Current Offerings

Certified Nurse Aide

Nurse Aides provide direct personal care to patients in various healthcare settings. Courses will be held in the LISD classroom with clinical instruction at a long-term care facility. Those successfully completing the program will be eligible for State Certification testing. This is an 80-hour course; dates vary. Call for a complete schedule and refund policy.

Students must submit to fingerprinting, provide current two-part Tuberculin skin test results, and COVID-19 vaccination card.

Registration deadline: One week prior to the first day of course.
$900 - NO DISCOUNTS
Schedule TBD (Call for details 517.265.1650)

Clinical Medical Assistant Program - With Clinical Externship

This program is intended for students who want to prepare for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career in healthcare. This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes, among other things, preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy, and the cardiac life cycle. Students will review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper lead placements, a professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. This program includes 140 hours of classroom lecture, hands-on labs, and a clinical externship opportunity at a local healthcare provider.

NWCA National Certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Clinical Medical Assistant (CMAC) Exam.

NHA National Certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination.

Clinical Externship: This program includes a 160 hour clinical externship opportunity. To be eligible for the clinical, students must successfully complete the 140 hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening, and meet other requirements.

Course Contact Hours: 140 hours + Clinical Externship
Student Tuition: $2,599 (Textbooks included) NO DISCOUNTS
Clinical Externship Hours: 160 hours
Mon./Wed. 9/11—12/18, 6:00 PM —9:30 PM
Sat. 9/23; 10/7; 10/21; 11/4; 11/18; 12/2, 9:00 AM —4:30 PM

Medical Administrative Assistant Program - With Clinical Externship

This 50-hour course prepares students to function effectively in many of the administrative and clerical positions in the health care industry. Medical Administrative Assistants, Medical Secretaries, and Medical Records Clerks are all positions in great demand. This program covers important background information on the medical assisting profession and interpersonal skills, medical ethics and law, medical terminology, basics of insurance billing and coding, telephone techniques, scheduling appointments, medical records management, and management of practice finances. This program is intended to provide students with a well-rounded introduction to medical administration so that a student can gain the necessary skills required to obtain a medical administrative assistant position in the health care field.

NWCA National Certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Clinical Medical Assistant (MAAC) Exam.

National Certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Healthcareer Association’s (NHA) - Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam.

Clinical Externship: As part of this Medical Administrative Assistant program, you will be eligible to participate in a 40-hour clinical externship.

Student Tuition: $1,399 (Textbooks included) NO DISCOUNTS
Course Contact Hours: 50 hours
Clinical Externship Hours: 40 hours
Mon./Wed. 10/16—12/6, 6:00 PM—9:30 PM

Online E-Learning Healthcare Courses

Adult Learning Services @ LISD TECH Center announce the availability of our online e-learning healthcare courses from Health Ed Today. These courses are highly interactive and provide students with an enriched learning experience. Each course includes: 24-hour-a-day instructor support & course mentors, engaging labs, student exercises and course videos, all textbooks, workbooks and student materials, a new “Secure Student Website” – including career resources, and other training.

These exciting courses include:

• Clinical Medical Assistant Medical Coding ICD-10
• Dental Assistant Medical Terminology
• Dialysis Technician Pharmacy Technician
• Electronic Health Record Management Phlebotomy Technician
• Medical Billing and Coding Veterinary Assistant

Note: all courses include textbooks, workbooks, and student materials. Certain courses include clinical externships and national certifications.

Visit Health Ed Today online to experience a course demo and to learn more about these exciting new programs!

American Sign Language 1

ASL is the third most widely used language in the U.S., using the combination of hand signs, gestures, and facial expressions. Finger-spelling, numbers, basic grammar, vocabulary, and cultural information related to the deaf community will be covered. Children 12 or older are welcome and must enroll with an adult. Textbook is included in registration fee.

$140 (Tuition $85 + Materials $55)
Tues. 9/19—11/14, 5:30 PM—7:00 PM
No Class: 10/3
Instructor: Fish

Crochet for Beginners

This course will look at types of yarn and hooks and how to know what you need, the different ways of starting a crochet piece, the terminology used in crochet, and how to follow a crochet pattern in order to make something.

$55
Thur. 10/12—11/9, 6:00 PM—8:00 PM
No class: 11/2
Instructor: Cottrill

Multiple Stitch Crochet

Enrich your skills by going beyond the basic stitches to prepare for more elaborate designs. In this one-night course, you will be given hands-on instruction and practice a variety of stitches to expand your crochet abilities. Bring one skein of yarn and your appropriately sized crochet hook to make a scarf.

$25
Thur. 11/16, 6:00 PM—8:00 PM
Instructor: Cottrill

Beginning Knitting

Learn the basics of knitting and discover a relaxing hobby you’ll enjoy for a lifetime! Learn to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off, as well as basic stitches like stockinette, ribbing, and more. You will learn to read a basic knitting pattern and how to finish projects when completed. Supply list provided at registration.

