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The course is offered as part of the college’s mission to provide customized, continuing educational and professional development opportunities in response to community needs.

Additionally, the course will allow for participants to learn different marketing tools and the selection and execution of these tools.

Furthermore, participants will be able to examine different marketing strategies from businesses worldwide and propose a model strategy.

“Marketing and Promoting Your Business”

Instructor: Jesse Torres

April 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 and May 5 & 7

6 to 8 p.m.

Fee: $120

For a more detailed description of the course, contact CDI at 234-5498 ext. 1005 or log on to www.nmcnet.edu.

All interested individuals should register at least three days before the first day of class.

Certificates of attendance and competence will be awarded to registered students who complete all course requirements.

Full payment is required for admission to a class.

LISS promotes edu-tourism

LISS — Ladera International School of Saipan continues to open many more doors to the development of education tourism in the CNMI.

The school’s president is in Jeju Island, South Korea representing the LISS Golf-English program while a junior golf tournament is taking place.

This allows LISS to reach thousands of junior golfers who may consider the CNMI as an avenue to practice golf and their English language as well.

Additionally, LISS is also opening an environmental volun-tourism program.

LISS will be inviting environmental enthusiast from abroad to come to Saipan and support the cause of protecting nature.

LISS at the same time expresses admiration for Beautify CNMI’s continued presence in the community and for its advocacy of environmental issues.

In other LISS related news, Ladera International School of Saipan will give back to the community once again this summer.

The summer school for grade levels 1-11th is now open for student registration.

Limited slots are available and parents/guardians who are interested must contact the school for more information.

School year 2009/10 is now open for registration as well.

For more details, call 288-2006.

CPA to conduct disaster drill exercise

THE Commonwealth Ports Authority is holding its triennial disaster drill exercise on Wednesday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to about 12 noon, its media release stated.

This drill, as required by Federal Aviation Administration, allows CPA and other CNMI government agencies to review and assess procedures that are to be adhered to and to safely respond to a disaster should it occur at the Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport.

This year’s drill includes an aircraft incident scenario.

CPA would like to advise the community that emergency vehicles from different regulatory agencies will be traveling to and from the airport for the duration of this drill and for the public not to be alarmed.

CPA would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the participants of the disaster exercise for taking the time during their busy schedules to assist and accommodate the agency during the drill.

UOG to hold financial aid fair on Saipan

MANGILAO (UOG) — In an outreach effort to communicate directly with high school and transfer students in the CNMI, the University of Guam will conduct a College Night and Financial Aid Fair on Saipan on April 13, at the multi-purpose center in Susupe.

Presentations about the University of Guam’s academic programs, and the admissions and registration process will be held at 11 a.m., 12 noon and 6 p.m.

 Students are encouraged to fill out and submit their application forms that day to ensure they are ready to register for classes in summer or fall 2009.

The recruitment team from UOG will help individuals fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid  form online and on the spot from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Interested students and parents seeking financial aid for UOG’s 2009 summer session can bring their completed 2007 1040 and W2 forms for efficient processing.

Students and parents interested in applying for Fall 2009 must bring their completed 2008 1040 and W2 forms.

Completion of the FAFSA form is required and the first step for individuals seeking federal loans or grants.

For more information contact Dr. Julie Ulloa-Heath, dean of UOG’s Enrollment Management and Student Services, at 671-735-2290 or e-mail [email protected].

 

 

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