In-Person Professional Development Classes
Elevate your welding expertise in this intensive 20-hour Advanced Welding course designed for experienced welders ready to push their technical abilities further. You’ll refine high-precision MIG, TIG, and SMAW techniques while working with complex joints, advanced weld positions, and industry-level fabrication challenges. Guided by an expert instructor, you’ll analyze weld quality, interpret complex weld symbols, and strengthen your diagnostic and problem-solving skills. You’ll also learn to evaluate heat control, metallurgy considerations, and distortion management to produce structurally superior welds. Whether you're advancing toward industry certifications or expanding professional capabilities, you’ll leave with the mastery, confidence, and technical insight required for high-level welding performance.
#67345, Portage Enterprise Center, 1/5, 1/7, 1/8, 1/12 and 1/14, 8 AM-12 PM Instructor: Shaun Walker
#67425, Portage Enterprise Center, 1/5, 1/7, 1/8, 1/12 and 1/14, 12:30-4:30 PM Instructor: Shaun Walker
Start your Lean Six Sigma journey by learning how to improve processes and reduce waste. In Part 1, you'll explore the core principles of Lean and Six Sigma, and how they work together. You’ll begin by learning to select projects while also using tools like SIPOC and Histograms to identify inefficiencies and set improvement goals. This course is perfect if you’re part of a project team or pursuing leadership in continuous improvement.
#67135, Portage Campus, 1/22-2/12, Thursday, 8 AM-12 PM Instructor: Jason Hunn
Build on your LSS foundation by applying practical tools to real-world problems. In Part 2, you'll dive into 5S, PDCA, and root cause analysis using techniques like the 5 Whys and Fishbone Diagrams. Through hands-on activities, group exercises, and case studies, you'll gain the skills to implement lasting improvements and boost quality and performance in your workplace.
#67136, Portage Campus, 2/19-3/12, Thursday, 8 AM-12 PM Instructor: Jason Hunn
Build a strong foundation in electrical systems with this hands-on course. You’ll learn essential safety practices, circuit theory, and wiring methods for residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Practice using test equipment, explore single- and three-phase systems, and apply NEC guidelines. Gain the skills and confidence needed to work safely and effectively or continue into advanced electrical training.
#67429, Portage Enterprise Center, 1/22-2/26, Thursday, 11 AM-3 PM Instructor: Tom Helbig
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) defines an arc flash as "a dangerous condition associated with the release of energy caused by an electric arc." Injuries from arc flash events range from minor to life threatening to fatal. In addition, an arc flash can cause serious equipment damage. New industry standards establish safe practices to protect electrical workers from the hazards of shock, electrocution, arc flash, and arc blast. Participants will examine these standards, gain an understanding of their significance, and learn how to apply them in the workplace.
#67469, Portage Enterprise Center, 2/10, Tuesday, 10 AM-2 PM Instructor: Tom Helbig
Advance your electrical skills beyond the basics with hands-on training in industrial and commercial systems. You’ll master test equipment, analyze transformers, identify and work with motors, and design motor control circuits. Learn to apply structured troubleshooting methods while reinforcing safety protocols. Gain the knowledge and confidence to diagnose, maintain, and improve complex electrical systems.
#67430, Portage Enterprise Center, 4/2-5/7, Thursday, 11 AM-3 PM Instructor: Tom Helbig
Are you ready to find new solutions to challenges and opportunities at work and in life? In this hands-on course, you’ll learn to focus on what matters most, feel more satisfied with your daily accomplishments, and live each day with greater purpose and balance. Based on the proven principles from Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s best-selling book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®, you’ll discover practical strategies to take initiative, manage key priorities, improve communication, and collaborate more effectively with others. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the tools to achieve meaningful, lasting results—both personally and professionally.
#67290, Portage Campus, 3/10 and 3/11, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 AM-4 PM Instructor: Steve Klubertanz
Heartsaver CPR AED is geared for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years.
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This course empowers both corporate and education professionals to confidently communicate in public settings beyond their classrooms and workplaces. Whether presenting at board meetings, conferences, or community events, participants will develop practical skills to speak with clarity, authenticity, and impact.
Through interactive workshops and real-world scenarios, participants will learn techniques for structuring compelling messages, managing stage presence, handling Q&A sessions, and adapting their communication for diverse audiences. The course also offers tools for managing nerves and using storytelling to connect.
By the end of this course, participants will feel equipped to advocate, inform, and inspire with professionalism and poise in various public settings.
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This American Heart Association course provides essential training for individuals with limited or no medical background. Participants will learn Adult and Child CPR, AED use, Infant CPR, and choking relief techniques for all ages. The course also covers first aid fundamentals for the most common emergencies—teaching participants how to recognize critical situations, call for assistance, and perform effective lifesaving interventions. Ideal for workplace safety, community preparedness, and personal confidence in emergency response.
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