Schedule: Tues., Wed, Fri., November 19, 20 and 22, 7:00 am-11:00 am

TWI Job Relations

In our leadership course, we recognize that supervisors and managers often find that leading people is more challenging than expected. Whether you're new to a leadership role or looking to enhance your skills, our Job Relations (JR) course is designed to teach the essential aspects of leadership and positive employee interactions. Learn how to develop and maintain constructive relationships to prevent problems that hinder performance. JR lays the foundation for enhancing stability in your processes, fostering a team spirit and collaborative atmosphere. Elevate your leadership skills and create a workplace where collaboration thrives.

• Job Relations emphasizes "Respect for People."  It trains and coaches supervisors on how to handle problems, how to prevent them from occurring, and it aids in developing a logical, common-sense approach to handling issues with a people-centric view. The program's core elements are proven to inspire consensus-building and individual problem-solving.

• Job Relations teaches the foundations of positive employee relations. Developing and maintaining these good relationships prevents problems from arising and is paramount to earning loyalty and cooperation from others.

• When problems arise, Job Relations teaches a proven method of getting the facts, weighing options, deciding, taking action, and checking results.

• Benefits experienced from practicing Job Relations include increased productivity, improved attendance, better morale, and higher employee retention rates.

This model was first developed in the US during World War ll, and right after the end of the war, it was embraced and improved over several decades by the Japanese manufacturing industry. Today, it is taught around the world through the Training Within Industry (TWI) Institute, serving diverse sectors from manufacturing to agriculture, health care, food production, government, non-profit, and many more.

Our trainers are TWI Certified Trainers.

Schedule: Tues., Wed, Fri., November 19, 20 and 22, 11:30 am-3:30m

TWI Job Relations

In our leadership course, we recognize that supervisors and managers often find that leading people is more challenging than expected. Whether you're new to a leadership role or looking to enhance your skills, our Job Relations (JR) course is designed to teach the essential aspects of leadership and positive employee interactions. Learn how to develop and maintain constructive relationships to prevent problems that hinder performance. JR lays the foundation for enhancing stability in your processes, fostering a team spirit and collaborative atmosphere. Elevate your leadership skills and create a workplace where collaboration thrives.

• Job Relations emphasizes "Respect for People."  It trains and coaches supervisors on how to handle problems, how to prevent them from occurring, and it aids in developing a logical, common-sense approach to handling issues with a people-centric view. The program's core elements are proven to inspire consensus-building and individual problem-solving.

• Job Relations teaches the foundations of positive employee relations. Developing and maintaining these good relationships prevents problems from arising and is paramount to earning loyalty and cooperation from others.

• When problems arise, Job Relations teaches a proven method of getting the facts, weighing options, deciding, taking action, and checking results.

• Benefits experienced from practicing Job Relations include increased productivity, improved attendance, better morale, and higher employee retention rates.

This model was first developed in the US during World War ll, and right after the end of the war, it was embraced and improved over several decades by the Japanese manufacturing industry. Today, it is taught around the world through the Training Within Industry (TWI) Institute, serving diverse sectors from manufacturing to agriculture, health care, food production, government, non-profit, and many more.

Our trainers are TWI Certified Trainers.

Training Details: 8 hours taught in 2 sessions

December 18, 2024 2pm - 5pm | December 20, 2024 8am - 1pm

In this training, trainees will be introduced to fundamental mechanical concepts including threaded fasteners, basic hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, fittings, pliers and locking devices, mallets and hammers and non-threaded fasteners will be introduced. An introduction to torque wrenches and basic mechanical systems through levers, cams, turnbuckles and pulleys and gears will be offered. A combination of online learning reinforced with hands-on application activities will be used.

