*Training Held In-Person*

Conflict is inevitable in any workplace, but how you handle it determines success. This engaging, four-part training series provides practical strategies to resolve conflicts, improve communication, and foster a more positive work environment. Participants will learn the root causes of conflict, resolution techniques, structured dialogue methods, and ways to work effectively with challenging personalities.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and address the root causes of workplace conflict.
• Apply effective resolution strategies tailored to different situations.
• Facilitate productive conversations using structured dialogue techniques.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Enhance team collaboration by equipping employees with conflict resolution skills.
• Improve communication to reduce misunderstandings and increase productivity.
• Foster a positive work environment that minimizes tension and maximizes teamwork.

Ready to transform conflict into collaboration? Sign up today and empower your team to turn challenges into opportunities for growth!

Trainer Bio:Margaret Schmidt is a Certified CRM Trainer with an MBA and expertise in project management, strategic planning, and customer relations. As a Development Dimensions International Certified Trainer, she specializes in soft skills, resilience, and workplace communication, helping teams improve collaboration and performance.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

This course, drawing from "The Speed of Trust" by Stephen Covey and "Radical Collaboration" by Jim Tamm and Ronald Luyet, equips participants with strategies for interest-based negotiation, consensus-building, and fair decision-making. Designed for professionals and leaders, this interactive training enhances participants' ability to make inclusive and equitable decisions that align with organizational goals.

Learning Objectives:

• Apply interest-based negotiation techniques to find common ground and mutual benefits.
• Develop strategies for fostering consensus and managing differing perspectives.
• Implement transparent and fair decision-making processes within teams and organizations.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Strengthens team collaboration by ensuring decisions align with collective interests.
• Reduces conflict and enhances trust through transparent decision-making.
• Improves organizational efficiency by fostering inclusive and equitable problem-solving.

Ready to transform your approach to decision-making? Enroll today and start building a more collaborative and trust-driven organization!

Don't miss the full experience! Enroll in the complete Collaborative Leadership 6-Part Series here: https://buttethetrainingplace.coursestorm.com/course/collaborative-leadership-6-part-series

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

*Class Held In-Person*

Inefficient processes can lead to wasted time, resources, and poor customer experiences. This interactive two-day workshop equips participants with essential process mapping tools to identify inefficiencies, streamline workflows, and improve overall performance. Designed for professionals seeking to enhance process efficiency, this training provides hands-on experience with different mapping techniques and their practical applications.

Learning Objectives:

• Define, map, and analyze business processes from a customer perspective.
• Identify inefficiencies and perform gap analyses to uncover improvement opportunities.
• Create and apply system, relationship, current-state, and future-state process maps.

Why This Matters to You:

• Improve operational efficiency by identifying and eliminating waste.
• Enhance customer satisfaction through streamlined and optimized processes.
• Enable teams to visualize workflows and drive continuous improvement.

Ready to optimize your business processes? Enroll today and gain the tools to drive efficiency and innovation in your organization!

Trainer Bio: Guy is a business process improvement expert with extensive experience in process mapping, operational efficiency, and workflow optimization. He specializes in helping organizations identify inefficiencies, implement process improvements, and drive sustainable change. With a hands-on approach, Guy equips participants with practical tools to enhance productivity and streamline business operations.

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL THREE DAYS - IN PERSON. THERE ARE VERY LIMITED SPOTS! REGISTER NOW TO HOLD YOU SPOT!

This workshop promotes safe beekeeping practices, healthy hive management, and strategies to reduce colony losses while supporting local honey production. With recent research showing colony losses of up to 60% in California—and Butte County playing a key role in bee breeding and pollination—this training is timely and essential.

Offered in partnership with Olivarez Honey Bees, Glenn County employers, and the Honey Bee Discovery Center, the Honey Bee Biology & Beekeeping Workshop is a hands-on, three-part training for new and returning beekeepers. The 6-hour program, hosted by Butte College The Training Place at the Glenn Center, combines classroom learning and live field demonstrations to build foundational skills, improve hive health, and increase honey yield.

