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📊 Excel Skills Are No Longer Just for Accountants.From tracking inventory and budgets to organizing schedules, analyzing...
09/30/2026

📊 Excel Skills Are No Longer Just for Accountants.

From tracking inventory and budgets to organizing schedules, analyzing data, and creating reports, Microsoft Excel is one of the most valuable workplace tools across nearly every industry.

Yet many professionals are still relying on handwritten notes, calculators, or spreadsheets they don't fully understand.

If you've ever thought: 🤔 "I should really learn Excel..."

This class is for you.

Our Introduction to Microsoft Excel course is designed for beginners who want to build confidence and develop practical spreadsheet skills they can use immediately at work or at home.

✅ Create and edit spreadsheets
✅ Enter and organize data
✅ Format worksheets professionally
✅ Adjust rows and columns with ease
✅ Use AutoFill to save time
✅ Prepare worksheets for printing and sharing

Whether you're in manufacturing, healthcare, education, business, government, or simply looking to improve your technology skills, Excel proficiency can help you work smarter and more efficiently.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel
📅 October 13, 2026
🕧 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
📍 ECC Business & Industry Center, Union, MO
💲 $150 per person

Don't let spreadsheets intimidate you. Learn the fundamentals and gain a skill employers value in every industry.
https://www.eastcentral.edu/cwd/class/introduction-to-microsoft-excel/

📬 Is Your Outlook Running You... or Are You Running Outlook?If your workday starts with 200 unread emails, calendar remi...
09/29/2026

📬 Is Your Outlook Running You... or Are You Running Outlook?

If your workday starts with 200 unread emails, calendar reminders popping up everywhere, and searching endlessly for that one message you know you saw last week, it may be time for an Outlook upgrade.

Microsoft Outlook is much more than an email program. When used effectively, it can become your personal productivity hub, helping you stay organized, communicate efficiently, and manage your day with less stress.

✅ Organize and prioritize emails
✅ Create professional signatures and manage attachments
✅ Build contacts and contact groups
✅ Schedule meetings and appointments with confidence
✅ Manage tasks and deadlines in one place
✅ Use folders, rules, and Quick Steps to save time
✅ Find what you need quickly with Outlook search tools

Whether you're an administrative professional, manager, office employee, educator, business owner, or simply looking to improve your workplace technology skills, Outlook proficiency is a valuable skill in today's digital workplace.

Microsoft Outlook Basics

📅 October 13, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 ECC Business & Industry Center, Union, MO
💲 $150 per person

Spend less time searching for emails and more time getting things done.
https://www.eastcentral.edu/cwd/class/microsoft-outlook/

AI Isn't the Future. It's Already Here.The professionals who learn how to use AI effectively today will have a significa...
09/28/2026

AI Isn't the Future. It's Already Here.

The professionals who learn how to use AI effectively today will have a significant advantage tomorrow.

Whether you're drafting emails, analyzing data, creating content, streamlining workflows, researching information, or improving productivity, AI is rapidly changing how work gets done across every industry.

The question is no longer:

❓ "Should I use AI?"

The question is:

✅ "Am I using AI to its full potential?"

Our Next Level AI course is designed for professionals who are ready to move beyond the basics and learn practical ways to leverage AI in the workplace.

✅Work smarter, not harder
✅Save time on repetitive tasks
✅Improve communication and content creation
✅Boost productivity and efficiency
✅Learn real-world AI applications you can use immediately

Whether you work in manufacturing, healthcare, education, business, government, or nonprofit organizations, AI skills are quickly becoming one of the most valuable tools in the modern workplace.

AI Mindset & Microsoft Copilot 2.0: AI in Action

📅 October 8, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 ECC Business & Industry Center, Union, MO
💲 $300 per person

Don't get left wondering how everyone else is getting more done in less time. Learn how to make AI your new workplace assistant.
https://www.eastcentral.edu/cwd/class/ai-mindset-microsoft-copilot-2-0-ai-in-action/

⚖️ Think Employment Law Only Matters for Large Companies? Think Again.Whether you have 5 employees or 500, one managemen...
09/24/2026

⚖️ Think Employment Law Only Matters for Large Companies? Think Again.

Whether you have 5 employees or 500, one management decision can have legal consequences.

A missed payroll issue. An inconsistent disciplinary action. A misunderstanding of leave policies. A comment that could be perceived as discrimination.

Today's managers are expected to navigate an increasingly complex workplace while balancing productivity, compliance, and employee relations.

That's why businesses of all sizes and industries can benefit from a solid understanding of employment law.

✅ Manufacturing
✅ Healthcare
✅ Education
✅ Construction
✅ Retail
✅ Professional Services
✅ Nonprofits
✅ Family-Owned Businesses

If you manage people, employment law impacts you.

Join us for Employment Law for Managers, a practical training designed to help supervisors, managers, HR professionals, business owners, and team leaders confidently handle workplace situations while reducing organizational risk.

Topics include:
✔ At-Will Employment
✔ Anti-Discrimination Laws
✔ FLSA Wage & Hour Requirements
✔ FMLA Basics
✔ Workplace Safety Responsibilities
✔ Employee Benefits & Privacy Laws
✔ Legal Compliance Best Practices

Investing in management training today can help prevent costly mistakes tomorrow.

