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SUMMARY:Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt
DESCRIPTION:To be successful\, organizations must manage by fact. As such\, organizations depend on the measurement and analysis of performance to make key decisions that affect the organization.  This Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt course builds on the ideas and skills learned in the Introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt course that organizations use\, specifically their Six Sigma teams\, to improve. In this second course in the certification program\, participants will learn process analysis\, data collection and analysis\, probability and valid statistical conclusions\, and hypothesis testing. Many participants find this course to be the most challenging of the certification courses.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/intermediate-six-sigma-green-belt-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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UID:10005065-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Intermediate Web Design
DESCRIPTION:Anyone wanting to find out how to create effective and dynamic websites/applications will want to take this course. You may be a webmaster or a graphic designer already creating static websites wishing to take your skills to the next level. You will acquire the fundamentals of the most popular Web 2.0 technologies. You will take away a functioning web application hosted on a web server that is both accessible and Search Engine Optimized.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/intermediate-web-design-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Career Enhancement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
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SUMMARY:General Ledger and Month End Procedures
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you will learn how to post journal entries to the correct general ledger accounts impacted by each transaction. This course will show you how to make sure your general ledger balances at the end of each month by preparing an unadjusted trial balance. You will learn how to look for errors when you don’t balance\, and how to determine to correct entries. After posting correcting entries and/or adjusting entries\, you will verify debits and credits equal with an adjusted trial balance. This course also goes through the steps of performing monthly bank reconciliations.  \nAgenda \nUnit 1:  The General Ledger\n·         What is the General Ledger\n·         Why must the general ledger balance\n·         Posting to the general ledger\n·         Activity ~ Posting to The General Ledger \nUnit 2:  The Unadjusted Trial Balance\n·         What is the unadjusted trial balance\n·         Verify debit and credit balances\n·         Finding errors\n·         Activity ~ Find The Errors \nUnit 3:  Correcting Entries and Adjusting Entries\n·         Determine correcting entries\n·         Adjusting entries and how to prepare them\n·         Posting correcting entries and adjusting entries to the general ledger\n·         Activity ~ Preparing Entries and Posting to General Ledger \nUnit 4:  The Adjusted Trial Balance\n·         Verify the accuracy of the adjusted trial balance\n·         Prepare monthly bank reconciliations\n·         Activity ~ Prepare a Bank Reconciliation
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/general-ledger-and-month-end-procedures-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
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UID:10005090-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Adobe Photoshop Essentials
DESCRIPTION:This fundamental course covers Adobe Photoshop CC most commonly used tools\, menus and panels. You’ll learn all the basics of Photoshop to effectively work with selection and editing tools\, layers\, and masks to edit\, retouch and enhance existing images or create your own composite digital art work. Impress your business organization\, friends and family by enhancing their photos and create magazine cover quality enhanced images. Access to Adobe Photoshop software required. \nOne-month course. \nAgenda \nUnit 1: Getting to know the Interface and Selection Tools\n-Interface menus\n-Tools\n-Panels\n-Working with the various Selection tools \nUnit 2: Working with Layers and Masks\n-Layers and layer management\n-Non- destructive editing using masks\n-How to type and format text\n-Using various type formatting and style tools and panels \nUnit 3: Image Correction & Enhancement\n-Photo correction and enhancement tools\n-Crop\, dodge and burn\n-Recoloring\, retouching\n-Healing brushes \nUnit 4: Using the Drawing Tools\n-How to use the Pen tool\n-Other drawing tools in Photoshop\n-Advanced drawing and selection\n-File formats\n-How to save files for print or web
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/adobe-photoshop-essentials-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Applications,Computers and Technology
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T115744Z
UID:10005101-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to SQL
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to write SQL code to create and populate database tables and how to write simple SQL queries that are capable of retrieving vast amounts of information from a database. In this course\, you will discover the power of the relational database\, how to create and manage database tables\, and how to use SQL SELECT statements to precisely pinpoint and retrieve data from a database. \nAgenda \nUnit 1: The Relational Database and Structured Query Language\nThe relational database structure\nStructured Query Language\nTable creation and data insertion\nDefining datatypes and constraints\nCreating Indexes \nUnit 2: Table Management\nTable management\nAdding columns to a table\nDeleting columns from a table\nDeleting a table \nUnit 3: Selecting and Retrieving Data\nCreating a SELECT statement to retrieve data\nUsing DISTINCT to display unique values in a column\nUsing the AS keyword to create an alternate name for a column\nMerging columns \nUnit 4: Filtering Data\nCreating a WHERE clause\nUsing comparison\, character\, and logical operators to match conditions\nUsing the IN operator to match a condition\nUsing the BETWEEN operator to match a condition
