The new mission of Harrison County Lifelong Learning is to advance the knowledge and skills, through programs that enrich the lives of Harrison County residents, while meeting the needs of the community. Harrison County Lifelong Learning will be a leader in connecting Harrison County residents to the resources needed to be successful.
Harrison County Lifelong Learning partners with several educational institutions and community resources to increase the skills and abilities of local citizens while empowering and enriching their lives in an effort to promote a lifetime of learning. Please let us know if there is a class you would like offered.
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Dental Assistant Training and Limited Dental Radiographer Certification
Class begins November 9!
Harrison County Lifelong Learning, in partnership with Vincennes University and WorkOne Southern Indiana, is offering a 72-hour non credit training program to prepare students for an entry-level position in the one of the fastest growing healthcare careers. Class includes training so that students may be licensed by the Indiana State Department of Health as a Limited Dental Radiographer.
Class is funded in part by the Rapid Recovery for a Better Future initiative and Next Level Jobs program.
Adult Education Classes Resume
River Valley Resources’ Adult Education and English Language Learner classes will resume at the learning center beginning Thursday, September 24. The class will meet each Thursday, 9:00 Am – 1:00 PM for those individuals who need to improve their basic skills in preparation for high school equivalency testing, college preparation or career advancement.
High School Equivalency Testing Now Open
Harrison County Lifelong Learning is conducting High School Equivalency Testing in Corydon on Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Test registration is currently open by appointment at the learning center in Corydon. Additionally, registrations will be taken on Thursday, October 22 at River Valley Resources in New Albany. For registration details and student eligibility information, call Harrison County Lifelong Learning at 812-738-7736.
WorkOne- Corydon Opens By Appointment
Karen Bruce, Career Coach with WorkOne Southern Indiana, will be returning to Corydon starting on Monday, October 5. Karen will see clients by appointment only within the Career Center of Harrison County Lifelong Learning. For an appointment, contact Karen at 812-620-6892.
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is reminding Hoosiers that applying for unemployment insurance benefits is completed electronically. Hoosiers can apply on a computer or smartphone. For more information on unemployment insurance, visit, unemployment.in.gov or call the UI Help Desk at 1-800-891-6499.
QuickBooks Online for Administrative Personnel
This day long training workshop for QuickBooks Online software is designed for administrative personnel who assist their employer with bookkeeping and who have a beginner or intermediate level knowledge of QuickBooks software. Attendees will learn how to customize the set-up and Chart of Accounts to track the most helpful financial information. Class is Tuesday, November 10 from 9:00AM – 4:00PM. Tuition of $119 per person includes a catered lunch. Please call the learning center to register, 812.738.7736.
Phlebotomy Technician Certification
In October, Harrison County Lifelong Learning, in partnership with Vincennes University, WorkOne Southern Indiana and Harrison County Hospital, began offering two, 90-hour certification courses to prepare professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. The course also includes CPR/First Aid Training.
Workforce Ready Grant funds are helping Hoosier adults with the cost of training.
