Workshops

Jun
8
Fri
Hiring Smart: Avoid Small Employer Pitfalls @ Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Jun 8 @ 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.

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
19
Tue
COSA Diplomacy & Tact @ San Antonio College
Jun 19 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Jun
21
Thu
OSHA-10 Safety Workshop @ Small Business Development Center
Jun 21 @ 9:00 am – Jun 22 @ 4:00 pm

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

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

Register before June 18th and receive a coupon for free CPR and First Aid Training. Members of our partner programs are eligible for $20 off. What are the benefits of attending?

  • Receive a durable OSHA-10 wallet card
  • Qualify for discounted workers’ compensation
  • Demonstrate commitment to safety standards

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
Jul
11
Wed
COSA Presentation Skills (Day 1) @ San Antonio College (Oppenheimer Center)
Jul 11 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Jul
12
Thu
COSA Presentation Skills (Day 2) @ San Antonio College (Oppenheimer Center)
Jul 12 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Jul
17
Tue
COSA How To Stay Calm Under Pressure @ San Antonio College (Oppenheimer Center)
Jul 17 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Jul
26
Thu
COSA Interpersonal Skills @ San Antonio College (Oppenheimer Center)
Jul 26 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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.

Sep
14
Fri
HR Solutions: How to Recruit Effectively @ Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Sep 14 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

 How do you find the right person for the right job? Attend this session and find out! Research shows it costs 250% of an employee’s salary to replace bad employees. 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. Click Here To Register.

  • 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
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