE WORK

Ceramic tile installation can create a beautiful and functional improvement in any home. This seminar will provide complete step by step instruction on how to measure for tile, purchase tile, cut tile, prepare surfaces to be tiled, install grout and learn speed clean up. Bring your tile project questions with measurements to class. Wear clothes comfortable clothes and shoe that you don’t mind getting a little dirty Material fee of $10 to be paid to instructor on 1st meeting of class.

MEDICAL

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I

Become familiar with the vocabulary used in the health sciences by studying combining forms, prefixes, suffixes, Greek and Latin verbs and adjectives used to construct medical terms. Also study the skeletal, system. Workshop is designed for those interested in health-science related occupations. Age group: 14 years and over. Material fee of $5 to be paid to instructor on 1st meeting of class.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY II

Continue to enlarge your vocabulary with the terms used in the health sciences through the study of the major systems, along with the diseases, and disorders associated with those systems. Systems to be covered include: muscular endocrine, gastrointestinal, circulatory and respiratory. Workshop is designed for those interested in the health-science occupations. May enroll together with Medical Terminology I. Age group: 14 years and over. Material fee of $5 to be paid to instructor on 1st meeting of class.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY III

Complete your vocabulary with the terms used in the health sciences through the study of the remaining major systems along with the diseases and disorders of these systems. Systems to be covered include: genito-urinary, nervous system, integumentary systems, eye, ear, nose, mouth (the senses). Workshop is designed for those interested in health science related occupations. Students may enroll in Medical Terminology II . Material fee of $5 to be paid to instructor on 1st meeting of class.

COMPUTERIZED MEDICAL INSURANCE BILLING

Earn the basics on how to input patient information and insurance data, generate insurance claim forms statements, collection letters, edit list and other required forms in a business office to facilitate productive operations. You will actually set up a typical practice, inputting raw data from course documents. This hands-on workshop is highly recommended for working in medical facilities. Prerequisites: Basic computer, knowledge of ICD-9/CPT & HCPCS Coding and basic principles of Medical Insurance Billing.

ICD-9/CPT-4 CODING FOR MEDICAL INSURANCE

Learn to use the ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding systems required by insurance companies including HMOs, commercial indemnity insurance, Medicare, Medi-Cal, etc. This course will teach you the basic knowledge of assigning diagnostic codes to patients' conditions and procedural codes to physicians' services. Material fee: $15. PLEASE BRING YOUR ICD-9 AND CPT-4 CODING BOOKS IF YOU HAVE THEM, IF NOT, THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM INSTRUCTOR FOR ABOUT $140.00. Pre-requisite: Medical Terminology I, II, and III.

MEDICAL INSURANCE BILLING

This course will provide a thorough know-how of billing all third-party payers for physicians’ charges. The claim requirements for Medicare, Medi-Cal, Champus, Workmen’s Comp, HMOs, etc. Will be discussed in detail and claim forms will be completed for each. Pre-requisite: Working knowledge of Medical terminology I, II, III, and ICD-9/CPT-4 coding. PLEASE BRING YOUR ICD-9/CPT-4 CODING BOOKS! Material fee of $20 to be paid to instructor on 1st meeting of class. No Class July 5.

HOW TO START A HOME-BASED MEDICAL BILLING SERVICE

Small home-based medical businesses earn $75,000 to $150,000 per year! Physicians must file claims electronically if they expect to be paid by Medicare. Most medical practices receive more than 80% of their income from insurance companies; the rest is derived from patient billing. So billing/consulting services are big business. You'll learn: Marketing Strategies; how to get paid for your services; patient information sheet/charge tickets; how to obtain hardware and software; Introduction to insurance verification; how to obtain a license and write a business plan. Material fee of $5 to be paid to instructor at beginning of class.

CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION FOR PROFESSIONAL RESCUER (CPR)

This course will teach you how to perform C.P.R. for adult or infant victim. The American Red Cross C.P.R./FPR certificate will be awarded to participants upon successful completion. CPR/AED book required: Stock #652162 available at American Red Cross, 501 Shatto Place Suite 100 in Los Angeles. Class limited to 8 participants. Please bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to class, and an $8 check payable to the instructor at beginning of class.