Tri-County to Offer Free Training Seminars September 21 - 23

CONTACT: JOHN BENSON, 646-1717

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8/18/2004

PENDLETON-- Tri-County Technical College will present three days of training seminars-free of charge-during S.C. Industry Appreciation Week (September 21 - 23) as an expression of appreciation to industry for its support.

"To show our appreciation for our business and industry partners, the World Class Training Center will present these informative seminars at no cost," said John Benson, director of the World Class Training Center. "It's our way of saying thank you to industry for locating here and providing employment for the citizens of Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties," he added.

Seminar topics will range from industrial maintenance to interpersonal skills to quality improvement and would be of interest to shop floor associates and supervisors and managers. Seminars will be taught by the experienced industrial trainers of the World Class Training Center staff.

Seminar Schedule: Tuesday, September 21
9 a.m. - noon
Root Cause Analysis
Introduction to Inventing and Manufacturing

1 - 4 p.m.
Kepner Tregoe
APQP/FMEA/Corrective Action-Major Segments of the APQP Process

6 - 9 -.p.m. Kepner Tregoe

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Supervising Spanish-Speaking Employees (first of three parts)

Wednesday, September 22

9 a.m. - noon
DC Motors Lab
Kepner Tregoe

2:30 - 4 p.m.
Dealing with People Who Drive You Crazy

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Supervising Spanish-Speaking Employees (second of three parts)

Thursday, September 23
9 a.m. - noon

CPR-Adult
Outdoor Team Activities

9 - 11 a.m.
Thinking Wisely: Effective Use of Critical Thinking Skills

1 - 4 p.m.
First Aid-Adult
Basic Shaft Alignment
Outdoor Team Activities

2:30 - 4 p.m.
Dealing with People Who Drive You Crazy

6 - 9 p.m.
Creating Proactive Customer Relations
Introduction to Inventing and Manufacturing

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Supervising Spanish-Speaking Employees (last of three parts)

"In past years, we've received positive comments about the seminars which deal with timely topics that are pertinent to the associates' jobs and responsibilities. By working with industry, we learn what their challenges are, and we offer seminars to coincide with their requests and needs," added Benson.

He urges industry representatives to register early for the seminars. For additional information or to register, contact Catherine Vinson at (864) 646-1720 or cvinson@tctc.edu. -30- .