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Five Coaching Conversations - Series
with Morgan Massie
*Class Held in Person* Sign up for this 3 Part Series!
Empower your team and drive exceptional performance with a research-based coaching model. This interactive and award-winning leadership development program has helped leaders across the globe become more effective and achieve the best results from their people. Based on the acclaimed book and facilitated by one of its authors, The Five Coaching Conversations program provides practical leadership tools to enhance coaching skills and maximize individual and team success.
Learning Objectives:
- Strengthen Leadership and Coaching Abilities: Develop a structured approach to coaching that improves communication, motivation, and delegation.
- Maximize Individual and Team Performance: Leverage coaching techniques to enhance productivity, engagement, and talent retention.
- Navigate Ambiguity and Change with Confidence: Equip yourself with tools to guide employees through uncertainty and complex decision-making.
- Enhance Virtual Leadership and Onboarding: Foster strong team dynamics and support new employees for long-term success.
Why This Matters to You:
- Improve Leadership Impact: Equip leaders with tools to coach and develop their teams effectively.
- Enhance Employee Engagement: Build a workplace culture that promotes motivation and success.
- Drive Organizational Growth: Develop talent and leadership capabilities for long-term success.
Ready to elevate your leadership skills? Register for “The Five Coaching Conversations” today!
Trainer Bio: Morgan Massie is a leadership development expert with extensive experience in coaching, talent management, and organizational effectiveness. She has helped leaders across industries refine their coaching strategies, build high-performing teams, and drive measurable results.
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Building Team Resiliency
with Emiliano Jimenez-Cornejo
In today’s demanding workplace, teams thrive or struggle largely based on the tone their leaders set. When leaders communicate with clarity, empathy, and consistency, they create the conditions for resilience and sustained performance — even under pressure. Designed for supervisors, managers, and team leaders, this interactive training provides practical tools and insights to help leaders strengthen team adaptability, engagement, and morale through intentional leadership practices.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize how leadership choices directly influence team motivation, trust, and resilience.
- Identify personal leadership patterns under stress and learn how to shift toward empowering approaches.
- Apply resilience-building strategies to sustain performance and well-being across changing workplace demands.
Why This Matters for Your Organization:
- Builds stronger, more adaptable teams capable of maintaining performance under pressure.
- Enhances leadership effectiveness and communication, reducing burnout and disengagement.
- Fosters a resilient workplace culture where employees feel supported, capable, and committed.
Ready to strengthen your leaders and build a culture of resilience? Enroll today and empower your teams to thrive through change.
Trainer Bio: Emiliano Jimenez-Cornejo is a Training Within Industry Institute Certified Instructor with expertise in leadership development and organizational resilience. He has designed and led programs that help organizations enhance trust, communication, and performance across industries, guiding leaders to turn everyday decisions into opportunities for lasting impact.
Practical Leadership Skills for Challenging Workplace Dynamics
with Laura Cootsona
*In-Person at Butte College Skyway Center* (Formerly "Transforming Workplace Drama")
Workplace drama is draining—whether it’s a difficult colleague, a critical boss, or just the daily grind, it leaves many professionals feeling stuck and reactive. This interactive 3-hour workshop offers practical strategies to shift from frustration to clarity by helping participants identify unproductive patterns and step into more empowering roles. Ideal for professionals, team members, and managers ready to increase their self-awareness, improve collaboration, and lead with greater purpose.
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Why This Matters for Your Organization:
Ready to move from workplace tension to purpose-driven leadership? Register today and discover the power of mindset transformation!
Trainer Bio:Laura Cootsona is a certified trainer for the 3 Vital Questions® and The Power of TED (The Empowerment Dynamic) frameworks. With over 30 years of experience as a management consultant—22 of them in Chico, CA—Laura empowers individuals and teams to work together more effectively and align their contributions with what matters most.
Maximizing Team Performance
with Morgan Massie
*In-Person*
Teams often struggle to reach their full potential due to misaligned expectations, unclear roles, and gaps in leadership support. This course provides practical tools to help leaders understand team dynamics, diagnose performance barriers, and create conditions that drive high-quality results. Designed for supervisors, managers, and team leads, the training equips participants to build and sustain high-performing teams.
Learning Objectives:
- Assess team performance to identify strengths, challenges, and conditions that limit results.
- Apply key success factors and adaptive leadership practices to guide teams through different stages of development.
- Strengthen team motivation and engagement by leveraging effective communication, involvement strategies, and leadership influence.
Why This Matters for Your Organization:
- Enhances team productivity by addressing performance barriers and aligning teams around shared goals.
- Improves collaboration and communication through skilled, adaptive leadership.
- Builds a culture of accountability and high performance across departments.
Ready to elevate your team’s performance and lead with greater impact? Register today and start building a stronger, more effective team environment.
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
*In Person*
Flagger Certification
*Class Held In-Person*
Proper traffic control is essential for maintaining safety in work zones. This 4-hour training course provides hands-on instruction and foundational knowledge in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD). Participants will learn industry standards, best practices, and key techniques to ensure safe and effective flagging operations.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand Flagging Standards and Guidelines: Learn the responsibilities and importance of professional flaggers.
