Training & Business Assistance Announcements

provided by the Ortonville EDA

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    The EDA has been working with the Library's Media Center, Community Ed and other area educational sources to provide workforce training and workshop opportunities in the Ortonville area. We have provided links to area resources and will also post flyers on the latest classes that the EDA is assisting. Please let us know if there are classes that you would like to see provided in Ortonville!
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Archive for the ‘Customer Service’ Category

Conflict Resolution Classes

Posted by Admin on April 30, 2010

Update!!  Classes have been scheduled!

Dates:     May 11th, May 18th, and May 25th
Time:      4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where:   Media Center, Lower Level of the Ortonville Library

Please call the EDA to register for this free class (for 3 sessions) at 839-2612!

Classes will be for three weeks – 1 ½ hours per class x 3 classes – and would cover the following:

 Dealing with challenging customers.
      PowerPoint, discussion & problem solving in groups

 Handling conflict within the workplace (co-workers, management, employees) 
      PowerPoint, discussion & case studies

 Developing internal policies for prevention & training.  Motivating tips for success.
      PowerPoint, discussion & analysis

Note:  These class opportunities are supported through the collaboration of Ortonville Community ED, Ortonville EDA and Minnesota West Community & Technical College with funding provided by the SW Adult Basic Eduction (ABE)!  (thank you Carman!)

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Customer Service Classes

Posted by Admin on March 17, 2010

Customer Service at the Media Center

 Great attendance for the Customer Service classes being held on Tuesday’s at the Media Center!  Although not all could fit in the picture – there were 19 in attendance. 

There may be another class offered (more in depth Conflict Resolution) in the near future.  Watch for details! 

Instructor is Shirley Hiller of Simple Solutions of Marshall 

These classes are offered FREE to all participants through Adult Basic Education (ABE)

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Update!

Posted by Admin on March 2, 2010

The first Customer Service class was held today and we had a great turn out!  Everyone is still welcome to come!  The next three weeks on Tuesdays – class runs from 11:30 to 1:00 and includes a “working” lunch!

CNA Class started on Monday and is full!  There are funds available for another “free” class if there are more that are interested in taking the class.

These great opporutnities were sponsored by:  SW MN PIC wihtin Workforce Center, SW Adult BAsic Education (ABE), MN West Community & Technical College, FastTRAC Stimulus Grant, Ortonville Community Education, Ortonville EDA and the CNA classes were also sponsored by:  Northridge Residence (OAHS), West Wind Village (Morris), Milbank Golden Living, Appleton Area Health SErvices, Graceville Health Center, and Benson Golden Living

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Customer Service Classes

Posted by Admin on February 19, 2010

Free Customer Service Classes will be held at the Media Center in Ortonville in March!

See flyer for full details:  Free Customer Service Classes in Ortonville

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