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OSHA 40 HOUR - HAZWOPER
(CEV 0004)

This class is designed to provide students with hands-on instruction in safety and emergency response to chemical and physical exposures in industrial and field settings. Course satisfies the requirement for generalized employee training under OSHA (1910.120) and State of California Regulation 5192 Title 8. A certificate will be issued upon full completion of this 40 hour class.
Cuyamaca College

3320  2 F    5/9 & 5/16    7:30am-5:30    Room F607
          2 Sa  5/10 & 5/17  7:30am-5:30  
 Room F724
         $25*

Cuyamaca College, Room F724

3321  2 F   6/13 & 6/20   7:30am-5:30   
         2 Sa  6/14 & 6/21   7:30am-5:30  
 
         $25*

3322  2 F   7/11 & 7/18   7:30am-5:30   
         2 Sa  7/12 & 7/19   7:30am-5:30  
 
         $25*

3323  2 F   8/15 & 8/22   7:30am-5:30 
         2 Sa  8/16  8/23     7:30am-5:30 
         $25*

*(fee for book and certificate)
Lunch time will include a class activity, so bring a sack lunch and plenty of drinking water.

To register call (619) 660-4350
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OSHA 8-HOUR REFRESHER FEDERAL & CAL/OSHA STANDARDS
(CEV 0030)
This 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher course is designed to maintain the 40-Hour or 24-Hour certificate required for employees in the public or private sector, large or small businesses, who work with hazardous waste in any phase from management operations to on-site clean up. This seminar will include lecture, table top exercises and hands on group activities. A certificate of completion will be issued upon completion of the class.
Environmental Training Center
500 Fesler St., Ste 103 El Cajon

4340  Fri   4/25   8am-5 
         $15

3324  Fri   5/2   8am-5 
         $15

3325  Sat   5/17   8am-5   Cancelled
         $15

3326  Fri   6/6   8am-5 
         $15

Cuyamaca College, Room F724

3327  Sat   6/28   8am-5 
         $15

Cuyamaca College, Room F627

3328  Fri   7/25   8am-5 
         $15

3329  Sat   8/9   8am-5 
         $15

3330  Fri   8/29   8am-5 
         $15

*(fee for book and certificate)
To register call (619) 660-4350

For additional information on Environmental Training Workshops click the logo link to the left.


Food Handler Training Course
(CEV 0002)

This course is designed for individuals who are, or will be, working in a food or service industry job which requires food handler certification. The San Diego County Department of Health has approved this three-hour course. A certificate is valid for three years and will be issued to each participant upon completion of this course.
Grossmont College, Room 53-544B park in lot #5
3034  Sat  5/17  9am-12 
3035  Sat  6/14   9am-12
3036  Sat  7/12   9am-12
3037  Sat  8//9  9am-12
Instructor: Nancy Garcia
A fee of $6 for certificate is payable in class
Photo Identification required
Bring a #2 pencil
To register call (619) 660-4350

Bilingual Basic Computer Skills
(CEV 0020)
In this introductory computer course, students whose primary language is not English, will learn basic keyboarding, word processing skills, and how to explore the internet.
A fee of $5 for handouts is payable to the instructor in class; please have correct change.
If you are not fluent English speaker, you are welcome to bring an adult partner to assist you.
Pre-register for computer classes at 619.660.4350 to reserve a seat. Minimum enrollment must be met to avoid class cancellation. For parking instructions click here.
Instructor: Luz Arreola
Location: Cuyamaca College, Room H134
3982   3 Sat  5/10, 17 & 31  9am-12:20

Noncredit Computer Classes
Pre-register for computer classes at 619.660.4350 to reserve a seat. Minimum enrollment must be met to avoid class cancellation.

