Baker’s Business and Corporate Services is offering professional development workshops in January and February.
The new Workplace Savvy series kicks off in January to address timely topics to help workers at all levels succeed on the job! Understanding how to be professional while working with others in an office, industrial or retail setting can be challenging. Those preparing to start a career or returning to the workforce will benefit from “Workplace Savvy: Manners that Matter”. Learn simple techniques to help you engage with customers, handle telephone conversations professionally, prioritize your workday, deal with interruptions and get along with co-workers. We will also offer tips on computer usage, customer service and the internet. Scheduled for Jan. 19 from 9:00a.m. to noon at the Bentley Campus. (Registration deadline is Jan. 14.)
“Alternative Dispute Resolution” is designed to help participants identify and understand conflict better; provide techniques for improving communication skills and conflict resolution (through arbitration, mediation, and negotiation); provide opportunity to practice dispute resolution techniques; and to build a positive climate within their organization. Scheduled for Jan. 21 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Baker’s Welcome Center, Room C-D.
February training kicks off with “Beginning QuickBooks 2010”. This two-part workshop prepares individuals to perform daily accounting tasks including general journal entries, sales and invoices, keeping track of expenses and bill pay, preparing payroll checks, and running basic reports. Scheduled for Feb. 7 and 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Bentley Campus.
On February 18, learn how to use Photoshop to create professional-looking images for both print and the Web. In this hands-on “Introduction to PhotoShop CS4”, students will identify the components of the Photoshop environment, learn about raster and vector graphics, and how to use Adobe Bridge. Students will explore methods of selecting image areas and how to modify and manipulate selections. Students will learn to work with text, layers, and layer effects; to adjust, retouch, and resize images; and to prepare images for printing and the Web. Scheduled for Feb. 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Room 1623 of Baker’s Tech Center.
“Job Seeking on the Internet” focuses on the use of social networking and web-based communities for new age communication and marketing, including job searching and networking. Learn how LinkedIn and other web 2.0 tools are being used in business today and how they can impact your job search plan. Join us for this workshop designed for both job seekers and non-technical professionals. Scheduled for Feb. 28 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Bentley Campus.
To register or for more information on workshop fees, schedules and deadlines, contact Lisa Bowen at Business and Corporate Services, (989) 729-3603, or visit us on the web at Bentley.Baker.edu. Minimum class size required.
Baker offers technical and welding training
Baker’s Business and Corporate Services is offering training in workplace safety and in welding this winter.
“Workplace Safety: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Lockout /Tagout (LOTO)” will identify the benefits of implementing a comprehensive safety and health management program with emphasis on PPE and LOTO procedures to comply with standards and regulations. Presenter and risk manager Jeff Short will discuss MIOSHA required PPE documentation, the selection of equipment and employee training, specific and required LOTO procedures, and annual inspection. Sample written PPE and LOTO programs will be provided to all attendees. This workshop will be held January 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Baker College Bentley Campus.
“Basic Welding, Maintenance and Repair” on January 28 kicks off a series of welding workshops. In this session, preserving and reconditioning equipment will be the focus. Participants will learn to repair weld imperfections or damaged products using arc processes along with techniques for cleaning, cutting, bending, and grinding metal materials. This one-day workshop is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Baker’s Technical Center Welding Lab/Room 1641.
“Fundamentals of Welding” follows on February 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the same location. This is an introductory session that will cover safety practices and provide hands-on practice in shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, torch cutting, and plasma cutting.
“Fundamentals of MIG Welding” is scheduled for February 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at in the Welding Lab of Baker’s Tech Center. This introductory session will address safety issues and provide hands-on practice in shielded metal arc welding, torch cutting, and plasma cutting.
To register or for more information on workshop fees and schedules, contact Lisa Bowen at Business and Corporate Services, (989) 729-3603, or visit us on the web at Bentley.Baker.edu. Minimum class size required.