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CONTENTS COMPUTER:::pp.3-5 SAFETY & SKILLS:::pp.6-11 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:::pp. 12-13 SPANISH:::p.14 ENROLLMENT INFORMATION:::p. 14 TRAINING CONSORTIUM:::p. 15 The SouthArk Center for Workforce Development at South Arkansas Community College serves as a link between the college and area businesses, industries and government agencies. Customized training is developed in response to a specific demand by local business and industry. SouthArk offers customized programs and pre-employment training to help your business excel in today’s highly competitive economy. Training can be delivered at SouthArk or your business. Corporate headquarters and manufacturers located in El Dorado can benefit from EWTP grants where part of your training dollars will be reimbursed. We will write the grant for you and take care of all the paperwork making your training budget stretch further. Let us know your needs so we can help with training solutions. We are often able to find other companies with similar needs to help share training costs.
Office Administration: Jamie McConathy, Dean of Continuing Education. jmcconathy@southark.edu. 870.864.7193. Sherri Whitehead, Senior Coordinator. swhitehead@southark.edu. 870.864.8453. Tara Anglin, Community Education Coordinator. tanglin@southark.edu. 870.864.8456. 2|Page (870)864-7193 ce@ s o u Assistants: t h a r k . e dLaTina u 3 6 9and 8 EDylan . M aHeisner in Office Jones
COMPUTER COMPTIA A+ CERTIFICATION Instructor: William Byrd Monday-Friday, January 6-10 *A+ Exam on Friday, January 10
SouthArk CFWD, Room 105 Fee: $1,500/student The CompTIA A+ Certification validates the latest skills needed by today's computer support professionals. While many of the essential skills are universal, there are additional skills required to support the needs of businesses. By offering alternative validation paths for specific job scenarios, CompTIA A+ gives individuals the ability to grow their careers in a certain area, and employers the flexibility to choose the validation that best fits their needs. This class is a four-day boot camp with testing on the fifth day. To become certified, a student must pass two exams: CompTIA A+ exam code 220-801; and CompTIA A+ exam code 220-802. The exams cover maintenance of PCs, mobile devices, laptops, operating systems and printers. These exams will be offered on the last day of the boot camp, or the student will be given a 30-day voucher. CompTIA A+ 220-801 covers the fundamentals of computer technology, installation and configuration of PCs, laptops and related hardware, and basic networking. CompTIA A+ 220-802 covers the skills required to install and configure PC operating systems, as well as configuring common features (e.g. network connectivity and email) for mobile operating systems Android and Apple iOS. CompTIA A+ certifications issued in 2011 or later are valid for three years.
OUTLOOK Instructor: Rhonda Williams Byrd Tuesday, February 12 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thursday, May 8 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm SouthArk CFWD, Room 105 Fee: $129/student Are you under the impression that Microsoft Outlook is about e-mail? Well, you're not wrong but if that's all you think it is you are far from being fully accurate! Outlook is a personal information management system that allows you to create, organize and manage information. In this course you will learn how to better manage your information and your time. You'll learn there's more to e-mail, calendars, contacts, tasks and notes than just "Send" or "Save", including a whole set of tools that will make you more efficient and professional.
MICROSOFT EXCEL LEVEL 2 Instructor: Rhonda Williams Byrd Thursday, February 27 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm SouthArk CFWD, Room 105 Fee: $129/student In Microsoft Office Excel 2007: Level 1, you created, edited, formatted, and printed basic spreadsheets. You now have a need to streamline repetitive tasks and display spreadsheet data in more visually effective ways. In this course, you will use Microsoft Office Excel 2007 to streamline and enhance your spreadsheets with templates, charts, graphics, and formulas. You will apply visual elements and advanced formulas to a worksheet to display data in various formats. The target students for this course are students who desire to gain the skills necessary to create templates, sort and filter data, import and export data, analyze data, and work with Excel on the web. Students should already have knowledge of the basics of Excel, including how to create, edit, format, and print basic worksheets.
