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A.D. BANKER
Training, prep & continuing ed. courses for state of NY license exam in property/casualty insurance agents & brokers, life/accident/health agents. Continuing ed. courses for licensed brokers & agents, courses offered throughout year, call for info. Certificate or course completion documents available, prices vary depending on course of study. 139 Fulton St. (Nassau St.), 212-732-1468.
AMERICAN CENTER FOR CAREER TRAINING
Programs for travel agents, medical office specialists & in medical billing, MS Office skills. Classes begin regularly, may req. HS diploma or GED, range from 7 weeks to 15 months full-time. Certificate & diploma programs, financial aid, grants & eve. classes available. 500 8th Ave., 9th fl. (betw. 35th & 36th Sts.), 212-273-9760.
ATLAS BARBER SCHOOL
Full- or part-time certification & licensing, with barbering, shaving & clipper programs & brush-up course for licensed barbers. Classes begin each Mon., open reg. Convenient payment plans. Free for approved vets. VECID approved. HS, GED or entrance exam req. 32 3rd Ave. (betw. 9th & 10th Sts.), 212-475-1360.
AUTHENTIC BARTENDING SCHOOL
Day, eve. & weekend 40-hour classes. New classes begin weekly, call for reg. 38 W. 32nd St., #800 (betw. B'way & 5th Ave.), 1-800-TEND-BAR.
BRAMSONORT COLLEGE
Associate-degree classes in accounting, business management, computer technology, electronics technology & office technology. Certificate programs within major available. ESL for those who need it. Authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant foreign students. Financial aid & job placement services if qualified. 69-30 Austin St. (betw. Queens Blvd. & 69th St.), Forest Hills, 718-261-5800. www.bramsonort.org
CAREER DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Career support for computing, telecommunications & new media professionals. Meetings feat. job-search strategy/tactics, info on job listings/orders/ requisitions from employers & search firms, opportunities for paid & pro-bono consulting, internships & training. Meetings free, bring resumes?business attire only. Call for locations & sched. 212-759-2368.
THE COLLEGE FOR TECHNOLOGY (TCI)
Program majors in electronic engineering, office technology, digital media arts, networking technology, computerized accounting, industrial electronics, telecommunications, computer technology, heating ventilation, air conditioning & building maintenance. Hands-on training, associates degree & prep for licensing exams offered. 320 W. 31st St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 800-878-8246. www.tci.edu
COLUMBIA U. POST-BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM IN CLASSICS
Two-semester intensive study for students who want to become admissible to distinguished doctoral programs in classics. Limited to 12 students/year, rolling admissions, call for start date & tuition. 617 Hamilton Hall, Mail Code 2861, 1130 Amsterdam Ave., 212-854-3902. www.columbia.edu/cu/classics
CULINARY ARTS AT THE NEW SCHOOL
150+ classes in cooking, baking, desserts, wine tasting, business & management. Behind scenes at more than 10 of NY's finest restaurants, walking tours with top chefs & food specialists. Work-study & "kitchen assistant" programs available, professional-level instruction in cooking, baking & catering, certificate students eligible for apprenticeship services. Classes at The Inn on 23rd, 131 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-255-4141. www.nsu.newschool.edu
CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
Courses in culinary arts, baking, pastry arts & management. Programs begin continuously, associate & bachelor's degree programs available. Call for reg., dates & prices. 1946 Campus Dr., Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499, 800-285-4627 or 845-452-9430.
EAST COAST INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SCHOOL
ACE accreditation in aerobic instruction & personal training. Continuing ed. for instructors & personal trainers. No experience necessary, job placement available. Call for full sched. Equinox Sports Club, 521 5th Ave. (43rd St.), 516-432-6877.
