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A Great Start: Building an Onboarding Playbook for New Hires
with Rhonda Priest
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 onboarding checklist template to build a plan for your next new hire. You'll leave with a structured plan to welcome new team members and a 30-60-90-day checklist you can use to guide their first few months.
MS Excel Level 1 BTCS*0101*600
with Michael Stephens
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.
Making Effective Decisions BTPD*0106*600
with Maryellen Tast
Making decisions during challenging times can be nerve-racking. To help bring calm into your work life, this short class will help increase the speed and quality of your decisions, help you gain the support needed to make your decisions work, build confidence in others of your ability to lead the decision-making process, make major and minor decisions confidently, and create an approach for making major decisions.
Say It Simply BTPD*0113*550
with Melissa Martin
Do your messages sometimes get lost in translation? This 1-hour virtual workshop is for individual contributors who want to improve their workplace communication. First, we will discuss the importance of adapting your communication style. Next, learn how to structure emails and presentations for clarity, and use a communication framework to apply these skills to a real-world scenario. Upon completion, you will have the confidence to communicate your ideas effectively and a reusable worksheet you can use to write more concise and impactful emails.
Digital Marketing 101 BTBE*0200*600
with Maddie Newman
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.
Unlocking Gen Z
with Rhonda Priest
Do you find yourself puzzled by the communication styles and expectations of your youngest team members? This 1-hour virtual workshop is for supervisors and managers who want to bridge the generational divide with Gen Z. Learn the unique characteristics, values, and work habits of this generation, along with strategies to communicate and collaborate more effectively. Use an engagement plan to apply these insights to your own team. You'll leave with a clear understanding of what drives Gen Z and a conversation guide you can use to build trust and strengthen your working relationships.
Intro to AI BTCS*0110*600
with Michael Stephens
In this 6-hour, in-person course, you will get an in-depth overview of the expansive field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), covering its principal branches and a range of practical applications suitable for both your personal and professional contexts. You'll examine the benefits and challenges associated with AI, including considerations of ethics and security. The curriculum includes an introduction to various AI tools, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and others. In our computer lab setting, try hands-on exercises focused on Gen(erative)AI, explore real-world use cases that enhance productivity in work and home settings, and learn fundamental concepts of Prompt Engineering. Explore the future trajectory of AI, as we prepare for its inevitable, further integration into our daily work and home lives. No prior knowledge of AI is required.
Enhancing Communication BTPD*0105*600
with Melissa Martin
Strong communication is the foundation of effective supervision. This interactive workshop equips new leaders with practical strategies for impactful verbal and written communication. Key focus areas include resolving conflict promptly, documenting performance, sharing recognition, and planning productive discussions-all essential for building trust and driving team success.