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“The key to success is in the minds of the people. How do they see the problems and the opportunities in a town.” ~ Jack Schultz

Jack Schultz is the founder and CEO of Agracel, Inc., an industrial development firm majoring in rural America. Schultz’s book, Boomtown USA: The 7 ½ Keys to Big Success in Small Towns, was published in early 2004, The Boomtown USA project took more than 3 years of intense research beginning with 15,800 small towns across the country. The list was narrowed to an outstanding 397 group of towns, that Jack affectionately calls AGURBS.
Join Jack Schultz and representatives from state and local agencies for breakfast and presentations on local economic development initiatives. Conference will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Shawnee Community College, Main Campus in Ullin, Illinois. Welcome and breakfast begin at 8:00 a.m. with conference ending at 11:30 a.m. Register by May 16, your $15 registration includes a copy of Jack Schultz’s book, Boomtown USA. Late registration is $20. Conference is sponsored by Illinois Small Business Development Center at Shawnee Community College and Southern Five Regional Planning District and Development Commission. For more information and to register, call Gabriele Farner at 
618-634-3254 or email gabrielef@shawneecc.edu. Billing/invoicing available for companies.



SCC Delegation Workshop – Getting Work Done Through Others

 “The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it.” – Theodore Roosevelt

 

The one day workshop will cover:

·         The Role of the Manager

·         Analyzing Personal Delegation Skills

·         Preparing to Delegate/Carrying Out the Delegation

·         Using Delegation for Managing Change

            The workshop will be offered Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The fee for this workshop is $55.00 which includes materials and lunch. Register by April 18th, 2012 - space is limited. The workshop will be held at the Business & Industry Training Center at Shawnee Community College, Ullin, Illinois. 

Participants will receive 0.5 credit hour and may qualify for 6.5 Continuing Education/Professional Development Units. For more information and to register, call Gabriele Farner at 618-634-3254 or email gabrielef@shawneecc.edu. Billing/invoicing available for companies.


SCC OSHA Forklift Certification

 

The one day workshop will cover basic forklift principles, safe operations, safe driving skills, proper inspections and maintenance. This workshop is for those who have had previous experience operating a forklift or other industrial/farming equipment. The training you will receive will exceed the current OSHA regulations governing required forklift operator training (29 CFR 1910.178).

            The workshop will be offered Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The fee for this workshop is $75.00 which includes materials and lunch. Register by March 28th, 2012 - space is limited. The workshop will be held at the Business & Industry Training Center at Shawnee Community College, Ullin, Illinois. 

Participants will receive 0.5 credit hour and may qualify for 6.5 Continuing Education/Professional Development Units. For more information and to register, call Gabriele Farner at 618-634-3254 or email gabrielef@shawneecc.edu. Billing/invoicing available for companies.



“This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Time Management

"Get an Extra Day a Week"

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Business & Industry Training Center

Shawnee Community College, Main Campus

Learn how to get an extra a day a week with proper time management. Topics include: time management principles, time management techniques, avoiding wasted time and tips for applying what you've learned.

Workshop fee is $55 which includes lunch and materials. Seating is limited, register by March 21st to reserve your seat.

  For more information or to register contact:

Gabriele Farner at 618-634-3254  gabrielef@shawneecc.edu  

Leadership Workshop Series         

Take one or take them all!
Fee: $55 per course - includes materials & lunch
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Business & Industry Training Center 

Accountability - "Success is more permanent when you achieve it without destroying your principles." - Walter Cronkite
February 15, 2012 
  • The Manager/Employee Relationship
  • Leadership & Management Skills
  • Communication Skills That Build Accountability
  • Follow-up Ideas for Skill Development
Time Management - "This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
March 28, 2012 
  • Time Management Principles
  • Avoiding Wasted Time
  • Time Management Techniques
  • Tips and Applying What You've Learned
Delegation - "The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it." - unknown
April 25, 2012 
  • The Role of the Manager
  • Analyzing Personal Delegation Skills
  • Preparing to Delegate/Carrying Out the Delegation
  • Using Delegation for Managing Change



Center announces new growth initiative for region

The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Shawnee Community College promotes and supports business growth and development in the southernmost region of Illinois. The center is excited to announce another growth tool for the region. The addition of a new business & industry training center in February 2011 has opened the doors to many other opportunities. The center has linked with Certiport to offer businesses and individuals an advantage for professional and personal growth.

