Center for Workforce Development Schedule

This comprehensive two-day training course is designed to provide managers with a fundamental understanding of key employment laws and regulations that impact the workplace. Managers will gain essential knowledge about a variety of important topics including at-will employment, anti-discrimination laws, workplace safety, employee benefits, and privacy laws. Through an exploration of laws such as Title VII, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and many others, participants will learn how these regulations affect day-to-day management decisions and practices. The course aims to equip managers with the skills to recognize and prevent legal issues, handle compliance confidently, and create a fair, safe, and compliant workplace environment. By the end of the training, managers will be better prepared to navigate the complexities of employment law and reduce the risk of legal challenges in their organizations.

Learning objectives:

• Understand how the traditional employment laws impact the employer to employee relationship
• Develop strategies on how to mitigate legal situations in the workplace
• Develop strategies on how to navigate ongoing legal situations in the workplace

Outline:

• At-Will employment
• Title VII / EEO / EEOC investigation process
• Discrimination and harassment in the workplace
• Equal Pay Act (EPA)
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
• ADA and ADAAA
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
• COBRA
• Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
• FMLA
• Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Right Act (USERRA)
• OSHA
• National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and NLRB
• Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)
• Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Genetic Information nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
• HIPAA
• Background checks and reference checks

Class Information:

• January 22 & 29, 2025
• 12:00–4:00 p.m.
• Business & Industry Center, 42 Prairie Dell Plaza, Union, MO 63084
• Room BIC 131
• COST: $500.00 per person

Excel – Intermediate

Training topics include: formatting with themes, applying cell styles, using the format
cell dialog box, creating custom number formats, customizing the page setup, using
zoom tools, editing document properties, understanding data serial numbers, entering
time information in Excel, using date functions, entering date and time calculations,
working with conditional formatting, using functions to modify text, creating conditional
functions using IF criteria, nested functions, 3-D cell reference, introducing Lookup
functions, using the Outline feature, creating subtotals, using the Quick Analysis Tool,
and more.

• January 28 & 29, 2025
• Tuesday & Wednesday from 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• $200.00
• Room 128
• ECC – Business & Industry Center – 42 Prairie Dell Plaza; Union, MO 63084

Word – Basics

This training includes topics in: Creating and Editing Business Documents, Entering Text, Navigating a Document, Using Numbered and Bulleted Lists, Creating an Envelope, Working with Print & Print Preview, Creating a Resume in a Table, Introducing and Modifying Tables, Formatting with Borders, Shading, and Styles, Sorting Data in a Table, Using Templates, Creating a Promotional Brochure, Working with Shapes, Using WordArt and Inserting Pictures, Working wit SmartArt, Formatting the Page Background, Creating Reports, Setting Custom Tab Stops, Formatting Text with Styles, Inserting Headers/Footers and Comments, Arranging Text in Multiple Columns, Inserting Captions and a Table of Figures, Using Track Changes, and so much more!

• February 4 & 5, 2025
• Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• $175.00
• Room 128
• ECC – Business & Industry Center – 42 Prairie Dell Plaza; Union, MO 63084

Building and Sustaining Trust in Teams and Organizations

This two-day training session is dedicated to exploring the crucial role of trust in building effective teams and sustainable organizations. Participants will delve into the dynamics of trust-building, understand the factors that influence trust, and learn practical strategies for nurturing and maintaining trust in various professional contexts. The training combines theoretical insights with interactive activities, aiming to equip leaders, managers, and team members with the tools necessary for fostering a culture of trust, enhancing collaboration, and driving organizational success.

• February 7 & 14, 2025
• Fridays
• 8:30 am. – 12:30 p.m.
• ECC Union Campus: 42 Prairie Dell Plaza, Union, MO, 63084-Business & Industry Center
• Room Bic 129
• COST: $500.00 per person

Word – Intermediate

This training include topics in: Introducing Mail Merge, Working with the Data Source, Conducting a Merge, Merging Envelopes and Labels, Adding Special Effects to Text, Inserting a Picture and Using Picture Effects, Inserting a Section Break and Setting up Columns, Artistic Wrapping Text Around a Picture, Inserting Cover Pages, Printing Part of Document, Formatting Text and Styles, Modifying Styles and Clearing All Formatting, Removing and Deleting Styles, Using Themes and Style Sets, Customizing Bullet and Number Formats, Using Special Characters, Navigating Long Documents, Large Tables, Creating a Table of Contents, Multiple Headers and Footers, Creating and Index, Keeping Text Together, Watermarks, and so much more.

• February 11 & 12, 2025
• Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• $175.00
• Room 128
• ECC – Business & Industry Center – 42 Prairie Dell Plaza; Union, MO 63084

Building a Better Workplace Culture

This four-day training program is designed to empower leaders and team members alike in cultivating a positive and thriving workplace culture. Participants will explore key principles, strategies, and practical tools to foster a healthy and inclusive work environment, enhancing collaboration, communication, and overall job satisfaction. Through a combination of interactive sessions, case studies, and group activities, this training aims to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to and lead the development of a better workplace culture.

• February 21, 28 & March 7 & 14, 2025
• Fridays
• 8:30 am. – 12:30 p.m.
• ECC Union Campus: Business & Industry Center : 42 Prairie Dell Plaza Drive (Map)
• Room: BIC 129
• COST: $500.00 per person

Mastering Conversations: Navigating Challenges with Skillful Communication

This comprehensive training program is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and insights needed to navigate and succeed in difficult conversations. By exploring the intricacies of challenging interactions, participants will gain a deep understanding of the factors that contribute to difficulty in conversations. The training delves into specific conversation types, the role of emotions and identity, the ‘Intent vs Impact’ framework, and the influence of stories. Participants will also learn practical strategies for effective communication, problem-solving, and dealing with unwanted behaviors, ultimately empowering them to engage in skillful communication and build constructive relationships even in challenging scenarios.

• March 21, 27 & April 4 & 11, 2025
• Fridays
• 8:30am- 12:30 pm
• ECC Union campus: Business & Industry Center: 42 Prairie Dell Plaza, Union, MO, 63084
• Room: BIC 129
• Cost: $1,000 per person

This comprehensive training delves into key aspects of effective leadership and management, covering essential topics such as distinguishing between a manager and a leader, exploring the four functions of a leader, understanding basic management styles, implementing CLEAR goal-setting strategies, conducting performance evaluations, emphasizing the significance of learning and development, identifying traits of successful leaders, mastering the art of delegation, and honing the skills to coach, develop, and mentor employees. Participants will also learn how to motivate and recognize their team members, navigate the recruitment, hiring, and disciplinary processes, address performance issues and handle difficult employees, and ultimately foster employee engagement for organizational success. This training provides a holistic approach to leadership, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective and impactful leadership in any professional setting.

Class Information:

• March 24, 31 & April 7, 14, 2025
• Mondays
• 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. each day
• ECC Business & Industry Center  42 Prairie Dell Plaza Drive, Union, MO, 63084
• Room BIC 132
• COST: $1,000.00

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Team Building Techniques for High-Performance Collaboration

This two-day training is crafted to empower participants with effective team-building techniques and strategies, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Through interactive sessions, team-building activities, and practical insights, participants will gain the skills to enhance communication, build trust, and maximize the collective potential of their teams. The training aims to equip individuals with the tools to create a cohesive and motivated team that drives success in any professional setting.

• May 2 & 9, 2025
• Fridays
• 8:30am-12:30pm
• $500.00 per person
• Room BIC 129
• ECC Union Campus – Business & Industry Center – 42 Prairie Dell Plaza; Union, MO 63084