Upcoming Training Opportunities

Register online today at oabs.uta.edu/hr/classes
or call 817-272-3461.

The following classes will be offered between 01/01/04 and 01/31/04

JS-15PVTR - Fifteen Passenger Van Training
Location:  Environmental Health & Safety Building, 500 Summit Avenue, Room Training Room
Dates:  Tuesday, Jan 6, 2004 - Tuesday, Jan 6, 2004
Times:  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Class Days:  Tuesday
Instructed by:  Bonnie Martin
A requirement for all UTA employees who drive 15 Passenger Vans either owned by UTA or leased from an outside company.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Tuesday, Jan 6, 2004

JS-DEFDRIV - Defensive Driving Training
Location:  Environmental Health & Safety Building, 500 Summit Avenue, Room Training Room
Dates:  Tuesday, Jan 13, 2004 - Wednesday, Jan 14, 2004
Times:  1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Class Days:  Tuesday
Instructed by:  Bonnie Martin
A prospective driver must complete a 6-hour DDC and secure a Driving Record Background Check (Request for Information from Texas Driver Records) with a satisfactory rating prior to operating UTA leased, owned, or rental vehicles. Individuals not completing the above-mentioned requirements will not be added to the Authorized Drivers List. Individuals that have taken DDC within the past three years can be exempt from taking the UTA DDC with a copy of the DDC certificate. DDC will be offered at no cost to staff, faculty, and students; however, to obtain a certificate for a 10% discount on auto insurance, a $5.00 fee will be required (note: not all insurance companies offer a 10% discount; check with your agent if you are interested in the discount). The UTA 6-hour DDC cannot be used for ticket dismissal.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Tuesday, Jan 13, 2004

PD-NEO-003 - *New Employee Orientation -
Location:  J.D. Wetsel, Room 200
Dates:  Wednesday, Jan 14, 2004 - Wednesday, Jan 14, 2004
Times:  8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Colin Sanor
New Employee Orientation is the primary foundation of the University's Staff Development program. It is a requirement for all new, benefits eligible, employees.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Jan 14, 2004

PD-PHON100 - *Effective Phone Skills
Location:  J.D. Wetsel, Room 200
Dates:  Friday, Jan 23, 2004 - Friday, Jan 23, 2004
Times:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Days:  Friday
Instructed by:  Colin Sanor
A basic introduction to telephone etiquette and customer service skills. Learn to develop and utilize listening and speaking skills for better communication between the customer and yourself. Learn what to do and say during stressful conversations with a customer.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Friday, Jan 23, 2004

JS-HAZCOMT - Hazard Communication Training
Location:  Environmental Health & Safety, 500 Summit Avenue, Room Training Room
Dates:  Tuesday, Jan 27, 2004 - Tuesday, Jan 27, 2004
Times:  1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Class Days:  Tuesday
Instructed by:  Bonnie Martin
Please contact Environmental Health & Safety at 2185 for information about this class.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Tuesday, Jan 27, 2004

PD-HRF-ECF - HR Forum: Electronic Clearance Forms
Location:  Wetsel, Room 200
Dates:  Wednesday, Jan 28, 2004 - Wednesday, Jan 28, 2004
Times:  9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Class Days:  Wednesday
Instructed by:  Colin Sanor
Learn how to use the Electronic Clearance form for ease in processing an exiting employee's paperwork and other University items. Policies and procedures surrounding an employee who is separating from UTA will also be discussed.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Wednesday, Jan 28, 2004

PD-HRFGPS - HR Forum: Managing Your Retirement with Guided Portfolio Services
Location:  J.D. Wetsel, Room 200
Dates:  Thursday, Jan 29, 2004 - Thursday, Jan 29, 2004
Times:  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Class Days:  Thursday
Instructed by:  VALIC
Learn the importance and need for Wealth Forecasting, Asset Allocation, Investment Selection, and Asset Management for the individual participant in a qualified retirement savings plan, utilizing a professional money manager. Steve Williams and Paul Pickering from AIG Valic (one of our ORP companies) will lead this informative free session.
Enrollment Closing Date:  Thursday, Jan 29, 2004