A Comprehensive Source for Training Solutions that Motivate as Well as Educate
The workforce training group in the Division of Business and Community Development (BCD) at Blackhawk Technical College is expanding its services to meet the growing demand for custom training programs for local business.
Personalized BCD training programs are developed to meet your specific objectives and are scalable for businesses of any size. Locally based trainers with real-world experience in their fields are familiar with the geography and demographics of your location. Our trainers make early connections with your employees that lead to memorable training sessions and lasting outcomes.
In addition to training in emerging technologies, quality, safety, sustainability and technical skills development, we specialize in the following training topics in “soft skills” that employers now demand:
Leadership Development
Time Planning and Management, Conflict Resolution, Group Problem Solving, Coaching, Managing & Leading Change, Ed Venture Programming, Personal Career Development Methods
Talent Management
Hiring, Retention, Performance Evaluation, Employee Development, Real Colors, Conflict Resolution, Diversity Training, Interviewing Skills
Organizational Development
Strategic Planning, Working Together Effectively
Business Communications
Business Writing, Presentation Skills, Telephone Etiquette, Customer Service, Occupational Spanish, Conducting Meetings
American Heart Association Classes
Emergency Medical Services, CPR, Heartsaver First Aid, AED, Healthcare Provider, Community Based Residential Facility Caregiver
Safety
Forklift, Lockout/Tagout, OSHA, MSHA, Confined Space, DOT Hazardous Material Handling
Information Technology –Computer Applications
Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project), Adobe, Database design and development
Technical Training
GD&T, Welding, Blueprint Reading, Farmstead Rewiring
Quality / Production
Principles of Lean Manufacturing, 5S Visual Workplace, Six Sigma, ISO 9001, ISO 14000, R&D Your Role in Quality, Root Cause/Problem Solving
The current economic climate has prevented many businesses from pursuing needed training for their employees; training that could increase your operation’s efficiency and profitability. Our team is eager to share our expertise in managing the changing workplace. You’ll discover our rates to be surprisingly affordable and we can often assist in securing grant funding to expedite your training.