March confidently into your future with the professional development and continuing education opportunities at CRI!

Instructor-led Online Courses - Starting Soon!
Did you know that CRI's online courses are interactive, instructor-led, and allow you to network with other learners without leaving your home or office? Our instructors will work with you to create an effective and practical online learning experience, applicable to your life and career--no 'canned' classes here!

• Art of Leadership, Level 1, March 8 - April 25. Become a more self-aware leader who brings strong ethics, high performance, and high morale to any leadership situation.
• Safety Management for Supervisors-Certificate Course, March 15 - April 4. Co-sponsored by the Minnesota Safety Council; earn 1.2 CEUs, plus certificate.
• The Basics of a New Position, March 22 - April 4. Your business depends on its staff for success. Learn strategies to maximize the potential of every hire.
• Fundraising for Non-Profits, April 5 - April 18. Learn helpful strategies, events, and tactics for raising funds for your organization.
• The Art of Leadership II, May 3 - June 20. Continue with the personal and professional development that you began in the Art of Leadership I.
• Computer Forensics, May 31 - June 21. Learn the fundamental principles and concepts of computer forensics and earn 45 POST credits

Still have questions about online learning? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page!

Businesses, Register now for Career Connections at BSU!
Hire the best, most qualified new employees--recruit interns and staff at the 5th Annual BSU-NTC Career Connections event, Tuesday, March 23. Click here for registration form or call Career Services at 755-2038. Employer registration deadline is March 1.

Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL) Returns in March!
Join ALL on Tuesday mornings starting March 2, for great new topics like "Native American Burial Practices in Minnesota," "Regional Canadian History," and many more. Click here for the complete spring schedule or here for the Spring ALL Newsletter.

Steam Plant Engineering
This 40-hour course is for boiler operators or those preparing to be boiler operators who will need to take either the MN Low Pressure (Level C) or MN High Pressure (Levels A & B) Boiler Exam. This class runs from Wednesday, March 3 - April 3. For complete course information and registration form, click here.

Traditional Skills Workshop - "Plan Your Garden"
There may be snow on the ground, but now is an ideal time to begin planning your garden. You will even leave this Thursday, March 4, evening class with a small selection of seeds to get you started! Click here for more information and to register.

Healing Touch, Level 1
Healing Touch is an energy-based practice that utilizes light touch on and above the body for relieving stress and pain. Click here for more information and for registration form. Class begins Friday, March 12.

Working Together Better - Webinar Series
Learn how to reduce miscommunications and unproductive conflict, and increase action and results. Attend "Creating Shared Understanding on Complex and Emotional Issues," a 90-minute online seminar (webinar) at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 16. Click here for more information and registration form.

Marketing for Small Businesses - "Comparing Media: Radio & Newspaper & Direct Mail, Oh My!"
To succeed in today's world, small businesses must cost-effectively promote the products and services that they offer. Take "Comparing Media" on Wednesday, March 17, and make smart decisions about your marketing options. Part of the "Marketing for Small Businesses" series. 

Brown Bag Event - "Geocaching: A Modern Day Treasure Hunt!"
With nearly 200 caches within 15 miles of Bemidji and thousands in the state, "cachers" have a new way to enjoy the outdoors. Join Naturalist John Fylpaa to find out how you can give this free sport a try! This Wednesday, March 17 event runs from 12:00 - 1:00 pm and is free and open to the public.

Register Today! 5th Annual Northern Minnesota Safety Conference
Reinforce your safety program, build skills, attend breakout sessions, access vendors, and earn CEUs by attending the Northern Minnesota Safety Conference on Tuesday, March 23. Business owners, supervisors, and employees welcome. Cost: $75, click here for event poster or here to register.

OSHA Construction Safety Course
This 10-hour course from the OSHA Training Institute takes place over March 23, 24, and 25. It is designed for private sector personnel who want to develop safety and health programs in the construction industry. Click here for course details and registration form.

Brown Bag Event - "Reiki: Introduction to Level 1"
What is Reiki? Bring your lunch and join Donna Morris, a Reiki Master with 40 years experience teaching at the college level, to find out! This Tuesday, March 23 lunchtime event is free and open to the public. Please note that a "Reiki: Level 1" course will be offered as a full-day class on April 24.

Dale Carnegie Training - "What's Your Name Again?"
Learn Dale Carnegie's proven techniques for remembering names, facts lists, and numbers and begin to utilize your memory to its fullest potential. This April 7 class is sponsored by the Bemidji Chamber of Commerce and the Center for Research and Innovation. Click here for more information and to register.

Look for New Classes!
Keep connected with CRI for new courses including a "Mapping Your Retirement" Brown Bag event and so much more! Watch our calendar for all new course information.

CRI's mission is to create opportunities through workforce, professional, and organizational development. Click here to let us know how we can better accomplish this mission and support your business success via our customized training programs, multimedia development, and other services. Upon request this document can be made available in alternate formats, please contact CRI for assistance. If you are taking a class from CRI and need a reasonable accommodation for a disability, such an accommodation can be made available upon advance request. Please contact CRI as soon as possible. For TTY communication, contact the Minnesota Relay Service at 612-297-5353 or 1-800-627-3529.