Do you feel like your manager doesn't understand your workload or needs? This session is intended for individual contributors who want to build a more effective relationship with their manager. We will discuss what "managing up" really means and how to anticipate your manager's needs and communicate on your own. We will use a communication plan to apply these concepts to your relationship. Upon conclusion, you will leave with a clear strategy for becoming a trusted partner to your manager and a template for a proactive status report you can use immediately.

This manufacturing program introduces students to modern manufacturing practices by exploring the history of the industry, current trends, and emerging technologies such as Industry 4.0 while emphasizing safety, planning, and quality production. Students build foundational skills in print reading and precision measurement, learning to interpret blueprints, apply GD&T, calculate tolerances, and accurately use semi-precision and precision measuring tools. Through hands-on instruction in manual machining, students learn the theory and operation of lathes and mills, determine appropriate speeds and feeds, and perform basic milling and turning operations using blueprints. CNC milling coursework focuses on programming, setup, and operation of CNC mills, including machine controls, program editing, part production, and inspection processes. CNC turning completes the program by developing skills in programming and operating CNC lathes and turning centers while reinforcing quality control, inspection practices, and precision measurement throughout the manufacturing process.

Jumpstart your welding skills in this intensive, hands-on bootcamp designed for beginners and those looking to refine their technique. Over three days, participants will gain experience with SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW (AC/DC), and cutting processes while having access to an open shop environment for guided practice. Whether you're exploring a welding career or enhancing your skills, this fast-paced course provides the fundamentals, safety practices, and real-world application needed to build confidence in welding. Participants must wear a long-sleeved shirt, pants, and leather boots and must be at least 18 years-old.

Are your new hires getting off to a slow start? This 1-hour virtual workshop is for managers who want to create a seamless and effective onboarding experience. You'll discuss the key elements of a great onboarding process, learn how to set up new hires for success from day one, and use an onboading checklist template to build a plan for your next new hire.

Rusty or new to Microsoft Excel? In this 7-hour in-person class in our hands-on computer lab, learn to create and format worksheets that contain calculations with formulas and functions, including the importance of using proper reference types. Moving and copying data correctly, manipulating data, chart creation, and various other tips and tricks are also covered. Coursebooks, practice files used during class and dozens of additional test worksheets with solutions are also provided for further practice, or even as templates in your future builds. Gain the confidence to build, repair and upgrade spreadsheets. Participants leave this course with a new or increased love of Excel, a powerful and legendary data tool.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course is the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest. You will learn the skills of high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for victims of all ages and will practice delivery of these skills both as a single rescuer and as a member of a multi-rescuer team. This course focuses on what healthcare rescuers need to know to perform high-quality CPR in a wide variety of settings. You will also learn how to respond to choking emergencies and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).

Digital marketing can feel overwhelming - but it doesn't have to be. This class breaks it down into simple steps to help you build a clear, focused marketing plan. Learn how to reach your audience through the right mix of social media, email, and content-no experience required.

This beginner-level course introduces students to Adobe Photoshop as a powerful graphic design tool. Participants will learn to create digital graphics using layers, typography, shapes, color, and basic compositing techniques. Emphasis is placed on layout, branding fundamentals, and preparing visual assets for web and print. Through hands-on projects, students will build confidence in designing clean, professional graphics for marketing, social media, and digital communication.