High School Professional Development Workshops

WORKSHOP IS CLOSED

Cost: $48.50

Date: May 31 - June 1  (Wednesday-Thursday)
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  (1/2-hour lunch will be provided)
Location: Hastings Campus - 550 S. Technical Blvd. Hastings, NE
Building: Platte
Room: 155
Instructors: Dylan Krings, Courtney Rempe, Lindsay Higel
Cap: 12
Stipend: $300

This is a hands-on culinary workshop in our culinary lab. We will demonstrate techniques and fundamentals that your students can do in your high school classroom. We will tour a local restaurant and learn what skill sets are necessary for students to have for successful employment in this industry, hear about the industry trends in this field, and what the current job market looks like.

WORKSHOP CANCELED

Cost: $26

Date: June 1  (Thursday)
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.  (no lunch)
Location: Grand Island Campus - 3134 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, NE
Building: Center for Health and Technical Sciences
Room: 959
Instructor: Joni Schlatz
Cap: 20
Stipend: $75

Familiarize yourself with Ethics Curriculum from the Daniels Fund. These ready-to-use resources are available as a course, can be used by substitute teachers, or incorporated into student organization activities.

Acquaint yourself with these free resources during an interactive session. Leave with resources that can be used immediately or easily incorporated into your current curriculum.

Please bring your computer to access these resources.

Cost: $48.50

Date: June 12-13  (Monday-Tuesday)
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  (1-hour lunch)
Location: Hastings Campus - 550 S. Technical Blvd., Hastings, NE
Building: Hamilton
Room: 160
Instructors: Brian Davis, Ryan Jones
Cap: 12
Stipend: $300

This is a fun-filled workshop for counselors, teachers, and high school staff. An overview will be given on what students will learn in the AMDT program, individuals will participate in hands-on activities, create a project they can take home, and go on tours to local industries. 

Day one of this workshop will be an overview of what students will learn about how an idea becomes a reality. Participants will get hands-on experience starting with a concept and completing with a finished product that they can take home. On day two, we will tour local industries and explore manufacturing careers as a mold maker, tool and die maker, CAD/CAM designer programmer, or machinist.

Tour Dress Code: Visitors must wear closed-toed shoes, no sandals, or open-toed shoes. No shorts, jeans are best. Wear clothes suitable for a manufacturing environment.

Cost: $48.50

Date: June 12-13  (Monday-Tuesday)
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  (1-hour lunch)
Location: Hastings Campus - 550 S. Technical Blvd., Hastings, NE
Building: Platte
Room: 114
Instructor: Kimberly Milovac
Cap: 12
Stipend: $300

This workshop will teach you about CCC Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts program. We will introduce you to potential careers in this field and explore highlights of the cruise industry. Participants will get a glimpse of the "ups and downs" of being an onboard crew member - from their work/life balance to their closet-sized accommodations. Participants will also learn about the "heartbeat of the operation" and how more than sixty nationalities come together to deliver excellent customer service to guests worldwide!

Participants will learn tips and tricks about the cruise industry, vacation etiquette, and popular ports of call. Explore the possibilities of life at sea with a former cruise ship employee!

Cost: $33.50

Date: June 13  (Tuesday)
Time: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.  (1-hour lunch)
Location: Hastings Campus - 550 S. Technical Blvd., Hastings, NE
Building: Furnas
Room: F128
Instructor: Nick Kelley
Cap: 10
Stipend: $150

This workshop is designed to introduce attendees to fundamental Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), and tire repair techniques. We will focus on the operation, inspection, diagnosis, and repairs relating to TPMS using the NC3 model.

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in TPMS sensor work. They will learn how to repair tires using the tools and equipment used by the CCC Automotive students who are currently enrolled in AUTO courses. The focus will be on inspection, diagnosis, and repair of passenger/light truck tires. Collaborative, constructive input from participants is encouraged!

Please bring to this workshop: A laptop, safety glasses, work shoes/boots, and long pants.

Cost: $56

Date: June 13-15  (Tuesday-Thursday)
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.  (1-hour lunch)
Location: Columbus Campus - 4500 63rd St., Columbus, NE
Building: North Education
Room: 975
Instructor:  Bryce Standley
Cap: 8
Stipend: $375

This workshop will cover a specific welding process each day which includes Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Brazing, the basics of Shielded Metal Arc Welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding.