ENGINE CITY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Offers state of NJ diploma in diesel mechanics & transport refrigeration. Financial aid available if qualified. Must have HS diploma or GED. 2365 Rte. 22 W. Union, NJ 07083. 908-964-1450. www.enginecitytech.com
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY'S ENTERPRISE CENTER
Creative enterprise ownership workshops in business-building for artists & designers, entrepreneurial training programs to start or grow a business. Classes begin monthly, call for reg. & prices. 7th Ave., #C110 (27th St.), 212-217-7250. www.fitnyc.suny.edu
FRENCH CULINARY INSTITUTE
Pre-eminent American school for classic French cooking techniques. Culinary arts, pastry arts & international bread-baking. Space & tools to learn hands-on techniques taught by chef-instructors. Real-life on-campus learning restaurant, L'Ecole & state-of-the-art demo kitchen. Career program: 6 months full-time, 9 months part-time. Classes start every 6 weeks, call for dates; short course in culinary arts for amateurs, call for reg. info. 462 B'way (Grand St.), 212-219-8890. www.frenchculinary.com
GESTALT CENTER FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY & TRAINING
Three-year postgrad training in gestalt psychotherapy for psychotherapists, social workers & other health professionals. Sliding scale, referral service available. Call for reg. dates, open houses & prices. Certificate of completion awarded, advanced reg. req., prices vary depending on course of study. Classes begin in Feb. 26 W. 9th St., #8E (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-387-9429. www.gestaltnyc.com
INSTITUTE OF ALLIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONS
Certification programs in general diagnostic ultrasound, nuclear medicine techniques & magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Call for application & reg., financial assistance available. Classes in Westchester, Queens, Bklyn. & Manhattan: 405 Park Ave. (54th St.), 212-758-1410.
INSTITUTE OF AUDIO RESEARCH
Accelerated recording engineering & production program (600 hours/6 months) incl. basic audio electronics, audio circuit construction, audio signal processing, analog & digital storage systems, music business, advanced mixing techniques, MIDI & music synthesis & more. Financial aid & grad. placement available, ongoing reg. Start dates: Feb. 20, March 26 & May 14. 64 University Pl. (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-777-8550. www.audioschool.com
INSTITUTE OF CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE
Continuing ed. classes in theory, practical design training & instruction in manual skills. Courses start in Feb., $120-$225. 225 Lafayette St., #1009 (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 917-237-1208. www.classicist.org
INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Accredited AOS degrees in architectural technology (interior design; building design) & building construction technology. Day/eve. & work/study sequences. Financial aid if qualified. AutoCAD classes. Reg. now. 141 Willoughby St. (Flatbush Ave.), Bklyn., 718-855-3661. www.idcbrooklyn.org
INTERBORO INSTITUTE
Day & eve. programs for AOS in business management, paralegal studies, accounting, secretarial science, security management & occupational studies. Call for info. 450 W. 56th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-399-0091, x115. www.interboro.com
LIA SCHORR INSTITUTE OF COSMETIC TRAINING
Esthetician, skin care & makeup classes, training for NY license exam. Ongoing courses, call for prices. No financial aid, but special pay-as-you-go program available. Full/part-time day & eve. classes. Small, personal classes. Tuition $625 to $6000, depending on class. 686 Lexington Ave., 4th fl. (betw. 56th & 57th Sts.), 800-782-7212. www.liaschorr.com
MERCY COLLEGE
Offers 80+ grad & undergrad programs at campuses in Dobbs Ferry, White Plains, Yorktown, Bronx, Manhattan & Westchester. Grad offerings in education, health sciences, business, banking & direct marketing. Online distance learning, full degree programs, bachelors, MBA (also online) & associates programs also available. Diverse faculty of 200 full-time, 500+ part-time. Reg. ongoing until classes begin. 555 B'way, Dobbs Ferry, NY, 914-693-7600. www. mercynet.edu
MILLION AIR FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER
Flight training courses & private pilot license through Airline Transport Pilot. $7000-$10,000 for private pilot license depending on type of plane & number of flight hours needed. Call for more info, start dates & prices. 485 Industrial Ave. (Rte. 46), Teterboro, NJ, 201-288-1353.
MODEL TRAINING CENTER
Year-round classes offered daily to obtain licenses for car, motorcycle, truck, bus or tractor trailers with lifetime job placement assistance. Moderate fees. 145 W. 14th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-242-7547 (ask for Manny).
NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Full home-study program in professional photography. Start anytime, $828 or $978 (monthly payments of $35). Call for info. 211 E. 43rd St., #2402 (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-867-8260. www.nyip.com
NEW YORK TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR NEURO-LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING
Offers certified training as NLP & master practitioner, call for info. Open weekends available. 20 Hawksview Ln., Accord, NY, 914-626-2976. Classes also at College of Insurance, 101 Murray (betw. West & Greenwich Sts.), 212-580-0475. www.nlpcenter.com
NYACK COLLEGE ADULT DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM
BS in organizational management, classes begin continuously, 14-month program. Credit for work exp., call for prices & sched. 800-UR-NYACK.