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MICROSOFT EXCEL LEVEL 3 Instructor: Rhonda Williams Byrd Tuesday, March 18 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm SouthArk CFWD, Room 105 Fee: $129/student This course covers how to use Excel for a variety of problem-solving tasks. Included are using Excel as a database, utilizing conditional formatting, data validation, the data series, and the data table; outlining and subtotaling; paste special with calculations; consolidating; programmatic formulas including VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, ISERROR, and nested IF statements with AND and OR; and pivot tables and charts.
MICROSOFT PROJECT Instructor: Rhonda Williams Byrd Tuesday, April 1 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm SouthArk CFWD, Room 105 Fee: $129/student In this course, you will use Microsoft Project to plan and manage projects. We will examine tasks, resources, and project timeline and work options. This course is designed to assist those who manage people, materials, or a combination of both, to better oversee uses and allocations of resources and time.
ACCESS FUNDAMENTALS Instructor: Rhonda Williams Byrd Thursday, April 10 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm SouthArk CFWD, Room 105 Fee: $129/student Learn the basics of Access, and how it can be used as an additional tool to Excel. This course covers the fundamentals of data management and database design. You will learn how to design, edit, structure and maintain data tables; set table field properties with LookUp values, Yes/ No values, validation rules, default values, pick-date calendars, and input masks; basic querying – asking questions of the data; basic form design; basic report design; and printing.
EXCEL MACROS Instructor: Rhonda Williams Byrd Tuesday, April 15 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm SouthArk CFWD, Room 105 Fee: $129/student This course covers automating everyday tasks in Excel. Included are the developer tab in the ribbon; recording, editing and deleting Macros; creating Macro buttons; macros in a database setting; beginning VBA using the Visual Basic code window. This course is a prerequisite for the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) class. Students attending this class should be advanced Office users.
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING SouthArk offers customized programs and pre-employment training to help your business excel in today’s highly competitive economy! Training can be delivered at SouthArk or your business. Corporate headquarters and manufacturers located in El Dorado can benefit from EWTP grants where part of your training dollars will be reimbursed. We will write the grant for you and take care of all the paperwork making your training budget stretch further. Let us know your needs so we can help with training solutions. We are often able to find other companies with similar needs to help share training costs. 4|Page ( 8Contact 7 0 ) 8 6us 4 -for 7 1a9free 3 consultation c e @ s oatu 864-7192 t h a r k . eor d ce@southark.edu u 3698 E.Main
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT Instructor: Rhonda Williams Byrd Tuesday, April 29 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm SouthArk CFWD, Room 105 Fee: $129/student Audiences not only expect that your presentations are in an electronic format, but they also demand that your presentations be unique and sophisticated in their use of such formats. In this course, you will work with Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 to create electronic presentations. You will explore the PowerPoint environment and create a new presentation. You will format text on slides to enhance clarity. In order to enhance visual appeal, you will add graphical objects to a presentation and modify them. You will also add tables and charts to a presentation to present data in a structured form. You will then finalize a presentation to deliver it.
Need a computer class not listed or want training delivered on-site? Call us today at 864-7192.
COMPUTER INSTRUCTORS William Byrd Byrd is a Professor of Computer Science at Pulaski Technical College. He has completed Cyber Terrorism training by Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation, and is a First-Line Responder in the event of a cyber-terrorism attack. Working with heads of industry and state developing continuity plans in the event of compromised data, he also conducts training classes on all levels of cyber security and database security. Byrd’s certifications include: Microsoft Certified System Developer (MCSD), Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Partner, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Apple Developer, Apple Partner, Cyber Security First-Line Responder, and Homeland Security Anti-Cyber-Terrorism Responder and Trainer.
Rhonda Williams Byrd Byrd is a Corporate Trainer and Business Coach who has developed an expansive client base over the state of Arkansas. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at Arkansas State University, South Arkansas Community College, North Arkansas Community College, Criminal Justice Institute of the University of Arkansas System, and others. Byrd has over 18 years’ experience teaching computer applications, developing course curriculum, and designing and developing online course content. She is also a Specialist in Instruction of Underserved Markets, a Certified Classroom Teacher of Secondary Education, and a Certified Law Enforcement Instructor. Byrd's certifications include: Microsoft Certified Application Specialist, Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft Certified Partner, Adobe Certified Trainer, and Top Level Security Clearance with the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) crime databases.
ONLINE LEARNING Some of the courses available include….
Business Communication Grant Writing Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2013 Employment Law Fundamentals
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SAFETY & SKILLS TRAINING BASIC OPERATOR ORIENTATION TRAINING BOOT Camp will offer an introduction to what process technology is like utilizing the H.O.T. unit (Hands on Trainer). Each course is limited to 15 students and advance registration is required. Students successfully completing the course will receive a certificate. Course fee is $150/student. BOOT camp is led by Ron Palculict and Bennie Adams. TOPICS COVERED
BOOT Camp Spring 2014 Schedule Tuesday- Thursday, February 4-6 Tuesday-Thursday, March 4-6 Tuesday- Thursday, April 1-3 Tuesday-Thursday, May 6-8 BOOT Camp will be held in the SouthArk Center for Workforce Development. Classes will meet from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm each day.
Safety Drawings Overview Valves Tanks Pumps Heat Exchangers Vessels Instrumentation Sampling DCS / Control LOTO Review Startup Unit
8 HOUR HAZWOPER REFRESHER Instructor: Steve Hyde Thursday, January 16 Wednesday, March 5 8:00 am – 5:00 pm SouthArk CFWD, Room 141 $50/student This one-day course meets the requirements in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for eight hours of annual refresher training for workers at hazardous waste sites. A 24-hour HazWoper initial training is a required prerequisite for taking the 8 hour HazWoper Refresher. If someone has gone two years without refresher training, they need to retake the initial HazWoper course.
8 HOUR HAZWOPER/C-STOP COMBOS Instructor: Steve Hyde January 9 ::: February 4, 6, 11, 13, OR 20 ::: March 4, 6, OR 27 ::: April 1 OR 3 ::: May 8 or 22 Each class will meet from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. SouthArk CFWD, Room 141 $50/student This one-day course meets the requirements in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for eight hours of annual refresher training for workers at hazardous waste sites and allows contractor employees to earn their C-STOP badges for entrance into participating company gates. A 24-hour HazWoper initial training is a required prerequisite for taking the 8 hour HazWoper Refresher. If someone has gone two years without refresher training, they need to retake the initial HazWoper course. 6|Page
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24 HOUR HAZWOPER Instructor: Steve Hyde Monday-Wednesday, January 27-29 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Wednesday, March 10-12 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Wednesday, May 12-14 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm SouthArk CFWD, Room 141 $180/student This course covers broad issues pertaining to hazard recognition at work sites. OSHA developed the HAZWOPER program to protect workers at hazardous sites and devised extensive regulations to ensure their safety and health. This course, while identifying different types of hazards, also suggests possible precautions and protective measure to reduce or eliminate hazards at the work place.
24 HOUR HAZWOPER/C-STOP COMBOS Instructor: Steve Hyde Monday-Wednesday, January 13-15 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Wednesday, February 24-26 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Wednesday, April 28-30 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm SouthArk CFWD, Room 141 $180/student This course covers broad issues pertaining to the hazard recognition at work sites. OSHA has developed the HAZWOPER program to protect the workers at hazardous sites and devised extensive regulations to ensure their safety and health. This course, while identifying different types of hazards, also suggests possible precautions and protective measure to reduce or eliminate hazards at the work place. This course also allows contractors to earn their C-STOP badges for entrance into participating company gates.
40 HOUR HAZWOPER Instructor: Steve Hyde Monday-Friday, April 7-11. Class will meet from 8-6 Monday-Thursday and 8-Noon on Friday. SouthArk CFWD, Room 141 $297/ student This course is specifically designed for workers who are involved in clean-up operations, emergency response operations, and storage, disposal, or treatment of hazardous substances or uncontrolled waste sites. Topics include protection against hazardous chemicals, elimination of hazardous chemicals, safety of workers and the environment, and OSHA regulations. This course covers topics included in 29 CFR.
