Workforce Development

Training Consortium

Combining our needs and resources to access customized, local training.

Haley Jordan
    Haley Jordan

    Spray-Tec Inc.

    The Industrial Foundation represents the best of what business, industry, and COMMUNITY can do when we put our heads together: we can be true difference makers. Our Team is largely Hispanic and, although we’ve been in business for 30+ years, never heard of any interest from our team in learning English until recently. I mentioned the internal conversation in an email to Charlie, wondering if the training consortium would have any courses to offer our team. Within a couple of days, a few of us had met in person, sent a follow up email or two, and a BRAND NEW program was in the works. With help from partners through the Foundation, school system, and other local businesses, 30+ Spanish speakers were taking an English as a second language course on Monday afternoons. That is the power of this unique network. Because of this, we’ve made a huge stride in improving our culture, team health and communication, and GROWING as a business. I’m so thankful for the willingness of this organization and their continued impact on making Shelby County the best it can be, present and future.

    Cassie Peyton
      Cassie Peyton

      Stelised

      The Training Consortium has been a great resource for our staff to pursue professional development as related to their job detail at our manufacturing facility. Our staff and administration are grateful for the training opportunities we have been given.

      Why Train

      In an ever-changing world, we support our local workforce with opportunities and skills to stay in the game. The training opportunities are open to any SCAI member in good standing. Members have first choice of all course offerings, but courses may be made available to non-members if class size permits.

      The Training Consortium will work to administer all course offerings with the hope that we meet the following objectives:

      • Provide training opportunities for local employers and their workforce.
      • Be flexible in our schedule of course offerings to meet the needs of all local industry.
      • Secure various grants to help offset costs.
      • Ensure this program is easy to use and meets all employer’s needs.
      • Improve the quality of our workforce, both for today and for the future.

      CURRENT COURSES

      Leadership Skills for Supervisors

      The purpose of the LS-S is teach, apply and reinforce effective Front Line Leader skills for people in a leadership role who have limited authority and work directly with front line workers. This Intensive involves personal goal setting, classroom sessions with learning teams, coaching at the worksite, a personal action and 10-week follow through plan to reinforce the learning over the next 90 days.

      This Intensive spans eight weeks and is designed for seasoned supervisors to sharpen, reinforce and add new skills; new supervisors and high-potentials to shorten the learning curve toward excellence as a leader.

      Time: 1 – 4:30 p.m.
      Dates: Thursdays: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27
      Rate: $700 for Shelby County Associated Industries Members
      $1,050 for Chamber Members
      $1,400 for non-members

      Instructor: Doug Semenick, Semenick and Associates

      Download the course flyer.

      Leadership Skills for Managers

      The purpose of the LS-M is teach, apply and reinforce skills proven to produce excellence in management. This Intensive involves personal goal setting, classroom sessions with learning teams, coaching, a personal action and a 10-week follow through plan to reinforce the learning over the next 90 days.

      This Intensive spans seven weeks and is designed for seasoned managers to sharpen, reinforce and add new skills; new managers and high-potentials to shorten the learning curve toward excellence as a manager. 

      Time: 8:30 am – Noon
      Dates: Thursdays: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27
      Rate: $750 for Shelby County Associated Industries Members
      $1,125 for Chamber Members
      $1,500 for non-members

      Instructor: Doug Semenick, Semenick and Associates

      Download the course flyer.

      4-Part Leadership Series

      Elevate your team’s performance at a 4-part leadership series for manufacturing and logistics professionals hosted by the Shelby County Associated Industries and the Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership. These half-day interactive sessions, led by a certified John Maxwell presenter, incrementally build to improve communication styles, and coaching abilities, and create a sustainable, positive culture that promotes a growth mindset and high-performing teams.

      Thursday, 1/9: Communication Styles that Build Culture (Maxwell DISC) This foundational DISC assessment identifies behavioral traits based on personality and how those traits interact with and impact teams in the workplace.
      Thursday, 1/16: Communication that Cultivates Teams This interactive session is designed to improve team communication skills.
      Thursday, 1/23: Managing Up This session is invaluable to emerging leaders who want to develop a solid footing for influencing others.
      Thursday, 1/30: Communication that Connects – Building & Motivating Your Team This session prepares participants for connecting by asking profound questions, investing in relationships, and achieving trust within your team through transparent communication and actions that support that communication.

