July Classes   

Fitness with Bands

Have fun keeping fit! Fitness With Bands will focus on muscular strength, endurance and flexibility of all major body parts. Come along to strengthen your body and have some fun. OAE recommends that students seek their physician’s advice before participating in exercise classes.
050104 7/7-8/27 M,W 8:00-9:00am Findlay YMCA 1.5cr $16

Beading Basics

Beading Basics
Learn to make your own earrings, necklaces and bracelets and more in this beginning beading class. Instruction includes the proper use of tools, how to use crimp beads, choosing the best stringing material, working with chain, beads and findings. This class is project-based. Supply list provided at time of enrollment.
070310 7/9-7/30

Wed

 10:00-Noon Staff OAE Art 0cr $30

Open Computer Lab

Need some help with your computer questions?
Oroville Adult Education’s Open Computer Lab is free of charge and available on a walk-in basis.  An instructor is available to offer assistance, but basic computer knowledge is a requirement. Students must register and sign the user agreement each semester. Lab hours subject to change and availability. Open entry. Summer hours available. Supported programs:

Microsoft Outlook
PowerPoint 		 Windows XP Pro
Word/Excel
Email/Internet		 Keyboarding
Job Search
Web Research		 Resume Preparation
And much more
Summer Intersession
7/7-8/21 Open entry M, W, Th 8:00-3:00pm Hoopes OAE 113 Free
7/7-8/21 Open entry Tues 8:00-8:00pm Hoopes OAE 113 Free
7/7-8/21 Open entry Fri 8:00-11:00am Hoopes OAE 113 Free

Computer Courses - PC Compatible
Note: All classes offered will be using XP Office Professional  

Computer Operator/Introduction
There are no pre-requisites for this popular, beginning course that teaches basic computer operation. Learn about icons, windows, menus, copying files, storing files and much more in this information-packed class. Certificate of completion available for those who successfully complete the course. 8 weeks. (Seniors 65+ may take these daytime classes for material fee only.
043000* 7/9-8/27 Wed 1:00-4:00pm Bowler OAE 106 2.5cr $20+5
043002 7/9-8/27 Wed 5:00-8:00pm Bowler OAE 106 2.5cr $20+5
043004* 7/11-8/29 Fri 9:00-Noon Raymond OAE 107 2.5cr $20+5

 

Business Applications

Learn the basics of the Microsoft Office Suite. Class features WORD, the leading software for document preparation in the business world, EXCEL for tables, spreadsheets and basic accounting functions, POWERPOINT for attention-getting presentations, and OUTLOOK for powerful email management. NOTE: The Business Apps requirement can be met through the following 1/2 day classes for discount of $31: Word 1 and 2, Excel 1 and 2, Outlook, XP to Vista and Microsoft 03 to 07.
043400 7/7-8/25 Mon 9:00-Noon Raymond OAE 107 2.5cr $20+5

Computer Maintenance & Networking

Take this valuable, and free, informative class and learn to troubleshoot and repair basic computer and networking problems. Learn how to keep your computer spyware free and eliminate those pesky viruses. Course offered twice this summer.
049502 7/7-7/25

M, T, F

 1:00-4:00pm Raymond Veach Varies $0
049504 7/9-7/24 W, Th 8:00-3:00pm Raymond Veach Varies $0

July Half-Day Computer Courses

Microsoft Excel

Learn to use Microsoft Excel, the leading spreadsheet software in use today.  Level 1 includes: Menus and toolbars, creating a workbook, templates/labels, saving and closing workbooks, auto complete and auto correct, numeric labels, dates and times/data alignment, changing column row and width, copying and moving cell contents, entering formulas, relative and absolute formulas, quick calc/auto fill /auto sum.

Half-Day Classes (Excel 2003 Level 1)

Learn the basics in this 4-hour introductory class. Class times: 8:00am to Noon. Choose the date and time that work best for you.