2012 NFPA 70E: ARC FLASH AWARENESS Instructors: Jim Jones and Russell Sanders, El-Ark Thursday, April 10 from 8:00 am - Noon Fee: $240/student (materials included) This course provides the foundation for more advanced electrical safety courses. Participants will learn the importance of safe electrical practices, how current standards apply to a facility, and how to ensure your company meets OSHA standards.
Interested in teaching a non-credit course? Share your skills and experience by leading one of our existing courses or helping develop a new one. We welcome a wide range of experienced professionals from a variety of backgrounds. If you are interested in teaching a non-credit course, please contact Jamie McConathy at 870.864.7193 or jmcconathy@southark.edu
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C-STOP (Contractor Safety Training Orientation Program) Instructor: Varies SouthArk CFWD, Room 134 Fee: $50/student The C-Stop program meets a significant portion of the OSHA mandated contractor requirements. This increases safetytraining efficiency for the contract employee due to a reduction in redundant information being presented. However, the C-Stop program is not meant to relieve contract companies of all training responsibilities. There are elements of the standards that require the contractor to provide employer specific information regarding policy and procedures as well as some hands on training on specific equipment. All subjects are covered at the orientation level. Contractors are required to take this training to receive a C-STOP badge to enter the plants of Lion Oil, Chemtura, El Dorado Chemical, DuPont, Albemarle, Entegra, Clean Harbors, Tetra, Georgia Pacific. These companies also accept similar contractor safety orientation programs such as Basic Orientation Plus recognized by the Association of Reciprocal Safety Council within the past 12 months. The site-specific training for some of these plants is also offered. Two day advance registration is required or a late registration fee is charged. Check-in and photos are taken starting at 8:30 a.m. and classes begin at 9:00 a.m. Registration deadline is 2 business days prior to the class date. This is a ONE DAY course offered on the following days:
January: 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 February: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27 March: 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31 April: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 May: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 C-Stop instructors include Steve Hyde, Bill Lee, Mike Meadows, Ron Palculict, and Bennie Adams.
CHEMISTRY FOR INDUSTRY Spring 2014. Dates coming soon! 7:00 am-4:00 pm Fee: $200/student Instructor: Linda Bates Location: SouthArk CFWD Room 114 Topics Covered: Organizational Development Periodic Table Patterns & Trends Organic vs. Inorganic Nomenclature Incompatibilities Understanding Chemical Formulas General Equations Basic conversion General Sample Handling Basic Lab Safety
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This beginner level course was developed in partnership with local industry representatives. Trainees will be introduced to a variety of topics that have been identified as relevant to career success in our region. Trainees must attend the full 24 hours and pass the exam with a 75% or higher in order to receive a certificate of successful completion. EMPLOYERS ::: This course is considered a shell course that can be customized at a more advanced level to specifically meet your needs. Call 864-7193 or e-mail ce@southark.edu
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BASIC RIGGER This course is AVAILABLE ON DEMAND $399/person (5-10 students) Instructor: Bobby Cooper Students will learn useful rigging techniques and skills, qualifying them for work as a basic rigger. This is a one day course led by Bobby Cooper of Southeast Crane Inspections.
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY TRAINING Tuesday, April 8 $50/person Instructor: Bill Lee This 4 hour course is classroom only and based on the requirements of the OSHA 1910.146 permit-required confined spaces standard. DOT INSPECTION TRAINING
This course is AVAILABLE ON DEMAND $295/student Course fee includes supplies, regulation handbook, student manual, and lunch Instructor: Truck Safety Services This 8 hour course equips drivers, mechanics, etc... with an advanced understanding of required components and inspection procedures through a mix of text and hands-on demos. Participants will learn what the correct DOT regulations are, what is and isn't required, what passes and what doesn't, and how to avoid tickets and fines.
