GRANT-SUPPORTED TRAINING

Workforce Development at CCM offers grant-supported training for New Jersey employees in the areas of Business skills, Technology skills, and Manufacturing-related skills. This program is made possible through a grant from the NJ Department of Labor.  Visit this page regularly as trainings will be released by the month.

If you work for a New Jersey non-governmental business, these classes are grant-supported, and therefore, of no cost to you. See your Human Resources department for an EIN/Tax ID number. (If you do not qualify for free training, but wish to enroll as a paying student, please contact us for alternate registration instructions.)

For all questions, give us a call at 973-328-5188 or email cbt@ccm.edu

Register for your Grant Supported Training one month at a time.  You will not be able to adjust your classes on your own once they are submitted. If you make a mistake or need assistance you can reach out to cbt@ccm.edu or call 973-328-5188. Please remember that once registered, attendance is mandatory at all meetings of a class, as a condition of the grant. Plan ahead and be sure to mark your calendar!

IMPORTANT: Once you’ve created an account, keep your username and password. You will need this information to register for future classes. Add wfd@ccm.edu and cbt@ccm.edu to your safe senders so that our emails regarding your registration and class Zoom link get delivered to your inbox and are not sent to your spam folder.

SPECIAL OFFERINGExcel Functions class on June 28 & 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

PREREQUISITE:  Must have knowledge of Excel Intermediate or equivalent.

This course is designed for participants who have a basic knowledge of Excel functions and want to discover how advanced functions can help save time at work. Learn how to analyze data using advanced formula skills by focusing on functions from various categories within the function library. Also learn how to create conditional formatting rules using formulas, perform complex calculations using Array formulas and create customized lists using data validation.

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Supporting Employees' Emotional Well-Being - June 13 & 15, 6-9 p.m.

Employee well-being is a valuable asset. Workplaces that prioritize well-being have better engagement, lower absenteeism and higher productivity and morale. Employee well-being relates to all aspects of work life including their job, relationships with colleagues, expectations and work culture. Participants will:

• Discuss methods of promoting employee well-being

• Explore five types of employee well-being

• Learn ways to normalize these issues and use of resources

• Consider ways to reduce workplace stressors

• Explore tools that managers can implement for employee well-being

INSTRUCTOR: Georgann Occhipinti, MA

Tues & Thurs, June 13 & 15,  6-9 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6


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PowerPoint Introduction - July 10 & 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

PREREQUISITE: Working knowledge of computers.

Presentations can sometimes be monotonous, but with Microsoft PowerPoint you can learn to make them compelling. Master the basic features and functions of Microsoft PowerPoint, a powerful presentation tool. Perform advanced text editing, add and create graphics, modify objects and animate presentations.

INSTRUCTOR: Rreze Zejnullahi-Berisha, MA

Mon & Wed, July 10 & 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Remote-Live

2 sessions: 4 hrs, CEU 0.4

Self Advocacy and Negotiation - July 10 & 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Self-Advocacy is the ability to advocate on your own behalf and represent your interests. This program provides skills to effectively negotiate and enhance self-advocacy in order to achieve goals. These techniques can be applied to a wide variety of situations in the workplace. Participants will:

  • Learn the principles of self-advocacy
  • Explore the fundamentals of negotiating
  • Understand ways to develop assertive communication
  • Discuss ways to overcome challenges
  • Incorporate self-advocacy in negotiations

INSTRUCTOR: Georgann Occhipinti, MA

Mon & Wed, July 10 & 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Remote-Live

2 sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6

Excel Pivot Tables and Beyond - July 11 & 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

PREREQUISITE:  Must have knowledge of Excel Intermediate or equivalent.

Advances in technology have made it possible to store ever increasing amounts of data. Along with this, the need to analyze that data and gain actionable insight is greater than ever. You already have experience working with Excel and creating basic PivotTables to summarize data. But, Excel is capable of doing much more. Being able to harness the power of advanced PivotTable features and create PivotCharts will help you to gain a competitive edge. You will not only be able to summarize data for you to analyze, but also organize the data in a way that can be meaningfully presented to others. This leads to data-driven business decisions that have a better chance for success for everyone involved.

