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Training topics include: introducing Excel (2016), entering and editing data, formatting cells, with with numbers and dates, using AutoFill, worksheet calculations, rearranging data
in a worksheet, managing multiple worksheets, using function in formulas,
understanding relative and absolute cell references, defining names for cells and
ranges, creating charts to compare data, working with chart tools, move, size, and edit charts, add images to worksheet, use conditional formatting, using templates, importing and exporting data, adjust view options for large worksheets, sort and filter to
organize data, perform advanced calculations, controlling data entry with data validations, creating tables, and more.

• September 8 & 11, 2025
• Monday & Thursday
• 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
• Location: Business & Industry Center: 42 Prairie Dell Plaza, Union, MO, 63084
• Room: BIC 128
• Cost: $250.00 per person

Student will cover content of mandatory topics such as Introduction to the NEC and Definitions.  Participants will then be able to choose from a variety of other NEC topics they find of interest. Some examples include: Boxes & Enclosures, Cables, Single Family Dwellings, Commercial Locations, Industrial Locations, and Hazardous Locations.  Depending upon the class size and interests, participants may work in teams or individually.

• September 9, 2025
• Tuesday only
• 8am-3pm
• Location: Business & Industry Center: 42 Prairie Dell Plaza, Union, MO, 63084
• Room: Welding Classroom: BIC 129
• Cost: $350.00 per person

Student will cover content of mandatory topics such as Introduction to the NEC and Definitions.  Participants will then be able to choose from a variety of other NEC topics they find of interest. Some examples include: Boxes & Enclosures, Cables, Single Family Dwellings, Commercial Locations, Industrial Locations, and Hazardous Locations.  Depending upon the class size and interests, participants may work in teams or individually.

• September 10, 2025
• Wednesday only
• 8am-3pm
• Location: Business & Industry Center: 42 Prairie Dell Plaza, Union, MO, 63084
• Room: Welding Classroom: BIC 129
• Cost: $350.00 per person

Facilitating group discussions and collaborative projects can be challenging. A facilitator plays a key role in ensuring that all participants are engaged, contributing their best, and feel respected and valued. Beyond strong communication skills, an effective facilitator must be able to navigate group dynamics, manage conflicts, steer challenging conversations, and help the group reach meaningful outcomes. While it’s not always easy, this course will equip you with practical tools and techniques to become a confident and capable facilitator.

• Scope of a meeting and facilitation
• Meeting needs
• Communication skills
• Being Assertive
• Listening Skills
• Presenting a clear message with confidence and influence
• Non verbal language
• Reading the room
• Getting the attention of those attending the meeting
• Improvising and thinking on your feet
• Dealing with difficult people

• Training Date: September 10, 2025
• Wednesday
• Training Time: 12pm-4pm
• Location: ECC Business & Industry Center: 42 Prairie Dell Plaza, Union, MO, 63084
• Room: BIC 129
• Cost: $250.00 per person

The Basic Hydraulics class is a combination of lecture and hands-on learning.  Participants will participate in short lectures introducing the basic concepts of fluid power, and hydraulic fundamentals.  The majority of the course will be utilizing the basic hydraulics hands-on learning system along with a multimedia (computer based) curriculum.  Topics, depending on time availability, will include:  Hydraulic Power Systems, Basic Hydraulic Circuits, Principles of Hydraulic Pressure and Flow, Hydraulic Speed Control, and Pressure Control Circuits.  Participants may also complete a locating information exercise on reading fluid power schematic symbols.  The schematic symbol reading exercise may also be included in the Basic Pneumatics class.

• September 16, 2025
• Tuesday only
• 8am-3pm
• Location: Business & Industry Center: 42 Prairie Dell Plaza, Union, MO, 63084
• Room: Welding Classroom: BIC 131
• Cost: $500.00 per person

The Basic Hydraulics class is a combination of lecture and hands-on learning.  Participants will participate in short lectures introducing the basic concepts of fluid power, and hydraulic fundamentals.  The majority of the course will be utilizing the basic hydraulics hands-on learning system along with a multimedia (computer based) curriculum.  Topics, depending on time availability, will include:  Hydraulic Power Systems, Basic Hydraulic Circuits, Principles of Hydraulic Pressure and Flow, Hydraulic Speed Control, and Pressure Control Circuits.  Participants may also complete a locating information exercise on reading fluid power schematic symbols.  The schematic symbol reading exercise may also be included in the Basic Pneumatics class.

• September 17, 2025
• Wednesday only
• 8am-3pm
• Location: Business & Industry Center: 42 Prairie Dell Plaza, Union, MO, 63084
• Room: Welding Classroom: BIC 131
• Cost: $500.00 per person

The CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) course, offered by APICS, focuses on equipping professional with the knowledge and skills needed for effective production and inventory management within a global supply chain. It covers essential areas like demand management, inventory control, and production planning, and is ideal for those working in or aspiring to roles in these fields. The certification demonstrates expertise in internal operations and is recognized globally. 

• September 17-November 12, 2025
• Wednesdays ONLY
• 8:00am-4:00pm
• Location: ECC Business & Industry Center, 42 Prairie Dell Plaza, Union, MO, 63084
• Room: BIC 129
• Cost: $5,000.00 per person
  • cost includes CPIM Learning Systems, Exam, 2nd Chance Exam & one year membership

ANY LATE REGISTRATIONS (AFTER AUG. 29TH) WILL RESULT IN AN EXTRA $350.00 FEE TO EXPEDIATE TRAINING MATERIALS

OSHA 10 General Industry Certification will cover topics over general safety information, cranes & rigging, fall protection, health provisions, hazards, electrical safety, scaffolds & ladders, and much more. Attendees will walk away with an OSHA 10 Certification Card.

• • September 17 & 18, 2025
  • Wednesday & Thursday
  • 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
  • Location: Business & Industry Center: 42 Prairie Dell Plaza, Union, MO, 63084
  • Room: Welding Classroom: BIC 129
  • Cost: $350.00 per person

The Basic Hydraulics class is a combination of lecture and hands-on learning.  Participants will participate in short lectures introducing the basic concepts of fluid power, and hydraulic fundamentals.  The majority of the course will be utilizing the basic hydraulics hands-on learning system along with a multimedia (computer based) curriculum.  Topics, depending on time availability, will include:  Hydraulic Power Systems, Basic Hydraulic Circuits, Principles of Hydraulic Pressure and Flow, Hydraulic Speed Control, and Pressure Control Circuits.  Participants may also complete a locating information exercise on reading fluid power schematic symbols.  The schematic symbol reading exercise may also be included in the Basic Pneumatics class.

• September 18, 2025
• Wednesday only
• 8am-3pm
• Location: Business & Industry Center: 42 Prairie Dell Plaza, Union, MO, 63084
• Room: Welding Classroom: BIC 131
• Cost: $500.00 per person

Training Excel (2016) 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, and more.

• September 22-24, 2025
• Monday-Wednesday
• 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Location: Business & Industry Center: 42 Prairie Dell Plaza, Union, MO, 63084
• Room: BIC 128
• Cost: $250.00 per person