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

Efficient fluid and pneumatic systems are essential for maintaining operational performance across various industries. This training, led by a certified Amatrol Systems Advanced Manufacturing instructor, provides a balanced approach to theory and hands-on application. Designed for professionals in manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance, this course equips participants with the skills needed to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain fluid and pneumatic systems effectively.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamental principles of fluid and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot common issues to improve system reliability.
• Perform routine maintenance to optimize performance and prevent failures.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Reduce downtime with effective troubleshooting and maintenance techniques.
• Improve system efficiency and equipment longevity.
• Enhance workforce skills to support advanced manufacturing operations.

Ready to strengthen your expertise in fluid and pneumatic systems? Enroll today and gain practical, industry-relevant skills!

Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren is a certified Amatrol Systems Advanced Manufacturing instructor with over 25 years of industry experience. He specializes in workforce training, advanced manufacturing, and safety programs, including OSHA and lean methodologies.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

*Class Held via Zoom*

Poorly written communication can lead to misunderstandings, inefficiency, and a loss of credibility in the workplace. This course provides practical tools to help you write with clarity, professionalism, and impact—while avoiding common grammar and punctuation pitfalls. Ideal for professionals who want to improve the effectiveness of their day-to-day written communication.

Learning Objectives:

• Craft concise, professional messages tailored to workplace needs.
• Avoid common grammar and punctuation errors that undermine credibility.
• Use Microsoft Word tools to polish and structure your writing more efficiently.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Strengthens internal and external communication for greater clarity.
• Enhances professional image through polished, error-free writing.
• Improves team productivity by reducing back-and-forth clarification.

Ready to take your workplace writing to the next level? Sign up today and start communicating with clarity and confidence!

Trainer Bio: Allison Horak is an experienced writing instructor and communications expert specializing in business writing, editing, and professional development. She helps professionals refine their writing skills to enhance clarity, credibility, and effectiveness in the workplace.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

*Class Held In-Person*

In the rapidly changing modern workplace, understanding how the brain functions can be a game-changer for enhancing productivity and leadership. Your Brain at Work offers insights into how neuroscience can optimize your mental performance, helping you stay focused, reduce stress, and make better decisions under pressure. This training empowers leaders and teams with practical strategies to boost mental resilience and unlock peak performance.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the SCARF Model: Learn to recognize and manage emotional triggers, improving collaboration and decision-making.
• Optimize Mental Productivity: Gain strategies to maintain focus, reduce stress, and enhance cognitive performance throughout the workday.
• Develop Resilience to Stress: Implement neuroscience-backed techniques to stay calm under pressure and sustain a productive mindset.

Why This Matters to You:

• Increase Mental Efficiency: Equip employees with tools to enhance focus and productivity, resulting in more efficient workflows.
• Improve Team Collaboration: Build a workplace culture where leaders and employees manage stress effectively and communicate with clarity.
• Enhance Decision-Making: With a better understanding of brain functions, leaders can make more thoughtful, informed decisions in high-pressure situations.

Ready to optimize your team's brainpower for peak performance? Register today and empower your workforce with the knowledge to thrive in today’s fast-paced environment!

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

*Class Held In-Person* Laptops provided

Many workplaces still rely on manual data entry and disconnected processes that slow productivity and increase the risk of errors. This training provides practical, hands-on tools to automate workflows by integrating Excel with Microsoft Forms, Power Automate, and AI features. Designed for professionals who want to streamline tasks and enhance data accuracy, this course helps participants build intelligent systems that work for them—not the other way around.

Learning Objectives:

• Create automated workflows by connecting Excel with Forms, Power Automate, and real-time data sources.
• Use AI-driven tools to categorize, summarize, and analyze information for better decision-making.
• Build end-to-end workflow solutions that reduce manual entry and improve data accuracy and efficiency.

Why This Matters to You:

• Boosts productivity by automating routine tasks and minimizing human error.
• Enhances data reliability with standardized, automated processes.
• Improves decision-making through real-time insights and efficient data management.

Ready to transform your workflows with powerful automation? Register today and unlock the full potential of Excel and Microsoft’s automation tools.

*Class Held In Person*

The transition from a high-performing individual contributor to an effective leader can be challenging. Many professionals struggle with shifting from doing the work themselves to inspiring, guiding, and empowering a team. This dynamic and interactive 3-hour workshop provides practical tools to help aspiring and current leaders develop essential leadership skills and confidently step into their leadership roles.

Learning Objectives:

• Master the key differences between excelling as an individual contributor and thriving as a leader.
• Develop essential leadership skills, including communication, delegation, and team empowerment.
• Cultivate a high-performing, growth-oriented workplace culture through goal setting and effective feedback.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Strengthens leadership capabilities, leading to more effective team management.
• Enhances workplace collaboration and employee engagement.
• Increases productivity by equipping leaders with the tools to develop and support their teams.

Ready to elevate your leadership potential? Register today and take the first step toward becoming a Superleader!

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

In today’s fast-paced and hybrid work environments, maintaining professionalism across every interaction can be challenging. This engaging session equips participants with actionable strategies to strengthen presence, communication, and collaboration—no matter their role or setting. Perfect for professionals, teams, and employees at any level who want to elevate how they show up and contribute to a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate professional presence by showing up with intention—physically, emotionally, and digitally.
• Strengthen workplace relationships by practicing respect and accountability in daily interactions.
• Apply integrity-driven decision-making that reinforces trust and credibility within teams.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Boosts workplace credibility and cohesion by reinforcing consistent professional behaviors.
• Supports a strong team culture that values respect, responsibility, and follow-through.
• Equips employees to navigate challenging situations with composure and integrity.

Ready to elevate your team’s professionalism and impact? Register now and foster a culture of accountability, trust, and excellence!

*Class Held In-Person* Laptops provided

As data workloads grow, many professionals struggle with manual processes, inconsistent formulas, and spreadsheets that are difficult to manage or scale. This course provides practical tools to automate calculations, analyze complex datasets, and structure spreadsheets for accuracy and efficiency. Designed for employees who work with data daily, the training helps participants build advanced, dependable spreadsheets that reduce errors and improve reporting quality.

Learning Objectives:

• Automate calculations and data manipulation using logical, conditional, text, date, and array functions.
• Build dynamic pivot tables, charts, 3-D formulas, and macros to streamline analysis and repetitive tasks.
• Strengthen data accuracy and security through auditing, workbook protection, and professional formatting techniques.

Why This Matters to You:

• Increases productivity by reducing manual data processing and repetitive tasks.
• Improves data quality and consistency through structured functions and automated workflows.
• Enhances reporting accuracy with well-designed, secure, and auditable spreadsheets.

Ready to master advanced Excel techniques and automate your data workflows? Register today and elevate your team’s analytical capabilities.

*In-Person* Computers available if needed.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu