Connecticut - Training Fund
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Connecticut - Training Fund
F R E E T R A I N I NG FOR E L IG I B L E M E M B E RS C ourse Catalog 2016–2017 Connecticut VÉASE AL DORSO PARA ESPAÑOL Eligibility / Online Courses Online Customer Service class created specifically for building service workers New Courses Customer Service Leadership Skills Security Awareness Eligibility Eligibility for the 32BJ Training Fund is fully detailed in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) available online at training.32bjfunds .com or by calling Member Services at 800-551-32BJ (3225), Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm. Your eligibility depends on the particular collective bargaining agreement or participation agreement covering your employment. Generally, the waiting period for training is 90 days unless otherwise specified in your collective bargaining agreement or participation agreement. If you become ineligible and are out of work for more than 91 days, you may be required to complete the waiting period again. If you are taking a class when you become ineligible you will be allowed to complete your classes for that trimester. If you are participating in a year-long course and you lose eligibility during the second trimester, you may complete the third trimester of that course. However, once you lose eligibility, you may not enroll in any new courses. CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING Participants who take Courses through the 32BJ Training Fund are hardworking people who make a commitment to their personal and professional development. Our Rules & Regulations are distributed at the start of each Course. You are expected not only to read the Rules & Regulations, but also to show your fellow students the respect they deserve by abiding by these rules. ATTENDANCE POLICY Minimum attendance of 80 percent is required. Unfortunately, academic and computer classes that do not have regular attendance of at least eight students may be closed or combined. We will do our best to accommodate all students in another section. Note in certain circumstances your instructor can assign make-up work to improve your attendance rate. COURSE/QUICK COURSE PREREQUISITES Some Courses and Quick Courses require you to complete a prerequisite—a preparatory Course—before you enroll. Some Courses require minimum reading and math skills. Mastery of these skills can be established by presenting a High School Diploma or its equivalent from an English-speaking country, or by passing a standardized test at registration. These prerequisites are noted above the Course description. EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS To inquire about the possible cancellation of classes in the event of a weather emergency or other hazardous conditions, call 203-721-5732. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY The 32BJ Training Fund does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, or religion in the administration of its educational or admission policies. TEST OUT AVAILABLE The 32BJ Training Fund allows members to test out of some prerequisite Courses, where available. This is indicated above the Course descriptions. How to Register Online Courses Not all courses require your presence in a classroom! The classes listed below are available through the 32BJ Training Fund website. First time users are required to have a short in-person or over-the-phone orientation with our communications assistant. Basic computer and internet skills are expected for students taking online classes. Please call us at 888-284-3225 or e-mail us at [email protected] to schedule a time for orientation. Basic Budgeting Basic Principles of Electricity Business Writing Business Writing, Letters, and E-mails Customer Service for Building Service Workers Online Registration 1 Go to training.32bjfunds.com and click “Log in to enroll in classes”. 2 Click on Courses at the top. Enter Course name in enter keyword field (or leave blank). Want to refine your search? You can limit the list of classes you view based on the subject or training location. Click green arrow to search. 3 Click on the Course title. 4 On the Course details page you can find the date and times that work with your schedule. 