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Self-paced On-demand Programs

Overview

Provides up-to-date training on COVID-19 risk factors and protective actions that prevent the spread of the virus. This interactive online course helps business owners and organizations educate employees and document their efforts to ensure a safe and healthy environment during the current pandemic and beyond.

Cost

$149 per person for individuals;
$200 per person for company projects which includes training, tracking, reporting, and special group rates.

Overview

Provides knowledge in professional skills including communicating for success, email management and ethics, managing conflict in the workplace, giving and receiving feedback, presenting with confidence and impact, personal social media use at the workplace, business writing tips, and Office 365 basics.

Cost

$99

Overview

Provides knowledge in diversity and inclusion including leveraging strengths in the workplace, leading a diverse workforce, unconscious bias, group dynamics, preventing workplace discrimination and harassment for employees, Emotional Intelligence, and communication with a focus on styles, barriers, stress, emotions, and ethics.

Cost

$79

Overview

Provides knowledge in developing management and coaching skills, performance management and dealing with issues, delegating authority, how to lead by listening, giving and receiving feedback, overcoming barriers to successful communication, productive conflict resolution, creative problem solving, leveraging diversity and strengths in the workplace, and preventing workplace discrimination and harassment for managers.

Cost

$99

Overview

Provides knowledge in areas foundational to success as an employee. This includes understanding diversity and inclusion, health and safety in the workplace, HIPPA Privacy and Security 101, understanding sexual harassment, Cyber Security: how to stay safe online and security for the remote worker/business traveler, e-mail management and ethics, Office 365 Basics, and communicating effectively.

Cost

$99

Scheduled Virtual Live Classes

Overview

Emphasizes the importance of the National Electric Code as it applies to electrical installations: electrical safety issues, prevention of fire due to the use of electrical energy, prevention of loss of life and property from the hazards that might arise from the use of electrical energy, and proper selection of electrical equipment for hazardous and non-hazardous environments.

Course Dates

(Choose 1) January 23, February 13, March 20, September 11, October 16, or November 6

Cost

$75

Overview

Our course is designed to make preparing for the PHR easier and more efficient by offering the best exam preparation system available in a classroom environment that keeps students on track and assures all material is covered thoroughly.

Course Dates

January 26- March 16, 2021 (8 Tuesdays, 5-7:30 CT/6-8:30 ET)

Cost

$1.295

Overview

Prepare for SHRM Certification success with Gateway’s Society for Human Resource Management Learning System Course. Our course combines expert instruction with premier tools that are specifically designed for adult learning, to offer a comprehensive and effective way to prepare for success on your SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams. You’ll also: Gain one-on-one guidance to help you comprehend and learn to apply your new HR knowledge. Network and collaborate with peers to share real-life examples and bring HR knowledge and competencies to life. Acquire the knowledge and understand the behavioral competencies you need to prepare to pass the exam. Stay on track to earn your certification with a structured learning experience and support.

Course Dates

February 18 - May 13 (no class 3/4), 6-9 pm Thursdays

Cost

$1,600

Overview

Emphasizes the importance of the National Electric Code as it applies to electrical installations: electrical safety issues, prevention of fire due to the use of electrical energy, prevention of loss of life and property from the hazards that might arise from the use of electrical energy, and proper selection of electrical equipment for hazardous and non-hazardous environments. A learning resource in preparation for electrical licensing examinations.

Overview

Learn Basic AutoCAD skills in the fields of mechanical and architectual drafting. AutoCAD is Computer Aided Design software that is used for 2D and 3D drafting. (This course concentrates on 2D modeling.) It is a computer system developed to assist in the creation, modification, and optimization of a design. It enables industries to illustrate a set of drawings and instructions for fabrication or construction.

Course Dates

March 2 – 30, 2021 (5 Tuesdays)

Cost

$650

Overview

Examines the changing workforce and the skills needed to adapt to constantly changing demands and expectations. The course includes but is not limited to problem solving, teamwork, time management, and self-management skills.

Course Dates

February 11 - March 4 (Four 1-hour sessions, 6-7 p.m. EST)

Cost

$350

Overview

This course provides practical training in industrial safety. The students are taught to observe general safety rules and regulations, to apply work site and shop safety rules, and to apply OSHA regulations.

Course Dates

March 11 – April 1

Overview

This course provides basic knowledge in Microsoft Excel

Course Dates

February 22 - March 1, MW 6 - 9 pm EST

Cost

$130

Overview

Covers federal requirements for OSHA 10 certificate

Course Dates

February 16 and 17, 2021

Cost

$150

Overview

This course is designed to prepare the participant for the Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician examination or the Certified Registered Central Service Technician examination.

Course Dates

February 16 – March 23, 5:30-8:30 PM (CST) (Once Weekly Live Instructor Led)

Cost

$1,295

Course Dates

March 15

Cost

$1,295

Overview

This course will enable you to adopt the qualities of an effective leader and communicate more constructively with your team by adjusting your behavioral style to meet the needs of employees. As a result, you’ll be better able to facilitate meetings smoothly, engage in constructive one-on-one conversations and ultimately, build rapport among colleagues.

Course Dates

February 25, 12 - 1:30 p.m. EST

Cost

$49

Overview

In this course you will gain the skills to be both aware of your own cultural adaptability and capable of handling cultural change. You will be better at acknowledging norms and differences, building rapport, cross-cultural negotiating, building bridges, and handling sensitive situation.

Course Dates

March 25, 12 - 1:30 pm EST

Cost

$49

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Ashland Community and Technical College
Robin Harris
Interim Manager robin.harris@kctcs.edu
606.326.2252
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Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Rachelle Burchett
Director, Workforce Solutions rachelle.burchett@kctcs.edu
606.788.2863
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Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Pam Hatcher
Dean, Workforce Solutions pam.hatcher@kctcs.edu
859.246.6788
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Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Mike Hazzard
Interim Director, Workforce Solutions mikew.hazzard@kctcs.edu
270.706.8686
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Gateway Community and Technical College
Christi Godman
Interim Vice President, Workforce Solutions christi.godman@kctcs.edu
859.442.1684
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Hazard Community and Technical College
Keila Miller
Director, Workforce Solutions keila.miller@kctcs.edu
606.487.3287
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Henderson Community College
Amanda Blohm-Thompson
Apprenticeship Project Coordinator, Workforce Solutions Amanda.blohm@kctcs.edu
270.831.9435
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Hopkinsville Community College
Carol Kirves
Chief Officer, Workforce Solutions carol.kirves@kctcs.edu
270.707.3751
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Jefferson Community and Technical College
Nickie Cobb
Dean, Workforce Solutions nicole.cobb@kctcs.edu
502.213.2480
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Madisonville Community College
Mike Davenport
Director, Workforce Solutions mike.davenport@kctcs.edu
270.824.8661
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Maysville Community and Technical College
Brittany Corde
Director, Workforce Solutions brittany.corde@kctcs.edu
606.759.7141
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Owensboro Community and Technical College
Cindy Fiorella
Vice President, Workforce Solutions cindy.fiorella@kctcs.edu
270.686.4445
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Somerset Community College
Alesha Johnson
Chief Officer, Workforce Solutions alesa.johnson@kctcs.edu
606.451.6693
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Southcentral Community and Technical College
Kim Myers
Director, Workforce Solutions kim.myers@kctcs.edu
270.901.1032
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Southeast Community and Technical College
Sherri L. Clark
Director, Workforce Solutions sherril.clark@kctcs.edu
606.248.2224
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West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Kevin O'Neill
Vice President, Workforce Solutions skevin.oneill@kctcs.edu
270.534.3206
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