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/introduction-to-sql-8/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Accounting,Business and Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T115750Z
UID:10005105-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Intermediate Power BI
DESCRIPTION:Delve further into Power Query to ETL (Extract\, Transform and Load) your data. Build the Data Model using modeling features and relationships. Perform calculations using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) functions. Utilize Time Intelligence functions to view YoY or YTD reports. Add user friendly features to enhance your reports. \nAgenda \nUnit 1: Power Query\n-Review the ETL Process\n-Insert columns using different methods\n-Group\, Summarize\, Pivot\, and UnPivot data\n-Merge and Append queries \nUnit 2: Data Modeling\n-What Data Modeling is\n-Modeling Options\n-Create and manage relationships\n-Create Date table \nUnit 3: DAX\n-Introduction to DAX\n-Calculate columns and measures\n-Time Intelligence functions\n-Quick Measures \nUnit 4: Reports\n-Filters versus Slicers\n-Visual Hierarchies and Drill downs\n-Drillthrough\n-Define visual interactions\n-Apply conditional formatting
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/intermediate-power-bi-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T115809Z
UID:10005117-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Advanced SQL
DESCRIPTION:Take your SQL query skills to a new level by learning how to write more advanced SQL queries for enhanced decision making. In this course\, you will learn how to write advanced subqueries\, advanced join queries\, and UNION queries that query more than one table. You will learn how to use transaction processing to ensure SQL statements execute completely or not at all and how to create stored procedures that enable you to store SQL statements for execution.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/advanced-sql-8/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Accounting,Business and Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
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UID:10005123-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:HTML Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:This course covers all the basics of HTML coding language. You will learn building simple web pages by hand coding\, using HTML tags to create paragraphs\, heading\, lists\, links\, insert images and tables and more. We also cover creating a simple multi-page website with images\, text and a navigation bar. 
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/html-fundamentals-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Applications,Computers and Technology
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T115829Z
UID:10005129-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Intermediate SQL
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to write powerful SQL queries that enable you to retrieve data from one table or from multiple tables stored in the database simultaneously. In this course\, you will learn how to retrieve more meaningful data from one or more tables stored in a database. You will learn how to merge data from multiple columns\, how to create calculated fields\, and how to order and group the results from a query. You will also learn how to create a single join query or subquery to obtain data from multiple tables simultaneously. \nAgenda \nUnit 1: The Relational Database and Structured Query Language\nThe relational database structure\nStructured Query Language\nTable creation and data insertion\nDefining datatypes and constraints\nCreating Indexes \nUnit 2: Table Management\nTable management\nAdding columns to a table\nDeleting columns from a table\nDeleting a table \nUnit 3: Selecting and Retrieving Data\nCreating a SELECT statement to retrieve data\nUsing DISTINCT to display unique values in a column\nUsing the AS keyword to create an alternate name for a column\nMerging columns \nUnit 4: Filtering Data\nCreating a WHERE clause\nUsing comparison\, character\, and logical operators to match conditions\nUsing the IN operator to match a condition\nUsing the BETWEEN operator to match a condition
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/intermediate-sql-8/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Accounting,Business and Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T120232Z
UID:10005139-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:QuickBooks Online Level 2
DESCRIPTION:Now know how to work with more advanced QuickBooks Online topics. Become capable with such skills as how to customize settings\, banking\, credit cards\, foreign currencies\, statements for debts collection\, using tags and projects. \nAnd come away with your Certificate in Quickbooks Online.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/quickbooks-online-level-2-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business Administration / Management,Business and Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T120241Z
UID:10005145-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Mastering Microsoft Word
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFind out how to use templates and themes to save time and streamline your workflow. At the end of this class\, you will be 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.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/mastering-microsoft-word-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Computers and Technology,Getting Started
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T120252Z
UID:10005153-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:HR Aspects of Good Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Explore key workplace laws and leadership enhancement skills that are needed in today’s work environment. Acquire the best methods to solve difficult situations and disruptive employees. Learn how to use company policies to set employee boundaries. \nAcquire the ability to detect and address threatening behavior. Come away with an understanding of how to employ rules and positive responses to create a worker friendly supportive environment.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/hr-aspects-of-good-leadership-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Leadership
