Business & Industrial Development Center (BID)

AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION CLASSES

Fundamentals of Human Resource Management

Key tools for developing a human resource plan based on organizational needs. This completely updated program covers the critical aspects of staffing, training and compensation practices, including federal and state laws on hiring and firing…preparing clear and accurate job descriptions…developing competitive benefit packages…training and motivating every worker to get the results where they count—on the bottom line.

Jan. 14, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 6-9pm, Mondays Ref # 0521 BID 046 ZA
Sandra Short Room A-222 $250

Registration deadline: Jan. 3


BANKING CLASSES:

Principles of Banking Operation (IBA/ABA Certified Course)

This course supplies mid-level bankers with the information they need to provide effective service to their customers, conduct basic financial transactions and therby improve bank profitability. Also discussed are the effects banks have on the US economy, the purpose and business of banking, products and services provided by banks and how they are delivered. Lastly, students will gain an understanding of basic financial transaction, the role of Ethics and theCode of Conduct the govern employees’ actions, and the application of banking laws and regulations.

  March 11, 13, 18, 20 8am-12noon Ref #0573 BID 078 ZA  
Lawrence Lamberth Room A-222 $325 (includes book)

Registration deadline:  Feb. 26


COMPUTER CLASSES

Word in the Workplace

This workshop will concentrate on Word applications that are likely used in an office setting. Participants will practice best methods for creating envelopes, letters, forms, agendas, and other materials. Topics include features that will save you time and frustration. Be sure to bring your “how do I do this?” questions.

Jan. 18 & 25 9am-12noon Ref # 0570 BID 092 ZA
Peggy Steinhorst Room A-221 $99

Registration deadline:  January 11

Business Power Point

Need to create a presentation for use in the office, on an overhead projection screen, or to just want to impress your boss?  This class will teach you some nifty ways to make that dull presentation exciting including how to import from Word and how to make presentations professional. Time will be set aside at the end of the class to address specific challenges that the participants face in their work environment.

Feb. 13 8am-12noon Ref # 0572 BID 094 ZA
Kristin Brynteson Room A-221 $49

Registration deadline:  Feb. 4

Excel for Business

This workshop will concentrate on Excel applications that are likely used in an office setting. Participants will practice best methods for creating lists, tables, charts, and data used in “merged” documents. Topics include features that will save you time and frustration. Be sure to bring your “how do I do this?” questions.

Feb. 15 & 22 9am-12noon Ref # 0571 BID 093 ZA
Peggy Steinhorst Room A-221 $99

Registration deadline:  Feb. 8

Business Access

This workshop will concentrate on Access applications that are likely used in an office setting. Participants will practice best methods for analyzing and creating database designs, producing reports, making queries and utilizing the web. Topics include features that will save you time and frustration. Be sure to bring your “how do I do this?” questions.

March 7 & 14 9am-12noon Ref # 0574 BID 095 ZA
Peggy Steinhorst Room A-221 $99

Registration deadline:  Feb. 29

Excel Tips & Tricks for Not-for-Profit Organizations

The Kishwaukee College Foundation has awarded funds to the BID Center to provide affordable training for not-for-profit organizations. The funding is generated by an endowment  generously established by The National Bank & Trust for this purpose. The BID Center offers a variety of training topics for not-for-profit agencies each year.

This workshop will concentrate on Excel applications that are used in an office setting. Participants will practice best methods for creating lists, tables, merging, charting, using Auto Filter, working with template, advanced formulas/data collection and Help. Be sure to bring your “how do I do this?” questions.

March 11 8am-12noon Ref # 0572 BID 094 ZA
Kristin Brynteson Room A-221 $5  - not-for-profit

Registration deadline:  March 3


CUSTOMER SERVICE CLASSES

Winning Through Customer Service

This workshop trains sales and service personnel to present a professional image and to communicate effectively in everyday customer service transactions, as well as in difficult situation. The skills taught address themajor concerns identified by over  fifty organizations within the service industry and over 10 years of product field research. At the heart of this presentation, is a step-by-step process for conducting a customer service transaction.

March 5 8:30am-12:30pm Ref # 0512 BID 019 ZA
Tammy Tiggelaar Room A-222 $49

Registration deadline:  Feb. 25


HUMAN RESOURCE CLASSES

The Subtleties of Harassment

This interactive workshop provides an objective method to assess personal behavior and the interactions of others to determine when friendly or joking behavior crosses the line into subltle sexual harassment or sex-based harassment.  It also provides methods to stop unwanted sexual and sex-based behavior of others and guidelines for effective management response to such incidents.

March 20 9am-12noon Ref # 0510 BID 017 ZA
Sandra Short Room A-222 $49

Registration Deadline: March 10

Cultural Diversity in the Workplace

This interactive workshop will identify effective strategies for creating an inclusive, productive, and respectful workplace; and ways to maximize the contributions of all employees with an emphasis on learning to value diversity rather than simply recognizing differences.

