CONNECTIONS JANUARY – MARCH 2015

CONNECTIONS A Calendar of

Continuing Education

Classes

YOUR BRIDGE TO CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THIS ISSUE

Southeastern Technical College’s Economic Development Connections is a quarterly publication. Please call us with your email address to see our latest Economic Development courses and services offered or go to www.southeasterntech.edu. If you have ideas for a course that we have not offered, please call or email us with your ideas. Many of our best classes were suggested by someone in the community. Your ideas are appreciated!

What are Continuing Education courses?

Continuing Education courses are developed in response to special educational demands and requests of citizens, professional and business groups, and other organizations. The major role of continuing education is to develop and implement courses for career and professional development and personal interest and enrichment.

Continuing Education courses are offered in an informal and non-competitive setting. Usually, there are no grades, exams, or prerequisites. Admission to the school is not required. However, a one-week advance registration into the class is recommended.

What’s Hot?

Driver’s Education Awareness Course for Women Ed2Go

In This Issue:

Computer Courses 2

Health & Safety Courses 3

Driving Courses 5

Real Estate Courses 5

Online Courses 7

Personal Enrichment 8

Assessments & Certifications 10

Leadership Academy 11

Facility Rentals & Services 12

Professional Development 12

Contact Us 12

Training Close to Home

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Basic Computers Designed to eliminate computer frustration for participants with little or no experience. Topics will include email basics and internet. This slower paced class will give the novice the confidence they need. Cost $99

Location Date Times Vidalia Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 5:30pm - 8:30pm Vidalia Feb. 3,10,17,24 9am - 12pm

Introduction to Computers Not too fast, but not too slow...That is the way we like to handle this introductory computer course. This course is for those who have limited or no knowledge of computers. Learn what they are, what they can do, why you might want one, how they work, and many other related topics in a relaxed atmosphere. This course is an excellent introduction for our other computer classes. Cost $20

Location Date Times Swainsboro Feb. 19 6pm - 8pm Jenkins Feb. 24 6pm - 8pm Swainsboro Mar. 19 6pm - 8pm

Excel Functions This course is designed to demonstrate excel functions that will enhance expertise of user. Topics will include: IF, OR, And, Nested, SUMIF, COUNTIFS, AVERAGEIFS, FV. Cost $49

Location Date Times Vidalia Feb. 19 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Social Media (Beginner) How do I get started? Need to connect with family and friends? Love sharing photos? Want to browse internet for products and services? This course is designed to get you connected. Cost $60

Location Date Times Vidalia Mar. 3, 10 9am - 12pm Vidalia Mar. 5, 12 5:30pm - 8:30pm

iPad (Beginner) Designed for beginners. Participants will learn to navigate and customize their device. Topics include: what can my iPad do for me, browsing the web, downloading apps and getting into iPad settings. Cost $60

Location Date Times Vidalia Mar. 3, 10 5pm - 7pm Vidalia Mar. 24, 31 10am - 12pm

Tech Savvy Thursdays – iPad Tips and Tricks Did you finally break down and purchase an iPad only to discover that you can barely use it? Come to this class to learn the basics and functionality of an iPad. Please note universal functions of the iPad platform will be taught and that specific "apps" may vary from iPad to iPad. Students must bring their own iPad to the class. Cost $25

Location Date Times Swainsboro TBA TBA

PowerPoint Beginner Use this dynamic presentation tool to get your point across. You can create slides, charts and graphs that are easy to understand. In presentations you will be able to enhance your information and data and add value to a speech or report with the dramatic effects of PowerPoint. Cost $79

Location Date Times Vidalia Jan. 15, 22, 29 5pm - 7pm Swainsboro Mar. 10, 17, 24 5pm - 7pm

Excel Beginner Learn to store, organize, and manipulate data. Excel users can also create graphs and tables that will enable them to analyze data. Cost $79

Location Date Times Vidalia Mar. 17, 24, 31 5pm - 7pm

Microsoft Word Beginner This is a must for organizations/individuals who need to produce, organize, and store written material and correspondence. You will learn to create and edit documents with all the shortcuts. If you have tried to teach yourself but fall a little short, this course will make you efficient and give you all the bells and whistles. Cost $79

Location Date Times Vidalia Feb. 25, Mar. 4, 11 6pm - 8pm Swainsboro Feb. 10, 17, 24 6pm - 8pm

