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Contract Training

A full complement of training solutions to meet your business needs are available through KCKCC's Business & Technology Division. Choose from nationally recognized curriculums to bridge language and cultural barriers, to create a high performance workforce, or to help your employees overcome the digital divide.

Bridging Language & Culture

The workforce has become more diverse and effective communication is critical. Your organization can enhance its internal communication by bridging the language and cultural barriers that may exist between your supervisors and employees to create a safer and more productive work environment. Through language and cultural understanding, your company can also grow or build your Hispanic market share. Let us help you design the training that your company needs.

Contact Jeanne Crane-Smith at (913) 288-7362 or by e-mail Jeanne Crane-Smith.

Essentials of Spanish

Workplace Spanish

  • Customized training programs that are industry-specific and job-specific
  • Basic information exchange with Spanish-speaking clients, customers and employees
  • Excellent for business, industry, law enforcement, corrections and probation, EMS and paramedics, medical and dental, education and government

Spanish for Business Travel

  • 100 phrases, commands and questions for use in any Spanish-speaking country
  • General language etiquette and professional courtesy phrases
  • Identify, anticipate and cope with the 50 most common Anglo/Latino cultural barriers

Spanish for Relocation

  • Pre-departure intensive language training
  • Emphasis on oral communication
  • Specialized training can include facilitating meetings, presentations and/or business writing

Essentials of English

Workforce English

  • Basic English skills
  • Customized training programs that are industry-specific and job-specific
  • Increase retention, productivity, and safety

English for Business Professionals

  • Advanced English skills
  • For administrative assistants, supervisors, managers and executives
  • Small group or private tutoring
  • Specialized training can include written and oral correspondence, leading a meeting and/or making presentations

Cross-Cultural Communication

  • Awareness and understanding of diverse populations
  • Customized programs that can be industry, or country-specific

Creating a High Performance Workforce

Positive leadership assumes that goals can be accomplished, the job can be done, the problem can be solved, and the obstacles can be overcome. Our certified team has extensive experience in today's challenging work environments. Whether you're interested in learning to coach your employees, enhancing your hiring or work processes, managing change, improving performance, or strengthening your customer service, we can help you design a program to meet your needs.

Contact Terry Morrison at (913) 288-7210 or by e-mail Terry Morrison.

The High Performing Team

  • Communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and leaders
  • Project a professional image
  • Handle difficult situations
  • Foundations of diversity
  • Confront and address stereotypes and prejudices in the workplace

Front-Line Supervision

  • Build relationships with team members and leadership
  • Set performance standards and monitor team achievements
  • Manage change effectively

Bridging the Generational Gap

  • Determine the differences in values, work ethic, and work styles
  • Build awareness and understanding between the generations
  • Improve communication between the generations

Computer Training

We can work with your organization to identify your training needs and create customized training to meet those needs. From basic computer skills to more advanced, your employees will gain the skills needed to keep your company competitive.

  • Access Database
  • Crystal Reports
  • Excel Spreadsheet
  • Front Page Website Creation and Management
  • Internet Explorer
  • Microsoft Office 2007
  • Outlook Personal Information Manager
  • PowerPoint Presentations
  • Publisher
  • Word

Contact Terry Morrison at (913) 288-7210 or by e-mail Terry Morrison.

Selected Clients

Argosy Casino
Armed Forces Insurance
AT&T
Board of Public Utilities
Brotherhood Bank & Trust
ConAgra
Demaranville & Kramen Accountants
General Motors - Fairfax Division
Griffin Wheel
Henderson Engineers
Kansas City Home Builders Association
Kansas City, Kansas School District
Kansas City Power & Light
Leavenworth County Health Department
Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office
MGP Ingredients, Inc.
Mid-America Regional Council
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Owens-Corning
Turner School District
University of Kansas-Edwards