Featured Courses An Introduction To Voiceovers (Getting Started In Voice Acting) 08/02/21 - 12/09/21 01/17/22 - 05/26/22 This introductory class offers the feeling of working remotely from the start! You'll read a real script and receive coaching to improve your delivery. Your instructor is a professional voice actor. Sign up for a 90-minute, virtual introductory class. A personal class time will be set up for you. Food Sanitation and Safety 12/18/21 - 12/18/21 01/29/22 - 01/29/22 02/26/22 - 02/26/22 03/26/22 - 03/26/22 04/23/22 - 04/23/22 This course emphasizes food protection through sanitation training. You will learn proper food care for food service establishments. Successful completion of the course examination qualifies individuals for Illinois Department of Public Health certification. CPR Health Care Provider 12/07/21 - 12/07/21 01/11/22 - 01/11/22 02/05/22 - 02/05/22 03/08/22 - 03/08/22 This course provides the information, training, demonstration and practice necessary to pass the CPR Health Care Provider. Meditate with Your Pet - FREE webinar 12/08/21 - 12/08/21 Do you struggle to quiet your mind during these stressful times? Maybe your pet can help. Join us for a free, healing meditation. This pet-centered meditation technique is an effective way to mindfully connect with both your pet and yourself. New Year - New You: Are you Ready? 01/20/22 - 01/20/22 A goal without a plan is just a wish. Put your goals into action. Learn how to set attainable goals, turn off that negative voice and become a confident goal achiever. Ghost Hunting 03/25/22 - 03/25/22 Join The Illinois Paranormalists (TIP) for an exploration in the realm of ghost hunting. During the session ghost hunters will share their experiences with investigating ghost sightings and sounds, relate techniques used in an investigation and share a variety of equipment and how it is used. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 01/26/22 - 01/26/22 04/09/22 - 04/09/22 Do you enjoy mysteries and crime investigations? Learn "behind the scene" facts of several crimes such as homicides, robberies, stage crime scenes and more. You will get to review 3 cases and determine what is seen in the evidence. Chicago's Riverview Amusement Park 01/24/22 - 01/24/22 Learn about the origins and history of Riverview Park, a Chicago area amusement park which operated from 1904 to 1967. Join Jay Sternickle for this two-hour, interactive webinar about one of Chicago's former landmarks. Beatlemania! 02/21/22 - 02/21/22 The Beatles are one of the best-known and most influential bands of all time. Starting with John, Paul, George and Ringo's earliest days in Liverpool, to their controversial breakup, you'll get an introduction to the music that shaped the lives and times of this extraordinary era. More Weird and Wonderful Illinois 03/21/22 - 03/21/22 Continue your exploration of the many weird and wonderful people and places that make Illinois great. Learn about the Alley of Death, Chicago's fabulous Tiffany Dome and the Garden of the Gods. And discover the extraordinary stories behind places like the Old Slave House, Mermott Springs, and Collinsville's Seven Gates to Hell. All About Alfred Hitchcock 05/02/22 - 05/02/22 Learn all about the "Master of Suspense," Alfred Hitchcock, in this class that explores his more than 40 films. Starting with his first film in the silent era, The Lodger (1927) and ending with his final film five decades later, Family Plot (1976), the class will reflect on Hitchcock's unparalleled 50-year career as one of cinema's most successful and unique filmmakers. The Great Midwest Road Trip 04/18/22 - 04/18/22 Take a nostalgic road trip and discover the history of the Midwest vacation destinations that area residents have been visiting for generations. Relive family road trip memories, or discover new destinations to help plan your next day trip or vacation getaway. A Desert Storm Diary 04/05/22 - 04/05/22 Has the 1991 Persian Gulf War become the "forgotten war?" One Joliet-area vet is determined to make sure the Gulf War is not forgotten; and has published a new book to help preserve the stories of Desert Storm. Learn more about Desert Storm as author and combat photographer Jay Sternickle shares his "Desert Storm Diary." Awakening Your Vision This course contains no sessions Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. In this class you will develop time-specific goals to guide you in the direction of your heart's desires. You will design a personal vision board. Come fulfill your life's purpose by allowing the power of the vision board to manifest in your life. Self-Reflection: Taking a Journey Within This course contains no sessions In this course you'll examine the thoughts and beliefs that have shaped your behavior and actions. The self-awareness activities in this class, such as reprogramming negative self-talk, are powerful and will guide you towards your breakthrough. Take this class before Awakening Your Vision. Prepare for Retirement This course contains no sessions Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. This course is a comprehensive, accurate and unbiased course to help you properly prepare for and maintain a successful retirement plan in today's world. Art of Food This course contains no sessions In this five session course, excuses will dissolve as we demystify the kitchen. You will learn basic knife skills, types of cutting, one pan cooking, small space optimization, meal planning, where to purchase nutritious ingredients and develop intuitive mastery.

