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Authentic Leadership: Building Trust Through Genuine Leadership

Leadership is more than just titles and techniques—it’s about authenticity. In a world where trust is the foundation of success, Authentic Leadership equips participants with the tools to lead by being true to themselves. This training focuses on aligning values, actions, and communication to foster genuine relationships and inspire trust, allowing leaders to make a lasting impact in their teams and organizations.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the Core of Authentic Leadership: Explore the principles of authenticity and how aligning values, behaviors, and actions builds trust.
• Develop a Personal Leadership Mission: Craft a personal mission statement grounded in core values that guides leadership decisions and actions.
• Enhance Trust and Credibility: Learn strategies to strengthen trust through transparent, values-driven leadership, and effective communication.

Why This Matters to Your Organization:

• Build Trust Across Teams: Authentic leaders foster an environment of trust, leading to stronger collaboration, engagement, and morale.    
• Improve Leadership Impact: Aligning actions with core values ensures consistency, empowering leaders to inspire and motivate their teams.   
• Strengthen Organizational Culture: Cultivate a culture where transparency, trust, and integrity are at the forefront, leading to long-term success.

Ready to lead with authenticity and trust? Register today and transform your leadership approach by becoming the genuine, impactful leader your team needs!

Trainer Bio: Dr. Joc Clark has 25+ years of experience in leadership and organizational change. He specializes in strengths-based leadership and coaching, using experiential methods to foster collaboration and transformation. Joc holds a PhD in Leadership & Change Management and an MEd in Organizational Development.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

Working with electricity requires a strong foundation in safety, measurement, and circuit fundamentals. This hands-on course introduces OSHA based electrical safety, AC and DC circuits, and essential measurement tools, equipping participants with the skills to safely analyze and troubleshoot electrical systems. Designed for professionals in manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering, this training creates learning with hands-on application to reinforce key concepts.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify major electrical hazards and protective measures following OSHA safety standards.
• Understand and analyze basic AC and DC circuits, including series and parallel configurations.
• Use digital multimeters (DMMs) and other measurement tools to assess voltage, resistance, current, and continuity.

Why This Matters to You:

• Improve workplace safety and compliance with electrical hazard awareness.
• Enhance troubleshooting skills to reduce downtime and prevent costly errors.
• Develop a workforce skilled in electrical schematics, circuit analysis, and measurement techniques.

Ready to build your electrical knowledge and hands-on skills? Register today and take the next step in mastering electrical systems!

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.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

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Navigating diverse perspectives and communication styles can lead to misunderstandings and workplace challenges. This training introduces the PACE® Palette, a dynamic personality temperament tool that helps individuals recognize and appreciate different communication styles. Designed for professionals at all levels, this course fosters stronger workplace relationships by promoting self-awareness, adaptability, and more effective communication.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify your dominant and secondary personality colors and recognize those in others.
• Understand the key traits, communication styles, and strengths of each color.
• Apply practical strategies to communicate effectively with different personality types.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Improve workplace communication and reduce misunderstandings.
• Strengthen collaboration by recognizing and valuing diverse perspectives.
• Create a more inclusive and harmonious work environment.

Ready to transform the way you communicate and collaborate? Register today to discover the power of PACE® Palette!

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.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

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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.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize personal triggers and shift out of drama into constructive, empowering responses.
• Apply the 3 Vital Questions® framework to make creative, purpose-driven decisions.
• Improve communication and leadership by using the Creator, Challenger, and Coach roles.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Reduce tension and emotional reactivity in workplace interactions.
• Foster a more collaborative and emotionally intelligent team environment.
• Improve decision-making, engagement, and overall work satisfaction.

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.

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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

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.

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.

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