Hold your 2012 training sessions, meetings or conference in one of the upscale spaces available at St. Louis Community College's Corporate Center. Highlights of available spaces include:

• IT Pro/Information Worker room with 24 stations for delivery of instruction in topics such as CAD, 3D modeling, multimedia software and advanced IT Pro software
• Team classroom featuring the latest approach to team and workgroup training
• General classrooms that seat 25 and those that seat 11-18
• Breakout/conference rooms providing state-of-the-art team collaboration with smart media system integration
• Executive conference rooms
• Flexible multipurpose conference-meeting-training room that can be set up for up to 170 participants theater style
• Space features include: high resolution, widescreen ceiling mounted digital projector with projection screen or a 70" HD widescreen flat panel display, dedicated switched network, high speed wireless Internet connection and ADA accessibility
• Availability of reception area and staff to assist with special conference/meeting check-in needs
• Convenient, free parking available on-site
• A variety of on-site catering options available for events. Building includes a dining facility on the first floor

For more information on spaces available or to schedule a tour e-mail Judy Koenig or call her at 314-539-5360.

A group of 17 LEED professionals recently visited STLCC's Corporate Center to gain insight on daylighting theory as an effective green design tool while also earning LEED-specific continuing education hours. The Daylight Modeling seminar presented by Ralph Bicknese, AIA, LEED AP BD& C, Principal and Ron Finney, LEED AP, Architectural Designer, Hellmuth and Bicknese, was part of a series of topics in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating systems hosted by STLCC in partnership with the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter.

The seminar signifies the start of a menu of professional development opportunities that will be available at St. Louis Community College' Corporate Center.

To learn more about other sustainability opportunities and projects at STLCC, see the college's recent selection as a success story in the American Association of Community Colleges Journal.

Packaging Concepts, Inc., a family owned and operated company that produces over one billion microwave, theater and stadium popcorn bags per year, has committed to increasing overall efficiency, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction through the use of the 5S System. 5S (Sort, Store, Shine, Standardize and Sustain) is the foundation for Lean work processes, creating exceptionally lean, clean, and orderly work environments. In addition, line worker active involvement in all phases of 5S implementation drives higher levels of engagement as employees understand with greater degrees of clarity the ways in which they can directly impact the success of their company. Finally, when customers observe 5S at work they have increased degrees of confidence in their supplier's ability to consistently deliver high quality products. PCI has selected CBIL to train employees in 5S methodology and also to provide implementation consultation. A group of PCI supervisors who recently completed STLCC's Lean Leadership Certification Program with George Friesen, CBIL Lean Expert, will serve key roles supporting 5S implementation. To learn more about increasing your productivity and profitability with 5S, e-mail Pat Tuttle, CBIL Project Manager or call her at 314-539-5324.

CBIL, in partnership with The Quality Group of Atlanta Georgia, introduces a new hands-on blended learning course for individuals that want to improve their project management skills for business success and career growth. The online course, along with student guides and test provide ten hours of project management training toward the 23 hours and 35 hours for Project Management Institute's (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management Professional (PMP) testing eligibility for the designations. "This blended learning course will be offered in early 2012 at a global company's St. Louis headquarters, as well as a large St. Louis health-care manufacturer. We're excited to offer this on-demand series in Project Management to our menu of learning opportunities for clients of all sizes and industries," stated Kathie Chambers, Senior Project Manager, CBIL. For more information or a demo, e-mail Kathie or call her at 314-539-5309.

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In 2012 resolve to search for a new learning opportunity that is 'just for you' in the wide variety of professional development, lifelong learning, and personal interest classes available through Continuing Education. Here are some ideas to help you start your exploration:

• Clarify your career direction or explore a change in your career path for enhanced quality of life and fulfillment with Changing Career Directions: Find The Passion In Your Career Path.
• Resolve to expand your mind through travel in the new year and jump start your adventure plans by learning cultural differences and languages for specific destination by taking French for the Traveler, Chinese for the Traveler, Spanish for the Traveler or German for the Traveler.
• Resolve to Go More Green in 2012 by learning ways to make your piece of this earth more sustainable and productive by attending: Create your own Sustainable Backyard or Learn How to Make a Rain Barrel.
• Learn a new skill, take up another hobby and meet new friends by attending a craftwork course: Make some Quilted Memories, Create a One-of-a-kind Felted Koozie, or Silkscreen Your Own T-shirts and Bags.
• Resolve to turn your promising idea into your own business or improve your existing small business by registering for The Entrepreneurial Experience: Starting a Small Business.
• Become more marketable by learning Basic Grant Writing for Not-For-Profit Organizations.
• Get out on the open road by taking one of our Motorcycle Safety Basic Rider Courses.
• Simplify your life and Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui to Enrich Your Life!
• Improve your computer skills by taking any of our computer applications and systems training. Learn How to Network Computers, learn the basics of MS Office 2010 in one day or become the user-friendly office expert by taking How to Troubleshoot Your PC!

Happy exploring and transforming your life in 2012! To search other choices available see our Spring 2012 online catalog. Registration begins January 3, 2012.

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