MCC Informational Breakfast And Seminar Friday

The McHenry County College Workforce, Community and Business Programs at the Shah Center will host an ISO 9001 Informational Breakfast and seminar from 7:45 to 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 at the MCC Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane in McHenry.

Wendy Parr of Parr Consulting, Inc. will summarize the changes to ISO 9001, which are scheduled to be released this month. Those who are interested in retaining their quality management system certification will have three years to recertify to the new version of IS0 9001:2015.

The event is ideal for top management and those who will be responsible for transitioning their organization to the new standard. ISO 9001 is the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS). Organizations use the standard to demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.  It is the most popular standard in the ISO 9000 series and the only standard in the series to which organizations can certify.

All organizations that use ISO 9001 are encouraged to transition to ISO 9001:2015 as soon as possible. This includes not only organizations that are certified to ISO 9001:2008, but also any organizations involved in training or certifying others. To help companies get started making changes now, MCC is offering two courses, including Internal  Auditor  Training  on Nov. 13  and 20 and  an  Implementation  Workshop  on 

December 4.

Cost of the breakfast workshop is $10. Use course code: NTE S42 001 to register. To register, call (815) 455-8588 or register online at www.mchenry.edu/myMCC.

For more information, contact the Shah Center at (815) 455-8593 or shahcenter@mchenry.edu or visit the website at: www.shahcenter.mchenry.edu.

MCC Workforce, Community and Business Programs

McHenry County College Workforce, Community and Business Programs is dedicated to making a difference in employees' lives by giving them the tools they need to become compassionate leaders and valuable professionals. The right employee training, development and education at the right time provides big payoffs for the employer in increased productivity, knowledge, loyalty, and contribution.

Registrations are being accepted for the following business solution courses:

Accountability That Works: With accountability, you get better results, improved teamwork and clarity. Without it, you get blame, finger pointing, missed deadlines and low morale. This program reveals an approach to accountability that improves individual and organizational performance. Benefits include: building an accountability culture, improving results and morale, and teaching the importance of keeping agreements. Course is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10. Cost is $109, which includes all materials. Participants can register using course ID: NTL S04 002.

Ongoing commitment to review actions and improve them day-by-day. This program inspires people to turn time wasters into opportunities for increased productivity. This program is designed to help Effective Presentations: Learn how to create effective presentations. Participants will learn how to: determine realistic presentation objectives, analyze the audience, use supporting materials effectively, organize a presentation clearly, and successfully incorporate visual aids. Activities to aid in reducing the fear of speaking to improve the delivery of the presentation will also be included.  Course takes place from 1-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Mar. 11 and 18. Cost is $225, which includes all materials. Participants can register using course ID: NTL S63 003.

Time Challenged: Effective time management involves making an people reduce wasted time, improve productivity overall, and strake a work/life balance. This course takes place from 1-5 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 19. Cost is $109, which includes all materials. Participants can register using course ID NTL S09 003.

The Workforce, Community and Business Programs courses may also be taken to a company's facility and customized for their needs. This program will take place at McHenry County College Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane in McHenry.

To register, call the MCC Registration Office at (815) 455-8588 or register online at www.mchenry.edu/myMCC and select “Register for Workforce and Community Development Classes.” For more information, contact the Shah Center at (815) 455-8593 or shahcenter@mchenry.edu.

Training On Up-To-Date Techniques In Business And Industry

The McHenry County College Workforce Community and Business Programs Department is committed to the employers and employees of the region by providing access to training on up-to-date techniques and standards in business and industry.

A Microsoft Project 2010 Series is scheduled to begin with the Basics class from 8 a.m. to noon on Fridays, April 18 and 25, followed up by the Advanced class on May 9 and 23. Microsoft® Project 2010 delivers powerful, visually enhanced ways to effectively manage a wide range of projects and programs. From meeting crucial deadlines to selecting the right resources and empowering your teams, Project 2010 offers easier and more intuitive experiences to help you simply be more productive and realize amazing results.

Registration is available for individual skill level courses at $165 each or save 15 percent by registering for the Microsoft Project 2010 series at $280. Refer to course ID: NTC C02 004 when registering. To register, contact the MCC Registration Office at (815) 455-8588 or for individual course descriptions and skill level information, contact the Shah Center at (815) 455-8593 or shahcenter@mchenry.edu.