Continuing Education Links
 Connections
Albert Lea Campus:
Mary Jemming
507-379-3327
Karen Vanderploeg
507-379-3320
Kathy Buker
507-379-3336
Austin Campus:
Wanda Staska
507-433-0612
Owatonna College & University Center:
Beth Hackenmiller
507-455-5881 ext. 2270
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Training Schedule
Computer & Technology
| Excel Data Tools |
| In this lesson, you wll learn how to: sort lists, sort in ascending/descending order, find data, replace data, find and replace cell formats. Cost:$60. Contact Roberta Czaplewski for more information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 04/17/08 - 04/17/08 |
12:00 PM - 4:00 AM |
Owatonna Campus |
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| Excel Functions |
| In this lesson you will learn how to: work with range names, jump to a named range, assign names, use range names in formulas, create range names from headings, apply/delete range names, use range names in 3-D formulas, create a 3-D range name and use 3-D range names in formulas. Cost: $60.00. Contact Roberta Czaplewski for more information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 05/01/08 - 05/01/08 |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
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| Excel Large Data Sheets |
| In this lesson, you will learn how to: use views, create a normal/custom view, display a view and delete a custom view. Cost: $60.00. Contact Roberta Czaplewski for more information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 04/24/08 - 04/24/08 |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
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| Excel Macros and Toolbars |
| In this lesson, you will learn how to: define macros, open a workbook containing macros, run a macro, use a shortcut key, use the visual basic toolbar, open the visual basic editor window and use the visual basic editor window. Cost: $60.00. Contact Roberta Czaplewski for additional information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 05/22/08 - 05/22/08 |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
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| Excel Templates |
| In this lesson, you will learn how to: open multiple workbook windows, cascade open/activate cascaded/tile open/activate tiled workbook windows, copy data between workbooks, save a workspace, close all open workbooks, open a workspace, link workbooks and open linked workbooks. Cost: $60.00. Contact Roberta Czaplewski for more information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 05/08/08 - 05/08/08 |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
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| Excel Worksheet Tools |
| In this lesson, you will learn how to: apply/change/add/delete conditional formats and create a custom format. Cost: $60.00. Contact Roberta Czaplewski for more information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 05/15/08 - 05/15/08 |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
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| Office 2007 - New Features |
| Find out what's new with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook. All Day Seminar - Lunch is on us! Cost $175 plus $35 for materials. Contact Roberta Czaplewski for additional information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 04/15/08 - 04/15/08 |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Austin West Room A106 |
| 04/22/08 - 04/22/08 |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Albert Lea Room 101 |
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Health
| CPR Renewal |
| This course is designed to renew personnel in resuscitation and obstructed airway procedures. Cost for this course is $60. Contact Ken Quinn at 1-800-247-0600 for more information or a registration form. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 05/14/08 - 05/14/08 |
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Albert Lea |
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| First Aid Renewal |
| Anyone holding a current First Aid card may renew by taking a four-hour class rather than the full eight-hour class.
Cost for this course: $50.00
Contact Ken Quinn to request a registration form. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 07/09/08 - 07/09/08 |
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Albert Lea |
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| Trained Medication Aide |
| This 48 hour course is designed to train unlicensed personnel to administer medications in a variety of health care settings. It includes the study of legal requirements concerning drugs and drug administration. General information about medications, terminology related to medication administration and use of reference sources will be studied. Students will learn actions, usual dose, toxic symptoms and special considerations of a variety of drugs. The course is designed to meet the curriculum standards established by the MN Board of Nursing for the training required to become a Trained Medication Aide (TMA). You can choose either location for training. Classes meet on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays of the listed dates.