📅 October 7 & 14, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 ECC Business & Industry Center, Union, MO
💲 $500 per person

Strong managers build strong workplaces. Give your leaders the knowledge and confidence they need to make informed decisions and support a fair, compliant, and productive work environment.
https://www.eastcentral.edu/cwd/class/employment-law-for-managers/

Tired of meetings about meetings?If your next meeting could've been an email about a meeting that should've been a conve...
09/23/2026

Tired of meetings about meetings?
If your next meeting could've been an email about a meeting that should've been a conversation... it might be time for a reset.
Great meetings foster open communication, solve problems, and respect everyone's time. Make them purposeful, not just calendar decorations. ✅

Ever sent an email that started with:"Hey..." "Per my last email..." 😬 "URGENT!!!!!" 🚨 Or the classic... "See attached."...
09/23/2026

Ever sent an email that started with:

"Hey..."
"Per my last email..." 😬
"URGENT!!!!!" 🚨
Or the classic... "See attached." (with no attachment)

You're not alone.

In today's workplace, a well-written email can save time, prevent confusion, and keep projects moving. A poorly written one can create misunderstandings, endless reply-all chains, and a trip to your manager's office.

Whether you're new to the workforce or have been sending emails since dial-up internet, professional communication matters more than ever.

✅ Learn when to email vs. pick up the phone
✅ Write clear, professional messages that get results
✅ Improve grammar, punctuation, and workplace vocabulary
✅ Avoid common email mistakes that make coworkers cringe
✅ Increase confidence in your written communication

Stop wondering if your email sounds professional and start knowing it does.

Professional Email Communication

📅 October 5, 2026
🕛 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
📍 ECC Business & Industry Center, Union, MO
💲 $75 per person

Because not every email needs to end with: "Sorry for the confusion..." 😅
https://www.eastcentral.edu/cwd/class/email-etiquette/

💻 In Today's World, Computer Skills Aren't Optional... They're Essential.Whether you're applying for a job, communicatin...
09/22/2026

💻 In Today's World, Computer Skills Aren't Optional... They're Essential.

Whether you're applying for a job, communicating with coworkers, accessing benefits, completing training, or simply managing daily life, technology is everywhere.

Yet many adults still lack confidence using computers, navigating online systems, managing files, sending emails, or protecting themselves from online scams.

📈 Employers across every industry expect basic digital skills. From manufacturing and healthcare to education and office environments, computer literacy has become a foundational workplace skill.

Our Computer Basics course is designed to help individuals build confidence and develop practical skills they can use immediately at work, at home, and in their communities.

✅ Learn computer fundamentals
✅ Create and manage files
✅ Use word processing applications
✅ Navigate the internet safely
✅ Send and manage email
✅ Build confidence with technology

Whether you're entering the workforce, changing careers, supporting your education, or simply wanting to keep up in an increasingly digital world, this course provides the foundation you need to succeed.

📅 October 5 & 6, 2026
🕗 8:00 a.m. - Noon
📍 ECC Business & Industry Center, Union, MO
💲 Only $100 per person

Technology isn't slowing down. Take the first step toward greater confidence, independence, and career opportunities today.
https://www.eastcentral.edu/cwd/class/computer-basics/

Since our campus cafeteria received a makeover, this is my new favorite lunch spot. Tasty food and a great view all year...
09/21/2026

Since our campus cafeteria received a makeover, this is my new favorite lunch spot. Tasty food and a great view all year round to just step away from the office for a little while. It's important to have these places and spaces in the work day. A place to enjoy, take a breather, and relax.

As a business, ECC has made sure to develop spaces with students and employees in mind.

What has your company implemented that allows you a few moments of reprieve?
Or what best practices/suggestions could you provide a company wanting to enhance a space?

Protect Your People. Reduce Risk. Strengthen Compliance.In manufacturing, one safety incident can lead to serious injuri...
09/21/2026

Protect Your People. Reduce Risk. Strengthen Compliance.

In manufacturing, one safety incident can lead to serious injuries, lost productivity, OSHA citations, and increased costs. Investing in OSHA training helps employees recognize hazards before incidents occur and gives them the knowledge to work safely and confidently every day.

✅ Improve hazard recognition and prevention
✅ Reinforce a culture of workplace safety
✅ Reduce the risk of injuries and costly downtime
✅ Support OSHA compliance efforts
✅ Equip employees to identify, avoid, control, and report common workplace hazards

Join East Central College for OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training, designed for entry-level workers, supervisors, and safety committee members.

📅 October 1 & 2, 2026
🕗 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
📍 ECC Business & Industry Center, Union, MO
💲 $350 per person

A safer workforce is a stronger workforce. Invest in your employees and help create a safer, more productive workplace.
https://www.eastcentral.edu/cwd/class/osha-10-general-industry/

09/21/2026

Great teams like Hyak Motorsports and Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. NASCAR pit crew, know their role, trusts the person beside them, and understands that every contribution matters.

At ECC's Center for Workforce Development, we get to help companies build those teams through training, leadership development, and workforce partnerships like Clemco Industries Corp.

No one wins a race alone!

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42 Prairie Dell Plaza
Union, MO
63084

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8am - 9:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+16366495803

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