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Learn how to navigate your Mac computer, how to adjust settings to customize your Mac, and how to set up folders and organize files. Learn how to find your files using Finder and Spotlight, to add programs to the Dock plus keyboard shortcuts. Learn the basics of using the Calendar, Contacts, Safari, and the Pages word processor and Numbers spreadsheet programs, two free downloads from the Apple store.

¡Pinta tu propia maceta de cerámica para suculentas con diseños de temática bohemia y crea el hogar perfecto para tu nueva planta suculenta! Todo el material proporcionado. Bebidas y snacks disponibles para su compra en el lugar. Nota: La clase fue originalmente planeada para el jueves 15 de mayo, pero ha sido cambiada para el viernes 16 de mayo.

Two fiber arts are better than one! Bring together techniques from macrame knotting and tapestry weaving to create a wall hanging that is rich in color and texture. Learn four basic macrame knots (larks head, spiral knot, square knot, and double half hitch) alongside basic tapestry weaving techniques. Customize with color and design variations to make your hanging unique. Gain the skills and confidence to use macraweaving in future projects. Materials fee is $15 and includes the cord, yarn, and dowel needed for creating one tapestry, as well as an instructional guide.

Do your own science experiments, make your own potions, and explore the magic of science! Register your child for a morning class and an afternoon class and we will provide lunch and supervision free of charge from 12-1 pm. When signing up for the morning class, you will be able to choose the option “Stay for free lunch and recess from 12:00 – 1:00 pm” as you complete your registration. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. The class fee is the average cost of offering a class. Families are asked to pick the class fee or the price that they are able to pay. When families participate as they are able, at all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you sign up for summer programs!

Enhance your management skills through this program for supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders. Nothing creates success like a solid foundation. Discover the keys for effectively managing your employees. Find out how to create clear expectations, engage and motivate employees, and increase your effectiveness. Then you will explore the principles of collaborative management and gain insight on how to expand your collaborative skills for success of your team or organization. Finally, get the keys to manage different generations in your workplace. Discover what motivates each generation at work, what incentives they respond to, and what messages they value. Courses: Management Boot Camp Collaborative Management Managing Generations in the Workplace Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: Management Boot Camp Unit 1: Fundamentals of Management How to determine, set, and communicate job expectations Linking employee behaviors to performance Describing performance expectations Increasing employee commitment and pride and evaluate performance Unit 2: Employee Engagement Motivating and engaging employees to get the job done Tools and techniques to increase employee buy-in and commitment How to communicate with employees and get them involved and engaged in their own performance evaluations Unit 3: Increasing your Success Part 1 Enhancing your ability to manage effectively In-depth analysis of the behaviors of your style Unit 4: Increasing your Success Part 2 Behaviors that inhibit your ability to manage effectively Advanced analysis of the behaviors of your management style Collaborative Management Unit 1: Principles of collaboration in management Defining principles of collaboration Emotions, self-mastery and collaboration Redirecting teams and group collaboration Conflict management and facilitation Unit 2: Relationship building Building relationships fundamentals Renegotiating failed relationships Managing collaborative potentials Unit 3: Strategies to tap into group collaborative potential Harnessing collaborative energy Responsible communication Managing collaboration for performance Unit 4: Your action plan for collaborative management Setting your management goals Identify and utilize collaborative resources Creating a collaborative management action plan Managing Generations in the Workplace Unit 1: What makes these generations different The transition from the Industrial Age to the Internet Age How society shapes us Who are the Boomers? Who are Xers? Who is Gen Y? Unit 2: Evolving standards of hard work and success Knowledge work and the value of time Time as key to profitability The focus on outcomes The problem with meetings A new type of leadership Unit 3: What motivates generations at work Monetary and non-monetary rewards Key role of the “boss” A balanced life Lateral career moves Second careers Supporting social causes Retirement reservations Unit 4: Work styles and technology Customizing work styles and processes Peak work time and place A new role for technology and work Working collaboratively Modern recruitment

Join us for night of delectable bites and artistic Parisian romance featuring a live demonstration from James Beard nominated Chef Marc Heu. Includes tasting buffet and gratuity. Limited capacity event. Marc Hue Patisserie Paris is located at 156 Dale St N, St Paul, MN 55102. If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

¿Estás buscando una forma divertida de personalizar tu jardín este año? En lugar de los pequeños marcadores de plástico para plantas que vienen en las macetas del vivero, haz un juego de estos marcadores de terracota para darle un toque bonito a tu jardín. Tendras un juego de marcadores 8 a10 para las plantas que cultivas cada año y que podras reutilízarlos cada verano.

Create your own masked persona, pick your performance song and have a fun karaoke performance trying to figure out who is who Grades are the year your student will be entering in the Fall. Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our summer programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as discounted options and options that help us cover our administrative costs. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. If you need further financial assistance, please contact the lead coordinator of the Super Summer Program at Northeast Middle School at Katie.Johns@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-1065.