Total Hours: 6

April 1 - 5-7pm (Classroom) Honey Bee Biology & Colony Dynamics

Topics: Bee anatomy, life cycle, caste system, communication, and the hive as a superorganism.

April 8 - 5-7pm (Classroom) Beekeeping Practices & Hive Management

Topics: Hive types, equipment, pest management, honey harvesting, and sustainable hive care.

April 11 - 9am-11am: Bee Nucleus Installation & Hive Management

Field Day Activity: Participants will suit up and install bee nucleus colonies (nucs), perform hive inspections, assess queen health, and conduct basic pest checks.

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE FIRST 2 DAYS - VIRTUAL ONLY!

Zoom link & information will be emailed to you a day or two before the class.

This workshop promotes safe beekeeping practices, healthy hive management, and strategies to reduce colony losses while supporting local honey production. With recent research showing colony losses of up to 60% in California—and Butte County playing a key role in bee breeding and pollination—this training is timely and essential.

Offered in partnership with Olivarez Honey Bees, Glenn County employers, and the Honey Bee Discovery Center, the Honey Bee Biology & Beekeeping Workshop is a hands-on, three-part training for new and returning beekeepers. The 6-hour program, hosted by Butte College The Training Place at the Glenn Center, combines classroom learning and live field demonstrations to build foundational skills, improve hive health, and increase honey yield.

Total Hours: 4

April 1 - 5-7pm (Classroom) Honey Bee Biology & Colony Dynamics

Topics: Bee anatomy, life cycle, caste system, communication, and the hive as a superorganism.

April 8 - 5-7pm (Classroom) Beekeeping Practices & Hive Management

Topics: Hive types, equipment, pest management, honey harvesting, and sustainable hive care.

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE FIRST 2 DAYS - VIRTUAL ONLY!

Zoom link & information will be emailed to you a day or two before the class.

Sustaining collaboration within organizations requires ongoing evaluation and strategic improvements. This course, drawing from "Radical Collaboration" by Jim Tamm and Ronald Luyet and "The Speed of Trust" by Stephen Covey, equips participants with the tools to set collaboration goals, establish key performance indicators (KPIs), and implement continuous improvement strategies. Designed for professionals and leaders, this training ensures long-term collaboration through measurable and sustainable practices.

Learning Objectives:

• Establish clear, measurable collaboration goals and track progress using relevant KPIs.
• Develop strategies for monitoring, evaluating, and improving collaborative efforts.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through structured feedback and leadership support.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Enhances collaboration effectiveness through measurable goals and data-driven insights.
• Strengthens team performance by fostering a culture of continuous feedback and improvement.
• Improves long-term organizational collaboration through strategic leadership and best practices.

Ready to build a sustainable collaborative culture? Enroll today to gain practical tools for measuring and improving long-term teamwork in your organization!

Don't miss the full experience! Enroll in the complete Collaborative Leadership 6-Part Series here: https://buttethetrainingplace.coursestorm.com/course/collaborative-leadership-6-part-series

*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

*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.

• Understand the AHA Chain of Survival: Recognize critical steps to improve survival rates.

• Utilize an AED Effectively: Gain confidence in using an automated external defibrillator.

• Deliver Effective Ventilations: Use barrier devices to provide safe and efficient rescue breaths.

• Work as a Team in Multirescuer Scenarios: Develop coordination and effectiveness in CPR situations.

• Relieve Airway Obstructions: Learn techniques to assist choking individuals and clear blocked airways.

Why This Matters to You:

• Increase Workplace Safety: Equip employees with essential life-saving skills.

• Ensure Quick Emergency Response: Reduce response time in critical situations.

• Boost Confidence and Readiness: Empower individuals to act decisively in medical emergencies.