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Presented by John Dahlgren at Butte College Skyway Center Training will be delivered by a certified Amatrol Systems Advanced Manufacturing instructor designed to provide a balance of theory and practical application applying to a broad range of industries.
– Electrical Systems Theory
– Motor Controls
– Sensors and Speed Controls
– PLC/VFD Data and Wiring Systems
– Power Distribution
This one-day session focuses on introducing “Lean Thinking” as a methodology for identifying and eliminating non-value-added or wasteful elements in an organization. Participants will learn from industry examples and hands-on exercises that reinforce lean concepts. Participants will apply various lean tools and methods in a simulated environment. This train-do technique illustrates cause-and-effect relationships for each of the lean tools presented and participants will be able to measure the impact of their improvement efforts.
Presented by DPMG Corp. at The Training Place Butte College Skyway Center, SC 133 2480 Notre Dame Blvd.,
Chico
530-895-9015
Customers, employees, and suppliers can tell a well-run organization without a narrated tour. The visual clues are everywhere. Workplace Organization is much more than “a place for everything and everything in its place.” Establishing simple visual controls is one of the most important elements of becoming a Lean and Green Enterprise. This training will provide participants with an overview of 7S, the seven principles to make people highly efficient, effective, and greener in performing their work, while reducing opportunities to make errors.
Presented by DPMG Corp. at The Training Place Butte College Skyway Center, SC 133
2480 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico
530-895-9015
Training will be delivered by a certified Amatrol Systems Advanced Manufacturing instructor designed to provide a balance of theory and practical application applying to a broad range of industries.
– Fluid/Pneumatic Systems Theory
– Fluid/Pneumatic Systems
– Fluid/Pneumatic Troubleshooting
– Fluid/Pneumatic Maintenance
What are Cal/OSHA’s new COVID-19 regulations and what do they mean? When will they expire? Who is and isn’t covered? These are only a few of the questions California business owners, managers, and supervisors need the answers to in order to fulfill their responsibilities regarding workplace health and safety. With new requirements and expanded provisions, insight and resources from the experts are essential.
During this webinar, Cal/OSHA’s Carmen Cisneros and Dan Leiner and CMTC’s Eliot Dratch and Jeri Summer will provide guidance to and answer questions for California manufacturers regarding new COVID-19 compliance obligations, such as:
– Workplace investigation and reporting
– Required written COVID-19 Prevention Program
– COVID-19 testing to their employees
CMTC is hosting monthly webinars on the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Temporary Standard through June 2021. We will include updated/refreshed information every month.
Register now to benefit from in-depth guidance for California Manufacturers.
Presented by Guy Martindale
Business Process Mapping is one of the most important tools in identifying process improvement. In this 18-hour, 5 session, online instructor-led interactive course, participants will explore various process mapping tools and discuss the pros and cons of each. Participants gain hands-on experience with each mapping tool and will understand when to apply them. This hands-on workshop provides participants with the knowledge and experience necessary to start implementing mapping in an organization.
Sponsored by Health Workforce Initiative Presented by Mwanaisha Sims and Ann Wicks This training will provide the following:
– Define what workplace diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism (DEIA) means.
– Discuss the value a more DEIA workplace can offer an organization.
– Provide examples of characteristics, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives can increase an organization’s success.
– Discuss the importance that a sense of belonging offers all employees and especially those with characteristics outside of the mainstream.
– Explain the stereotypes and biases that one brings into the workplace.
– How to address micro inequities with colleagues in a respectful and impactful way.
How does one become a truly excellent manufacturer? One tried and true approach is to achieve Operations Excellence, the execution of all of your production operations in a superior way. Time and time again we see that competitors with superior operations create more value for their customers.
During this webinar, CMTC Quality Practice Lead Eliot Dratch will walk us through a set of typical manufacturing processes and provide several best practices to help small and medium-sized manufacturers achieve Operations Excellence.
This webinar is part of a 2021 monthly webinar series focusing on advanced quality planning topics as they pertain to manufacturers. You are encouraged to join as many of the webinars in this series as you would like.
What is a microloan? What is the difference between a microloan and a standard loan? What are the benefits and risks of microloans? Due to these often unanswered questions and general misconceptions, business leaders may overlook or even outright dismiss microloans as a viable option for financially transforming their small and medium-sized businesses to survive and thrive in any economy.
During this webinar, Scale My Profits President Juan Velasco will demystify microloans and provide insights on how to evaluate if a microloan is right for your business.
Key Takeaways:
– The benefits and constraints of microloans
– When it’s appropriate to consider microloans
– How to find a lender and prepare for the lending process
Presented by Ann Wicks
A round-up of the new laws and decisions that take effect July 2021.
