Workshops

Aug
10
Fri
Hiring Smart: Avoid Small Employer Pitfalls @ Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Aug 10 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join CJ Petitt, from My HR Consulting and the UTSA SBDC to learn how to hire for small business. Learn what regulations apply to your hires, from payroll taxes to employment laws. Learn tips on how to avoid expensive pitfalls of hiring and managing employees. Learn about cost savings tools that will help your small business as you grow. Click Here to Register.

Instructions:

This is a no-cost event! Registration is encouraged as seating is limited. The workshop will be held at the UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Building. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort. If you should have any questions, feel free to call: 210-458-2460 or email: sbdcworkshop@utsa.edu. To find information regarding directions and parking, please go to: http://bit.ly/SASBDCmap.

Oct
11
Thu
OSHA-10 Safety Workshop @ Small Business Development Center
Oct 11 @ 8:30 am – Oct 12 @ 12:30 pm

                                  

 

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To maintain safe work environments, OSHA recommends employers provide workplace safety training to all employees. This fully interactive 10-hour workshop will familiarize you with OSHA requirements for employers in general industry.

Why attend this workshop?

  • Learn how to setup your own Safety Program
  • Qualify for Workers’ Compensation rate discounts
  • Receive an OSHA-authorized wallet card

Hosted by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), this OSHA-10 Safety Workshop is instructed by CJ Petitt, an OSHA Authorized Trainer.  The workshop will educate employers and their workers on how to identify and prevent common worksite hazards.

Register by October 1st to receive a voucher for free First Aid and CPR certification after workshop completion. Members of the Hispanic Chamber, Greater SA Chamber and SAHRMA are eligible for a $10 discount. Pre-approved for HRCI/SHRM credit.

Participants must attend all 10 hours of training to receive credit. Lunch will be provided on the first day. The workshop will be held at the UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Building. Reserve your seat to learn about these important safety topics.

  • Introduction to OSHA
  • Workplace Safety Programs
  • Egress (Exit) Plans
  • Hazardous Communication
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Ergonomics
  • Working Surfaces
  • Electrical Safety
  • Workplace Violence

 

Nov
9
Fri
Hiring Smart: Avoid Small Employer Pitfalls @ Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Nov 9 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Hiring your first employees? The rules for big business don’t apply. What rules do apply? Attend this session and find out! Learn how to hire your first employees in a legally defensible way that won’t break the budget. Learn a little secret sauce for creating your first policies as well. Geared towards small business, this course covers HR tips and tools that save time and legal hassles.   Click Here to Register.

  • Learn what regulations apply to your hires
  • Learn how to avoid the expensive pitfalls of being an employer
  • Learn about cost savings tools that will help you work smart

Instructions:

This is a no-cost event! Registration is encouraged as seating is limited. The workshop will be held at the UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Building. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort. If you should have any questions, feel free to call: 210-458-2460 or email: sbdcworkshop@utsa.edu. To find information regarding directions and parking, please go to: http://bit.ly/SASBDCmap.

May
2
Thu
OSHA-10 Safety Workshop @ Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
May 2 @ 8:30 am – May 3 @ 12:30 pm

In January 2019, OSHA increased serious fines to $13,260 per violation and willful fines to $132,598 per violation/abatement. Frequent citations include violations for Haz Comm, Forklifts and PPE.

Is your safety program ready?

Attend our fully interactive, two-day workshop hosted by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and lead by OSHA Authorized Instructor, CJ Petitt SPHR.

  • Avoid expensive fines and injuries
  • Receive free checklists and templates
  • Save on your insurance rates

This workshop is ideal for non-construction industries. Receive an official OSHA-10 wallet card. Approved for HRCI/SHRM credit. Register Online to learn about these important safety topics:

  1. Introduction to OSHA
  2. Workplace Safety Programs
  3. Egress (Exit) Plans
  4. Hazardous Communication
  5. Bloodborne Pathogens
  6. Personal Protective Equipment
  7. Ergonomics
  8. Working Surfaces
  9. Electrical Safety
  10. Workplace Violence
May
16
Thu
Hiring Smart: Avoid Small Employer Pitfalls @ Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
May 16 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Hiring your first employee? The rules for big business don’t apply.

What rules do apply? Attend this session and find out! Learn how to hire your first employees in a legally defensible way that won’t break the budget. Learn a little secret sauce for creating your first policies as well. Geared towards small business, this course covers HR tips and tools that save time and legal hassles.  Register Online

  • Learn what regulations apply to your hires
  • Learn how to avoid the expensive pitfalls of being an employer
  • Learn about cost savings tools that will help you work smart

Instructions:

This is a no-cost event! Registration is encouraged as seating is limited. The workshop will be held at the UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Building. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort. If you should have any questions, feel free to call: 210-458-2460 or email: sbdcworkshop@utsa.edu. To find information regarding directions and parking, please go to: http://bit.ly/SASBDCmap.

