This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). Hey, Teen! What's the fastest way to make money as a teenager? The answer is a side hustle. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait till you're over a certain age to earn $$ with side hustles that can easily fit into your teen life — between all the classes, chill sessions, and extracurricular activities. And, most of these side hustles don’t require you to study more, won’t interfere with your social life, and can help you hit any financial goal — maybe even get that car!You’ll leave class loaded with information about how to fill out any legal forms to get the business started, and details about 50 profitable side hustle ideas to get you going fast. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructors include a guest teen entrepreneur, and a longtime instructor LeeAnne Krusemark who is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, current author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

We write everyday: emails, social media posts, work projects, and even non-fiction or creative writing. Improving is just a matter of knowing some simple tricks to make your writing more impactful and readable, and may help get you a promotion at work or avoid rejection from a publisher. In this hands-on session, there will be writing/editing examples and exercises so you can see in real time how to make sentences flow properly while still maintaining reader interest.

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past the editor’s desk. You will discover how to: become a published writer overnight, submit manuscripts the correct way, find the right publisher for your work, write irresistible query letters determine when and how to get an agent and discover 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer.

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to: register for a FREE ChatGPT account input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses build creative content, from stories to marketing copy determine its capabilities and limitations understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). You don’t need a degree in creative writing to be an exceptional writer and get paid for it! Anyone with a passion for writing can learn and develop theirfiction and non-fictionwriting skills.Whether you’re writing from your own life experience, creating new worlds, or informing readers about important information, this class will teach you about the different forms of creative writing, the top 10 creative writing tips for beginners, as well as how to brainstorm for new creative writing ideas, bring your words to life with engaging descriptions, develop your own writing style, and how to get paid for your creative writing. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). Self-Publishing is all the rage, but is it the best option for YOU? Discover the pros and cons of all the self-publishing options, including print-on-demand and e-book publishing, as well as Amazon options. Leave with a rated description of 50 self-publishing companies. *participants must be enrolled in “Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published”

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). If you love to travel and love to write, this is for you! We will discuss how to use all your senses in a new destination to create more detailed and in-depth descriptions that capture and maintain readers’ interest, and whether or not you need to include photos with your work. You will also learn how to find and submit your finished product to print and online markets, the business side of travel writing (how to take travel tax deductions), and how to avoid worn-out travel writing clichés.

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). Learn how to save money every day with extreme couponing. Coupons are NOT just for groceries. The savings can add up to HUNDREDS or even THOUSANDS of dollars every year. This comprehensive workshop will teach you: where to find all different types of coupons, how to find the best coupon apps and websites, match coupons with sales for maximum savings and find other people to trade coupons and merchandise.

Medical terminology is the first step to any career in the medical field or simply to understand your family’s medical visits. This highly specialized language involves word building with root words, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations. You will leave with a solid foundation of medical language, as well as basic medical billing and coding terminology. After submitting and passing the open-book exam included in the workbook you receive in class, you will earn a Certificate of Completion. This comprehensive course is taught by longtime educator LeeAnne Krusemark, and Credentialed Medical Professional Vanessa Grinnell, RRT. No prior experience is necessary.

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). Have you ever wanted to talk to a real agent or publisher? Are you tired of having your manuscripts critiqued by non-professionals or paying an editor too much money to change your writing to their voice? Bring your in-progress manuscript for an in-class critique of one page of your poetry, article, short story, screenplay, novel, non-fiction book, or children’s book. You can then leave a COPY of your manuscript for a professional critique of your entire manuscript (for an additional fee) and a list of publishers/agents who are interested in your type of work.

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). Earn a passive monthly income from selling other people’s products by placing a merchant-provided advertisement link on your site and get a commission for every sale, click or lead. Learn where to find 1000+ free and low cost opportunities and how to avoid scams or links that won't offer a beneficial return on investment. Learn how to find high, recurring, and second-tier commissions. You'll also learn SEO secrets to increase your site's ranking and visibility on search engines like Google.

Looking for ways to make money online? Turn your ideas or homemade products into income by starting an online business. You will learn how to: Find a gap in a niche market and fill it Build your own website, and market your business effectively (including SEO) so potential customers will find you Take care of business forms and taxes Create multiple sources of income (including affiliate commissions)

Do you love animals, especially dogs? Learn how to make extra money by watching dogs or other pets! Learn about feeding, watering, and exercising pets. Our class will include how to make a good impression, what questions to ask when interviewing for a pet sitting job, and what to do when a dog has behavioral issues. You will also discover other services you can offer such as dog walking, grooming and puppy training. This class is taught by a seasoned professional pet sitter and a longtime entrepreneur.

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). This intensive course provides a schedule of crafting a novel from start to finish, which you can finish in as little as 90 days! This class will also help you stay motivated throughout the journey. You will learn how to: select your novel genre and develop a compelling premise create multidimensional characters and immersive settings craft a detailed plot outline manage your time to keep your writing flow consistent combat common roadblocks including writer’s block master the art of self-editing: refining your plot, and fixing pacing, dialogue, and characterization problems. receive constructive criticism from beta readers

You don’t need to be famous to have a legacy to leave behind. Create an inspirational autobiography for family, friends, and others. Learn how to recall vivid memories, analyze events and people that shaped who you are, and bring your story to life. Your handout, included in the class fee, will have an outline to help you organize and write your memoir step-by-step. Printing/publishing options will also discussed.

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). You don’t need a journalism degree or previously published articles to write for online blogs, magazines, and websites. Some opportunities offer exposure, while many pay well -- $1 a word and more. In this fast-paced session, you will learn how to: find more than 1,000 opportunities that pay, find story ideas, conduct interviews and find sources, protect your copyright, create query letters, use this credibility to sell other articles or even your self-published novel, and even how you can create your own blog and monetize it!