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Your Brain at Work
with Joc Clark

*Class Held In-Person*
In the rapidly changing modern workplace, understanding how the brain functions can be a game-changer for enhancing productivity and leadership. Your Brain at Work offers insights into how neuroscience can optimize your mental performance, helping you stay focused, reduce stress, and make better decisions under pressure. This training empowers leaders and teams with practical strategies to boost mental resilience and unlock peak performance.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the SCARF Model: Learn to recognize and manage emotional triggers, improving collaboration and decision-making.
- Optimize Mental Productivity: Gain strategies to maintain focus, reduce stress, and enhance cognitive performance throughout the workday.
- Develop Resilience to Stress: Implement neuroscience-backed techniques to stay calm under pressure and sustain a productive mindset.
Why This Matters to You:
- Increase Mental Efficiency: Equip employees with tools to enhance focus and productivity, resulting in more efficient workflows.
- Improve Team Collaboration: Build a workplace culture where leaders and employees manage stress effectively and communicate with clarity.
- Enhance Decision-Making: With a better understanding of brain functions, leaders can make more thoughtful, informed decisions in high-pressure situations.
Ready to optimize your team's brainpower for peak performance? Register today and empower your workforce with the knowledge to thrive in today’s fast-paced environment!
Trainer Bio: Dr. Joc Clark has 25+ years of experience in leadership and organizational change. He specializes in strengths-based leadership and coaching, using experiential methods to foster collaboration and transformation. Joc holds a PhD in Leadership & Change Management and an MEd in Organizational Development.
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Microsoft Excel: Intermediate - 3 Part Series
with John Dahlgren

*Class Held In-Person* Laptops Provided
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
Computer Applications: Intro to Office 365
with John Dahlgren

*Class Held In-Person*
Mastering Microsoft Office is essential for everyday productivity, yet many users lack the foundational skills to confidently use Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. This interactive training session equips participants with practical tools and real-world applications to create polished documents, analyze data, and deliver effective presentations. Designed for students, office staff, and professionals, this course is perfect for anyone looking to build or refresh their core Office skills.
Learning Objectives:
- Create and format documents, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft.
- Apply time-saving tips, formatting techniques, and basic functions to enhance productivity across all Office applications.
- Organize, manage, print, and share files efficiently across the Microsoft Office suite.
Why This Matters to You:
- Improves team efficiency by standardizing digital document workflows.
- Reduces training time by boosting baseline Office proficiency.
- Empowers staff to produce professional documents, data reports, and presentations with confidence.
Unlock the full potential of your team with essential Office skills—sign up today and start making Microsoft Office work for you!
Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience in technology, manufacturing, and workforce training. He teaches in the Butte College Drafting Technology and Engineering programs and specializes in Excel training, digital literacy, and workplace productivity tools.
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Computer Basics: Intro to Windows
with John Dahlgren

*Class Held In-Person*
Many individuals struggle to navigate and organize their digital workspace efficiently, especially when using the Microsoft Windows operating system. This hands-on training session provides practical demonstrations and guided exercises to help users master essential Windows functions for both work and personal use. Ideal for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their foundational Windows skills.
Learning Objectives:
- Navigate the Windows desktop, Start Menu, and taskbar with confidence.
- Organize and manage files and folders using File Explorer.
- Customize settings and troubleshoot basic issues to improve user efficiency.
Why This Matters for Your Organization:
- Enhances digital literacy across your workforce.
- Reduces IT support requests by empowering self-sufficiency.
- Increases productivity through smarter desktop and file management.
Equip your team with essential tech skills—register today and empower users to take full control of their Windows experience!
Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience in technology, manufacturing, and workforce training. He teaches in the Butte College Drafting Technology and Engineering programs and specializes in Excel training, digital literacy, and workplace productivity tools.
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
First Aid/CPR
with Korey Conry

*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.
Flagger Certification
with Korey Conry

*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
Practical AI: Transforming Your Workflow
with Emiliano Jimenez-Cornejo

NOTE: Bring your own laptop, or use one provided in the classroom. A trusted and safe AI Platform will be provided for the class and 30 days after completion.
AI has the potential to transform professional workflows, but leveraging it effectively requires more than just basic usage. This two-part workshop series helps professionals across all departments develop a strategic understanding of AI while gaining extensive hands-on practice. Participants will master advanced prompting techniques, create custom AI assistants, and develop practical AI integration plans to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how large language models work and their real-world applications.
- Identify and mitigate common AI pitfalls like hallucinations and bias.
- Apply advanced prompting techniques for more accurate, detailed results.
- Design custom AI assistants tailored to specific business needs.
Why This Matters for Your Organization:
- Boost productivity by integrating AI into daily workflows.
- Improve accuracy with AI-driven insights and refined outputs.
- Empower teams with AI tools customized for their roles and challenges.
Ready to take AI from theory to practice? Register today and start optimizing your workflow with AI!
Trainer Bio: Emiliano equips leaders with practical strategies to navigate workplace change, enhance team dynamics, and improve communication. As co-founder of Soligo, an AI-driven learning company, he focuses on using technology to amplify human potential. His engaging, results-driven training creates lasting impact.
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Professionalism in the Workplace
with Morgan Massie

In today’s fast-paced and hybrid work environments, maintaining professionalism across every interaction can be challenging. This engaging session equips participants with actionable strategies to strengthen presence, communication, and collaboration—no matter their role or setting. Perfect for professionals, teams, and employees at any level who want to elevate how they show up and contribute to a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate professional presence by showing up with intention—physically, emotionally, and digitally.
- Strengthen workplace relationships by practicing respect and accountability in daily interactions.
- Apply integrity-driven decision-making that reinforces trust and credibility within teams.
Why This Matters for Your Organization:
- Boosts workplace credibility and cohesion by reinforcing consistent professional behaviors.
- Supports a strong team culture that values respect, responsibility, and follow-through.
- Equips employees to navigate challenging situations with composure and integrity.
Ready to elevate your team’s professionalism and impact? Register now and foster a culture of accountability, trust, and excellence!