Is advanced framing and insulation the smarter strategy of construction and a contributor to our energy efficient future? Explore the concepts of advanced framing for commercial buildings and how this practice may impact the way the building community designs for the future.  The use of advanced framing provides more opportunity for various forms of insulation to have an impact on the building energy efficiency in ways that have not been presented in traditional construction. This class will cover the various forms of traditional and nontraditional insulation and how they perform in various conditions.

We’ll use pictures, videos, code books and plans to understand the concepts of advanced framing and how to apply them in practice.

Lighting systems and their controls play a large role in the energy efficiency of a building.  This class will look at Section C405 of the NM IECC to understand the role of electrical power and lighting in building efficiency.  We will also look at the U-Factor Alternative path of compliance through the energy code and determine if any of the lighting requirements will change using that path vs the Component Performance Alternative path, with the common compliance verification tool - COMcheck.  

The ability to clearly reason through problems and to present arguments in a logical, compelling way has become a key skill for survival in today’s world. This workshop will give you some practical tools and hands-on experience with critical thinking and problem solving. 8 hrs

JANET HEBBE has over 15 years of Human Resources experience, specializing in employee relations, employment law, and leadership. She has served as an HR Director and Director of the Anchorage Health Department. She holds a Master’s in Management and Bachelor’s in Technical Writing and Editing.

Success as a manager is heavily influenced by how well your team operates and what kind of results they achieve. Is your team able to solve problems? Can they resolve conflict? Are they enthusiastic and motivated to do their best? Do they work well together? This workshop is designed for participants who want to develop their team leadership skills and unleash the talent of individual team members. 8 hrs

TISH NELSON has worked in Education and Business for over 20 years, and has trained supervisors, managers, and employees for many different companies, tribes and city governments.

Lighting systems and their controls play a large role in the energy efficiency of a building.  This class will look at Section C405 of the NM IECC to understand the role of electrical power and lighting in building efficiency.  We will also look at the U-Factor Alternative path of compliance through the energy code and determine if any of the lighting requirements will change using that path vs the Component Performance Alternative path, with the common compliance verification tool - COMcheck.  

Heat pumps are all the craze right now, but questions surround them. What exactly is a heat pump and how can it be energy efficient?  Discover how heat pumps works, some of the code requirements, and resources available to support the design of a system utilizing heat pumps.  We’ll use pictures, videos, code books and plans to understand the concepts of heat pumps and how to apply them in practice.

Many of us flinch when we hear terms like depreciation,cash flow, balance sheet, and (worst of all!) budgets. However, these are all important concepts to understand if you’re going to succeed in today’sbusiness world, particularly as a supervisor. Even better, financial terms are not as scary as they seem! 16 hrs

TISH NELSON is a business woman who enjoys teaching and sharing new ideas. She has worked in Education and Business for over 20 years.

IT security jobs are in high demand! CompTIA Security+ emphasizes hands-on practical skills to ensure you are prepared to solve a wide variety of today’s complex security issues. The Security+ certification is chosen by more corporations and defense organizations to validate baseline security skills and for fulfilling the DoD 8570 compliance. This course will prepare you to take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. 36 hrs

Online class times: WED & THU, 3-7 pm, SAT, 8 am-12 pm

To register, call 505-566-3214