It’s easier than ever to receive an education from North Platte Community College. That’s because NPCC is increasing the number of night classes it typically offers in an attempt to work around people’s busy lives.

“For the most part, Mid-Plains Community College is about the ‘As’ – accessibility and affordability,” said Chuck Salestrom, area associate vice president of public information and marketing for MPCC. “Classes, both academic transfer and technical, taught at night are a viable option to learning for the love of learning or the completion of a degree or certificate.”

A variety of night classes for academic credit are available. They include those in the accounting, arts, business, chemistry, computer science, education, medical laboratory and information technology fields among many others.

Emergency medical personnel have the chance to learn about patient assessment, airway management and ventilation, instructor training and emergency medical technician skills.

Fire prevention and investigation and Hazmat awareness and operations are some of the things discussed during fire science technology night classes.

Classes for the technical trades are also offered. They include training in refrigeration and air conditioning, automotive preventive maintenance and minor repair, welding and auto body painting and refinishing.

Introduction to coaching, power sculpting and prevention and care of athletic injuries are among the physical education classes featured.

Numerous hobby classes such as furniture upholstering, furniture repair and cabinet making are also available.

Many of the night classes start Jan. 12 and run through April or May. Sessions last approximately three hours. Scholarships and tuition waivers may still be available for those who qualify, and people 62 or older can take advantage of a senior discount.

Registration can be done online at mpcc.edu, or by calling 800-658-4308 ext. 3774.