High School Professional Development Workshops
Summer 2026
Learn New Techniques to Prepare Students for College Coursework
Central Community College (CCC) offers skill-based workshops for high school educators to learn new techniques and procedures taught at the college level. These professional development workshops provide useful information, activities, and training to help educators prepare students for future success.
Who is eligible to attend?
These workshops are OPEN ONLY TO HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATORS (counselors, teachers, and staff).
Cap:
Workshops have limited space. Be sure to register early.
Cost:
These workshops have a small fee.
Stipend:
A stipend is available to those who qualify and attend each day.
Who will receive a stipend?
- High school instructors in the CCC 25-county service area who teach in the discipline area or a related field of the workshop.
- High school counselors in the CCC 25-county service area.
- High school Early College contact people in the CCC 25-county service area.
For More Information Contact:
| Joanie Guerrero 308-398-7344 [email protected] |
Jamey Peterson-Jones 308-398-7581 [email protected] |
Payment Questions: |
To Register:
1. Review the workshops.
2. Select REGISTER under each workshop description. (Each workshop has a unique registration link.)
3. Sign in or Create an Account.
4. Complete your registration.
5. If registered successfully, a confirmation email will appear.
6. To sign up for another training session, repeat the steps above.
Workshop Descriptions
Cost: $50.00
Date: May 28-29 (Thursday-Friday)
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (1-hour lunch)
Location: Hastings Campus - 550 S. Technical Blvd., Hastings, NE 68902
Building: Furnas
Room: F113 (Lab)
Instructor: Raven King
Cap: 25
Stipend: $300 (for those who qualify)
Join us for an open discussion of the NC3 Electricity Introduction, Measurement, and Circuits certification. CCC Instructor Raven King will guide educators through the certification process and demonstrate the equipment used. A multimeter will be provided, but you may also bring your own.
Bring a laptop or tablet to take the online certification test. The NC3 test will be available before you finish the packet, and you can take it at your convenience.
Cost: $27.50
Date: June 1 (Monday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (no lunch)
Location: Grand Island Campus - 3134 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, NE 68802
Building: Main
Room: 454
Instructors: Kayla Svoboda, Corey Hatt
Cap: 20
Stipend: $75 (for those who qualify)
In this workshop, educators will explore the differences between high school and college-level algebra expectations, including pacing, depth of content, and student accountability. We will also discuss resources, college processes, and instructional strategies for teaching College Algebra to help students succeed in college-level mathematics.
Participants will leave with a clear understanding of the course, ideas for student engagement, and practical strategies they can implement right away in the classroom.
Cost: $27.50
Date: June 1 (Monday)
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (no lunch)
Location: Grand Island Campus - 3134 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, NE 68802
Building: Main
Room: 454
Instructor: Corey Hatt
Cap: 10
Stipend: $75 (for those who qualify)
This session helps instructors strengthen their approach to teaching Applied Statistics—a course that differs significantly from traditional high school math. Participants will explore practical strategies for presenting statistical ideas, supporting data‑driven reasoning, and addressing common student challenges. We will discuss and share instructional approaches, giving faculty an opportunity to learn from one another and classroom practices.
You will leave with fresh ideas and ready‑to‑use strategies for a more engaging Applied Statistics course.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Cost: $72.50
Date: June 2-4 (Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday)
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (1-hour lunch)
Location: Hastings Campus - 550 S. Technical Blvd., Hastings, NE 68902
Building: Furnas
Room: 143 (Auto body lab)
Instructors: Fred Kuta, Mike Hoskins
Cap: 10
Stipend: $525 (for those who qualify)
In this workshop, we will discuss the need for autobody technicians and demonstrate entry-level skills that can be taught at the high school level. These include the basics of:
- Polishing old finishes
- Headlamp restoration
- Minor plastic filler application
- Applying primers and refinishing materials
Participants will work on a project they can take home as a token of our appreciation for their attendance.
WORKSHOP CANCELED
Cost: $27.50
Date: June 3 (Wednesday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (No lunch)
Location: Hastings Campus - 550 S. Technical Blvd., Hastings, NE 68902
Building: Platte
Room: 114
Instructor: Craig Shaw
Cap: 15
Stipend: $75 (for those who qualify)
AI is everywhere, and in this workshop, we will focus on how teachers can use it as a helpful assistant, not as a replacement. This session is designed for K-12 educators who want to save time and feel more confident using AI to support lesson planning, assignments, rubrics, and classroom materials.
WORKSHOP CANCELED
Cost: $37.50
Date: June 3 (Wednesday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (1-hour lunch)
Location: Grand Island Campus - 3134 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, NE 68802
Building: Main
Room: 101
Instructors: John Sumsion, James Davis
Cap: 12
Stipend: $175 (for those who qualify)
Join us in this workshop where you will learn how to conduct real crime scene investigations and immerse yourself in hands-on activities! This workshop will take place at the CCC Hornady Crime House on the Grand Island Campus. You will have the opportunity to participate in activities such as fingerprinting, mold casting, and flying drones.
