What do you want to do when you finish high school? Identifying a career path is the first step in deciding what occupations and college majors might be right for you. Learn how your interests fit into career families, and then identify what possible occupations are related. This interactive workshop includes an online assessment to be completed prior to the workshop date, and the results will be handed out and interpreted during the workshop.

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One afternoon on 8/4/19

Choosing the right college can feel overwhelming when deciding between options and trying to understand the requirements needed to get in. However, it actually can be a fun and exciting experience if you have the tools and knowledge needed to help you make a decision. Join us in this interactive workshop where you will learn how to identify colleges that offer majors that align with your career interests.

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One afternoon on 8/11/19

This program for rising high school seniors helps college-bound students develop a plan to prepare their college applications. As many students struggle to begin collecting the components that make up the application packet, we'll get them started with their college applications and essays. Students will prepare an activity list, which can be turned into a résumé if they wish. In addition, they will organize all of their materials and information in an individualized reference binder.

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Every morning, starting on 07/31/19 and ending on 08/03/19
Every afternoon, starting on 07/31/19 and ending on 08/03/19
Every morning, starting on 08/05/19 and ending on 08/08/19
Every afternoon, starting on 08/05/19 and ending on 08/08/19
Every morning, starting on 08/12/19 and ending on 08/15/19
Every afternoon, starting on 08/12/19 and ending on 08/15/19
Every morning, starting on 08/19/19 and ending on 08/22/19
Every afternoon, starting on 08/19/19 and ending on 08/22/19
Every afternoon, starting on 08/26/19 and ending on 08/29/19
Every morning, starting on 08/26/19 and ending on 08/29/19

Start an exciting fitness career and become a Certified Personal Trainer. Our personal trainer course combines in-class learning with practical labs to prepare you for a career in fitness. Also includes the option to complete an employer internship that can walk you into jobs!

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Every week on Sunday, starting on 10/06/19 and ending on 11/17/19 (excluding 11/10/19)

Our uniquely designed PSAT Prep course presents important techniques and tips for taking the test. We will cover what to expect in the Math and English sections, while practicing questions and reviewing the answer explanations. This is a great way to decrease text anxiety and gain valuable skills in a 'no pressure' class! Course is designed for students taking the test in October, who have not taken the PSAT before.

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Every afternoon, starting on 08/05/19 and ending on 08/08/19

Our uniquely designed and popular summer workshops return! In these sessions you will learn and practice important test-taking strategies and techniques to lower your test anxiety and give you a solid foundation. Our highly experienced educators teach how to approach questions in all areas: Mathematics, Critical Reading, Writing, with an introduction to the Essay. All materials included with breakfast/snacks/refreshments daily. (One-week session includes 16 hours of prep.)

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Every day, starting on 07/15/19 and ending on 07/18/19, INTC, Room 230
Every day, starting on 07/22/19 and ending on 07/25/19, INTC, Room 230
Every day, starting on 07/29/19 and ending on 08/01/19
Every day, starting on 08/05/19 and ending on 08/08/19
Every day, starting on 08/12/19 and ending on 08/15/19

Our unique and specialized focus sessions provide intensive practice and review of the English questions on the SAT, as well as an introduction to the essay. Learn tips, strategies, and techniques to help best prepare for test day. Book and materials provided. (One-week session includes 8 hours of prep.)

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Every day, starting on 07/22/19 and ending on 07/25/19, INTC, Room 229

Our unique and specialized focus sessions provide intensive practice and review of the math questions on the SAT. Learn tips, strategies, and techniques to help best prepare for test day. Book and materials provided. (One-week session includes 8 hours of prep.)

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Every morning, starting on 07/29/19 and ending on 08/01/19

We're setting the calculator aside for this class! This summer, practice high school math skills without the calculator. This new and innovative course led by Amy Maxey, Nationally Board Certified Math Faculty at Maggie Walker Governor's School, offers an excellent opportunity to review and work with fractions, factoring, simplifying radicals, and more. Join us for 'no-pressure' interactive math sessions, and step up your math game for the year ahead! (Pre-requisite: Algebra I.)

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Every day, starting on 08/12/19 and ending on 08/15/19

This online course includes planning, coordinating and directing weddings as well as a study of business structure, documentation information, contracts, how to work with vendors, marketing and how to work with prospective brides and groom

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This is an online course. You have 6 months from when you register to complete the course.

This course is designed to educate individuals in the science of nutrition and its role in health and weight management and to provide the necessary tools to build a solid foundation for sound nutrition practice.

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Every day, starting on 08/17/19 and ending on 08/18/19

NEW! Guest service is the heart and soul of hospitality, and every hospitality employee, no matter his/her job, needs to have a foundation in guest service. Statistics show exceptional guest service by employees is rewarded with increased guest spending, positive word-of-mouth advertising, and repeat guest business. This course introduces seven key elements required to deliver the highest levels of service: invest in the success of your professional career with Guest Service Gold® Hospitality Training!

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This course contains no sessions

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Weekend Workshops will resume in SEPTEMBER. STEPS to SUCCESS workshops meet on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons. Tuition includes books, materials, lunch on Saturday at UR and refreshments on Sunday. Class sessions concentrate on the three major testing areas: Mathematics, Critical Reading, and Writing, with an introduction to the Essay. (Course designed for students 15 and older.)

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This course contains no sessions

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In today's era of high stakes testing, memorizing for tests has become the norm. This class will guide students in developing lifelong skills that will serve them through high school, college and beyond. Learn how to begin to think critically, process information far more effectively in class, take effective notes, manage papers and projects effectively and efficiently, as well as developing other key skills. This course offers students the opportunity to rediscover the joy of learning by understanding how the mind works, their own learning styles, and by teaching them to manage themselves. Course is designed for rising 9th-12th grade students, with all materials included.

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This course contains no sessions

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Join us for an objective look into the details of the College Savings Plans available to Virginia residents. Planning for children or grandchildren to go to college has become a daunting task. Not only are the tuitions increasing at a mind-boggling rate, but there are numerous options available to save for education funding. We have designed a workshop to help you make an educated decision on which plan to utilize in your quest to help your loved one afford his or her education.

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This course contains no sessions

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