5 Click the link to request a class. Disaster Preparedness Elder Abuse Awareness English as a Second Language I Fan Safety Hazard Communications High School Equivalency (GED/Test Assessing Secondary Completion [TASC]) Individual Anger Management Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word OSHA 10-Hour Construction Outreach Training OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach Training OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training Presentation Skills Safe Drivers Tools of the Trade Typing Register at training.32bjfunds.com 1 Locations SITE MANAGER: ADRIANA BRACCIOLI [email protected] 203-721-5732 or 888-284-3225 (toll-free) Phone Registration 203-721-5732 or 888-284-3225 (toll-free) Online Registration Log on to training.32bjfunds.com Fall Trimester Registration Tue, Aug 9, 2016–Tue, Sep 6, 2016 Fall Trimester Begins Sat, Sep 17, 2016 Winter Trimester Registration Tue, Nov 15, 2016–Mon, Dec 12, 2016 Winter Trimester Begins Sat, Jan 21, 2017 Spring Trimester Registration Tue, Feb 21, 2017–Wed, Mar 22, 2017 Spring Trimester Begins Sat, Apr 1, 2017 Bridgeport Housatonic Community College 900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT 06604 Metro-North to Bridgeport Station Danbury Hartford Capital Community College 950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 Amtrak to Hartford Station CT Transit 31, 32, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 43, 47, 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, or 69 New Haven Adult Education Center 580 Ella T. Grasso Boulevard, New Haven, CT 06519 Amtrak or Metro-North to New Haven CT Transit J5 and J7 Buses Norwalk Norwalk Community College 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854 Norwalk Wheels Bus 11, 12, or 13 Stamford University of Bridgeport, Stamford Center 5 Riverbend Drive, Stamford, CT 06907 Metro-North New Canaan line to Springdale CT Transit 34 Western Connecticut State University 181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810 Metro-North to Danbury Station High School Equivalency, Stamford, CT 2 Follow us on: facebook.com/32bjtraining @32bjtraining www Courses & Quick Courses About Course Offerings Citizenship Exam: Test Preparation QUICK COURSE/COURSE: VARIOUS LENGTHS Courses take place over an entire trimester, which is 11–16 weeks long. The length is indicated under each Course title and is shown in the following format: COURSE: 11 WEEKS Quick Courses vary in length, ranging from 1-10 sessions. The number and length of sessions are indicated under each Quick Course title and are shown in the following format: QUICK COURSE: TWO 3-HOUR SESSIONS PARTNER: 32BJ LEGAL FUND Courses and Quick Courses are offered at day, evening, and weekend times. Note: Class schedules and locations are now located underneath the Course and Quick Course descriptions. last 2–3 hours and meet once or twice per week. weekday sessions last 2–6 hours and meet once per week. weekend sessions Some schedules have a 30–60 minute meal break included. W www W www W www Key to the Symbols W CERTIFICATION www NEW COURSE ONLINE COURSE ON-SITE AVAILABLE PARTNERSHIP SPANISH AVAILABLE TESTING FEES/THIRD PARTY W Prerequisite: English as a Second Language II or the proven ability to www speak and write English Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Examination. Study U.S. history and government structure, practice the citizenship interview, and review the questions on the newest version of the citizenship exam. Quick Course may include a presentation by the Legal Fund on the immigration process and available funds benefits. All questions concerning Immigration Fees should be directed to the Legal Fund. W W www www Bridgeport: Housatonic Community College Sat, 9–11am Danbury: Western CT State University Sat, 1–3pm Hartford: Capital Community College Sat, 1–3pm Stamford: University of Bridgeport Sat, 1–3pm Computer: Basics/New Users COURSE: 11 WEEKS (Test Out available) Gain knowledge of basic computer skills and terminology, keyboard familiarity, mouse techniques, and navigation in Microsoft Windows. Establish a free e-mail account and browse the Internet, including industry, 32BJ, and Benefit Funds websites, and shop for building supplies online. Learn about online security precautions, avoiding scams, free anti-spyware, and first stage troubleshooting. New Haven: Adult Education Center Sat, 12:30–3:30pm Register at training.32bjfunds.com 3 Courses & Quick Courses Computer: Internet Basics/ Social Media types and data validation. Also available online. For more information, please e-mail [email protected]. COURSE: 11 WEEKS CONNECTICUT Prerequisite: Computer: Basics/ New Users (Test Out available) Learn to use search engines effectively, create accounts, and participate in various social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and blogs. Network and stay connected with coworkers, friends, and family. Understand how to set social media content to allow public or private viewing, learn how to tag, share, comment, and use hashtags. Hartford: Capital Community College Sat, 1–4pm New Haven: Adult Education Center Sat, 12:30–3:30pm Hartford: Capital Community College Sat, 1–4pm New Haven: Adult Education Center Sat, 12:30–3:30pm Norwalk: Norwalk Community College Sat, 1–4pm Computer: Word Processing (MS Word) COURSE: 11 WEEKS www Computer: Slide Presentation (MS Powerpoint) Learn how to create presentations for