With the skyrocketing cost of living in Seattle, many are looking to supplement their full-time jobs with something part-time. Easier said than done, particularly when one considers the diminishing returns of commute times, schedule juggling and extended time away from home and family. This winter, Continuing Education offers several 1-2 day courses devoted to exploring low-impact, low-stress Work for Yourself opportunities taught by seasoned experts.
Work at Home Jobs for Real People
Taught by Bethany Mooradian, author of The Work at Home Training Program, this course will guide you in filtering out the scam jobs from real pay dirt. In addition, you’ll learn how to promote your own talents and find legitimate work-at-home jobs. Whether you need to get out of debt, save for vacation or just put food on the table, you will learn what is available to achieve your goals.
Class Meets: 1/31/2019 1 Session Cost: $59
Become a Mystery Shopper
In Bethany Mooradian’s other wildly successful class, she’ll guide you in how companies hire people to evaluate their stores. Company owners need information to train workers and improve customer service. Think of it, you could earn an income while you shop and eat. Learn about who is hiring, what companies expect, writing evaluations, tax reporting and common scams.
Class Meets: 2/6/2019 1 Session Cost: $59
Professional Voiceover Workshop 
Lisa Foster has over 20 years of experience in broadcasting and voiceovers. She is one of the most versatile voices in the industry and has recorded commercials for products including Crest Toothpaste, Olay, LA Weight Loss and more. In her workshop, you’ll learn to use your voice for commercials, films and videos. Discover a unique, outside-the-box way to succeed at a lucrative full- or part-time career. Join a business that you can handle on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time and with very little overhead.
Class Meets: 2/27/2019 1 Session Cost: $49
Make Money Licensing Your Music
For decades, Ed Hartman has seen tremendous success as a composer for film, TV and radio. His music can be heard in productions from HBO, NBC, CBS, PBS, TLC and more. He has also scored feature films like The Blind Side, Cool It, Mini’s First Time, Surviving Christmas and The Cold Light of Day. If you are a composer, performer, or songwriter with original music waiting in the wings, Ed can guide you in how to pitch your work to television, film and other media. Get quick and easy information on all aspects of music licensing. Leave class ready to advance your career and create a new income stream from future royalties.
Class Meets: 2/23/2019 1 Session Cost: $65
Sell it on eBay!Cindy Shebley has been selling her wares on eBay nearly as long as the online community has been in existence. Cindy is an eBay Certified Business Consultant & Education Specialist, holds a Business Certification from eBay and is author of Easy Auction Photography, and its successful companion, 5 Steps to Success for the Internet Entrepreneur. Cindy will introduce you to the tools you need to join the over 730, 000 people who make a full or part-time living selling on eBay. She’ll coach you in how to set up an account, list an item, and what you need to manage your wares during and after the auction.
Class Meets: 2/28 – 3/7/2019 2 Sessions Cost: $75
Not seeing a job that fits your needs and talents? Please visit our Work for Yourself section for more information.
Photo credit #1: Kikkiu Mainu_cc_2.0
Photo credit #2: Vancouver Film School
Photo credit #3: Dennis Sweeney_cc_2.0