PETER KUMP'S NEW YORK COOKING SCHOOL
Career training in culinary arts & pastry. Shorter ongoing recreational classes available in cooking, pastry, spa cuisine & breadmaking. 50 W. 23rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-847-0700.
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Digital color workflows & printing workshops. Many others. 67 Lomb Memorial Dr., Rochester, NY, 800-724-2536. www.rit.edu/cims/cet
SEW FAST/SEW EASY
Sewing, knitting & crochet classes for beg.-adv. levels, "custom fit" by computer & specialty 1-day courses available. Classes begin monthly. 147 W. 57th St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-582-5889. www.sewfastseweasy.com
U. OF CHICAGO PUBLISHING PROGRAM
Year-round program offers 40 different courses incl. book design, manuscript editing, magazine production, investigative research, interactive media & online communications, trade magazine production & Web magazines, nondegree program, short & long formats, certificates offered. Call for details. U. of Chicago publishing program, 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr., Chicago, IL 60611, 773-702-1682. www.grahamschool.uchicago.edu
YWCA
Reentry program offers free classes to displaced homemakers, call 212-735-9728 for more info. Locations in Manhattan & Flushing (call for info). 610 Lexington Ave. (53rd St.), 212-755-4500.
Children & Families
AILEY SCHOOL
Official school of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Ballet, jazz, tap & modern. Call for audition dates. 211 W. 61st St., 3rd fl. (betw. Amsterdam & West End Aves.), 212-767-0590. www.alvinailey.org
APPLAUSE
Performing arts program offers theatrical workshops for young actors & actresses ages 5-19. Workshops in acting, musical theater, jazz dance, tap & comedy. Spring classes begin first week in Feb. $325-$600. Studios throughout Manhattan, 212-472-0703. www.applauseny.com
ARTS CONNECTION
Sat. family workshops in music, theater, dance, storytelling & visual arts. Call for more info. 120 W. 46th St. (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-302-7433. www.artsconnection.org
BALLET HISPANICO OF NEW YORK
Classes in ballet, modern dance, jazz & flamenco. Rolling reg. for ongoing classes. Scholarships available for kids 4-18 with prior dance exp. Call for more info. 167 W. 89th St. (betw. Columbus & Amsterdam Aves.), 212-362-6710. www.ballethispanico.org
BROOKLYN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
Hands-on live animal programs & art workshops. Call for events calendar. 145 Brooklyn Ave. (St. Marks Ave.), Bklyn., 718-735-4402.
BROOKLYN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Group &/or private instruction in nearly any instrument, jazz & classical music, voice, string orchestra, jazz/gospel choir, jazz orchestra & most classical orchestra instruments. Preschool music appreciation program "Songs, Sounds, Leaps & Bounds." All ages, skill levels & musical tastes. Open reg. for spring semesters. Reg. $90 & up. $476 for 17-week semester of private 30-min. lessons. 58 7th Ave. (betw. St. John's & Lincoln Pls.), enter on Lincoln Pl., Park Slope, 718-622-3300. www.brooklynconservatory.com
BROOKLYN MUSEUM OF ART
Art workshops, gallery tours & storytelling performances, most programs free w/mus. adm. Free family art workshops every weekend, call for theme of month. 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), Bklyn., 718-638-5000, x230.
CHAMBERS POTTERY
Afterschool pottery classes, once a week for 9 or 10 weeks on Mon., Weds. or Thurs., tools & materials incl., $160-$175. 153 Chambers St. (betw. W. B'way & Greenwich St.), 212-619-7302.
CHILDREN'S HEBREW SCHOOL
Wall St. Synagogue & school offer classes in Hebrew reading & culture, holiday workshops, arts & crafts & bar/bat mitzvahs. Open reg., classes begin in Feb. 47 Beekman St. (betw. William & Gold Sts.), 212-227-7800, x11.
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS
Stimulating, interactive exhibits & programs for kids & families. Afterschool sculpture class. Call for details on other classes. 182 Lafayette St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-274-0986.
