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Brooke Pound (803) 327-8029
bpound@yorktech.com
 

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 Click Here for a listing of resources available to run your business more effectively.

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Supervisory/Leadership Certificate Programs - relevant, convenient, affordable

Customized Leadership Training - get what you want, when you want

Entrepreneurial Courses - start or grow your small business

Computer Training - We can bring computer training to your company.  Click here for a list of classes available and descriptions.

 
Supervisory/Leadership Certificate Programs

I
n addition to the popular Supervisory Certificate Program, we are offering the Advanced Supervisory Certificate. This series is designed for new and emerging supervisors; team leaders who have responsibilities that include some supervisory responsibilities; employees who want to prepare for leading people, or even employees who realize that knowing how to get the best performance from fellow workers can benefit their own career.

Courses are bundled in units. Each unit consists of three concentrated modules, requiring a minimum amount of time away from the workplace. Courses may be taken as a certificate program (all 4 units) or as individual units. Seasoned professionals focus on sharing real-life experiences to facilitate the learning process. Saturday or weekday/night schedules are available. For additional information contact Brooke Pound at (803) 327-8029 or bpound@yorktech.com.
Click the links below for course descriptions and schedules:

Supervisory Certificate Program
Morning OR Evening Classes Available
Evening Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 6-9 p.m.
Morning Classes meet Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8-11 a.m.
Take the entire Unit (consists of 3 modules) for only $199 or take classes individually for $69 each
Unit 1 - Establishing Relationships
8/10/09-8/13/09 (M, T, TH 6-9 p.m.)
8/11/09-8/13/09 (T,W,TH 8-11 a.m.)

Includes: Module 1 - The Role of a Supervisor: Does the Shoe Fit?, Module 2 - Understanding Personality Types, Module 3 - Communicate for Results
Unit 2 - Establishing Teams
8/17/09-8/20/09 (M, T, TH 6-9 p.m.)
8/18/09-8/20/09 (T,W,TH 8-11 a.m.)
Includes: Module 1 - Power of Accountability, Module 2 - Effective Delegation, Module 3 - Motivating to Excel
Unit 3 - Establishing Trust and Performance
8/24/09-8/27/09 (M, T, TH 6-9 p.m.)
8/25/09-8/27/09 (T,W,TH 8-11 a.m.)
Includes: Module 1 - Working in an Ethical Manner, Module 2 - Setting Goals & Objectives; Module 3 - Leading Work Teams
Unit 4 - Measuring Results
8/31/09-9/3/09 (M, T, TH 6-9 p.m.)
9/1/09-9/3/09 (T,W,TH 8-11 a.m.)

Includes: Module 1 - Conflict Resolution, Module 2 - Planning for Results, Module 3 - Analyzing & Solving Problems

Advanced Supervisory Certificate
Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 6-9 p.m.
Take classes individually for $69 each OR take the entire Unit for only $199
Unit 1 - Building Relationships
10/5/09-10/8/09 (M, T, TH 6-9 p.m.)

Includes: Module 1 - Core Leadership, Module 2 - Valuing Diversity, Module 3 - Improved Communication through Emotional Intelligence
Unit 2 - Building Teams
10/12/09-10/15/09 (M, T, TH 6-9 p.m.)

Includes: Module 1 - Starting out on the Right Foot, Module 2 - Defining Performance Expectations, Module 3 - Employment Law Essentials
Unit 3 - Building Trust & Performance
10/19/09-10/22/09 (M, T, TH 6-9 p.m.)

Includes: Module 1 - Coaching & Counseling, Module 2 - Evaluating Performance, Module 3- Productive Partnerships
Unit 4 - Assuring Results
10/26/09-10/29/09 (M, T, TH 6-9 p.m.)

Includes: Module 1 - Managing Multiple Priorities, Module 2 - Making Solid Decisions, Module 3 - Leading in a Changing Environment

Here is what our supervisory certificate students have to say...
"I enjoyed the open forum format. I was able to learn a lot from real life situations and was able to apply the material immediately." 

"The program was great, I plan to sign up other employees in the future."

"I wish the class met more than once a week because it is so refreshing to be in a group setting where you can be so frank and candid. I've learned as much from the other students as I have from the instructor."


Customized Leadership Training for Employers

We can develop private, customized training to meet the various needs of your busy leaders and managers. Courses can be delivered on-site at your location or on campus. Below are some popular topics. The topics and duration of training can be customized to meet your specific needs. We also offer Achieve Global and Development Dimensions International. Contact us to inquire about training possibilities to meet your organization's goals: Brooke Pound (803) 327-8029 or bpound@yorktech.com.
 

Communicating with Influence
Valuing Diversity
Customized Supervisory Certificate

Train the Trainer
Team Building

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Courses

Core Four Business Planning course
Thinking about starting a business? Recently started one?
Increase your chance of success with Core Four

$89 - includes book

Baxter Hood Center - Dalton Room
CLICK HERE for more details


Taking the Core Four class was the best thing I could have ever done!  It taught me things about  starting a business that I would have never thought of.  It really gives you the tools for laying the proper foundation of a successful small  business with growth potential.  Erin Hobbs

FastTrac Listening to Your Business
Designed to provide entrepreneurs and business managers with the critical evaluation tools and action steps they need to maximize the growth and profitability of their businesses.

September 23, 2009 8:30-12:30 p.m.

