Class Type: 3 DAY REGISTRATION - IN PERSON

This 3 day workshop on April 1st and 8th 5:00-7:00pm and 11th 9:00am-11:00am promotes safe beekeeping practices, healthy hive management, and proven strategies to reduce colony losses while supporting local honey production. With recent research indicating colony losses of up to 60% in California—and with the tri-county region playing a critical role in bee breeding and agricultural pollination—this training is both timely and essential.

Offered in collaboration with the Honeybee Discovery Center, the Honeybee Biology & Beekeeping Workshop is a hands-on, three-session training designed for both new and returning beekeepers.

Honeybee Discovery Center expert trainers Emily Helton and Jerry Hightower bring extensive field experience in commercial beekeeping, colony health, and sustainable hive management—ensuring participants gain practical, research-informed skills they can immediately apply.

Hosted by Butte College The Training Place at the Glenn Center, this 6-hour program combines engaging classroom instruction with live field demonstrations to build foundational skills, strengthen hive health, and increase honey yield.

Effective process visualization is critical for identifying inefficiencies and streamlining operations. This course provides hands-on instruction on Value Stream Mapping (VSM), helping professionals analyze workflows, eliminate waste, and drive continuous improvement within their organizations.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop and Analyze Value Stream Maps: Create current and future state maps to identify improvement opportunities.

• Categorize Operations and Identify Waste: Use product matrices to assess process inefficiencies and cost-saving potentials.

• Link Value Stream Mapping to Improvement Initiatives: Recognize how VSM aligns with Kaizen events and lean methodologies.

• Enhance Workplace Efficiency: Identify and implement process optimizations to improve workflow and productivity.

Why This Matters to You:

• Increase Operational Efficiency: Streamline processes and reduce waste for improved performance.

• Drive Cost Savings: Use VSM to link inefficiencies directly to financial impact.

• Support Continuous Improvement: Leverage mapping techniques to implement sustainable workplace enhancements.

Ready to optimize your operations? Register for “Value Stream Mapping: Driving Efficiency and Continuous Improvement” today!

Trainer Bio: Guy Martindale is a process improvement specialist with extensive experience in Lean methodologies and Value Stream Mapping. He has worked across industries to help organizations identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and implement strategic improvements for long-term success.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

*Class Held via Zoom*

Poorly written communication can lead to misunderstandings, inefficiency, and a loss of credibility in the workplace. This course provides practical tools to help you write with clarity, professionalism, and impact—while avoiding common grammar and punctuation pitfalls. Ideal for professionals who want to improve the effectiveness of their day-to-day written communication.

Learning Objectives:

• Craft concise, professional messages tailored to workplace needs.
• Avoid common grammar and punctuation errors that undermine credibility.
• Use Microsoft Word tools to polish and structure your writing more efficiently.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Strengthens internal and external communication for greater clarity.
• Enhances professional image through polished, error-free writing.
• Improves team productivity by reducing back-and-forth clarification.

Ready to take your workplace writing to the next level? Sign up today and start communicating with clarity and confidence!

*Class Held In-Person*

In the rapidly changing modern workplace, understanding how the brain functions can be a game-changer for enhancing productivity and leadership. Your Brain at Work offers insights into how neuroscience can optimize your mental performance, helping you stay focused, reduce stress, and make better decisions under pressure. This training empowers leaders and teams with practical strategies to boost mental resilience and unlock peak performance.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the SCARF Model: Learn to recognize and manage emotional triggers, improving collaboration and decision-making.
• Optimize Mental Productivity: Gain strategies to maintain focus, reduce stress, and enhance cognitive performance throughout the workday.
• Develop Resilience to Stress: Implement neuroscience-backed techniques to stay calm under pressure and sustain a productive mindset.

Why This Matters to You:

• Increase Mental Efficiency: Equip employees with tools to enhance focus and productivity, resulting in more efficient workflows.
• Improve Team Collaboration: Build a workplace culture where leaders and employees manage stress effectively and communicate with clarity.
• Enhance Decision-Making: With a better understanding of brain functions, leaders can make more thoughtful, informed decisions in high-pressure situations.

Ready to optimize your team's brainpower for peak performance? Register today and empower your workforce with the knowledge to thrive in today’s fast-paced environment!