This first intermediate course is focused on the introduction to the process approach to writing and development of reading fluency and vocabulary. Writing and grammar activities will be integrated through basic sentence structure and paragraph organization. Emphasis will be put on gaining skills to produce a clear and well-planned paragraph through learning capitalization rules, sentence and paragraph structure, and increasing vocabulary.

Required Textbooks:

Longman Academic Writing Series, Paragraphs to Essays

ISBN: 978-0-13-466332-6

Focus on Vocabulary 1: Bridging Vocabulary

ISBN: 978-0-13-137619-9

Prerequisite: Students are required to take a reading and writing placement assessment to participate in this non-credit ESOL class. Also, Workforce Development and Academic Success Center staff discretion is taken under advisement.

WDC ESOL Writing & Reading Placement Assessment includes:

• Part 1: Three reading prompts, completing the multiple choice or true/false questions for each.
• Part 2: Choose one of the writing prompts and write a minimum of a 300 word essay.

For more information contact: ManchesterWDC@ccsnh.edu

This course is WIOA Approved.

Recording, Mixing, and Mastering Using Modern Digital Technology! Designed for digital audio beginners & intermediates who want to improve their home recording skills or even open their own project studio someday, this 4-week course focuses on using modern technology to make great-sounding recordings. Students will study audio engineering fundamentals, as well as technology-specific audio applications. To gain 'real-world' experience in audio engineering, students will participate in actual mixing and mastering sessions.

What You'll Learn

• The basic concepts of digital audio recording.
• How to use digital audio software sequencers and plug-ins.
• The principals of, and gain proficiency in mixing and mastering audio.
• How to facilitate productive recording sessions.
• To identify & understand the key areas of the audio signal chain: room, sound source, microphone, preamp, converter, monitors.

Bob Desmarais owns and runs NHTunes, a 1,800+ sq ft studio in the Waumbec Mill which specializes in audio recording and piano, voice, and guitar lessons. A member of the Audio Engineering Society, Bob has been playing guitar professionally for nearly thirty years, and has been recording bands and soloists for nearly a decade. He currently performs in the acoustic duo Sonic Boomers. He has an MBA from SNHU, and a Guitar Certificate from Berklee College of Music.

Required Text: Home Recording: Need-To-Know Essentials To Improve Your Mixes by Robert A. Desmarais (ISBN-10: 1516864476 | ISBN-13: 978-1516864478)

http://www.amazon.com/Home-Recording-Need---Know-Essentials/dp/1516864476/ref=sr_1_46?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1440702041&sr=1-46&keywords=home+recording

Please note: Class offered In-Person at Great Bay Community College

Macros Pivot Tables Logical Functions Objectives for the experienced spreadsheet user.  Automate worksheets with macros. Participants will analyze data using pivot tables.

For more information:  Macros Pivot Tables Logigal Funtions Objectives

Computers provided

Excel classes will be conducted via Zoom online meetings.

What you'll need:

• Computer with webcam capabilities and a microphone
• Additional Monitor (optional, but recommended)

This class covers the following excel topics:

Getting Started with Excel: Performing Calculations in an Excel Worksheet, Modifying an Excel Worksheet, Modifying the Appearance of a Worksheet, Printing Excel Workbooks, Introduction to Charts & Graphs, Managing an Excel Workbook

Performing Calculations in an Excel Worksheet: Learn How to use Basic Math in Excel, Create Formulas with Sum/Max/Min/Average, Use Formula View, Understand Relative and Absolute References

Modifying an Excel Worksheet: Edit Worksheet Data, Find and Replace Data, Manipulate Worksheet Elements

Modifying the Appearance of a Worksheet: Apply Font Properties, Add Borders and Colors to Cells, Align Content in a Cell, Apply Number Formatting, Apply Cell Styles, Insert Comments

Printing Excel Workbooks: Define the Page Layout, Learn to use Header/Footer, Add File Pathway Documentation, Print 

Introduction to Charts & Graphs: Create and Modify Charts, Use Chart Layout Tools

Managing an Excel Workbook: Manage Worksheets with Data Filters, Apply Multi-Level Sort, Use the Sub-Totals View, Discover Pivot Tables

This course is WIOA Certified.

Excel classes will be conducted via Zoom online meetings.

