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WED Spring 2008 Schedule

Spring 2008 Schedule
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Casino Dealer Training Ivy Tech Community College is the primary provider in the Midwest for students who want to join the gaming industry as casino dealers. We offer training in blackjack, dice, roulette, and various poker (Carnival) games. Classes are held all-year-round.

In the past ten years, we have trained over 3900 dealers who are currently working in the exciting gaming industry. This statistic represents a 90% placement rate. Many of our qualified dealers are holding supervisory positions within the casino industry. Classes are held mornings and evenings Mondays through Thursdays. Contact Pam Shelhart or Karen Orosz at (219) 981-4402 for more information about the program.

Craps Training This course emphasizes the fundamentals of dealing the game of craps. The student will learn the art of dice handling; cheque cutting; call bets, procedures, accuracy and game speed. Prerequisites; requires the development of quick mental multiplication and game speed. Date: TBA Time: TBA Location: TBA Fee: TBA
Roulette Monday through Thursday with 8 registered students 90 hours - TBA
Blackjack/Carnival Games This course emphasizes the fundamentals of dealing the game of blackjack. The student will learn the art of cheque handling, how to cut cheques, and how to riffle and deliver cards. Procedure, accuracy and game speed will be emphasized to prepare the student for a successful outcome at a casino audition. The carnival games will include: Caribbean Draw, Caribbean Stud, Let It Ride Poker, Spanish 21, Texas Hold 'Em Bonus Poker, Three-Five-Seven (3-5-7) Poker, Three Card Poker, Twenty-one plus Three (21 plus 3), and an introduction to Pai Gow Poker. Date: September 24, 2007 - November 16, 2007 (NOTE: This time range includes the carnies) Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm or 5:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Gary Campus Fee: $699.

Blackjack and craps classes have been approved by the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans eligible for GI Bill educational benefits. Veterans should call (888) 442-4551 to determine eligibility.

Workforce & Economic
Development
1-888-IVY-LINE Bill Thon
Executive Director
fthon@ivytech.edu
219-981-4828 Mark R. Lewers
Manager, Workforce Certification
mlewers@ivytech.edu
219-981-4442 Brenda A. Cole
Coordinator of Workforce Certification Center
bcole@ivytech.edu
219-476-4700 Josephine M. Blockson
Continuing Education Coordinator
jblockso@ivytech.edu
219-981-4430 Marcos Rodriquez Jr.
Apprenticeship Enrollment Manager
mrodriqu@ivytech.edu
219-981-4948 Karen Orosz
Manager
korosz@ivytech.edu
219-981-4897 Terry L. Smith
Manager
tlsmith@ivytech.edu
219-981-4445 Frances Vega
Multicultural Outreach Director
fvega@ivytech.edu
219-981-4957 Pamela J. Shelhart
Administrative Secretary
pshelhar@ivytech.edu
219-981-4402

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