Computer Courses

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Health and Safety Courses

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required of many health professionals to help revive, resuscitate, or sustain a person who is experiencing cardiac arrest or respiratory failure of some sort. This could include a drowning victim, heart attack or stroke patient, or any scenario where breathing or heartbeat have been compromised. Certified by American Heart Association. Cost $40

Location Date Times Wrightsville Jan. 5 6pm – 9pm Vidalia Jan. 6 6pm – 9pm Vidalia Feb. 3 6pm – 9pm Vidalia Mar. 10 6pm – 9pm Vidalia Mar. 31 6pm – 9pm

Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency. Cost $55

Location Date Times Vidalia Jan. 8 6pm – 9pm Swainsboro Jan. 14 6pm – 9pm Wrightsville Jan. 19 6pm – 9pm Jenkins Jan. 21 5:30pm – 8:30pm Vidalia Feb. 5 6pm – 9pm Swainsboro Feb. 18 6pm – 9pm Swainsboro Mar. 11 6pm – 9pm Vidalia Mar. 12 6pm – 9pm Wrightsville Mar. 16 6pm – 9pm

Bloodborne Pathogens Training helps meet OSHA standards and teaches students how BBP’s are spread and how to help prevent exposure incidents by following work practice controls. Cost $20

Location Date Times Vidalia Jan. 6 6pm – 8pm Wrightsville Feb. 16 6pm – 8pm Vidalia Mar. 26 6pm – 8pm

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) This recertification course is taught to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. Cost $120

Location Date Times Vidalia Jan. 15 1pm – 7pm Vidalia Mar. 19 1pm – 7pm

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) recertification course teaches students to enhance their skills in treating victims of cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies while earning their American Heart Association ACLS Completion Card. Cost $120

Location Date Times Vidalia Jan. 13 1pm – 7pm Wrightsville Mar. 9 1pm – 7pm Vidalia Mar. 19 1pm – 7pm

EKG Recognition This course is for healthcare professionals who participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies. Cost $60

Location Date Times Vidalia Feb. 10, 12 6pm – 9pm

Pediatric First Aid CPR AED course is taught to meet the regulatory requirements for child care workers. We teach students to respond to injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Cost $40

Location Date Times Vidalia Jan. 20 6pm – 9pm Vidalia Mar. 24 6pm – 9pm

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*REGISTRATION for all classes is 1 week prior to class. LATE REGISTRATION will require an additional fee.

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What’s Hot?

Driver’s Education (Joshua’s Law)

Driving Class for Teens

The 36-hour course meets the requirements of Joshua’s Law which mandates that all 16-year-olds applying for a class D driver’s license must complete an approved driver education program. In addition, most insurance companies provide a discount to drivers who successfully complete the course.

Course instructors have years of experience teaching teen drivers and are committed to keeping teens safe behind the wheel. Instructions include both 30 hours in-class lecture time and 6 hours on-the-road driving time.

Ask about our group discounts. Students must possess a learner’s permit prior to the first day of class. Cost $300

Includes Lunch

Register now!! Seats are limited and will be on a First Come, First Serve basis.

Class will be offered again during summer break.

See our April – June CONNECTIONS

Contact: Susan Rustin at 912-538-3197 Janene Betts at 478-289-2326 srustin@southeasterntech.edu jbetts@southeasterntech.edu

Location Date Time

Vidalia Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 8am – 4pm

Vidalia Mar. 30, 31, Apr. 1, 2 8am – 4pm

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Real Estate Courses for the Professional

Courses to acquire or maintain your professional real estate license are available through the Economic Development Center. Courses are offered as home computer study. Therefore, they may be completed at home, at your convenience. We also offer computer use and a quiet reserved space at our facility for a small fee. Pre-License $395

Post- License $150

Continuing Ed $50-$100 per course

Driver’s Education The 36-hour course meets the requirements of Joshua’s Law which mandates that all 16-year-olds applying for a class D driver’s license must complete an approved driver education program. In addition, most insurance companies provide a discount to drivers who successfully complete the course. Lunch Included. Cost $300

Location Date Times Vidalia Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 8am – 4pm Vidalia Mar. 30, 31, Apr. 1, 2 8am – 4pm

Defensive Driving This course will train drivers many techniques in preventing collisions. Various driving situations will be discussed to convey the importance of knowing how to handle real life situations. This course may be used to lower auto insurance rates. Check with your insurance carrier. Because defensive knowledge is crucial to prevention, young drivers as well as the more experienced will benefit from this course. 6 hours. Cost $50

