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San Juan College - Center for Workforce Development



Interpersonal Skills & Professional Development

Meal-Time Table Etiquette

$150

with TISH NELSON

Calendar Jun 16, 2026 at 8 am

Whether you’re hosting a formal dinner, entertaining business clients, planning a buffet, or preparing a casual picnic, table-setting etiquette can elevate your gathering and leave a lasting impression. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn the how, where, and why of setting the table for a variety of occasions—formal,informal, buffet-style, and beyond.

We’ll cover the proper placement of silverware, chargers, plates, salad and bread plates, soup bowls,and beverage glasses for wine, champagne, and water. You’ll gain confidence in napkin placement, understand which fork to use (and when), how to serve and pass food correctly, and even learn the art of buffet setup—from avoiding bottlenecks to creating a visually appealing line.

You’ll also explore picnic etiquette, tips for hosting in-laws or clients, and how to set a table that’s both functional and fabulous. Whether you’re dining out or hosting in, this class will demystify mealtime manners and give you the tools to host with style and grace.

8 hrs

Basic Math and English for Business
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Basic Math and English for Business

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This course will help you acquire basic knowledge about Math and English concepts commonly used in the workplace and be able to confidently apply these new skills into your current and future business endeavors.

8 hrs

Available upon request. Call our OperationsCoordinator at 505-566-4208 for more information.

Effective Business and Technical Writing
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Effective Business and Technical Writing

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This course is designed to equip you with the essential skills for effective communication in professional environments. You will learn to tailor your writing to suit diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and relevance.Through practical exercises, you will grasp the nuances of crafting technical reports, memos, letters, and emails in the appropriate formats. By the end of the course,you will be empowered to apply your new found skills confidently in real-world scenarios, enhancing communication expertise in the business arena.

8 hrs

Available upon request. Call our OperationsCoordinator at 505-566-4208 for more information.

Managing Change
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Managing Change

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Change is inevitable. It’s how you respond to it that affects outcomes. This course will teach you to see change not as something to be feared and resisted but as an essential element to be accepted. Understand that adapting to change is not technical but attitudinal and you can see change as an opportunity for self-motivation and innovation. By the end of the course, you will identify strategies for helping change be accepted and implemented in the workplace.

8 hrs

Available upon request. Call our Operations Coordinator at 505-566-4208 for more information.

Project Management Fundamentals
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Project Management Fundamentals

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Learn the essential principles of effective project management. This course will help you to identify project tasks and resources, organize them using Work Breakdown Structures, and schedule them efficiently with basic planning tools like Gantt charts and PERT diagrams. Explore the crucial role of risk management in project success, and master the process of developing, executing, and terminating projects. Whether you’re new to project management or seeking to enhance your skills, this course provides the essential knowledge and tools to excel in managing projects effectively.

8 hrs

Available upon request. Call our OperationsCoordinator at 505-566-4208 for more information.

Selling Skills: 10 Minute Presentations
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Selling Skills: 10 Minute Presentations

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Presentations, whether in person or via video interface, remain a primary means of building business relationships and partnerships that will sustain and grow your company. In the filled calendars of busy customers and investors, time is literally money. In 10-Minute Presentations, you will learn how to craft and polish an engaging, professional presentation that shares your message and call to action swiftly and clearly. This will maximize your impact, conversations and productivity.

8 hrs

Available upon request. Call our Operations Coordinator at 505-566-4208 for more information.

Team Building: Developing High Performance Teams
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Team Building: Developing High Performance Teams

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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? 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

Available upon request. Call our Operations Coordinator at 505-566-4208 for more information.





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