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 "It's amazing what can be accomplished when employees are empowered to work seamlessly together across functional lines. We're seeing that first hand with our new Emerging Leaders Program", stated Robert M. Parish, President and CEO, Jarden Team Sports."In my estimation, the Emerging Leaders program has been a smashing success for our company," stated Brian Dale Josephson, CFO, Jarden Team Sports and program mentor. "The program has been a great help to our organization on multiple fronts.
"The training and education provided by the Workforce Solutions Group program proved to be extremely beneficial to our group of aspiring leaders. Not only did we gain a solid understanding of the various areas of our business and workplace in general, we were able to put our knowledge into practice thereby creating a truly unique learning experience." Lindsey Naber - Emerging Leader and Mentee, Senior Marketing Manager, Key Accounts.
Contact Kathie Chambers if you would like to engage and learn more about our leadership development solutions. |
 We want to keep asking "who is responsible?" until we've identified the guilty party. And when we've done this, we rest, thinking we've taken care of the problem. Unhappily, we haven't. The road we've taken is a dead end. |
 To improve communications and services to children and parents, the Hazelwood School District, worked the Workforce Solutions Group to provide a series of workshops in leadership, teambuilding, and customer service to a group of thirty non-teaching supervisors, managers, and executives.Beginning with a teambuilding seminar for the Superintendent and all the Assistant Superintendents last fall, the Hazelwood management team participated in a total of ten programs, covering topics such as leadership essentials, coaching, dealing with difficult people, and reaching agreement.
The workshops were facilitated by Barry Schapiro, Practice Leader for Leadership and Professional Development and Renee Huss, Program Associate. The 30 leaders will be honored at a September 2013 graduation ceremony. To bring these leadership development workshop to your organization contact Kathie Chambers. |
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St. Louis Community College Chancellor Myrtle E.B. Dorsey and Roderick Nunn, the college's vice chancellor for economic development and workforce solutions, will be joined by a panel of executives from high performing companies in the financial services, healthcare, advanced manufacturing and transportation industries for the August 7th 2013 State of St. Louis Workforce Report.
Joining Dorsey and Nunn on the panel will be:
- Brian Ashworth, Principal, Human Resources, Edward Jones
- Keith Darling, President, AEP River Operations
- Herb Homeyer, President & Owner, Homeyer Precision Manufacturing
- Debbie Walkenhorst, Regional Vice President, Human Resources, SSM Health Care St. Louis
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 STLCC is pleased to announce that our online application for three new manufacturing career pathways, funded by the MoManufacturingWINS statewide grant consortium, is now open. The grant focuses on accelerated training to get adults workforce ready quickly. The participants enter the workforce having earned nationally recognized, industry endorsed credentials.The pathways are: Certified Logistics Associate, Certified Production Technician and Precision Machining Technology
If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, the first step is to submit the online application. Upon submission, you will be invited to register for an information session to learn about each pathway and the careers it may lead to. It all starts with a click on the MoManufacturingWINs online application! |
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Pharmacy Technician Training Begins August 19 @ the Corporate College
 Pharmacy Technician Certification Training, a short-term, fast tracked allied health care training program that combines 105 hours of classroom instruction with a 60 hour externship within a retail or hospital pharmacy setting, will begin on August 19 at the Corporate College, the college's professional development hub.The program, offered in partnership with MK Education, an education consulting firm specializing in health career training and curriculum; also prepares graduates for the PTCB and ExCPT certification exams.
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Become a Certified Microsoft Office Specialist @ the
Corporate College this fall!
 Gain an edge in today's competitive job market by earning your Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification in Word 2010, Outlook 2010 or PowerPoint 2010 at the Corporate College this fall.Earning a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification through Continuing Education helps you differentiate yourself in today's market whether you're an established professional or new to the field. Plus students who complete the entire Microsoft Office Specialist training earn about 12% more than employees who aren't certified.
Sneak a peak of the class listings before registration opens on August 5 th. You may also call 314-984-7777 for more information now or to register beginning August 5 th. |
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Use the Idea Board for Lean Manufacturing Success Video
Kudos to George Friesen, our Lean Expert. His video titled Use the Idea Board for Lean Manufacturing Success was recently featured by Mark Graban, an internationally known expert on Lean in Healthcare and a best-selling author, in his LeanBlog.org. |
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Join STLCC's Foundation for their 2nd Annual Tee for Tuition Golf Tournament, with proceeds going to the their scholarship fund. |
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Continuing Education Fall 2013
Registration Begins August 5
We've got a lot of class in store for you! CE Fall 2013 schedule of classes is available online right now so you may start searching for the professional development and personal enrichment opportunities just for you. Registration begins on August 5 online, in person at one of the CE offices or by phone at 314-984-7777. |
"Corporate College is like having our own training facility!" Joe Ray, McDonald's Corporation
(pictured here leading a training session at the Corporate College)
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Leadership for Life by
Barry Schapiro
Making Lean Stick by
George Friesen
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About Us
St. Louis Community College's Workforce Solutions Group leverages education for growth in the knowledge economy by offering a robust menu of programs and services designed to advance people, businesses and communities. The Workforce Solutions Group accomplishes this through its operating units, which include Continuing Education, Corporate Services and Community Services. All of the operating units within the Workforce Solutions Group are centrally located at the Corporate College, the first facility solely dedicated to corporate education and professional development, unlike any other asset the college owns. |
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