Graduating soon and want to check out local job opportunities? Looking to begin a new career and learn new skills? Ready to advance professionally?
Join us for a VIRTUAL JOB FAIR. Simply log on from a computer or smartphone. Jobs located in Butte, Shasta, Colusa, Glenn, Tehama, and surrounding counties. No experience necessary for some positions. Refer us to your friends and be entered into a raffle for a $150 Amazon gift card. Email lpankhurst@ncen.org for details.
NOW HIRING!
For free help with your resume, interview skills, or access to a computer, please call Alliance for Workforce Development at (530) 961-5125, or visit their website at https://afwd.org.
Becoming a customer’s premium supplier is beneficial for a manufacturer’s short and long-term success, especially through uncertain economic times such as the COVID-19 pandemic. During this advanced quality webinar, CMTC Quality Practice Lead Eliot Dratch will discuss the top demands that large customers typically have of their lower-tier suppliers before advancing their status to “Premium Supplier.”
Key Takeaways:
This webinar is part of a 2021 monthly webinar series focusing on advanced quality planning topics as they pertain to manufacturers. You are encouraged to join as many of the webinars in this series as you would like.
Sometimes, sudden events such as illness, death, or crises like the COVID-19 pandemic often force business owners to sell in a hurry. Other times, owners know they will eventually have to sell their business because sales and profits have been steadily declining. Whether sellers are putting their manufacturing business up for sale because of unforeseen circumstances or because it’s just simply time to do so, it’s important for sellers to take a strategic approach to prepare for sale.
During this webinar, Vinil Ramchandran will explain crucial steps for preparing to sell your manufacturing business.
Key Takeaways:
While this webinar is a follow-up to our “10 Steps to Developing the Right Succession or Transition Plan for You” webinar from January 12, 2021, it is not necessary to have viewed it in order to benefit from the knowledge imparted in this one.
Upcoming training on Cal/OSHA’s new requirements regarding COVID protections in the workplace and complying with the Emergency Temporary Standard, specifically developed for the food processing / food packing industry.
Conducted virtually by program coordinators from the Labor Occupational Health Program (LOHP) at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health. The training is interactive and there will be a Cal/OSHA Consultation Service staff member there to answer questions. The training is free.
Statistics from the U.S. Small Business Administration show that two-thirds of small to medium-sized businesses do not survive a leadership change. Those that do, plan for it. But, how exactly do they plan for leadership change? The answer is: by creating and implementing a solid, well-thought-out succession plan.
During this webinar, Daniel Feiman will present a deeper dive into the 9 critical steps to creating an effective succession plan.
Critical steps to be discussed:
While this webinar is a follow-up to our “10 Steps to Developing the Right Succession or Transition Plan for You” webinar from January 12, 2021, it is not necessary to have viewed it in order to benefit from the knowledge imparted in this one. The content of this webinar is helpful during both prosperous and difficult times.
How can a manufacturer go about beating out the competition in both prosperous and difficult times? One approach could be to achieve Operations Excellence. Operations Excellence is the execution of all of your production operations in a superior way. It is what distinguishes truly excellent manufacturers from traditional manufacturers. Naturally, the next question is how exactly can you achieve Operations Excellence?
During this webinar, CMTC Quality Practice Lead Eliot Dratch will discuss the implementation of several “best manufacturing practices” for several manufacturing processes, such as Receiving, Inspection, Production, Test, Final QC, Packaging, and Shipping.
This webinar is part of a 2021 monthly webinar series focusing on advanced quality planning topics as they pertain to manufacturers. You are encouraged to join as many of the webinars in this series as you would like.
Understand the current hiring impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic and discover the latest metrics in talent management with Human Resources and Employment Specialist Patrice Green.
Though companies and entrepreneurs can get their start with the success of a single product, it is difficult to achieve long-term success without introducing new products and services – especially during a global crisis like what we’re seeing with the COVID-19 pandemic. So, how exactly can a company build on the success of one product to amplify the brand and grow revenue?
During this webinar, Blue Dolphin Engineering President Mark Jackson will discuss how to develop an adjacent product from a company’s existing product line to appeal to the changing demands of a COVID-impacted market. In depth discussion will include how to develop such a product by:
Will we repeat the cycle of “panic-then forget” with the COVID-19 pandemic? It’s hard to imagine forgetting these difficult times, as the pandemic continues to impact the California population. But, past health crises have shown that once an outbreak is under control, we turn our attention to other concerns. We must change our habits now to have a dramatic effect on collective health outcomes in the future.