Students will need to bring:

$5 material fee for handouts, payable in class, please bring correct change.
A #2 pencil
A USB flash drive to save your documents

For parking instructions click here.
Instructors: Dale Mastny, Wallace Wang
Locations:

Grossmont College (GC), Technology Mall
Room 70-134. Entrance is on the south side of the library-upstairs above the main quad, park in lot #7
Cuyamaca College (CC), Room F608
park in lot #1 for all CC classes
Introduction to Computers, Part I
(CEV 0102)
An introductory course in computer knowledge is designed to provide students with basic skills.
3413  Sat  5/3    9am-12   GC 70-134  
3418  Sat  5/17   9am-12  CC F608
Fee: $5*

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Introduction to Windows, Part I
(CEV 0106)
This course introduces students to the Windows Operating System and is designed to provide students with basic skills necessary for personal and professional success. Intro to Computers or equivalent is HIGHLY recommended.
3414  Sat  5/3 12pm-3 p.m.  GC 70-134
3416  Sat  5/17 12:30pm-3:30   CC F608
Fee: $5*
Introduction to the Internet, Part I
(CEV 0099)
This course introduces students to the internet via current technology trends and hands-on use. Various internet browsers will be used to gain practical experience.
Cuyamaca College, Room F608

3416  Sat  5/10  9am-12

Fee: $5*

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Introduction to the Internet, Part II
(CEV 0104)

This second course is designed to teach students advanced  methods of surfing the web and use of search engines.

Cuyamaca College, Room F608

3417  Sat  5/10  12:30pm-3:30

Fee: $5*

Introduction to PowerPoint
(CEV 0116)
This course introduces the students to Microsoft PowerPoint. Students learn to create, edit and organize slides; design and format a presentation.
3415  Sat  5/10  9am-3  GC 70-134
3421  Sat  5/31  9am-3:30pm  CC F608
Fee: $5*

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Introduction to Spreadsheets
(CEV 0114)
This course introduces students to Excel; a spreadsheet program. Class is beneficial for individuals using computer programs to file, organize, retrieve and report data.
Grossmont College, Room 70-134
3420  Sat  5/17   9am-3 
Fee: $5*

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY

TEAM WORK SERIES

Please note fee is for materials
Fees will be collected at each class meeting
All classes are held at Cuyamaca College, Room A109
900 Rancho San Diego Parkway, El Cajon 92019
Team Building
(CEV 0120)
Develop the skills necessary to become productive team members. Students discuss the characteristics of effective teams. Students examine three common challenges of team building: communication breakdown, working with the roles that various team members assume, and utilizing team synergy.
3157   M  1/7  9am-12   $3  Room A109
Right Attitude
(CEV 0121)
Explore the impact attitude has on customer service, team effectiveness, and personal productivity. Students examine verbal and non verbal methods of communicating attitude and discuss techniques for adjusting a negative attitude.
3158   T  1/8  9am-12   $3  Room A109
Managing Changes
(CEV 0124)
This course is designed to help students develop key skills and attitudes necessary to manage workplace changes. Students examine three important characteristics of change. Reasons for resistance to change will be examined and methods for overcoming resistance will also be identified.
3159  W  1/9   9am-12   $3   Room A109
Call 619-660-4350 TO REGISTER

 

PERSONAL BEST SERIES

Please note fee is for materials
Fees will be collected at each class meeting
All classes are held at Cuyamaca College, Room A109
*Except class on 1/11 held in Room A112
900 Rancho San Diego Parkway, El Cajon 92019
 
Decision Making & Problem Solving
(CEV 0125)
This course is designed to help students examine the relationship between decision making and problem solving. Students are introduced to a variety of models of decision making, discuss blocks to problem solving, and examine the role creativity takes in the problem solving process.
3161  Th   1/10   9am-12   Room A109
Materials fee: $3
Business Ethics & Values
(CEV 0117)
This course is designed to help students recognize behaviors associated with ethical work practices. Students discuss current events regarding organizations that model ethical and unethical behavior and examine the role personal values play in defining ethical ethical behavior and make ethical decisions.
3129  F  1/11   9am-12   Room A112
Materials fee: $3
Time & Stress Management
(CEV 0118)
This course is designed to help students develop key skills necessary to effectively manage time and stress. Students are introduced to various time management tips and explore the role that time management has on stress levels. Three central themes related to stress management are presented including common causes of stress, the impact of stress on physical health, and techniques for reducing stress.
3130  M & Tu   1/14 & 1/15   9am-12  Room A109
Materials fee: $6
Call 619-660-4350 TO REGISTER

