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9/15 | 8:30 am - 11 :30 am | Managing Priorities

Balancing multiple tasks and shifting priorities can be overwhelming. This training provides practical strategies to identify workload priorities, set clear goals, and adapt to changes effectively. Learn how to establish systems for tracking progress and develop decision-making strategies that keep you on track, even in dynamic work environments.

10/28 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | Super Worker to Super Leader

The transition from a high-performing individual contributor to an effective leader can be challenging. Many professionals struggle with shifting from doing the work themselves to inspiring, guiding, and empowering a team. This dynamic and interactive 3-hour workshop provides practical tools to help aspiring and current leaders develop essential leadership skills and confidently step into their leadership roles.

10/20, 11/3 & 11/17 | 9 am - 12 pm | Five Coaching Conversations - 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.

11/5 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | Understanding Personalities "Colors"

Navigating diverse perspectives and communication styles can lead to misunderstandings and workplace challenges. This training introduces the PACE® Palette, a dynamic personality temperament tool that helps individuals recognize and appreciate different communication styles. Designed for professionals at all levels, this course fosters stronger workplace relationships by promoting self-awareness, adaptability, and more effective communication.

ETP Members Contact: etp@butte.edu

*Class Held In-Person*

Balancing multiple tasks and shifting priorities can be overwhelming. This training provides practical strategies to identify workload priorities, set clear goals, and adapt to changes effectively. Learn how to establish systems for tracking progress and develop decision-making strategies that keep you on track, even in dynamic work environments.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify workload priorities and align them with key goals.
• Establish a system to track and verify goal achievement.
• Develop decision-making strategies to navigate shifting priorities and changes.

Why This Matters to You:

• Increase efficiency by ensuring tasks are prioritized effectively.
• Enhance decision-making to adapt to changes with confidence.
• Improve productivity by managing multiple priorities seamlessly.

Ready to take control of your workload? Register today and boost your efficiency and effectiveness!

Trainer Bio: Dr. Joc Clark has over 25 years of experience in leadership and organizational change, specializing in strengths-based leadership and coaching. With a PhD in Leadership & Change Management and an MEd in Organizational Development, Joc helps professionals develop practical strategies to enhance productivity and achieve their goals.

ETP Members Contact: etp@butte.edu

*Trainig Held In-Person* Sign up for this 4 PART SERIES

Efficient fluid and pneumatic systems are essential for maintaining operational performance across various industries. This training, led by a certified Amatrol Systems Advanced Manufacturing instructor, provides a balanced approach to theory and hands-on application. Designed for professionals in manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance, this course equips participants with the skills needed to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain fluid and pneumatic systems effectively.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamental principles of fluid and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot common issues to improve system reliability.
• Perform routine maintenance to optimize performance and prevent failures.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Reduce downtime with effective troubleshooting and maintenance techniques.
• Improve system efficiency and equipment longevity.
• Enhance workforce skills to support advanced manufacturing operations.

Ready to strengthen your expertise in fluid and pneumatic systems? Enroll today and gain practical, industry-relevant skills!

Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren is a certified Amatrol Systems Advanced Manufacturing instructor with over 25 years of industry experience. He specializes in workforce training, advanced manufacturing, and safety programs, including OSHA and lean methodologies.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

*Class Held In-Person* Laptops Provided Sign up for this 3 Part Series!

Managing complex workbooks and optimizing data organization is essential for efficiency and accuracy. This course equips professionals with advanced Excel skills, including formatting techniques, data management strategies, and collaborative features to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.

Learning Objectives:

• Optimize Workbook and Worksheet Management: Freeze panes, split worksheets, manage multiple sheets, and navigate linked workbooks with ease.
• Enhance Data Organization and Formatting: Apply custom number formats, modify themes, merge cells, transpose data, and incorporate backgrounds and watermarks.
• Streamline Data Analysis and Structure: Use outlines, subtotals, sorting, filtering, and structured tables to organize and summarize data efficiently.
• Improve Collaboration and Documentation: Track changes, protect worksheets, add comments, and share workbooks while maintaining data integrity.

