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The Advantage Newsletter

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November 2009 
The Advantage
 

The Advantage is a monthly newsletter published by the Workforce Learning Solutions division at Northcentral Technical College designed to keep you posted on new training and professional development opportunities.
 
Over $103,000 Awarded in Workforce Advancement Training Grants. 
 
Workforce Learning Solutions is proud to announce the first round receipients of the Workforce Advancement Training (WAT) grants.  
 
Congratulations to the following:
Sun Printing -  Wausau 
 
Kraft Foods - Medford & Wausau
 
Merrill Distributing Incorporated - Merrill
 
Langlade County Industry Training Consortium
(a consortium of six employers in the Antigo and White Lake area; Amron, Volm/Plaspak, Merit Gear, Waukesha Bearing, Zelazoski Lumber, Robbins Flooring)
 
The training grants cover topics such as leadership development, supervisory skill enhancement, project management, and critical core manufacturing skills.

The training grants are administered through the Wisconsin Technical College System and are desigened to enhance the skills of the incumbent workforce through on-site training and technical assistance. 
 
For more information on grant opportunities, contact a Workforce Learning Manager to develop a training program for your organization. 
 
Essential Skills for Your Leaders    
As the country comes out of these difficult times, do you have the leaders to take your company to the next level of success? Workforce Learning Solutions and our highly qualified industry trainers can help develop the new and potential leaders within your organization and grow their skills to succeed.
 
 
Topics include:
  • Leadership Development
  • Motivating Staff
  • Making Work Fun
  • Team Building
  • Commuicating to Employees
  • Conflict Management
  • Servant Leadership
  • Team Planning
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Financial Management / Budgeting

NTC's Workforce Learning Managers can customize and develop the best fit program for your staff in areas of the greatest importance.  Contact us today and put your employee development plan to action.

 
Featured NEW Continuing Education Offerings Coming Up!
  
 
APICS - Master Planning of Resources - Discover the processes used to develop sales and operations plans and identify and assess internal and external demand as well as forecasting requirements.   
- Thursday - Saturday, November 12 - 14, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Cost $249
 
Dealing with Negativity in the Workplace - During this workshop, participants will learn the reasons behind workplace negativity and discover ways to stop its vicious spread throughout the organization. 
- Monday, November 16, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cost $59
 
Export Compliance - Complying with US and foreign trade requirements, including US export controls, other US trade law regulations and feign regulations affecting market access and distribution is important. 
- Thursday, November 5, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Cost $49
 
Legal Do's & Don'ts for Exporters - Learn how to draft contracts and agreements, conform to foreign business practices, avoid pitfalls and protect your rights in the global arena.
- Thursday, November 19, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Cost $49 
 
Lean Tools for Health Care 101 - This workshop focuses on simplifying processes and reducing waste specifically designed for health care organizations and professionals. Learn about the forms of waste, the use of the "5S" approach for organization and other valuable Lean tools.
- Tuesdays, November 10 - 17, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Cost $99
 
Coming Soon !
Watch for the following NEW continuing educational opportunities from WLS.
  • Lean for Manufacturing - Certificate
  • Leading Lean Teams
  • Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certification
  • LEED
  • Pronto Spanish
Visit us at www.ntc.edu/wls/register for a complete list of available class dates, times and registration information. 
 
Issue: 7
In This Issue
WAT Training Grants
Essential Skills for Leaders
New Fall 2009 Continuing Education
 
 
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