Join Mixy Events (www.eventmixy.com) for this couples massage workshop that is built to empower every day people to heal, revive and relax with their own hands. Couples will practice the art of massage on each other, exploring different types of massage from Swedish, to Thai. We will start on a chair, then move to custom pads on the floor, both face down and face up. We will be exploring moves to soothe the head, neck, shoulders, and back. And each guest will also leave with a take home a cheat sheet of all the moves. We finish each section with tea. Must be able to squat, kneel, and sit on the ground for long periods of time.

A must-have skill to succeed in business, whether an entrepreneur or a valued employee, is the ability to create, edit and manage spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel is the most used spreadsheet tool in the world. Stay current with this class, as it is always up-to-date and will change as the features of Excel change over time. Examine the life of an Excel worksheet and workbook, from creation to presentation. Learn how an Excel worksheet is constructed, populated with content, and edited for delivery. Master the options that can take your Excel worksheet from plain, drab numbers to exciting and engaging multimedia. Leave class with a set of skills that are in high demand and will be a deciding factor in your future success. Software requirements: Microsoft Excel This class can be taken on its own, as part of the Certificate in Mastering Computer Skills for the Workplace, or as part of the Certificate in Mastering Excel. Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class Details: Unit 1: Excel From The Ground Up Why businesses use Excel for spreadsheet management Technical requirements to use Excel (and all Office modules) Launch Excel and create your first Excel worksheet Discover how to protect and save your document Set your document’s Properties and Attributes including Subject, Title and Author Unit 2: Excel Document Creation Explore the different parts of the Excel worksheet and document navigation Understand cells and their makeup Learn how to populate, format and merge cells Create multiple worksheet “workbooks” Learn how to insert comments and check spelling Unit 3: Advanced Features and Functionality Create and manage formulas and functions Filter and sort tables and data Create “live” connections between multiple worksheets Create effective and informative table and charts Unit 4: Excel Management and Sharing Create meaningful file names and understand filing systems to manage Excel documents Organize your documents on your hard drive and learn how to copy and move documents Manage track changes when co-authoring documents Printing and PDF file creation including setting print areas Learn how to export Excel tables and charts to PowerPoint presentations and Word documents Use Outlook to send Excel worksheets and workbooks to other users

Bring your ideas to life and leave a lasting impression with Microsoft PowerPoint. Master the tools and techniques that turn humdrum slides into dynamic presentations that will captivate your audience. With hands-on practice and real-world examples, learn design principles and multimedia elements such as images, videos, and charts that elevate you to the next level. Acquire critical know-how to deliver your presentations with confidence and ease. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned user, you'll find new ways to work smarter, not harder. Leave class with in-demand skills and the ability to create professional, visually appealing presentations that will engage your audience and help you stand out. Software requirement: Microsoft PowerPoint This class may be taken alone or as part of the Certificate in Mastering Computer Skills for the Workplace. Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: Unit 1: PowerPoint Overview Why businesses use PowerPoint for presentations Launch PowerPoint and create your first PowerPoint presentation Discover how to protect and save your slides. Set your document’s Properties and Attributes including Subject, Title, and Author Unit 2: PowerPoint Document Creation Explore the different parts of the PowerPoint slide navigation Understand slides and templates, and their makeup Learn how to populate, format, and present slides Create multiple slides and templates Learn how to insert comments and professionally edit Unit 3: Advanced Features and Functionality Create and manage slides Learn to organize slides into sections Create “live” connections between slides and Excel worksheets Create effective and informative slides with tables and charts Unit 4: PowerPoint Management and Sharing Create meaningful file names and understand filing systems to manage PowerPoint documents Organize your documents on your hard drive and learn how to copy and move documents Manage track changes when co-authoring documents Printing and PDF file creation including print settings

Master the art of document creation and take your professional skills to the next level with Microsoft Word, which is essential for success in the modern business world. Discover how to format text, paragraphs, images, and pages with ease. Get hands-on experience creating professional-looking documents, from resumes and cover letters to reports and brochures. Find out how to use templates and themes to save time and streamline your workflow. Walk away equipped with the skills to create, edit and share polished documents that will impress employers and coworkers and give you a competitive edge in the workplace. Software requirement: Microsoft Word This class can be taken alone or as part of the Certificate in Mastering Computer Skills for the Workplace. Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: Unit 1: Getting Started with Word Why businesses use Word for document creation Launch Word and create your first Word document Discover how to protect and save your documents. Set your document’s Properties and Attributes including Subject, Title, and Author Unit 2: Word Document Creation Explore the different features and functionality of Word Understand documents and their makeup Learn how to create, format, and present documents Create multiple documents and templates Learn how to insert comments and professionally edit Unit 3: Advanced Features and Functionality Create and manage documents Learn to organize documents into chapters and sections Create “live” connections between documents and Excel worksheets Create effective and informative documents with tables and charts Unit 4: Word Management and Sharing Create meaningful file names and understand filing systems to manage Word documents Organize your documents on your hard drive and learn how to copy and move documents Manage track changes when co-authoring documents Printing and PDF file creation including print settings

