Training & Workshops

July 30, 2008

Calling all Inventors!

Do you have an idea or product and don't know what to do next? Here is an important workshop for you! To be held July 30, 2008 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Cheboygan Area Public Library, Room A. Patent Attorneys and representatives from LSSU's Prototype Development Center will present valuable information and answer your questions.

Click on the link for complete details and registration information.

Inventor's Workshop Click here to Download

September 2008

Entrepreneur and New Media Certification Programs

Entrepreneur and New Media Certification programs are being offered at NCMC in partnership with the Waganakising Odawa Career and Technical Education Program (WOCTEP), part of the Department of Education of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. Classes start in the fall and will be offered on a semester-by-semester basis.

In the Entrepreneurial program students will learn how to successfully start and manage their own business by taking courses like Advertising and the Entrepreneur, Legal Issues for Entrepreneurs, Customer Service, and Human Resource Issues. In the New Media program students will gain hands-on experience in the exciting area of digital and web-based audio and video recording, editing and presentation. Courses in this program include introductions to Adobe Photoshop and Digital Audio and Video, Employability Skills, and Web Page Design.

There are several benefits to doing certification programs through WOCTEP including culturally diverse courses, need-based assistance including student stipends, mileage, and childcare, and an academic liaison that will help guide students through the program. These certification programs are available to any and all NCMC students.

For more information or to sign-up, please contact Amber at 231-242-1493 or alechowicz@ltbbodawa-nsn.gov.

Entrepreneur Flyer Click here to Download

Entrepreneur Brochure Click here to Download

November 13, 2008

Sustainable Business Conference of Michigan

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your business' green practices by becoming a sponsor of Michigan's leading sustainable conference! The focus is Energizing Michigan's Green Future; with speakers discussing renewable energy as well as enegry efficiency, economy, policy, needs, and growth. The conference will take place at the Feltzer Center in Kalamazoo on November 13, 2008.

Sustainable Business Conference Click here to Download

Lean Learning Consortium
Northwestern Michigan College & Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center have partnered up to make training available to businesses in northwest Michigan. This is a great resource for companies (not limited to manufacturing) to learn and implement world class Lean Enterprise practices.

Lean Learning Consortium Click here to Download