Overland Park, KS 66210
United States of America
WHAT: FREE College Day
WHEN: April 30, 2011 (Saturday)
TIME: 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm
DURATION OF CLASS: 45 minutes each
DESIGNED: Mostly for adults
WHERE: Johnson County Community College
ADDRESS: 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210
PHONE: 913-469-8500, ext. 3120
WHY: As a way for the college to say thank you to the community
COURSES: More than 200 classes in the arts, business, computers, language categories and others will be offered. (Personal Computer Safety and Privacy; Your Green Healthy Home; Financing a College Education and Fresh Homemade European Croissants are just a few choices)
CLASSES: Faculty and staff are volunteering their time and expertise
NOTE: Although it is free, all participants must register at www.jccc.edu/freecollegeday
There will also be live entertainment going on in the afternoon.
With more than 200 classes offered, you're sure to find something that will pique your interest. With classes only 45 minutes each, you could realistically take 3 of them. This learning experience might just be fun.
SOURCE:
KC Parent Magazine, March 2011 edition (insert between pages 36 and 37)
Published by Lee Hansen
I am a woman who enjoys the simple things in life. My parents raised 10 children. I have an Associate Degree in Medical Office Assisting as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Biblical Education. View profile
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30 Comments
Post a CommentThat is a great idea
Great idea and sound like just the right price.
This is a great idea. The college is probably hoping that a few of the people who attend the classes become students.
so awesome- love the name of your article! I was excited to read it haha!
Great info Lee.
Your resources are always helpful. Thanks for spreading the word.
What a great idea~A wonderful variety of courses being offered for free~
Excellent!
I wish I lived there! Excellent Lee.
Wow! You did your part by advertising it!