FREE Leadership Training Offered at Chemeketa to Prepare Workers for Supervisory Roles

Posted on March 19, 2025

No-cost, grant-funded training program equips employees and job seekers in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties with essential leadership skills for career advancement.

Salem, Ore., March 19, 2025 — Chemeketa Community College, in partnership with Willamette Workforce Partnership (WWP), is offering a free, noncredit Supervisory and Leadership training program to help employees and job seekers develop essential leadership skills for career advancement.

The 18-hour training is tailored for individuals in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties who are looking to reskill and upskill for leadership roles in key industries, including Manufacturing, Hospitality, Healthcare, Construction, Warehousing, Distribution, and Technology.

Training Details:

Location: Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry (626 High St. NE, Salem, OR)

Session Dates:
Session 1 – Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 9 AM – 3:30 PM
Session 2 – Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 9 AM – 3:30 PM
Session 3 – Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 9 AM – 3:30 PM

Participants will earn a Certificate of Completion for each session and those who complete all three will receive a Non-Credit Training Certificate (NCTC), demonstrating their leadership skills for prospective employers.

Who Should Attend?

  • Employees looking for promotions in their current roles

  • Job seekers aspiring for supervisory positions in local industries

  •  Individuals exploring leadership and management degree programs

The training sessions will include lectures, group discussions, industry guest speakers, and real-world case studies to provide participants with practical skills for leadership success.

“This training is a fantastic opportunity for individuals to advance their careers and develop leadership skills at no cost,” said Lori McCauley, Program Coordinator at Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry. “With industry-focused content and expert guidance, participants will be well-prepared to take on supervisory roles.”

How to Register:

Interested participants can register now by contacting Lori McCauley at  Lori.McCauley@chemeketa.edu or  503.316.3239.

 

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For more than 50 years, Chemeketa Community College has committed itself to transforming lives and our community through exceptional learning experiences in the Mid-Willamette Valley. As the second largest multi-campus district in Oregon, Chemeketa serves 17,000 students annually at its Salem and Yamhill Valley campuses, as well as Brooks, Eola, Winema, Dallas, Woodburn and Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry (CCBI).

Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution.

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