This class is for final year apprentices who will, as journey workers, soon be responsible for passing on their skills to new apprentices.  Developed by the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards, this 8-hour course teaches soon-to-be journey workers how to serve as a mentor and job coach, how to provide hands-on skill training, how to give positive and effective performance feedback, and explores the characteristics of a positive and diverse work environment. Please note that this is a Blackboard online course. If you are not a current/former student of Blackhawk Technical College you will receive login credentials 3-5 days after registering. 

Please note that the class on Monday, October 20 meets 8-10pm. 

Learn a variety of topics essential for using a computer including navigation, using the basic funtions of a Windows operating system, creating and managing files and folders, and utilizing popular software applications. No prior knowledge of computers is required.

Learn the skills needed to build and maintain a professional network. You will learn effective strategies for initiating conversations, leveraging social media, and nurturing relationships that can lead to career advancement. Through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios, you will gain confidence in networking situations and develop a personalized action plan to expand their connections.

This BLS course trains healthcare workers and other personnel to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. 

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED is geared towards anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years.

Are you curious about welding and want to try it for yourself? During this 3 hour class you will be introduced to the world of welding by building a small project. The following is covered in this course: safety, different welding types, education and careers in welding, how to make basic welds using Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) and basic metal preparation and finishing.

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Explore how to effectively format documents in Word, create engaging presentations in PowerPoint and how to format and use simple formulas in Excel.