SUPERIOR SERVICE SERIES
Please note $3 fee is for materials
Fees will be collected at each class meeting
All classes are held at Cuyamaca College, Room A109
900 Rancho San Diego Parkway, El Cajon 92019
Customer Appreciation
(CEV  0080)
Develop key skills and attitudes necessary to meet the needs of customers. Students examine important areas of customer service: the differences between bad, average, and outstanding customer service; identification of internal and external customers; and the value of customer retention.
3131  W   1/16   9am-12   Room A109
Materials fee: $3
Mastering Communication
(CEV 0119)
Communicate more effectively at work and in your personal life. Students examine verbal and nonverbal communication, and discuss the importance of effective listening. Techniques for breaking through communication barriers will be provided.
3132  Th  1/17  9am-12  $3  Room A109
Materials fee: $3
Dealing with Difficult People
(CEV 0122)
Develop the skills necessary to work more effectively with co-workers and customers. Students identify their personal work style and learn strategies for modifying their style to resolve conflict situations. Common sources of workplace conflict are explored and five conflict handling styles are identified.
3133  F  1/18  9am-12  $3  Room A109
Materials fee: $3
 
Call 619-660-4350 TO REGISTER
For additional class offering go to

www.ProfessionalDevelopmentAcademy.com


All classes are held at Grossmont College,
Career Center Room 627
8800 Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon 92020
Please note $3 fee is for materials
Fees will be collected at each class meeting
Managing Changes
(CEV 0124)
This course is designed to help students develop key skills and attitudes necessary to manage workplace changes. Students examine three important characteristics of change. Reasons for resistence to change will be examined and methods for overcoming resistence will also be identified.

5415  W  2/20  10am-1  Career Center Room 627

5416  Th  2/21   4pm-7  Career Center Room 627

Materials fee: $3

Mastering Communication
(CEV 0119)
Communicate more effectively at work and in your personal life. Students examine verbal and nonverbal communication, and discuss the importance of effective listening. Techniques for breaking through communication barriers will be provided.

5417  W   4/2   10am-1  Career Center Room 627

5418  Th  4/3   4pm-7   Career Center Room 627

Materials fee: $3

Call 619-660-4350 TO REGISTER
For additional class offering go to

www.ProfessionalDevelopmentAcademy.com


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY
Classes Offered at Local Organizations & Businesses
Dixieline Lumber
 8372 Center Drive, La Mesa

*Take all 3 classes in the series and receive a Certificate of Completion.

Mastering Communication
(CEV 0119)

Communicate more effectively at work and in your personal life. Students examine verbal and nonverbal communication, and discuss the importance of effective listening. Techniques for breaking through communication barriers will be provided.

