Linn-Benton Community College

A Real Estate Property Manager course will be offered through Linn-Benton Community College beginning April 7. Designed to prepare you to manage rental property, this course combines online and in-class instruction to meet the 60-hour requirement for the Oregon Property Manager Pre-License course. This seven-week class will meet on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning April 7 through May 19 at the LBCC Albany campus, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW in room CC-212. Cost for this non-credit course is $550. For more information or to register, contact Business and Employer Services at 541-917-4923, or contact Sue Stone 541-917-4926 or by email at stones@linnbenton.edu.

A Real Estate Broker Pre-License Exam course will be offered through Linn-Benton Community College starting April 6. Designed to prepare you for the Oregon Real Estate Broker License Exam, this 150-hour course is the fastest way to qualify to take the state exam. This 10-week course will meet on Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning April 6th through June 8 at LBCC’s Albany campus, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW in room CC-212. The course content will be mostly Internet based. Students are expected to have online capability, to self-study and attend all class sessions. A mandatory study session will be held on Saturday, the last day of the class. Cost for this non-credit course is $600. For more information or to register, contact Business and Employer Services at 541-917-4923, or contact Sue Stone by email at stones@linnbenton.edu.

A Real Estate Broker Pre-License Exam course will be offered through Linn-Benton Community College starting January 13. Designed to prepare you for the Oregon Real Estate Broker License Exam, this 150-hour course is the fastest way to qualify to take the state exam. This 10-week course will meet on Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning January 13 at the LBCC Albany campus, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW in room CC-212. The course content will be mostly Internet based. Students are expected to have online capability, to self-study and attend all class sessions. A mandatory study session will be held on Saturday, the last day of the class. Cost for this non-credit course is $600. For more information or to register, contact LBCC Business and Employer Services at 541-917-4923, or contact Sue Stone by email at stones@linnbenton.edu.

A Real Estate Property Manager course will be offered through Linn-Benton Community College starting January 14. Designed to prepare you to manage rental property, this course combines online and in-class instruction to meet the 60-hour requirement for the Oregon Property Manager Pre-License course. This seven-week class will meet on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning January 14 through February 25 at the LBCC Albany campus, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW in room CC-212. Cost for this non-credit course is $550. For more information or to register, contact LBCC Business and Employer Services at 541-917-4923, or contact Sue Stone 541-917-4926 or by email at stones@linnbenton.edu.

Joseph Bailey, LBCC faculty member in Business and Employer Services, recently completed a 69-hour training program as a Voice Dialogue Facilitator through the Voice Dialogue Institute. Facilitated social technology allows individuals to become more effective in their relationships, and can help teams to achieve higher levels of performance and leverage their strengths to move beyond places where they get stuck. LBCC Business and Employer Services provides coaching, facilitation, training, and consulting services to employers of Linn and Benton County. The full array of BES services can be found at www.linnbenton.edu/business.

The professional development series “Developing World Class Employees” will be offered by Linn-Benton Community College Business and Employer Services. Spring workshops include: March 17, The Professional Strategies of Persuasion and Influence; April 21, Essential Skills for the New Supervisor; May 12, Guiding Employee Performance and Recognizing Positive Results; May 19, Creating a Respectful Workplace; June 16, Building a Self-Reliant Workplace. All workshops meet from 8 a.m. to noon in LBCC’s Fireside Room, Calapooia Center, room CC-211, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Cost for each workshop is $79 per person, or $69 for three or more from one company. For more information or to register, contact LBCC Business and Employer Services at 541-917-4923 or 541-917-4926.

Forklift Safety Training will be offered through Business and Employer Services at Linn-Benton Community College on Saturday, March 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the LBCC Albany Campus, IC-103, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. This eight-hour Forklift Safety training fulfills OR-OSHA Guidelines for Safe Operating Practice. 
This course will provide four hours of classroom training and four hours of practice on the forklift. Training includes forklift safety, handling and moving loads, principles of lifting, stacking and un-stacking loads and driving with a load. Upon completion of eight hours of training and meeting the requirements, student will receive an award of completion to take to their current or future employer. Cost for the course is $149 and includes all materials. For more information or to register, contact LBCC Business and Employer Services at 541-917-4923.

