Tri-County Tech Offers Complimentary
Training to Express Appreciation to Industry

CONTACT: NEIL LARK, EXT. 2208

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8/31/2000
(By Lisa Garrett)

PENDLETON --- Tri-County Technical College will present five days of training seminars -- free of charge -- during S.C. Industry Appreciation Week (September 18 - 22) as an expression of appreciation to industry for its support. The theme for this year's observance is "South Carolina: Capturing Success Over and Over."

"In appreciation of our business and industrial partnerships, for the fourth consecutive year we will present a week full of networking opportunities and information to benefit our valued industrial partners," said Neil Lark, dean of the College's Continuing Education Division. "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.

"Tri-County works daily with industry. They are our customers, and we appreciate them. We are offering, free of charge, what we do best -- training. It's our mission. This complimentary training is the best expression of our appreciation," said Mr. Lark.

"Last year was a great success -- we had hundreds of individuals attend these seminars," said Mr. Lark. "We 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."

"In response to specific requests, this year evening seminars will be offered for those associates whose work prohibits them from attending during the day," he said.

Tri-County Tech faculty, as well as consultants from throughout the Southeast will teach this year's seminars. Courses will range from Lean Manufacturing to technical training, such as maintenance troubleshooting skills.

Mr. Lark urges industry representatives to register early for the classes they plan to attend. Seating capacity will be limited. If companies would like more than one person to attend a session, inform when you call. Registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

Program Agenda
September 18

8 a.m. - noon
Employing and Retaining a Skilled Workforce, by Melvin Watson.

E-Commerce – The Business of Today, by Brian Swords.

An Overview of Alzheimer's Disease, by Susan Grant.

1 - 5 p.m.
Communicating Through Geometrics, Kathi Christy.

E-Commerce – The Business of Today, by Brian Swords
6 – 9 p.m.
Shop Tool and Safety, by Charles Walton

Where Do We Go from Here?, By Neal Williams

6 – 10 p.m.
CPR and First Aid, Part 1 of 2, by Nancy Darnell.

September 19
8 a.m. - noon
Lean Manufacturing User's Group, by Karen Shobe

Industrial PLC Training, by Bill Spears

1 - 5 p.m.
CPR and First Aid, Part 2 of 2, by Nancy Darnell

o E-Commerce: The Business of Today, by Brian Swords

6 – 9 p.m.
Powered Industrial Truck, Train-the-Trainer, by Charles Walton

Essential Skills for Automation Professionals, by Daniel Sandoval of Festo Corp.

Business Success Strategies for the New Millennium, by Mike Webber.

September 20
8 a.m. - noon
MRO Inventory Organizing and Bar Coding, by Frank Murphy of Inventory Management Services, Inc.

Successful Businesses: Their Cure and Prevention, by Neal Williams

E-Commerce: The Business of Today, by Brian Swords

1 – 5 p.m.
Workplace Violence, by Tony Trout

Commercial Interior Design, by Wanda Morgan

Employing and Retaining a Skilled Workforce, by Melvin Watson

6 - 9 p.m.
Economics and You, by Don Reid

Powered Industrial Truck: Train-the-Trainer, by Charles Walton

MRO Inventory Organizing and Bar Coding, by Frank Murphy

September 21
8 a.m. – 10 and 10 a.m. - noon
Bloodborne Pathogens, by Nancy Darnell

8 – 11 a.m.
Labor Law Update for Managers and Supervisors, by Andy Satterfield of Haynsworth, Baldwin, Johnson, and Greaves, LLC

8 a.m. – noon
Outdoor Team Activities, by Ron Humphries
1 – 5 p.m.
Resolving Issues that Impact the Customer, by Karen Shobe,

6 – 9 p.m.

Powered Industrial Trucks, Train-the-Trainer, by Charles Walton

Employing and Retaining a Skilled Workforce, by Melvin Watson

E-Commerce: The Business of Today, by Brian Swords

September 22
8 a.m. - noon
Essential Skills for Automation Professionals: Maximizing Your Training Dollars, by Daniel Sandoval

9 a.m. – noon

Enterprise Zone: Compliance and Reporting, by the Department of Commerce
1 – 5 p.m.
E-Commerce The Business of Today, by Brian Swords

Ethics in Business, by Mike Galloway

For more information, contact Neil Lark, Ext. 2208, at one of these numbers: Anderson County, 225-2250; Oconee County -- 882-4412; Pickens County -- 859-7033; or Clemson/Anderson/Pendleton -- 646-8361.
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