Morning 7/22 Tues 8:00-Noon Raymond OAE 107 0cr $10
Excel 2007
Learn to use Microsoft Excel, the leading spreadsheet software in use today.  Level 1 includes: Menus and toolbars, creating a workbook, templates/labels, saving and closing workbooks, auto complete and auto correct, numeric labels, dates and times/data alignment, changing column row and width, copying and moving cell contents, entering formulas, relative and absolute formulas, quick calc/auto fill /auto sum.
Excel 2007 Level 1
Morning 7/29

Tues

 8:00-12 Noon Bennett OAE 107 0cr $10
What's the Difference  - Office 2003 to 2007
What's different, What's New and Shortcuts and toolbars versus The Ribbon
Morning 7/8

Tues

 8:30-11:30a.m. Raymond OAE 107 0cr $10
What's the Different -- Windows XP to Vista
Half-day course covers what's different between these two versions of Windows operating system, what's new, user action interface, control panel, etc.
Morning 7/15

Tues

 8:00-12 Noon Raymond OAE 107 0cr $10

Medical Career Courses

Home Health Aide for CNAs
This 40.5 hour course is designed as an added course to follow a nurse assistant curriculum that meets federal and state training regulations.  The curriculum covers five elements of instruction that include introduction to the aide and the agency role, interpretation for medical and social needs of the client, personal care services, nutrition, and cleaning and care tasks in the home.  The total theory and clinical hours are required to meet the Department of Health Services approval.  Satisfactory completion of the approved program entitles the student to be issued a Home Health Aide Certificate by DHS. Student must be currently C.N.A. certified by the State of California, have a current CPR/BLS, TB test and have a final CASAS assessment score of 236.  Note:  Students must return forms from application packet at least two weeks before class starts to ensure completion of State application requirements.
045102 7/22 to 7/31 Weekdays 8:30-4:00pm Strain Varies 5cr $56+$99+($46 book)

CPR/First Aid

CPR/BLS for Healthcare Provider/Heartsaver First Aid

Course includes Adult, Infant and Child CPR/Two person CPR/Bag valve mask use/AED. Course uses American Heart Association curriculum. Students who successfully pass this class will receive both BLS/CPR and First Aid cards good for two years. (OAE students needing this class to meet requirements may take the course for material fee only.)
050200 7/18

Fri

 9:00-4:00 Schjoth OAE 110 1cr $20+35

Combination Welding

This multi-level course includes training in industrial fabrication and repair. Students learn skills in sheet metal work, heat treating, use of equipment and industry safety. Class employs the use of oxygen-acetylene, arc, MIG/TIG or wire. Training
prepares the student for entry-level jobs in the sheet metal and light fabrication industry. Required courses for certificate: Intro, Intermediate and Advanced Combination Welding. *Returning students pay material fee only.
Intro to Combination Welding
044400 7/10-8/21

Thurs

 5:30-8:30pm Libert OHS 5cr $30+30
044402 7/10-8/21

Thurs

 1:00-5:00pm Libert OHS 5cr $30+30

 Woodworking

Woodworking
Beginning with shop safety training, this class teaches basic woodworking using both machine tools and hand tools. Learn the different wood types, joining techniques, finishes and more with an emphasis on acquiring basic skills related to the woodworking industry. Participants will be involved in the design, drawing, planning, and construction of their own projects. Tools are supplied in class but students will purchase project materials.
044500 7/8-8/19

Tues

 1:00-5:00pm Liebert OHS 2.5cr $30+30
044502 7/8-8/19

Tues

 5:30-9:30pm Liebert OHS 2.5cr $30+30

Quilting/Sewing

Quilting
Pick a quilting project and get the help you need to complete it. Our instructor has over 30 years experience as a professional tailor. Learn the basics of sewing or quilting by hand, machine, or Serger.  All levels of experience are welcome.  Bring your own machine or use one of ours.  Students are responsible to provide their own supplies and fabrics. Class is open entry.
010800 Open entry, starts 7/10

Thurs

 5:00-8:15pm Hoopes OAE 113 5cr $10+30
010802 Open entry, starts 7/11

Fri

 11:00-1:00pm Hoopes OAE 113 5cr $10+20

 

Sewing
Our instructor has over 30 years experience as a professional tailor. Learn the basics of sewing by hand, machine, or Serger.  Pick a sewing project and get the help you need to complete it. All levels of experience welcome.  Bring your own machine or use one of ours. Students are responsible to provide their own supplies and fabrics. Class is open entry.
010800 Open entry, starts 7/10

Thurs

 5:00-8:15pm Hoopes OAE 113 5cr $10+20
010802 Open entry, starts 7/11

Fri

 11:00-1:00pm Hoopes OAE 113 5cr $10+20