Video marketing is the latest hot new marketing trend. Shoppers who viewed product videos were 144% more likely to add the product to their cart. Video with good SEO has a 53% higher chance of showing up on page one of Google searches. When done correctly, video can tell a story, and stories connect people. Video also leads to an emotion ‘trigger’ that plain text cannot do. Courses: Video Marketing YouTube for Business Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: Video Marketing Unit 1: Video Marketing Essentials & Techie Tools Camera equipment Lighting & Sound YouTube 101 Unit 2: Crafting Compelling Content Scripts What type of video to shoot & when Keywords are key Unit 3: Hooks, Headlines & Traffic Building Secrets 5 Hot Hooks Create Attention-Grabbing Headlines Video Search Engine Optimization Unit 4: The Details That Deliver Video idea Hot Zones Promotional videos that pop Sales Video Script YouTube for Business Unit 1: Designing Marketing Goals for YouTube that Maximize the Platform Learn what types of video work best on YouTube Adapt your marketing plan to include video and goals for the YouTube platform Discuss YouTube case studies from your industry and evaluate what’s working and what’s not Create a content plan for videos that will work for your business or organization and won’t get you banned from YouTube Understand how to use YouTube search features and other elements from a consumer perspective Unit 2: Building and Optimizing Your YouTube Channel Learn the various elements of a YouTube Channel and how each feature works Create your own YouTube Channel and optimize each feature Discuss channel design and settings that fit with your video marketing goals Discover how to embed YouTube videos on your website that maximize views Unit 3: Driving Traffic: Maximizing the Social Network of YouTube Learn about the power of YouTube as a social network Discover why it is important to have subscribers and how to communicate with them internally within YouTube Understand the analytics of YouTube: Views, Ratings, Comments, Favorites Learning to Read YouTube Insight & Analyzing the Data Unit 4: Creating and Distributing Video on YouTube Learn how to upload video, the types of cameras, formats, and video resolution that work best on YouTube, and tools that streamline the process Understand the essential element in a video on YouTube such as graphics, title, tags, description, etc. and how to optimize them for search Discover how to get your videos to appear in related searches and other secrets of the YouTube Algorithm Explore the extra features in YouTube such as editing, private sharing, captions, annotating, audio swap, etc.

Requirement: comfortable with repeated front crawl swims of 200 yards or longer. Participants no longer have to be registered for USMS.org unless they are wanting to compete in swim meets. Certified experienced coaches will work with participants who are looking for conditioning, stroke work, and varied training in a team setting, Coaches work with a broad range of backgrounds, interests, speeds, and ability levels, to give daily practices a mental and physical challenge. Participants are not required to compete, but participant interest does include preparation for racing in pool races, open water, and triathlons. Frequently Asked Questions about U.S. Master Swimmers Masters Club- Minneapolis Community Education Additional Questions: silvia.ihme@mpls.k12.mn.us SLIDING SCALE FEE: This program is set up with a sliding scale fee which helps us improve accessibility for families, while responsibly working toward financial sustainability. Class fees have a range of four fees presented in which families can choose the fee that best fits their budget.

Requirement: comfortable with repeated front crawl swims of 200 yards or longer. USMS registration is no longer required it is an option. You can join the Minnesota Masters Team if you are interested in competing in pool or lake races. Certified experienced coaches will work with participants who are looking for conditioning, stroke work, and varied training in a team setting, Coaches work with a broad range of backgrounds, interests, speeds, and ability levels, to give daily practices a mental and physical challenge. Participants are not required to compete, but participant interest does include preparation for racing in pool races, open water, and triathlons. Frequently Asked Questions about U.S. Master Swimmers Additional Questions: silvia.ihme@mpls.k12.mn.us Sliding Scale fee: This program is set up with a sliding scale fee which helps us improve accessibility for families, while responsibly working toward financial sustainability. Class fees have a range of four fees presented in which families can choose the fee that best fits their budget.

Materials needed: Please bring your own Yoga mat! Get ready to feel the burn and work your core, glutes, and more in Mat Pilates for Beginners. This intro level class will allow you to get your feet wet in the world of Pilates while experiencing a dynamic workout.

Discover with your partner what values you have in common and where your money attitudes may differ, and learn what it takes to create a solid financial future together. Couples encouraged to attend together but not required.