Consistent, reliable, and accurate measurements are a requirement for any manufacturing business. This course introduces participants to dimensional metrology with exposure to various measurement techniques. Participants develop skills and knowledge of vernier calipers, dial calipers, depth micrometers, outside micrometers with both inch and metric scales, indicators, telescoping gages, sine bars, gage blocks, and instruments for...

Take your welding skills to the next level in this workshop. Advance your skills and incorporate new metals and thicknesses.  Students develop advanced welding techniques and receive instruction to give your welds a more professional appearance. We will also cover plasma cutting. Other welding processes may be explored with the permission of the instructor. PREREQUISITE:...

This is a brief introductory course that covers the basic concepts of QuickBooks. It also reviews fundamental accounting concepts. The key features you will learn are managing QuickBook files, working with customer and vendor transactions, banking with QuickBooks, planning and creating a new company, and opening of balances and balance sheet reports. This class meets...

This course provides more complex skills than those presented in our Level 1 and Level 2 courses, but with the same proven instructional design. This is an advanced course that will challenge students. Topics introduced include PivotTables and macros, financial functions, data analysis, auditing and additional functions, advanced formatting and analysis tools, collaboration, and more....

Explore the fundamentals of forklift operation in the workplace.  Students receive hands-on application by practicing with a forklift.  Participants examine factors affecting safe operation for the operator, the load, the forklift and the physical environment. Certification is available upon completion for propane, electric and pallet jack forklifts (types I, IV, V). Class is compliant with OSHA...

The construction workplace is becoming more diverse and stressful. This 4- course seeks to promote civility and equality at the work site. Students will learn about the impact of stress, aggression, violence, and incivility on themselves and other workers. Awareness of non-traditional populations on the jobsite, proper management of personnel, well-being, and enhanced productive communication among stakeholders will...

No doubt technical and task-oriented skills are important to bring to any working environment, but research has proven that real success comes from those who have honed the soft skill of emotional intelligence. No organization is without its ups, downs, and of course, turnarounds, which is why emotional intelligence is an essential aspect for anyone...

Know the basics about grant writing form the preplanning steps to identifying and selecting opportunities. Understand the process, format, content, and submission guidelines you need to be aware of. This foundation grant writing course will get you started in the grant writing world! $90 per person. Price include materials.

Explore computer control systems and troubleshoot using Snap-on Verus scan tools in class. Expand on electrical testing techniques covered in Automotive Circuits & Testing and Automotive Voltage & Ohmeters. Students are encouraged to bring other brand lab scopes for classroom discussion. It is recommended that students take auto scan tool class prior to this course...

Introduces the skills required to read and interpret building trade-related blueprints. Incorporates sketching, interpretation of symbols and line identification. Provides experience in reading plans in both residential and light commercial construction, as well as interpreting specification. This class meets on Tuesday, March 30 and Wednesday, March 31, 2021. $99 per person. Price includes materials.

This course is a continuation of QuickBooks Desktop Basics. Students are guided with step by step instructions covering advanced topics of QuickBooks: working with physical inventory, payroll and job costing, creating estimates and formatting options, working with balance sheets and customizing your QuickBooks file using reports and graphs. This class meets Saturdays, April 10 -...

Introduction to automotive lab scope using Snap-on Verus Pro scan tool and lab scope. Students are encouraged to bring your own lab scope and vehicles with concerns. Students are encouraged...