Cost for this course: $360.00 Please call for a registration form. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 04/28/08 - 05/23/08 |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Albert Lea Campus |
| 07/21/08 - 08/15/08 |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
| 10/13/08 - 11/07/08 |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Albert Lea Campus |
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| Trained Medication Aide Refresher |
| This four-hour course is designed for Nursing Assistants who hold a certificate in Medication Administration for Unlicensed Personnel and are currently working as a Trained Mediation Aide. Participants will be updated on current commonly prescribed LTC medications. This is a wonderful refresher for those TMAs who have not attended a program for one year or more. You can choose either location for training. Cost: $45.00. Contact Lois Nelson for additional information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 12/09/08 - 12/09/08 |
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Albert Lea Campus |
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Leadership, Communication, Management
| Coaching |
| This course will provide students with skills necessary to coach, mentor, tutor, counsel, and confront performance in order to help employees become more committed to performance objectives and increase productivity. The students will practice setting, communicating, and coaching to performance expectations. Students registering for classes at Viracon in Owatonna or at the Southern MN Educational Campus in Fairmont must be employer sponsored. Contact Vicki Lunning for more information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 05/31/08 - 05/31/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Albert Lea Campus |
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| Diverse Workforce |
| Diversity in culture, race, sex, age, and ability will be the chief characteristics of the workplace of the future. Managing a Diverse Workforce seeks to prepare managers to utilize this diversity for greater effectiveness and employee and employer satisfaction. The main objective is to assist management in elimination of existing barriers affecting equal access, professional growth, and mobility, which will enable every employee to reach his or her potential in today's diversified workforce. Contact Vicki Lunning for additional information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 06/21/08 - 06/21/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Albert Lea Campus |
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| Employee Assistance Issues |
| Enables the supervisor to handle a suspected substance abuse problem effectively, fairly and legally. Focuses on drug and alcohol abuse, AIDS in the workplace and clinical depression.
Contact Vicki Lunning for more information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 08/02/08 - 08/02/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Albert Lea Campus |
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| Employee Selection |
| This course will develop skills for supervisors in conducting effective interviews for making the best selection of candidates. The issues of legality, objectivity, and fairness are examined. Practical application of techniques will be featured. Focus is on improvement of interviewing skills through practical application.
Contact Vicki Lunning for more information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 06/02/08 - 06/09/08 |
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
| 06/09/08 |
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
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| Employee Training |
| Learn the personnel training and development function in organizations and the advancement of competence in the area of analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation. Examine training and development needs and opportunities to achieve greater productivity. Students will sharpen their skills in communicating job expectations, orienting new employees and providing an OJT (on the job) demonstration. Contact Vicki Lunning for more information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 06/16/08 - 07/14/08 |
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
| 06/23/08 |
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
| 06/30/08 |
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
| 07/07/08 |
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
| 07/14/08 |
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
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| Employment Law |
| This course covers legalitites facing supervisors in executing their responsibilities. It addresses what supervisors need to do in practical day-to-day endeavors to avoid legal infractions and violations. Contact Vicki Lunning for more information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 04/26/08 - 05/03/08 |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Albert Lea Campus |
| 05/03/08 |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Albert Lea Campus |
| 05/12/08 - 05/12/08 |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Albert Lea Campus |
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| Managing Customer Service |
| Learn how businesses are increasing profitability through a process of assessment of customer needs and changing expectations. Learn critical elements in supervising others and motivating employees to service excellence. Use tools of measurement in customer service for both internal and external customers. This course is for people serving customers in both private businesses and public agencies. Contact Vicki Lunning for additional information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 03/29/08 - 03/29/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Albert Lea Campus |
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| Performance Management |
| Performance management is an umbrella term for the process of identifying, developing, and using an organization’s human resources. This process includes competency models, performance plans, goal setting, performance appraisals, recognition and coaching. It provides a supervisory approach for performance appraisals based on preparation and technique. Practical application of procedures will be conducted through skill practices. Hands on projects and cases will provide practice in employee performance evaluation. Students. Contact Vicki Lunning for more information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 08/04/08 - 08/11/08 |
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
| 08/11/08 |
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
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| Problem Solving/Decision Making |
| Organization problem solving and improved decision making. Students will practice creative problem solving techniques on real problems. Contact Vicki Lunning for additional information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 03/10/08 - 04/14/08 |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
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| Safety and Compliance Management |
| This course addresses supervisor responsibility in safety training, industrial hygiene, motivation, enforcement and compliance. The class has a focus on safety problems, risk managmenet and accident prevention in the work environment. Contact Vicki Lunning for more information.