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS This course is AVAILABLE ON DEMAND Instructor: Tim Hogue Fee: $250/ student (Includes Text) This course provides students with a foundational understanding of PLCs in a hands-on format. Students will learn to interpret input/output diagrams and ladder logic, become acquainted with PLC functions, components, circuitry, testing of PLC programs and troubleshooting a PLC system.
FIRST AID/ CPR/ AED This course is AVAILABLE ON DEMAND Instructor: Scotty Points Fee: $49/person This course gives individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing, cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses, including how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest, until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. The course lasts approximately 4 hours and is offered on demand.
BOILER OPERATION This course is AVAILABLE ON DEMAND Instructor: Tim Hogue Fee: $250/ student (includes text) This 12 hour course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge to safely and efficiently operate boilers. This course also prepares students for the state boiler operator’s licensing exam. 9|Page
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INTERMEDIATE VIBRATION ANALYSIS - ISO CAT II
Monday-Friday, April 7-11 Led by Pioneer Engineering SouthArk CFWD, Room 121 Fee: $2,425/person (includes certification exam). Minimum of 8 students required. Class limited to 15 students. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to specify basic FFT parameters, establish initial alarm set points, and perform fundamental signature and phase analysis. This class is intended for maintenance technicians and engineers who want an intermediate course in vibration analysis. Follows Category II Guidelines Established by ISO 18436-2, "Condition monitoring and diagnostics of machine – Requirements for training and certification of personnel – Part 2: Vibration condition monitoring and diagnostics." Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
Select the appropriate machinery vibration measurement technique. Maintain a database of results and trends. Establish and implement general overall level alarms. Set up instruments for the basic resolution of amplitude, frequency and time. Perform basic vibration analysis of machinery and components, such as shafts, bearings, gears, fans, pumps and motors, using spectrum analysis. Classify, interpret and evaluate the test results in accordance with applicable specifications and standards. Understand basic single plane balancing concepts. Be aware of some causes and effects of bad measurement data. Perform basic bump tests to determine natural frequencies. Recommend minor corrective actions.
INTRODUCTORY AND ADVANCED VIBRATION ANALYSIS COURSES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON DEMAND Other courses available through our partnership with Pioneer Engineering Expert Vibration Analysis I Dynamic Balancing I Precision Shaft Alignment Reliability Centered Maintenance I Proactive Maintenance Management
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10 HOUR OSHA CONSTRUCTION OUTREACH This course is AVAILABLE ON DEMAND This course is designed for construction workers and anyone involved in the construction industry. OSHA recommends outreach training program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of the job. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA 10-hour construction outreach completion card within 4-6 weeks.
30 HOUR OSHA CONSTRUCTION OUTREACH This course is AVAILABLE ON DEMAND This course is a comprehensive safety program specifically designed for safety directors, foremen, and field supervisors. The program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues. OSHA recommends the 30 hour outreach training course as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Construction workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on specific hazards of the job. Participants will receive an OSHA 30 hour construction outreach course completion card within 4-6 weeks.
SAFETY & SKILLS INSTRUCTORS Steve Hyde A retired industrial safety engineer from Lockheed Martin with over 20 years experience, Steve Hyde has been teaching a variety of safety courses for SouthArk since 2003. A certified CPR and first aid trainer, Hyde also holds certifications in hazardous waste operations and emergency response as well as both 10 and 30 hour OSHA construction outreach.
Tim Hogue Hogue holds an A.A.S. in Industrial Electronics Technology, a technical certificate in refrigeration and is currently pursuing a B.S. in Electrial Engineering Technology. He is a licensed industrial maintenance electrician, residential master electrician, and high pressure boiler operator. Hogue holds EPA certification in handling and reclaiming refrigerants as well as certifications in the areas of reliability centered maintenance and root cause analysis.
Bill Lee Recently retired after 35 years of safety work in chemical plants, Lee is certified to teach HazWoper, forklift operation, and general safety courses. His areas of specialization include confined space training and air monitoring.
Mike Meadows Meadows recently retired from Lion Oil where he served over 20 years as a safety engineer. He currently serves as a CSTOP instructor.
