Institute for Advanced Learning and Research

Driving Economic Transformation

Events

Advanced Learning

  1. Events
  2. Advanced Learning

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Beyond the Traditional: Expanding Apprenticeship Opportunities in Emerging Industries

New College Institute 119 Fayette Street, Martinsville, United States

New College Institute (NCI) and The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) are excited to host “Beyond the Traditional: Expanding Apprenticeship Opportunities in Emerging Industries” on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, for National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). This event will be held from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at New College Institute’s Baldwin Building, located at […]

Free
Featured Featured

Bountiful Bites: November Cooking Class

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA, United States

Join the Wonder Community and Megabytes at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) as Chef John Clark teaches us how to make turkey, brussels sprouts with homemade bacon jam, stuffing, and cream cheese pumpkin bars. Cost for dinner is $20. Registration and payment for dinner is due by 11.13.24 Limited to 18 Spots.  […]

Featured Featured

Computer Training Workshop – Intro to Canva 11.21.24

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA, United States

  Come learn how to use Canva, an online design tool, in an introductory class at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. Canva can be used to design and create: Flyers Business Cards Presentations Social Media Graphics Logos Use Canva’s drag-and-drop feature and layouts to design, share, and print flyers, business cards, presentations, cover […]

Featured Featured

ExTRA Awards Breakfast

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA, United States

Attention employers, educators community leaders and anyone interested in the growth of Registered Apprenticeship! Join us for the Expanding Talent through Registered Apprenticeship (ExTRA) Awards breakfast on Nov. 25! The event will include: Awards for ExTRA employer partners and nominated apprentices A panel discussion from five Southern Virginia employers with successful apprenticeship programs The registration […]

Featured Featured

Wonder Community – Screen to Tree: 3D Printed Ornaments Part 1

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA, United States

In this two-part 3D printing class, members will learn the basics of 3D design using Tinkercad, an intuitive tool for creating digital models. Part one introduces members to the essentials of 3D printing technology, exploring how it works and its various applications while guiding them through their first Tinkercad projects to create Christmas ornaments. Hosted […]

Featured Featured

Wonder Community – Sublimation Open Lab

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA, United States

Members will be able to use the sublimation printer for an Open Lab workshop. Members will be responsible for bringing their own blanks (i.e., cups, glasses and shirts).  Heat presses for mugs and shirts will be available. If you need assistance in looking for acceptable, blanks please contact us for more information. Presented by Brian […]

Featured Featured

Computer Training Workshop – Intro to Excel 12.10.24

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA, United States

Welcome to the world of Microsoft Excel. In this foundation course, we will make organizing data, completing basic calculations, creating charts and graphs, and other workplace functions simple with Microsoft Excel. If you have never worked with Excel, this course will open your eyes to the possibilities. With an understanding of basic formulas, spreadsheets can […]

Featured Featured

Wonder Community – Screen to Tree: 3D Printed Ornaments Part 2

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA, United States

In part two of the 3D printing class, members will receive their 3D -printed Christmas ornaments and see their Tinkercad designs brought to life. We will watch the 3D printers in action as they print miniature benches, gaining hands-on insights into the printer process and troubleshooting tips. Hosted by Tim Holland, ATDM Precision Manufacturing Lab […]

Featured Featured

Computer Training Workshop – Intro to Canva 12.19.24

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA, United States

  Come learn how to use Canva, an online design tool, in an introductory class at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. Canva can be used to design and create: Flyers Business Cards Presentations Social Media Graphics Logos Use Canva’s drag-and-drop feature and layouts to design, share, and print flyers, business cards, presentations, cover […]