Location Date Times Vidalia Jan. 27, 29 6pm – 9pm Swainsboro Feb. 9 1pm – 7pm Vidalia Mar. 2, 4 6pm – 9pm Wrightsville Call for Dates Metter Call for Dates Reidsville Call for Dates

Vehicle Escort Driver This training satisfies the requirements for the Department of Transportation Oversize-Overweight load escort vehicle drivers. A Defensive Driving course is required to take this course. Cost $79

Location Date Times Vidalia Mar. 6 8am – 5pm

CDL Refresher Do you have a Commercial Driver License (CDL) but have been off the road for a while? We can help. Cost $575

Location Date Times Vidalia Mar 13, 14, 20, 21 8am – 6pm

You must have driven at least one year in the past 10 years to take the CDL Refresher course.

Driving Courses

Got an idea for a class? Do you know an interesting instructor?

We welcome your suggestions! Susan (912)538-3197

srustin@southeasterntech.edu Janene Betts (478)289-2326

jbetts@southeasterntech.edu

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What’s Hot?

Awareness Course for Women Be Aware – Be Prepared

Did you know that only 10% of self-defense is physical and 90% is awareness? By avoiding confrontation and staying aware of your surroundings, you can reduce the risk of harm to you and your family. Do not become a victim! Students will learn how to identify and react to dangerous scenarios. Skills will be taught to control, contain and survive an attack. Case studies and how to avoid conflict will be included. The “what if” session will offer answers that can ward off unwanted scenarios. Parents will also be able to discuss and warn children of all ages how to react to dangerous situations. This course will be geared to teen and adult women of all ages.

Cost $49 Group Discounts Offered for 4 or more participants.

The class will cover:

How to identify and react to dangerous scenarios Learn how to control, contain and survive an attack How to avoid conflict Case study discussions “What if” session – offers answers to ward off unwanted scenarios Learn to discuss and warn children of all ages how to react in dangerous situations

Contact: Susan Rustin at 912-538-3197 Janene Betts at 478-289-2326 srustin@southeasterntech.edu jbetts@southeasterntech.edu

Location Date Time

Vidalia Jan. 20 6pm – 8pm

Swainsboro Jan. 27 6pm – 8pm

Vidalia Feb. 17 6pm – 8pm

Swainsboro Feb. 24 6pm – 8pm

Swainsboro Mar. 17 6pm – 8pm

Vidalia Mar. 24 6pm – 8pm

Personal Fun Classes

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Many More Great Courses Online! Online classes for all your needs.

Visit www.ed2go.com/conedstc or call (912)538-3197 or email srustin@southeasterntech.edu for assistance.

Online Courses at Your Convenience!

