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New Podcast Series
21st Century Professional Development

Generational Diversity in the Workplace
Today's workplace has as many as four generations working together. Each generation is defined not so much by age as by common experiences and key events. Generational diversity will affect not only recruitment, management, and retention of employees, but strategic planning, as well.

This free podcast is the first in a series that addresses important workplace topics that will give you a clearer understanding of the information, skills and resources you'll need to successfully navigate today's complex business environment. Listen to or download this episode, and subscribe to this new weekly podcast series.
Audio MP3, 15:39, 6.4MB, 11-16-2009
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Industrial Maintenance Training (IMT)

This accelerated blended learning program covers Basic & Intermediate Pneumatics, Basic & Intermediate Hydraulics, Electrical Motor Controls 1, Mechanical Drives 1, and Intro to PLCs. Graduates of IMT will be able to maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment most commonly used in high-tech manufacturing facilities.

Visit www.cbil.org/imt to register for training.

CIP Code: 47.0399
Prerequisites: Understanding of Shop Math
Length: 280 hours (8 weeks, 7 hour/day)

Schedule
Start Date: Monday, February 1, 2010
End Date: Friday, March 26, 2010

Location: Florissant Valley Campus – IMT Lab

Program Cost
$4,955 and includes all training materials and lab manuals. Dislocated workers and other unemployed individuals may qualify for tuition support by utilizing Individual Training Accounts under WIA funding.

For displaced worker funding information contact one of the Career Center locations:

Joe Ruzicka: 314-644-9787 (Forest Park)
Mary Drew: 314-679-3389 (North Oaks)
Bonnie Mireles: 314-589-8005 (SLATE)

Visit www.cbil.org/imt to register for training.

For questions or more information contact Becky Epps at 314-513-4271.

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Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) in Microsoft Excel 2007 Accelerated Job Training

In this hands-on, instructor-lead course, learn the skills necessary to be proficient in Excel 2007 and prepare for the Microsoft Certification Exam (Exam #77-602) to become a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS).

Visit www.cbil.org/mcas-excel to register for training.

Schedule
Starting February 9, 2010, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at the Downtown Education Center.

Program Cost
$1,370 and includes all training materials, lab manuals and the Microsoft MCAS exam voucher. Dislocated workers and other unemployed individuals may qualify for tuition support by utilizing Individual Training Accounts under WIA funding.

For displaced worker funding information contact one of our Career Center locations:

Joe Ruzicka: 314-644-9787 (Forest Park)
Mary Drew: 314-679-3389 (North Oaks)
Bonnie Mireles: 314-589-8005 (SLATE)

Visit www.cbil.org/mcas-excel to register for training.
Click for more information on Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Training.

For questions or more information contact Judy Koenig at 314-539-5360.