*3405  T    5/6   8am-11  $3
*3408  Th  7/10  8am-11  $3
5259  Th  1/10   8am-11   $3
5262  Th   2/14  8am-11   $3
5263  Th   3/13  8am-11   $3  Added
Customer Appreciation
(CEV 0080)
This course is designed to help students develop key skills and attitudes necessary to effectively meet the needs of customers.  Students will examine four important areas of customer service: the differences between bad, average, and outstanding customer service; identification of internal and external customers; understanding the role that customer expectations play in a service environment; and the value of customer retention.
*3406  Th  6/12  8am-11  $3
*3411  Th  8/14  8am-12  $3
5260  Th    1/17    8am-11  $3
5263  Th    3/13    8am-11  $3   Cancelled
5409  Th    4/15    8am-11  $3   Cancelled
Motivation & Recognition Systems
(CEV 0132)
This course is designed to help students develop key skills and attitudes necessary to effectively perform as a supervisor.  Students will examine four important concepts related to motivation and recognition: terms related to motivation, theories of motivation, signs of low morale and factors contributing to high morale. Students will explore various forms of and appropriate use of recognition.
5405  Th  2/21  8am-11  $3  Cancelled
Dealing with Difficult People
(CEV 0122)
Develop the skills necessary to work more effectively with co-workers and customers. Students identify their personal work style and learn strategies for modifying their style to resolve conflict situations. Common sources of workplace conflict are explored and five conflict handling styles are identified.

*3407  Th  6/26  8am-11  $3
*3409  Th  7/24  8am-11  $3

5406  Th  2/28  8am-11  $3  Added
5407  Th  3/27  8am-11  $3  Added
5410  Th  4/24  8am-11  $3  Added

Coaching for Improved Performance
(CEV 0134)
This course is designed to help students develop key skills and attitudes necessary to effectively perform as a supervisor. Students will examine four important concepts related to coaching: coaching a good job, coaching a poor performance, coaching a bad personal habit, and sidetracks to coaching. Students will identify characteristics of an effective coach and explore the importance of establishing performance standards.
5407  Th  3/27  8am-11  $3  Cancelled
Team Building
(CEV 0120)
Develop the skills necessary to become productive team members. Students discuss the characteristics of effective teams. Students examine three common challenges of team building: communication breakdown, working with the roles that various team members assume, and utilizing team synergy.

3412  Th  8/28  8am-11  $3  Cancelled

5408   Th  4/10  8am-11  $3   Added
Delegating for Results
(CEV 0130)
This course is designed to help students develop key skills and attitudes necessary to effectively perform as a supervisor.  Students will examine four important concepts related to delegation: three methods of delegation, a six step delegation model, and environmental supports for delegation. Students will be introduced to the Cycle of Accountability and explore the role that accountability plays in effective delegation.
*3412  Th  8/28  8am-11  $3
5408  Th  4/10  8am-11  $3  Cancelled

Please note $3 fee is for materials. Cash only accepted
Fees will be collected at each class meeting.

Pre-register to attend.
Call 619.660.4323 to register

San Diego County Office of Education
6401 Linda Vista Road, San Diego

Managing Changes
(CEV 0124)
This course is designed to help students develop key skills and attitudes necessary to manage workplace changes. Students examine three important characteristics of change. Reasons for resistence to change will be examined and methods for overcoming resistence will also be identified.

5324  F  5/9  9am-12  $3

Please note $3 fee is for materials. Cash only accepted.
Fees will be collected at each class meeting. Pre-register to attend.
Call 619.660.4323 to register

Scantibodies Laboratories, Inc.
933 Abraham Way, Santee

Motivation & Recognition Systems
(CEV 0132)
This course is designed to help students develop key skills and attitudes necessary to effectively perform as a supervisor.  Students will examine four important concepts related to motivation and recognition: terms related to motivation, theories of motivation, signs of low morale and factors contributing to high morale. Students will explore various forms of and appropriate use of recognition.

3402  T    6/10  9am-12  $3
3403  Th  6/12  2pm-5    $3

Please note $3 fee is for materials. Cash only accepted.
Fees will be collected at each class meeting.

Pre-register to attend.
Call 619.660.4323 to register

California Credit Union League
Wescom Credit Union
3969 First Avenue, San Diego, 92103

Time & Stress Management
(CEV 0118)
This course is designed to help students develop key skills necessary to effectively manage time and stress. Students are introduced to various time management tips and explore the role that time management has on stress levels. Three central themes related to stress management are presented including common causes of stress, the impact of stress on physical health, and techniques for reducing stress.
5361   2  W  2/6 & 3/12   8:30am-11:30   $6

Please note $3 fee is for materials
Fees will be collected at each class meeting.