Jun
4
Tue
HR Solutions: How to Recruit Effectively @ Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Jun 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

How do you find the right person for the right job? Attend this session and find out!

It costs 250% of an employee’s annual salary to replace a bad employee. In this session, you will learn practical tips on how to hire right the first time. Tips will include low to no-cost advertising, applicant tracking and testing for applicants with user-friendly tools of HR professionals. Register Online

  • Learn where to find the best candidates for the job
  • Learn how to easily build job descriptions and postings
  • Learn how to legally screen and hire candidates

This is a no-cost event! Registration is encouraged as seating is limited. The workshop will be held at the UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Building. Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort. If you should have any questions, feel free to call: 210-458-2460 or email: sbdcworkshop@utsa.edu. To find information regarding directions and parking, please go to: http://bit.ly/SASBDCmap.

Oct
24
Thu
OSHA-10 Safety Workshop @ Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Oct 24 @ 8:00 am – Oct 25 @ 1:00 pm

This fully interactive OSHA-10 Safety Workshop is ideal for small businesses in non-construction industries. Attendees will learn how to develop their own OSHA approved safety program and receive the tools and templates to get started.

Lead by OSHA Authorized Instructor CJ Petitt SPHR and hosted the UTSA Small Business Development Center, this highly rated workshop helps small businesses avoid work-related injuries, OSHA violations and costly insurance premiums. Workshop how-to topics include:

OSHA Recordkeeping & Inspections

Workplace Violence & Emergency Response

Accident Prevention & Egress Plans

Ergonomic Workspaces

Attendees will receive a durable OSHA wallet card.  Cost is $150 with lunch provided on first day. Approved SHRM/HRCI credit. Reserve your seat online at: https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/30025

This is a 10-hour certification course that takes place over two days. Participants must attend BOTH days to receive credit.

 

Nov
1
Fri
HR Solutions: How to Recruit Effectively @ Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Nov 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

How do you find the right person for the right job? Attend this session and find out!

It costs 250% of an employee’s annual salary to replace a bad employee. In this session, you will learn practical tips on how to hire right the first time. Tips will include low to no-cost advertising, applicant tracking and testing for applicants with user-friendly tools of HR professionals.

  • Learn where to find the best candidates for the job
  • Learn how to easily build job descriptions and postings
  • Learn how to legally screen and hire candidates

This is a no-cost event! Registration is encouraged as seating is limited. The workshop will be held at the UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Building. Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort. If you should have any questions, feel free to call: 210-458-2460 or email: sbdcworkshop@utsa.edu. To find information regarding directions and parking, please go to: http://bit.ly/SASBDCmap.

Feb
20
Thu
Hiring Smart: Avoid Small Employer Pitfalls @ UTSA Small Business Development Center
Feb 20 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Hiring your first employee? The rules for big business don’t apply.

What rules do apply? Attend this session and find out! Learn how to hire your first employees in a legally defensible way that won’t break the budget. Learn a little secret sauce for creating your first policies as well. Geared towards small business, this course covers HR tips and tools that save time and legal hassles.

  • Learn what regulations apply to your hires
  • Learn how to avoid the expensive pitfalls of being an employer
  • Learn about cost savings tools that will help you work smart

Instructions:

This is a no-cost event! Registration is encouraged as seating is limited. The workshop will be held at the UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Building. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort. If you should have any questions, feel free to call: 210-458-2460 or email: sbdcworkshop@utsa.edu. To find information regarding directions and parking, please go to: http://bit.ly/SASBDCmap.

Mar
27
Fri
HR Solutions: How to Recruit Effectively @ UTSA Small Business Development Center
Mar 27 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

How do you find the right person for the right job? Attend this session and find out!

It costs 250% of an employee’s annual salary to replace a bad employee. In this session, you will learn practical tips on how to hire right the first time. Tips will include low to no-cost advertising, applicant tracking and testing for applicants with user-friendly tools of HR professionals.

  • Learn where to find the best candidates for the job
  • Learn how to easily build job descriptions and postings
  • Learn how to legally screen and hire candidates

This is a no-cost event! Registration is encouraged as seating is limited. The workshop will be held at the UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Building. Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort. If you should have any questions, feel free to call: 210-458-2460 or email: sbdcworkshop@utsa.edu. To find information regarding directions and parking, please go to: http://bit.ly/SASBDCmap.