QUICKBOOKS FOR CONTRACTORS Contractors have many unique bookkeeping needs, so we've designed this course from the ground up specifically for the construction industry. In this six-week course, you'll learn how to use the Premier Contractor Edition of QuickBooks 2014 to run your business more efficiently. Lessons are clearly illustrated and include easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions to give you hands-on practice with the features that you're sure to use every day. You'll discover how to create custom, professional-looking contract estimates and track time and materials, and you'll learn the different methods you can use to bill your clients, including how to use the QuickBooks progress invoicing and job-costing features. You'll find out how to deal with tricky situations, like change orders and retainage requirements, and you'll learn how to properly set up accounts, items, customers, and jobs. All along the way, you'll learn how to avoid many of the big and often costly mistakes contractors commonly make with QuickBooks. Finally, you'll learn how specific transactions impact all your accounts, and even some techniques to protect your business from fraud, prepare for tax time, and generate useful and dynamic reports. SPANISH FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS Are you struggling to communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients? If so, here's the perfect solution. Whether you're new to the Spanish language or just want a refresher, this fun and simple course will give you the basic tools you need to bridge the communication gap. With increasing numbers of Spanish-speaking patients entering the healthcare system every year, it's more crucial than ever for health professionals to learn medical Spanish. What's more, adding Spanish skills to your résumé can broaden your career horizons. But you're a busy person, and you don't have time to waste—so this course skips the "touristy" topics and focuses on the survival Spanish medical personnel really need to know in a medical setting. Starting with the basics of Spanish pronunciation, you'll move right into simple words for everyday topics including colors, numbers, conversational phrases, family names, and words for asking questions. Next, you'll get to the meat of the course as you discover how to ask about pain, symptoms, medical histories, insurance, and patients' feelings. You'll also learn how to talk about body parts, diets, and medical care and treatment. Along the way, entertaining games and stories will help you practice your new vocabulary as you gain awareness about Latin American culture. By the end of this course, you'll have a strong foundation in basic medical Spanish that you can build on for years to come. ¡Vamos! (Let's go!) INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL 2010 Do you work with numbers? Then you need to master Microsoft Excel 2010. Even "non-techie" beginners will find it easy to learn Excel in this fun, step-by-step online course. These lessons will teach you dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. You'll also learn the secrets behind writing powerful mathematical formulas and discover how to use the function wizard to quickly and automatically calculate statistics, loan payments, future value, and more. In addition, you'll get tips on sorting and analyzing data, designing custom charts and graphs, creating three-dimensional workbooks, building links between files, and automating frequently-repeated tasks with macros and buttons. INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT EXCEL 2010 Take your Excel skills to the next level! Master charting, PivotTables, Slicers, Sparklines, and other advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2010, and discover how this powerful MS Office program can boost your productivity. In these hands-on lessons, you'll learn how to create informative, eye-catching charts and harness the power of Excel's data analysis and filtering tools. In addition, you'll find out how easy it is to create macros that let you manipulate data with the push of a button. And you'll set yourself apart from the casual Excel user by adding VLOOKUP, INDEX & MATCH, and Excel's other time-saving functions to your repertoire. ADVANCED MICROSOFT EXCEL 2010 Any proficient Microsoft Excel user will agree that this program is a very powerful analytical tool. Wouldn't it be great to learn how to effectively use all the advanced Excel features? Most organizations rely heavily on Excel to consolidate, analyze, and report financial information. Your company is probably no exception. By learning these advanced techniques, you can become more valuable to your organization. You'll see how to work with the additional analytical tools provided by Excel add-ins and become skilled in using validation to protect the integrity of your worksheets from less experienced users. Impress your coworkers by learning how to add functional and eye-catching custom controls to any worksheet and how to use scenarios and data tables to quickly perform what-if data analyses. You'll discover advanced techniques for PivotTables, such as creating calculated fields and calculated items. Become adept at consolidating and importing external data, and master the art of conditional formatting to highlight duplicate entries and other common worksheet problems. Learn how Excel 2010 table tools take the complexity out of table creation and management. As you become proficient at nesting functions within other functions, you'll be able to accomplish just about anything Microsoft Excel has to offer!

