Grant-Supported Training for New Jersey Employees and Businesses at CCM Center for Workforce Development

The Center for Workforce Development at the County College of Morris is offering grant-supported training opportunities to New Jersey employees in the areas of business skills, technology skills, and manufacturing-related skills. Employees in non-governmental businesses can participate in various technical, administrative, and managerial courses at no cost due to a state-awarded grant from the NJ Department of Labor.

Interested participants should frequently visit www.ccm.edu, to learn about updated class schedules and sessions. For information about enrollment and qualifications, please contact the CCM Center for Workforce Development at 973-328-5188 or 973-328-5187 or email cbt@ccm.edu.

Current Courses:

Exploring and Understanding How to Use Microsoft Sharepoint

Tuesday, May 14 & Thursday, May 16: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

COURSE PREREQUISITE: Working knowledge of Windows 10 and internet browsers.

Microsoft SharePoint is an online collaboration tool that is prominent for businesses and organizations. At the end of this course, users will be able to navigate, update and search SharePoint documents, lists and libraries. Students will learn how to update their SharePoint profile, use SharePoint with Microsoft Office, and access SharePoint from mobile devices. This workshop is highly interactive and provides numerous hands-on opportunities for participants to practice skills learned as well as learn many SharePoint best practices.

Business Writing Essentials

Monday, June 3 & Wednesday, June 5: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Across all fields, industries, and workplace settings, the ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, managers, and subordinates is a critical skill. While writing isn’t necessarily everyone’s favorite task, those who do it well definitely stand out. In this class, you will learn strategies and tips for producing clear, concise business communication to not only inform but also to drive your audience to desired action.  Specific topics to be covered include:

  • The basics of structuring business communication.
  • How business communication differs from other forms of communication.
  • Email etiquette and approaches to achieve desired results.
  • Tailoring your writing to a specific audience.
  • Common grammatical, punctuation, and usage errors to watch for and avoid.
  • How to apply strategies to specific channels, including emails, instructions and business reports.
  • Strategies for communicating certain topics, including praise, discipline and change.

Supporting Employees’ Emotional Well Being

 Tuesday, June 11 & Thursday, June 13: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Employee well-being is a valuable asset.  Workplaces that prioritize well-being have better engagement, lower absenteeism and higher productivity and morale.  Employee well-being relates to all aspects of work life including their job, relationships with colleagues, expectations and work culture.  Leadership commitment is the most important fact to achieve a healthy workplace.

Participants will:

  • Discuss methods of promoting employee well-being
  • Explore five types of employee well-being
  • Learn ways to normalize these issues and use of resources
  • Consider ways to reduce workplace stressors
  • Explore some tools that managers can implement
  • Action Planning