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Advanced Search Operations
with Matt Loughran
Advanced Search Operations
Advanced firefighter search techniques focus on rapid, methodical searches, prioritizing victim rescue in hazardous environments. Key techniques include VEIS (Vent-Enter-Isolate-Search), oriented searches, and searching with a water can. These methods are employed to efficiently locate victims, assess hazards, and facilitate safe removal, often in challenging conditions like low visibility and high heat.
Date: November 5th - 6th, 2025
Schedule: Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 8:00am - 5:00 pm
Location: Shasta College Main Campus
Facilitator: Matt Loughran and Glen McGuire
Fee: $400
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Siskiyou EDC - Launching Cottage Food Businesses
with SBDC
Siskiyou EDC - Launching Cottage Food Businesses
This two-part course is structured to support entrepreneurs in Siskiyou County who want to learn how to start and grow a cottage food business.
Session 1:
- What are cottage foods and what are permissible in Siskiyou County and how are they defined
- Permitting and licensing
- Labeling requirements and Packaging
Session 2:
- Define products, brand, and vision
- Identifying target audience
- Online marketing and branding
- Industry trends and benchmarks
- Go-to market strategies
Note: The local SBDC has partnered with Shasta College to bring a series of professional development courses. These courses are beneficial to anyone with a small business or those looking to start a small business. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, and grants with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 72 hours in advance of this event; please send an email with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST to Shasta-Cascade SBDC, Alexander@siskiyoucounty.org, (530)222-8323
Date(s): Session 1 - Wednesday November 05, 2025
Session 2 - Wednesday November 12, 2025
Schedule: 1 - Wednesday ($30 per class)
Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm
Location: COS - Weed Campus with Hybrid Format Enabled
Facilitator: Quintin Gaddy
Fee: $30.00
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SBDC - Making 2025 the Year to Update Your Business Plan
with SBDC
Making 2025 the Year to Update Your Business Plan
Small businesses must be agile and responsive to change. A business plan is not a one-time document—it should evolve with your business. This two-hour workshop provides a focused opportunity to revisit, revise, or rewrite your plan for the next two years.
Structure: We’ll walk through each section of a business plan together, with time for discussion and Q&A. Before the session, attendees will receive a checklist of materials to bring, ensuring a productive, goal-oriented experience.
Takeaway: A refreshed business plan with clearly defined goals and objectives for the next 18 months.
Note: The local SBDC has partnered with Shasta College to bring a series of professional development courses. These courses are beneficial to anyone with a small business or those looking to start a small business. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, and grants with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 72 hours in advance of this event; please send an email with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST to Shasta-Cascade SBDC, Alexander@siskiyoucounty.org, (530)222-8323
Date: November 06, 2025
Schedule: 1 - Thursday
Time: 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Location: Shasta College - Trinity Campus - Weaverville CA
Facilitator: Lani Lott
Fee: $30.00
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OSHA 10
with Korey Conry
OSHA 10
This course provides students with knowledge of workplace safety and health standards as shown by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Over 10 hours of instruction, students will learn to identify and mitigate common hazards, including electrical, chemical, and ergonomic risks, and know the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers. Those entering the workforce in different industries, this course emphasizes safety awareness and incident prevention.
Upon completion, students will receive an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry This OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course provides students with essential workplace safety and health knowledge, focusing on hazard identification, prevention, and OSHA regulations. The course is designed for individuals working in general industry settings such as manufacturing, healthcare, warehousing, and retail. Throughout the course, students will explore key topics, including an introduction to OSHA, workers' rights, employer responsibilities, walking and working surfaces, electrical safety, hazard communication, personal protective equipment (PPE), machine guarding, and emergency action plans. Instruction will be delivered through interactive lectures, case studies, and real-world scenarios to reinforce hazard recognition and safe work practices. Students will receive an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry completion card, demonstrating their understanding of workplace safety principles. This credential enhances employability and ensures compliance with safety standards in various industries.
Date: November 14, 2025 & November 15, 2025
Schedule: Friday and Saturday
Time: 8:00am- 1:00pm
Location: 11555 Old Oregon Trl. Redding, CA 96003 Room 1102
Facilitator: Korey Conry
Fee: $125 (Regular fee $250.00. Reduced pricing brought to you by Strong Workforce Program funding)
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Day Trip - The Great Dickens Christmas Faire
with Darlene Montgomery
The Great Dickens Christmas Faire is a one-of-a-kind immersive holiday adventure into Victorian London ~ an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and festive shops. It's a twilight evening in Charles Dickens' London Town - a city of winding lanes filled with colorful characters from both literature and history. Enticing aromas of roasted chestnuts and hearty foods fill the air. Gourmet chefs offer delicious foods from around the world, including English bangers and fish 'n' chips, exotic Greek delicacies, French onion soup, and enticing desserts. Cries of street vendors hawking their wares ring out above the bustling crowd. Dozens of lamplit shops are filled to overflowing with handmade gifts. The Dickens Christmas Fair is a treasured Bay Area tradition since 1970 and a splendid way to celebrate the holidays.