April 3 8:30am-12:30pm Ref #0511 BID 018 ZA
Sandra Short Room A-222 $49

Registration Deadline: April 7


LEADERSHIP CLASSES

Essentials of Leadership (DDI Leadershilp Systems)

Kishwaukee College BID center is partnering with DDI to bring you their successful training systems in leadership. DDI has trained and developed nearly 16 million leaders worldwide. Their newly acquired skills have influened the work lives of more than 210 million. Organizations have hired nearly 24 million people using DDI’s selection systems.  About one-third of DDI’s clients are in manufacturing. Clents also include 70 percent of the Fortune 500 companies and one-half of the Malcom Baldrige National Quality Award recipients. To meet your company’s specific needs, DDI’s course modules may be combined in a variety of ways under these topics:

Contact Len Janeski: 815-825-2086 X588 or lenny@kishwaukeecollege.edu for further information


OCCUPATIONAL SPANISH CLASSES

Occupational Spanish for Industry, Manufacturing & Warehousing

Participants will learn to use Spanish to greet and compliment employees;  express numbers, measurements, and fractions; assist with employment and scheduling issues; control safety and medical situations; and issue commands for general and specific industry, manufacturing, and warehousing tasks. Grammar is not covered and no prior knowledge of Spanish is required.

Jan. 9, 16, 23 & 30 10am-12noon Ref # 0569 BID 084 ZA      
Tammy Tiggelaar Room A-222 $150 (includes book & CD)

Registration deadline:  Dec. 20

Occupational Spanish for Collecting Information & Date

Learn to address the most important Spanish commands, questions, and phrases critical to requesting personal information and data. This method includes an easy-to-use pronunciation system. English speakers will practice speaking and listening to practical, common phrases and questions in Spanish such as numbers, requesting documentation, paperwork questions, intial interview questions, and more. Grammar is not covered and no prior knowledge of Spanish is required.

Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27 10am-12noon Ref # 0570 BID 085 ZA    
Tammy Tiggelaar Room A-222 $150 (includes book & CD)

Registration deadline:  Jan. 23


OSHA HEALTH & SAFETY CLASSES

OSHA for the Human Resource Director (6 Hours)

Are you an HR Director who also has the title of Safety Coordinator?  Is your company lacking a structured safety and health program?   If so, this class is for you. Participants will gain knowledge of the relationship between OSHA and other government agencies and learn to read and understand the OSHA 29 CFR.  Participants will look at samples of various required written procedures such as lockout tagout, job safety analysis, and confined spaces, developint a company safety manual, and required safety training. Injury and illness Rrecordkeeping will also be discussed. 

Jan. 21 9am-3:30pm Ref # 0525 BID 037 ZA
Jeff Clark Room A--222 $135

Registration Deadline: January 4

OSHA 10-Hour Training for Construction Trades

Participants will learn the major provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry. Primary topics include: the inspection and citation process, working and walking surfaces including ladders and scaffolds, hazardous materials, fall protection, electrical safety, material handling and more. Additional topics can be customized to meets the participants needs. OHSA’s 10 Hour Construction card will be issued upon completion of class.

Jan. 29, Jane. 30 8am-3pm, 8am-12pm Ref # 0526 BID 034 ZA
Jeff Clark Room A-222 $225

Registration Deadline: January 15

OSHA 10-Hour Training for General Industry

Topics include: working and walking surfaces, emergency plans and exit routes, material safety data sheets and labeling program, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and record keeping. Participants will be able to determine which regulations apply to their company and assist in implementing a proactive safety and health program. OSHA’s 10-Hour General Industry card will be issued.

Feb. 25, Feb. 26 8am-3pm, 8am-12pm Ref # 0527 BID 035 ZA
Jeff Clark Room A-222 $225

Registration Deadline: February 11

OSHA Forklift Safety Train-the-Trainer

Save money and hassle—qualify your own employees to train and certify your forklift drivers. Meets OSHA Powered Industrial Truck standard: mechanics, inspection, and maintenance of forklifts, ANSI driving procedures, special operating rules, stacking and tiering, refueling procedures, training requirements for various trucks, procedures following an employee incident or accident, and how to conduct driving skills audits.

March 10 9am-12pm Ref # 0528  BID 036 ZA
Jeff Clark Room A-222 $75

Registration Deadline: February 25


SOCIAL WORK, COUNSELING, AND THERAPY WORKSHOPS

The Kishwaukee College Foundation has awarded funds to the BID Center to provide affordable training for not-for-profit organizations. The funding is generated by an endowment  generously established by The National Bank & Trust for this purpose. The BID Center offers a variety of training topics for not-for-profit agencies each year. Those who work for “for-profit agencies” are also welcome to attend at a slightly higher cost.

Child & Adolescent Art Therapy

Lisa Kay has taught art therapy at numerous schools and workshops, has been a practicing art therapy clinician of children and adolesence, and has developed and administered art therapy programs. Expect a hands-on experience of what works and how to provide art therapy to children and adolescents.

January 11 9am-4pm Ref # 0515 BID 015 ZA
Lisa Kay Room A-222/268 Not-For-Profit: $15
    For-Profit: $65

Registration Deadline: December 28, 2007

Internal Family Systems Model

 Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) is a simple yet sophisticated integration of intra-psychic and family systems theory and technique, and of psychology and spirituality, that can be used with couples, families, groups, and children; is particularly effective in healing trauma safely, without backlash or overwhelm; helps therapists stay centered and open-hearted; provides a user-friendly language for therapy that encourages disclosure and empathy; allows both therapist and client to access the beauty and joy that underlie protectiveness; is highly respectful of client’s pace and leadership; reduces “resistance” by appreciating and respecting client’s protective parts; and establishes an enjoyable, collaborative partnership between therapist and client.

March 7 9am-4pm Ref # 0516 BID 016 ZA
Dr. Paul Ginter Room A-222/268 Not-For-Profit: $15
    For-Profit: $65

Registration Deadline: February 25