Ron Palculict A chemical engineer, Palculict recently retired from Lion Oil after 18 years where he served most recently as the Safety and Security Manager. Palculict currently serves as a C-STOP instructor.
Bennie Adams Recently retired after 33 years in the chemical industry, Adams has served as maintenance technician, safety technician, supervisor, and safety/security manager. As Security Manager, Adams specialized in the Department Of Homeland Security’s Chemical Anti-terrorism Standard (CFATS).
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APPRENTICESHIP SCHOOLS SouthArk is pleased to host the El Dorado Plumbing Apprenticeship School and the South Arkansas Electrical Apprenticeship School. Classes are held at the SouthArk Center for Workforce Development. For more information about class dates, rules, and registration contact Sherri Whitehead at 864-8453 or swhitehead@southark.edu.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEADING PROJECTS SUCCESSFULLY Friday, March 7 from 9-Noon Instructor: Fila Bertrand SouthArk CFWD, Room 103 Fee: $39/person Learn how to manage collaboration and deliver projects successfully during this interactive course. Bertrand will guide students through the process of project management and collaboration. Specific topics covered include project governance, scoring, prioritization, and communication-the basis for project success.
INFORMED BUSINESS: NAVIGATING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT Thursday, February 20 from 9:00-11:00 am Instructor: Julia Nipper SouthArk CFWD, Room 103 FREE, Sponsored by the Arkansas Insurance Department This presentation will cover key small business provisions of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to help you make informed decisions about coverage for yourself and your employees. Learn about the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace and the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP); new tax, IRS reporting, and employee notification requirements for businesses; available tax credits, potential rebates, and premium reduction programs; and penalties for non-compliance. RSVPs are required. To RSVP, call 870-864-7192 or e-mail ce@southark.edu.
GET THE REAL DEAL ON DAILY DEALS Thursday, March 13 from 2-4 pm Instructor: Julia Nipper SouthArk CFWD, Room 103 Fee: $30/person Daily deals – print, e-mail, or mobile notifications that offer a discounted local service or product – can be very beneficial for small businesses. It just takes a little know-how. In this session you'll learn: the good, bad, and ugly of daily deals; if daily deals are right for your business; best practices when using daily deals; how to incorporate them into your current marketing efforts; and alternatives to daily deals. Pre-registration required. Call 870-864-7163 to register. 12 | P a g e
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GET LISTED LOCALLY Monday, April 14 from 1-3 pm Instructor: Julia Nipper SouthArk CFWD, Room 103 Fee: $30/person Is your business receiving the hits it should when someone searches it on the internet? Find out key words to use to receive maximum hits and see your business flourish! Pre-registration is required. Register by calling 870-864-7163. For more information, call 870-864-7192 or e-mail ce@southark.edu.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS Fila Bertrand Filadelfo Bertrand offers about a decade of management and leadership experience in the petroleum retail industry. He is a certified Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute and also holds a certification in ITIL Service Management Foundation from APMG-International. He received two bachelor’s degrees in Management and Marketing from University of the Ozarks and holds a M.B.A in Business Ethics from Harding University.
Julia Nipper Julia Nipper joined the SAU ASBTDC in October 2012. She received her BSBA in Management with an emphasis on Small Business and Entrepreneurship from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She previously worked for the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce and has experience in retail, sales, event planning, and customer service.
TAKE A BREAK /// SPRING 2014 NOON SYMPOSIA SERIES History of the Spudnut Shop Presented by Nancy and William Varnell Wednesday, January 22 from 12:15-1:00 p.m.
Grafting Mayhaws with Richland Creek Farm Presented by Rhonda Rudder Wednesday, February 12 from 12:15-1:00 p.m.
Asteroids and Comets: Ancient Relics of the Solar System Presented by Darrell Heath, President of the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society Wednesday, March 19 from 12:15-1:00 p.m.
Suzanne's Fruit Farm: A Family Tradition Presented by David and Sylvia Reddin Wednesday, April 9 from 12:15-1:00 p.m.
