Students will work on the fundamentals of carrying a concealed firearm for self-defense. Students will learn proper technique for drawing their pistol from concealment, reload technique, clearing weapon malfunctions, equipment setup, defensive shooting techniques, and open discussion about personal defense and concealed carry. Pistol and holster work will be done inside the classroom using laser pistols. Do not bring your personal firearms to Valley Learning Center. Please Note: This class is intended for individuals who have a concealed carry permit or just want a Wyoming permit. All students will receive a certificate of completion that can be used to satisfy the state of Wyoming's requirement for firearm training for your Wyoming concealed carry permit. Permits are not issued at this class. You must submit a state application and get a background check, then the state issues the permit. Students must be 18 years old or older. Must be registered no later than Friday before class starts!   

All levels are welcome to this class! Students will learn different warm-ups, how to read notes on the staff, and how to read TAB. Students will learn how to play a different song in each class. Students will also learn how to play with a pick and how to finger pick. Students will need to bring their own guitar to each class. Ages 7 to 12. 

All levels are welcome to this class! Students will learn different warm-ups, how to read notes on the staff, and how to read TAB. Students will learn how to play a different song in each class. Students will also learn how to play with a pick and how to finger pick. Students will need to bring their own guitar to each class. Ages 7 to 12. 

Substitute teachers help make the world go round—without them, schools would not be able to function! Become a substitute teacher with your high school diploma and this class. You will then meet the Wyoming PTSB requirement of “at least 24 hours of school district in-service training.” You’ll learn the use and application of lesson plans, elements of instruction, emergency plans, classroom organization, behavior management skills, and more! Successful completion of this course is based on your attendance. Please bring a notebook. Students will need to have a Gmail account so that they can have access to Google classroom. A portion of the class will be assignments to complete and submit to familiarize students with how to use Google classroom. PLEASE NOTE - All current state requirements to gain your Substitute Teaching Permit are listed online at ptsb.state.wy.us. Requirements are subject to change. If you are not certain of your current eligibility to become a substitute teacher in Wyoming, please check with the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board. If you have ever been a substitute teacher before, and your certification has lapsed, this class is not for RE-certification. Upon completion of this course and with additional observation time, you can meet the requirements to become a certified substitute teacher in the state of Wyoming.

Learn about wise Money management techniques during high school, how to save $10k by the end of your Senior year, investments, credit, financing & interest choices, after school financial needs, budgeting, and building a long-term financial plan. For ages 14 and older. 

Unsure what to do to reign in your finances? Join us in the basics of financial planning! Discover how to create a solid financial foundation, learn how to properly protect yourself, how to overcome your debt, manage your budget, and even learn tips on how to save so you can successfully set yourself up to start investing! 

Investing is an excellent way to stretch your hard-earned dollars! Come discuss the "Rule of 3's" with Kyle Micheli--the basic 3 avenues to invest money, and the basic 3 options for taxes regarding your investment choices. Explore the ins and outs of Roth and traditional IRAs, pensions, and 401ks. As a bonus, you'll even learn how to save money on your investments! 

Get two certifications during one class! Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED is a course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage first aid, choking, or cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until EMS arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock, and other first aid emergencies. This course also teaches adult CPR and AED use. Infant and child modules are optional. Certification for adults, children and infants current for two years from the date of the class. A Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR/AED class can be provided with advanced Instructor notification. The BLS class is a certification for healthcare professionals for licensure.