You can check out the "Stairway to Scala Applied" training course outline and testimonials (and register) here:

http://www.artima.com/shop/stairway_to_scala

For more information one what Dick and Bill are up to, check out Escalate Software:

http://www.escalatesoft.com/

The Computer History Museum is a great venue for learning. You can prepare your skills for the future in the Scala class while surrounded by fascinating artifacts from the past at the museum:

http://www.computerhistory.org/