Forklift Safety Training will be offered through Business and Employer Services at Linn-Benton Community College Saturday, Nov. 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the LBCC Albany Campus, IC-105, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. This eight-hour course will provide four hours of classroom training and four hours of practice on the forklift. Training includes forklift safety, handling and moving loads, principles of lifting, stacking and un-stacking loads and driving with a load. Upon completion of eight hours of training and meeting the requirements, student will receive an award of completion to take to their current or future employer. Cost for the course is $149 and includes all materials.  For more information or to register, contact LBCC Business and Employer Services at 541-917-4923.

The professional development series “Developing World Class Employees” will be offered by Linn-Benton Community College Business and Employer Services throughout 2014-15. Summer and fall workshops include: July 29, Creativity, Risk Taking and Innovation; Aug. 19, Think Strategically, Act Operationally; Sept. 23, The Good, The Bad and The Difficult: Personality Styles at Work; Oct. 21, Dealing Effectively with the Angry Customer; Oct. 28, Training and Coaching for Performance Improvement. All workshops will meet 8 a.m. to noon at LBCC’s Fireside Room, room CC-211, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Cost for each workshop is $79 per person, or $69 for three or more from one company. Additional workshops will be held November through May. For details including dates and times, visit www.linnbenton.edu/professional-skills-development . For more information or to register, contact LBCC Business and Employer Services at 541-917-4923 or 541-917-4926.

LBCC Business and Employer Services is offering the following workshops in May and June, part of the “Developing World Class Employees” series. All workshops held at the LBCC Albany campus, Calapooia Center building, room CC-211, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW.  Giving and Receiving Feedback will be held May 6 from 8 a.m. to noon. Feedback is a critical supervisory skill and, like most learned skills, our effectiveness can be improved with practice. In this interactive workshop, learn specific ways to take advantage of opportunities to give and receive feedback and ways to enhance coworkers’ performance by providing them with specific, timely feedback. Finance for Non-Finance Managers held May 9, 8 a.m. to noon. Have you ever wished you understood the numbers better? Do you have a desire to improve your communication with the accountants and financial managers at your firm or workplace? Learn financial awareness, a key success factor in your career, including understanding income statemen...

Forklift Safety Training will be offered Saturday, April 26 from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Business and Employer Services at Linn-Benton Community College, IC building room 103, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. This eight-hour course will provide four hours of classroom training and four hours of practice on the forklift. Training includes forklift safety, handling and moving loads, principles of lifting, stacking and un-stacking loads and driving with a load. Upon completion of eight hours of training and meeting the requirements, student will receive an award of completion to take to their current or future employer. Cost for the course is $149 and includes all materials. For more information or to register, contact LBCC Business and Employer Services at 541-917-4923.

Basic Wildland Firefighting Training will be offered through Linn-Benton Community College starting April 25 at the LBCC Albany campus, 6500 SW Pacific Blvd. This five-day class is designed to provide entry-level firefighter skills and includes a full day of field training. Class instructor is certified with the National Wildfire Suppression Association. Learn to assist in the suppression of wildfires including digging firelines, removing fuels, laying hoses and how to provide assistance in national emergencies. Course curriculum meets or exceeds the National Wildfire Coordinating Group 310-1 requirements. Participants must be 18 years of age or older, in good physical condition and must have two forms of government-issued identification. Class size is limited. Register early. Class meets April 25, 26, 27 and May 3 and 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the LBCC Albany Campus, Calapooia Center, 2nd floor room CC-211. Cost for this non-credit course is $285 and includes all materials. It is rec...

Forklift Safety Training will be offered through Business and Employer Services at Linn-Benton Community College on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the LBCC Albany Campus, IC building room 103, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. This eight-hour course will provide four hours of classroom training and four hours of practice on the forklift. Training includes forklift safety, handling and moving loads, principles of lifting, stacking and un-stacking loads and driving with a load. Upon completion of eight hours of training and meeting the requirements, student will receive an award of completion to take to their current or future employer. Cost for the course is $149 and includes all materials. For more information or to register, contact LBCC Business and Employer Services at 541-917-4923.