Upon completion of this course trainees will be able to:

• Understand how threaded fasteners are sized, graded and fit for applications.
• Understand basic hand tools, their applications and types.
• Understand how fittings are sized, graded and fit applications.
• Identify the parts and proper set up of a torque wrench according to need for fastener size, type and application.
• Identify basic mechanical applications using levers, cams, turnbuckles, pulleys and gears

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

8 am - 5 pm

1/6 and 1/27, 2025

Business Process Mapping is one of the most important tools in identifying process improvement and green opportunity. In this 2- day interactive workshop, participants will explore various process mapping tools and discuss the pros and cons of each. Participants gain hands-on experience with each mapping tool and will understand when to apply the tool. This hands-on workshop provides participants with the knowledge and experience necessary to start implementing mapping in an organization.

This training is designed to:

Enable participants to define, map and analyze work processes from the customers' perspective; identifying waste, inefficiency and impact on the customers.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the importance of business processes.
• Understand the definition of a Process Map.
• Understand why a Process Map is necessary.
• Identify the steps and practices for breaking down a process.
• Be familiar with different types of process maps.
• Create a System and Relationship Process Map.
• Perform a gap analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Create a Current and Future State Process Map.

32 Hours,  8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Dates: 1/6, 1/7, 1/16, 1/17

Training will be delivered by a certified Amatrol Systems Advanced Manufacturing instructor designed to provide a balance of theory and practical application applying to a broad range of industries. Training includes but not limited to:

• Mechanical systems survey
• Mechanical drives applications
• Power transmission systems
• Belts, chains and gears
• Fastener application
• Mechanical drive troubleshooting methods

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu 

Lean applies to every employee role in every business and every process. It is not a tactic or a cost reduction program, but a way of thinking and acting for an entire organization. Lean thinking changes the focus of management from optimizing separate technologies, assets, and vertical departments to optimizing the flow of products and services through entire value streams that flow horizontally across technologies, assets, and departments to customers. Lean Principles is the foundation course for all other Continuous Improvement topics.

Course Time: 8 am - 5 pm

Course Dates: 1/24, 1/31, 2/7

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

Course Introduction:

This 24-hour comprehensive course is designed for both Project Management Professionals and non-Project Management Professionals, providing the fundamental principles needed to effectively manage projects from start to finish. Whether you are new to project management or seeking to refine your skills, this course will equip you with the tools and knowledge to successfully navigate the complexities of project management. Participants will learn to identify project resources, create schedules, and develop critical path planning reports, all reinforced through a hands-on course project.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify and Schedule Project Resources: Learn how to effectively determine and allocate the necessary resources for successful project completion.
• Create and Manage Project Schedules: Develop and maintain project timelines to ensure all tasks are completed on time and within scope.
• Produce Critical Path Planning and Evaluation Reports: Understand how to create detailed reports to identify critical tasks and manage project timelines effectively.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Increase Project Efficiency: Equipping employees with project management fundamentals ensures that projects are completed efficiently, on time, and within budget, leading to more predictable and successful outcomes.
• Enhance Team Collaboration: With strong project management skills, employees will better coordinate their efforts, improving communication and collaboration across departments, which boosts overall productivity.

Ready to Transform Your Management Skills? Now is the time to take your project management skills to the next level. Join us for this immersive course and walk away with the knowledge and tools you need to drive successful projects and elevate your leadership abilities.

Trainer Bio: Jes Vargas brings over 25 years of experience in engineering, project management, quality, and executive leadership roles. He has worked at organizations like GCS Inc., Bombardier, and Siemens. With a Mechanical Engineering degree, an MBA in Operations, and certifications in Total Quality Management and Lean Manufacturing, Jes specializes in driving organizational change and improving performance through practical project management and continuous improvement strategies​.

For ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

32 hours: 8 am - 5 pm

Dates: 2/7, 2/10, 2/21, 2/24

Training will be delivered by a certified Amatrol Systems Advanced Manufacturing instructor designed to provide a balance of theory and practical application applying to a broad range of industries. 

• Fluid/Pneumatic Systems Theory
• Fluid/Pneumatic Systems
• Fluid/Pneumatic Troubleshooting
• Fluid/Pneumatic Maintenance