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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

This program addresses hidden biases and microaggressions that can occur in the workplace based on different qualities and societal categories, such as race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, age, and sexual orientation. It provides practical guidance for participants to implement immediately to help reduce the negative impact of bias and promote a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. The training also covers bystander intervention, including the "Bystander Effect" and the three "I's": Identify, Interrupt, and Impact, to prevent harassment, discrimination, and microaggressions in the workplace. Upon completion, participants will have the knowledge and tools to avoid workplace discrimination and promote a positive and productive workplace.

Course Delivery
Blended Learning - Online, Self-Paced & Instructor-Led (each course)

Participants will receive a link to the online portion of the course one week prior to the class date, to complete on their own. This is a 1 hour self-paced lesson. Participants will attend a 90 minute instructor-led class to review course material and apply knowledge through class activities.

Participants will be awarded a badge for each course they complete. A Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Certificate will be awarded to those participants completing all 3 courses within the certification.

Courses Included:

3.3.1 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: Overcoming Unconscious Bias in the Workplace 
  • Understand your own unconscious biases;
  • Evaluate real world scenarios and discuss how you would respond;
  • Enhance knowledge of participants resulting in an increase level of appreciation for diversity;
  • Learn how diversity issues impact us in our daily interaction and in the workplace;
  • Generate open, honest, and frank dialogue through sharing information and active participation;
  • Achieve an understanding of the benefits of a diverse labor workforce;
  • Attain a commitment to change and progress by valuing differences. 
3.3.2 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: Microaggressions 
  • Learn what constitutes a microaggression;
  • Understand how to identify common examples of microaggressions;
  • Learn how to avoid committing microaggressions and;
  • Know how to respond if you experience or witness a microaggression. 
3.3.3 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: Bystander Intervention 
  • Describe what causes the Bystander Effect and why Bystander Intervention is important;
  • Identify actions or statements that call for interruption, including harassment, discrimination, microaggressions, and examples of both explicit and unconscious bias;
  • Interrupt or intervene in those situations safely and effectively by: 
  • Understanding the different approaches to de-escalation;
  • Considering which approaches work best in certain types of scenarios;
  • Supporting targets of bias and being allies for marginalized individuals or groups;
  • Impact the workplace culture through appropriate and positive follow up after the situation. 

Class Schedule:
9/11/23: Overcoming Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
10:00am - 11:30am - Instructor Led

9/18/23: Microagressions
10:00am - 11:30am - Instructor Led

9/25/23: Bystander Intervention
10:00am - 11:30am - Instructor Led
Individual Price $259 /participant
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Cognex Machine Vision Intro & Enhancements Workshop 

Training provided by: Advanced Control Systems Inc.
Learn how to reduce costs and improve the efficiency of your factory production line with an engineered machine vision system, in a hands-on training environment. Learn the fundamentals of machine vision, and see the latest from Cognex. We encourage you to bring your own parts and discuss your application with one of our experienced vision specialists. Learning objectives include:
  • Demonstrate how to connect the In-Sight camera to the network
  • Capture an image with the camera
  • Calibrate the image using 'real-world' measurements Utilize Locator Tools to find their part
  • Inspect their part using various Identification & Defect Tools
  • Configure a Discrete Input and a Discrete Output Line Describe the use of communications within EasyBuilder
  • Utilize the various tools available to deploy the system Explain the fundamentals of Lighting and Optics Learn differences between vision sensors & vision systems
  • Learn the capabilities of high-res cameras
  • Learn benefits of using high dynamic range (HDR+)

Details & Registration
Date Thu, Sept 14 2023 8:30 am GMT-4 (America/New_York)
End Date Thu, Sept 14 2023 4:30 pm GMT-4 (America/New_York)
Individual Price No Cost
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Active Shooter Training: Surviving the Violent Encounter

TN DHS
Training provided by the State of Tennessee at no cost.

Active shooter training is essential for preparing individuals and organizations to respond effectively in the event of a violent attack. This training equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to minimize casualties, protect themselves and others, and assist law enforcement during a crisis.

Course Led by: Dewey V. Woody, Jr., Special Agent, FBI JTTF
Dewey Woody is a special agent with the Department of Homeland Security and will be presenting this instructor-led training. Agent Woody is a veteran of the U.S. Army, Bradley County Sheriff's Department, Cleveland Police Department, Chief of Bradley County Fire-Rescue, and deputy director and chief operating officer of TEMA before joining the Homeland Security agency.
Date Tue, Sept 19 2023 11:30 am GMT-4 (America/New_York)
End Date Tue, Sept 19 2023 1:30 pm GMT-4 (America/New_York)
Individual Price $15.00 (Price Includes Lunch)
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Virtual Leadership Development Series Hosted by the TN Chamber of Commerce
Lesson 4: Team Work & Team Building

Teams are typically comprised of people with diverse ideas and backgrounds and will always outperform individuals when leaders understand how to build these teams and leverage the strengths of all team members. Participants will encourage participants to explore the different aspects of a team, as well as ways that they can become a top-notch team performer. This lesson defines types of teams and the typical roles and responsibilities associated with each, reviews the four stages of team development, discovers problem solving as a team and making the most of team building.

Today’s leader must be versatile and adaptable. This training is designed for department heads, front line supervisors, team leaders and coordinators whether they are new to the position or have been in a leadership role for years. 

Course Delivery
Blended Learning - Online, Self-Paced and Instructor Led

Participants will receive a link to the online portion of the course one week prior to the class date, to complete on their own. This is a 1 hour self-paced lesson. Participants will then join a 90 minute, virtual instructor-led class to review course material and apply knowledge through class activities.

Participants will be awarded a badge for each course they complete. A Leadership Development Certificate will be awarded to those participants completing all 7 courses within the certification.

Instructor:
Nicholas Mansito, Peak Performance

Fees/Admission:
$129/session if registered by July 31 (Early-bird rate)
$159/session after July 31
$903.00 Full series price for all seven sessions

Details & Registration
Date Mon, Sept 25 2023 2:00 pm GMT-4 (America/New_York)
End Date Mon, Sept 25 2023 3:30 pm GMT-4 (America/New_York)
Individual Price $129/$159

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Six Sigma White Belt
The Six Sigma White Belt Certification is an entry level class that will introduce participants to a Lean and Six Sigma overview, along with the DMAIC process improvement roadmap. After completing this course, participants will understand how the two methodologies work in synergy to implement an overall process improvement strategy. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES
  • Define Lean & Six Sigma;
  • Review of the history of Lean Six Sigma;
  • Develop understanding of the differences and benefits of the Lean Six Sigma methodologies;
  • Learn the 8 Wastes that can occur in a process and how to differentiate and recognize;
  • Develop understanding of the DMAIC Roadmap, which is the foundational process of Six Sigma projects. 

DESIGNED FOR
All levels within an organization, regardless of role. 

COURSE DELIVERY
Instructor-Led

*Lunch will be provided.
Date Tue, Oct 3 2023 12:00 pm GMT-4 (America/New_York)
End Date Tue, Oct 3 2023 3:00 pm GMT-4 (America/New_York)
Individual Price $199
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