Looking for a rewarding, high-demand career? See if court reporting and captioning is right for you with a free six-week class at Black Hawk College.
The college has partnered with Project Steno to offer a free Basic Training program from 9-11 a.m. Saturdays, March 21 to April 25, at the college’s Quad-Cities Campus in Moline.
In these hands-on classes, students will learn the basics of stenographic theory and practice using a steno machine. All materials – including textbooks and steno machines – will be provided at no cost except for shipping fees.
This short program gives students a no-risk way to test out the profession and see if it could be the right career path before enrolling in a two-year degree program.
Graduates of the college’s court reporting technology associate in applied science-AAS program are prepared for careers as judicial reporters, broadcast captioners and computer-aided real-time transcriptionists (CART).
With the support of Project Steno, students who complete Basic Training and choose to pursue a degree also may be eligible for tuition assistance and other resources.
“This program is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore a profession that is both rewarding and in high demand,” said Suzette Weis, assistant professor of court reporting at Black Hawk College.
While the Basic Training Program is free, space is limited.
Register one of the following ways:
● Email Darcy Jeffries at jeffriesd@bhc.edu.
● Register online – Mention Black Hawk College and March 21 in the “Your Message” box
● Email Project Steno at basictraining@projectsteno.org–Mention Black Hawk College and March 21
Project Steno is a nonprofit organization committed to replenishing the nation’s supply of skilled stenographic reporters and captioners.
For more information about the Black Hawk College Court Reporting Technology AAS, visit www.bhc.edu/courtreporting.
