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Workforce Development
Training Consortium
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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.
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The following courses are scheduled and open for enrollment now! If you have questions, please give our office a call.
(502) 633-5068
Microsoft Office Solutions
A three-session, hands-on workshop designed for participants needing foundational computer skills and an introduction to key Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Participants will practice essential tasks, build confidence, and leave with practical skills for everyday workplace use.
Time: 9 – 11:45 a.m.
Date: Thursdays, February 5, 12, and 19, 2026
Location: Shelby County JCTC Campus
The cost will be divided among the total participants and invoiced once everyone has registered. The maximum cost should be $150 per person.
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, 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 a.m. – Noon
Dates: February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24
$750 for Shelby County Associated Industries Members
$1,125 for Chamber Members
$1,500 for non-members
Instructor: Doug Semenick, Semenick and Associates
Leadership Skills for Supervisors
The purpose of the LS-S is teach, apply and reinforce effective Supervisor and 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, a personal action and 10-week follow through plan to reinforce the learning over the next 90 days.
This Intensive spans seven weeks and is designed for seasoned supervisors to sharpen, reinforce and add new skills; new supervisors, front line leaders and high-potentials to shorten the learning curve toward excellence as a leader.
Time: 1 – 4:30 p.m.
Dates: February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24
$700 for Shelby County Associated Industries Members
$1,050 for Chamber Members
$1,400 for non-members
Instructor: Doug Semenick, Semenick and Associates
Confined Space Entry, Attendant, & Entry Supervisor
Training includes confined space overview and OSHA requirements, hazard identification and control measures, roles and responsibilities, permit systems and entry procedures, air monitoring and entry equipment and practical exercises.
Time: 8 – 4 p.m.
Dates: February 17
$475 per person
Instructor: ISTS
MasterMind Groups
Semenick and Associates is launching a series of targeted MasterMind Groups late this summer and early Fall 2025. The purpose of a MasterMind Group is to develop trusting, encouraging, collegial relationships among peers that help each other grow as professionals. These introductory programs will target managers and professionals in three areas:
IT Managers,
Plant Managers,
and Continuous Improvement Managers
For more information contact Douglas Semenick, doug@semenick.biz 502-640-2497
Why Train
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.
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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
Excel 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.
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Thursdays
Dates: January 8, 15 and 22, 2026
Location: Shelby County JCTC Campus
Instructor: Sonny Hydes
The cost will be divided among the total participants and invoiced once everyone has registered. The maximum cost should be $210 per person.
Leveraging AI in Human Resources:
Strategies for Competitive Advantage
Session Description: Step into the future of HR with this engaging and interactive session designed to demystify AI and equip you with actionable strategies for success. As AI tools like ChatGPT revolutionize the HR landscape, understanding how to leverage this technology is no longer optional—it’s essential. Whether you’re AI-curious, cautiously exploring, or already embracing AI, this session will provide the insights and practical applications you need to integrate AI into your HR practices effectively. You’ll discover how AI can enhance decision-making, optimize workflows, and drive organizational success.
By the end of this session, you’ll transition from curiosity to clarity, empowered with the knowledge and strategies to be a forward-thinking HR leader in the digital era. Join us to embrace the AI revolution and redefine your approach to leadership, innovation, and competitive advantage. Each attendee will leave with access to BONUS ChatGPT prompts that will support your learning and advancement as a leader!
Session Objectives:
Master AI for HR Excellence – Gain a clear understanding of generative AI and its transformative role in Human Resources, learning how to streamline tasks, boost efficiency, and elevate engagement in your daily work.
Gain a Competitive Edge – Discover essential AI skills and certifications that will set you apart as an HR leader, positioning you at the forefront of the industry’s digital evolution.
Develop a Strategic AI Action Plan – Create a personalized roadmap to integrate AI into your HR role, aligning with both career growth and organizational success.
Access Exclusive AI Tools & Resources – Walk away with BONUS ChatGPT prompts that will accelerate your learning, enhance decision-making, and empower you to lead in an AI-driven world.