INSTRUCTOR: Meghan Burgin

Tues & Thurs, July 11 & 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Remote-Live

2 sessions: 8 hrs, CEU 0.8

Excel for Beginners - July 11, 13, 18 & 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

PREREQUISITE: Solid comfort level using a computer.

An introduction to Microsoft Excel basics including: creating spreadsheets, formulas, functions, text, formatting, printing and quick charts. At the completion of the course, you will be able to perform basic Excel skills such as modifying an existing worksheet, building worksheets, copying and moving cells and much more. 

INSTRUCTOR: Michael Muller, CPA, CMA

Tues & Thurs, July 11, 13, 18 & 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Remote-Live

4 sessions: 8 hrs, CEU 0.8

Excel Intermediate - July 11, 13, 18 & 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

PREREQUISITE:  Must have knowledge of Excel for Beginners or equivalent.

This course will continue with Microsoft Excel topics includ­ing: Functions, Formula auditing group, Named Ranges, Database functionality, Freeze Panes, Page Break Preview, Data Validation, Filtering, Tables, a quick intro to Pivot Tables and more.

INSTRUCTOR: Lakeisha Garrett, MBA

Tues & Thurs, July 11, 13, 18 & 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Remote-Live

4 sessions: 8 hrs, CEU 0.8

Spanish in the Workplace - July 11, 13, 18 & 20, 2-5 p.m.

This course is designed for English-speaking professionals who understand and speak very little or no Spanish, and are interested in learning basic workplace vocabulary, Spanish grammar, conversational expressions, questions and commands. Join this language learning experience tailored to the workplace. Whether you need to learn Spanish to better assist your clients, communicate with co-workers, or connect with new customers or speak with vendors, you can get valuable Spanish language skills to convey your message more simply, clearly and easily.

INSTRUCTOR: Mario Benitez

Tues & Thurs, July 11, 13, 18 & 20, 2-5 p.m.

Remote-Live

4 sessions: 12 hrs, CEU 1.2

PowerPoint Advanced - July 17 & 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Advanced Design Skills to Create Cutting-Edge Presentations

PREREQUISITE: Working knowledge of PowerPoint.

This course is for those who already know how to create a PowerPoint presentation, but want to learn more advanced functions that make a presentation sensational. Capture your audience with easy-to-use, impressive and powerful PowerPoint features most people don’t know about. Keep your audience’s attention with engaging messages and graphics that communicate a clear message. Have your charts build themselves before your viewers’ eyes. 

INSTRUCTOR: Rreze Zejnullahi-Berisha, MA

Mon & Wed, July 17 & 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Remote-Live

2 sessions: 4 hrs, CEU 0.4

Understanding and Leveraging your Leadership Style - July 17 & 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Every leader has a natural leadership style that draws on their personality, strengths and communication style. Knowing your style is important to your success. It enables you to leverage your talent. Leaders must adapt and understand how to work with a variety of individuals.

Participants will:

  • Explore different leadership styles
  • Identify strengths and development needs
  • Discuss Situational Leadership strategies
  • Understand how personality impacts leadership approach
  • Create a ‘Leveraging Your Leadership Style’ strategy

INSTRUCTOR:  Georgann Occhipinti, MA

Mon & Tues, July 17 & 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Remote-Live

2 sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6

Excel for Beginners - July 17, 19, 24 & 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

PREREQUISITE: Solid comfort level using a computer.

An introduction to Microsoft Excel basics including: creating spreadsheets, formulas, functions, text, formatting, printing and quick charts. At the completion of the course, you will be able to perform basic Excel skills such as modifying an existing worksheet, building worksheets, copying and moving cells and much more. 

INSTRUCTOR: Lorie Pezzuti, BA

Mon & Wed, July 17 & 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Remote-Live

2 sessions: 8 hrs, CEU 0.8

Exploring and Understanding how to use Microsoft SharePoint - July 18 & 20, 4-7 p.m.