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T120320Z
UID:10005169-1777852800-1777939199@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Intermediate AI
DESCRIPTION:Dive deeper into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence. Explore machine learning algorithms\, natural language processing\, and neural networks\, while gaining hands-on experience with popular AI frameworks and tools. Take your AI expertise to the next level.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/intermediate-ai-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Computers and Technology,Getting Started
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T114037Z
UID:10005307-1777883400-1777897800@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)
DESCRIPTION:This class will focus on shielded metal arc welding\, commonly referred to as stick welding. Guided by industry expert instructors\, students will receive comprehensive training and will learn to perform fillet welds in horizontal (2F)\, vertical (3F)\, and overhead (4F) positions. Students will learn basic skills including welding and grinding safety protocols\, causes and cures for welding defects\, and welding procedures. Using newly acquired skills\, students will attempt the D1.1 SMAW plate welder exam aligned with the American Welding Society (AWS). Supplies and testing are included in the tuition for this class. Proper attire\, including closed toe boots or shoes\, and long pants is required.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/shielded-metal-arc-welding-smaw-stick-fp/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus\, 6480 College Street\, Warrenton\, VA\, 20187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Skilled Trades,Welding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
CREATED:20250227T234222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T233522Z
UID:10004363-1778173200-1778180400@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Trades Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a career in the skilled trades? Connect with employers actively hiring in construction\, HVAC\, electrical\, plumbing\, welding\, manufacturing\, and more! Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out\, this event is your chance to explore job openings\, network with industry leaders\, and learn about training programs.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/trades-job-fair/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus\, 6480 College Street\, Warrenton\, VA\, 20187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Services,Skilled Trades,Trades,Trades and Apprenticeships
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T100442Z
UID:10005257-1778482800-1778520600@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:CDL-A Weekday Class FULL PRICE
DESCRIPTION:With a national driver shortage of more than 200\,000\, trucking companies are hiring! Local\, regional\, and over-the-road companies are calling Laurel Ridge for their CDL graduates and most students have job offers before they graduate! Professional training and job placement assistance are available to students. Our instructors have many years’ experience in trucking\, with many of those years in truck-driving training and placement of new drivers.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/cdl-a-weekday-class-full-price-12/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus\, 173 Skirmisher Lane\, Middletown\, VA\, 22654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commercial Drivers License,Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T093527Z
UID:10005301-1778518800-1778529600@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Mechatronics: Fundamentals of Fluid Power FP
DESCRIPTION:Earn 2 credentials in just 7 weeks! Learn the fundamentals of pneumatics and hydraulics. Pneumatics covers the use of compressed air for pneumatic control and as a signaling medium. Content covers compressors\, storage\, dryers and distribution as well as the design\, construction and operation of a range of actuators\, valves and ancillary equipment. The relevant ISO symbols are introduced and included in circuit diagrams. The hydraulics training will familiarize students with the fundamental principles of hydraulics as well as individual components. Valves controlling pressure\, flow rate\, sequence and direction of flow are included and practical exercises are used. Maintenance and a systematic approach to fault finding are also covered.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/mechatronics-fundamentals-of-fluid-power-fp/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus\, 173 Skirmisher Lane\, Middletown\, VA\, 22654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industrial Technology,Industry and Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T100437Z
UID:10004437-1778522400-1778536800@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:CySA+ Prep and Certification (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst) FP
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to advance your career in cybersecurity? This program will prepare you to enter the cybersecurity field by teaching you threat and vulnerability management\, software and systems security\, compliance and assessment\, monitoring and security operations and incident response.\nPrerequisite: Credential in CompTIA Security+
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/cysa-prep-and-certification-comptia-cybersecurity-analyst/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Workforce Online Class\, VIRTUAL - ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Computers and Technology,IT Certifications
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T093950Z
UID:10005311-1779123600-1779138000@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick) FP