Courses start at $99

6 week courses beginning Jan. 21

6 week courses beginning Feb. 18

6 week courses beginning Mar. 18

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Personal Enrichment Community Spanish This class is designed for persons who want an easy and quick way to learn limited amounts of everyday Spanish. Vidalia Feb. 2, 4, 9, 11 6pm-9pm Cost $99 Spanish for Nursing This class is designed for use in the field of nursing and increase the effectiveness of the health care professional. Vidalia Feb. 16, 18, 23, 25 6pm-9pm Cost $99 Note: This course can be taught in requested healthcare facility. Spanish Law Enforcement With more and more Spanish-speaking people living in the United States every year, learning the Spanish language is becoming ever more important—especially in the field of law enforcement, where clear and quick communication is crucial. Mastering basic Spanish will give you more power to handle situations involving Spanish-speaking victims, witnesses, or criminals. It's a smart career move as well, because adding Spanish skills to your résumé can open the door to new job opportunities. Whether you're new to the Spanish language or just want a refresher, this course will teach you the basic Spanish phrases you need for everything from making casual conversation to handling life-or-death situations. In this course, you'll focus specifically on Spanish for law enforcement personnel, skipping the "touristy" phrases you don't need to know. By the end of this course, you'll be well on your way to being a Spanish speaker and communicating more effectively with the Spanish speakers all around you. “Good course. I enjoyed the pace, flexibility in completing assignments, and the content was appropriate for law enforcement.” On-line 6 weeks course Beginning Jan. 21, Feb. 18, or Mar. 18 Cost $99 Workplace Spanish Class participants learn only the Spanish phrases, questions, and commands needed for job-specific purposes. Students learn short, bite-size terms and phrases they need to know for specific situations in order to do their jobs better and more efficiently. Cost $99 Swainsboro TBA Stamping Up Why settle for Hallmark when you can create your own Christmas cards? A uniquely designed card is a gift in itself. You will learn the basics of stamping and card making while designing personalized works of art. Testimonies rave the course as “addictive” and “creating uniquely breathtaking designs”. Vidalia Jan. 27, 29 5:30pm-8:30pm Cost $40 Feb. 24, 26 5:30pm-8:30pm Supplies $15 Mar. 24, 26 5:30pm-8:30pm Knitting Made Easy Whether you knit for relaxation or knit for gifting, this is a fun and rewarding class. Who wouldn’t love a personalized knitted gift for Christmas? Learn to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off; all skills necessary to knit the perfect gift. So get started NOW! Supplies provided by instructor ($15). Cost $40 Vidalia Jan. 20, 22, 27, 29 6pm-7:30pm Supplies $15 Feb. 17, 19, 24, 26 6pm-7:30pm Mar. 17, 19, 24, 26 6pm-7:30pm Introduction to Stock Options Learn how to evaluate, buy, sell, and profit with investment tools that were once thought to be only for the pros. This course will teach you how to protect your portfolio and profit in a down market, an up market, or even a flat market. Learn to leverage your investment dollars for potential profits that surpass those possible with stocks. “Mark has been a great instructor! His real life experiences gave credibility to the whole course. His examples, his warnings, and his lists of reference materials truly helped build my interest and confidence in options trading. I am excited, as he predicted, to be involved in this aspect of investing” On-line 6 weeks course Beginning Jan. 21, Feb. 18, or Mar. 18 Cost $99 Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay Online auctions match buyers with sellers in a global marketplace for almost any item. If you've ever dreamed of working from home or just earning extra income by buying and selling goods online, our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way. You'll learn how to create titles that get noticed, how to craft advertising copy that sells items quickly and for top dollar, and how to create and upload photos of the items you are selling. You'll also learn how to safely conduct financial transactions, how to accept credit card payments, and how to pack and ship any item hassle-free. If you're a buyer, you'll learn how to value almost any item up for auction, how to get the best possible price, how to protect yourself against fraud, and how to compete effectively against other bidders. “I have been an eBay user for several years as both a Buyer and a Seller, and have over 500 positive feedbacks. I consider myself an experienced "eBayer", however I was self-taught which is why I signed up for your class. In each and every lesson during your class I learned something new! I highly recommend your class for not only the beginner but also the experienced eBay user.” Cost $99 On-line 6 weeks course Beginning Jan. 21, Feb. 18, or Mar. 18 Automotive Maintenance for Beginners At last—an automotive course for the beginner! Learn how to check the 6-7 vital fluids and other components under the hood. This course is for all ages and experience-levels learn how to jump-start your car safely, change a tire, and to maintain the upkeep of the vehicle. Cost $35 Vidalia Jan. 29 5:30pm – 7:30pm Vidalia Feb. 26 5:30pm – 7:30pm Swainsboro Mar. 9 5:30pm – 7:30pm Vidalia Mar. 26 5:30pm – 7:30pm

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What’s Hot?

Certified Teen Sitter

Give your teen the confidence they need to be a GREAT Sitter.

Child safety is of utmost importance especially when it is your responsibility to care for children. Training in this area will give your teen the confidence they need to give the very best to each child. In addition, the parents of the child in care will feel confident they have the right teen for such an important responsibility.

Course includes:

American Heart Association Certification CPR/First Aid and AED Training in Bloodbourne Pathogens Fire Safety Awareness Stranger Danger Clues Training for a variety of emergencies Responsible communication skills Food safety tips Proper hygiene procedures Age appropriate games and activities for sitter use

Date Time Price

March 26, 27 1pm – 5pm $75

Contact: Susan Rustin at 912-538-3197 Janene Betts at 478-289-2326 srustin@southeasterntech.edu jbetts@southeasterntech.edu

We encourage boys and girls ages 13-15 to sign up now!

Class limited to 20 seats.

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Assessments and Certifications

We can help you take your career to a new level Many professions today require certification training and testing. Our Economic Development division can provide timely training and certification testing to keep your professional work credentials current. Professional certifications include:

Teacher certification HVAC certification

Welder certification Electrician Code Update

Pesticide Applicator’s certification Forklift

First Aid / CPR OSHA

Real Estate Professional Forester

Master Timber Harvester ServSafe Certification Course (ANSI-CFP) Earn Nationally Accredited Food Safety Certification from the National Restaurant Association Vidalia Feb. 23, 24, 25 4pm – 8 pm Cost $140 Vidalia Feb. 28 8am – 6pm Vidalia Mar. 28 8am – 6pm The Work Ready Certificate is awarded after passing assessments in three core areas: Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information and Locating Information. Georgians can use their Work Ready Certificate to prove their work readiness to potential employers. Call to reserve a seat! Cost $40 Swainsboro (Thursdays 8am or 1:15pm) (478-289-2250) Vidalia (Wednesdays 1:30pm) (912-538-3258)