PREREQUISITE: Working knowledge of Windows 10 and Internet browsers.

Microsoft SharePoint is an online collaboration tool that is prominent for businesses and organizations. At the end of this course, users will be able to navigate, update and search SharePoint documents, lists and libraries. Students will learn how to update their SharePoint profile, use SharePoint with Microsoft Office, and access SharePoint from mobile devices. This workshop is highly interactive and provides numerous hands-on opportunities for participants to practice skills learned as well as learn many SharePoint best practices.

INSTRUCTOR: Patricia Callahan, MBA

Tues & Thurs, July 18 & 20, 4-7 p.m.

Remote-Live

2 sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6

Intro to Project Management - July 18 & 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Today, in addition to the regular duties of your job, you are often expected to take on extra assignments and get that additional job done well, under budget and on time. This workshop is intended to familiarize participants with the basic understanding of project management while introducing some easy-touse tools that can be employed immediately to help you and your team complete projects on time, within budget while meeting quality specifications and stakeholder expectations. Participants will be introduced to the five essential Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) principles, project management process groups and learn about the essential activities that must be performed in each process group.

INSTRUCTOR: Tom Schnipp, MEd, PMP, CSM

Tues & Thurs, July 18 & 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Remote-Live

2 sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6

Powerful, Purposeful Public Speaking - July 18 & 20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Did you know that public speaking is one of the most common phobias? Even those who aren’t necessarily afraid to speak publicly likely have aspects of their presentation skills that they would like to improve. In this class, learn to use public speaking as a valuable communication channel, tips for calming those inevitable jitters, and the essential ingredients for preparing and delivering a memorable, compelling speech to achieve desired audience impact. Participants will learn about speaking effectively in job interviews, how to develop and ‘elevator pitch’ and other scenarios. All will have the opportunity to practice their skills in a welcoming, encouraging environment.

INSTRUCTOR: Christy Bouziotis, Ph.D., M.A., CPRW

Tues & Thurs, July 18 & 20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Remote-Live

2 sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6

Networking for Success as a Nonprofit Leader - July 19 & 26, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

This course is for nonprofit leaders looking to enhance their networking skills. Learn how to tap into your current network to gain successful results towards your organization’s mission and individual results as a nonprofit leader. Learn key takeaways that will assist you in expansion of your network and the art of establishing new connections. In this course, participants will:

  • Have an opportunity to make connections and establish rapport with nonprofit professionals
  • Identify potential ways to work together
  • Participate in a panel discussion with nonprofit leaders who will share how they grew both their careers and partnerships. Learn about their successes along the way and the challenges they overcame.

Do you have a question you would like to ask the panelists? Submit your questions during the registration process.

INSTRUCTOR: Lauren R. Swern, BA

Wed, July 19 & 26, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Remote-Live

2 sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6

Writing for Results at Work: Business Writing Essentials - July 24 & 26, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Across all fields, industries, and workplace settings, the ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, managers, and subordinates is a critical skill. While writing isn’t necessarily everyone’s favorite task, those who do it well definitely stand out. In this class, you will learn strategies and tips for producing clear, concise business communication to not only inform but also to drive your audience to desired action.  Specific topics to be covered include:

  • The basics of structuring business communication.
  • How business communication differs from other forms of communication.
  • Email etiquette and approaches to achieve desired results.
  • Tailoring your writing to a specific audience.
  • Common grammatical, punctuation, and usage errors to watch for and avoid.
  • How to apply strategies to specific channels, including emails, instructions and business reports.
  • Strategies for communicating certain topics, including praise, discipline and change.

INSTRUCTOR: Christy Bouziotis, Ph.D., M.A., CPRW

Mon & Wed, July 24 & 26, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Remote-Live

2 sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6

SharePoint for Office 365, Site Owner Training - July 25, 27, Aug 1 & 3, 4-6 p.m.