      Times and Location: 8 a.m. – Noon at the Cardwell House, 316 Main Street, Shelbyville, KY

      Rates:
      $400 for Shelby County Associated Industries Members
      $600 for Chamber Members
      $800for non-members
      Note: Prices based on 5 total participants. Increased participation will reduce the price per person.

      Instructor: Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership

      Train the Trainer

      Create a path of effective, continued development within an organization. This course covers applied interpersonal communication skills, one-on-one and small groups training, and practical application.

      Duration: One full day or two half-days
      • Full day option: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
      • 2 X Half-day option: 1-4 p.m.

      Dates: To be determined, you may request your preferred date and time
      Location: To be determined, please let us know if you would like to host

      Rates:
      $150 for Shelby County Associated Industries Members
      $225 for Chamber Members
      $300 for non-members

      Instructor: Doug Semenick, Semenick and Associates

      Download the course flyer.

      Make A Request

      Upcoming and Recent Courses

      If you don’t see what you need, contact us! Give us a call to discuss your company’s goals and needs. We are here to help you.

      (502) 633-5068

      Learn Spanish for Leaders

      This course is designed to teach Spanish to supervisors in the workplace to better communicate with their Spanish-speaking employees. A six-month course with self-paced modules and in-person meetings held 4 – 6 p.m. one Thursday a month.

      Rate: $500 for SCAI members
      $750 for Chamber Members
      $1,000 for non-members

      Instructor: Kirstin Ross, Shelby County Public Schools
      Location: To be determined, contact us if you would like to host

      Learn Spanish for Leaders Advanced

      This course is designed for anyone who has had Learn Spanish for Leaders and wants to continue their learning (or already has a higher level of Spanish). The focus will be on specific workplace vocabulary in Spanish for supervisors to better communicate with their Spanish-speaking employees.

      Rate: $300 for SCAI members
      $450 for Chamber Members
      $600 for non-members
      Note: Prices are estimated and based on 10 total participants. Increased participation will reduce the price per person

      6 months (6 Self-Paced Modules & 6 In- Person Meetings)
      IN-PERSON MEETINGS: 4 – 6 p.m. ONE WEDNESDAY A MONTH
      Instructor: Kirstin Ross, Shelby County Public Schools

      Learn English for Beginners

      This course is designed to help Spanish-speakers adapt and thrive in the workplace through practicing reading, writing, speaking, and listening in order to learn basic English skills. A six-month course with self-paced modules and in-person meetings held 4 – 6 p.m. one Monday a month – 9/9, 10/14, 11/11, 12/9, 1/13, 2/10

      Rate: $200 for SCAI members
      $300 for Chamber Members
      $400 for non-members
      Note: Prices are estimated and based on 20 total participants. Increased participation will reduce the price per person.

      Instructor: Kirstin Ross, Shelby County Public Schools
      Location: Kentucky Farm Bureau Conference Room (1201 Mt. Eden Rd., Shelbyville, KY 40065)

      Learn English Advanced

      This course would be for anyone who has had Learn English for Beginners already and wants to continue their learning (or already has a higher level of English). A six-month course with self-paced modules and in-person meetings held 4 – 6 p.m. one Tuesday a month – 9/17, 10/22, 11/19, 12/17, 1/21, 2/18

      Rate: $500 for SCAI members
      $750 for Chamber Members
      $1,000 for non-members
      Note: Prices are estimated and based on 10 total participants. Increased participation will reduce the price per person.

      Instructor: Kirstin Ross, Shelby County Public Schools
      Location: Kentucky Farm Bureau Conference Room (1201 Mt. Eden Rd., Shelbyville, KY 40065)

      Cultural Awareness Seminar

      Dates and times are flexible, to be determined as requested.

      Instructor: Kirstin Ross
      This training would include activities to build cultural competence to increase awareness and respect for the differences of cultures present in the workplace.

      Download the course flyer.