Business and Employer Services at Linn Benton Community College will offer two workshops in January as part of the series “Developing World Class Employees.” “Success Skills for Training Others On-The-Job” will help you learn how to train employees effectively by understanding different learning styles, exploring the five-step model for learning something new, developing effective training plans and giving feedback. Workshop will be held Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Fireside Room, Calapooia Center room CC-211, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. “Foundation of Communication” will help you learn effective communication skills to improve your ability to get the job done and develop high quality professional relationships. Workshop will be held Thursday, Jan. 16 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Cascade View Room, Calapooia Center room CC-203. 
Cost for each workshop is $79 per person, or $69 each for three or more from one company. For more information or to register, contact LBCC Bus...

Joseph Bailey, instructor for Linn-Benton Community College Business and Employer Services, earned his recertification as a Certified Professional Facilitator from the International Association of Facilitators. 

 Bailey was one of the first professional facilitators certified in the state of Oregon. The designation of CPF is the only international assessment process that is based on rigorous peer review of knowledge, experience and demonstration of skills. Bailey is available for board planning, team building, strategic planning, and meeting facilitation. For more information, contact LBCC Business and Employer Services at 541-917-4923.

Forklift Safety Training will be offered through Business and Employer Services at Linn-Benton Community College Saturday, Nov. 16, from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the LBCC Albany Campus, IC building, IC-103, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. This eight-hour course will provide four hours of classroom training and four hours of practice on the forklift. Training includes forklift safety, handling and moving loads, principles of lifting, stacking and un-stacking loads and driving with a load. Upon completion of eight hours of training and meeting the requirements, student will receive an award of completion to take to their current or future employer. Cost for the course is $149 and includes all materials.  For more information or to register, contact LBCC Business and Employer Services at 541-917-4923.

Forklift Safety Training will be offered through Business and Employer Services at Linn-Benton Community College on Saturday, June 1, from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the LBCC Albany Campus, IC building, room 103, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. This eight-hour course will provide four hours of classroom training and four hours of practice on the forklift. Training includes forklift safety, handling and moving loads, principles of lifting, stacking and un-stacking loads and driving with a load. Upon completion of eight hours of training and meeting the requirements, student will receive an award of completion to take to their current or future employer. Cost for the course is $149 and includes all materials. For more information or to register, contact LBCC Business and Employer Services at 541-917-4923.

The workshop “Hand, Wrist and Elbow” for Licensed Massage Therapists will be held Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Linn-Benton Community College’s Business and Employer Services . Learn to identify and address specific issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow and hyper-mobility issues. Includes hands-on, integrated understanding of how myofascial restrictions affect the functional mechanics of the hand, wrist and elbow. 
The workshop will be held in LBCC’s North Santiam Hall, room NSH-106, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW., Albany. Cost for this one-day workshop is $125.  For more information or to register, contact LBCC Business and Employer Services at 541-917-4923.

Business and Employer Services at Linn Benton Community College is offering the following April workshops as part of their Series; “Developing World Class Employees” in the Calapooia Center, room CC-211, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Creating a Positive Work Environment will be held Tuesday, April 9 from 8 a.m. to noon. This workshop will explore the 85:15 ratio and the power of attitude, five elements of organizational culture, ways to assess workplace health, key job satisfiers, and attitudes in action. 

Motivation Strategies will be held Thursday, April 18 from 8 a.m. to noon. Learn how to create an environment for others to motivate themselves, including ways to create a successful work environment and practical strategies for creating high performance employees. 4 Generations, One Workplace will be held Friday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to noon. Learn how to identify the cultural characteristics and value systems of the four generations currently in the workplace. Explore strategies...

Forklift Safety Training will be offered through Business and Employer Services at Linn-Benton Community College on Saturday, April 6, from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the LBCC Albany Campus, Industrial C building, room IC-103, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. This eight-hour course will provide four hours of classroom training and four hours of practice on the forklift. Training includes forklift safety, handling and moving loads, principles of lifting, stacking and unstacking loads and driving with a load. Upon completion of eight hours of training and meeting the requirements, student will receive an award of completion to take to their current or future employer. Cost for the course is $149 and includes all materials.  For more information or to register, contact LBCC Business and Employer Services at 541-917-4923.