PREREQUISITE: Each student must be familiar with SharePoint and pass the Pre-test assessment measuring introductory SharePoint skills.

This course is an overview of SharePoint Site Owner roles and responsibilities. Students who attend and complete the course will be able to accomplish Owner tasks in SharePoint, such as:

  • Understand how to choose a Modern Site template
  • Create and modify site Home page
  • Manage permissions and permission levels
  • Create and configure libraries and lists
  • Work with and create list/library views
  • Add and configure sub sites

INSTRUCTOR: Patricia Callahan, MBA

Tues & Thurs, July 25, 27, Aug 1 & 3 & 20, 4-6 p.m.

Remote-Live

2 sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6

The Basics of Agile Project Management - July 25 & 27, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Learn the latest techniques to manage project development and implementation through the methodology of the 12 Agile Principles. Learn how to create the Agile environment and how to participate in, assign and manage the roles of the Agile team. You will come to appreciate important techniques for the timely management of scope, time, cost, quality and risk.

INSTRUCTOR: Tom Schnipp, MEd, PMP, CSM

Tues & Thurs, July 25 & 27, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Remote-Live

2 sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6

Women in Leadership - July 26 & 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Women face unique challenges in the workplace, but they also add unique value and perspective. They improve communications dynamics and reinvigorate companies in ways that make them more competitive. Research shows companies with a critical mass of top-team gender diversity enjoy significantly better financial performance. This interactive session will enhance women’s leadership behaviors. Participants will leave with new ideas, skills, confidence and fresh perspectives to add more value to their organization.

Participants will:

  • Build awareness of decision-making biases
  • Learn how to create high-performing teams
  • Negotiate win-win outcomes
  • Manage crises
  • Drive innovation
  • Create an authentic leadership style

INSTRUCTOR: Georgann Occhipinti, MA

Wed & Thurs, July 26 & 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Remote-Live

2 sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6

Advanced Business Writing for Impact - July 31 & Aug 2, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Are you comfortable with grammar, spelling, punctuation, tone, and tailoring your emails/documents to your audiences? Are you ready to take your writing to the next level? If your answer to these questions is “YES,” then this course is for you. We will focus on identifying techniques to capture and hold your reader’s attention, writing for internal communications, making an impact in the digital world – whether for social media, marketing, blogging, or corporate communications. Attendees will have the opportunity to assess their current writing levels and receive practical feedback. You are invited to have access to or bring a writing sample to class. There will be an assignment to complete between the class sessions.

INSTRUCTOR: Christy Bouziotis, Ph.D., M.A., CPRW

Mon & Wed, July 31 & Aug 2, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Remote-Live

2 sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6


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Excel Advanced - August 1, 3, 8 & 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

PREREQUISITE:  Must have knowledge of Excel Intermediate or equivalent.

Many businesses require individuals to possess advanced Excel skills. In this course, learn how to use What If Analysis tools such as Scenarios and Solver. Record and run macros, create advanced charts and use complex functions. Learn about Vlookup, Match, Index, Importing/Exporting Data, Analytical Tools, Goal Seek, Scenario, Solver, Running and Recording a Macro, Buttons, Shortcuts, Combo Charts, and more.

INSTRUCTOR:  Lakeisha Garrett, MBA

Tues & Thurs, Aug 1, 3, 8 & 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Remote-Live

4 sessions: 8 hrs, CEU 0.8

Excel Intermediate - August 8, 10, 15 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

PREREQUISITE:  Must have knowledge of Excel for Beginners or equivalent.

This course will continue with Microsoft Excel topics includ­ing: Functions, Formula auditing group, Named Ranges, Database functionality, Freeze Panes, Page Break Preview, Data Validation, Filtering, Tables, a quick intro to Pivot Tables and more.