employers and staff. Create a master slide, insert graphics, audio and video, animate text, and create charts. Also available online. For more information, please e-mail W [email protected]. W www QUICK COURSE: ONE 4-HOUR SESSION W Gain American Heart Association certificawww tion in CPR/Defibrillator. Learn appropriate responses to heart attacks, choking, diabetic shock, and how to stabilize victims until EMS arrives. Norwalk: Norwalk Community College Sat, 1–4pm (Spring) Computer: Spreadsheets (MS Excel) PARTNER: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Prerequisite: Computer: Basics/ New Users (Test Out available) Enter and format data in an online spreadsheet and in Microsoft Excel. Use formulas and templates to create budgets and invoices, and calculate sales tax and mortgage payments. Illustrate data through charts, study list management, absolute cell references, and filtering. Learn about data 4 Follow us on: Hartford: Capital Community College Sat, 1–4pm Norwalk: Norwalk Community College Sat, 1–4pm CPR/AED www COURSE: 11 WEEKS Prerequisite: Computer: Basics/New Users (Test Out available) Learn beginning to intermediate word proW cessing skills using Microsoft Word. Explore the MS Word environment, create a docuwww ment from a template, perform basic formatting, insert graphics, spell-check, andW print. www Also available online. For more information, please e-mail [email protected]. W COURSE: 11 WEEKS W www facebook.com/32bjtraining Hartford: Capital Community College TBD Danbury: Western CT State University Dec 17, Sat, 9am–1pm Stamford: University of Bridgeport May 20, Sat, 8:30am–12:30pm or 1–5pm @32bjtraining W www W www Customer Service W First Aid www QUICK COURSE: ONE 4-HOUR SESSION Learn how to deal effectively with tenants, employers, co-workers, and members of the public. Through discussion and role playing learn about conflict resolution, professional conduct, and communication skills. Also available online. For more information, W please e-mail [email protected]. Learn appropriate responses to heart attacks, choking, diabetic shock, and how to stabilize W victims until EMS arrives. www Danbury: Western CT State University Dec 17, Sat, 1–5pm High School Equivalency (GED) I: Preparation www Bridgeport: Housatonic Community College Mar 25, Sat, 9am–1pm New Haven: Adult Education Center Dec 17, Sat, 9am–1pm W www COURSE: 11 WEEKS English as a Second Language COURSE: VARIOUS Progress from having no English at all to being able to express complex ideas, read, write, and communicate effectively in the workplace. In ESL 1A, learn to say and write numbers and the alphabet along with essential everyday vocabulary and simple sentences. In ESL I, master basic conversation skills, pronunciation and reading and writing of simple work-related sentences. In Level II, further develop conversational and written skills to include the past and future tenses and expand your vocabulary. In Level III acquire the skills to discuss complicated ideas and to read more extended texts. In Level IV, hone your reading, writing, and thinking skills to become ready for the High School Equivalency Preparation Course. See page 1 to learn more about taking this Course online. QUICK COURSE: ONE 4-HOUR SESSION W Improve reading, writing, and math skills as well as scientific and critical thinkingwww to prepare for the High School Equivalency test, including the new TASC and updated GED tests, which now reflect the more comprehensive Common Core State Standards. Also available online. For more information, please e-mail [email protected]. Hartford: Capital Community College Sat, 12–4pm Stamford: University of Bridgeport Sat, 8:30am–12:30pm W www Leadership Skills QUICK COURSE: ONE 4-HOUR SESSION Learn to recognize your personal leadership strengths and discover how to use them most effectively for career advancement. Understand the qualities necessary for effective leadership and learn methods to put them into practice. Stamford: University of Bridgeport Jun 3, Sat, 8:30am–12:30pm Bridgeport: Housatonic Community College Sat, 11am–3pm Danbury: Western CT State University Sat, 9am–1pm Hartford: Capital Community College Sat, 9am–1pm New Haven: Adult Education Center Sat, 8:30am–12:30pm Norwalk: Norwalk Community College Sat, 8:30am–12:30pm Stamford: University of Bridgeport Sat, 8:30am–12:30pm Register at training.32bjfunds.com 5 Courses & Quick Courses W www High School Equivalency, Stamford, CT W Reading & Writing Security Awareness COURSE: 11 WEEKS QUICK COURSE: ONE 3-HOUR SESSION Prerequisite: Ability to speak English fluently or English as a Second Language III Obtain information from the written page and meet basic writing requirements of the workplace. Learn to read instructions and write clearly. Develop the reading level required for industry skills Courses and to enter the High School