Welcome to YC - Verde Valley

Welcome Week on the Verde Valley Campus features a Community Barbeque and a variety of workshops to support student success open to new and continuing Yavapai College students.

Welcome Special Activities

Welcome Back Barbecue

Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 4 pm - 5:30 pm / M-137

Students and community members are invited to this free barbecue.

Welcome Technology Workshops

Student Orientation to Online Learning

Thursday, August 20, Noon – 1:30 pm / VV Campus, Bldg M, Rm 112

Wednesday, August 26, 11:30 am – 1 pm / VV Campus, Bldg M, Rm 112

This orientation will guide you through information that is critical in order to be successful in an online course. Students will learn what their role is as an online learner, best practices, computer readiness, and resources that are needed as an online student.

Presenter: Todd Conaway

Financial Aid is for Everyone

Tuesday, August 25, 5:00 – 6:00 pm / Bldg M, Rm 112

Who couldn’t use a little extra help financing their future? Learn about different sources of money to pay for your education, including PELL grants, college work study, and student loans. Also learn how to locate and apply for various scholarships.

Presenter: Trisha Travis

Taking the Stress out of College

Wednesday, Aug 26, 9:45 – 10:45 am / Bldg M, Rm 112

Thursday, Sept 10, 10 – 11 am / Bldg M, Rm 112

Skills to put your mind at ease, so you can be a more confident, successful student. Learn to set your own pace instead of being caught up in the frantic timeline dictated by your thoughts.

Presenter: Pat Miner

Finding the Perfect Job

Thursday, Sept 3, 4 – 5 pm / Bldg M, Rm 112

Learn strategies for uncovering the perfect job for you. Networking, Resumes, and strategies for finding the hidden job market are included.

Presenter: Gioia Goodrum

Study Skills & Test Taking Strategies

Wednesday, Sept 2, 9:45 – 10:45 am / Bldg M, Rm 112

Thursday, Sept 3, 10 – 11 am / Bldg M, Rm 112

Learn more about study techniques and test taking, so you can retain what you learn, earn better grades and enjoy better performance in school.

Presenters: Amy Welden & Linda Evans

Pre-Nursing Workshop

Tuesday, August 25, 3:30-5 pm / Bldg M, Rm 112

If you’re considering YC’s Nursing Program, learn more about the application process, prerequisites, and what to expect after acceptance into the program.

Presenter: Marcia Byrd