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025
Location: Kentucky Farm Bureau Community Room, 1201 Mt. Eden Rd., Shelbyville, KY 40065
$20 per person
Instructor: Lei Comerford
Understanding Generational Differences
This hands-on workshop is designed to help leaders and team members foster collaboration, reduce friction, and create an inclusive culture that brings out the best in everyone. Today’s workforce spans four generations, each with unique strengths and communication styles. This workshop helps teams understand those differences—and turn them into an advantage.
You’ll gain:
Insight into generational traits and motivators
Strategies for better communication
Tools to manage and reduce conflict
Ideas for stronger, more connected team
Time: 8 a.m. – Noon
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2025
Location: Kentucky Farm Bureau Community Room, 1201 Mt. Eden Rd., Shelbyville, KY 40065
$99 per person
Instructor: Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Life Skills – Stress and Time Management
This two-session workshop will focus on understanding four domains of personal effectiveness, in a layered-learning approach, and making immediate, personal application. A special feature of this workshop is the personal 90-Day Roll Out Plan designed to extend the learning experience for positive habit formation.
Time: 1 – 4:30 p.m.
Dates: Tuesdays, Dec. 2 and 9, 2025
Location: TBD
$125 for Shelby County Associated Industries Members
$190 for Chamber Members
$250 for non-members
Instructor: Doug Semenick, Semenick and Associates
Practical Problem Solving
Specifically designed for the frontline leader, this workshop focuses on practical techniques and frameworks to identify, analyze, and solve workplace challenges efficiently. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the tools and strategies necessary to drive positive change in their teams and organizations. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises, case studies, and group discussions to cultivate a proactive problem-solving mindset.
Time: 8 a.m. – Noon
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2025
Location: Kentucky Farm Bureau Community Room, 1201 Mt. Eden Rd., Shelbyville, KY 40065
$99 per person
Instructor: Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Lean 101: Intro to Lean
Through instructor-led sessions and a hands-on simulation, participants learn how lean philosophy and techniques can be applied to maximize customer value, minimize waste, and reduce costs. This workshop combines lecture and slide presentations with practical exercises between rounds of simulation. Participants begin by manufacturing circuit boards at Buzz Electronics, a fictional but chaotic traditional manufacturing firm. The outcomes from this initial simulation provide the foundation for learning lean principles.
Time: 8 a.m. – Noon
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025
Location: Kentucky Farm Bureau Community Room, 1201 Mt. Eden Rd., Shelbyville, KY 40065
$99 per person
Instructor: Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Leadership/Supervisory Training
This course is ideal for those new to their leadership roles or internal candidates you have identified for future leadership positions. A cost-saving benefit of our consortium means the more who join this class, the lower your per-person cost! See a full description and course outline.
Time: 8:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Fridays, August 1, 8 and 15
Location: Shelby County JCTC Campus (1361 Frankfort Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065), Room 131
Instructor: Elise Woods
Cost: The cost will be divided among total participants and invoiced once everyone has registered. The maximum cost would be $210 per person.
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.
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. July 23, 2025
Cost: $99 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
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.
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
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.
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.
Communication that Cultivates Teams This interactive session is designed to improve team communication skills.
Managing Up This session is invaluable to emerging leaders who want to develop a solid footing for influencing others.
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
Instructor: Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Frontline Leadership
A four-part series designed to equip frontline manufacturing leaders – the unsung heroes guiding 80% of the workforce – with the essential tools they often lack.
• Oct. 9 DISC Method
• Oct. 23 Communication Mastery for Manufacturing Teams
• Nov. 6 The Power of Trust
• Nov. 20 Redefining Relationships: Succeeding as the Boss of Friends
Time: 8 a.m. – Noon
Location: Kentucky Farm Bureau Community Room, 1201 Mt. Eden Rd., Shelbyville, KY 40065
$399 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
Charlie Clabaugh, Training Coordinator
charlie@scidf.com
(502) 633-5068 ext 14
Haley Jordan
Spray-Tec Inc.