$50 + Estimated Additional Materials Cost $15
Wed. 9/6—9/27, 6:30 PM—8:30 PM
Instructor: Beyer

Intermediate Knitting

Put your basic knitting knowledge to work on projects that will expand your knitting skills. You will learn to follow a pattern while working on a stocking hat, cable cowl, and a shawl. Supply list provided at registration.

$50 + Estimated Additional Material Cost $25-30
Wed. 10/18—11/8 6:30 PM—8:30 PM
Instructor: Beyer

Advanced Knitting

For knitters who have taken Intermediate Knitting or have comparable knitting experience, this course will expand your skills. Select from a variety of projects or bring your own to work on.

$50
Wed. 11/29—12/20, 6:30 PM—8:30 PM
Instructor: Beyer

Beginning Floral Design

Whether you want to pursue a career or embellish your home, this course will provide you with a starting point and a great deal of enjoyment. You will learn floral skills with hands-on instruction using floral tools, containers, and a variety of fresh flowers. Take home your personal design each week, along with professional tips, shortcuts, and helpful secrets! This course is held at the LISD Center for a Sustainable Future (CSF), located at 4260 Tipton Highway, Adrian, MI.

$275 (Tuition $175 + Materials $100)
Tue. 9/26 - 12/5, 6:00 PM—9:00 PM
No class: 10/3
Instructor: Terry

Advanced Floral Design

Prerequisite: Two semesters of Beginning Floral Design.

This course provides an opportunity to continue developing your floral design skills using many varieties of plant materials. You will create challenging, intricate, and elaborate designs in this course. This course is held at the LISD Center for a Sustainable Future (CSF), located at 4260 Tipton Highway, Adrian, MI.

$275 (Tuition $175 + Materials $100)
Thur. 9/28 - 12/14, 6:00 PM—9:00 PM
No class: 11/2, 11/23, 12/7
Instructor: Terry

Beginning Cake Decorating

Discover how easy cake decorating can be. Learn how to pipe borders, basket weaves, and make pretty flowers from frosting. After the initial class, students will be required to bring a cake (minimum 6 inch round) or cupcakes (24), and one or two batches of frosting to each class. Also, one small package of fondant.

$75 (Tuition $45 + Materials $30) + Estimated Additional Material Cost $10-15 per week.
Wed. 9/6—10/2* 6:00 PM—8:00 PM
*Last day of the course is a Monday
OR
Wed. 11/15—12/20 6:00 PM—8:00 PM
No class: 11/22
Instructor: Poslaiko

Treat Decorating for the Family - New Course!

Want to learn to decorate fun treats with your children or grandchildren? Up to two children ages 8 and older with an adult can discover how easy treat decorating can be. Learn how to pipe borders, make pretty flowers, and fun designs with frosting. After the initial class, families will be required to bring 18-24 cupcakes, 18-24 cookies, and one to two batches of frosting to each class. Also, one small package of fondant. The cost of registration covers 1 adult and up to 2 kids, please register under the parent’s name and only 1 registration per family.

$65 (Tuition $35 + Materials $30) + Estimated Additional Materials Cost: $15-$20 per week
Mon. 11/6—11/20 6:00 PM—8:00 PM
OR
Mon. 12/4—12/18 6:00 PM—8:00 PM
Instructor: Poslaiko

Creating a Surface Design Collection - New Course!

Learn to design repeat patterns for printing your own fabric, wrapping paper, wallpaper, etc.

Interested in learning how to create a seamless repeat of your own doodles, sketches, or artwork and print it on your own fabric, wrapping paper, or wallpaper? Jen will teach you how to take an idea and expand it to create a collection, the best ways to create art for printing on different substrates, scanning and vectorizing your artwork, creating seamless repeats, how to export your files, and some of her favorite places to get your designs printed. Participants should bring a sketchbook, pencils, a working knowledge of how to operate a Mac Computer, and your imagination to class!

$50 + Estimated Additional Material Cost $10-15
Wed. 10/4—11/1 6:00 PM—8:00 PM
Instructor: Carson

Making an Heirloom Teddy Bear - New Course!

In this course you will make a teddy bear that is fit to be handed down for generations to come. Learn how to needle felt facial features, insert joints, and how not to struggle when sewing fur fabrics. Students will need a sewing machine (not needed for first class). Supply list provided at registration.

$60 (Tuition $40 + Materials $20) + Estimated Additional Material Cost $30 depending on fabric choice.
Tues. PM and Sat. AM 11/7—11/18 6:00 PM—8:00 PM, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM
Instructor: Carson

Intro to Cloth Doll Making - New Course!

