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- The Optimized People Development System

A healthy, engaging workplace is more important than ever before. Such a culture holds the promise of a stable working environment and an atmosphere where people can grow as the organization grows. UT Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) is committed to helping organizations utilize a holistic approach to improve the systems that empower such a culture. The Optimized People Development System (PDS) promotes a systems-thinking approach that helps organizations assess and improve the processes they use to find, train, and retain people. A PDS consists of five functional areas – training, recruiting, onboarding, retention, and performance management. The challenge is to operate a reliable PDS that provides the organization with a competitive advantage in a volatile labor market. Course value:  $150.00.

McMinnville: Warren Co. Chamber of Commerce
- Long-Range Strategic Planning for Executives

Title: Long-Range Strategic Planning for Executives    Description / Learning Objectives:  Many organizations are terrified by the words "strategic planning". They might be concerned that it's a secret code for re-organization or - at the least - that it's a colossal waste of time. However, a very simple plan for developing your strategy (and executing it well) makes all the difference in whether your organization can achieve its goals and be intentional in managing change.   Learn how a great strategic plan: 1.       Identifies where you want to go... 2.       And what (specifically) you should do to get there 3.       Communicates direction 4.       Provides clarity to your workforce 5.       Addresses external threats 6.       Prioritizes what is most important 7.       Engages your staff 8.       Doesn't have to be miserable

Nashville: CIS Large Training Room (221A)
- Training Within Industry (TWI) Overview - Lunch & Learn

This overview provides why Training Within Industry (TWI) has been a successful on the job training methodology for decades in the manufacturing industry.

Jackson: West TN Research & Education Center, Seminar Room 150
- Manufacturing Skills for Employee Success Overview - Lunch & Learn

This event will share details about UT's successful employee manufacturing skills bootcamp, designed to onboard and improve existing employees' overall understanding of manufacturing.  This program is idea for new employees and existing employees who are ready for promotion.  

Jackson: West TN Research & Education Center, Seminar Room 150
- OSHA 500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction

Successful completion of this course results in participants becoming OSHA-authorized trainers in OSHA’s Outreach Training Program for the Construction Industry. Authorized trainers can conduct both 10-hour and 30-hour construction industry classes that provide training to workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces along with information regarding workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a workplace safety complaint. OSHA-authorized trainers are able to issue 10 and 30-hour course completion cards to participants. During the course, students will develop a presentation and teach an assigned OSHA Construction Industry Outreach topic, and successfully pass a written exam. Participants will be provided with a variety of training materials and resources.  Authorized OSHA Outreach trainers are required to attend Course #502 at least once every four years to maintain their trainer status.  Prerequisites:  - OSHA #510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry. (Please note, the 30-hour Construction OSHA outreach class is not considered equivalent to OSHA #510. Also, the 510 course must have been completed in the last 7 years. If you completed the course longer than 7 years ago, then you will need to retake it in order to qualify.)  - Five (5) years of construction industry safety experience If you are registering for the OSHA #500 or 501 courses you must complete this form prior to the course date: Prerequisite Verification Form (Click Here) Instructor:  Paul McCain Training Contact:  Carol Jones, carol.jones@tennessee.edu

Nashville: CIS Large Training Room (221A)
- The Optimized People Development System

A healthy, engaging workplace is more important than ever before. Such a culture holds the promise of a stable working environment and an atmosphere where people can grow as the organization grows. UT Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) is committed to helping organizations utilize a holistic approach to improve the systems that empower such a culture. The Optimized People Development System (PDS) promotes a systems-thinking approach that helps organizations assess and improve the processes they use to find, train, and retain people. A PDS consists of five functional areas – training, recruiting, onboarding, retention, and performance management. The challenge is to operate a reliable PDS that provides the organization with a competitive advantage in a volatile labor market. Course value:  $150.00.

Cookeville: IPS Training Facility
- The Optimized People Development System

A healthy, engaging workplace is more important than ever before. Such a culture holds the promise of a stable working environment and an atmosphere where people can grow as the organization grows. UT Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) is committed to helping organizations utilize a holistic approach to improve the systems that empower such a culture. The Optimized People Development System (PDS) promotes a systems-thinking approach that helps organizations assess and improve the processes they use to find, train, and retain people. A PDS consists of five functional areas – training, recruiting, onboarding, retention, and performance management. The challenge is to operate a reliable PDS that provides the organization with a competitive advantage in a volatile labor market. Course value:  $150.00.

Cookeville: American Job Center
- OSHA 502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers

This course provides an update for currently authorized OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Trainers on topics such as OSHA construction industry standards, policies and regulations. Construction industry outreach trainers are required to attend this course once every four years to maintain trainer status. Participants will be provided with a variety of training materials and resources. Prerequisites: Trainers must submit a copy of their current trainer card via email to Bryan Lane at bryan.lane@tennessee.edu in order to confirm eligibility for this class. As of January 1, 2019, OSHA has eliminated the 90-day grace period after the expiration of the trainer card. Trainers must renew before their expiration date in order to take the OSHA #502 Update Class. After their expiration date, trainers must re-take the OSHA #500 Trainer Course. Previously-authorized OSHA Outreach Trainers for the Construction Industry whose status has expired must now submit the same prerequisites as participants who want to become a new trainer to renew in the OSHA #500. Please note, after the expiration date on the trainer card, instructors are no longer authorized to conduct 10-hour or 30-hour classes and will not be able to request student completion cards. NOTE: Authorized OSHA Outreach trainers are required to attend this course once every four years to maintain their trainer status.   Instructor:  Paul McCain Training Contact:  Carol Jones, carol.jones@tennessee.edu

Nashville: CIS Large Training Room (221A)
- OSHA 503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers

This course provides an update for currently authorized OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainers on topics such as OSHA general industry standards, policies and regulations. General industry outreach trainers are required to attend this course once every four years to maintain trainer status. Participants will be provided with a variety of training materials and resources. Prerequisites: Trainers must submit a copy of their current trainer card via email to Bryan Lane at bryan.lane@tennessee.edu in order to confirm eligibility for this class. As of January 1, 2019, OSHA has eliminated the 90-day grace period after the expiration of the trainer card. Trainers must renew before their expiration date in order to take the OSHA #503 Update Class. After their expiration date, trainers must re-take the OSHA #501 Trainer Course. Previously-authorized OSHA Outreach Trainers for the General Industry whose status has expired must now submit the same prerequisites as participants who want to become a new trainer to renew in the OSHA #501. Please note, after the expiration date on the trainer card, instructors are no longer authorized to conduct 10-hour or 30-hour classes and will not be able to request student completion cards. NOTE: Authorized OSHA Outreach trainers are required to attend this course once every four years to maintain their trainer status.  Instructor:  Paul McCain Training Contact:  Carol Jones, carol.jones@tennessee.edu

Nashville: CIS Large Training Room (221A)
- OSHA 501 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry

Successful completion of this course results in participants becoming OSHA-authorized trainers in OSHA’s Outreach Training Program. Authorized trainers can conduct both 10-hour and 30-hour general industry classes that provide training to workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces along with information regarding workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a workplace safety complaint. OSHA-authorized trainers are able to issue 10 and 30-hour course completion cards to participants. During the course, students will develop a presentation and teach an assigned OSHA General Industry Outreach topic, and successfully pass a written exam. Participants will be provided with a variety of training materials and resources.  Authorized OSHA Outreach trainers are required to attend Course #503 at least once every four years to maintain their trainer status. Prerequisites: OSHA #511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry. (Please note, the 30-hour General Industry OSHA outreach class is not considered equivalent to OSHA #511. Also, the 511 course must have been completed in the last 7 years. If you completed the course longer than 7 years ago, then you will need to retake it in order to qualify.) Five (5) years of general industry safety experience. A completed and signed Prerequisite Verification Form and a copy of the OSHA #511 certificate (standards course completed no longer than 7 years ago) must be emailed to Bryan Lane at bryan.lane@tennessee.edu in order to confirm eligibility for this class. If you have questions about your eligibility, please email Bryan. If you are registering for the OSHA #500 or 501 courses you must complete this form prior to the course date: Prerequisite Verification Form (Click Here) Instructor:  Bryan Lane Training Contact:  Carol Jones, carol.jones@tennessee.edu

Nashville: CIS Large Training Room (221A)
- Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course (TBEDC)

The four-day Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course (TBEDC), accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), focuses on the fundamental concepts, strategies and tools needed to be successful in today's complex economic environment. Topics include a basic overview of strategic planning, finance, workforce development, business retention and expansion, small business development and entrepreneurship, marketing and attraction, ethics and community development, among others. Participants in TBEDC will:   -Learn about best practices in economic and community development -Explore new methods and programs to promote job growth and investment -Discuss emerging trends and factors that shape local and regional economies -Develop a valuable network of fellow economic development professionals and resources -Learn from top economic development experts from across the state and the country (24 credit hours) Early registration discount ends:  April 12, 2024. Cancellations made 7 days or more before the course start date will be eligible for a full refund or credit towards a future TCED course.  Cancellations made less than 7 days will be eligible for credit only minus a $100 cancellation fee.  Training Contact:  Carol Jones, carol.jones@tennessee.edu

Nashville: Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown
- TN Workforce Development Course

Workforce and talent development are the top challenges in economic development today.  The Tennessee Workforce Development Course is a hands on course covering pertinent topics and trends such as the widening skills gap, the multi-generational workforce, the changing nature of the workplace and the importance of collaboration among allies.  The course is designed to help economic development practitioners, government officials and other community leaders at state, regional and local levels understand best practices, available resources and partnership approaches to building a competitive workforce. Training Contact:  Carol Jones, carol.jones@tennessee.edu

Jackson: Doubletree Hotel
- OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

This course covers OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as general industry safety and health principles. A copy of the 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standards is included with the registration fee. Participants must successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. For those interested in becoming authorized to teach OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour General Industry classes, the OSHA #511 course meets one of two prerequisites for the OSHA #501 Trainer Course for General Industry. Please note, the 30-hour General Industry OSHA outreach class is not considered equivalent to OSHA #511. Instructor:  Bryan Lane Training Contact:  Carol Jones, carol.jones@tennessee.edu

Memphis: Bartlett Area Chamber Of Commerce