Why This Matters to You:

• Boost Efficiency: Automate and streamline data organization for increased productivity.
• Enhance Collaboration: Utilize Excel’s sharing features to improve teamwork and version control.
• Improve Data Accuracy: Implement structured tools and auditing features to maintain consistency and reliability.

Ready to expand your Excel proficiency? Register for “Microsoft Excel Intermediate Training” today!

Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience and teaches in the Butte College Drafting Technology and Engineering programs. He specializes in Excel training and workforce development, helping professionals refine their data management and reporting skills for improved efficiency and collaboration.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu 

*Training Held In-Person* Sign up for our 3 PART SERIES!

Workplace conflict can significantly impact productivity, morale, communication, and employee retention when left unresolved. This interactive three-part series provides practical, research-based tools to help employees better understand conflict, improve communication, and navigate difficult conversations with greater confidence and effectiveness. Designed for employees, supervisors, managers, and team leaders at all levels, this training equips participants with actionable strategies to strengthen collaboration and create healthier workplace dynamics.

Learning Objectives:

• Apply practical communication strategies to navigate difficult workplace conversations.
• Increase self-awareness and understand how personal behaviors impact team dynamics.
• Utilize proven frameworks to reduce conflict, strengthen collaboration, and improve workplace relationships.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Reduce workplace tension, misunderstandings, and communication breakdowns.
• Improve employee engagement, collaboration, and team morale.
• Strengthen retention and productivity through healthier workplace relationships.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

*Class Held In-Person*

Great leaders understand their strengths and use them to inspire, motivate, and drive their teams forward. This course helps participants identify their unique leadership strengths, apply them effectively, and foster collaboration for greater team success. Designed for professionals at all levels, this training provides valuable insights into leveraging personal strengths to maximize leadership impact.

Learning Objections:

• Identify and validate your top five leadership strengths.
• Develop strategies to optimize strengths for greater influence and effectiveness.
• Leverage complementary strengths within teams to enhance collaboration.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Improve leadership effectiveness by maximizing individual strengths.
• Strengthen team dynamics through collaboration and trust.
• Enhance communication and engagement for higher productivity.

Ready to unlock your leadership potential? Register today and take the next step in your leadership journey!

Trainer Bio: Dr. Joc Clark has over 25 years of experience in leadership and organizational change, specializing in strengths-based leadership and coaching. He holds a PhD in Leadership & Change Management and an MEd in Organizational Development, using experiential methods to drive collaboration and transformation.

EPT members contact: etp@butte.edu

*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

Are you looking for a rewarding career with excellent pay? Were you impacted by the Camp Fire? You may be eligible for this free, grant-funded training opportunity.

About the Training Program

Pre-Inspectors are the first line of defense between the power grid and the vegetation that threatens it. They work in the field assessing the risk that trees and other vegetation pose to electrical infrastructure, helping prevent service outages and reducing the risk of wildfires caused by contact between power lines and trees. It is demanding, meaningful work that plays a critical role in keeping communities safe and the lights on.

This 72-hour workforce training program prepares you for that role. You will learn to identify tree species and understand how their characteristics, growth rates, and defects affect the risk they pose to utility lines. You will conduct formal tree risk assessments, develop work prescriptions that guide line-clearance crews, apply California compliance requirements, and communicate effectively with customers and utility stakeholders throughout the process.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must commit to attending and actively participating in the full duration of the training program.
• Participants must be physically capable of walking long distances, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, driving for extended periods, and performing field inspections on uneven terrain.
• Designed for individuals seeking employment in the utility vegetation management industry, including those entering the workforce, transitioning careers, or returning to the industry after time away.
• Must be willing to pursue a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) or a Class B CDL with an Air Brakes endorsement.
• Participation in required grant-funded program surveys is mandatory.

How to Apply

Space in this program is limited. Click “Add to Waiting List” below to get started. Once you submit your information, you will receive an email from our office with a formal application.

We will review your application and may contact you for a brief phone interview. If selected, you will be notified of your eligibility and assigned a Case Manager from Alliance for Workforce Development, who will guide you through the next steps.

This Session: Monday, October 12 – Thursday, October 22, 2026 

| 9 Days | 72 Hours of Training 

Location: The Training Place – Butte College, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico, CA 95928