Grays Harbor College is expanding its Community and Continuing Education programming this spring, offering a new lineup of non-credit classes designed to support lifelong learning, personal enrichment, and professional growth across Grays Harbor and Pacific counties.
Building on a strong foundation of community interest and participation, the upcoming schedule features a diverse mix of classes that reflect local needs, interests, and expertise. Current offerings include courses in arts and creative expression, technology for personal and professional growth, career training, writing, and health and wellness.
“Community Education has long been an important part of how we serve Grays Harbor and Pacific counties, especially prior to the pandemic,” said Amy Hitchcock, Program Manager for Community and Continuing Education. “These classes create opportunities for people to learn new skills, explore interests, and connect with others in a way that is accessible and relevant to their lives.”
Highlights of the upcoming schedule include:
- Flagger Certification, in which students leave with a credential for work
- Art and pottery classes to support exploration, creativity, and mental wellbeing
- Japanese and Spanish language courses
- Technology classes for personal use, small businesses, and job-seekers
- Intermediate Calligraphy and Photography classes to continue growing your skills
- Making a Living Where You Live, designed for people interested in creating or supplementing income using the skills, resources, and interests they already have
- Childbirth Education for expecting parents and their birth partners
- Death Care Literacy for information on end-of-life options, what to expect, and how to plan ahead
- Digital Shamanism, an artist’s salon about iconography and art in the digital age
- Classes on cupcake decorating – just in time for Mother’s Day, estate planning, speechwriting and storytelling, plant-based nutrition and meal planning, preserving oral history, home grooming and health care for dogs, estate planning, screenwriting, and more
All Community and Continuing Education courses are non-credit and open to the public, with flexible formats ranging from single-session workshops to multi-week classes. Courses are taught by local professionals and community members with expertise in their fields and take place on GHC’s campuses in Aberdeen, Raymond, and Ilwaco, and at locations in the community.
This approach reflects Grays Harbor College’s commitment to building a responsive, community-driven program that increases access to learning while laying the groundwork for continued growth across all three campuses.
Class schedules, descriptions, and registration information are available at ghc.edu/ce. Contact Community Education at (360) 538-2539.
About Grays Harbor College Community and Continuing Education
Community and Continuing Education at Grays Harbor College offers non-credit courses designed for personal enrichment, skill-building, and professional development. Programs are responsive to community interests and provide opportunities for learners of all ages to explore new topics, build practical skills, and connect with others.