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| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 07/21/08 - 07/28/08 |
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
| 07/28/08 |
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
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| SHRM (Society for Human Resource Managment) Certificate Preparation |
| Today's HR professionals must be leaders, decision makers, and human relations specialists. The SHRM Learning System prepares the participant for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professionals in Human Resources (SPHR) exams. This is a 12-week, instructor led course designed to provide a solid foundation for managing the HR challenges faced in today's work environment; provide current information on issues, practices, and legislative considerations; provide review for the PHR and SPHR certifications, and strengthen HR competencies and productivity and prepare the participant for career advancements. For questions regarding the PHR or SPHR exams visit www.hrci.org. Cost for the class is $925 for SHRM members or $960 for non-members. Class are held on Fridays only. For additional information, contact Lois Nelson. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 02/15/08 - 05/09/08 |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Austin West Campus |
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| Stress Management/Wellness |
| This course will help supervisors gain a better understanding of stress and understand the causes of stress Participants will be better able to identify the most common stress warning signs and recognize which types of people may be most susceptible to stress. In addition to practicing techniques for controlling stress, you will calculate your stress inventory and develop a stress-relief plan for yourself and a wellness plan for your organization. This course focuses on how to reduce stress and channel stress to help lead happier, healthier and more productive lives. Contact Vicki Lunning for more information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 07/19/08 - 07/19/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Albert Lea Campus |
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| Work Teams |
| This course is concerned with how to build and maintain synergism in the relationships among project teams and/or self-managing work teams. A secondary emphasis is on the emerging importance and use of self-managing work teams in organizations. Contact Vicki Lunning for additional information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 04/21/08 - 05/05/08 |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
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Licensure and Certification
| Food Safety Recertification |
| Recertification of the Food Managers Certificate.
Cost for this course: $60.00
Call for registration form. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 04/16/08 - 04/16/08 |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
| 07/09/08 - 07/09/08 |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Austin |
| 08/12/08 - 08/12/08 |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Owatonna |
| 09/23/08 - 09/23/08 |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Albert Lea Campus |
| 11/12/08 - 11/12/08 |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Austin East Campus |
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| Food Safety Training |
| This training will provide a certificate in food safety and sanitation management, hazards to food safety, factors that affect foodborne illness, HACCP system, facilities, equipment and utensils, cleaning and sanitizing operations, environmental sanitation and maintenance, accident prevention and crisis management, education and training, food safety regulations.
Fee for this course: $150.00
Call for registration form. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 04/02/08 - 04/02/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
| 06/18/08 - 06/18/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Austin East Campus |
| 08/06/08 - 08/06/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Owatonna |
| 09/17/08 - 09/17/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Albert Lea Campus |
| 11/04/08 - 11/04/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Austin East Campus |
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| MN Commerical Vehicle Inspection Recertification |
| All certified MN Commerical Vehicle Inspectors must be recertified every two years. Contact John Drees for more information or Mary Jemming for registration information.
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| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 04/17/08 - 04/17/08 |
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Albert Lea |
| 05/23/08 - 05/23/08 |
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
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Trade & Industry
| Advanced Engine Service |
| This course covers cylinder head and block theory and service. Various types of engine rebuilding equipment will be used to service valves, valve seats, guides, pistons, rods, main bearing bores, camshafts, crankshafts, bore and hone cylinders and resurface gasket surfaces. Cylinder head pressure testing will also be covered. Each student will be required to disassemble, recondition, and reassemble a complete engine. Prerequisite for all other Automotive Machining classes. Cost $960 plus $125 for materials. Contact John Drees for additional information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 05/27/08 - 07/03/08 |
5:39 PM - 9:30 PM |
Albert Lea Campus |
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| Ceramic tile Installation |
| This course provides two weeks of intense instruction covering installation, estimating and repair of ceramic tile for walls, floors and wet areas.
