Business Enterprise Center
The following workshops are offered through the Lake
Campus Business Enterprise Center. Registration for the following non-credit courses is currently
underway at the Lake Campus. There are no prerequisite requirements.
Seating is limited and participants must pre-register in
order to attend. For registration information, please call Carol Jones
at the Lake Campus at 419-586-0355.
Downloadable course list (PDF)
Fall 2009 :
QUICKBOOKS
This workshop will review various means of data entry for accurate record keeping. You will learn to set up and use this popular accounting tool. Participants will be instructed in: invoice and statement preparation, inventory tracking, payroll, and financial reporting. The class accommodates beginning and veteran QuickBook users. All participants completing the 12-hour workshop will receive a certificate.
WHEN: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, December 1, 2, & 3; 6 to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Campus, Rm. 194 Dwyer Hall
COST: $125 per person
INSTRUCTOR: Ron Kremer, Associate Professor of Accountancy, Lake Campus
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MICROSOFT EXCEL
Learn to use Microsoft Excel, one of the best spreadsheet programs for businesses. The emphasis of this 9-hour seminar is on record keeping, business applications using Excel, and various techniques using the spreadsheet. Learn Excel formulas for basic to complex computations. All participants completing the 9-hour workshop will receive a certificate.
WHEN: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, December 8, 9 & 10; 6 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Campus, Rm. 194 Dwyer Hall
COST: $110 per person
INSTRUCTOR: Carla Hirschfeld, Lake Campus Instructor
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INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
This four session, 16-hour class will offer training in understanding yourself and others, employer/employee expectations, and conflict resolution. You will learn to work effectively within your team, learn suitable methods of resolving conflicts, learn your personality type, and how to develop personal interaction skills to become an effective and productive employee.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 10, Thursday November 12, Tuesday November 17 & Thursday November 19. 3-7 p.m.
WHERE:126 Trenary Hall
COST:$150/person
INSTRUCTOR: Linda Johns
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COMPUTER BASICS
Would you like to be more comfortable working with your home or business computer? Would you like to connect with friends, family and business contacts by e-mail? Would you like to post your resume online and learn how to do online job searches? This 16-hour course can help! Learn the basics of the Window Operating System, Internet applications, and MS Office plus learn basic computer skills for work and play.
WHEN: Tuesday/Thursday, November 10, 12, 17 & 19; 6-9 p.m.
WHERE:127 Trenary Hall
COST: $125/person
INSTRUCTOR:Carla Hirschfeld
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OSHA 10 & SAFETY
This 3 session, 12-hour class is open to all who are interested in learning more about OSHA rules and general safety guidelines. You will receive a lifetime, state-issued card upon completion. The class and instructor are certified by the EPA for Water/Wastewater operators to receive 12 CEUs.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 18, Friday, November 20 & Monday November 23. 3:00-7:00p.m..
WHERE: Lake Campus, Rm. 126 Trenary Hall
COST: $125 per person
INSTRUCTOR: Joe Hammond
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“STARTING RIGHT” PRE-BUSINESS SEMINAR
We can help you maximize the potential of your new business by “Starting Right.” Learn what steps are required to borrow money, how to write a business plan and what tax and legal issues will affect you. You will receive a “Starting Right” packet with various forms and information to help with the start-up process. We recommend all new business owners take this class to receive free individual counseling.
WHEN: Seminar is held the second Tuesday of the month at the Lake Campus (October 13, November 10 & December 8), 6-8 p.m.
Van Wert area Starting Right classes are also available. Please call 419-238-2999 for dates and times.
WHERE: Lake Campus, Rm. 126 Trenary Hall
INSTRUCTOR: Ron Kremer, BEC Consultant
Van Wert offers the Starting Right seminar on the third Thursday of the month. Contact Darlene Myers at 419/238-2999.
INSTRUCTOR: Gary Corcoran, BEC Consultant
COST (at either location): $35 per business
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UNDERSTANDING BASIC ACCOUNTING This course will review methods of record keeping such as the "shoe box" approach, handwritten transactions, electronic spreadsheets as excel, and affordable accounting software programs. Each method has definite benefits and drawbacks. Students attending this training do not need to be familiar with accounting terminology. most record keeping methods can be adapted to fil the user's needs & Ron'll show you how!
WHEN: Monday, November 23rd & November 30; Time: 6 - 10 p.m.
WHERE: 194 Dwyer Hall
COST: $85/person
INSTRUCTOR: Ron Kremer
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INTRODUCTION TO PLC's
This 24-hour class will introduce concepts for Programmable Logic Controllers. You will be introduced to binary coding, PLC configuration, ladder logic, programming conventions as wella s learning simple PLC programming. You will have the chance to learn hands-on PLC communication. You must have a fundamental understanding of electricity and motor control to take this course. Fees include the software (LogixPro CD), the study guide and any other materials.
WHEN: November 30, December 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, & 10; Time 6 - 9 p.m.
WHERE: 127 Trenary Hall
INSTRUCTOR: Ray Lufkin
COST: $250/person
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FUNDING FOR ENTREPRENEURS
This seminar introduces would-be entrepreneurs to the different funding sources available to help launch and run a new business. Topics include banking options, how a venture capitalist or angel investors can help, approaching friends and family, grant funds pertaining to new ventures, as well as how to use your own money without going broke. You will get an overview of the processes involved is approaching the source, selling your idea, and maintaining a positive relationship wth those who lent you the money to realize your dreams.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 24; 6-9 p.m.
WHERE: 126 Trenary Hall
INSTRUCTOR: Justin Mulholland
COST: $35/person
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EMPLOYEE LEADERSHIP TOPICS
(Each quarter will feature a topic useful to the formal and informal leaders in your organization.)
What controls your thinking? Do you use logic or intuition to make decisions? Do you look at the big picture or are you detail oriented? This quarter's topic is on understanding yourself and others by learning how our brains differ in approaching problems and solutions at home and at work. Find out your natural method of learning and then discover how to relate better with your co-workers.
WHEN: Thursday, November 5; 6 - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: 127 Trenary
INSTRUCTORS: Julie Miller & Tom Knapke
COST: $40/person
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