Consultants
QPQ specializes in providing custom training designed to produce results. We are a recognized leader in transferring learning from the intervention to the workplace. QPQ designs, develops and delivers custom and customized training and organization development initiatives focused on results.

Contact: Pam Bauer
Phone number: (803) 396-0874
Email: pambauer@aol.com

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Education
CPCC - Central Piedmont Community College

Pfeiffer University

University of Phoenix - Charlotte

UNCC - University of North Carolina at Charlotte

UNC Charlotte Continuing Education, in partnership with Charlotte Area ASTD, is offering T&D and HR courses. And we now offer both day AND evening courses, to better suit your schedule!

Enroll in a T&D or HR certificate program OR take any of the one-day courses without working toward the certificate.  HRCI-approved Continuing Education credit for PHR/SPHR designees is available for most one-day courses in the programs.

Each certificate program is offered at both the Generalist and Advanced level – choose which best suits your needs. Courses are available September through June. The fall 2009 schedule is posted. Participants can work toward the certificate at their own pace, and enter the program at any time.

Some course titles include:

• Diversity in the Workplace
• Decision-Making for Leaders
• The Role Training and development Plays in Talent Management
• Designing a Training Program with Real and Sustained Impact
• And much more!

Cost per course is $245 – Charlotte Area ASTD members receive a 15% discount per course! Please take advantage of your ASTD membership discount.

For more information on the certificate programs, you may speak with ASTD member, Margaret Rozzi, or visit UNC Charlotte Continuing Education’s Web site at www.ContinuingEd.uncc.edu or call 704-687-8900.

eLearning
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Professional Organizations
American Society for Training & Development (ASTD National)
Home: http://www.astd.org/
Job Bank: http://jobs.astd.org/
ASTD Store: http://store.astd.org/
National Conferences: http://astd.org/Content/Conferences
National Membership: http://astd.org/membership
Chapter Leader Community: http://astd.org/clc 
 

ISPI - International Society for Performance Improvement, Carolinas chapter

Other
Training Registry - A directory of trainer workshops and training seminars.

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Customized Training Programs

Purpose
Customized training assistance in support of full-time production and direct customer service positions created in the State of North Carolina, thereby enhancing the growth potential of companies located in the state while simultaneously preparing Mecklenburg’s county workforce with the skills essential to successful employment in emerging industries.

Eligibility
Those businesses and industries eligible for support through the Customized Training Program include Manufacturing, Technology Intensive (i.e. Information Technology, Life Sciences), Regional or National Warehousing and Distribution Centers, Customer Support Centers, Air Courier Services, National Headquarters with operations outside North Carolina and Civil Service employees providing technical support to US Military installations located in North Carolina.

In order to receive assistance, eligible businesses and industries must demonstrate two or more of the following criteria:

• The business is making an appreciable capital investment
• The business is deploying new technology
• The business is creating jobs, expanding an existing workforce, or enhancing the productivity and profitability of the operations within the State
• The skills of workers will be enhanced by the assistance

Resources may support training assessment, instructional design, instructional costs, and training delivery for personnel involved in the direct production of goods and services. Production and technology support positions are also eligible for training support.

Full-time probationary employees of qualified Customized Training companies are eligible for training delivered by the community college. The use of Customized Training funds requires that trainees are paid by the company for all time during training hours.

If you feel your company meets these criteria please contact Alan Murdock, Director of Customized Training Programs, at 704-330-4657 or alan.murdock@cpcc.edu and remember to mention that you saw this announcement on the ASTD Charlotte Web site.