GUNNISON, Colo. – Western State College of Colorado Extended Studies announced today its online, non-credit Casino Gaming program is now available for immediate enrollment. The program, currently comprised of three courses, is supplied by poker industry’s elite high-roller and founder of Johnny Chan Academy and offered through the school’s partnership with Gatlin Education Services.
The new Casino Gaming program from Western State College of Colorado Extended Studies is aimed at preparing students for a career in the casino industry’s table games environment by providing direction from 10-time winner of the World Series of Poker, Johnny Chan. Through the use of interactive multimedia and instructional video e-mails, the training program teaches the methods, techniques and mannerisms of professional casino poker, blackjack and baccarat dealers.
The program’s non-credit courses, Casino Poker Dealer, Casino Blackjack Dealer and Casino Baccarat Dealer, cover basic fundamentals such as shuffling, handling cheques, limits and betting procedures in today’s most popular card games. Available at www.gatlineducation.com/westernstate, each course is self-paced and accessible anywhere with a computer and Internet connection. Upon successful completion, students will receive job placement and support from the advisors at the Johnny Chan Academy including the opportunity to record a streaming video audition to showcase skills to potential employers.
“We are proud to be in partnership with Western State College of Colorado Extended Studies to offer the Casino Gaming program. Now, students can learn the skills necessary to be successful in their dream job,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “With the popularity and growth of casinos in recent years, students in the program will be training for some of the most glamorous and well-paying careers available.”
Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s online career training courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.
The Johnny Chan Academy offers the only poker school on the Internet that features lessons, tips and insight from poker legend, Johnny Chan. Chan has been described as the world’s most famous professional poker player, holding two World Series of Poker championship titles (in 1987 and 1988) and an impressive ownership of 10 WSOP bracelets. He is a founding member of the World Poker Association and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2002.
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Panola College announces new online courses
CARTHAGE, Texas – Online career training courses are in heavy demand. Staying on the cutting edge of this popular educational methodology, Panola College recently partnered with Gatlin Education Services to provide online career training courses in the fields of healthcare, business, construction/automotive technology, Internet, design and technical, networking and CompTIA certification, Microsoft certification training, video game design and development, and casino gaming.
Accessible at www.gatlineducation.com/panola, the non-credit courses can help individuals at any stage of their career. Whether the student is interested in switching career paths, obtaining advanced training and certificates, or a first-time job seeker in need of specialized training, Panola College and Gatlin provide the necessary resources for workforce, corporate, vocational rehabilitation or individual career training, all from the convenience of your own home or office.
Gatlin programs blend various types of instruction in a unique format that provides a logical, comprehensive and effective education. The typical course combines online instructional content, traditional textbook material and instructor-facilitated lessons. Though the courses are self-paced, personal instructors are available to guide every student. This blended learning differentiates Panola College and Gatlin courses from ordinary online courses. Each course is open enrollment and takes an average of 90 days to complete.
Web-based instruction is growing in popularity. Gatlin’s enrollments with their partner institutions have increased by 100 percent in the last year. The company has strategic partnerships with more than 700 institutions of higher learning worldwide.
“Between juggling a job, a home, a family and a social life, there isn’t always a lot of time left to attend an on-campus class,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “Online training offers the convenience of working from your personal computer and at your own pace. It’s a viable tool right now as evidenced by the growing number of people utilizing it, and is the way of the future.”
Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s online career training courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.
For program and course descriptions, go to www.gatlineducation.com/panola. For enrollment information, contact Jill Clinton at (903) 693-2067 or jclinton@panola.edu.
Accessible at www.gatlineducation.com/panola, the non-credit courses can help individuals at any stage of their career. Whether the student is interested in switching career paths, obtaining advanced training and certificates, or a first-time job seeker in need of specialized training, Panola College and Gatlin provide the necessary resources for workforce, corporate, vocational rehabilitation or individual career training, all from the convenience of your own home or office.
Gatlin programs blend various types of instruction in a unique format that provides a logical, comprehensive and effective education. The typical course combines online instructional content, traditional textbook material and instructor-facilitated lessons. Though the courses are self-paced, personal instructors are available to guide every student. This blended learning differentiates Panola College and Gatlin courses from ordinary online courses. Each course is open enrollment and takes an average of 90 days to complete.
Web-based instruction is growing in popularity. Gatlin’s enrollments with their partner institutions have increased by 100 percent in the last year. The company has strategic partnerships with more than 700 institutions of higher learning worldwide.
“Between juggling a job, a home, a family and a social life, there isn’t always a lot of time left to attend an on-campus class,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “Online training offers the convenience of working from your personal computer and at your own pace. It’s a viable tool right now as evidenced by the growing number of people utilizing it, and is the way of the future.”
Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s online career training courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.
For program and course descriptions, go to www.gatlineducation.com/panola. For enrollment information, contact Jill Clinton at (903) 693-2067 or jclinton@panola.edu.
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