If you live on the lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, you’ll want to register today for these new courses just added to the fall schedule at Wor-Wic Community College. (If you live outside the region, contact Ira S Wolfe about on-site or web-based classes.)

When Boomers and Young Workers Collide: Capitalizing on Generational Strengths

Boomers are lingering in the workplace. Gen Xers are growing impatient waiting to ascend into leadership. Gen Ys are knocking at HR’s door in record numbers and technology is transforming mode and pace of communication. Four generations co-mingle in the workplace. Different managerial approaches and working styles are clashing. Discover how to capitalize on each generation’s strengths and find common ground. Explore generational trends that are changing the way employers do business.

COURSE 2130: Wed.; Oct. 7-Nov. 11 (except Oct. 14); 5 sessions; 8:30-11:30 a.m.; Tuition $160; Fee $40; Wor-Wic Campus/WDC304; Ira Wolfe.

Social Media 101: Link Me, Tweet Me, Nudge Me

Social media provides business owners with the ability to connect with customers, suppliers, and partners in an innovative fashion. Discover how other successful businesses are utilizing social media technologies like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, blogs, and more to market their services and provide timely information to their customers. Develop a best practice strategy to utilize social media technologies within your own organization.

COURSE 2111: Thurs.; Oct. 1 & 8; 2 sessions; 6:309:30 p.m.; Tuition $42; Wor-Wic Campus/WDC203; Ira Wolfe.

Marketing Your Business: Using Facebook

Should your business be on Facebook? Find out why this trend isn’t just for college students. Discover how you can stay competitive in today’s business climate by integrating free social media networking into your marketing, sales, and recruiting strategies. Facebook with more than 100 million subscribers is changing the way businesses search for customers and employees, brand products and companies, provide support, and build loyalty. Find out how other businesses are using Facebook and how you can create a customized professional Facebook presence for your organization. Identify the benefits and risks associated with using online communities and develop an effective business strategy. Create business profiles, pages, and groups and learn how to integrate videos, and other Web 2.0 applications, like Twitter, with your Facebook page. Discover how to direct people back to your blog and web page, add fans, and create a buzz about your product or service.

COURSE 2205: Sat.; Oct. 17-31; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

COURSE 2206: Wed.; Oct. 21-Nov. 4; 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Both sessions will meet for 3 sessions; Tuition $59; Fee $10; Wor-Wic Campus/WDC308; Ira Wolfe.

Questions?  Call (410) 334-2815 or go to www.worwic.edu

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