CHINA INSTITUTE
CHURCHILL CENTER PARENT PROGRAM
Workshops for parents of kids with learning disabilities & ADHD. Call for info. 22 E. 95th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-722-0610.
CITY LIGHTS YOUTH THEATER
Wide variety of programs for grades 2-12, prices vary, financial aid available. City Center Studios, 300 W. 43rd St., #402 (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-262-0200. www.clyouththeatre.org
CIVIC CENTER SYNAGOGUE HEBREW SCHOOL
Afterschool classes for nursery-8-year-olds. Bar/bat mitzvah tutorial. Tuition assistance available. 49 White St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-966-7141.
CLAY PIT PONDS STATE PARK PRESERVE
Weekend workshops for kids & families in maple sugaring, also nature walks & hikes. Programs free, reg. req. 83 Nielsen Ave., Staten Island, 718-967-1976.
THE DOOR? A CENTER FOR YOUTH
Educational & healthcare courses for ages 12-21. Ed. programs incl. job training, computers, college counseling, career counseling & GED & SAT prep. Healthcare programs incl. health ed., primary care & parental & nutrition services. Legal, counseling, arts & recreation programs also available. Must be member of center to take courses, most programs free. Ongoing reg. for high school. 555 Broome St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Varick St.), 212-941-9090.
EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE?CO-OP NURSERY SCHOOL
Nursery-school program for tots meets various days & times, call for info. Nursery, pre-K & ages 2-4. Daily, full- or part-time. Summer camp June-Aug. 197 E. B'way, 3rd fl. (Jefferson St.), 212-533-0078.
EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO
Family programs incl. tours & hands-on workshops, most free w/mus. adm. 1230 5th Ave. (104th St.), 212-831-7272. www.elmuseo.org
GOTHAM WRITERS' WORKSHOP
Poetry, fiction, nonfiction, playwriting & screenwriting for teens. Classes for 11-14-year-olds on Weds., 15-18-year-olds on Thurs. Call for reg., start dates & locations. 212-WRITERS. www.Writing Classes.com
GREENWICH HOUSE MUSIC SCHOOL
Ongoing classes in music & art for kids 2-7. Also ballet, musical theater, private lessons in piano, strings, woods, voice, $200-$540/12 weeks. 46 Barrow St. (betw. 7th Ave. S. & Bedford St.), 212-242-4770.
GREENWICH HOUSE POTTERY
Ceramics instruction for kids ages 2-18 in pottery & creative expression. Call for brochure. 16 Jones St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 4th Sts.), 212-242-4106. www.gharts.org/greenwichhousepottery
GREENWICH VILLAGE CENTER OF THE CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY
Visual arts, performing arts & specialized classes for kids, teens & adults in painting, drawing, woodworking, ceramics, creative writing, sports clinic, photography, magic, music, graphic design, sewing, acting, kung-fu & dance. Prices vary, call for reg. info. 219 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & 3rd Sts.), 212-254-3074.
HARLEM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Afterschool & weekend programs, ages 4 & up. Classes incl. visual arts, drama, dance, photography, percussion, music theory & more. Private instruction available. 645 St. Nicholas Ave. (betw. 141st & 145th Sts.), 212-926-4100, x307.
HENRY ST. SETTLEMENT/ ABRONS ARTS CENTER
Classes for kids in music (individual & group), dance (modern, ballet, tap, African & flamenco), theater (acting, voice & movement) & visual arts. Call for reg. & start dates. Financial aid available. $85-$300. 466 Grand St. (betw. Pitt & Willett Sts.), 212-598-0400. www.henrystreetarts.org
JUNIOR SCHOOL AT NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYHOUSE SCHOOL OF THE THEATER
Acting, singing & dancing instruction for kids. Interview req., call for start dates & prices. 340 E. 54th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-688-3770.
LA MANO POTTERY
Day, eve. & afterschool classes for adults & kids in wheel throwing. Mosaic workshops also available. Call for sched. 237 W. 18th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-627-9450.
THE LEARNING ANNEX
Classes, workshops, seminars & lectures on wide variety of subjects throughout year. Call for brochure of complete course listings. 16 E. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-371-0280.