Upcoming Courses An Introduction To Voiceovers (Getting Started In Voice Acting) August 2, 2021 to December 9, 2021 CPR Health Care Provider Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Food Sanitation and Safety Saturday, December 18, 2021 CPR Health Care Provider Tuesday, January 11, 2022 An Introduction To Voiceovers (Getting Started In Voice Acting) January 17, 2022 to May 26, 2022 New Year - New You: Are you Ready? Thursday, January 20, 2022 Chicago's Riverview Amusement Park Monday, January 24, 2022

Featured Courses

An Introduction To Voiceovers (Getting Started In Voice Acting) 08/02/21 - 12/09/21 01/17/22 - 05/26/22 This introductory class offers the feeling of working remotely from the start! You'll read a real script and receive coaching to improve your delivery. Your instructor is a professional voice actor. Sign up for a 90-minute, virtual introductory class. A personal class time will be set up for you.

Food Sanitation and Safety 12/18/21 - 12/18/21 01/29/22 - 01/29/22 02/26/22 - 02/26/22 03/26/22 - 03/26/22 04/23/22 - 04/23/22 This course emphasizes food protection through sanitation training. You will learn proper food care for food service establishments. Successful completion of the course examination qualifies individuals for Illinois Department of Public Health certification.

CPR Health Care Provider 12/07/21 - 12/07/21 01/11/22 - 01/11/22 02/05/22 - 02/05/22 03/08/22 - 03/08/22 This course provides the information, training, demonstration and practice necessary to pass the CPR Health Care Provider.

Meditate with Your Pet - FREE webinar 12/08/21 - 12/08/21 Do you struggle to quiet your mind during these stressful times? Maybe your pet can help. Join us for a free, healing meditation. This pet-centered meditation technique is an effective way to mindfully connect with both your pet and yourself.

New Year - New You: Are you Ready? 01/20/22 - 01/20/22 A goal without a plan is just a wish. Put your goals into action. Learn how to set attainable goals, turn off that negative voice and become a confident goal achiever.

Ghost Hunting 03/25/22 - 03/25/22 Join The Illinois Paranormalists (TIP) for an exploration in the realm of ghost hunting. During the session ghost hunters will share their experiences with investigating ghost sightings and sounds, relate techniques used in an investigation and share a variety of equipment and how it is used.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 01/26/22 - 01/26/22 04/09/22 - 04/09/22 Do you enjoy mysteries and crime investigations? Learn "behind the scene" facts of several crimes such as homicides, robberies, stage crime scenes and more. You will get to review 3 cases and determine what is seen in the evidence.

Chicago's Riverview Amusement Park 01/24/22 - 01/24/22 Learn about the origins and history of Riverview Park, a Chicago area amusement park which operated from 1904 to 1967. Join Jay Sternickle for this two-hour, interactive webinar about one of Chicago's former landmarks.

Beatlemania! 02/21/22 - 02/21/22 The Beatles are one of the best-known and most influential bands of all time. Starting with John, Paul, George and Ringo's earliest days in Liverpool, to their controversial breakup, you'll get an introduction to the music that shaped the lives and times of this extraordinary era.

More Weird and Wonderful Illinois 03/21/22 - 03/21/22 Continue your exploration of the many weird and wonderful people and places that make Illinois great. Learn about the Alley of Death, Chicago's fabulous Tiffany Dome and the Garden of the Gods. And discover the extraordinary stories behind places like the Old Slave House, Mermott Springs, and Collinsville's Seven Gates to Hell.

All About Alfred Hitchcock 05/02/22 - 05/02/22 Learn all about the "Master of Suspense," Alfred Hitchcock, in this class that explores his more than 40 films. Starting with his first film in the silent era, The Lodger (1927) and ending with his final film five decades later, Family Plot (1976), the class will reflect on Hitchcock's unparalleled 50-year career as one of cinema's most successful and unique filmmakers.

The Great Midwest Road Trip 04/18/22 - 04/18/22 Take a nostalgic road trip and discover the history of the Midwest vacation destinations that area residents have been visiting for generations. Relive family road trip memories, or discover new destinations to help plan your next day trip or vacation getaway.

A Desert Storm Diary 04/05/22 - 04/05/22 Has the 1991 Persian Gulf War become the "forgotten war?" One Joliet-area vet is determined to make sure the Gulf War is not forgotten; and has published a new book to help preserve the stories of Desert Storm. Learn more about Desert Storm as author and combat photographer Jay Sternickle shares his "Desert Storm Diary."

Awakening Your Vision This course contains no sessions Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. In this class you will develop time-specific goals to guide you in the direction of your heart's desires. You will design a personal vision board. Come fulfill your life's purpose by allowing the power of the vision board to manifest in your life.

Self-Reflection: Taking a Journey Within This course contains no sessions In this course you'll examine the thoughts and beliefs that have shaped your behavior and actions. The self-awareness activities in this class, such as reprogramming negative self-talk, are powerful and will guide you towards your breakthrough. Take this class before Awakening Your Vision.

Prepare for Retirement This course contains no sessions Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. This course is a comprehensive, accurate and unbiased course to help you properly prepare for and maintain a successful retirement plan in today's world.

Art of Food This course contains no sessions In this five session course, excuses will dissolve as we demystify the kitchen. You will learn basic knife skills, types of cutting, one pan cooking, small space optimization, meal planning, where to purchase nutritious ingredients and develop intuitive mastery.