Classes and training

Classes and training

The KMC American Red Cross will hold Community Level CPR/First Aid/AED trainings from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Nov. 7 and Nov. 21. Additionally, a babysitter training class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. This course is recommended for young adults ages 11 to 15. All classes are held at the Ramstein Red Cross Office. Interested individuals can register and pre-pay at any of the three local Red Cross offices. Cost includes books and materials. Contact the Ramstein Red Cross Office at redcross@ramstein.af.mil or 480-2171 or 06371-47-2171.

U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern’s FMWR Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program offers “Making Your Money Work for You” at 9 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month in Bldg. 2923 on Pulaski Barracks. This class covers all aspects of money management including principles of personal finance, financial goals, preparing a budget, credit management, banking, savings, investments, insurance, high dollar purchases and consumer rights. To register, call 493-4151 or 0631-3406-4151.

U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern’s FMWR Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program offers “Managing Your Assets” at 9 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month in Bldg. 2923 on Pulaski Barracks. This class shows students how to make a budget and manage their checkbooks. To register, call 493-4151 or 0631-3406-4151.

The USAG Kaiserslautern Army Community Service can help you be “Career Ready” at 1 p.m. Oct. 29. Have your resume ready. Practice interviewing and other job hunting skills and learn to stand out from the crowd at the Nov. 5 job fair. For more information, call 493-4187 or 0631-3406-4187 or e-mail Jacqueline.boone@eur.army.mil. Visit www.mwrgermany.com for more information.

The Kaiserslautern County Adult Education School will start a German for beginners class from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at Münchhofschule in Hochspeyer. The class lasts 15 weeks and costs €66. For more information, call Herta Hahn at 06305-994440.
SKIESUnlimited and the Kaisers-lautern Library at Landstuhl will offer “Introduction to Newspaper” class for youth in sixth to eighth grade. This six week class will introduce students to topics such as news and sports writing, editing and newspaper composition and layout. The class costs $15 and will be held Mondays beginning Oct. 19. For more information, visit www.mwrgermany.com or call Central
Enrollment at 493-4516 or 0631-3406-4516.

The Kaiserslautern Transition Center will host a preretirement briefing from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 12 in Bldg. 3245 on Kleber Kaserne. At least once prior to retirement, Soldiers and their family members should attend this briefing. To register, call 483-7071 or 0631-3406-7071.

The Kaiserslautern Transition Center hosts a briefing on Career
Status Bonus Wednesday in Bldg. 3245 on Kleber Kaserne. This class is for Soldiers who reach the 15-year mark and are eligible for a $30,000 bonus. To register, call 483-7071 or 0631-411-7071.

The Kaiserslautern Transition Center hosts a pre-separation briefing from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 3 in Bldg. 3245 on Kleber Kaserne. Soldiers are required to take this presentation at least 90 days prior to separating (not retiring) from the Army.  This briefing informs Soldiers about the process required to separate from the Army. To register, call 483-7071 or 0631-411-7071.

The Kaiserslautern’s Army Career and Alumni Program Office hosts pre-
separation briefings from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday in Room 207,
Bldg. 3245 on Kleber Kaserne. Soldiers must attend a briefing no later than 90 days prior to separating from the Army.
Retired Soldiers and their spouses are entitled to ACAP assistance for life. For more information or to make an appointment, call 483-7089 or 0631-411-7089.