Certiport is the world leader in performance-based certification practice test and program management solutions to academic institutions and IT professionals through an expansive network of over 10,000 partners in 142 countries worldwide. Certiport delivers certification exams through a specialized, worldwide network of testing centers or Certiport Authorized Testing Centers. Certiport Centers can serve one of three key markets: Academic, Corporate, or Workforce Development. Centers are uniquely positioned to provide the highest level of reliable, performance-based testing.

 

Some of the certifications include:

Microsoft® Office Specialist: Created by Certiport, Microsoft Office Specialist is the official Microsoft Office certification and the only globally accepted standards-based credential for validating desktop computer skills.

The Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3®): IC3 provides students with the foundational knowledge they need to succeed in environments that require the use of computers and the Internet.

The partnership with Certiport also resulted in the center becoming an authorized site for the Performance Assessment Network (PAN). PAN is in the business of providing Internet-based testing, assessment and survey delivery services (the PAN Testing Program). PAN provides services to many major corporate and government clients, including:

  • U.S. Postal Service
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Transportation Security Administration and Federal Flight Deck Officer Program
  • United States Customs and Border Patrol
  • Qwest
  • Verizon
  • Capital One
  • AT&T
  • JC Penney
  • Jones/TCI (Comcast)
  • United Airlines
  • Others

 

For more information on how you or your organization can benefit from certifications and certification prep, contact the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Shawnee Community College: 618-634-3254 or gabrielef@shawneecc.edu





ELITE Entrepreneurship Camp 2011
Pictured in group photo:
 Row 1 (left to right) - Molly Barclay, Zephaniah Smith, Zechariah Smith,
Janelle Price, Makenzie Welter

Row 2 (left to right) - Clint Green, Hunter Duke, Samuel Smith, Joshua Hunt, Kenneth Barnes, Jena Story, Emmalea Bigham, Gabriele Farner, Candy Eastwood

Row 3 (left to right) - Susan Odum, Norma Turok, Tabitha Smith, Amy Cox, 
Jailel Barr, Jeshurun Anderson, Leah Anderson, Kaylie George, 
Kendell Henderson, Brett Whitnel, Cambria Bigham




Spring 2011 Build Your Own Business Class 
 Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Pictured in photo: Graduates - Abbie Bacon, Derik Davis, Raymond Howard, Bob Iltis, Leah Jordan, Joanne Little, Paul McKnight, Sonia Osman, Nancy Philiper, Cheryl Qualls, Patricia Rhymer, Ross Roderick, Halie Thetford, Halie Thetford, Ruth Uehle, Larry Uehle, Lauren Windings. Illinois Small Business Development Staff - Candy Eastwood, Brett Whitnel, Gabriele Farner

 New Training Programs 
New Industrial Training Annex in Metropolis

Students will be introduced to requirements and opportunities in maintenance and safety practices. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of the maintenance trade within industry, factories, etc., where multi-skilled maintenance individuals are needed.

Contact Tracy Aranico at 634-3309 or tracya@shawneecc.edu for more information.


                                                                                                           
SCC, Dedicated to Providing Quality, Customized Training Programs
Accountability. That was the training focus on Tuesday as company representatives from American Commercial Lines Transportation, Shawnee Development Council, SMART participated in the first of series of Leadership/Management Training workshops. The college's Center for Business and Industry Training is dedicated to providing quality, cost-effective professional development programs which meet the specific needs of business/industry and individuals within the college district.

Customized training programs can be organized at the business facility or on the SCC main campus or extension center.

A variety of professional development courses, workshops and seminars are scheduled throughout the academic year. Call the center at (618) 634-3254 for more information on business and industry training opportunities.


The Ultimate Small Business Social Media Guide


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Upcoming Events:

Starting a Small Business Workshop

Food Sanitation Refresher

Time Management

    OSHA Forklift

    QuickBooks Pro 2011

    Publisher 2010

    Delegation Skills

    PowerPoint 2010

    Word 2010 Level 2

    Excel 2010 Level 2