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Training & Professional Development

CONNECT! provides solutions for all your training and professional development needs. Our programs provide access to the latest skills and knowledge required to keep your employees and your business current and competitive. Let us assist you with:

  • Customized on-site training programs to increase productivity, improve quality and respond to evolving technologies

    CONNECT! can link you with customized training in leading-edge and basic manufacturing techniques and to technical assistance to give your Silicon Valley firm a competitive edge.

  • English proficiency programs designed for you to build the communication skills used in your business

    Do you have employees who would benefit from classes to improve their English? Consider offering an ESL class at your work site. CONNECT! can help you access trainers and programs that will improve your employees communication skills.

  • Leadership training including team facilitation, communicating, organizational management and problem solving

    Access training programs to give your work teams the skills to build collaboration, manage interpersonal issues, get to the heart of complex problems, and achieve business goals.

  • Project management training for a foundation in the best practices for successful product development

    Ensure that employees responsible for managing your projects are well versed in all aspects of quality management including planning, scheduling, defining roles and responsibilities, and communicating with their teams to successfully guide projects to completion.

  • Career advising, career assessment services and executive coaching

    Provide your employees with professional assistance to develop their career paths and management skills as they grow with your company.

  • Certificate programs in a wide range of business and technical areas including:

    Allied Health Occupations
    Biosciences
    Business Administration
    Databases and Software
    Environmental Health and Safety
    Graphic Design
    Interior Design
    Hardware Design
    Human Resources
    Network Security
    Project Management
    Real Estate

  • HR compliance, audit and certification

    Access consultants who are subject-matter experts and PHR and SPHR certified to help you with projects such as compliance audits, developing or updating an employee handbook, or compensation reviews. CONNECT! offers customized outsourced solutions for all of your Human Resource needs.

  • Harassment prevention training

    California Law AB 1825 requires any employer with 50 or more employees to provide at least two hours of interactive training on sexual harassment, including discrimination and retaliation, to all supervisory employees. Policy statements and handbooks are not enough.

 

Our training programs provide access to the latest skills and knowledge required to keep your employees and business current and competitive.
 

Whether you're starting a business, growing a business, or closing a business, CONNECT! Business Services can link you to the services you need.