How do I use this website?

For non-degree seeking students:  All classes and programs listed in the Community and Continuing Education Connections site are for personal and professional development.  If you are seeking credit courses, or a technical or associates degree please visit our main website at www.fhtc.edu or call 620-343-4600.  These courses are not eligible for financial aid nor are they eligible to be transferred to any Kansas Regents Institution degree program.

Browse our catalog online: Click on courses on the menu bar to the left. Browse by content area, or search by title, instructor, or dates. Full course descriptions, teacher biographies, directions, and other pertinent course information can be accessed by clicking on the dark green links.

Request a printed catalog: Send your name and address to abecker@fhtc.edu with the subject line: catalog request. Or, call Amy at 341-1392 to make your request.

Sign in: If you are new to our site, you will need to create a new student profile. Creating a profile will provide you with your own personal, password-protected account. Having an account will allow you to register online and track your course selections. Click on "sign in" on the menu bar to the left and follow the prompts.

Items in blue are required information. Please choose a login that you will remember easily. The demographic information is optional, and is used by the School strictly for planning and statistical purposes. You will receive a copy of your profile via email.

After you have created a student profile (and on subsequent visits when you sign in), you will notice additional menu options that will allow you to edit your profile, check your current registrations, and view your transactions.

Register Online: Browse through the catalog and click the boxes next to the classes that you are interested in; then add them to your shopping cart. Follow the directions to complete your registration at our secured site with your credit card. You will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours.

Can I register a friend or family member? For some lectures and trips, you can register a guest at the same time that you register yourself. When registering for these events, you will be prompted for how many spaces you want. For all other courses, your friend or family member must create their own account and register with their own profile.

Contact us for more information: If you have any questions about using this site, please don't hesitate to contact us, by email or by calling 620-343-4600 ext. 1300 or ext. 1392.

When do classes meet?

FHTC Community Connections offers four terms each year: the fall term runs from September through November; the winter term runs from December through February; the spring term runs from March through May; and the summer term runs from June through August.

Classes meet for as few as one or as many as sixteen sessions. Most classes meet during the evenings or weekends, but there are classes and trips that meet during weekdays. Class days, dates, and times are specified in the course descriptions and printed on email confirmations.

What holidays does FHTC observe?

FHTC is closed for all Federal holidays except Columbus day. Classes WILL meet on Columbus Day and Halloween.  Specifics about scheduling are included with each course description.

Where do classes meet?

Most classes meet at the FHTC main campus or the annex located at Sauder Custom Frabication Inc.  Maps and directions to each class are located under class locations.  To get directions please call 800-711-6947.

Some classes meet offsite at private businesses, instructors' homes, or rental locations in and around Emporia. Class locations and directions will be noted in the course description and on your confirmation.

Who is eligible to take classes at the FHTC Business & Industry Training Center?

We welcome people from all communities and of any race, color, sexual orientation, religion, and national or ethnic orientation. Classes are open to people of high-school age and older, unless otherwise indicated in the course description.

When can I sign up?

Registration times vary and are listed with each course/class. Many classes fill quickly, so we encourage you to register early.

What are your policies for payment of fees?

Full tuition must accompany your registration. Payment may be made by check, money order, cash, Mastercard, or Visa.

Is there a registration fee?

There is a $5 registration fee due once per person per term. This fee is not refundable.

How do I register?

On the internet: You can register for FHTC Business & Industry classes by clicking on the "sign in" link at left. Then click on the "courses" link to browse through our catalog. When you find classes that you want to take, add them to your shopping cart and then complete your order via our secure server.

By mail: Mail your completed registration form with check or money order to: FHTC B&I Center, 3301 W. 18th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801

By fax (620-343-4610): Fax the completed registration form with your Visa or Mastercard information, 24 hours every day.

In person: You may register in person at main campus anytime between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM during regular business working days.  Please call 800-711-6947 if you need special arrangements.

Our office is on the first floor, to the right of the lobby.

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Can I sign up a friend or family member?

You may pay for a guest to join you on a trip or at a single session lecture, but for any other course you will need to complete a separate registration for each person. When registering online, each person must have a student profile. If you are registering by mail or fax, complete separate registration forms for each person.

Can I purchase gift certificates?

Yes. Share the magic of lifelong learning! Purchase a gift certificate for a specific class or for a dollar amount that can be applied to a class of the recipient’s choice.  Email abecker@fhtc.edu for more details.

How will I know if I get into a class?

If you register yourself online, you will be able to see whether there is still space available in a class. Once you complete the necessary payment information, you are registered. You will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours.

If you provide an email address when you register by mail or fax, you will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours after we process your registration. If you do not have email but would like a confirmation, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your registration.

What happens if a course is full?

If the course you select is full, you can request to be placed on a waiting list. If you paid by credit card, your account will not be charged. If you paid with separate checks for each course, your check will not be deposited. If you paid with one check for more than one class, you will have credit in your account.

If space opens up in the class, we will advise you.

Can a class be canceled because of low enrollment?

In most cases we require at least four students for a class to run. If we have to cancel a class due to low enrollment, we will notify you at least two days before the class is scheduled to begin. If you need more notice, we suggest you call or email the office to check enrollment.

If we have to cancel your class, you can request a full refund of your tuition or transfer to another course of your choice, space permitting.

What if I cannot attend a course as planned?

If you need to withdraw from a class and notify us at least five business days before the class starts, you will receive a credit or refund of the course fee less an administrative fee of $5. If you notify us fewer than five days before the class starts, and we are able to fill your spot from a waiting list, you will receive a credit or refund of one-half of the course fee.

The $5 registration fee is not refundable. A credit is valid for three years from the date of issuance.

No refunds will be made once a class has started, but you may request to be transferred to another class if space is available.

Are your classes handicapped accessible?

The FHTC Business & Industry Center is committed to making its classes accessible whenever possible. For questions about accessibility please call or email our office. If we are not able to accommodate your accessibility needs, we will refund your payment.

Where do I park?

During evening hours parking is available in the lighted parking lots around each campus site.  Access is through the main doors of each site, and side doors will be locked.  During day time hours,  all campus doors are readily accessible. 

If you are going on an trip, you will meet the bus at the designated area as stated in your class enrollment.

What happens in case of inclement weather?

For announcements of school closings due to inclement weather, please check our website, call (620) 343-4600, or listen to KVOE 1400AM. FHTC will not issue refunds for classes that have been postponed due to inclement weather or other circumstances beyond our control. We will make every effort to reschedule such classes.

Can I make up missed classes?

Students may not make up absences by attending classes other than their own.

If a class session is postponed by an instructor or due to extreme weather, a make-up will be scheduled. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled class, please email us in advance and we will arrange to give you a credit for the missed class.

What if I am not satisfied with a class?

We are proud of the quality of our programs. If you are not satisfied with a class, please contact us immediately and we will do everything within our power to address your concerns.