- Meet & Greet: Connect with the new educators who will shape the future of our community.
- Sponsored Breakfast: Businesses can sponsor a teacher’s breakfast and join them for a morning of great food and conversation.
- Networking: Engage with fellow business leaders and educators to build lasting relationships.
How to Participate:
- Sponsor a Teacher: $15 - Covers breakfast for a teacher. You can sponsor one teacher or many!
- Purchase Additional Tickets: $15 each - Purchase a ticket for yourself to join us for breakfast and connect with the teacher(s) you sponsored.
Don't miss this chance to show your support for education and make meaningful connections. We look forward to seeing you there!
**If you live and/or work in Kansas, you may qualify for partial funding of this course. Please complete this form. If you qualify for the funding we will contact you with instructions on how to receive your discount.**
This program is an intensive, accelerated version of our traditional Fiber Optic training program, equipping you with 3 Fiber Optic Association sanctioned Certifications in 5 Days.
No prior experience necessary.
This five-day boot camp includes our three foundational, certified fiber optic courses--Certified Fiber Optics Technician, Certified Fiber Optics Specialist/Splicing, and Certified Fiber Optics Specialist/Testing & Maintenance.
Cost includes study materials, exam fees and textbooks for all three courses.
Payment options can be found here - https://www.affirm.com/
Status Registration Available
Instructor Datalynk, BDI
Location and Map Link Andover Campus 715 E 13th St Andover , KS 67002
Prerequisites Students must have the ability to see and identify small items; ability to speak and read the English language. Particular Physical Demand(s) on student: Students must be able to see, manipulate, and hold small tools and test equipment. Students must be able to read and speak the English language. Students must have the ability to announce to anyone in the classroom that lasers are about to be turned on or are currently on and active. Additionally, student(s) must be able to hear and react to the announcement from anyone in the classroom that lasers are about to be turned on or currently active. Finally, students considering this, or any other fiber optics course must understand that, because of safety issues in dealing high-power lasers and microscopes, the ability to communicate these important announcements to co-workers and the ability to hear and react to these announcements from co-workers is required once in the field working in this industry.
Register Here - https://workforce.butlercc.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=1543
Strengthen Our Community: Welcome Our New Members at the Mingle!
Be part of the welcoming spirit of Andover! Attend our FREE New Member Mingle to meet the individuals and businesses who have recently joined our Chamber. Learn about their unique skills and how they contribute to our thriving local ecosystem. Your presence and support are invaluable in helping our new members integrate and flourish.
What: Light vegetation trimming and trash pick up.
Why: The Redbud Trail is a WONDERFUL community asset that is available to all, so we all should pitch in to take care of it. This is a great opportunity for nonprofit organizations or student community service hours.
Join us for our next Member Lunch as we dive into the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI)!
In this timely session, we'll provide a quick update on the current state of AI, sharing key data and insights that underscore the urgency for businesses to understand and embrace this transformative technology. Whether you're curious about what AI really means for your operations or feeling the pressure to adapt, this lunch is for you.
You'll gain a quick view of a couple of practical AI tools that can help you leverage AI's power right now, even if you're just starting your AI journey. Discover how AI is reshaping industries and how your business can stay competitive.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and prepare for the future of business!
Presented by Troy Tabor, Director of Innovation Intelligence, College Innovation & Design, Wichita State University
You're invited to the Andover YMCA End of Summer Bash — the ultimate celebration to wrap up an unforgettable summer!
Get ready for:
🌊 Free entry to the Water Park
🍔 Delicious Food Trucks
🎯 Games, Prizes & Nonstop Fun
🎁 Giveaways all day long!
🎉 BONUS: The first 200 guests through the gate score FREE food truck vouchers (limit 3 per family) — so come early and come hungry!
Grab your swimsuit, your friends, and your summer spirit — let's make a splash and send summer off in style! 😎🌈