Certified Teen Sitter AHA CERTIFICATION Give your teen the confidence they need to be a GREAT Sitter. Child Safety is of utmost importance especially when it is your responsibility to care for children. Course includes American Heart Association Certification for CPR/First Aid and AED, Fire Safety awareness, Stranger danger clues, and more. Open to boys and girls ages 13-15. Cost $75 Vidalia Mar. 30, 31 1pm-5pm Forklift Operator Safety Training Students attending this 6 hour course will gain the knowledge necessary for safe operation of a powered industrial truck; to fully understand the methods and procedures necessary to safely operate a powered industrial truck in the workplace and to utilize a barcode scanner for effective receiving and/or shipment of a product in the workplace. Cost $60 Swainsboro Feb. 6 8:30am – 2:30pm Swainsboro Mar. 20 8:30am – 2:30pm

Contact: Susan Rustin at 912-538-3197 Janene Betts at 478-289-2326 srustin@southeasterntech.edu jbetts@southeasterntech.edu

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Leadership Academy

Better Training = Effective Leaders = Higher Profits

Being an effective leader means practicing skills that make a positive difference for individual employees and for the company. Statistics prove that companies with well trained leaders are more profitable and have fewer employee/employer problems to solve. This course will provide training that gives leaders the opportunity to sharpen and adjust their leadership skills for the employees they supervise. Becoming aware of more effective methods to think and behave as a supervisor is the first step to becoming the leader a company desires. We will show supervisors new tools and behaviors to do their jobs easier and more effectively.

Who should attend? Front line managers, supervisors, lead operators,

new and seasoned leaders; anyone looking to lead their organization to better performance and increased profitability.

Topics covered include:

How to define the culture you want in your workplace using your company’s vision or mission. Accomplishing more through teamwork. How to run effective meetings that result in action, not just talk. How to coach and grow even difficult employees. Learning how to listen effectively to eliminate mistakes in the workplace. Skills of delegation that turn assignments into win-win tasks. Accountability that makes a difference. What a smart goal can do for you. Why communication fails. Where are our work ethics? Planning to exceed expectations. Benefits of time management.

Cost: $175

Course begins March 5. Call for more information.

Contact: David Yarbrough 912-538-3119 Gail Ware 478-289-2331 dyarbrough@southeasterntech.edu gware@southeasterntech.edu

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The Economic Development Center offers conferencing and catering for your training session or event.

The distraction free meeting venue in the heart of Vidalia is available for events such as training workshops, seminars, teambuilding programs and more. We have the latest in conference center technology including Wi-Fi, white boards and state of the art audiovisual equipment. In addition, we are ready to cater your breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshment breaks.

Classrooms and Breakout Rooms We have several classrooms available with ample space for flip charts and visual displays. Rooms contain the technology you request. Computer Labs Our labs are uniquely appointed to accommodate a wide breadth of software training. Two computer labs are available, each with 20-25 computers. Each lab has LCD projector capability and high-speed connectivity. Conference Rooms We can accommodate small or large conference events with the latest in audio visual capability.

Professional Development for Small Business or Large Industry We can provide customized training to meet any Business and Industry need. We will partner with you to develop a training program that fits

your skill requirements and time restraints . We are ready to deliver how, where, and when you want training.

We have experience in training employees, potential leaders, and leaders in many professional development areas such as team building, communication, time management, train the trainer, delegation, accountability and much more.

Convenient Training Right Here at Home Train the Trainer In today’s business climate, more and more people are becoming trainers, either by choice or because there are fewer folks to do a specific job. Often employees are thrust into a situation without much understanding of what training is or how to do it well. This course is designed to provide you with skills, information and practical experience to become effective in passing your specific skills and knowledge on to others. This course guarantees techniques that will promote success in small or large businesses. Cost $150 March 12 8am – 2pm (Lunch Included)

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Vidalia (912)538-3258

Space also available on our Swainsboro Campus, for more

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Vidalia 100-A Brinson Road

Vidalia, GA 30474 (912)538-3258

Fax: (912)538-3259 Lisa Adams Tommy Jenkins (912)538-3270 (912)538-3200 Susan Rustin David Yarbrough (912)538-3197 (912)538-3119

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Swainsboro 346 Kite Road

Swainsboro, GA 30401 (478)289-2326

Fax: (478)289-2328

Janene Betts (478)289-2326

Gail Ware

(478)289-2331

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