Noon Symposia are free and open to the public. Drinks and light refreshments will be served. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch. Noon Symposia will be held in room 121 of the SouthArk Center for Workforce Development. 13 | P a g e
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SPANISH SPANISH FOR SAFETY SUPERVISORS Instructor: Osman Latino Offered on demand. Available on site weekdays or nights. Learn the fundamentals of effectively communicating in the workplace. The instructor will cover general workplace terminology such as common phrases, numbers, warnings, areas, and materials. In addition, emergency situations and preparedness are addressed. A basic proficiency test will be administered at the completion of this course.
ENGLISH FOR MANUFACTURING, INDUSTRIAL, AND AGRICULTURAL WORKERS -TRABAJADORES INDUSTRIALES Instructor: Osman Latino Offered on demand. Available on site weekdays or nights. This course will teach Spanish speaking employees basic expressions, questions, directions, numbers, measures, and safety terminology. Supplemental curriculum specific to your company can be developed.
ALSO AVAILABLE ON DEMAND ::: EMERGENCY SPANISH FOR FIREFIGHTERS I SPANISH FOR BANKING I SPANISH FOR EMTs SPANISH FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT I SPANISH FOR NURSES I SPANISH FOR CONSTRUCTION Osman Latino A native of Nicaragua, Latino holds a Bachelor of Foreign Language in English with a concentration in Interpretation, Education, and Translation from the National A. University of Nicaragua. He has 9 years experience interpreting for various organizations including the Baptist Medical Missions of America and Friends of San Juan de Oriente in Sacramento. Latino currently resides in El Dorado where he serves as a part-time adjunct Spanish Instructor for SouthArk.
Workplace Spanish and English classes may be conducted on-site and industry specific curriculum can be developed. Call Jamie McConathy at 864-7193 or e-mail jmcconathy@southark.edu for more information.
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION Registration is taken through the Office of Corporate and Community Education located in the SouthArk Center for Workforce Development, 3698 E. Main, on the East Campus. For more information, call 870.864.7192 or e-mail ce@southark.edu. Cancellation Policy When we cancel: Classes will be cancelled if a minimum number of full-paying students have not registered by the registration deadline. Early registration helps eliminate the disappointment of course cancellations. Full refunds are given for any classes that we cancel. When you cancel: The Office of Corporate and Community Education will refund your registration fee if you cancel up to 5 business days before the class begins. If you cancel less than 5 business days before the class, you will be charged the full amount for the class. Another person may attend in your place when a refund is not allowed. Some seminars, workshops, camps, etc. will have separate cancellation policies. Please inquire about these before registering. Senior Discount Policy: Senior citizens are required to pay full price for all non-credit courses unless otherwise indicated. Note: This information is complete and accurate at the time of posting: however it is subject to change. 14 | P a g e
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TRAINING CONSORTIUM
The purpose of SAWTEC is to create and coordinate a formal system to carry out a cooperative program designed to meet the common training/education needs of members by determining those needs on a regular basis, planning training curriculum, setting training schedules, selecting training providers, and determining fees. All businesses or industries in the South Arkansas region are eligible to apply for membership in SAWTEC. To maintain membership, a business or industry must contribute annual dues or a prorated amount of dues for that part of the initial fiscal year of membership.
2013 SAWTEC Members Tetra Technologies Entegra Power Group: Union Power Station Anthony Forest Products Nexans AmerCable El Dorado Chemical Company Great Lakes Solutions, A Chemtura Company Clean Harbors DuPont Cross Oil El Dorado Chamber of Commerce South Arkansas Community College
Membership Levels CORPORATE Annual Dues: $500 Benefits of corporate membership include a $100 training credit, access to qualified consortium classes discounted by grants, and a 20% SAWTEC discount on eligible SouthArk classes.
BUSINESS Annual Dues: $250 Benefits of business membership include a $50 training credit, access to qualified consortium classes discounted by grants, and a 15% SAWTEC discount on eligible SouthArk classes.
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