A to Z Grant Writing ONLINE 

A to Z Grant Writing is an invigorating and informative course that will equip you with the skills and tools you need to enter the exciting field of grant writing!  You'll learn how to raise needed funds by discovering how and where to look for potential funders who are a good match for your organization.  You'll also learn how to network and develop true partnerships with a variety of funders, how to organize a successful grant-writing campaign, and how to put together a complete proposal package. 

This course speaks mainly to nonprofit organizations, schools, religious institutions, and municipalities seeking grants from foundation, corporate, government, and individual donors.  It's also an excellent primer for individuals wishing to become grant-writing consultants or community grant-writing volunteers. 

Many of this course's elements also easily translate to the for-profit field and to individual artists, and material specifically designed for businesses and individuals is included.  No matter who you are or what level of experience you have, you'll find the A to Z of writing and submitting successful proposals here!

 To register, go to: http://www.ed2go.com/pvaec/online-courses/grant-writing-a-to-z?tab=detail

While it is true that accounting professionals are scarce, those with corporate accounting experience are even more rare. This course will build on the knowledge you gained in Charlene Messier's online Accounting Fundamentals course (or another introductory accounting course) to provide you with a solid understanding of corporate accounting practices. In Accounting Fundamentals II, you'll explore such topics as special journals, uncollectible accounts receivable, plant assets, depreciation, notes and interest, accrued revenue and expenses, dividends, retained earnings, and various financial reports for corporations. If you're interested in increasing your financial awareness and accountability while also gaining a marketable skill, this is the course for you.

To register, go to: http://www.ed2go.com/pvaec/online-courses/accounting-fundamentals-2?tab=detail

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FUNDAMENTALS

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT APPLICATIONS

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

SKILLS FOR MAKING GREAT DECISIONS

Each individual online course consists of 12 sessions, delivered twice a week. Each course starts once a month. Register for courses at www.ed2go.com/pvaec.

Once you have completed all the required courses, contact Hilda Roberts (hroberts@pvaec.org) for your certificate. 

Rapid growth in the health, legal services, data processing, management, public relations, and other industries have created many new job opportunities for administrative assistants. This course will help you discover and master the essentials of managerial and staff support, information and records management, communications technology, travel and meeting coordination, space planning, and office ergonomics. You'll become an indispensable member of your team by identifying opportunities and implementing solutions to turn your office into a high productivity machine.This course and its follow up (Administrative Assistant Applications)may help you prepare for the internationally-recognized Certified Administrative Professional® (CAP®) exam offered by the International Association of Administrative Professionals® (IAAP®).Note: This course is not affiliated with, nor has it been endorsed by, the International Association of Administrative Professionals® (IAAP®).

To register, go to: http://www.ed2go.com/pvaec/online-courses/administrative-assistant-fundamentals?tab=detail

Nature at its finest! Rocks, wood, fields and more will be featured in this multimedia-composition using watercolor pencils, graphite and pen and ink on combined surfaces for a truly gallery worthy piece. Students will need watercolor pencils, graphite pencils, pens and watercolor trays and brushes, multimedia smooth bristol board (pad). Suzette will bring examples and a variety of surfaces and blending medium. A must-do class for the nature artist!

Carry on scenes on multiple canvases are all the rage and in this class you will learn the methods to making any scene a "multiple". Through the use of repetition of color, objects and themes, you will master a night camp scene and a moonlit moose on two wraparound canvases that will awe any viewer! Student artists will need 2 rectangular wraparound canvases for paintable edges size 10x14 or 14x18 or one of each! Fun and creative! Please bring your art acrylic paints and a variety of brushes, tray and water bin along with a light blue or brown colored pencil. Be prepared to paint the most alluring night scenes and have a lot of fun in this relaxed and informative class! Supply list below: Paints: Burnt umber, mars black, ultramarine blue, thalo blue, yellow light, quinacridone or thio magenta, titanium white; 1" flat shader or blending brush, 1/4" flat, 8 or 10 round, #2 short liner and #1 or 0 script, any small scruffy or "battered" brush. sea sponge, a couple palettes, divided water bin or 2 containers, pencils, paper towel and comfy clothes. Warning: Teacher is messy, but we have so much fun and help each other with peer advice. Feel free to bring in your questions and other paintings!

We will paint two cardinals on a piece of bark. Supplies will be provided. Shirley Groody is an accomplished artist and PVAEC instructor. She has been successfully teaching art to students of all levels for many years. Students always walk away from Shirley's class with a beautiful piece of art, a smile on their face, and new friends!

Sign up for one, two, or all three of Shirley's Fall 2019 Classes:

Halloween Slate Painting

Cardinals on Stave Barrel

Christmas Stocking

We will paint a snowman scene on a wooden stocking. There are beginner or advanced design options for this one! Purchase your wood from Shirley for $2. Shirley Groody is an accomplished artist and PVAEC instructor. She has been successfully teaching art to students of all levels for many years. Students always walk away from Shirley's class with a beautiful piece of art, a smile on their face, and new friends!

Sign up for one, two, or all three of Shirley's Fall 2019 Classes:

Halloween Slate Painting

Cardinals on Stave Barrel

Christmas Stocking