From Beaufort County Community College

March’s honored character trait at Beaufort County Community College was “trustworthy,” someone who demonstrates a commitment to uphold responsibilities placed on them by others. Brian Allen of Williamston, a criminal justice student, could not attend.

 

Upcoming Small Business Center classes

Boot camp: The concepts of algebra

This four-week, intensive skill-building course will assist students in learning the fundamentals of algebra, including the language of algebra, roots and powers, algebraic expressions and formulas, one-step equations, multi-step equations, special equations, polynomials, factoring, graphing equations, inequalities, integers and functions. There will be a pre-test and post-test given in this course. Register today. Class pre-requisites include: completion of a pre-algebra packet by the first day of class to be provided at sign up; the ability to complete outside work on time; and a commitment to start and finish the class. The class will take place April 11-May 5 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 a.m.

For more information, contact Heather Collins at 252-940-6298 or sign up in Building 8, room 814.

 

So you think you want to start a business

This seminar was created for those individuals who are thinking about starting and operating their own business; however, they do not know if they have the personality, drive, creativity, adaptability and a host of other talents and attributes that comprise a successful entrepreneur. During this seminar, attendees will honestly assess themselves to discover their strengths and weaknesses, so they can make an informed decision on whether to move forward. The seminar will also incorporate various exercises and role-playing where the attendee will be faced with realistic challenges encountered by entrepreneurs. Attendees will have to determine or design a solution. Attendees will also be given the opportunity to present their business “ideas” and will be shown various ways they can determine if the idea is feasible and viable.

After attending this seminar, if attendees make the decision to move forward, they will be strongly encouraged to register for the core seminars at their local Small Business Center, starting with “How to Start a Business.”

Bob Moore is a graduate of Fayetteville State University and attended North Carolina State University. He has been the owner of several small businesses and has been employed in numerous strategic management roles with multi-national corporations.

Moore is currently the director of the Small Business Center at Robeson Community College. His seminar is on Tuesday, April 5, from 6-9 p.m. in Building 8, room 828.

 

Market your business by networking in your local area 

If you’re spending lots of time on Internet marketing and social media, you may be missing the customers, benefits, connections and potential sales within your local community. Successful small business owners must devote time to both to be profitable. Come find out how to reach potential customers in the local community and gain their trust. This seminar includes tips on face-to-face networking, a powerful and virtually free form of marketing.

Emily Ballance, MEd, LPC, entertains, educates and inspires audiences with her humor, honesty and lively stories. Her presentations to associations, health care organizations, corporations, state and national conferences have been described as “highly entertaining, uplifting and thought-provoking.” She frequently presents on humor, stress management and communication, and is a member of the National Speakers Association. Also a licensed professional counselor, Ballance is committed to helping people use positive, affirming humor to enhance their health, happiness, work and wellbeing. When she’s not traveling or speaking, Ballance volunteers her time with older adults and the Autism Society of North Carolina. Her seminar is on Tuesday, April 5, from 6-9 p.m. in Building 8, room 828.

These seminars are put on by the Small Business Center at Beaufort County Community College. Seminars are free unless otherwise noted. Interested participants should pre-register by calling 252-940-6375 or emailing EvaP@beaufortccc.edu.

 

Continuing Education scholarship recipients announced

Stacy T. Baker, 38, of Washington, is pursuing her certification as a pharmacy technician at BCCC. A graduate of Mattamuskeet High School, Baker plans to acquire a steady job with benefits to help support her family. She is a mother of one and wife of Nicholas Baker.

Harold W. Wooden, 50, of Knightdale, is pursuing his commercial driver’s license (CDL) through BCCC. He attended Washington High School and is the son of Harold and Earlene Wooden and husband of Gwendolyn Wooden. Wooden previously worked for Roth Staffing.