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Continuing Education:
toll-free: 877.450.3595
voice: 956.364.4606
voice: 956.364.4615
fax: 956.364.5181

Director:
Angie Gonzalez
voice: 956.364.4607
Email: Continuing Education

Mailing Address:
TSTC Harlingen
Continuing Education
1902 North Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550

Location:
The Continuing Education office is located in the Corporate College Building (Bldg. B)

Office Hours:
M - F: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
M - F: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Sun: Closed

Marketing/ Leadership Courses-New!

The TSTC Non-Profit Management Center was created to answer the training need of our local non-profit organizations and community based organizations.  Additional training is being developed in order to meet the more specific need such as Human Resources for NPOs, Technology for NPOs, and Bookkeeping Basics for NPOs.

Marketing for Businesses and Non-Profits

Course Code: BMGT - 1097

This invaluable and intense course will bring new understanding of marketing techniques for your business or organization.  Define your niche and be sure you have the right services that deliver what people value.  Learn to develop clear and measurable goals with genuine buy-in across the organization.  Reach the audiences you want with a message that motivates people to respond.  Decide what you want, become a more prosperous organization with increased resources to carry out your mission and bel able to stan out from the crowd.  Have a greater impact in your community and beyond through effectively marketing your cause or product.  Space is limited to 10 seats.  Book is included

16 hours                               1.6 CEUs

Course pricing and dates to be announced.

Team Building in the Workplace

Course Code: BMGT - 1019

Team work is rarely simple, easy, or natural.  It's not enough to announce "we're a team" and get results.  This course will help you maximize your team's success whether you are non-profit professional, department supervisor, volunteer or board member.  The seven tools and techniques that will be taught in the course will enhance leadership in the workplace in order to effectively carry out the mission of your team. This dynamic course is for those indiviudals who want to make a difference and an impact in the workplace.  Space limited to 15 seats.

16 hours                            1.6 CEUs

Course pricing and dates to be announced.

Grant Writing 101

Course Code: ETWR - 1000     (Print schedule flyer here)

The Grants 101 course is an intensive and detailed two-day introduction to the process, structure, and skill of professional proposal writing. This course is characterized by its ability to act as a thorough overview, introduction, and refresher at the same time. In this course, participants will learn the entire proposal writing process and complete the course with a solid understanding of not only the ideal proposal structure, but a holistic understanding of the essential factors which determine whether or not a program gets funded. Through the completion of interactive exercises and activities, participants will complement expert lectures by putting proven techniques into practice. This course is designed for both the beginner looking for a thorough introduction and the intermediate looking for a refresher course that will strengthen their grant acquisition skills.

14 hours                           1.4 CEUs

Course pricing and dates to be announced.

Board Training 101 

Course Code: BMGT - 1012  (Print schedule flyer here)

Are you looking for

• a meaningful way to give back to your community?

• unique opportunities to use your professional management expertise?

• experiences that enhance your leadership potential?

• rewarding networking opportunities?

These are just some of the benefits of serving on a nonprofit board of directors. This course is designed for individuals with an interest in expanding their role in policymaking and community development. Whether you are new to serving on a board or are already on a board but feel underutilized or unclear about your role, this course will build your capacity to serve to your fullest potential. Topics will include: board development and management; communications; financial management; legal considerations; strategic planning; policy development; ethics; and fundraising. Course completion will make participants eligible for board vacancy matching through participating local non-profits.

 

12 hours                        1.2 CEUs

Course pricing and dates to be announced.

         

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