- Master Key Traffic Control Components: Gain insights into temporary traffic control (TTC) zones and proper flagger station locations.
- Utilize Flagging Equipment and Signals Effectively: Develop proficiency in handling flagging tools and executing correct signals.
- Implement Safe Practices in Work Zones: Apply best practices for installation, removal of signs, and managing typical flagging situations.
Why This Matters to You:
- Enhance Work Zone Safety: Reduce risks and improve traffic management efficiency.
- Ensure Compliance: Meet regulatory standards set by CA MUTCD for flagging operations.
- Improve Workforce Readiness: Equip employees with essential skills for safe and effective traffic control.
Pass Exam & Become Flagger Certified with the Receipt of a Card.
Register today!
ETP member contact: etp@butte.edu
First Aid/CPR
**THIS CLASS IS NOT COVERED BY ETP**
*In Person*
Emergencies can happen anytime, and having the right skills can make all the difference. This First Aid & CPR course equips participants with the knowledge and hands-on training needed to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies effectively. From high-quality chest compressions to AED usage, this course ensures you are prepared to take action when it matters most.
Learning Objectives:
- Perform High-Quality CPR: Learn proper chest compression techniques for adults and children.
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Understand the AHA Chain of Survival: Recognize critical steps to improve survival rates.
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Utilize an AED Effectively: Gain confidence in using an automated external defibrillator.
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Deliver Effective Ventilations: Use barrier devices to provide safe and efficient rescue breaths.
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Work as a Team in Multirescuer Scenarios: Develop coordination and effectiveness in CPR situations.
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Relieve Airway Obstructions: Learn techniques to assist choking individuals and clear blocked airways.
Why This Matters to You:
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Increase Workplace Safety: Equip employees with essential life-saving skills.
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Ensure Quick Emergency Response: Reduce response time in critical situations.
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Boost Confidence and Readiness: Empower individuals to act decisively in medical emergencies.
OSHA 10 Certification - Series
with John Dahlgren
*Class Held In-Person* Sign up for this 2 PART SERIES!
Workplace safety starts with understanding OSHA standards, regulations, and responsibilities. This OSHA 10-hour training provides a foundational introduction to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, helping participants recognize workplace hazards, understand compliance requirements, and promote a culture of safety. This course is ideal for entry-level workers and employees who need a solid understanding of OSHA policies, inspections, and safety procedures.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand OSHA Standards – Learn the roles, rights, and responsibilities of employers and employees in workplace safety.
- Identify Key Regulations – Explore California Code of Regulations (CCR) and Codes of Federal Regulations (CFR) to ensure compliance.
- Navigate Inspections & Compliance – Understand how OSHA inspections are conducted and where to access safety resources.
Why This Matters to You:
- Ensure Compliance – Stay up to date with OSHA, CCR, and CFR regulations to avoid penalties.
- Reduce Workplace Incidents – Identify and mitigate common safety risks before they become hazards.
- Build a Strong Safety Culture – Equip employees with the knowledge to maintain a safe work environment.
Ready to strengthen your workplace safety foundation? Register today and take the first step in OSHA compliance!
Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience in manufacturing, construction, and workplace safety. As a certified OSHA Outreach Trainer, he specializes in OSHA 10- and 30-hour training, NFPA 70E Arc Flash, and regulatory compliance to help organizations build safer work environments.
ETP Members Contact: etp@butte.edu
OSHA 30 Certification - Series
with John Dahlgren
Day 1: 7:30am - 12:30pm
Day 2 thru 4: 7:30am - 4:30pm
*Class Held In-Person* Sign up for this 4 Part Series!
A strong safety culture is essential for reducing workplace risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This OSHA 30-hour training provides in-depth knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, policies, and procedures, equipping safety professionals with the tools to create safer work environments. Designed for safety directors, forepersons, and field supervisors, this course covers workplace hazards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance to help organizations meet both California (CCR) and Federal (CFR) safety standards.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand OSHA Standards – Learn the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in workplace safety.
- Identify and Mitigate Workplace Hazards – Gain expertise in scaffolding, bloodborne pathogens, lockout/tagout procedures, machine guarding, and industrial hygiene.
- Navigate Inspections & Compliance – Examine OSHA inspections, regulatory codes, and strategies for safety plan design and implementation.
Why This Matters to You:
- Ensure Compliance – Avoid fines and violations by staying up to date with OSHA, CCR, and CFR regulations.
- Reduce Workplace Hazards – Minimize risks through proven safety procedures and proactive hazard identification.
- Strengthen Safety Culture – Empower safety leaders to implement best practices and create safer work environments.
Ready to enhance workplace safety? Register today and equip your team with the knowledge to prevent hazards and ensure compliance!
Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience in manufacturing, construction, and workplace safety. As a certified OSHA Outreach Trainer, he specializes in OSHA 10- and 30-hour training, NFPA 70E Arc Flash, and regulatory compliance to help organizations build safer work environments.
ETP members contact: etp@butte.ed