In brief: Class offered for women in transition

Women who are experiencing a major change in their lives are encouraged to participate in the three-week “Welcome to Opportunities” class offered through North Idaho College’s Center for New Directions.

The class will be offered from 9 to 11:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Oct. 22 through Nov. 9 in Siebert Hall Room 111 on NIC’s main campus.

“Women in transition are women going through a change in their lives, which makes them feel they need to start over,” said Center for New Directions Coordinator Carol Haught. “This could be the ending of a marriage or relationship, a change in physical or emotional health, loss of a job or a business, recovery from addiction, or empty nest syndrome. Classes like this are helpful because they can provide structure to an unstructured time, the support of instructors and peers, practical strategies for rebuilding a successful life, and a sense of home and possibility for the future.”

The class will cover issues such as self-esteem, future goals, self-sufficiency and networking. Women will learn how employment, education and training and even communication can be opportunities.

Participants in the class can take free assessments to discover their strengths and elements of their personalities.

The class is free, but participants must pre-register by calling 769-3445.

NIC annual report available online

North Idaho College’s annual report is now available on the Internet.

The report contains news and highlights from the 2006-2007 academic year as well as an outlook on the year ahead.

A PDF version of the 2006-2007 Report to the Community can be accessed by clicking on the link from the NIC homepage at www.nic.edu.

For a printed version, call 769-7764.