Free Industrial Maintenance Classes

FREE classes

• Classes focus on the fundamental skills needed for entry-level positions in the Manufacturing and Renewable Energy industries
• Training will be provided in areas with the highest level of interest: Granite Falls, Worthington/Jackson, or Marshall
• Expected start dates: October 2010 & March 2011
• 12 participants per class; up to 30 for Boiler Engineering
• 4 days per week – 4 or more hours per day for 12 weeks
• Interested participants must contact their local Adult Basic Education Office to complete a CASAS Assessment in order to qualify
• Priority will be given to those willing to complete all courses
• For more information and forms, visit:

View Flyer

www.tinyurl.com/indmaint

FREE classes
 Classes focus on the fundamental skills needed for entry-level positions in the Manufacturing and Renewable Energy industries
 Training will be provided in areas with the highest level of interest: Granite Falls, Worthington/Jackson, or Marshall
 Expected start dates: October 2010 & March 2011
 12 participants per class; up to 30 for Boiler Engineering
 4 days per week – 4 or more hours per day for 12 weeks
 Interested participants must contact their local Adult Basic Education Office to complete a CASAS Assessment in order to qualify
 Priority will be given to those willing to complete all courses
 For more information and forms, visit:
www.tinyurl.com/indmaintFREE classes
Classes focus on the fundamental skills needed for entry-level positions in the Manufacturing and Renewable Energy industries
Training will be provided in areas with the highest level of interest: Granite Falls, Worthington/Jackson, or Marshall
Expected start dates: October 2010 & March 2011
12 participants per class; up to 30 for Boiler Engineering
4 days per week – 4 or more hours per day for 12 weeks
Interested participants must contact their local Adult Basic Education Office to complete a CASAS Assessment in order to qualify
Priority will be given to those willing to complete all courses
For more information and forms, visit:
www.tinyurl.com/indmaintFREE classes
 Classes focus on the fundamental skills needed for entry-level positions in the Manufacturing and Renewable Energy industries
 Training will be provided in areas with the highest level of interest: Granite Falls, Worthington/Jackson, or Marshall
 Expected start dates: October 2010 & March 2011
 12 participants per class; up to 30 for Boiler Engineering
 4 days per week – 4 or more hours per day for 12 weeks
 Interested participants must contact their local Adult Basic Education Office to complete a CASAS Assessment in order to qualify
 Priority will be given to those willing to complete all courses
 For more information and forms, visit:
www.tinyurl.com/indmaint

Conflict Resolution Classes

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!)

Facebook Classes

Begginers to Intermediate Facebook Class

April 26th 7:00pm-8:00pm

Ortonville Library Media Center

 Must pre-register, limited amount of students, must have an email address, no computer neccessary.

Call the Library 320-839-2494 or email ortonvillemediacenter@gmail.com to reserve your spot TODAY!

Entrepreneur Education Opportunities

Entrepreneur Education Opportunities – Monthly consultations and classes will be offered in Ortonville on the First Tuesday of each month – Starting in April!   This opportunity is provided by the Southwest Initiative Foundation with Big Stone Area Growth & the Ortonville EDA.   No Cost; however, registration is requested.

For more information – check out the flyer:  Entrepreneur Classes

Customer Service Classes

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)

Update!

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

Customer Service Classes

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

Industrial Maintenance Classes – Free

These are free classes sponsored by:  SW MN Private Industry Council & WorkForce Center Partners, SW ABE and Minnesota West Community & Technical College

These free classes will offer hand-on training to learn basic technical skills for entry-level positions in the Manufacturing and renewable Energy Industries.  click for more information

CNA Classes in Ortonville – Free

Earn three college credits from Minnesota West Community & Technical College and your CNA  Certificate during a 6 week class that will begin March 1, 2010, in Ortonville, Minnesota.  The class is free to eligible applicants with funding from the FastTRAC Stimulus Grant.  For more information contact Shawnda Johnson at the Ortonville Community Education office at 839-6181 extension 402 or toll free at 1-877-393-6553 or your local ABE site!             click  for CNA Brochure

Customer Service Classes in Ortonville – Free!

The SW Adult Basic Education (ABE) will be providing a Customer Service class in Ortonville – free to your employees! 

The Class will begin the first week of March 2010 and will consist of 4 classes at 1.5 hours each.  We do not have the specific class dates/times scheduled yet – but we are looking to see how many would be interested in attending so please contact the EDA office at 839-2612 or eda@ortonville.net .  See the PDF link for full details:  Customer Service Class