Women's Center Offering Classes

The WISE Women’s Center at Essex County College has scheduled several workshops and seminars that begin in September. All classes are held at the center on the main Newark campus.

     Call (973) 877-3395 to register for any Women’s Center program.

     Conversational Spanish I will help student learn Spanish vocabulary, develop communication skills and learn various aspects of the Hispanic culture. The class will meet five times on Saturdays, starting September 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Tuition is $100.

     First Step to Computers is a 10 session course for those who know nothing about computers. The class is set for Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting September 17, from 5:15 to 6:35 p.m. Total cost of the sessions is $165.

     Anger Management Workshop is a four session program designed to help participants understand and control anger. The workshop is for people 18 years of age and older. The class will meet Tuesdays, starting September 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuition is $80.

      So You Want to be an Entrepreneur is a free, one evening session September 24, from 6 to 8 p.m.  Learn how to focus on what it takes to start your own business, including financial aspects, and how your business idea can turn into reality.

        Public Speaking with Confidence is a one session class September 26 that explores the importance of communicating effectively as well as expressing one’s self with style and clarity in any situation. The class will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuition is $20.

        Women’s Support Group is a four session program designed for those overwhelmed by the responsibilities of life, including putting everyone else’s agenda first. The support group will meet Saturdays, starting September 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Cost is $30 per session.

    How to Write a Business Plan is a three session class focusing on examining critical components of a plan for both new and expanding businesses. Participants will learn about numerous strategies designed to successfully operate a business. The class will meet Saturdays, starting September 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuition is $150.