Equivalency I: (GED/ Test Assessing Secondary Completion [TASC]): Preparation Course. Learn to communicate clearly through the written word, read more efficiently, and write effectively. Communicate effectively with emergency personnel and detect possible safety concerns. Learn general security and terrorism awareness including observation skills, indicators of a terrorist event, tactical communication, and the role of building workers at emergency scenes. Hartford: Capital Community College Sat, 9am–1pm Stamford: University of Bridgeport Sat, 1–5pm 6 Follow us on: facebook.com/32bjtraining Bridgeport: Housatonic Community College Mar 25, Sat, 1–4pm New Haven: Adult Education Center Dec 17, Sat, 1–4pm Stamford: University of Bridgeport Jun 3, Sat, 1–4pm @32bjtraining www ¡Bienvenidos! En línea Clase de Servicio de atención al cliente creada específicamente para trabajadores que prestan servicios a edificios Nuevos cursos Servicio de atención al cliente, Concienciación sobre seguridad, y Habilidades de liderazgo Elegibilidad La elegibilidad para participar en el 32BJ Training Fund está ampliamente detallada en la Descripción abreviada del plan (SPD, por sus siglas en inglés) disponible en línea en training.32bjfunds.com, o si llama al Centro de servicios para afiliados al 800-551-32BJ (3225), de lunes a viernes, de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m. Su elegibilidad depende del acuerdo colectivo de trabajo específico o del acuerdo de participación que cubre su empleo. Generalmente, el periodo de espera es de 90 días, a menos que se especifique otra cosa en su acuerdo colectivo de trabajo o acuerdo de participación. Si pierde su elegibilidad y permanece fuera del trabajo durante más de 91 días, es posible que deba completar el periodo de espera nuevamente. Si está tomando clases y pierde su elegibilidad, se le permitirá completar sus clases durante ese trimestre. CREACIÓN DE UN AMBIENTE PARA EL APRENDIZAJE Los participantes que toman cursos a través del 32BJ Training Fund son personas muy trabajadoras que muestran un gran compromiso con su desarrollo personal y profe- 1 Follow us on: facebook.com/32bjtraining sional. Al inicio de cada curso, se distribuirán las normas y reglamentos. Se espera que no sólo los lea, sino que también les demuestre a sus compañeros de curso el respeto que las normas y reglamentos merecen al cumplirlos. POLÍTICA DE ASISTENCIA Se requiere una asistencia mínima del 80%. Desafortunadamente, es posible que las clases para lograr aptitudes académicas y de computación que no cuenten con una asistencia regular de, al menos, ocho estudiantes se cierren o se combinen. Haremos todo lo posible por acomodar a todos los estudiantes en otra sección. Tenga en cuenta que en ciertas circunstancias, su instructor puede asignar tareas de recuperación para mejorar su tasa de asistencia. REQUISITOS PREVIOS PARA EL CURSO/CURSO RÁPIDO Algunos cursos y cursos rápidos requieren que complete un requisito previo, un curso preparatorio, antes de inscribirse. Algunos cursos requieren habilidades mínimas de lectura y matemáticas. Es posible establecer el dominio de estas habilidades presentando un diploma de secundaria, o su equivalente de un país de habla inglesa, o mediante un examen estandarizado que se administra al momento de inscribirse. Estos requisitos previos se detallan antes de la descripción del curso. CIERRES DEL ESTABLECIMIENTO POR EMERGENCIAS Para preguntar sobre la posible cancelación de clases debido a una emergencia climática u otras condiciones peligrosas, llame al 203721-5732. AVISO DE POLÍTICA NO DISCRIMINATORIA 32BJ Training Fund no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, edad, sexo, orientación sexual, origen nacional, etnia ni religión en la administración de sus políticas educativas o de admisión. EXAMEN DISPONIBLE El 32BJ Training Fund permite a los afiliados realizar un examen para algunos cursos con requisitos previos, donde esté disponible. Esto se indica antes de las descripciones del curso. @32bjtraining W www Cómo inscribirse INFORMACIÓN DE INSCRIPCIÓN Todos los afiliados elegibles tendrán iguales oportunidades para inscribirse en los cursos. La inscripción en cursos con alta demanda se determinará por lotería, y no según un sistema por orden de llegada. Tenga en cuenta que es posible que los cursos se cancelen si la inscripción es menor a la prevista. INSCRIPCIÓN TELEFÓNICA Llame al 203-721-5732 en las fechas de inscripción especificadas en las páginas de las ubicaciones. INSCRIPCIÓN EN LÍNEA Visite training.32bjfunds.com y siga las instrucciones. Anote las fechas de inscripción especificadas en las páginas de las ubicaciones. Tenga en cuenta que algunos cursos en línea requieren una consulta con un miembro del personal. Si pierde las fechas de inscripción, llame al 203-721-5732. Los períodos de inscripción se enumeran en las páginas