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.

*In-Person at Butte College Skyway Center* (Formerly "Transforming Workplace Drama")

Workplace drama is draining—whether it’s a difficult colleague, a critical boss, or just the daily grind, it leaves many professionals feeling stuck and reactive. This interactive 3-hour workshop offers practical strategies to shift from frustration to clarity by helping participants identify unproductive patterns and step into more empowering roles. Ideal for professionals, team members, and managers ready to increase their self-awareness, improve collaboration, and lead with greater purpose.

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Why This Matters for Your Organization:

Ready to move from workplace tension to purpose-driven leadership? Register today and discover the power of mindset transformation!

Trainer Bio:Laura Cootsona is a certified trainer for the 3 Vital Questions® and The Power of TED (The Empowerment Dynamic) frameworks. With over 30 years of experience as a management consultant—22 of them in Chico, CA—Laura empowers individuals and teams to work together more effectively and align their contributions with what matters most.

*In-Person*

Teams often struggle to reach their full potential due to misaligned expectations, unclear roles, and gaps in leadership support. This course provides practical tools to help leaders understand team dynamics, diagnose performance barriers, and create conditions that drive high-quality results. Designed for supervisors, managers, and team leads, the training equips participants to build and sustain high-performing teams.

Learning Objectives:

• Assess team performance to identify strengths, challenges, and conditions that limit results.
• Apply key success factors and adaptive leadership practices to guide teams through different stages of development.
• Strengthen team motivation and engagement by leveraging effective communication, involvement strategies, and leadership influence.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Enhances team productivity by addressing performance barriers and aligning teams around shared goals.
• Improves collaboration and communication through skilled, adaptive leadership.
• Builds a culture of accountability and high performance across departments.

Ready to elevate your team’s performance and lead with greater impact? Register today and start building a stronger, more effective team environment.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

*In Person*

*Class Held In Person*

Have you ever wondered why people communicate, work, and react differently? Understanding personality styles can improve workplace relationships, collaboration, and leadership effectiveness. This interactive workshop explores different personality tendencies and how to engage with individuals based on their unique traits. By gaining insight into your own natural tendencies and those of others, you will enhance your ability to connect and communicate effectively.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify different personality profiles and their key characteristics.
• Complete a personal assessment to understand your natural tendencies.
• Analyze the DiSC Assessment to recognize behavioral patterns in others.
• Develop strategies to improve engagement and communication, even with challenging individuals.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Strengthens workplace relationships and team collaboration.
• Enhances leadership effectiveness through improved communication.
• Reduces misunderstandings and conflict by fostering greater self-awareness.

Unlock the key to better connections and communication—join us for this insightful and engaging workshop!

Before training begins, you’ll need to complete a required assessment as part of the class. The trainer will send you an email with instructions on how to complete it.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

*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

**THIS CLASS IS NOT COVERED BY ETP**

*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.

*Class Held In-Person* Laptops provided

Managing data efficiently is a crucial skill, yet many struggle with navigating Excel’s features and functions. This hands-on course provides practical techniques to streamline your workflow, improve accuracy, and enhance data management. Designed for professionals, administrators, and anyone looking to boost their Excel proficiency, this training equips you with essential spreadsheet skills.

Learning Objectives:

• Navigate and manipulate spreadsheets with ease, including entering, editing, and formatting data effectively.
• Utilize key Excel functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, and COUNT to analyze data efficiently.
• Create and customize charts, apply conditional formatting, and optimize worksheets for professional reporting and printing.

Why This Matters to You:

• Increase efficiency by automating calculations and formatting tasks.
• Enhance data accuracy and organization for better decision-making.
• Improve reporting capabilities with professional charts and structured workbooks.

Ready to enhance your Excel skills and streamline your workflow? Register for “Microsoft Excel Basic Training” today!

Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience, specializing in Excel training and workforce development. He teaches at Butte College and leads training programs for various industries.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

*Class Held In-Person*

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is more important than ever in the modern workplace. It’s the ability to recognize, understand, and manage not only your emotions but also those of others. This training equips professionals with the skills necessary to enhance personal effectiveness, build strong relationships, and become more effective leaders. By mastering EQ, leaders can inspire, influence, and manage change with confidence and empathy.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the Four Core Competencies of Emotional Intelligence: Cultivate self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management for improved leadership.
• Develop Strategies for Emotional Control: Gain techniques to manage emotional responses and maintain poise under pressure.
• Build Stronger, Trust-Based Relationships: Use EQ to enhance communication, trust, and collaboration with colleagues and teams.

Why This Matters to You:

• Improve Team Collaboration: Emotionally intelligent leaders foster a culture of trust, openness, and high engagement, improving teamwork and productivity.
• Enhance Leadership Effectiveness: Leaders with strong EQ inspire their teams, reduce conflict, and drive positive outcomes in challenging situations.
• Boost Workplace Morale: EQ helps leaders address emotions proactively, leading to a healthier, more positive work environment.

Ready to elevate your leadership skills? Register for “Emotional and Social Intelligence” today!

Trainer Bio: Jonathan "Joc" Clark is an experienced leadership trainer and coach specializing in emotional intelligence, team dynamics, and organizational development. With years of experience working with professionals across industries, Joc helps leaders cultivate self-awareness, improve communication, and foster stronger workplace relationships.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu