http://www.hazletonchamber.orgNews related to Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce(c) 2026, Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce All Rights Reserved.5https://web.hazletonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=10073Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:18:15 GMTThe OSHA 30-hour training course for general industry is designed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to help foremen, supervisors, managers, safety committee members, safety staff and others who have the responsibility of workplace safety, so they can be educated on the basics of OSHA health and safety regulations. The course also provides participants with an overview of how OSHA operates. There are no educational prerequisites or required workplace experience needed to take the 30-hour general industry course. This OSHA 30 training course is intended for operations like production facilities and most other manufacturing sites, health care providers, warehousing and logistics operations, oil and gas production and refinery sites and service industries. The OSHA 30 training course is usually spread over four consecutive days. When a participant successfully completes the OSHA 30 training course, he or she will receive the official OSHA wallet card. The individual will also receive a personalized certificate from NEPIRC. This course is taught by an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer and is eligible for WEDnetPA funding.https://web.hazletonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=10055Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:56:30 GMT NEPIRC’s Lean Specialist Certificate Program is a series of courses covering the concepts and tools professionals need to support Continuous Improvement efforts in today’s work environment. The curriculum encompasses the necessary technical and interpersonal skills to implement sustainable improvements in productivity, quality and workplace safety. This program is ideal for individuals of all levels and designed to be appropriate for companies at any stage of their lean journey. Throughout the curriculum, participants will identify actual wastes in one of their company’s value streams and, in the final session, present an action plan from a “Waste Walk” that evidences their understanding of the application of the elements from each session. This course is eligible for WedNetPA funding.https://web.hazletonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=10053Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:56:24 GMTEnhance project processes and heighten customer satisfaction with project management training! NEPIRC is pleased to offer a six-session Applied Project Management Program, which teaches the basics of project management, such as learning the proper terminology, creating project charters, defining project scope, developing the project plan, understanding work breakdown structures (WBS) using MS Project, and leading and communicating with project teams. Those who take this course are typically new to project management or in the early stages of their project management careers. After completing the program, participants will know how to set realistic expectations with project teams, build schedules, allocate resources, lead change and manage budgets. This course will satisfy the 35-hour requirement to sit for the PMP designation. Successful course completion requires fulfilling the attendance requirement of 35 hours of training.https://web.hazletonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=10052Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:56:21 GMTnhance project processes and heighten customer satisfaction with project management training! NEPIRC is pleased to offer a six-session Applied Project Management Program, which teaches the basics of project management, such as learning the proper terminology, creating project charters, defining project scope, developing the project plan, understanding work breakdown structures (WBS) using MS Project, and leading and communicating with project teams. Those who take this course are typically new to project management or in the early stages of their project management careers. After completing the program, participants will know how to set realistic expectations with project teams, build schedules, allocate resources, lead change and manage budgets. This course will satisfy the 35-hour requirement to sit for the PMP designation.https://web.hazletonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=10079Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:34:50 GMTThis course is ideal for companies that need to increase customer satisfaction and decrease operating costs. Six Sigma is a problem solving methodology that uses statistical tools and techniques to greatly reduce the frequency of defects and errors within products and services by identifying, analyzing, and eliminating variation within production, business administration and customer service processes. Companies implementing Six Sigma have achieved order processing time reductions of nearly 75%, first-pass yield improvements of over 53%, on-time delivery rate increases of up to 85% and cycle time reductions of nearly 31%. Typically, Six Sigma is implemented through the performance of targeted improvement projects that apply the proven DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) approach to a specific process. Most projects can be performed by qualified Six Sigma Green Belts, with Six Sigma Black Belts assisting in the project’s chartering, data collection, data analysis and improvement sustainability aspects as needed. https://web.hazletonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=10080Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:34:54 GMThe Intro to AS9100:2016 focuses specifically on the aerospace industry and is part of the comprehensive standards produced by the Americas Aerospace Quality Group (AAQG) and the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG). NEPIRC would like to help you and your company gain a competitive edge by becoming AS9100 certified. During this no-cost seminar, you will gain a high-level understanding of the AS9100 standard and how this certification can provide several benefits to your bottom line. Topics covered: Requirements Overview: Management responsibility Planning and resource management Planning and control of the production process Systems evaluation and improvement Benefits of Implementing AS9100: Reducing costs and errors Increasing customer satisfaction Standardization of processes and systems Expanding business opportunities Certification Process: Systems evaluation and gap assessment Registrar process Ongoing compliance