*In-Person & Virtual*

Stay ahead of the curve with Labor Law Updates, a comprehensive overview of significant labor and employment legislation changes proposed for 2026. Led by Attorney Ann Wicks, this training ensures that you and your organization are fully prepared to navigate new legal requirements and maintain compliance in the evolving workplace.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand Key Legislative Changes: Gain insights into the most impactful labor and employment laws set to take effect in 2026.
• Identify Compliance Requirements: Learn what steps your organization needs to take to align with new regulations and avoid legal pitfalls.
• Develop Strategies for Implementation: Understand how to integrate these legislative changes into your existing HR and compliance practices smoothly.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Ensure Legal Compliance: Staying informed on labor law changes helps protect your organization from potential legal risks and costly penalties.
• Adapt to Changing Regulations: Equip your team with the knowledge to adapt policies and procedures to meet new legislative requirements.
• Protect Employee Rights: Understanding new laws helps foster a fair and equitable workplace, enhancing trust and morale among employees.

Are You Ready to Stay Compliant, sign up today? Join Labor Law Updates with Attorney Ann Wicks and ensure your organization is prepared for the year’s changes in labor and employment law. 

Trainer: Ann Wicks is an Employment and Labor Law Attorney with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour compliance, and more. Ann advises companies across Butte County and California, helping them navigate complex employment laws and maintain compliant workplaces.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

*In-Person & Virtual* Zoom link will be emailed out 1 day before of the training.

*Class Held In-Person*

For the first time in history, the U.S. workforce consists of five generations working side by side. Each generation brings unique experiences, values, and communication styles that shape how they interact with others in the workplace. Generational Diversity is designed to equip leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, collaborate, and lead across generational lines, ensuring a harmonious, high-performing team.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand Generational Differences: Recognize the core beliefs and biases that shape each generation's approach to work, communication, and teamwork.
• Enhance Cross-Generational Communication: Develop strategies to foster understanding and effective dialogue among diverse generational groups.
• Lead and Motivate Across Generations: Learn techniques to create an inclusive environment that leverages the strengths of each generation, improving team performance and engagement.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Boost Team Collaboration: Reduce generational misunderstandings and friction, fostering a more cohesive and productive work environment.
• Increase Employee Engagement: Tailor leadership strategies to meet the unique needs of each generation, resulting in higher morale and retention.
• Drive Innovation: Tap into the diverse perspectives of each generation to encourage creativity, innovation, and problem-solving.

Ready to transform your team by embracing generational diversity? Register now and empower your organization to thrive in today’s multi-generational workforce!

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

*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*

Unproductive meetings waste time and hinder progress. This training equips you with the skills to plan, facilitate, and follow up on meetings to drive meaningful business results. Learn intervention techniques to keep discussions on track, engage participants effectively, and lead productive virtual meetings. Sample templates are provided to streamline your process.

Learning Objectives:

• Use intervention strategies to keep meetings focused and productive.
• Ensure active participation and commitment to meeting outcomes.
• Lead effective virtual meetings with clear strategies and engagement techniques.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Reduce time wasted in unproductive meetings.
• Improve team collaboration and decision-making.
• Enhance efficiency in both in-person and virtual meetings.

Ready to lead meetings that drive results? Register today and transform the way your team collaborates!

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

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

*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 

*Class Held In-Person*

In today’s fast-paced work environment, effective collaboration is essential for driving innovation, solving problems, and achieving success. This training helps leaders create a culture of teamwork, equipping them with the tools and strategies to foster trust, build consensus, and empower their teams to work together seamlessly.

Learning Objectives:

• Assess Collaborative Environments – Evaluate team collaboration using the 10 key themes of collaborative practice.
• Enhance Leadership Skills – Discover and leverage everyday superpowers that make collaborative leaders effective.
• Build Trust & Consensus – Cultivate an environment where trust and shared responsibility lead to collective success.

Why This Matters to You:

• Boost team productivity by fostering efficient, goal-oriented collaboration.
• Strengthen relationships by enhancing communication and reducing workplace conflict.
• Drive innovation by bringing diverse perspectives together for creative problem-solving.

Ready to transform teamwork through collaborative leadership? Register now and empower your teams to achieve more together!

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 uses experiential methods to help organizations foster collaboration and drive transformation.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

*Class Held In Person*

Many leaders struggle to communicate in ways that inspire trust, foster collaboration, and navigate challenges effectively. This two-part series provides practical tools and hands-on strategies to strengthen clarity, empathy, and impact in daily interactions. Designed for professionals, managers, and team leaders, the course equips participants to build stronger relationships and lead with confidence.

Learning Objectives:

• Apply five key principles to communicate with clarity, transparency, and empathy.
• Develop confidence in navigating difficult conversations and delivering feedback using proven models.
• Strengthen listening, questioning, and emotional regulation skills to enhance trust and collaboration.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Build a culture of open communication that strengthens relationships and accountability.
• Improve team effectiveness by equipping leaders to handle feedback and conflict constructively.
• Foster collaboration and inclusion, even in hybrid and digital environments.

Ready to strengthen communication and connection across your organization? Enroll today and empower your leaders to engage with clarity and confidence.

Trainer Bio: Jovanni Tricerri is a collaboration coach, trainer, and facilitator with over 25 years of experience bringing diverse groups together to solve complex challenges. He designs leadership programs for youth, executives, and managers, helping them lead with intention and impact. Jovanni holds degrees from Westmont College and Gonzaga University in Communication and Leadership.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

*Class Held In-Person*

Authentic Leadership: Building Trust Through Genuine Leadership

Leadership is more than just titles and techniques—it’s about authenticity. In a world where trust is the foundation of success, Authentic Leadership equips participants with the tools to lead by being true to themselves. This training focuses on aligning values, actions, and communication to foster genuine relationships and inspire trust, allowing leaders to make a lasting impact in their teams and organizations.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the Core of Authentic Leadership: Explore the principles of authenticity and how aligning values, behaviors, and actions builds trust.
• Develop a Personal Leadership Mission: Craft a personal mission statement grounded in core values that guides leadership decisions and actions.
• Enhance Trust and Credibility: Learn strategies to strengthen trust through transparent, values-driven leadership, and effective communication.

Why This Matters to Your Organization:

• Build Trust Across Teams: Authentic leaders foster an environment of trust, leading to stronger collaboration, engagement, and morale.    
• Improve Leadership Impact: Aligning actions with core values ensures consistency, empowering leaders to inspire and motivate their teams.   
• Strengthen Organizational Culture: Cultivate a culture where transparency, trust, and integrity are at the forefront, leading to long-term success.

Ready to lead with authenticity and trust? Register today and transform your leadership approach by becoming the genuine, impactful leader your team needs!

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