Hawkeye Technology Access Center Quality & Performance Management and End-User Computer Training
September 2008	"Your Workforce Training Partner"
In This Issue Excellence in Supervision Computer & Software Training Lunch & Learn Tax Classes SHRM Learning System Train & Gain Notary Public Education Grant Writing Workshop Six Sigma Training This Month's Classes Sept. 9, 16, 23, & 30 – SHRM Learning System Sept. 10, 11, 24, & 25 – Six Sigma Training Sept. 11 & 26 – Lunch and Learns Sept. 15 – Photoshop CS3 Basic Sept. 17 – Excellence in Supervision Sept. 22 & 29 – Tax Classes Sept. 23 - Train & Gain Sept. 23 & 25 – Word 2003 Basic Sept. 26 – Word 2007 Basic Sept. 30 – Word 2003 Intermediate H-TAC Staff Carol Steckelberg H-TAC Manager 319-296-4244, ext. 1 csteckelberg@hawkeyecollege.edu Sarah Boyd Administrative Secretary 319-296-4244, ext. 4 sboyd@hawkeyecollege.edu Celina Peerman Instructor 319-296-4244, ext. 3 cpeerman@hawkeyecollege.edu Alex Goerdt Training Specialist 319-296-4244, ext. 2 agoerdt@hawkeyecollege.edu Monthly Tip Quickly Change Font Size – Word If you want to change font sizes quickly, highlight the text you want to change. To increase the size of the font, press SHIFT+Ctrl+>. To decrease the size of the font, press SHIFT+Ctrl+<. High Tech Training Budget The Iowa Department of Economic Development now has dollars available for eligible Iowa companies to upgrade the technical skills of existing high-level IT employees. For more information, contact Kim Bentley at 515-242-4808 or email or online. Available Meeting Space Conference Room Equipped with a conference table with seating for 9 people. The room is ideal for strategic development sessions or general offsite meetings. Classrooms Each classroom environment provides a multi-purpose training area with 36-seat capacity complete with instructor station, overhead projector and VCR. Computer Lab End user training lab offers a fully-equipped instructor station with PC console, 15 student PCs with removable hard drives, flat screen monitors with Split-Screen technology, and a network printer. Laptops are available for classroom and off-site use. For more information or to reserve a room, contact Carol at 319-296-4244.	Fall classes begin soon! Hawkeye Technology Access Center (H-TAC) has a great schedule of classes to help you with your professional and personal goals. If you don’t see the class you’re looking for, let us know – we offer a wide variety of custom training options as well. Excellence in Supervision New Classes Begin September 17! Sign Up Today! Sharpen your supervisory skills and enhance your career. Classes are designed to maximize your learning by providing information that can be applied immediately to the workplace. Come for one class or complete the entire series. Cost: $60 Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm on Wednesdays Instructor: Celina Peerman, M.A., PHR Leadership: Roles, Responsibilities & Styles – Sept. 17 Developing Mutual Trust – October 1 Communicating Critical Information – October 15 Developing Presentation Skills (Part I) – October 29 Developing Presentation Skills (Part II) – November 12 Resolving Employee Conflict – December 3 Developing Accountable Employees – January 14 Prioritizing Work Requirements – January 28 Learn More Contact Us Computer & Software Training Classes begin September 15! Learn important features and functions of Microsoft Office or Adobe Creative Suite. Classes are geared for a variety of skill levels. Knowledgeable instructors offer detailed instructions and hands-on learning. Microsoft Office 2003 Cost: $79 Time: 10:00am – Noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays Word Basic – September 23 & 25 Word Intermediate – September 30 & October 2 Excel Basic – October 7 & 9 Excel Intermediate - October 28 & 30 Access Basic – November 18 & 20 PowerPoint Basic – December 9 & 11 Microsoft Office 2007 Cost: $79 Time: 8:00am – Noon on Fridays Word Basic – September 26 Word Intermediate – October 3 Excel Basic – October 10 Outlook – October 24 Excel Intermediate – October 31 Adobe CS3 Software – New Training! Cost: $139 Time: 5:30 - 8:30pm on Mondays & Wednesdays Photoshop Basic – September 15 – 24 Photoshop Advanced – October 6 – 15 Illustrator Basic – November 3 – 12 InDesign Basic – December 1 -10 Adobe Flash CS3 Basic – January 12 – 26 Time: 8:00am – Noon on Fridays Dreamweaver CS3 Basic – January 16 – 30 Podcasting – New Training! Cost: $139 Time: 9:00am - Noon on Fridays How to Create Audio/Video Podcast – December 5 – 19 Learn More Contact Us Lunch & Learn New Classes Begin September 11! Reserve Your Spot! Don’t have an entire day for training? Lunch and Learns are great opportunities to receive professional development information from knowledgeable and engaging trainers, to network with people from other companies, and to enjoy a great lunch. Hope you can join us! Cost: $40 Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm Location: Hawkeye Technology Access Center The Power of Teamwork – September 11 Love Your Customers – September 26 Communicating with Your Boss – October 16 Giving Leadership Away – October 22 Best Friends Forever – At Work – November 7 How Full is Your Bucket – November 20 Stress Busters – December 5 Letting Go of Your Bananas – January 23 Learn More Contact Us Tax Classes Learn the latest tax information from the experts. Cost: $12 Time: 1:00 – 3:00pm on Mondays Sales, Use and Local Option Taxes – September 22 Business Expenses & Deductions – September 29 Reporting Income for Sole Proprietors – October 6 Payroll and Employment Taxes – October 13 Sales Tax for Construction Industry – October 20 Iowa Taxes for Landscaping and Lawn Care – October 27 Learn More Contact Us The SHRM Learning System Preparation for PHR and SPHR Certification Testing Sign up soon! Classes begin September 9th. Enhance your career potential! Many human resource professionals have found that national certification gives them an edge. Cost: $899 Time: 6:30 - 9:30pm on Tuesdays Instructor: Nancy Troe, SPHR Location: Cedar Falls Center for Business and Industry Schedule: Strategic Management – September 9 & 16 Workforce Planning & Employment – September 23 & 30 Human Resource Development – October 7 & 14 Total Rewards – October 21 & 28 Employee & Labor Relations – November 4 & 11 Risk Management – November 18 Learn More Contact Us Train and Gain Consortium Gems of Inspiration: "Brilliant Ways to Motivate and Appreciate" Date: September 23 Time: 8:30am - Noon Call 319-296-4244 for more information on the complete schedule of Train and Gain Consortium courses. Learn More Contact Us Notary Public Education & Training Seminar Great for New or Experienced Notaries You will learn: How to obtain your notary commission for the State of Iowa Iowa Notary duties Your liabilities as an Iowa Notary Proper notarial procedures Cost: $69 Date: October 15 Time: 2:00 – 4:30pm Location: Hawkeye Technology Access Center Learn More Contact Us Grant Writing Workshop Learn how to apply for grants from a variety of sources, including local, state, and federal government agencies. Cost: $159 Date: October 7 & 8 Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm Location: Hawkeye Technology Access Center Sponser: State of Iowa Grants Enterprise Management System (GEM$) Learn More Contact Us Six Sigma Training Lean Six Sigma Certification can be applied in a variety of industries including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, government or any service or product based industry. Once trained, you will have the tools to quantify and fully respond to the voice of the customer while remaining profitable. Call 319-277-2490 for more information about upcoming training sessions.
	Hawkeye Technology Access Center 1025 Technology Pkwy Ste. B Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 296-4244 htac@hawkeyecollege.edu