Currently the job market for instructional designers is strong
and appears to be growing. A scan of several Internet job search
sites listed over 500 vacancies in instructional design on May
17, 2004. Student interest, especially international students,
in the area of instructional design is high. Students understand
that companies, universities, and non-profits are attempting to
capitalize on the next "killer app," E-learning, and that instructional
design skills will place them in a unique position to benefit
from this need.
Agricultural Entrepreneurship: Building An Agricultural Business Plan For The Future"
This course for agricultural entrepreneurs is aimed at those individuals
who have started or are thinking about starting an agricultural
based venture that is not tied to large scale, commodity-style
production. The materials are specifically designed for the individual
who is searching for innovative ideas and enhanced marketing opportunities
in the area of agriculture. This course is often delivered
over a 12-week period. Contact Randy
de Mars at the Learning Center for more information.
In this multi-session program, farmers
will learn to reinvent their agricultural enterprises. Business
planning, marketing research, and financial management skills
are a few of the concrete tools taught by certified business trainers
and local experts. Using proven adult
learning techniques and a curriculum tailored to the unique needs
of alternative agriculture, participants will evaluate their business
ideas and complete business plans ready for a financial institution's
review.
Professional
Writing Certificate Program:
Take
courses through WSU's Distance Degree Program at your convenience
using video tapes. Contact the Learning
Center for more information about the
Professional Writing Certificate Program.
Corporate
Experiential Training: Adventure-based Learning for small or large business, Office
Groups or Professional Organizations. One day or multiple day
programs available.
Full
Immersion Spanish Institute:
Learn
Spanish without going to Mexico! Experienced bi-cultural instructors
teach the language and the culture. Offered for 4 weeks, June
18 thru July 13, 2007, 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday. Call or Email the Learning Center for more information. For a Registration
form that you can print out and mail/FAX to us: click here for
the
PDF
Format (you will need Adobe Acrobat
Reader to use this file).
Professional
Certificate Program:
All teachers graduated after August 2000 must complete an approved
PCP within five years of graduation. Other teachers wanting to improve
their classroom techniques and explore personal growth opportunities
may also wish to learn more about the PCP. These
classes will be made available over the WHETS System in Wenatchee from
The Center for Educational Partnerships, WSU Pullman Campus. Contact
Ashley Herridge at The Center
for Educational Partnerships for more information about available
classes.
