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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

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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

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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

Workplace conflict, stressful client interactions, and emotionally charged situations can disrupt productivity and erode team morale. This training offers practical de-escalation techniques that help employees reduce tension, communicate calmly, and navigate challenging interactions with confidence. Designed for staff at all levels, the course equips participants to foster respectful communication and contribute to a more stable, emotionally safe workplace.

Learning Objectives:

• Apply effective de-escalation techniques to manage difficult conversations and reduce conflict.
• Recognize how stress, trauma, and life challenges influence emotions and behaviors to respond with empathy.
• Foster a psychologically safe, inclusive environment where employees and clients feel respected and heard.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Reduces conflict and improves communication across teams and client interactions.
• Enhances emotional safety and inclusion, strengthening workplace culture.
• Supports better outcomes by equipping staff to handle stress and challenging situations effectively.

Ready to build a calmer, more collaborative workplace? Register today and equip your team with practical de-escalation tools that make a lasting impact.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

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Many teams struggle to manage data spread across multiple systems, leading to inconsistent reporting and time-consuming manual analysis. This course provides practical tools to transform Excel into a powerful business intelligence platform using Power Query and Power Pivot. Designed for professionals who work with large or complex datasets, the training helps participants build integrated data models that streamline reporting and elevate decision-making.

Learning Objectives:

• Connect, import, and transform data from multiple sources using Power Query and relational modeling.
• Build dynamic reports with slicers, filters, and optimized data models for speed and accuracy.
• Develop a complete analytical workspace that supports interactive, business-ready insights.

Why This Matters to You:

• Reduces time spent on manual data cleanup and report preparation.
• Improves data consistency and accuracy across teams and systems.
• Enhances business intelligence capabilities to support faster, more informed decisions.

Ready to elevate your reporting and unlock Excel’s full analytical power? Register today and transform the way your organization uses data.

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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

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This first class of the supervisor & manager series is designed for individuals who have transitioned into, or are preparing to transition into, a supervisor or management role within the past 12 months, as well as current people leaders preparing for their next level of leadership responsibility. The transition from a high-performing individual contributor to an effective leader can be challenging 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.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the critical role supervisors and managers play in your organization and what the company expects.
• Gain understanding of the transition stages and determine what stage best represents your current experience making the transition into leadership.
• Master the key differences between excelling as an individual contributor and thriving as a leader.
• Develop essential leadership skills, including communication, delegation, and team empowerment.
• Create an action plan based on the requirements of your position: functions and duties

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Strengthens leadership capabilities, leading to more effective team management.
• Enhances workplace collaboration and employee engagement.
• Increases productivity by equipping leaders with the tools to develop and support their teams.

Ready to elevate your leadership potential? Register today and take the first step toward becoming a Superleader!

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu