Grant-Supported Training for NJ Employees and Businesses at CCM Center for Workforce Development
The Center for Workforce Development at the County College of Morris is offering grant-supported training opportunities to New Jersey employees in the areas of business skills, technology skills, and manufacturing-related skills. Employees in non-governmental businesses can participate in various technical, administrative, and managerial courses at no cost due to a state-awarded grant from the NJ Department of Labor.
Interested participants should frequently visit www.ccm.edu, to learn about updated class schedules and sessions. For information about enrollment and qualifications, please contact the CCM Center for Workforce Development at 973-328-5188 or 973-328-5187 or email cbt@ccm.edu.
Current January-February Sessions Include:
Outlook in a Nutshell: Tuesday, January 31 & Thursday, February 2, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| PREREQUISITE: Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows.
Outlook is Microsoft’s tool for managing your email, contacts, and calendars. In this course, you will learn to use Outlook to send, receive and manage email messages, manage your contact information, schedule appointments, and meetings, create tasks and notes for yourself, and customize the Outlook interface to suit your working style. Don’t deal with a disorganized inbox; learn to use Outlook’s powerful features to stay on top of messages and schedules. |
Mindfulness to Decrease Workplace Stress: Tuesday, February 14 & Thursday, February 16, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Stress is the brain and body’s response to change, challenge, or demand. It is the body’s natural defense against danger brought on by an event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. Employees at all levels feel stress. Many people feel that the demands of the workplace combined with the demands of home are overwhelming. Mindfulness is present-moment awareness that involves monitoring and attending to current experiences rather than predicting future events or dwelling on the past. This course explores the causes of stress and focuses on mindfulness as a strategy to address stress.
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Writing for Results at Work: Business Writing Essentials: Tuesday, February 21 & Wednesday, February 22, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
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Across all fields, industries, and workplace settings, the ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, managers, and subordinates is a critical skill. While writing isn’t necessarily everyone’s favorite task, those who do it well definitely stand out. In this class, you will learn strategies and tips for producing clear, concise, complete, constructive, and error-free business communication to inform and inspire audiences while achieving desired outcomes. Participants will have the opportunity to practice and receive helpful feedback. |
