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Understanding blueprints and applying shop math are essential skills in industrial and manufacturing settings. This training introduces fundamental blueprint reading concepts, including projections, title blocks, dimensioning, and specialty drawings, along with key shop math calculations such as perimeter, area, volume, time-based equations, and rate calculations. A combination of online learning and hands-on activities ensures practical application of these concepts.

Learning Objectives:

• Interpret blueprints accurately, including title blocks, notes, and dimensioning.
• Apply shop math formulas for perimeter, area, volume, and time-based calculations.
• Analyze electrical, pneumatic, and P&ID schematics to understand system components.

Why This Matters to You:

• Improve accuracy in reading and applying blueprints for industrial tasks.
• Enhance problem-solving skills with essential shop math applications.
• Increase efficiency and precision in machine operations and maintenance.

Ready to strengthen your blueprint reading and shop math skills? Enroll today to gain hands-on experience and industry-relevant expertise!

John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience and teaches in the Butte College Drafting Technology and Engineering programs. He specializes in workforce training, industrial blueprint reading, and advanced manufacturing skills. With a background in manufacturing, construction, and small business management, John is also a certified OSHA Outreach Trainer and an expert in lean methodologies such as 5S and Kaizen.

NOTE: Calculator REQUIRED for math & this training is different from our Construction Print Reading training.

*Course length may vary based on number of trainees, online content completion and comprehension.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

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Investing in your workers and setting clear expectations and standards creates certainty and satisfaction. This course focuses on providing clear, concise performance feedback that helps managers understand how to communicate with employees to engage and excel. By mastering effective feedback techniques, leaders can foster a culture of accountability, motivation, and continuous improvement.

Learning Objectives:

• Deliver Constructive Feedback: Learn how to provide clear and actionable performance insights.
• Enhance Employee Engagement: Improve communication strategies to inspire and motivate teams.
• Set Clear Expectations and Standards: Establish a framework for measurable success.

Why This Matters to You:

• Increase Employee Satisfaction: Strengthen relationships between managers and employees.
• Improve Productivity: Create an environment where feedback drives performance.
• Foster Professional Growth: Encourage development through structured guidance.

Ready to improve your leadership and communication skills? Register today!

Trainer Bio: Ann Wicks is aa expert with extensive experience in performance management. She has trained managers across various industries to communicate effectively, provide impactful feedback, and cultivate high-performing teams.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

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!

The modern workplace thrives on collaboration, yet many teams struggle with communication, trust, and effective teamwork. This interactive course leverages the FreshBiz game to provide a hands-on learning experience, helping participants develop essential collaboration strategies in a simulated business environment. Designed for professionals, managers, and team leaders, this course equips participants with the skills needed to enhance teamwork, foster innovation, and drive organizational success.

Learning Objectives:

• Cultivate a collaborative mindset by understanding the value of teamwork and strategic decision-making.
• Practice effective collaboration techniques, including problem-solving, trust-building, and open communication through FreshBiz gameplay.
• Develop actionable strategies to overcome common barriers to collaboration in professional settings.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Strengthens team dynamics and enhances workplace communication.
• Fosters a culture of innovation by encouraging creative problem-solving.
• Equips employees with conflict resolution skills to improve productivity and efficiency.

Ready to transform the way your team collaborates? Enroll today and start building a more connected, innovative workplace!

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

Many workers enter technical roles without a strong foundation in mechanical systems and tools, which can lead to inefficiencies, safety risks, and rework. This course introduces essential mechanical concepts and tool applications, blending online learning with hands-on practice to reinforce understanding. Designed for entry-level technicians, production staff, and anyone seeking to build mechanical fluency, this training sets the stage for confident performance in mechanical tasks.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and apply appropriate threaded fasteners, hand tools, and fittings for workplace tasks.
• Properly set up and use a torque wrench based on fastener specifications.
• Understand and recognize the function of basic mechanical systems, including levers, cams, turnbuckles, pulleys, and gears.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Reduces errors and improves safety through proper tool and fastener use.
• Builds confidence and technical skill in newer employees or cross-training initiatives.
• Lays a foundation for more advanced mechanical training and upskilling programs.

Empower your team with essential mechanical knowledge—register today and strengthen your workforce from the ground up!

Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren is an experienced electrical safety and systems instructor with extensive expertise in industrial circuits, electrical measurement, and OSHA compliance. With years of hands-on experience, he specializes in training professionals to work safely and efficiently with AC and DC systems, helping organizations minimize risks and improve operational performance.

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

Building a collaborative team environment is essential for high performance, yet many leaders struggle with trust, communication, and conflict resolution. This course equips leaders with the skills to create and sustain a culture of collaboration using principles from "Radical Collaboration" by Jim Tamm and Ronald Luyet and "The Speed of Trust" by Stephen Covey. Designed for managers and team leaders, this interactive training provides practical tools to enhance trust, communication, and emotional intelligence in the workplace.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop trust-building strategies that create a safe and open team environment.
• Master effective communication techniques, including active listening and constructive feedback.
• Implement conflict resolution methods that strengthen relationships and improve collaboration.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Enhances team trust and cohesion, leading to higher engagement and productivity.
• Improves workplace communication, reducing misunderstandings and inefficiencies.
• Equips leaders with tools to manage conflict effectively and foster a positive team culture.

Ready to transform your leadership approach and build a truly collaborative team? Enroll today and start fostering a culture of trust and teamwork!

Before your training: Please come up with a potential work project which may be used as your class project.  The project should be between 3 to 12-month time horizon.

There will be a group assignment.

Successfully managing projects requires the right skills, strategies, and tools to navigate complex tasks and deadlines. This comprehensive 24-hour course equips both beginners and experienced professionals with essential project management principles to improve efficiency and drive successful outcomes. Designed for professionals across industries, this hands-on training covers resource allocation, scheduling, and critical path planning to enhance project execution.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and allocate project resources effectively.
• Develop and manage project schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Create critical path planning reports to track progress and optimize workflows.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Improve project efficiency by completing tasks on time and within budget.
• Enhance team collaboration and communication for smoother execution.
• Increase overall productivity with structured project management strategies.

Ready to elevate your project management skills? Enroll today and gain the tools to lead successful projects with confidence!

Trainer Bio: Jes Vargas has over 25 years of experience in engineering, project management, and executive leadership at companies like GCS Inc., Bombardier, and Siemens. With a background in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA in Operations, and certifications in Total Quality Management and Lean Manufacturing, he specializes in driving organizational success through strategic project management and continuous improvement.