The OSHA 30 Construction class at Butler Community College is a comprehensive, in-person training program designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills for maintaining safety and health standards on construction sites. This 30-hour course covers key topics such as hazard recognition, fall protection, electrical safety, personal protective equipment, and OSHA regulations specific to the construction industry. Through interactive instruction and practical examples, students will learn to identify, prevent, and address workplace risks effectively.
This class is ideal for construction workers, supervisors, foremen, and safety coordinators who seek to enhance their understanding of OSHA standards and improve job site safety. It is particularly suited for those with some field experience looking to advance their careers or take on leadership roles, as well as employers aiming to ensure compliance and foster a culture of safety. No prior certification is required, making it accessible to a wide range of construction professionals.
Join us for Benefits 101, a new series of exclusive events held every other month. Each session will spotlight a specific member benefit, providing in-depth knowledge, expert guidance, and valuable networking opportunities. Discover hidden gems, maximize your return on investment, and connect with fellow Chamber members who are eager to leverage the power of our community.
Maximize Your Online Visibility with Your Chamber Marketing Landing Page
This month's Benefits 101 is all about helping you leverage your Chamber marketing landing page. We'll share the key benefits of having a dedicated landing page, Plus you'll learn how this valuable resource can:
Increase your online visibility: Reach a wider audience and improve your search engine rankings.
Drive traffic to your website: Generate leads and potential customers.
Showcase your business: Highlight your products, services, and unique selling points.
We'll also show you how to access your page, track its performance, and request edits.
Summer Program at Phillips Fundamental Learning Center
Building Strong Readers & Skilled Educators
Phillips Fundamental Learning Center (PFLC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) offering specialized programs to support both young learners and those who teach them. Our mission is: “all kids reading, all kids succeeding.”
For Children (Ages 5-11): Their 24 one-hour literacy lessons are designed for children new to PFLC, providing a strong foundation in reading, writing, and spelling before the school year begins. This program helps build confidence and essential skills for lifelong literacy success. To enroll your child click on the link above today.
For Educators & Parents: Their Structured Literacy Specialist Programs offer continued education in Science of Reading teaching methods. Summer is the perfect time for educators and parents to expand their expertise and gain practical tools to help all children succeed. To learn more about our Continued education offering for Educators and Parents email smarler@funlearn.org or contact (316) 684-7323
This program is an intensive, accelerated version of our traditional Fiber Optic training program, equipping you with 3 Fiber Optic Association-sanctioned Certifications in 5 Days. No prior experience necessary. This five-day boot camp includes our three foundational, certified fiber optic courses--Certified Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT), Certified Fiber Optic Specialist - Outside Plant (OSP) Cabling (CFOS/O), and Certified Fiber Optics Specialist/Testing & Maintenance. Cost includes study materials, exam fees and textbooks for all three courses.
Hiring event to follow! Job applicants must be 17.5 years of age and participated in the certification course to attend.
Featured Course
If you live or work in Kansas you may qualify for a discounted rate. Please contact us at workforce@butlercc.edu for details.
Be there for the official Ribbon Cutting & Open House of The Beauty Mark. Salon & Suites. We’ll cut the ribbon at 4:00 pm and they’ll have an open house with prizes and giveaways until 6:00 pm. Stop by any time! more info...
Excelling at Excel: Practical Skills for Everyday Use
Now that you've mastered the basics of Excel, it's time to elevate your skills to the next level. In this intermediate workshop, you’ll gain valuable tools for navigating, managing, and analyzing data more effectively. Through hands-on exercises, you'll learn best practices for working with complex data and creating insightful reports, helping you communicate your analyses with confidence.
What You’ll Learn:
· Navigate with Links Streamline your workflow by using hyperlinks to jump between different sections of your workbook or external documents.
· Identify Key Data with Conditional Formatting Highlight important trends, anomalies, and patterns in your data automatically using conditional formatting.
· Work with Dates and Data Types Understand how Excel handles dates and data types to avoid errors and ensure accuracy when working with formulas and functions.
· Manage Data Entry with Data Validation Ensure accuracy and consistency by controlling the type of data entered into your spreadsheets with validation rules.
· View Trends with Sparklines Create small, in-cell charts to easily visualize trends and patterns in your data without taking up much space.
· Visualize Data with Charts Learn how to create effective and visually appealing charts to communicate insights clearly and professionally.
· Sort and Filter Data with Tables Organize and analyze large datasets quickly using Excel's built-in table features for sorting, filtering, and applying structured references.
· Introducing PivotTables Unlock the power of PivotTables to summarize and analyze your data with ease, setting the stage for more advanced data analysis.
Status
Registration Available
Course Code
MEI6102025
Session
Spring 2025
Category
Information Technology, Software and Computer Applications
Redbud Trail Mainenance
What: Light vegetation trimming and trash pick up.
Why: The Redbud Trail is a WONDERFUL community asset that is available to all, so we all should pitch in to take care of it. This is a great opportunity for nonprofit organizations or student community service hours.
Join us for a meaningful afternoon as we shine a spotlight on the incredible nonprofits making a difference in our community. Celebrating Nonprofits is a special Chamber Member Lunch dedicated to showcasing the important work of local nonprofit organizations.
During this event, attendees will have the opportunity to visit nonprofit exhibitor tables, learn about their missions, and discover how these organizations are serving and strengthening our region. Each nonprofit will also have a few minutes to speak to the audience, sharing their story, current initiatives, and ways you can get involved.
Whether you’re looking to support a cause, explore volunteer opportunities, or simply connect with community leaders, this lunch is a great way to engage, learn, and celebrate the powerful impact of nonprofit work in our area.
Be there for the official Ribbon Cutting & Open House of Andover Family Optometry. We’ll cut the ribbon at 8:30 am and they’ll have an open house and trunk show where there will be many vendors selling frames at big discounts, giveaways, etc. until 1:30 pm. Stop by any time! more info...
Redbud Trail Mainenance
What: Light vegetation trimming and trash pick up.
Why: The Redbud Trail is a WONDERFUL community asset that is available to all, so we all should pitch in to take care of it. This is a great opportunity for nonprofit organizations or student community service hours.