In this course you will make a simple cloth (choose mouse, dog, or bunny) doll from cotton/linen fabrics. Learn to embroider facial features, stuff body parts smoothly, and receive tips and tricks for getting smooth finishes. You will also learn how to make a French seam. Students will need a sewing machine, thread to match body fabric color, embroidery floss, scissors, and an embroidery needle. Fabric choices will be covered in the first class. Students should come to the first class with a half yard of pattern tracing paper or sew-in interfacing and a pencil/pen. Sewing machine isn't needed for the first class.

$42 (Tuition $30 + Materials $12) + Estimated Additional Material Cost of things listed above $10-15
Sat. 10/21—11/4 10:00 AM—12:00 PM
Instructor: Carson

Intro to Waldorf Style Doll Making - New Course!

In this course you will make a 5” Waldorf Style doll. Learn how to make a Waldorf style head, wire a posable body, embroider hair and eyes, and design your doll’s outfit. A perfect gift for a young child or doll lover! A sewing machine will be needed at your home for one step and the rest is hand sewing. Students will need access to a sewing machine at home, thread to match body fabric color (fabric provided at first class), embroidery floss, scissors, and an embroidery needle.

$55 (Tuition $40 + Materials $15) + Estimated Additional Material Cost of things listed above $10-15
Thurs. 9/14—10/12 6:00 PM—8:00 PM
No Class: 10/5
Instructor: Carson

How Can You Reach Your Financial Goals and Dreams? Free Course!

Taking control of your financial future can feel overwhelming. And, if you're like many people, it's hard to even know where to start. When you consider that financial education isn't often taught in schools, it's no wonder so many of us enter adulthood knowing very little about the fundamentals of healthy money management.

Let Primerica teach you fundamental concepts that have helped millions of our clients build financial security. Join us for a COMPLIMENTARY financial workshop to learn about:

• Ways to reduce debt
• Retirement savings strategies
• How life insurance really works
• The high cost of waiting to save… and more!

Mon. 6:30 PM—7:30 PM (Choose from one of the dates below)
9/18, 11/13, 10/16, or 12/11
Presenters: Atherton, Crock

If you are unable to make any of these time slots, please reach out directly to Primerica at 734-283-6377 to coordinate an individual session.

Note: In the event there are less than 10 people signed up, the session will be held via Zoom.

Goal Setting Workshops - New!

Whether you are brand new to goal setting or just frustrated with not hitting your current goals, this workshop is designed to bring clarity, direction, and purpose to your life or business. In this course we will discuss the definition of goal setting verbiage, discover various methods for setting and crushing goals, and learn how and when to do goal tracking and reframing. This will take place over two sessions as reflection is a crucial part of setting clear and achievable goals.

$48 (Tuition $40 + Materials $8)
Thurs. 5:30 PM—8:30 PM (Choose from one of the two-week sessions below)
9/14 & 9/21 or 10/19 & 10/26 or 11/9 & 11/16
Instructor: Price

Vision Board Workshops - New!

Vision Boards can be a powerful way to focus on what you want to achieve in life, intentions you want to set, and goals you want to reach. This workshop will talk about developing goals for six different areas of your life: wealth, health, family, career, and relationships (social and spiritual). This can be a powerful visualization tool to help you live a life by design! We will also explore many different ways you can create a vision board such as physical poster boards, graphic and project design software like Canva.com or Trello and finally, in social media programs like Instagram or Pinterest.

$50 (Tuition $40 + Materials $10)
Tues. 5:30 PM-8:30 PM (Choose from one of the two-week sessions below)
11/7 & 11/14 or 11/21 & 11/28
Instructor: Price

Introduction to QuickBooks

Introduction to QuickBooks Online (QBO) is designed for those new to QuickBooks or those wanting to switch to the online version. You will learn how QuickBooks makes it easy to set up a chart of accounts; create and print invoices, receipts, and statements; track your payables, inventory, and receivables; and generate reports.

$385 (Tuition $200 + Materials $185)
Wed. 9/13 - 11/22 5:30 PM—8:30 PM
No Class: 11/1
Instructor: Price

One-Page Business Plan Workshops - New!

Learn how to create a one-page business plan to guide the direction and growth of your company. Sometimes a comprehensive business plan isn't always immediately actionable or practical. In this hands-on workshop, you will walk away with a business plan you can begin to execute immediately. These business plans are practical and easy to use on a day-to-day basis, can drastically improve your clarity and focus and finally, can be easily integrated into your business. It is recommended that students bring a laptop of their own but not necessary to take the class.

$30
Mon. 5:30 PM—8:30 PM (Choose from one of the one-day sessions below)
9/11; 9/25; 10/9; 10/23
Instructor: Price

Promote Your Local Business

Learn how to make decisions on branding and advertising for your business. You will learn about different media including radio, digital, billboards, print, and more, plus how to spend your marketing dollars effectively.
This course will be especially valuable for somebody who owns or is thinking about opening their own business.