de las ubicaciones. Diploma de equivalencia de educación secundaria (GED) I: Preparación Examen de Ciudadanía: Preparación para el examen CURSO RÁPIDO/CURSO: 11 SEMANAS O SEIS SESIONES DE 2 HORAS SEGÚN LA UBICACIÓN Requisito previo: Inglés como segundo idioma II o la habilidad comprobada para hablar y escribir en inglés Prepárese para el examen de ciudadanía estadounidense. Estudiará la historia de los Estados Unidos y su estructura gubernamental, practicará la entrevista de ciudadanía y repasará las preguntas de la última versión del examen. El curso rápido incluirá una presentación por parte del Legal Fund sobre el proceso de inmigración y los beneficios del fondo disponibles. Todas las preguntas relacionadas con los Cargos de inmigración deben dirigirse al Legal Fund. SOCIO: 32BJ LEGAL FUND Bridgeport: Housatonic Community College Sábado, de 9 a 11 a. m. Danbury: Western CT State University Sábado, de 1 a 3 p. m. Hartford: Capital Community College Sábado, de 1 a 3 p. m. Stamford: University of Bridgeport Sábado, de 1 a 3 p. m. CURSO: 11 SEMANAS Requisito previo: Puntajes de lectura y matemática de 6.0 en un examen estandarizado Mejore sus habilidades de lectura, escritura y matemática, así como también su pensamiento científico y crítico, para prepararse para el examen de Equivalencia de educación secundaria, que incluye el nuevo examen TASC y el examen actualizado GED, que ahora reflejan los Estándares Estatales Esenciales Comunes, que son más integrales. Hartford: Capital Community College Sábado, de 12 a 4 p. m. Stamford: University of Bridgeport Sábado, de 8:30 a. m. a 12:30 p. m. Inglés como segundo idioma CURSO: VARIOS Pase de no hablar inglés en absoluto a ser capaz de expresar ideas complejas, leer, escribir y comunicarse efectivamente en el lugar de trabajo. En Inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) 1A, aprenda a decir y escribir los números y el abecedario, además de vocabulario y oraciones simples cotidianos y esenciales. En ESL I, domine las habilidades básicas de conversación, pronunciación, lectura y escritura de oraciones simples relacionadas con el trabajo. En el Nivel II, continúe desarrollando habilidades de conversación y escritura para incluir los tiempos pasado y futuro y ampliar su vocabulario. En el Nivel III, adquiera las habilidades para analizar ideas complicadas y para leer textos más extensos. Register at training.32bjfunds.com 2 www ¡Bienvenidos! En el Nivel IV, perfeccione sus habilidades de lectura, escritura y razonamiento para prepararse para el Curso de preparación para el examen de equivalencia de educación secundaria. Bridgeport: Housatonic Community College Sábado, de 11:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m. Danbury: Western CT State University Sábado, de 9:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m. Hartford: Capital Community College Sábado, de 9:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m. o de 12:00 p. m. a 4:00 p. m. New Haven: Adult Education Center Sábado, de 8:30 a. m. a 12:30 p. m. Norwalk: Norwalk Community College Sábado, de 8:30 a. m. a 12:30 p. m. Stamford: University of Bridgeport Sábado, de 8:30 a. m. a 12:30 p. m. Primeros auxilios CURSO RÁPIDO: UNA SESIÓN DE 4 HORAS Aprenda a responder adecuadamente a infartos de miocardio, asfixia, coma diabético y cómo estabilizar a las víctimas hasta la llegada de los servicios médicos de emergencia (EMS). Danbury: Western CT State University 17 de diciembre, sábado, de 1:00 p. m. a 5:00 p. m. Resucitación cardiopulmonar (CPR)/ desfibrilador externo automático (DEA) CURSO RÁPIDO: UNA SESIÓN DE 4 HORAS Obtenga una certificación de la American Heart Association en CPR/desfibrilador. Aprenda las respuestas adecuadas a infartos de miocardio, asfixia, choque diabético y cómo estabilizar a las víctimas hasta la llegada de los servicios médicos de emergencia (EMS). SOCIO: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Hartford: Capital Community College Por determinarse Danbury: Western CT State University 12 de diciembre, sábado, de 9 a. m. a 1 p. m. 17 de diciembre, sábado, de 9 a. m. a 1 p. m. Stamford: University of Bridgeport 20 de mayo, sábado, de 8:30 a. m. a 12:30 p. m. o de 1 a 5 p. m. Servicio de atención al cliente CURSO RÁPIDO: DOS SESIONES DE 2 HORAS O UNA SESIÓN DE 4 HORAS Aprenderá a tratar efectivamente con los arrendatarios, empleadores, compañeros de trabajo y miembros del público. A través del debate y representación de roles, aprenderá sobre la resolución de conflictos, la conducta profesional y las habilidades de comunicación. También disponible en línea. Para obtener más información, envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a [email protected]. Bridgeport: Housatonic Community College 25 de marzo, sábado, de 9 a. m. a 1 p. m. New Haven: Adult Education Center 17 de diciembre, sábado, de 9 a. m. a 1 p. m.