INSTRUCTOR:  Michael Muller, CPA, CMA

Tues & Thurs, Aug 8, 10, 15 & 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Remote-Live

4 sessions: 8 hrs, CEU 0.8

Supporting Employees' Emotional Well-Being - Aug 8 & 9, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Employee well-being is a valuable asset. Workplaces that prioritize well-being have better engagement, lower absenteeism and higher productivity and morale. Employee well-being relates to all aspects of work life including their job, relationships with colleagues, expectations and work culture. Participants will:

• Discuss methods of promoting employee well-being

• Explore five types of employee well-being

• Learn ways to normalize these issues and use of resources

• Consider ways to reduce workplace stressors

• Explore tools that managers can implement for employee well-being

INSTRUCTOR: Georgann Occhipinti, MA

Tues & Wed, Aug 8 & 9,  11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6

Intro to Microsoft Office and 365 - Aug 8 & 10, 4-7 p.m.

Could you use a basic tutorial on Microsoft tools that are on PCs? This beginner-level course is an introduction to the most popular Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as MS 365, the cloud-based version of the MS Office package. Students with no prior MS Office experience should start with this course and then progress to more in-depth courses.

INSTRUCTOR: Patricia Callahan, MBA

Tues & Thurs, Aug 8 & 10,  4-7 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6

Constructive Feedback in the Workplace - Aug 8 & 10, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Communicating an issue, problem, or potential area for improvement does not have to be a negative experience. In fact, delivered properly, constructive criticism can be a gift, a bridge builder, and an initiator of positive change. This class will provide participants with tips and strategies for providing solution-focused performance feedback, communicating problems, and addressing conflict – both in writing and verbally – that strengthen relationships and benefit business overall.

INSTRUCTOR: Christy Bouziotis, Ph.D., M.A., CPRW

Tues & Thurs, Aug 8 & 10,  9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6

Excel Advanced - August 22, 24, 29 & 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

PREREQUISITE:  Must have knowledge of Excel Intermediate or equivalent.

Many businesses require individuals to possess advanced Excel skills. In this course, learn how to use What If Analysis tools such as Scenarios and Solver. Record and run macros, create advanced charts and use complex functions. Learn about Vlookup, Match, Index, Importing/Exporting Data, Analytical Tools, Goal Seek, Scenario, Solver, Running and Recording a Macro, Buttons, Shortcuts, Combo Charts, and more.

INSTRUCTOR:  Lorie Pezzuti, BA

Tues & Thurs, Aug 22, 24, 29 & 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Remote-Live

4 sessions: 8 hrs, CEU 0.8

Mindfulness to Decrease Workplace Stress - Aug 24 & 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Stress is the brain and body’s response to change, challenge, or demand. It is the body’s natural defense against danger brought on by an event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.  Employees at all levels feel stress. Many people feel that the demands of the workplace combined with the demands of home are overwhelming. Mindfulness is the present-moment awareness that involves monitoring and attending to current experience rather than predicting future events or dwelling on the past. This course explores the causes of stress and focuses on mindfulness as a strategy to address stress. 

Participants will:

  • Understand the potential causes and symptoms of stress
  • Learn techniques for changing situations and actions that can be changed
  • Explore mindfulness and its impact of stress reduction
  • Learn fundamental techniques of mindfulness
  • Create an action plan to help reduce and manage stress

INSTRUCTOR: Georgann Occhipinti, MA

Thurs & Fri, Aug 24 & 25,  11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Remote-live

2 sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6

IMPORTANT:  Once you sign up for a class, your attendance is a mandatory requirement of the grant that makes this program possible.  If you sign up, but don’t show up, for class, we will not receive grant funds. Therefore, only sign up if you are committed to attending. Please be respectful of this policy so that we may continue to offer these training opportunities to others.

CANCELLATION POLICY: If I am unable to attend the class I registered for, I must notify the College in writing to cbt@ccm.edu at no less than three (3) business days prior to the class date to cancel my attendance. I understand that if I do not cancel within this timeframe, my employer will incur a late fee. I understand that I have the option to send an eligible participant to attend the class in my place. I will contact the College at cbt@ccm.edu with the replacement person’s contact information no less than 48 hours before the class date. Please be aware that a business day is considered Monday through Friday. It does not include weekends or holidays.