Additionally, we may have the chance to tour the Grand Island Police Department's Evidence Lab. A local investigator will join us to discuss actual crime scene investigations and share experiences from real-life cases.
Cost: $50
Date: June 3-4 (Wednesday-Thursday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (1/2-hour lunch)
Location: Hastings Campus - 550 S. Technical Blvd., Hastings, NE 68902
Building: Platte
Room: 155
Instructors: Clarence Charles, Courtney Rempe, Dylan Krings
Cap: 15
Stipend: $300 (for those who qualify)
Join us for a hands-on workshop in our culinary lab, where you will learn the techniques and fundamentals of Asian cuisine. Discover its history, prepare dishes, and enjoy tasting everything you create.
Lunch will be provided in the culinary lab.
Cost: $32.50
Date: June 11 (Thursday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (1/2-hour lunch)
Location: Hastings Campus - 550 S. Technical Blvd., Hastings, NE 68902
Building: Platte
Room: 155
Instructors: Clarence Charles, Courtney Rempe, Dylan Krings
Cap: 15
Stipend: $125 (for those who qualify)
In this workshop, we will focus on the essential techniques for cooking fish and shellfish successfully. You will learn how to assess freshness, avoid common mistakes, and cook seafood that is tender, flavorful, and never overdone. Ideal for anyone looking to build confidence and consistency when working with seafood.
Lunch will be provided in the culinary lab.
WORKSHOP CANCELED
Cost: $55
Date: June 11-12 (Thursday-Friday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (1-hour lunch)
Location: Grand Island Campus - 3134 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, NE 68802
Building: Main
Room: 101
Instructors: Michael David, John Sumsion
Cap: 8
Stipend: $350 (for those who qualify)
In this workshop, you will have an interactive experience exploring the various aspects of the Criminal Justice System.
We will tour the Hall County Jail (where we will have lunch), ride along with local law enforcement, attend District Court in Grand Island, and travel to the Women's Center in York. We will also explore the CCC Hornady Crime House on the Grand Island Campus.
Transportation will be provided for off-campus activities.
Dress Code for Tours: Casual attire. Please avoid wearing shorts and graphic shirts.
Cost: $27.50
Date: June 15 (Monday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (No lunch)
Location: Grand Island Campus, 3134 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, NE 68802
Building: Main
Room: 555
Instructor: Katie Hodges
Cap: 25
Stipend: $75 (for those who qualify)
This workshop is designed for faculty and counselors who want to learn the fundamentals of WebCentral and Canvas.
During an adjunct training at CCC, a significant amount of information is covered, making it difficult to pinpoint what is most relevant for your class. This session will focus on WebCentral and Canvas. Topics include:
- The various cards that instructors will use
- How to import materials into a Canvas course
- How to incorporate Turnitin into an assignment
- Setting up attendance and other related topics
Time will be set aside for a brief work session. Please have your WebCentral/Canvas login information ready and bring a laptop.
Cost: $65
Date: June 15-17 (Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (1-hour lunch)
Location: Columbus Campus - 4500 63rd St., Columbus, NE 68602
Building: North Education Center
Room: 980 (Welding lab)
Instructors: Bryce Standley, Landon Hunt
Cap: 15
Stipend: $450 (for those who qualify)
This three-day workshop is designed to enhance welding skills for high school teachers. Day 1 focuses on reading blueprints, while Days 2 and 3 are open lab sessions for practicing various welding techniques, including Gas Metal Arc, Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc, Oxy-Acetylene welding, and brazing.
Participants can choose to concentrate on a specific welding process, allowing experienced teachers to work independently while offering newer teachers additional guidance and support.
Protective welding gear will be provided, but participants may bring their own. Jeans and closed-toe shoes (preferably boots) are required.
Cost: $65
Date: June 16-18 (Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (1-hour lunch)
Location: Kearney Center - 1215 30th Ave., Kearney, NE 68848
Building: Main
Room: 107 (Mechatronics lab)
Instructor: Jared Pettit
Cap: 12
Stipend: $450 (for those who qualify)
In this workshop, we will explore hydraulics, pneumatics, and electro-pneumatics and learn how they are used in industry.
Participants will use fluid engineering software, FluidSIM, to produce schematics and build working circuits. Additionally, you will learn about basic force, pressure, area requirements, and automated fluid power systems.
