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Passive Income 101: Create Products That Sell While You Sleep (including 50 product ideas) BUSN 038.51, CRN 26215

$35
Calendar Jul 17, 2026 at 5 pm
Unlock the secrets to earning money around the clock. This dynamic class teaches you practical strategies and step-by-step tools to develop, launch, and automate income-generating products that keep working for you with minimal ongoing effort. You’ll learn how to identify profitable opportunities (50 ideas included!), build irresistible offerings, master automated sales and marketing systems, and scale your income streams—all while protecting your work and overcoming common hurdles. Get ready to transform your ideas into a powerful, passive income machine that works day and night. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, current author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Launch Your Pet-Sitting/Dog-Walking Biz CRER 095.51, CRN 26218

$25
Calendar Jul 20, 2026 at 7 pm
Love animals and want to earn extra cash? Turn your passion for pets into a thriving side gig! This fun, interactive class is perfect for teens who dream of walking dogs, feeding fish, or caring for cuddly cats while making money. You’ll learn the basics of pet care, how to build trust with pet owners, set your rates, promote your services, and handle tricky situations like nervous pets. You’ll get cool handouts to keep and use anytime—no extra cost. The class is led by a longtime teacher, and a young pro who started pet sitting at 13 and knows the hustle inside and out. We’ll send the webinar login info the day before, so you’re all set to join in!

Create Your Own Merch (Design, Sell, and Ship Like a CEO) BUSN 041.51, CRN 26220

$25
Calendar Jul 21, 2026 at 7 pm
Have a great idea for a T-shirt, sticker, or hoodie? Turn your creativity into cash! In this class, you’ll learn how to design your own merch that people actually want to buy, set up an online shop, and ship your stuff like a pro. You’ll learn the ins and outs of branding, marketing, and a taste of what it’s like to run your own business—CEO style. The instructor, LeeAnne Krusemark, an award winning business owner, has been helping teen entrepreneurs succeed for years. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Start Your Own Online Business: A Beginner’s Guide (including 25 top online businesses) BUSN 039.51, CRN 26222

$35
Calendar Jul 22, 2026 at 5 pm
Looking for ways to make money online? Turn your ideas or homemade products into income by starting an online business. You will learn how to: find a gap in a niche market and fill it; build your own website, and market your business effectively (including SEO) so potential customers will find you; take care of business forms and taxes; create multiple sources of income (including Affiliate commissions). You’ll also get info about the 25 most popular online businesses to start. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, current author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Get Paid To Talk / An Introduction to Voice Over CRER 003.51, CRN 26134

$45
Calendar Aug 10, 2026 at 6 pm
From audio books to advertisements and beyond, we encounter recorded voices everywhere! In this one-night, live online class, your instructor will take you behind-the-scenes in the voice over field for a fun and realistic look at how the voice over field really works. You’ll gain inside perspective on developing skills, and how to leverage your voice's strengths and interests, and more. Because this class is live, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions! Additionally, there will be a chance for a one on one script read with the instructor. Class presented via Zoom.

Financial Foundations: Saving Habits & Introduction to Investing MONY 085.51, CRN 36883

$25
Calendar Sep 15, 2026 at 6 pm
This introductory course is designed for adults looking to strengthen their financial knowledge and develop healthy long-term financial habits. Through practical discussion and real-world examples, students will learn strategies for saving, setting financial goals, and building long-term financial discipline. The course also introduces the foundations of investing, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, compound growth, and understanding investment risk. Whether beginning a financial journey, recovering from a major life event, or looking to improve money management skills, participants will gain tools and confidence to make informed financial decisions. Instructor: George Revoir.

Financial IQ: Planning for Retirement MONY 079.51, CRN 36868

$25
Calendar Sep 15, 2026 at 6 pm

Discover retirement planning strategies that can help you build, protect, and enjoy your wealth throughout every stage of life. This class introduces a retirement framework centered on Growth, Access, and Predictable Income, as well as the 4-Box Strategy for aligning assets with income needs. Whether you're early in your career, preparing for retirement, or already retired, you'll gain practical insights and strategies designed to enhance financial security and support your long-term goals. The class will be delivered via Zoom, a meeting link will be provided on the day of the class. Instructor: Jack Yvon.

Financial IQ: Retirement Risks MONY 080.51, CRN 36869

$25
Calendar Sep 22, 2026 at 6 pm

Learn about five key risks that can impact retirement success: Longevity, Inflation, Withdrawal Rates, Asset Allocation, and Health Care Costs. This class explores practical strategies to help you prepare for and manage these challenges as part of a well-rounded retirement plan.The concepts discussed are relevant whether you are just beginning your career, approaching retirement, or already retired. Participants will gain insights and strategies tailored to different stages of life, helping to strengthen financial security and support long-term financial goals.The class will be delivered via Zoom, a meeting link will be provided on the day of the class. Instructor: Jack Yvon.





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