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

Choose your start date:

1/18/2017

2/15/2017

3/15/2017

4/12/2017

5/17/2017

6/14/2017

7/12/2017

8/16/2017

Accounting Fundamentals

Accounting Fundamentals II

Beginning EXCEL or QUICKBOOKS

Intermediate EXCEL or QUICKBOOKS

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. 

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

Choose your start date:

1/18/2017

2/15/2017

3/15/2017

4/12/2017

5/17/2017

6/14/2017

7/12/2017

8/16/2017

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

Choose your start date:

1/18/2017

2/15/2017

3/15/2017

4/12/2017

5/17/2017

6/14/2017

7/12/2017

8/16/2017

Students will study and experiment with the application of watercolor pencils. Implementing washes, overlays, and many other techniques as they create art of objects around us. Please bring watercolor pencils, standard pencils, fine line paintbrush, wash brush, sea sponge, tortillions, turpenoid and smooth bristol “mixed media” drawing pad. Class will focus on surface/texture indication and how to make sketch pages reflect a journaling feel. Great fun and skills development are put together in this class, one of Suzette’s favorites!

It is another great Master’s Study class. Suzette will take you through the style of Andrew Wyeth in “Wyeth’s Window of Our World”. Class will learn about underpainting and development of a tonal painting with the addition of a focal object. Be prepared to expand your knowledge on this Maine master in a fun and easygoing atmosphere. Our painting with its large offset window, sparse landscape, and a view of an ominous raven looming just outside. Ah… perhaps a bit of Poe there! Join us for a truly inspirational class. Please bring acrylic tube paints: titanium white, mars black, ultramarine blue, thalo blue, lemon yellow, quinacridone magenta, burnt umber; a variety of brushes ¾ flat, ¼ flat, ¼ flat or filbert, short round #10, fine liner, any scruffy brushes, sponges, water bin, 16 x 20 canvas, palette tray.

Michelle Cross is a retired educator who has had a lifelong passion for crafting of all types. Creating beautiful works of art with friends is sure to make these classes a pleasure for students of all levels. Sign up for one or all of the following classes: Rustic Mini Apple Box Locally made apple boxes are the canvas for a rustic birdhouse motif. Purchase your mini apple box from Michelle for $6. THURS 3/7-3/28 2-4pm $30 PHEC Nature Sampler Jar Bugs and blooms in a sampler motif decorate this glass jar that has many future uses. Glass jars are provided by the instructor. Come and enjoy! THURS 4/4-4/25 2-4pm $30 PHEC Delightful Daisies Plaque Celebrate spring with these bright and colorful daisies! Their adorable faces are sure to make everyone smile. Plaques are provided by the instructor. 5/2-5/23 2-4pm $30 PHEC