LEE STRASBERG THEATER INSTITUTE
Courses incl. acting, directing, speech, movement, film & tv acting. Call for interview & course sched. 115 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 212-533-5500. www. strasberg.com
LUCY MOSES SCHOOL FOR DANCE & MUSIC
"Where adults learn to play: music, jazz, art & dance." Classes in voice, jazz, chamber music, sight-singing, dance, body work, theater, Alexander technique & beg. guitar/piano. Call for reg. & sched., some classes req. initial audition/interview. Call for info about open houses. 129 W. 67th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-501-3360. www.elainekaufmancenter.org
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
Free guided tours w/mus. adm. Weekly ongoing family lecture series. Also drawing workshops for junior high students, plus art appreciation classes & work-study program for high school students. 1000 5th Ave. (81st St.), 212-570-3961. www.metmuseum.org
MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
Guided tours, storytelling performances, concerts, activities & workshops, most free w/mus. adm. Call for sched. 1220 5th Ave. (103rd St.), 212-534-1672. www.mcny.org
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
Gallery talks, family art workshops, family films & tours for tots meet Sat. 11 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-708-9480.
MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE
Art, history, technique & technology of film, tv & digital media. Core exhibition, "Behind the Screen," uses 1000+ historic artifacts, 12 computer-based interactive experiences & other resources to explain process of moving-image production. Weekend film screenings free w/mus. adm. Tours & lectures based on current exhibitions. Call for info. on school tours. 35th Ave. (36th St.), Astoria, 718-784-4520. www.ammi.org
NEW YORK AQUARIUM: A WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY PARK
NY Zoological Society. Behind-scenes workshops, regular weekend workshops, films & educational activities for families, call for complete sched. Res. req. for most events. The Boardwalk, Surf Ave. (W. 8th St.), Bklyn., 718-265-FISH.
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
Various ongoing classes for kids & weekend family workshops, many free w/grounds adm. Variety of workshops & classes for adults in floral design, botanical arts & illustration, botany, commercial horticulture, crafts, gardening, horticultural therapy & landscape design. Call for free catalog. 200th St. (Kazimiroff Blvd.), Bronx, 718-817-8700. www.nybg.org
NEW YORK HALL OF SCIENCE
Interactive exhibits for families. Museum offers teacher training workshops with 200+ hands-on exhibits & 30,000 sq.-ft. playground open April through Nov. Multimedia resource library also available. Kids' programs free w/mus. adm. Call about afterschool science club & astro-club. 111th St. (48th Ave.), Flushing Meadows, 718-699-0005. www.nyhallsci.org
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Branch libraries sponsor workshops, readings, films & activities for kids every week year-round. Call local branch for sched. 212-221-7676. www.nypl.org
OPHELIA DEVORE CHARM SCHOOL
One-day to 4-week classes & workshops in etiquette, grooming & wardrobe, confidence building, presentation, modeling technique, microphone technique, skin care & more. Classes for ages 5-9, teens & adults form continuously. Call for pre-interview. 350 5th Ave. (34th St.), 212-629-6400. www. opheliadevore.com
PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
103-year-old school has been educating students in art & design for 5 generations of alumni. Degree & nondegree programs offered. Call for class sched. & reg. deadline info. 66 5th Ave. (13th St.), 800-252-0852. www.parsons.edu
TADA!
Musical theater & acting classes for ages 5 & up. 120 W. 28th St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-627-1732.
WAVE HILL
Public garden offers regular nature walks plus woodland volunteer days. Special art events for families on weekends. Most programs free w/mus. adm. Call for sched. 675 W. 252nd St. (Independence. Ave.), Bronx, 718-549-3200. www.wavehill.org
Communications
COLUMBIA U. GRADUATE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM
One-year full-time or 2-year part-time program for master of science degree. PhD in journalism & media also available. Journalism Bldg., B'way, #705 (116th St.). To apply, call 212-854-3828.
CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF BROADCASTING
TV & radio broadcasting classes start in March. $7990, certificate of completion received. 377 Rte. 17 S., Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. 201-288-5800.
DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY TELEVISION CENTER
Access to video equipment, digital video production, lighting, sound & AVID workshops. Also youth programs in video. Eve. & weekend classes ongoing, rolling adm. 87 Lafayette St. (White St.) 212-966-4510. www.dctvny.org
ENDEAVOR STUDIOS
Classes in acting for film & television, commercials, musical theater & monologues. Interview req., open enrollment. $175-$400. 19 W. 21st St., #404 (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-645-2641.