WORKSHOP CANCELED
Cost: $27.50
Date: June 17 (Wednesday)
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (No lunch)
Location: Grand Island Campus - 3134 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, NE 68802
Building: Center for Health and Technical Sciences
Room: 959
Instructor: Joshua Webb
Cap: 15
Stipend: $75 (for those who qualify)
Welcome to a day in the life of an EMT student. In this hands-on, immersive workshop, you will be the student practicing EMS skills, including patient assessment, bleeding control, and injury management. You will encounter various scenarios and provide care to simulated patients (manikins). Along with participating in a typical class day, we will review games and discuss the requirements, expectations, and challenges for EMT students.
Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothing that you feel comfortable moving around in.
WORKSHOP CANCELED
Cost: $30
Date: June 18 (Thursday)
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (No lunch)
Location: Grand Island Campus - 3134 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, NE 68802
Building: Center for Health and Technical Sciences
Room: 959
Instructors: Denell Rhinehart, Fredrick Benzel
Cap: 12
Stipend: $100 (for those who qualify)
This workshop is designed to answer questions about the EMS Program at CCC. What is the difference between an EMT and a paramedic? What kind of care do EMS providers deliver? Where can you work as an EMS provider in Nebraska, the United States, or the world?
You can serve as the provider for the day, giving patient care to CCC's manikins, and gain hands-on experience with the equipment EMS providers use in the field. Maybe this could be the beginning of an EMT class for you!
WORKSHOP CANCELED
Cost: $35
Date: June 18 (Thursday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (1-hour lunch)
Location: Grand Island Campus - 3134 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, NE 68802
Building: Main
Room: 262
Instructor: Dr. Ernest Blanchard
Cap: 15
Stipend: $150 (for those who qualify)
This workshop offers high school educators practical, classroom-ready strategies for teaching essential financial literacy topics, including budgeting, taxes, insurance, investing, and long-term planning.
Participants will explore effective teaching methods for personal financial planning that align with the competencies typically taught at the college level. This alignment will enhance students' readiness to make informed financial decisions after high school.
Educators will leave the workshop with lesson ideas, sample activities, assessment strategies, and adaptable materials they can easily implement in their high school classrooms.
WORKSHOP CANCELED
Cost: $27.50
Date: June 22 (Monday)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (No lunch)
Location: Grand Island Campus - 3134 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, NE 68802
Building: Main
Room: 554
Instructor: Sammy Fernandes
Cap: 20
Stipend: $75 (for those who qualify)
This hands-on workshop invites you to experience a college speech course from a student's perspective. To better understand the learning environment and expectations students encounter, participants will engage in interactive activities commonly used in a CCC speech classroom, including short skits and applied speaking exercises.
By the end of the workshop, educators will leave with practical knowledge to share with students when discussing dual-credit opportunities and pathways into college-level communication courses.
Cost: $50
Date: June 23-24 (Tuesday-Wednesday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (1/2-hour lunch)
Location: Hastings Campus - 550 S. Technical Blvd., Hastings, NE 68902
Building: Platte
Room: 213
Instructor: Dani Schwin
Cap: 15
Stipend: $300 (for those who qualify)
Canva 101: Graphic Design for High School Teachers is a hands-on summer workshop designed to help educators strengthen their visual communication skills and create engaging, professional-quality classroom materials with confidence.
Participants will learn essential graphic design principles, such as layout, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy, while exploring Canva's powerful tools and features. Teachers will design posters, presentations, worksheets, and other classroom resources they can immediately implement.
This session empowers teachers to work more efficiently, elevate the look of their materials, and use Canva to its fullest potential.
Laptops are optional.
Cost: $27.50
Date: June 24 (Wednesday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (No lunch)
Location: Columbus Campus - 4500 63rd St., Columbus, NE 68602
Building: Center for Science and Technology
Room: 330
Instructor: Staci Prellwitz
Cap: 30
Stipend: $75 (for those who qualify)
In this workshop, we will explore ways to bring college psychology to the high school classroom. We will discuss activities, units, and Canvas usage. Other topics include:
- Why students would benefit from an Intro to Psychology course
- The stigma of mental health
- How to help students navigate through online learning
- Examples of assignments your students could work on in class
- How to support diverse learners
- Frequently asked questions about Canvas
Time will also be set aside for questions and answers, and comments.
Cost: $35
Date: June 29 (Monday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (1-hour lunch)
Location: Grand Island Campus - 3134 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, NE 68802
Building: Main
Room: 555
Instructor: Tanner Jenkins
Cap: 50
Stipend: $150 (for those who qualify)
Everyday AI: Beginner to Builder is a one-day workshop designed for teachers, counselors, and school leaders. Participants will:
- Learn the basics of AI and explore how students are currently using these tools
- Address issues related to cheating and equity
- Develop clear guidelines for AI use
- Experience practical, time-saving workflows
- Build simple, safe AI assistants for study support, advising, teacher planning, and more