DESCRIPTION:This class will focus on shielded metal arc welding\, commonly referred to as stick welding. Guided by industry expert instructors\, students will receive comprehensive training and will learn to perform fillet welds in horizontal (2F)\, vertical (3F)\, and overhead (4F) positions. Students will learn basic skills including welding and grinding safety protocols\, causes and cures for welding defects\, and welding procedures. Using newly acquired skills\, students will attempt the D1.1 SMAW plate welder exam aligned with the American Welding Society (AWS). Supplies and testing are included in the tuition for this class. Proper attire\, including closed toe boots or shoes\, and long pants is required.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/shielded-metal-arc-welding-smaw-stick-fp-5/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus\, 6480 College Street\, Warrenton\, VA\, 20187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Skilled Trades,Welding
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T100438Z
UID:10004594-1779528600-1779543000@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Dental Radiation Health & Safety
DESCRIPTION:This live online seminar meets the Virginia Board of Dentistry’s Radiation Certification requirement (18VAC60-30-80)\, enabling individuals to be certified to take dental X-rays in Virginia. Please note that this course does not provide clinical training in taking X-rays. The focus is on the safe use of X-ray equipment. Instructional methods include PowerPoint presentations\, lectures\, and question-and-answer sessions. No X-ray radiation will be administered during the class. Clinical competence in producing dental radiographs is not an expected outcome. An exit assessment will be conducted at the end of the course for certificate issuance. Pre-work must be completed before the class begins.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/dental-radiation-health-safety-5/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Workforce Online Class\, VIRTUAL - ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Dental,Health and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T103619Z
UID:10004840-1779778800-1779816600@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:CDL-A Weekday Class FULL PRICE
DESCRIPTION:With a national driver shortage of more than 200\,000\, trucking companies are hiring! Local\, regional\, and over-the-road companies are calling Laurel Ridge for their CDL graduates and most students have job offers before they graduate! Professional training and job placement assistance are available to students. Our instructors have many years’ experience in trucking\, with many of those years in truck-driving training and placement of new drivers.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/cdl-a-weekday-class-full-price-10/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus\, 173 Skirmisher Lane\, Middletown\, VA\, 22654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commercial Drivers License,Transportation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T104033Z
UID:10005348-1779816600-1779827400@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Phlebotomy Technician Program FP
DESCRIPTION:A phlebotomy technician is a trained medical professional responsible for collecting blood and other body fluids from patients for medical tests or donations in a skilled\, safe\, and reliable manner. This course offers practical\, hands-on experience to help prepare you for a successful career as a phlebotomist. Phlebotomy is a valuable skill to learn for current medical professionals and can also be pursued as a standalone career path. Books and supplies are included in the class. Upon completing all requirements\, you will be eligible to sit for a national certification exam. If the idea of learning to draw blood excites you as a potential career\, register today! \nRegistered students must attend a required Healthcare Orientation prior to the start of class.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/phlebotomy-technician-program-fp/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus\, 6480 College Street\, Warrenton\, VA\, 20187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Healthcare / Allied Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T114031Z
UID:10005357-1779818400-1779832800@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Become a heavy equipment operator and earn an industry recognized credential. The Heavy Equipment Operator program was developed to meet the growing employment demands for equipment operators.\nThis class serves as the first level of training in the Heavy Equipment Operator program. Structured as a hybrid class\, using online homework and live classroom lecture\, students will learn the following content: core craft skills\, orientation to the trade\, heavy equipment safety\, identification of heavy equipment\, basic operational techniques\, utility tractors\, introduction to earthmoving\, and interpreting civil drawings\, using simulator exercises for equipment basic controls\, loading & unloading\, excavating\, and trenching.  Students receive hands-on training with state of the art simulators\, that replicate real-life operating scenarios through rotation-motion platforms and high-resolution 3D displays for excavator and wheel loader equipment.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/heavy-equipment-operator-level-1-4/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus\, 6480 College Street\, Warrenton\, VA\, 20187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Construction,Skilled Trades
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
CREATED:20250114T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T093646Z