Topics will be based on the FFA welding competition. There will be flexibility to go into other aspects of the welding processes if desired.

Protective welding gear will be provided unless you prefer to bring your own gear. Jeans and closed-toe shoes (preferably boots) will be required to wear at this workshop.

Cost: $33.50

Date: June 14 (Wednesday)
Time: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (1-hour lunch)
Location: Hastings Campus - 550 S. Technical Blvd., Hastings, NE
Building: Furnas
Room: F128
Instructor: Nick Kelley
Cap: 10
Stipend: $150

This course is designed to educate attendees on the description, operation, and benefits of using an on-car brake lathe. We will focus on the Pro-Cut brand of car brake lathes using their training format. Attendees will work to achieve Level I Certification from Pro-Cut. We will discuss NC3 Certification Curriculum.

Attendees will be in a classroom and lab and should have PPE gear for lab work.

Please bring to this workshop: A laptop, safety glasses, work shoes/boots, and long pants.

Cost: $33.50

Date: June 21  (Wednesday)
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  (1-hour lunch)
Location: Grand Island Campus - 3134 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, NE
Building: Main Campus
Room: Room 108
Instructor: Katie Hodges
Cap: 25
Stipend: $150

This training session is for those who are currently teaching English Composition I or II at the high school.

The morning session will cover Composition I, which includes the following topics:

• ASL
• Canvas
• Grade Scale
• Textbooks
• Types of Assignments

The afternoon session will cover Composition II, which includes the following topics:

• Grade Scale
• Textbooks
• Types of Assignments

Please bring a laptop.

Cost: $28.50

Date: June 22  (Thursday)
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.  (no lunch)
Location: Grand Island Campus - 3134 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, NE
Building: Main Campus
Room: 108
Instructor: Katie Hodges
Cap: 25
Stipend: $100

This training session is for high school English teachers who want to know what is being taught in College Composition.

Topics of discussion include:

• Grammar
• Range of Essays
• Signal phrases
• Other information

Please bring a laptop.

WORKSHOP IS CLOSED

Cost: $58.50

Date: June 22-23  (Thursday-Friday)
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.  (1-hour lunch)
Location: Grand Island Campus - 3134 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, NE
Building: Main Campus
Room: 101
Instructor: Michael David
Cap: 8
Stipend: $400

This workshop is an overview of the Criminal Justice System that involves hands-on participation in all aspects.

Participants will tour several facilities including hall county court, county jail, the women's prison, and do ride-a-longs with law enforcement officers.

This will be a fun and educational learning experience.

Tour Dress Code: Casual dress, no shorts, or graphics on shirts.

Cost: $63.50

Date: June 27-29  (Tuesday-Thursday)
Time: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.  (1-hour lunch)
Location: Grand Island Campus - 3134 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, NE
Building: Center for Health and Technical Sciences
Room: 975
Instructors: Brandon Piersol, Mike Snell, John Willmes, Amy Stuart
Cap: 20
Stipend: $450

The fabrication process consists of multiple applications from design to cutting and welding. Therefore, this training will be a multi-process skill-building workshop. Attendees will participate in GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW. Along with having the opportunity to design and produce an image using software and a plasma cutter.

Protective welding gear will be provided unless you prefer to bring your own gear. Jeans and closed-toe shoes (preferably boots) will be required to wear at this workshop.

WORKSHOP IS CLOSED

Cost: $38.50

Date: June 29  (Thursday)
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.  (1-hour lunch)
Location: Grand Island Campus - 3134 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, NE
Building: Main Campus
Room: 103
Instructor: Michael David
Cap: 12
Stipend: $200

If you are interested in learning about crime scene investigation, then this workshop is for you. A law enforcement investigator, who is an expert in this subject matter, will explain the ins and outs of what crime scene investigations consist of.

Participants will tour the newly built Crime Scene house located on the property of Central Community College (Grand Island Campus).

There will be hands-on activities in forensics including learning how to fingerprint, process crime scenes, and more.