Kish College to host Discover Kish for new students
91色情片 will host Discover Kish, an informational event for new students and their families. Discover Kish is from 11 am-3 pm Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at the College.
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Kish provides a variety of resources to assist local employers.
Workforce Development
91色情片 helps keep businesses and industries competitive through employee training and professional development, providing access to tomorrow鈥檚 workforce.
For a limited time, 91色情片 will offer the following free professional development opportunities to local businesses and organizations. The courses are funded by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Non-Credit Workforce Training Grant.
Upcoming Opportunities
Course Objectives & Description
This comprehensive training focuses on mastering the art of navigating high-stakes
conversations where emotions run strong, opinions differ and outcomes matter. Designed
for professionals seeking enhanced communication skills, this training provides practical
tools to transform difficult discussions into productive dialogues.
- What Are Crucial Conversations? Understand the unique challenges of high-stakes conversations and the deliberate skills needed to navigate them successfully.
- Frameworks for Mastering Dialogue:
- Create safety for dialogue 鈥� Learn to foster mutual respect and shared purpose, minimizing defensiveness and misunderstandings.
- Focus on the heart of the issue 鈥� Prioritize the core purpose of conversations over emotional distractions, ensuring clarity and effectiveness.
- Separate facts from stories 鈥� Distinguish between factual events and subjective interpretations, challenging assumptions to achieve mutual understanding.
- Practice active listening 鈥� Build trust and empathy through mirroring, paraphrasing and priming to encourage open dialogue.
Participants will leave this training equipped to handle challenging conversations confidently, fostering stronger relationships and driving better results in their personal and professional lives.
Course Objectives & Description
This interactive workshop equips participants with the tools and knowledge to enhance
collaboration, communication and inclusivity within their teams. Participants will:
- Define and identify dynamics 鈥� Gain a deeper understanding of the social, communication and power dynamics that influence team interactions and organizational structures.
- Describe unconscious bias 鈥� Learn how unconscious biases impact workplace relationships and team cohesion while exploring practical strategies to mitigate these biases and foster fairness.
- Strengthen workplace culture 鈥� Develop actionable strategies to create a more inclusive, equitable and engaging workplace culture, empowering teams to thrive together.
Ideal for professionals and leaders at all levels, this workshop encourages self-awareness, empathy and proactive engagement to build stronger, more dynamic workplace environments.
Course Details
Enhance your professional skills through free Workplace Readiness Training. Kishwaukee
College offers Workplace Readiness Training to local businesses, allowing employees
to refresh their professional skills and earn a micro-credential. The free training
is available through the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Non-Credit Workforce
Training Grant.
- Exclusively online
- Self-paced learning (complete classes at any time)
- 10-15 hours to complete
- Free
- Earn a micro-credential/certificate of completion
Course Topics
- Workplace Intelligence
- Workplace Communication
- Working with Others
- Workplace Behavior
- Workplace Etiquette
91色情片 Partners
The City of Rochelle wanted to prepare its employees to step into leadership roles following future retirements. They contacted Kish for training, and we created an innovative leadership development program, Rochelle U. We brought instructors on-site, and their employees took one class per semester after the workday. The best part? Rochelle employees who participate in the program earn college credit and can easily continue their studies at Kish to complete an associate degree.
Learn more about 91色情片's employer partnerships on our Employer Services webpage.
Are you seeking training to address specific skills gaps, improve employee performance, and stay competitive in your industry? The Workforce Development Office can assist with your training needs.
Customized Training
Our customized training programs provide on-the-job practice to develop a highly skilled workforce. Optimize employee resources, increase employee satisfaction, and strengthen your company鈥檚 culture. We provide:
- Comprehensive customized training
- Curriculum development
- Qualified trainers with industry experience
- Cost-effective resources to meet your training needs
- And more
Contract Training
Contract training focuses on specific training objectives to improve employee performance and achieve strategic goals. Training is specialized to an employer's needs and can be offered at local businesses, training facilities or online. Topics include:
- Back Safety 鈥� Proper Lifting Techniques
- Hazard Communications Training 1910.1200
- O.T. Hazmat (Department of Transportation Required Hazardous Materials Training)
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
- Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices (A.R.C. Flash 鈥� Lock-Out/Tag-Out)
- Safety Manual Development
- Safety Committee Development
- Quarterly Compliance Consulting and Training
- P.R./First Aid/AED/Fire Extinguisher Training
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Training
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Training
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Training
We help employers find the right candidates for their jobs through recruitment events, job fairs, internships and more.
"Earn while you learn鈥� opportunities, such as internships and apprenticeships, allow students the option to work for local businesses while gaining the hands-on experience needed to complete their education.
Turn your hobby into a business. Have an idea you are ready to launch? We help budding entrepreneurs and small business owners scale and grow their businesses.
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Kish College Foundation program enhancements benefit educational needs
The 91色情片 Foundation awarded $99,978 in program enhancement funds to 91色情片 departments for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Foundation has various program enhancement funds established by the generosity of donors for specific purposes.
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