$50 includes book
For more information please visit www.fasttracsc.org


FastTrac GrowthVenture
Already have a business? Unleash your potential with FastTrac GrowthVenture

Upcoming Dates to TBA
$295 includes materials

Baxter Hood Center
CLICK HERE for more details

For more information please visit www.fasttracsc.org

"I would highly recommend the FastTrac Growth Venture Course to any small business owner seeking to grow their business.  I obtained very valuable information from this course that I can use daily, especially in sales and marketing, using financial tools and operations management, just to name a few.

This course is well worth the time and investment."

Eddie L. Pickett
Quality Cleaning Janitor Services, LLC

 

Entrepreneur Network

The Entrepreneurial Network is an educational and networking forum that allows small business owners and entrepreneurs to socialize and share experiences, concerns and information regarding specific issues faced in today's marketplace. EN events have included speakers and panel discussions about topics such as marketing, accounting and legal issues. Our most recent event was the Small Business Expo which allowed small businesses in York, Chester and Lancaster counties to display their products and services and network with other business owners and potential customers. For more information please visit www.yorktech.com/en

Save These Dates

         September 22, 2009, 5:45 - 8 p.m. - EN Session - Accessing State & Local Resources

       October 21, 2009, 11:00-7:00 p.m. (timing is tentative) - Extreme Entrepreneur Tour Bus

         November 17, 2009, 5:45 - 8 p.m. - EN Session - Topic to be arranged


Past Entrepreneur Network Events


May 19th 2009, Small Business Expo

Nearly 200 visitors and vendors participated in the area's first Small Business Expo held at the Baxter Hood Center. Seventy vendor tables lined the Hood Center ballroom as consumers from the three-county area came to sample wares, meet business owners, and discover more about the small business community. Visitors to the event were invited to evaluate vendors based on marketing appeal, customer service and other attributes, providing valuable feedback to the business owners and an opportunity to win door prizes valued up to $250 each. Participants were also invited to take advantage of educational seminars throughout the evening. One not-to-be missed event was the Young Entrepreneur Contest. Students as young as sixth grade confidently walked to the podium and shared their business plans with an audience of expectant parents, and encouraging supporters. Sponsors of the Small Business Expo included York Technical College's Entrepreneur Network, York County Regional Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Council, and Citi Foundation. Western Associates' Neat-Stuff-U and Founders Federal Credit Union donated customized bags for attendees. Many thanks to all those who donated door prizes and contributed to a successful event!

 
February 17th 2009, "Entrepreneurship as a Life Idea - Becoming CEO of your Own Life"
Presented by: Ben Casnocha

Over ninety local business owners, potential entrepreneurs and students listened to lessons learned by a twenty-year old self-made entrepreneur. At the February meeting of the local Entrepreneurial Network, sponsored by York Technical Center and Citi Foundation, guest speaker Ben Casnocha, author of My Startup Life, introduced himself as an entrepreneur since birth.  From learning to repair computers in sixth grade to starting an e-government technology firm at the age of fourteen, this self-styled Silicon Valley success generously shared his insights and missteps with the diverse audience gathered at the Baxter Hood Center in Rock Hill.

November 18th 2008, A Healthy Bottom Line
Speakers:  Bernie Ackerman, with Bernard N. Ackerman CPA, PA; Al Poston with Faulkenberry and Poston CPA, PA; and Allison Ford with Burkett, Burkett and Burkett, CPAs, PA
Accounting professionals discussed various aspects of starting, running and selling a business.  Topics covered were start-up expenditures, office in the home, ordinary versus capital gains taxes, small business accounting systems, independent contractor versus employee, hobby versus business rules, travel and entertainment expenditures and much more.

September 16th 2008, Marketing Tips for Entrepreneurs
Speakers: Jason Broadwater, RevenFlo, Tamara LaValla, LaValla & Maddox Art + Design and Bill Henson, owner and publisher of YC Magazine.
To view video of the presentation, click HERE.

 

June 10th 2008, Legal Issues in Small Business
Speakers: Bob Breakfield, Alston DeVenny and Don Harper

 

February 26th 2008, Internet Marketing
Speaker: Dan Feldstein, Chief Marketing Officer, Red Ventures, Inc.

 

November 27th 2007, How Small Business Owners attract Investors
Speaker: Bill Payne, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Kauffman Foundation and Angel Investor with Vegas Valley Angels

 

Online Course Offerings - offered through our partners Ed2Go and Gatlin Education

ED2GO
We offer online business/computer courses through our partner, ed2go. Below are just a few of the classes we offer. Click on a course title for more information. To see all of our online course offerings through Ed2Go please visit
www.ed2go.com/yorktech.

Creating a Successful Business Plan: Turn your business ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success.

Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business: An experienced entrepreneur teaches you how to develop the motivation, discipline, and creativity to quit your job and be your own boss.

Marketing your Business on the Internet: Find out how you can affordably market your business on the Internet from an e-commerce expert. You'll even learn several low-cost promotion strategies that you can use to drive visitors to your site.

GATLIN EDUCATION
Check out our diverse menu of courses to accelerate your current career or start a new one! Below are just a few of the classes we offer. Click on course title for more information. To see all of our online course offerings through Gatlin Education please visit www.gatlineducation.com


Certified Bookkeeper
Certified Wedding Planner
Pay Per Click Marketing
Project Management
Travel Agent

We are a Resource Partner of the BizHub Network, a non-profit organization that serves entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Charlotte Region.
Call 704-330-OPEN or visit www.bizhub.org to learn about the resources available