Pre-register to attend.
Call 619.660.4323 to register

 

 

San Diego County Office of Education
South County Regional Education Center
800 National City Blvd., National City

Delegating for Results
(CEV 0130)

This course is designed to help students develop key skills and attitudes necessary to effectively perform as a supervisor.  Students will examine four important concepts related to delegation: three methods of delegation, a six step delegation model, and environmental supports for delegation. Students will be introduced to the Cycle of Accountability and explore the role that accountability plays in effective delegation.

5398  F    1/18    9am-12   $3
Motivation & Recognition Systems
(CEV 0132)
This course is designed to help students develop key skills and attitudes necessary to effectively perform as a supervisor.  Students will examine four important concepts related to motivation and recognition: terms related to motivation, theories of motivation, signs of low morale and factors contributing to high morale. Students will explore various forms of and appropriate use of recognition.
5223  F    2/29    9am-12   $3
Coaching for Improved Performance
(CEV 0134)

This course is designed to help students develop key skills and attitudes necessary to effectively perform as a supervisor. Students will examine four important concepts related to coaching: coaching a good job, coaching a poor performance, coaching a bad personal habit, and sidetracks to coaching. Students will identify characteristics of an effective coach and explore the importance of establishing performance standards.

5399  F    3/14    9am-12  $3

Please note $3 fee is for materials
Fees will be collected at each class meeting.

Pre-register to attend.
Call 619.660.4323 to register

 

Successful Supervision Series
Successful Supervision
(CEV0098)

This 5-part course provides in-depth training for current or aspiring managers and supervisors who want to increase their ability to successfully lead their teams and effectively address many of the challenges related to supervising employees. Participants learn the importance of personality style strategies, practice conflict management and explore the powerful benefits diversity provides. In addition, participants will learn critical steps to take when harassment or violations occur, and how supervisors can help protect their organizations from legal liability, financial loss and a damaged reputation.

Part I: Personality Style Strategies

Part II: Conflict Management

Part III: Managing Organizational Change

Part IV: Managing Diverse Teams

Part V: Preventing Sexual Harassment

San Miguel Fire Department, Spring Valley, CA

5428  T &   4/8, 22, 6/3 & 17   9am-12
         W     5/14 

Materials Fee: $15
Fees will be collected at each class meeting.

Pre-register to attend.
Call 619.660.4323 to register

Dealing with Difficult People
(CEV 0122)
Develop the skills necessary to work more effectively with co-workers and customers. Students identify their personal work style and learn strategies for modifying their style to resolve conflict situations. Common sources of workplace conflict are explored and five conflict handling styles are identified.

AKA Head Start
620 W. Madison Ave., El Cajon  92020

5478  T  7/8  9am-12pm 

 

Motivation & Recognition Systems
(CEV 0132)
This course is designed to help students develop key skills and attitudes necessary to effectively perform as a supervisor.  Students will examine four important concepts related to motivation and recognition: terms related to motivation, theories of motivation, signs of low morale and factors contributing to high morale. Students will explore various forms of and appropriate use of recognition.

Scantibodies Laboratories, Inc.
933 Abraham Way, Santee  92071

5476  W   6/11  9am-12  $3 

 

Coaching for Improved Performance
(CEV 0134)
This course is designed to help students develop key skills and attitudes necessary to effectively perform as a supervisor. Students will examine four important concepts related to coaching: coaching a good job, coaching a poor performance, coaching a bad personal habit, and sidetracks to coaching. Students will identify characteristics of an effective coach and explore the importance of establishing performance standards.

Scantibodies Laboratories, Inc.
933 Abraham Way, Santee  92071

3400  Tu    4/15    9am-12  $3

3401  Th    4/17   2pm-5   $3

Fees will be collected at each class meeting.

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