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 to take Automotive Scan Tool course prior to this class. Snap-on certification available after passing certification exam (optional). $169 per person. Price includes materials and...

Leading within a team environment requires the ability to influence, to have constructive conversations focused on business goals, and a willingness to develop others to bring about day-to-day behavioral improvement. In this series, participants focus on building competence in the areas of: leadership credibility, team accountability, coaching, business thinking, decision making, and change management. This...

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...

Hands-on application of labscope testing in a shop setting. Briefly reviews introductory concepts but utilizes application on vehicles with concerns on a more advanced level. Students are encouraged to bring vehicles with concerns. Students are encouraged to take Automotive Labscope prior to this course.  Course prepares students for completion of A6 ASE electrical exam. $169...

The WI Commercial Driver’s License Learner’s Permit exam prep class is designed to help you pass the written portion of the CDL exam or the knowledge test. Upon completion, students may test and obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP). This is the first step to becoming a truck driver. Students are now qualified to start...

Virtual meetings have become standard practice in today's workplace.  It's clear that strategies for effective meeting management are different in this format.  Do you know how to engage your audience or what features are available?  We will meet via Teams to learn how to use basic and advanced features to maximize participant engagement.  Learn the...