What you'll need:

• Computer with webcam capabilities and a microphone
• Additional Monitor (optional, but recommended)

This class covers the following excel topics:

Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks Simultaneously:  Use 3-D References, Use Links and External References, Consolidate Data

Using Advanced Worksheet Functions: Conditional & Logical Functions with If / Nested If / And/OR, VLookup, Apply Cell and Range Names

Goal Seek

Conditional Formatting: Creating Rules to Highlight Cells, Using Icon Sets with Inequalities

Presenting Data with Charts:  Using Sparklines, Review Chart Basics, Evaluate Formatting Options, Combine Charts, Add Graphical Elements (Trend line) 

Analyzing Data Using PivotTables, Slicers, and PivotCharts: Create a PivotTable Report, Filter Data Using Slicers, Analyze Data Using PivotCharts

Customizing and Enhancing the Excel Environment: Customize the Excel Environment, Manage Themes, Create and Use Templates, Apply Spreadsheet Security

And More: Controlling Page Breaks, Use Page Setup to Repeat Headings (Rows/Columns), Automate Tasks with a Simple Macro

This course is WIOA Certified.

It’s time once again to update your NEC knowledge for the 2026 edition of the National Electrical Code. All electrical professional are invited to attend.

This course will satisfy the fifteen hour education requirements for electricians in New Hampshire and Maine for the 2026 NEC update. It will also satisfy fifteen of the twenty-one continuing education hours required for licensed electricians in Massachusetts for the 2026 MEC.

NOTE:

Students need to bring their electrician license, a form of ID, and a copy of the 2026 edition of the NEC code book.

Designed for those who have completed the Audio Engineering course (NCMI57) or for experienced home studio owners, this 4-week course focuses on essential mixing concepts using real world examples. Students will participate in actual mixing sessions to gain experience and knowledge in a variety musical genres, from voice to full band recordings.

Note: Prospective students that have not completed the Audio Engineering course (NCMI57) are expected to understand the concepts and application of compression, EQ, gating, time-based and modulation effects, and the entire signal path including the use of insert vs. send routing.

What You'll Learn

• Learn how to create release-quality mixes from your home studio.
• Study gating, compression, EQ, and their usefulness within the mix.
• Learn how to apply effects that enhance the mix.
• Attain a wide range of mixing of experience by participating in mixing sessions that span multiple musical genres.

Bob Desmarais owns and runs NHTunes, A 1,800+ sq ft studio located in the Waumbec Mill which specializes in audio recording and piano, voice, and guitar lessons. A member of the Audio Engineering Society, Bob has been playing guitar professionally for nearly thirty years, and has been recording bands and soloists for nearly a decade. He currently performs in the acoustic duo Sonic Boomers. He has an MBA from SNHU, and a Guitar Certificate from Berklee College of Music.

Required Text: Home Recording: Need-To-Know Essentials To Improve Your Mixes by Robert A Desmarais (ISBN-10: 1516864476 | ISBN-13: 978-1516864478)

* Skipping 11/28 due to the Thanksgiving weekend

This advanced course is designed to facilitate the transition to college level reading and evidence-based writing. Students will use the process approach for writing a five-paragraph essay from primarily non-fiction texts, using the basic academic format (effective introduction with thesis, coherent body paragraphs supported by evidence, and conclusion.) Students will also improve their skills in reading and comprehension, grammar and mechanics, practicing a variety of verb and sentence structures necessary for college writing. This integrated reading and writing course will focus on annotation, summary, and critical response essay writing of at least 5 paragraphs.

Required Textbook:  

Practice Makes Perfect Advanced ESL Reading and Comprehension (EBOOK) 1st Edition, KindleEdition by Diane Engelhardt

ISBN-13: 978-0071798860

ISBN-10: 0071798862

Prerequisite: Students are required to take a reading and writing placement assessment to participate in this non-credit ESOL class. Also, Workforce Development and Academic Success Center staff discretion is taken under advisement.

WDC ESOL Writing & Reading Placement Assessment includes:

• Part 1: Three reading prompts, completing the multiple choice or true/false questions for each.
• Part 2: Choose one of the writing prompts and write a minimum of a 300 word essay.

For more information contact: ManchesterWDC@ccsnh.edu

This course is WIOA  Approved.