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New River CTC Hosts Class to on Public Speaking

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LEWISBURG -

New River Community and Technical College will offer a six-week public speaking course on Saturday mornings beginning Sept. 29.  The class will meet from 9 a.m. until noon at New River's Jefferson Office Park location in downtown Lewisburg.

The course is designed to give participants the tools and confidence needed to engage their audience and convey thoughts, ideas, information and instruction. Upon completion, attendees will be able to address groups with confidence and conduct presentations to colleagues and clients, make positive and lasting impressions during interviews and interact with others in any situation. 

A news release from New River CTC said the skills and experiences gained during the course will be invaluable to students, teachers, public safety/service employees, supervisors and managers, job applicants and anyone wanting to gain confidence and bearing in a public setting.

Instructor Helen Ann Barlow has more than 40 years of experience in public school and university settings as a teacher of drama, stage production, advanced placement English and broadcasting. She also acted in and directed stage productions at the high school, college and community theater levels. She is a graduate of Edinburg University in Pennsylvania.

Tuition is $150, and pre-registration is required by Sept. 15. 

For information, or to register, call Wanda Coleman or Gloria Kincaid in the New River Community and Technical College Office of Workforce Education at Jefferson Office Park, 304-793-3001 or 304-793-6101, or email wcoleman@newriver.edu.