Palo Alto, CA -- Members of the community and local business are invited to participate in an Accelerated Degree Program being offered through the City of Palo Alto.

"A better educated workforce is an asset to the City, and if space is available for residents as well, then it's a win-win for all of us," says Training and Development Manager Charlotte Carlson. "The class will focus on communicating in groups, since today's organizations are much more team-focused," adds Carlson.

The course is called Group Discussion and Meeting Management and the class meets Tuesday and Thursday, from 4 pm to 7:40 pm at the Cubblerley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, Room H-5. The class runs eight weeks, from January 28 through March 25.

The class is interactive, using discussion, small group projects and individual assignments. The class is a cooperative program between Foothill College and the City of Palo Alto. For more information, fees and registration details, contact Melody Vega at the City of Palo Alto at 329-2126.

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