Education

On Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, Don Green, chief financial officer of the Teacher Retirement System, will present the program. He is responsible for budgeting, accounting, purchasing and building services for TRS, the sixth largest public pension fund in the United States, which serves active and retired Texas public education and higher education employees...

If you've felt intimidated by today's computer technology, there's hope! The Victoria Public Library invites you to a basic introduction to the computer. Learn computer terminology and learn to use the mouse—an important step to mastering the world of computers. The class will use an online mousing tutorial and is designed for those who have never touched a computer.

A time to relax, socialize and paint - where it is about fun art - not fine art! Adult classes will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening from 6:30-9 p.m. at Gallery 313 Rio (313 Rio St. in Victoria). Each adult class is $25, which includes canvas and paints and an appetizer table available.

Opportunities for minority- and woman-owned businesses, and veterans Governor's Small Business Forums, sponsored by the Texas Governor’s Office, the Texas Workforce Commission, and hosted by local partners - Victoria Chamber of Commerce, and UHV Small Business Development Center, are designed to give entrepreneurs and small businesses valuable tools, skills, and knowledge needed to thrive in today

Information sharing has become second-nature to many college students who have grown up in an era of social media, smartphones and widely available internet access. Unfortunately, this also makes students more susceptible as a target for scams and fraud. Identity thieves look to college-age adults because they often have good, clean credit scores. Young adults are also prime targets, not just beca

This is a great time to get help setting up an email account or use one of the Library’s computer skills tutorials including Learning Express Library and Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing! The Computer Lab is reserved and staffed on Wednesday mornings for self-directed learning about technology topics.

This free workshop focuses on cash generation for small business. Cash is the lifeblood of any business. Learn 5 reasons to grow your cash, 4 ways to increase sales, 4 business practices that impact cash flow, and participate in Big Joe’s Burger Stand case study. The workshop takes place on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at UHV Small Business Development Center, 3402 N Ben Wilson St in Vic

Learn how to quickly and easily create resume with the Victoria Public Library’s new resume tool, Cypress Resume. You can generate a professional-looking resume full of the keywords that resumes need in about 30 minutes. For more information contact the Library at 361-485-3302 or visit www...

Registration for Victoria College's Nurse Aide Program at the Calhoun County Center will be 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday and at the VC Gonzales Center from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday.

Come over to the Gator House at The Texas Zoo every Wednesday and Saturday at noon to learn about these amazing animals. You'll find out what they eat, and see some alligator training in action.

The UHV Small Business Development Center is offering their recommended workshop for those considering opening a business on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 starting at 10:00 a.m. If you have a great idea you think could be a successful business--but just don’t know how to get started--this no-cost workshop can help.

Learn the basic elements of Microsoft Excel 2010 spreadsheet software. Create a spreadsheet using formulas and chart the data. The class will be held at the Library (302 N. Main St.) on Tuesday, August 19th at 9:30 a.m. For more information contact the Victoria Public Library at (361) 485-3302 or visit them at victoriapubliclibrary...