In today’s demanding workplace, teams thrive or struggle largely based on the tone their leaders set. When leaders communicate with clarity, empathy, and consistency, they create the conditions for resilience and sustained performance — even under pressure. Designed for supervisors, managers, and team leaders, this interactive training provides practical tools and insights to help leaders strengthen team adaptability, engagement, and morale through intentional leadership practices.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize how leadership choices directly influence team motivation, trust, and resilience.
• Identify personal leadership patterns under stress and learn how to shift toward empowering approaches.
• Apply resilience-building strategies to sustain performance and well-being across changing workplace demands.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Builds stronger, more adaptable teams capable of maintaining performance under pressure.
• Enhances leadership effectiveness and communication, reducing burnout and disengagement.
• Fosters a resilient workplace culture where employees feel supported, capable, and committed.

Ready to strengthen your leaders and build a culture of resilience? Enroll today and empower your teams to thrive through change.

Trainer Bio: Emiliano Jimenez-Cornejo is a Training Within Industry Institute Certified Instructor with expertise in leadership development and organizational resilience. He has designed and led programs that help organizations enhance trust, communication, and performance across industries, guiding leaders to turn everyday decisions into opportunities for lasting impact.

*Class Held In-Person* Computers Provided if needed

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

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Electrical hazards pose serious risks, making it critical to stay up to date with the latest safety practices. This NFPA 70E-certified training equips workers, supervisors, and safety personnel with the knowledge to identify electrical hazards, implement precautionary techniques, and adhere to safety requirements. Through this 8-hour training, participants will learn how to assess risks, avoid injuries, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand Electrical Safety Procedures: Learn essential lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements, emergency response protocols, and risk control strategies.

• Recognize Qualified and Affected Persons: Differentiate between qualified and unqualified personnel and their roles in maintaining safety.

• Implement Precautionary Techniques and PPE Use: Gain expertise in using personal protective equipment (PPE), including arc flash protection, and applying safe work practices.

• Assess Electrical Hazards and Risk Management: Identify energized conductors, approach distances, job safety planning, and Human Performance Improvement (HPI) safety measures.

Why This Matter for Your Organization:

• Prevent Workplace Injuries: Reduce risks by ensuring employees are trained in electrical hazard recognition and mitigation.

• Enhance Compliance: Align with NFPA 70E regulations to meet safety and legal requirements.

• Improve Workforce Safety Culture: Equip employees with essential knowledge to foster a safer work environment.

Ready to enhance electrical safety in your workplace? Register for Safety Training today!

Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience and teaches in the Butte College Drafting Technology and Engineering programs. A certified OSHA Outreach Trainer, he specializes in NFPA 70E Arc Flash training, workforce safety, and risk management, helping organizations maintain compliance and protect their employees.

ETP Members Contact: etp@butte.edu

*Class Held In-Person*

In today’s fast-paced world, change is the only constant. Organizations and leaders must continuously adapt to shifts in technology, processes, and workforce dynamics. This course provides the skills and strategies to navigate and lead change effectively, helping professionals embrace transformation, overcome resistance, and build resilient teams ready for any challenge.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the Stages of Change – Learn the four phases of change (Denial, Resistance, Exploration, and Commitment) and how to thrive at each stage.
• Develop Change-Leadership Skills – Gain actionable tools to lead change effectively and ensure smooth transitions.
• Build Workplace Resilience – Foster adaptability and a growth mindset for long-term success.

Why This Matters to You:

• Increase Change Readiness – Equip employees to navigate change confidently, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.
• Enhance Leadership Capabilities – Develop leaders who drive and sustain change for innovation and competitive advantage.
• Strengthen Team Resilience – Foster a culture where employees embrace change with confidence and optimism.

Ready to turn change into opportunity? Register now and empower your organization to thrive!

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 teams build resilience and drive meaningful transformation.

ETP members contact: etp@btte.edu

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Managing employees comes with challenges, from addressing performance issues to handling workplace misconduct. This training series equips both new and experienced managers with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate personnel issues effectively. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on learning, participants will gain confidence in managing teams and tackling real-world workplace scenarios.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the key responsibilities of an effective manager.
• Learn to address performance issues and employee misconduct appropriately.
• Develop practical problem-solving skills for common workplace challenges.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Strengthen leadership capabilities to improve team performance.
• Reduce risk by ensuring managers handle HR issues correctly.
• Create a more confident and effective management team.

Ready to enhance your management skills? Enroll today and gain the tools to lead with confidence!

Trainer Bio: Ann Wicks is an experienced leadership and management trainer specializing in employee relations and workplace performance. With a background in HR and organizational development, she equips managers with practical skills to navigate complex personnel challenges confidently.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

*Class Held In-Person*

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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.

Many technicians and operators lack foundational mechanical systems knowledge that is critical for maintaining productivity and preventing costly downtime. This practical training, led by a certified Amatrol Systems Advanced Manufacturing instructor, delivers a balanced approach to theory and hands-on application. Designed for professionals across a wide range of industries, this course strengthens core mechanical skills essential to modern industrial environments.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand key components of mechanical systems including power transmission, fasteners, and drive applications.
• Apply troubleshooting techniques to identify and resolve mechanical drive issues.
• Gain experience with belts, chains, gears, and other mechanical drive components.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Reduce equipment downtime through improved troubleshooting and system knowledge.
• Boost operational efficiency with skilled employees who understand mechanical systems.
• Increase workplace safety by reinforcing proper application and maintenance practices.

Ready to build mechanical mastery on your team? Register today and equip your workforce with essential hands-on skills!

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

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In today’s fast-paced and complex work environments, collaboration is the key to success. By cultivating a collaborative culture, organizations can boost productivity, enhance innovation, and create an atmosphere of trust and respect. This series equips leaders with practical strategies to foster teamwork, build high-performing teams, and navigate collaborative challenges with confidence. Participants will explore proven methods to enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and develop a mindset that encourages collective success.

Topics for Each Day:
- Developing a Collaborative Mindset
- The Five Essential Skill to Overcoming Defensiveness
- Understanding Roles within Collaborative Working Environments
- Communication skills for Collaborative Working Environments
- Interest-Based Negotiation
- Measuring Long-Term Collaboration

Learning Outcomes:

• Explore game-based learning to improve problem-solving and teamwork.
• Build trust and psychological safety to strengthen team collaboration.
• Apply conflict resolution and negotiation strategies for effective problem-solving.
• Develop emotional intelligence to enhance communication and leadership impact.
• Define clear roles and responsibilities to improve efficiency and teamwork.
• Master active listening and feedback techniques for a culture of openness.
• Use consensus-building and decision-making strategies to align team goals.
• Establish metrics and accountability systems to sustain long-term collaboration.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Boost Team Performance – Equip teams with the skills to work more efficiently and harmoniously.
• Reduce Workplace Conflict – Strengthen trust and emotional intelligence to improve team relationships.
• Drive Innovation & Growth – Encourage creative problem-solving and adaptability to meet evolving business needs.
• Increase Employee Engagement – Foster a workplace culture that values collaboration, inclusion, and shared success.

Ready to unlock the power of effective collaboration? Sign up today and equip your team with the tools to thrive in any work environment!