Free job skills seminar offered

A four-week seminar targeting service workers and their employers will begin Feb. 28 on the Colby Community College campus.

“We have received many requests from area employers to offer training in basic workplace skills,” said CCC adult education program director Nance Munderloh. “This Job Skills Seminar will improve skills, performance and profitability for those who participate. Classes will be held four consecutive Thursdays with three times from which to choose. There is no charge for these classes.”

Communication will be the focus of the Feb. 28 seminar. Written and oral skills, dealing with workplace conflict, handling anger, listening and nonverbal communication will be discussed.

On Thursday, March 6, the seminar will be on effectiveness including time management, organization, problem solving, accountability, teamwork, managing and change.

Business behaviors including dress, hygiene, behavior, gossip, confidentiality, telephone and email etiquette will be discussed on March 13.

The final session on March 27 will address work habits, ethics, honesty, responsibility, respecting diversity, attitude, job success and work relationships.

“Employers and their employees will both benefit from participating in these classes,” said Munderloh. “Better employees with enhanced skills will result in increased profitability, less attrition and improved customer satisfaction.”

Participants may attend the classes on the designated day from 8 a.m.-12 noon, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. or 6 p.m.-10 p.m.

For more information contact Dian Organ at (785) 460-4663 or email dian.organ@colbycc.edu.

The Adult Education Program is located in the basement of the H.F. Davis Library on the college campus.