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- Preparing and Delivering Employee Reviews
- GD&T Introduction – Level 1
- AI: A Game Changer for Quality Professionals – Level 1
- Al: A Game Changer for Quality Professionals – Level 2
All hosted by
Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County
Training Opportunities
Delivered By
Hosted By
Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County
Next Level Jobs aims to equip working-age Hoosiers and Indiana employers with the training and skills they need to succeed in the 21st Century economy. Developed in partnership by the Governor, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development with support from the Indiana General Assembly, Next Level Jobs features two targeted grant programs:
- Workforce Ready Grant program for working-age Hoosiers
- Employer Training Grant program for Indiana employers
Substitutions & Cancellations
Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the class. Please notify the EDC of Elkhart County the substitute’s name prior to the day of class.
Cancellations must be submitted 10 business days prior to start of workshop date in order to receive a full refund. Those cancelling within 5-9 business days prior to start of workshop will be assessed a 15% charge.
No refund will be issued for cancellations less than 5 business days prior to start of workshop.
A full refund of registration fees will be made if Purdue MEP exercises its right to cancel the program.
Thanks to the Sponsorship of
Workshops & Seminars
Supporting our business community
Mar 2026
AI: A Game Changer for Spreadsheets →
March 24, 2026 at 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Dive into the future of data with this hands-on workshop!
Explore how AI can transform everyday Excel tasks into automated, intelligent processes, freeing up time and boosting accuracy.
Apr 2026
Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) - (5 Days) April 7, 8, 14, 15 and 16 2026 →
April 7, 2026 at 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
This five-day workshop provides the basic skills and knowledge you need to work with the programmable logic controllers (PLCs) found in a typical manufacturing plant. The course begins with a review of relay logic, and then you’ll learn PLC programming, including general logic, timers, counters, and math functions, followed by human-machine interface (HMI) programming.
Problem-Solving Training using PDCA, A3, and Root Cause Analysis →
April 28, 2026 at 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
In this course, participants will learn about the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) problem-solving method. In addition, participants will learn about problem-solving tools and activities, including A3, root cause analysis, process mapping, cause and effect diagrams, and others.
Objectives:
- Define “problem” and identify problem-solving skills.
- Identify barriers to problem solving.
- List the benefits of using a structured problem-solving method.
- Explain the A3 problem-solving form and how it is used.
- Describe the goals of each Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) step and activities that take place during each step.
- Define “root cause” and distinguish between root causes and symptoms.
Intended audience: Manufacturing personnel at all levels who want to learn a methodical approach for problem solving or personnel who want to improve their existing problem-solving skills.
Workshop length: 8 hours
May 2026
Introduction to Industrial Electrical Principles and Troubleshooting Part 1 (2 days) May 12 and 13 →
May 12, 2026 - May 13, 2026 at 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
This two day workshop covers the foundational concepts of electricity, including terms, circuits, direct and alternating currents. The course also includes numerous exercises and examples. Participants who complete this course can expect to gain knowledge and learn skills useful in an industrial environment.
Introduction to Industrial Electrical Principles and Troubleshooting Part 2 (2 days) May 19 and 20 →
May 19, 2026 - May 20, 2026 at 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
This two-day workshop covers the foundational concepts of electric motors and industrial transformers. The course also includes numerous exercises and examples. Participants who complete this course can expect to gain knowledge and learn skills useful in an industrial environment.
Introduction to Industrial Electrical Principles and Troubleshooting Part 3 (2 days) May 26 and 27 →
May 26, 2026 - May 27, 2026 at 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
This two-day workshop covers basic industrial print reading, relay logic, industrial controls, and numbering systems. The course also includes numerous exercises and examples. Participants who complete this course can expect to gain knowledge and learn skills useful in an industrial environment.
Aug 2026
GD&T Basic Applications - Level 2 →
August 11, 2026 at 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Serving as a continuation of GD&T Introduction – Level 1, this hands-on workshop expands upon the foundational concepts covered in the initial training. Participants will deepen their understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), a symbolic language used on engineering drawings to define part features such as size, shape, form, and orientation. By mastering GD&T, manufacturers can enhance clarity in design communication, improve inspection accuracy, and reduce production costs.
Sep 2026
In Spanish-Introduction to Industrial Electrical Principles and Troubleshooting Part 1 (2 days) September 10 and 11 →
September 10, 2026 - September 11, 2026 at 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
This two day workshop covers the foundational concepts of electricity, including terms, circuits, direct and alternating currents. The course also includes numerous exercises and examples. Participants who complete this course can expect to gain knowledge and learn skills useful in an industrial environment.
Delivered in Spanish.
In Spanish-Introduction to Industrial Electrical Principles and Troubleshooting Part 2 (2 days) September17 and 18 →
September 17, 2026 - September 18, 2026 at 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
This two-day workshop covers the foundational concepts of electric motors and industrial transformers. The course also includes numerous exercises and examples. Participants who complete this course can expect to gain knowledge and learn skills useful in an industrial environment.
Delivered in Spanish.
Oct 2026
In Spanish-Introduction to Industrial Electrical Principles and Troubleshooting Part 3 (2 days) October 1 and 2 →
October 1, 2026 - October 2, 2026 at 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
This two-day workshop covers basic industrial print reading, relay logic, industrial controls, and numbering systems. The course also includes numerous exercises and examples. Participants who complete this course can expect to gain knowledge and learn skills useful in an industrial environment.
Delivered in Spanish.
Training Opportunities
Delivered By
Hosted By
Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County
Thanks to the Sponsorship of
Next Level Jobs—part of Governor Holcomb’s Next Level Indiana agenda—aims to equip working-age Hoosiers and Indiana employers with the training and skills they need to succeed in the 21st Century economy. Developed in partnership by the Governor, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development with support from the Indiana General Assembly, Next Level Jobs features two targeted grant programs:
- Workforce Ready Grant program for working-age Hoosiers
- Employer Training Grant program for Indiana employers
- Rapid Recovery Program Expansion
Substitutions & Cancellations
Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the class. Please notify the EDC of Elkhart County the substitute’s name prior to the day of class.
Cancellations must be submitted 10 business days prior to start of workshop date in order to receive a full refund. Those cancelling within 5-9 business days prior to start of workshop will be assessed a 15% charge.
No refund will be issued for cancellations less than 5 business days prior to start of workshop.
A full refund of registration fees will be made if Purdue MEP exercises its right to cancel the program.
