Employee Success Series

IMPORTANT NOTE: If the established dates in this series do not fit with your schedule, upon request, this training can be delivered to your place of business at a convenient time for you and your employees. And, it can also be made available as 'in-person' training. This training meets the ETP Funding criteria for ETP eligible employers. 

Join us for a workshop series meant to set you up for success in any environment. These topics will increase your emotional intelligence and make you more desirable no matter what your profession. Take part and gain the knowledge, work habits, and character traits necessary to succeed in this rapidly changing world! 

Take all 6 classes for only $49 - for the entire series! 

All classes are held from 11:30am-1:00pm on Thursdays, via Zoom.

1. Communication –

Date: September 28 (important note: this is the only class that meets on a Wednesday)

Facilitator: Brooke Winter

Clear and effective communication is critical at every level of the workplace. Improving your communication skills can improve productivity, efficiencies, working relationships, and the overall culture of your organization. This course is designed to provide you with the strategies, tools and techniques needed to become a more effective and impactful communicator, wherever you may be.

2. Resilience –

Date: October 6, 2022

Facilitator: Lesley Butcher

Can you cope with and rise above the challenges, problems and set-backs that we will all inevitably face throughout this life? We can all benefit from developing our ability to handle and recover from difficult situations. It’s not necessarily about toughening up, but about bending and adapting to come out even better at the other side. This training will give you some tips on how to do just that.

3. Analysis Solution Mindset –

Date: October 13, 2022

Facilitator: Kate Grissom

In today’s world, workers need strategies to approach and solve complex problems on their own on a day-to-day basis. Learn how to consider different viewpoints and look at the bigger picture in order to identify and define problems, extract necessary information and develop solutions.

 4. Collaboration –

Date: October 20, 2022

Facilitator: Angela Cordell

If you want to go fast, go alone—but for organizations to go far, they must go together. Collaboration is essential if you want to be a successful team member and promote a cooperative culture in the workplace. Through this training, identify ways to connect with your team and gain skills on how to effectively listen, build trust and practice good decision-making.

5. Social Diversity & Self-Awareness –

Date: October 27, 2022

Facilitator: Heather Wylie

The demographic makeup of United States has changed dramatically in the last 25 years, and it will continue to do so. Living and working in our society will require that each of us become increasingly aware of and learn how to value diversity not only in the workplace, but in every scenario that we walk into. This training will help you gain skills on putting an emphasis on inclusion vs. exclusion and helping your organization and community to thrive.

6. Adaptability –

Date: November 3, 2022

Facilitator: Lesley Butcher

Having the ability to rapidly learn new skills and behaviors in response to changing circumstances is something that all employers look for, but it will also help you outside of work in today’s ever-changing world. Whether you’re aspiring for leadership or in a support role, you’ll get some valuable takeaways that will help you learn how to handle stress, use feedback in a positive way, and learn from situations that go wrong. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prior to the start of each class, your facilitators will email to you the instructions and Zoom link for accessing each workshop. 

Nonprofit Management

This course provides an overview of the responsibilities and functions of operating and managing a nonprofit organization. All aspects of an organization will be covered collectively or individually. This class can be valuable for staff, volunteers, Board members to understand how the organization they oversee operates, as well as those considering starting a nonprofit organization.

The course will be conducted online on Zoom.

Zoom links will be sent within two days of the first class meeting.

Sample topics: 

• Mission and mission statement
• Strategic planning
• Board of Directors
• Staff & Volunteers
• Programs
• Non-profit financial management
• Marketing and Public Relations
• Fund Raising and Grants Process
• Resources

Date: October 5, 12, 19, 2022

Schedule: 3-Wednesdays, 9:00am-11:00am

Location: Virtual Via Zoom

Facilitator: Bob Reich

Fee: $89

Communication in the Workplace –

Date: October 14, 2022

Schedule: Fridays, 8:30am-10:00

Location: Downtown Redding Campus, Room: 8113

Facilitator: Jacquelyn Horton

Fee: $65 

Speak Like a Boss – 

Date: October 21, 2022

Schedule: Fridays, 8:30am-10:00

Location: Downtown Redding Campus, Room: 8113

Facilitator: Jacquelyn Horton

Fee: $65 

HeartSaver CPR AED First Aid (6 hours)

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED is geared towards anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course. Cards will be issued by email from the American Heart Association.

Date: October 22, 2022

Schedule: Saturday, 9:00am – 3:00pm

Location: Downtown Redding Campus, Rm: TBD

Facilitator: Lynnette Crowe

Fee: $75 (includes Student Workbook and Card issued by American Heart Association)

Nonprofit: Effective Fundraising and Grant Writing

You don’t have to apologize when asking for support and contributions for your organization. Asking for and bringing in funds to support your organization or program can be a challenge for many people. We will discuss techniques to bring in funds and resources. Valuable for staff, Boards, volunteers, and anyone who is involved with raising funds for a nonprofit.

The course will be conducted online on Zoom.

Zoom links will be sentwithin two days of the first class meeting.

Sample topics: 

• Mission and mission statement for raising funds
• Strategic planning for your contributed income
• Fund Raising
• Grant Research and Writing Process
• An understanding of the elements of raising funds and writing grants to support programs and organizations
• Board and staff roles and responsibilities and roles
• Understanding of the different ways and approaches to fund raising and grant writing
• Special and Fund Raising Events

Date: October 26, November 2, 9, 2022

Schedule: 3-Wednesdays, 9:00-11:00

Location: Virtual Via Zoom

Facilitator: Bob Reich

Fee: $89

Mediated Communication and Presentations – 

Date: October 28, 2022

Schedule: Fridays, 8:30am-10:00

Location: Downtown Redding Campus, Room: 8113

Facilitator: Jacquelyn Horton

Fee: $65 

Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS for HCP)

6 hours

BLS is geared towards medical professionals, like EMTs, paramedics, fire fighters, medical assistants, physical therapists, nurses, and in-facility hospital providers. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course. Cards will be issued by email from the American Heart Association.

Date: October 29, 2022

Schedule: Saturday, 9:00am – 3:00pm

Location: Downtown Redding Campus, Rm: TBD

Facilitator: Lynnette Crowe

Fee: $85 (includes Student Workbook and Card issued by American Heart Association)