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Board hears report on EMT, Microsoft and digital literacy classes; staff training to expand offerings
Summary
Jesse Schaefer described recent EMT and Microsoft classes and plans for an Advanced EMT course, additional Excel/Word workshops, digital literacy classes with CyberMill, and a Train the Trainer certification with Senior Planet to expand tech offerings under AGE+ licenses.
At the Feb. 4, 2026, meeting Jesse Schaefer summarized recent and planned educational offerings supported by the college. She listed recent activities including an EMT class and workshops on Microsoft Excel and Word, and said an Advanced EMT class is being planned for the spring or summer terms.
Schafe r (sic) — corrected in article to Schaefer — said upcoming activity includes more digital literacy classes in partnership with CyberMill, additional Excel and Word classes, and school visits to promote programs. She told the board she is completing a Train the Trainer certification with Senior Planet and expects to teach Senior Planet lectures and courses under AGE+ licenses, which will allow the college to use existing, licensed curriculum and reduce the workload of creating new course materials.
These program expansions are described as part of routine program development; no specific new funding was announced at the meeting.
