EDUCATION BRIEFS: Become nursing assistant; free small-business counseling; sign language classes

Learn to become a nursing assistant

Certified nursing assistant classes are offered periodically at the Brown County Career Resource Center, 246 E. Main St. The next CNA class will begin Tuesday, Sept. 18.

For more information or to register, call the CRC at 812-988-5880.

High school equivalency class set each week

Classes focused on the high school equivalency assessment exam — formerly called GED classes — are taught year-round from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at the Brown County Career Resource Center, 246 E. Main St.

Students who cannot attend then can arrange instruction by appointment or by distance learning.

Those enrolled in adult education may be eligible for free job training through WorkOne.

For more information, call 812-988-5880.

Small-business counseling available for free

The Brown County Career Resource Center, 246 E. Main St., offers individual small-business counseling sessions through the Service Corps of Retired Executives.

There is no charge for the sessions, which meet in the morning on the first Thursday of every month. An appointment is required.

For more information or to register, call the CRC at 812-988-5880.

Discounts offered for multiple class enrollments

The Brown County Career Resource Center offers discounts for multiple enrollments or for friends who enroll in classes at the same time. The discount does not apply to Ivy Tech classes.

For more information, call the CRC at 812-988-5880.

Sign language classes offered

American Sign Language classes are offered at the Brown County Career Resource Center. A new beginning class is scheduled to start in August. Classes run for eight weeks, one session per week. Call 812-988-5880 for more information or to register.

Register for beginning Quick Books class

An accounting program for small business, a beginning Quick Books class, is offered at the Brown County Career Resource Center, depending on community interest. Call 812-988-5880 for more information.