BCCC Programs at the Washington County Center | Eastern North Carolina Now

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    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.

    Introduction to Computers (Windows 10): From the Box to Boot Up and Basic Navigation

    In this workshop, students will learn what is involved in setting up their new computer or laptop. They will also explore basic navigation and what precautions needs to be taken in installing new programs on their new computer. Students will need to bring with them their laptops or tablets with Windows 10 installed. The fee for this 3-hour class is $25. It will take place on Wednesday, May 18 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

    Taking Your Home Business to the World Market with Etsy

    Have you ever wished you could sell the things you make online? Looking for a way to market to a specific group of people? Have collectables you have held onto for 20 years? Do you have materials that can be used to make other things? Have you written your own how-to articles that you know would sell to the right people? Have you given up on Ebay?

    Pamela Zimmerman opened her first Etsy shop in 2008, and has had over 7,400 sales since. Although she was a fiber artist of international standing, with hundreds of awards to her credit and work appearing in numerous books, magazines and articles, Zimmerman found her work was not very marketable in Eastern North Carolina. Finding Etsy was the solution to selling. Pamela maintains 4 shops on Etsy.com, selling pottery, metal, fiber and vintage items.

    This class is an orientation to Etsy.com, a world online marketplace with millions of sellers. You will learn what you can and cannot sell on Etsy, how to choose a name and open a shop, keys to success, how to list an item, how to find what you need on the Etsy website and how to collect money and ship. This class is free but participants are encouraged to register. It will take place on Thursday, May 24 from 2:00-5:00 p.m.

    Introduction to Computers (Windows 10): Locating and Opening Folders and Programs

    Students will learn how to save, locate, and open files and folders for storing of information. This workshop will also explore how to open programs, make shortcuts, and delete files, folders, and shortcuts. Students will need to bring with them their laptops or tablets with Windows 10 installed. The fee for this 3-hour class is $25. It will take place on Wednesday, June 1 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

    Market your Business with YouTube

    Marketing is no longer about the stuff you make but the stories you tell. By marketing your business on YouTube you have the opportunity to tell your story, and to educate, inform, and communicate with your target customers. This seminar will cover the basics on starting your YouTube channel, how to create effective videos, content management, advertising and monetization, and how to increase your brand online using videos on YouTube and social media.

    Renae Simon has over 12 years' experience in business consulting, marketing and advertising, facilities management, special events management, and sales. She is a graduate of UNC-Greensboro. She is also a graduate of the REAL (Rural Entrepreneurship Action Learning) Institute and is a licensed facilitator of the course. This class is free but participants are encouraged to register. It will take place on Tuesday, June 7 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

    Introduction to Computers (Windows 10): Basic Microsoft Office

    This workshop will introduce students to the programs included within Microsoft Office as well as basic navigation through some of the more popular programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students will need to bring with them their laptops or tablets with Windows 10 installed. It is recommended that students have some previous knowledge of Microsoft Office programs as this workshop serves as an overview of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The fee for this 3-hour class is $25. It will take place on Wednesday, June 15 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.


    Contact: Attila Nemecz
         Public Relations Coordinator

      Beaufort County Community College

       5337 US Hwy 264 East
       Washington, NC 27889

       252.940.6387  •  attila.nemecz@beaufortccc.edu