Cost - $700. For more information, contact John Drees. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 03/24/08 - 04/04/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Austin Campus |
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| Floorcovering Installation |
| This ten week course provides intense instructon covering installation, estimating and sales techniques for carpet and vinyl floorcovers. Actual installation experience is a major component of the training. Cost: $1900 Contact John Drees for more information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 02/11/08 - 03/21/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Austin West |
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| Forklift/Truck Operator Training |
| This course is designed to provide you with the technical skills needed to safely operate forklift equipment and utilize safe driving procedures. Includes resource and training materials and actual on-seat driving experience. Cost: $75 for the first attendee For more information contact John Drees. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 04/15/08 - 04/15/08 |
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Austin West |
| 05/22/08 - 05/22/08 |
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Albert Lea Campus |
| 06/17/08 - 06/17/08 |
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Austin West |
| 07/09/08 - 07/09/08 |
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Albert Lea Campus |
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| High Performance Engine Machining |
| The Machining course is divided into four sections: Advanced Engine Service (prerequisite for the other courses), High Performance Cylinder Heads, High Performance Cylinder blocks, and Advanced High Performance Engine Assembly. Each section is two credits. Advanced Engine Service is $700 and the other three courses are $660. Contact John Drees for additional information on each course or to register. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 07/08/08 - 08/06/08 |
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Albert Lea Campus |
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| Power Limited Technician |
| Course objectives: Wiring methods, grounding, transformers, overcurrent protection and related topics. Installation methods, separation from power, fireproofing, Ohm's Law, meter operation, systems theory. Each class will consist of NEC related material as required by MN Statues and Rules as well as industry related information. Cost for the course is $160 plus materials. Contact Vicki Lunning for additional information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 03/28/08 - 03/28/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Albert Lea |
| 03/28/08 - 03/28/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Rochester Community & Tech. College |
| 04/11/08 - 04/11/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Ridgewater College - Hutchinson |
| 04/11/08 - 04/11/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical Custom Training |
| 04/24/08 - 04/24/08 |
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
South Central College - Faribault Campus |
| 04/25/08 - 04/25/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Minnesota West Community & Technical College - Marshall |
| 05/16/08 - 05/16/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Rochester Community & Tech. College |
| 06/06/08 - 06/06/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Albert Lea |
| 06/13/08 - 06/13/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Ridgewater College - Willmar |
| 06/13/08 - 06/13/08 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical Custom Training - Winona |
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| Solid Works 3D Drafting Software Training |
| Introduction to SolidWorks will assist the student in understanding the basics of solid modeling within SolidWorks. The goal is to teach the student how to use SolidWorks software to build three dimensional line drawings of parts and assemblies. Cost for this class is $370 plus $60 for book costs. For more information, contact Roberta Czaplewski. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 03/13/08 - 05/08/08 |
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Albert Lea Campus Room 101 |
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| State of MN Boiler Exam |
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| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 04/02/08 - 04/02/08 |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Albert Lea |
| 07/09/08 - 07/09/08 |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Albert Lea |
| 10/01/08 - 10/01/08 |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Albert Lea |
| 12/03/08 - 12/03/08 |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Albert Lea Campus |
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| Steam Engineering |
| High and low pressure hot water and steam units are covered in this course. This course also includes requirements for the State Boiler Operator's exam for any grade of license from Special to Second-Class B license. This would serve as a helpful review in preparation for anyone wanting to take the First Class and Chief's license exam.
Cost: $225 plus materials
Contact John Drees for more information or upcoming dates. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 02/25/08 - 03/31/08 |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Owatonna Campus |
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| Welding - 40 hours |
| The student will gain knowledge in blueprints, safety, various types of equipment and will receive the opportunity to earn a certification in a specific type of weld. Hands on welding is also included. cost is $620 for 40 hours which includes materials. Contact John Drees for more information. |
| Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
| 03/25/08 - 04/23/07 |
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Albert Lea Campus |
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