https://web.hazletonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=10081Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:34:57 GMTThis course is ideal for companies that need to increase customer satisfaction and decrease operating costs. Six Sigma is a problem solving methodology that uses statistical tools and techniques to greatly reduce the frequency of defects and errors within products and services by identifying, analyzing, and eliminating variation within production, business administration and customer service processes. Companies implementing Six Sigma have achieved order processing time reductions of nearly 75%, first-pass yield improvements of over 53%, on-time delivery rate increases of up to 85% and cycle time reductions of nearly 31%. Typically, Six Sigma is implemented through the performance of targeted improvement projects that apply the proven DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) approach to a specific process. Most projects can be performed by qualified Six Sigma Green Belts, with Six Sigma Black Belts assisting in the project’s chartering, data collection, data analysis and improvement sustainability aspects as needed. Course Outline This five-session course is instructed by a NEPIRC Six Sigma Master Black Belt and covers Six Sigma concepts, roles and implementation approaches that will enable participants to identify Six Sigma execution opportunities and conduct Six Sigma projects with limited involvement from a Six Sigma Black Belt. This course is eligible for WedNetPA funding. Participants will learn: The Six Sigma philosophy from a certified Six Sigma Black Belt To identify Six Sigma opportunities, and how to charter and conduct Six Sigma projects independently or as part of a small group To apply the proven DMAIC approach for Six Sigma implementation How to quantify the benefits and ROI of the project and report project outcomes to their peers and supervisorshttps://web.hazletonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=10050Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:56:14 GMTThe Intro to AS9100:2016 focuses specifically on the aerospace industry and is part of the comprehensive standards produced by the Americas Aerospace Quality Group (AAQG) and the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG). NEPIRC would like to help you and your company gain a competitive edge by becoming AS9100 certified. During this three-hour, no-cost webinar, you will gain a high-level understanding of the AS9100 standard and how this certification can provide several benefits to your bottom line. Topics covered: Requirements Overview: Management responsibility Planning and resource management Planning and control of the production process Systems evaluation and improvement Benefits of Implementing AS9100: Reducing costs and errors Increasing customer satisfaction Standardization of processes and systems Expanding business opportunities Certification Process: Systems evaluation and gap assessment Registrar process Ongoing compliancehttps://web.hazletonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=10051Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:56:18 GMTThe OSHA 10-hour training course for general industry is intended to provide students with an overview of the basic health and safety hazards present in the workplace. This 10-hour course also details the role of OSHA and how it operates. There are no educational prerequisites or required workplace experience needed to take the 10-hour general industry course, which is usually spread over two consecutive days. The OSHA 10-hour course is targeted to those already in the workforce or those looking to enter with a knowledge of workplace safety. This course is eligible for WedNetPA funding. The mandatory topics that will be covered in the OSHA 10-hour general industry training course include: - Introduction to OSHA - Walking and Working Surfaces - Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention and Protection - Electrical - Personal Protective Equipment - Hazard Communicationhttps://web.hazletonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=10083Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:35:04 GMTThis specific training class has been scheduled with night-shift workers in mind. Join NEPIRC on February 6th from 9 to 10:30 p.m. - that's right p.m.! This training is a great opportunity for those who work non-traditional hours to receive some virtual training. Reasonable suspicion training helps managers, supervisors and company leaders recognize the effects of alcohol and drug misuse in the workplace. It shows how to identify signs of substance abuse, along with teaching how to make informed testing decisions without discrimination based on objective observation. What should employers do if they suspect an employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol at work? This course presents the steps management should take to properly execute and document situations under a drug and alcohol testing policy. Some examples of reasonable suspicion symptoms include: · The odor of alcohol or a controlled substance on the breath · Unsteady gait · Slurred speech · Difficulty conversing or understanding · Dilated or pinpoint pupils · Red or glassy eyes · Hyperactivity or drowsiness · Confusionhttps://web.hazletonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=10082Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:35:01 GMTPenn State offers Project Echo, a virtual program for employers to learn about the advantages of supporting employees who are overcoming substance use disorder. Supporting recovery in the workplace sets companies and employees up for success. Through education and training, employers have the power to normalize the recovery journey for affected employees, shatter the stigma they often experience and boost overall workplace health. https://web.hazletonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=10070Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:07:39 GMT<p>The Wilkes-Barre Area Career &amp; Technical Center is hosting its Annual Designer Purse Bingo and Shopping extravaganza on Saturday February 15, 2025. Time 1PM and Doors open at 12PM Tickets are $25 in Advance and $30 at the door day of event. this includes 20 regular games and a door prize entry. We will also have Specials, Basket raffles, 50/50, Food and Snacks for an additional fee. There will be local small businesses and vendors present for all your shopping needs. This event is open to the public to shop and check out what we have! Trust me you do not want to miss this event! All proceeds go directly to the students of the Wilkes-Barre Area CTC.</p> https://web.hazletonchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=10071Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:07:59 GMT