To see more about this exciting event visit: https://dickensfair.com/ ;
https://dickensfair.com/galleries/sensational-photos-videos ;
https://dickensfair.com/merchants/discover-the-winding-lanes
IMPORTANT: Registration Deadline - in order to purchase our tickets in a timely manner so we don't miss out on this opportunity, please register no later than October 21st.
Date: November 22, 2025
Schedule: 1 - Saturday
Time: 6:00am - 8:15pm
Location: Meeting at the Shasta College Main Cmapus North/Pine Parking Lot
Facilitator: Darlene Montgomery
Fee: $130
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Siskiyou EDC - Wildland Firefighting Procurement
with SBDC
Siskiyou EDC - Wildland Firefighting Procurement
This two-part series will provide small business owners who are interested in becoming a vendor for Cal Fire and the US Forest Service.
Session 1 will focus on the US Forest Service and the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system. This is the system the US Forest Service utilizes to develop blanket purchase agreements during the off-season, typically January through March. Participants will understand how to navigate the system, what is required to participate, how to register, and how to submit quotes and bids.
Session 2 will focus on the Cal Fire Hired Equipment Program. This is the system the different Cal Fire area units utilize to contract with vendors, which follows a different process than the US Forest Service. This course will also highlight how certifications can assist in the bidding process, how to navigate local area units with assistance from the small business advocate at Cal Fire.
Note: The local SBDC has partnered with Shasta College to bring a series of professional development courses. These courses are beneficial to anyone with a small business or those looking to start a small business. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, and grants with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 72 hours in advance of this event; please send an email with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST to Shasta-Cascade SBDC, Alexander@siskiyoucounty.org, (530)222-8323
Date(s): Session 1 - Wednesday December 03, 2025
Session 2 - Wednesday December 10, 2025
Schedule: 1 - Wednesday ($65 per class)
Time: 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Location: COS - Weed Campus with Hybrid Format Enabled
Facilitator: Quintin Gaddy
Fee: $65.00
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Day Trip - Historic Nevada City Victorian Christmas
with Darlene Montgomery
Historic Nevada City Victorian Christmas
The aroma of roasted chestnuts fill the air, along with street vendors and lamp-lit streets filled with Christmas treasures. It’s the one & only Victorian Christmas. It’s a magical setting of hilly streets with authentic gas lamps, wandering carolers dressed in Victorian attire, and visitors sharing holiday cheer and good tidings. There are holiday activities for all ages including live entertainment, yuletide treats and libations, and Father Christmas!
Double your fun and bring family and friends along with you to enjoy all the festivities this event has to offer.
To learn more about the beautifully festive event, go to: https://www.nevadacitychamber.com/nevada-city-events/victorian-christmas/
This is a rain or shine event.
Date: December 07, 2025
Schedule: 1 - Sunday
Time: 9:00am - 11:00pm
Location: Meeting at the Shasta College Main Cmapus North/Pine Parking Lot
Facilitator: Darlene Montgomery
Fee: $125
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SFT Ethical Leadership for Instructors
with Shawn Tukua
SFT Ethical Leadership for Instructors
Description: This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to identify the value of ethical behavior in instructional settings, describe how ethical norms influence individual ethics, identify a personal ethical perspective and core values and how they impact communication and ethical decision making, and make an ethical decision using an ethical decision-making model, in order to assist in making ethical decisions when faced with an ethical dilemma in an instructional setting and carry out the roles and responsibilities of an SFT instructor in an ethical manner.
Designed For: Individuals who wish to teach State Fire Training courses as a registered instructor and anyone interested in pursuing ethical behavior in an instructional setting.
Authority: Office of the State Fire Marshal
Standard: Attend all class sessions and complete all activities and assignments.
Total Hours: 8
Dates: December 16 & 17
Schedule: Tuesday and Wednesday
Time(s): 6:00PM-10:00PM
Location: Online / Synchronous
Facilitator: Shawn Tukua
Fee: $200 (includes $75 SFT Diploma)
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