Owatonna Community Education

The college search continues to become more complex, making it harder for families to identify the right fit for schooling. Challenges include substantial changes to the FAFSA and financial aid may make college more expensive, admission trends and how colleges admit students and testing. So, what path makes sense? Join us to learn how these changes may impact your family, and new strategies to consider to give your student the best opportunity to be admitted and maximize scholarships and financial aid.

The American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support class trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instrumental materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

Are you interested in becoming a foster parent for children? MN Prairie County Alliance is offering a free informational session regarding child foster care and the child foster care licensing process. Interested applicants who live in Steele, Dodge, or Waseca County will learn about what to expect when becoming a foster parent and be guided step-by-step as you get your child foster care license.

Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge and skills with others? This course is designed for individuals interested in becoming a community education instructor for youth, adult, and/or family classes. Whether you have expertise in arts and crafts, health and wellness, technology, languages, or any other field, this workshop will guide you through the process of becoming a successful community education instructor. No teaching license required! The Adult/Family Programs Coordinator will lead you through the process and then you'll have time to ask questions and fill out course proposals if you choose to do so.

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+. Note: This is a live online class. Prior to class, you will be contacted via email with a class link.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Ages 13+. Note: This is a live online class. Prior to class, you will be contacted via email with a class link.

Medicare does not cover all medical costs, and navigating its coverage can be complicated and confusing. This class will help you understand Medicare parts A, B, C & D and cover how Medicare supplement plans or part C (Advantage plans and/or Medicare Savings Accounts) can help. There will be time at the end of class to answer individual questions. This class is strictly educational and focuses on getting you the information you need to move froward confidently with Medicare!

You have the option of purchasing an Owatonna Community Education Gift Card ($10, $25, $50, or $100). Gift Cards may be used toward Adult/Family/Youth Enrichment Programs only. Trips excluded. For those receiving an Owatonna Community Education Gift Card, you may register for a class by calling 507-444-7900.