      MasterMind Groups

      A MasterMind Group consists of a small group of individuals, with similar interests and experiences, who come together to support each other, sharpen professional skills, synergize their efforts, solve problems, and make wiser decisions. MasterMind Groups help members achieve greater success by creating and executing meaningful Action Plans. MasterMind Groups allow professionals a forum to develop trusting, collegial relationships where members synergize their efforts to produce results that magnify their individual efforts.

      Provide your information below to be contacted when the next MasterMind Group opens.

      Excel Basics and Intermediate

      BASICS: This course will familiarize students with spreadsheet terminology and the fundamental concepts of Microsoft Excel, including identifying Excel window components, navigating worksheets, and downloading templates. In addition, students will learn the basics of entering and editing text, values, and formulas, and how to save workbooks in the native Excel format, as well as in other formats. They will learn how to move and copy data and formulas, how to determine absolute and relative references, and how to work with ranges, rows, and columns. Students will also learn how to use simple functions, and how to easily apply formatting techniques to worksheet data. They will create and modify charts, and work with graphics.

      INTERMEDIATE: Students will learn how to use multiple worksheets and workbooks efficiently, and they will start working with more advanced formatting options including styles, themes, and backgrounds. They will also learn how to create outlines and subtotals, how to create and apply cell names, and how to work with tables. This course also covers advanced charting techniques, use of trendlines, worksheet auditing and protection, file sharing and merging, and workbook templates. Finally, students will learn to work with PivotTables and PivotCharts.

      Dates: BASICS: August 13, 20, 27 Sept 3, INTERMEDIATE: September 10, 17, 24 October 1
      Hours: 1 – 4 p.m.
      Location: Shelby County JCTC Campus, Room 136
      Instructor: Sonny Hydes

      The cost will be divided among the total participants and invoiced once everyone has registered. The maximum cost should be $420 per person.

      First Aid – CPR – AED

      This is a comprehensive adult CPR, First Aid and AED Course eligible for certification (to be awarded at the completion of the course).

      Value Stream Mapping Workshop

      In this intensive 1-day Value Stream Mapping (VSM) class, participants will gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience in identifying and eliminating waste within processes to enhance overall efficiency. The course covers the fundamental principles of Lean and introduces the VSM tool as a powerful method for visualizing the flow of materials and information through a process. Attendees will learn how to create and analyze current-state maps, identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and design an optimized future state. Through interactive exercises and real-world examples, this class equips participants with the skills necessary to implement VSM in their own organizations, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

      Rates:
      $220 for Shelby County Associated Industries Members
      $330 for Chamber Members
      $440 for non-members
      Note: Prices based on 5 total participants. Increased participation will reduce the price per person.

      Instructor: Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership

      Workplace Organization and Standardization Workshop

      This 1/2-day Lean 5S Workshop offers a concise yet impactful introduction to the essential Lean methodology of 5S, designed to improve workplace organization and efficiency. In this session, participants will explore the five key principles–Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain–and learn how they can be applied to create a clean, organized, and more productive work environment. Through practical examples and hands-on activities, attendees will discover how 5S can help reduce waste, improve safety, and streamline processes. By the end of the workshop, participants will have the tools and knowledge to begin implementing 5S immediately in their own workplace.

      Rates:
      $180 for Shelby County Associated Industries Members
      $270 for Chamber Members
      $360 for non-members
      Note: Prices based on 5 total participants. Increased participation will reduce the price per person.

      Instructor: Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership

      Our Objective

      Workforce Development

      A consortium is a group made up of two or more individuals, companies, or governments that work together to achieve a common objective. Our objective is workforce development.

      The importance of a skilled workforce has never been greater. Commerce has expanded globally and successful companies prepare to meet evolving needs.

      The Training Consortium is governed by Shelby County Associated Industries. Through this industry-led group, common needs and gaps in skills-training are identified and addressed.

      Though SCAI helps create a roadmap for the training schedule, individual industries are highly encouraged to contact us directly to make requests and suggestions at any time.

      Why SCAI

      Because our varied industries face similar challenges and we can develop faster, stronger and cheaper solutions together.
      Charlie Clabaugh, Training Coordinator

      Charlie Clabaugh, Training Coordinator

      charlie@scidf.com

      (502) 633-5068 ext 14