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Acting Instruction

Programs that provide classes or individual lessons for people who want to learn or perfect their ability to portray a variety of characters on stage or in film or television productions or commercials.

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Arts and Crafts Instruction

Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their skills and techniques in any of a variety of visual art forms or crafts.

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Computer Literacy Training Programs

Programs that provide instruction for individuals of all ages who want to learn about or perfect their skills in using computers, computer-related hardware and specific home and business applications including word processing, spreadsheet development, presentation development, database management, electronic publishing and image processing. Included are both introductory classes for people unfamiliar with computers and the Internet and more advanced courses, as well as programs that provide instruction in the use of related technology such as smartphones and social media. Instruction may focus on publishing tools such as blogs, video logs (vlogs), photo sharing, podcasting or wikis.

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Cooking Classes

Programs that provide instruction, demonstrations and special programs in the culinary arts for individuals of all ages who want to become proficient in the selection and preparation of any of a number dishes that are representative of different cuisines. Included are programs aimed at teaching low income people how to cook nutritious meals from fresh ingredients at a cost much cheaper than pre-packaged meals.

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Dance Instruction

Programs that provide classes or individual lessons for people who want to learn or perfect their skills, grace, rhythm, coordination and individual expression when executing or participating in any of a number of different dance forms.

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Do It Yourself Instruction

Programs that provide classes, individualized instruction or other opportunities for hobbyists or other amateurs who want to learn or perfect their skills in a trade or craft such as cabinetry, carpentry, masonry, auto mechanics, painting, plastering, or furniture refinishing, which enables them to do their own construction or repairs without assistance from paid professionals.

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Driver Training

Programs that provide behind the wheel instruction for individuals who want to learn to drive a motor vehicle including automobiles, commercial vehicles, off-road vehicles, tractors and other farm equipment.

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Firearm Training

Programs that provide instruction for people who want to learn to use a rifle, shotgun, automatic, revolver or other legally-owned firearm.

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Flying Lessons

Programs that provide classes or individual lessons for people who want to learn to fly an airplane or helicopter.

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Language Instruction

Programs that provide classes or individual instruction for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in another language. Included are programs that offer instruction in languages other than English or French (often referred to as foreign languages), indigenous languages (languages of the peoples native to North America), heritage languages (languages to which an individual has a cultural connection) which may also be indigenous or foreign languages depending on the community context, and languages that are at risk for extinction and need to be preserved to pass them along to future generations.

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Music Instruction

Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in music composition and/or performance.

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Needlecraft Instruction

Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or improve their ability to design, make and finish garments and craft items utilizing a wide variety of construction techniques.

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Public Speaking

Programs that teach people the art of public speaking, oratory, debating or other forms of public address and provide opportunities for them to practice their skills.

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Writing Instruction

Programs that provide classes, individualized instruction or other opportunities for people who want to develop or perfect their writing skills. Included are classes that address basic craft and technique as well as those that focus on writing in plain language or writing fiction, poetry, plays, screenplays, journals, business correspondence, reports and other specializations.

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The above terms and definitions are part of the Taxonomy of Human Services, used here by permission of INFO LINE of Los Angeles.