The course will cover the following topics:

• name, branding, marketing budget;
• identifying your ideal customer;
• radio and TV;
• digital: social media, website, and email marketing;
• out of home advertising: billboards, vehicle wrap, signs; and
• print and direct mail; and local ads and sponsorship opportunities.

$25
Tues. 10/10—10/24
5:30 PM—6:30 PM
Instructors: Mitchell, Ossmann

Adult Learning Services @ LISD TECH Center continue to partner with the Academy for Manufacturing Careers to increase skills of our local county residents and meet demands of our local workforce.

Adult Learning Services @ LISD TECH Center, in partnership with local employers, works to offer hands-on training in manufacturing trades. Pathways offered include Skilled Trade Apprenticeships, certificates, and customized training.

Offered at the LISD TECH Center, these programs are under the direction of the Academy for Manufacturing Careers (AMC), a nationally-recognized training institute, and provide high-quality technical instruction for in-demand manufacturing occupations. Certified as a provider of Registered Apprenticeship (USDOL-OA), AMC is approved as a licensed Proprietary School by the State of Michigan. For information, contact AMC at 517.782.8268.

The following courses will be offered in the Fall term at the LISD TECH Center. For information , contact AMC at 517.782.8268.

AMC 250 - CNC Mill Theory & Programming
AMC 251 - CNC Lathe Theory & Programming
AMC 230 - Welding II
AMC 220 - Industrial Hydraulics & Pneumatics
AMC 140 - Basic Industrial Electricity
AMC 111 - Basic Math

Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute

The SBWI is located 2300 N. Adrian Highway, Adrian, MI, directly across the street from the LISD TECH Center. The SBWI offers:

• Diploma program
• Weekend classes
• Youth classes
• Veterans program
• Intensive classes

Register for SBWI classes online.

Leadership Lenawee

The Greater Lenawee Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Lenawee program is focused on developing our next generation of business and community leaders! Learn skills for the workplace, leadership development, build relationships, understand our community, and so much more! Learn more about this program and others on the Greater Lenawee Chamber website.

Lenawee Lifelong Learning

Lifelong learning is the “ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated” pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. Therefore, it not only enhances social inclusion, active citizenship, and personal development, but also self-sustainability, competitiveness and employability.

Lenawee Lifelong Learning is a program for adults in Lenawee County. They offer learning opportunities on a variety of topics and are supported by several local organizations, including the LISD. Instructors will be either active or retired individuals who are donating their time. No tests, no grades, just fun and learning. Most courses are being scheduled during daytime hours. Course size will be limited, so please sign up early. A listing of available courses can be found on the Lenawee Lifelong Learning website or by calling Don Taylor at 517.403.4469. New courses will be listed on the website in October!

Adrian District Library

You don't need a card to do these things at the library...

• Access historical resources and newspapers (in-house)
• Attend programs and events
• Receive technology assistance
• Use copy, scanning, and faxing services
• Use notary services
• Volunteer

Everything you need to connect, explore, and learn.
143 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI
Adrian District Library website
517.265.2265

Michigan Works! Southeast Services

MWSE offers tuition assistance, Adult Education, GED, HS diploma, & English as a Second Language (Jackson, Lenawee, & Hillsdale only), help with how to set aside criminal records (expungement), young adult career mentoring, and other services for those seeking employment. For more information, contact us at 517.266.5627 or visit the MWSE website.

Job Readiness Workshops

We offer many virtual, job ready workshops to any-body that is interested, completely FREE! To register for any of the workshops and receive the zoom meeting information, visit the MWSE events webpage. A few of the workshops available include:

• Resume strategies;
• Intervew to impress;
• Job search strategies; and
• Career decisions.

Eligible veterans receive priority of service at Michgan Works! Southeast.

Chelsea Baxter, Career Advisor
Direct: 517.207.3231 | Main Line : 517.266.5627 TTY : 711
1040 S. Winter Street Suite #1014
Adrian, MI 49221

Hidden Lake Gardens - Michigan State University

• Arboretum and Gardens
• Bonsai Courtyard
• Canopy Walk
• Conservatory
• Dwarf Conifer Collection
• Hiking Trails
• Hosta Hillside
• Picnic Pavilion
• Visitors Center and Gift Shop
• Walk, Hike, Drive, Bike

6214 Monroe Road, Tipton, MI 49287
517.431.2060
Hidden Lake Gardens website

Adrian Center for the Arts

Check out and register for courses on the Adrian Center for the Arts website.
Call 517.759.3005 or email adriancenterforthearts@gmail.com

Courses for beginners through advanced students in:
Clay, Painting and Drawing, Glass, Letterpress, and Printmaking.

All courses will be held on the Adrian Center for the Arts Campus, 1375 N. Main St. (West side of north M-52), on the Plane Wave property across from the LISD TECH Center campus.