FILM/VIDEO ARTS
Courses in film & video production, editing, screenwriting, pre- & postproduction & digital production incl. instruction in AVID 1000, $40-$1100. Certificates in film & video production, screenwriting/directing, digital arts & video editing. Nonprofit media center offers other services incl. equipment rentals & postproduction facilities. Internships available. Membership fee $75 for classes & services. 50 B'way (Exchange Pl.), 212-673-9361. www.fva.com
FIVE TOWNS COLLEGE
Classes in audio recording, artist management, ear training, keyboard harmony & more. Degree programs available. 305 N. Service Rd., Dix Hills, NY; 516-424-7000, x110. www.fivetowns.edu
HARVESTWORKS DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS
Courses in Web development, postproduction for film & video, music production, education/production for digital, audio, video & multimedia. Call for reg. info. 596 B'way, #602 (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-431-1130, x14. www.harvestworks.org
HUNTER COLLEGE OF CUNY
Many undergrad, grad & noncredit courses in film, computers & media. Call for sched. & prices, application may be necessary. Check w/adm. office for info & deadlines. 695 Park Ave. (68th St.), 212-772-4490.
NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY
Intensive, full-time workshops in filmmaking cover all aspects of screenwriting, directing, editing, cinematography, lighting & production, result in production of 4 short films. Four, 6 & 8-week basic plus 1-year workshops. Basic workshops begin first Mon. of every month/$4000. $22,000/per year. Call for dates. 100 E. 17th St. (Park Ave.), 212-674-4300. www.nyfa.com
THIRD WORLD NEWSREEL
Workshops in film & video production w/300+ educational films & documentaries available for rent or purchase. 545 8th Ave., 10th fl. (38th St.), 212-947-9277. www.twn.org
Computers
AMTAC RESOURCE CENTER
Courses in Windows 95, Windows NT, Microsoft Office, Internet, HTML & Excel. Prices vary, classes form regularly, on-site visits available. 50 W. 23rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-3888. www.amtac.com
BLUEDATA COMPUTER SCHOOL
Certificate programs in A+ PC Technician, full MCSE (Microsoft certified systems engineer), UNIX, computer fundamentals (MS Office, Windows, Internet), Java, Oracle, Oracle Database Administrator (DBA), ASP Real Project, Oracle DBA/Real Project, Java/J++, Accounting & CISCO. Open enrollment, small classes, guaranteed free course repeat, open labs, job placement available, also computer consulting. Weekday, weekend, morning & eve. classes. 1261 B'way, #1105 (betw. 31st & 32nd Sts.), 212-683-6250. www.bluedata-ny.com
BWAY.NET
Web design, graphics classes & custom classes available, prices vary. Call for reg. 459 B'way, 2nd fl. (betw. Grand & Broome Sts.), 212-982-9800. www. bway.net.
CAREER BLAZERS LEARNING CENTER
Group PC training: Windows/DOS, Office 2000, information technology, MCSE, Novell courseware, Power Point, Web design & PC support & maintenance. New classes form throughout year, rolling reg. 290 Madison Ave. (betw. 40th & 41st Sts.), 212-725-7900. www.careerblazers.com
CAREER CENTER
Computer applications & office skills incl. Windows 98, Microsoft Office, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Novell, Java & more. Group & private classes, free placement assistance. 185 Madison Ave., 13th fl. (betw. 34th & 35th Sts.), 212-684-5151. www.careercenters.com
COLLEGE FOR TECHNOLOGY (TCI)
Program majors in electronic engineering, office technology, computerized accounting, telecommunications & computer technology, associates degree offered. 320 W. 31st St. (8th Ave.), 800-878-8246. www.tciedu.com
COLUMBIA U., COMPUTER APPLICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Certificate programs in C/C++ & Java programming & software development; database application development & design; network administration & design; analysis & design information; software development for e-commerce. Open house Feb. 1 at 6:30 in Lewisohn Hall. 297 B'way, 203 Lewisohn Hall (W. 116th St.), 212-854-9699. www. ce.columbia.edu/cta
COMPUTER CAREER EVALUATION CENTER
No exp. necessary. Basic computer classes. Computer-based training, videos, instructor-led classes, unlimited hands-on t