During this webinar, CMTC Senior Consultant Eliot Dratch will discuss infectious diseases such as H1N1, COVID-19, Norovirus, and influenza and explain the measures that employers should take now to protect their manufacturing workforce in the future. Additionally, CMTC Human Resources, Administration and Recruitment Senior Manager Jeri Summer will discuss the role of HR in infectious disease prevention in the workplace.
Key Points:
Register now to learn how employers can protect their manufacturing workforce as the COVID-19 pandemic persists.
Now more than ever, it is crucial to understand industry changes in recruiting from the traditional verbal and face-to-face communication, to the more technical and current era of data-drive social and mobile connections.
Join experienced Human Resources and Employment Specialist Patrice Green as she navigates through new mediums for recruiting talent, and learn innovative techniques to retain the next generation of manufacturers.
The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program (the “Program”) provides micro grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small manufacturers impacted by COVID-19. The Program is being administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) at the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). Lendistry, a CDFI and CDE small business lender, has been designated by the state to act as the intermediary for the Program to disburse the grant funds. And, while application for Round 1 has closed, Round 2 is right around the corner.
On February 2nd at 10 AM PT, Lendistry’s Nicole Ross will join CMTC’s Marty Jones to discuss the Program’s guidelines, give a real-time demo of the application process, and offer tips for uploading your necessary documents and linking your bank account. The presentation will be followed by a live audience Q&A.
Manufacturing webinar made just for North State Manufacturers and Suppliers.
Supply Chain Expert, Gary Steinburg, explains the impact of COVID-19 on manufacturing as the distribution of the vaccine in CA has begun. Tune in, Wednesday, January 27th at 9:30 am to watch the latest webinar hosted in partnership between GMI and CMTC
Learn how to mitigate supply distribution during a Pandemic, be ready for industry changes due to the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in California. Registration is free.
Our FREE 40 hour, VIRTUAL Manufacturing Boot Camp program is designed to provide the job readiness training and manufacturing overview YOU need to jump-start your future career- in just 1 week! No prior experience is necessary and those from other industries who are displaced due to COVID are especially encouraged to attend!
Requirements:
Benefits and features include:
Registration is free!
Effective succession planning is essential for every business, especially in times of crisis. No matter the size of your organization, it is imperative to have talented and trained employees ready to fill key roles.
During this webinar, we will provide important information and answer questions that will help you prepare for an eventual transition or succession, whether it is to a family member, management, or a third-party buyer. Additionally, all attendees will be eligible to receive a complimentary assessment session, along with a custom report with recommended actions for your business.
Key Takeaways:
The surging pandemic, economic recession, and wildfires have taken a sizable toll on California businesses. These heightened stresses have a significant impact on employees’ mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing and on how effective they are at work. How can manufacturers keep their employees motivated, foster teamwork in the face of social distancing and a partially remote workforce, and improve productivity, while mitigating legal risk?
During this webinar, CMTC Human Resources, Administration and Recruitment Senior Manager Jeri Summer will discuss the importance of maintaining an engaged workforce and provide practical guidance on how to improve productivity and employee morale during challenging times.
This webinar will cover:
During this webinar, CMTC’s Eliot Dratch, Sr. Consultant will provide important strategies for infectious disease prevention in manufacturing facilities. Infectious Diseases such as H1N1, COVID-19, Norovirus and influenza will be discussed.
Strategies include: re-marketing and re-branding, alternate supply chain approach, on-shoring, new product / adjacent product development, strategies to “pivot” to both new markets and new products.
During this webinar, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) Staff Economists will provide an expert outlook on COVID-19’s impact on California manufacturing; and, CMTC will offer mitigation strategies for how to offset the harm done by this pandemic. Key topics covered:
Join GMI and Human Resources consultants, Michael and Kathryn Redman, to learn how your company can leverage the power of moments and celebrations to improve retention. You will come away from this webinar with actionable takeaways to implement, all with the goal of keeping star employees engaged at work. Time will be left at the end of the webinar to answer specific questions.
CMTC and the CA Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) will provide practical guidance on resources, tax credits, and workforce training funding to save California Manufacturers money.
Join us a few days before the virtual hiring fair on Nov. 10th to hone your interview skills. We’ll review resumes, give pointers on how to dress, and discuss ways to impress recruiters in this digital age.
We will have a wide variety of manufacturers who have job openings for entry level all the way up to engineering positions. This is a great opportunity to reach job seekers who you might not normally connect with. They will be able to stop by job booths, talk with employers and apply for open positions. Employers will have access to anyone’s information who attended.
GMI is available to help anyone who needs assistance setting up their company profile or creating an optional zoom room. Setting up a profile takes less than 5 minutes if you have the following information ready: