For beginner speakers with a limited understanding of the Englich language. Not for brand new speakers.

Students living and working in the United States will improve their language skills and gain important life skills using English in America. Face-to-face instruction and online learning using engaging videos and authentic audio recordings prepare students for real-life interactions in English.

Burlington CORE Low Beginners is the second level in a six level, Standards-based Core Curriculum: A standards-based, blended curriculum developed especially for adult ESL students.

No class on 3/10 - 3/13/2025.

Course format:
This course is taught in person

For new speakers of the English language.

Burlington CORE Low Basic & Beginner English is the first level in a six level, Standards-based Core Curriculum: A standards-based, blended curriculum developed especially for adult ESL students

Students living and working in the United States will improve their language skills and gain important life skills using English in America. Face-to-face instruction and online learning using engaging videos and authentic audio recordings prepare students for real-life interactions in English.

This course is designed to provide students with a good foundation of basic vocabulary, language structures, work skills, and life skills, so they will be able to communicate and interact at work, at school, and in the community. 

Who should attend:
This program is designed for beginners who would like to learn the English language.

Course Format:
In-person (on campus) at the Cape Cod Community College, Hyannis Center. 

Many of us intentionally avoid conflict; however, sometimes, this can be more damaging than the conflict itself. In fact, conflict, within reason, can be healthy. This course provides an overview of how to manage conflict and strengthen relationships successfully. Additional learning points will include:

• Emotional balance
• Different personality types
• Communicating in a proficient, productive, and professional manner

Who Should Attend? 

This course is an excellent introduction or refresher for supervisors/managers, executives, owners, and HR professionals. Attend this course as part of the bundle program for a well-rounded learning experience and a plethora of information to set a foundation for success.

About the Instructor:

For over 10 years, Monet Viens has been helping a wide variety of businesses with their HR and employee needs. As an adaptable and innovative HR professional, she has a keen ability to translate visions and strategies into actionable goals, strengthen processes, and increase efficiencies.

Monet’s favorite aspect of human resources is training and development. Having been an HR department of 1 for her entire career, she enjoys coaching, mentoring, and guiding other professionals through the tricky waters of HR so they don’t have to learn the hard way. Monet’s initiatives extend beyond HR, as she also provides training and development in topics such as communication, supervisor skills, management, leadership, and much more. Monet currently teaches per-diem at Cape Cod Community College and Bristol Community College. She has also been a keynote speaker for NEHRA, SCORE, and the One SouthCoast Chamber.

QuickBooks Online offers a powerful suite of features tailored for small businesses and contractors, making it easy to manage vendors, customers, and financial accounts—all in one place.

This course is designed to help you confidently navigate and utilize QuickBooks Online as your go-to accounting software. Whether you're new to QuickBooks or transitioning from a desktop version, you'll gain the essential skills needed to streamline financial management and improve efficiency.

Who Should Attend:
This course is ideal for beginners and intermediate users looking to enhance their QuickBooks expertise, whether for personal business use or professional development.

Course Format:
This course is offered using Zoom. 

An Introduction to Outboard Systems
Start a New Career in Marine Technology

The Center for Community and Professional Education at Cape Cod Community College is offering a Marine Technician/Mechanic Training Program, in partnership with Yamaha Motor University, to meet the demands of the booming Massachusetts boating industry!

This Yamaha Introduction to Outboard Systems course covers all components and functions of an outboard engine and is designed to be an entry-level course for students desiring to pursue careers with Yamaha Outboard dealers on Cape Cod and beyond. The focus is on basic outboard systems and maintenance to prepare you for a variety of positions including Marine Technicians, Sales, Parts and Administrative roles. It is primarily lecture with some hands-on experiences. The online portion includes quizzes and exams administered by Yamaha Marine University. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate from Yamaha that allows you to pursue their next level training once employed by a Yamaha dealer.

Students will also participate in an OSHA 10 Safety Program to improve classroom safety while earning this additional certification.

Who Should Take This Program
This 100-hour program is for entry-level participants with little or no experience in the field. Previous experience is desirable but not required. Interested participants should have a high school diploma/equivalent or 1-3 years' experience in the field.

This program is not designed for do-it-yourself home repair, but for those looking for a career path entry level program in the recreational marine industry with a focus on Yamaha Outboard products.

Scholarship funds may be available for students in need. Please ask us for more information.

What to Expect
This in-person program includes classroom instruction, onsite technical instruction, and online instruction. Students will receive career coaching, curriculum support, as well as hands-on training. 

Program Timeline

• 10 student maximum. 
• Marine Technician Certification Training will run three nights per week beginning 4/7/2025 on Mon./Wed./Thu., from 6-9pm.
• OSHA 10 Certification program will run twice weekly during the first two weeks of the program on Wed./Thu., 4/9, 4/10, 4/16 & 4/17/2025, from 6-8:30pm.

Class Format
This program is held in person at the Marine Technology Lab at Cape Cod Community College.

Questions?
Contact Curt Ainsworth, Marine Technology Coordinator/Instructor, at 774.330.4606 or email cainsworth@capecod.edu.

Date: Tues., April 8, 2025 from 9:30am-1:30pm

Using National Best Practice protocols, participants learn how to reduce the risk of contagion and create a comprehensive response plan in the event of a traumatic death. Industry Certificate will be awarded upon completion of session.

Class Format: 4.00 hours (in person)

Location: In Person, Cape Cod Community College

The Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition has partnered with Cape Cod Community College to offer QPR, safeTALK, Mental Health First Aid, Sudden Death Postvention, and ASIST training programs that provide our communities with the necessary information and tools to raise awareness, educate, and increase action to reduce suicides.

Questions: Contact Val Duffy, at 508-375-5018 or email vduffy@capecod.edu 

In this 1-hour workshop, learn and explore business functions in Excel to help you lookup items in a table or list, transcribe formulas from a book to Excel, and more.  This workshop will investigate how to use functions like: Vlookup, Sum, Average, If and others.

Course Format: This course is offered using Zoom.  

Ready to providing valuable professional development program to your employees? 

Ready to learn how to make it easier, more affordable and more accessible than ever? 

In the first part of this live virtual information-packed session, we will share with you the training options available to your staff through CCAPE, explain how eligible employers can tap into the Express Program to fund part, if not all, of your training costs and help you evaluate how training can best meet your organization’s needs.

During the second part of the program, you will be guided step-by-step through your application process.  By the end of the hour, you can have your first application completed and submitted!

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JUST CURIOUS ABOUT THE EXPRESS PROGRAM?

Join us for the first 30 minutes.

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WANT TO LEARN HOW TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION?

Stay with us for the last 30 minutes.

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READY TO GET STARTED? 

Spend the whole hour with us or just join us for the second half, BUT COME PREPARED!

If you have the following ready to go, you will be able to submit your application during the session.  Yes, it really is this easy!

• Your organization's Legal Name (and d.b.a. if applicable).
• Your organization's Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
• Current number of Massachusetts employees in your organization (full-time & part-time)
• Contact info of an individual in your organization authorized to sign a contract to accept a grant
• A signed copy of your business's Form W-9 verifying your full legal business name and FEIN
• A Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue issued within the last six months. You may request a COGS at  https://www.mass.gov/how-to/request-a-certificate-of-good-standing-tax-compliance-or-a-corporate-tax-lien-waiver

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DON'T WANT TO WAIT? 

These links will get you on your way!

Overview of Express Programs through CCAPE including both Group and Individual Training Options https://www.capecod.edu/ccape/community-education/employer-resources/employer-training-reimbursement/

Commonwealth Corporation Express Program Page https://commcorp.org/subprogram/wtfp-express-program/