Central State University Workforce Training and Business Development Center offering free summer programs
The Workforce Training and Business Development Center at Central State University-Dayton is preparing for a summer filled with free training in high-demand skills in growing industries. These programs, led by expert CSU faculty at CSU-Dayton and Central State University in Wilberforce, equip workers with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in the job market.
The center focuses on emerging industries in the Miami Valley: advanced materials and manufacturing, information technology, and advanced data management. Training will include short-term workshops for certification and long-term instruction resulting in undergraduate degrees.
The courses are free to those residing in Clark, Greene and Montgomery counties.
The center is committed to promoting small business sustainability, employment opportunities and educational attainment.
Registration is now open for the following in-person courses. Space is limited to up to 30 students for each course, at which point additional registrations will be added to the waiting list.
June workforce training
Business Building: Financial Analysis for Decision Making
- June 10, 17, and 24, 6-7:30 p.m., CSU-Dayton
Human Resources Strategies for Small Businesses
- June 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., CSU-Dayton
- June 17-18, 20-21, 24-27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., CSU
PLC Training, Programmable Logic Controllers and Automation Training
- June 3-7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., CSU
Welding and Heat Treatment Workshop
- June 3-7, 17-18, 20-21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., CSU
Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security
- June 10-11, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., CSU
Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery
- June 12-13, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., CSU
Drinking Water and Water Treatment
- June 6-7, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CSU
Project Management for Entrepreneurs
- Mondays from June 3-July 1, 6-7:30 p.m., CSU-Dayton
July workforce training
Business Building: Technology Trends for Business Innovation
- July 3, 10, and 17, 6-7:30 p.m., CSU-Dayton
iOS and Android App Development
- July 8-11, 13-19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., CSU
CNC Programming I — Fundamental Level
- July 8-10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., CSU
- July 15-18, 22-25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., CSU
CNC Programming II — Intermediate Level
- July 15-17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., CSU
Leadership and Change Management
- July 15, 22, 29, 6-7:30 p.m., CSU-Dayton
Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery
- July 18-19, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., CSU
Drinking Water and Water Treatment
- July 11-12, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CSU
Effective Communication in the Business Environment
- July 24, 6-8:30 p.m., CSU-Dayton
August workforce training
Environmental Permitting and Auditing
- Aug. 5-6, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., CSU
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Aug. 12, 19, and 26, 6-7:30 p.m., CSU-Dayton
For more information, visit centralstate.edu/workforce-training-and-business-development-center or contact Ashley Browning, interim project director, at 937-376-6009 or Mildred Smith, interim assistant project director, at 937-376-6167.