UID:10004885-1780272000-1780358399@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Spanish for Medical Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Are you frustrated by the communication gap that can occur between you and your Spanish-speaking patients? If you answered yes\, this Spanish class – designed specifically for healthcare professionals – will help you bridge that gap. You will practice the basic\, practical language skills needed to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients and their families. You will learn the basics of the language\, gain an understanding of the culture\, and know how to ask the questions crucial to quality healthcare. Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher\, or speak no Spanish\, you will complete the course with the skills you will need to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients.  \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nIntroduction to Vocabulary\n-Colors\, nationalities\, professions\n-Alphabet\n-Vowels and Consonants\n-Months and Days of the Week\n-Numbers 1 – 31\n-The verb to be\, ‘ser’ \nUnit 2\nThe verb to have\n-Describe possessions\n-Describing feelings\, pain or ailment\n-Verb to be: Estar\n-Location\, position\, and state of being\n-Asking questions such as who\, what\, where\, when and how \nUnit 3\nVocabulary: Parts of the body\n-Foods\n-Adjectives and Adverbs\n-Idiomatic Expressions\n-Conjugating regular “AR” “ER” and “IR” verbs\n-Asking and answering\, “Who” – “What” – “Where” questions \nUnit 4\nMedical Terminology\n-Parts of the body\n-Symptoms and injuries\n-Medical emergencies\n-First aid\n-Medications\n-Common Illnesses \nRequirementsInternet connection \,IE8 or higher\, Chrome\, FireFox and access to Adobe Flash Player
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/spanish-for-medical-professionals-4/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Healthcare / Allied Health
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UID:10004888-1780272000-1780358399@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Social Media for Business Certificate
DESCRIPTION:Get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate\, market and serve your customers and clients.  For businesses\, nonprofits\, government\, and other organizations. From Facebook to Twitter\, blogging\, YouTube\, LinkedIn\, and more\, discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks and how these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization. Learn how social networks are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Then find out what you can be doing\, what you should be doing\, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing. Whether you are new to social networks or already involved\, you will come away with both an understanding of social networks and practical\, how-to techniques to integrate social networks into your organization or business. Your instructors are outstanding practitioners who also speak\, write\, and train others on social networks. \nThree one-month courses.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/social-media-for-business-certificate-4/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Computers and Technology,Marketing Online
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UID:10004891-1780272000-1780358399@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Get involved in the move from in-person to online communication. Learn what social media are and their role in your business and personal life. Find out the top sites and how businesses are using the sites for communication\, customer retention\, branding\, marketing\, market research\, needs assessment and serving customers and clients. Explore the options for your organization. Look at case studies of what other organizations are doing. Let your instructor guide your exploration of Facebook and YouTube. For anyone interested in social media. \nAgenda \nUnit 1: How Marketing has Changed and Where Social Networks Fit?\nHow is marketing changing?\nWho is your customer & where are they online?\nWhat role does content play?\nWhat are the trends on the horizon? \nUnit 2: Where to Start? Strategy\, Listening\, & Accounts\nStart with a plan: Developing a social media marketing strategy.\nWhere does listening & engagement fit into strategy?\nLearning to use some basic tools\nHow are organizations using social media? \nUnit 3: What Do Social Networks Fit in Your Business?\nGeneral overview of social sites that may fit your marketing goals.\nWhere are your customers and how are they using social media?\nHow to set up social network profiles?\nCan you measure the return on your investment? \nUnit 4: Using Facebook to Promote Your Brand and Engage Your Customers\nThe Basics of Facebook: Personal & Business Applications\nHow to Set-up Your Facebook Page\nUsing Content and Posts to Boost Engagement\nCase Studies on How Businesses Use Facebook \nRequirementsInternet connection \,IE8 or higher\, Chrome\, FireFox and access to Adobe Flash Player
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/introduction-to-social-media-4/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Computers and Technology,Marketing Online
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTSTAMP:20260409T100235
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T114820Z
UID:10004896-1780272000-1780358399@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Integrating Social Media Into Your Organization
DESCRIPTION:Take away a practical strategy and techniques for implementing social media for your organization or business.  Learn how to create your own private social media using Ning\, work socially using Google Docs and calendars\, and move your website to an interactive Web 2.0 site. Then your instructor will help you choose which social media tools are right for your situation\, and then integrate them into your web site to develop a social media strategy for your organization. Find out what you can be doing\, what you should be doing\, and take back a plan to integrate social media into your communication and marketing. \nAgenda \nUnit 1. Running a Community and Creating Your Own Social Network Using Ning\nOnline Communities and Creating Your Own Social Network with Ning\nTop 5 Considerations When Starting a Social Network\nWhat Goes into Build a Great Social Network\nWhat is an online community manager\nWhat is Ning and How to Use the Platform\nExamples of Companies Using Ning \nUnit 2. What Tools to Use for Your Organization\nWhat tools and platforms will help get content on the web\nReadings on top new tools to consider\nHow to select which tool to use\nHow video fits into online marketing\nOrganizing and collaborating with Google products\nHow to take advantage of mobile and local in applications and search \nUnit 3. Integrating Social Platforms into Your Web Site\nDiscovering how web design has changed and what is needed for true integration\nUnderstanding elements on web sites that increase interaction\, engagement\, search engines findability\nLearn best practices for website usability and landing page design\nDiscuss how your sites compare and generate next steps that will improve your business \nUnit 4: Developing a Manageable Work Flow: Time\, Resources\, Policies\, and Trends\nDeveloping a Manageable Work Flow\nTime and Resources: How do you know where to spend your time?\nTarget Social Media Influencers to Boost Traffic and Sales\nIs Your Company Ready for Social Media or Are They Holding You Back?\nTrends – What”s Next or Are We Still Working on Last Year”s Trends?\nSocial Media Policies and Planning For A Crisis \nRequirementsInternet connection \,IE8 or higher\, Chrome\, FireFox and access to Adobe Flash Player
