Community Groups

Professional Development

Alliance for Continued Learning (ACL)

Dates: September 17th, 2024 - October 24th, 2024



Programs will be on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Please be sure to visit the Registration Page    for more information! 

Click here for an online version of the brochure.

Please Bring and wear your name tag when participating in the workshops!

More Community Classes Below

  • Buffalo Mountain Writers Workshop: Out of the Woods-Writing from Fairy Tales       

    In the depths of the woods - the wolf, the witch, the evil stepmother - folklorists and fairy tale writers of the past explored what is hidden in humanity. Fairy tales give us imagery, tropes, symbolism, and stock characters to express the wisdom of our own experience. This class will workshop writing from fairy tales that can be used in the classroom or public speaking, or submitted for publication.

    Cost of Registration is $169

    Course will take occur on November 7th, 14th, and 21st, 2024 

    Click Here to view more information and to register. 

    Dr. Anne Acker is the Program Coordinator for English at Tusculum University in Greeneville, TN. A lifelong native of East Tennessee, she holds degrees from Milligan University and East Tennessee State University, as well as a Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Her areas of specialization include Renaissance Literature and Rhetoric, though she teaches a wide variety of courses for the English Program at Tusculum. Some of her teaching interests include mythology, science fiction and fantasy, as well as survey courses in British and World literatures. Her hobbies include photography, long drives on mountain roads and haunting bookstore cafes.

  • Beginning Cookie Decorating

    Photo of Josh the instructor wearing a grey suit with pink button up and pale yellow bowtie

    Looking for the perfect way to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day? Whether you're crafting treats for your special someone or just want to have a fun, creative day, our Love at First Bite: Valentine Cookie Decorating Class is just the thing! 

    What You’ll Get:  Hands-on guidance to decorate beautiful Valentine’s-themed cookies, expert tips and tricks for icing, piping, and creating intricate designs, all the supplies you need to make masterpieces, A sweet, relaxing atmosphere perfect for friends, couples, or solo bakers!

    Dates Available: February 6, 2025

    Cost: $65 Location: Hutcheson Hall Foods Lab 
    Don’t miss out on this sweet opportunity to spread love, creativity, and a little bit of sugar. Spots are limited—reserve your space today!

    Click HERE to register

  • Hospitality and Tourism Management

    Hospitality and Tourism Management Certification
    Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m.
    Session 1: August 13 – September 17, 2024
    Session 2: October 8 – November 12, 2024
    Hands On! Discovery Center

    This certificate is an educational program of study for those interested in expanding skills and
    knowledge for personal and/or professional development in the tourism and hospitality industry. This includes working tourism and hospitality professionals who wish to hone their skills in management, public relations, current technology, social trends or graduate students wanting to augment their programs of study with an invaluable skill set. The certificate program prepares graduates for entry or advanced promotion into a wide range of management positions in culinary, food & beverage, lodging, attraction, and tourism related industries. The program is intended for those who desire skills needed
    in the workforce at large. Students will learn regional and international facets of the hospitality and tourism industry with topics ranging from marketing, financial, safety, strategic, and employee management in the local billion-dollar tourism industry. The program is designed with a strong emphasis on applied skills. Students will have access to industry leaders, as well as experienced faculty and staff.

    Curriculum
    The certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management requires the completion of two six week sessions offered during the fall and spring semesters. Courses are offered on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hands On! Discovery Center. The certificate is divided into two sessions and taught by a variety qualified leaders and faculty in the industry focused on specific skillsets. The certificate may be completed in one year, or extended across several semesters.


    SESSION I August 13 – September 17, 2023
    Week 1: Keynote and Certification Introduction
    Week 2: Customer Service
    Week 3: Roles and Responsibilities for Hospitality Supervisors, Managers, and Leaders
    Week 4: Public Relations and Crisis Management
    Week 5: Meeting Management and Pandemics in Hospitality
    Week 6: Event Management

    SESSION II October 8 – November 12, 2024
    Week 7: Restaurant and Employee Management
    Week 8: Sustainability, Preservation, and Special Needs
    Week 9: Marketing in Tourism & Hospitality
    Week 10: Travel Laws and Regulation
    Week 11: Revenue Management & Group Sales
    Week 12: Strategic Management (Overall objectives and creating a competitive advantage)

    Register here

    COST
    Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association Member Entire Program: $800
    Session I Only: $400
    Session II Only: $400

    Non Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association Member Entire Program: $1,100
    Session I Only: $800
    Session II Only: $800