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/integrating-social-media-into-your-organization-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Computers and Technology,Marketing Online
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UID:10004901-1780272000-1780358399@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Fostering Online Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Being engaged with your online learners throughout the course is one of the three biggest weaknesses of online teachers. It is also one of the three biggest ways to take your online course to the next level\, making it a superior learning experience for your learners. Come experience how to do it from the creator of the concept and practice of ‘continual engagement’ in teaching.  Discover how to build student success through your interaction\, how to give online learners feedback\, communicating with them about everything from subject matter to delicate issues to grading. You will come away with advanced\, practical\, how-to tips from one of the foremost authorities on fostering online discussion. And you will see how your instructor models great interaction and engagement in the online environment. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nHow Continual Engagement Helps You Foster Effective Online Discussions\nWhat is continual engagement?\nWhy is continual engagement important?\nBreaking down the barriers to effective continual engagement in your discussion interaction \nUnit 2\nBuilding Your Students’ Success through Your Interaction\nWhy continual engagement in online discussion is important to your students’ success\nChoosing your words carefully in discussion interaction\nStrategies to use at the beginning of your term\nStrategies to use as the term gets underway\nStrategies to use when things get hectic \nUnit 3\nAssessing Your Students’ Performance\nGiving effective feedback\nCommunicating with students about grades\nSome special challenges of group work and how to overcome them \nUnit 4\nKeeping Your Communication Skills Sharp\nHow networking with your peers can build your skills\nUsing break times effectively\nWorking with an assistant\nHow online interaction enhances your face-to-face instruction
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/fostering-online-discussion-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,ONLINE Teacher Education
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UID:10004905-1780272000-1780358399@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Certificate in Leadership Development
DESCRIPTION:Especially geared for future leaders in the Gen Y generation (born 1980-1999)\, the certificate provides how-to practical information on advancing your leadership potential and making a difference in both the workplace and in society. Find out what it takes to become an effective leader. Discover your style of leadership. Discuss task completion\, building relationships with your subordinates\, becoming socially perceptive to changes in the workplace\, utilizing your emotions in a positive and effective manner\, and addressing challenging goals. Then learn the unspoken secrets that leaders know and the strategies they employ/exhibit for influencing others. Leadership skills are acquired and learned. You can become a leader if you know the do’s and don’ts; what to say\, what not to say; what to do\, what not to do. At the end of completing the three course certificate\, you will come away with a new understanding\, new toolbox of leadership skills\, and the information to move your leadership development into high gear.
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/certificate-in-leadership-development-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Leadership
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UID:10004908-1780272000-1780358399@laurelridgeworkforce.com
SUMMARY:Leadership Principles
DESCRIPTION:Especially for Gen Y (born 1980-1999)\, the course serves as the first of three in a series addressing the development of Generation Y leadership. Find out what it takes to become an effective leader. Discover your style of leadership.  Discuss task completion\, building relationships with your subordinates\, becoming socially perceptive to changes in the workplace\, utilizing your emotions in a positive and effective manner\, and addressing challenging goals. Finally\, the course offers the opportunity to perform a case study analysis of workplace conflicts that require effective leadership\, allowing you to apply your unique leadership characteristics revealed through completing the class. \nAgenda \nUnit 1\nIntroduction to Leadership Principles\n-What does it mean to be a good leader?\n-The multiple approaches to leadership\n-Models of leadership\n-The critical need for Gen Y leadership  \nUnit 2\nRecognizing your leadership style\n -Leadership Traits Self Assessment\n -Leadership Style Self Assessment\n -Leadership Skills Self Assessment\n -Task and Relationship Assessment \nUnit 3\nLeadership Special Concerns\n-Handling Conflict in the Workplace\n-Managing Out-group Employees\n-Ethical Considerations \nUnit 4\nCases in Leadership\n-Case Study 1\n-Case Study 2\n-Self-reflection: What type of leader am I?
URL:https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/event/leadership-principles-3/
LOCATION:Online 24/7
CATEGORIES:Business and Professional Development,Leadership
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