Business & Industry Training
Spring 2021 schedules have been updated! Additional updates pending. Stay tuned!
Frequently Asked Questions
We can:
- Discuss your personnel’s skills gaps to identify training solutions
- Tailor content to meet your training objectives
- Coordinate your training schedule to meet your business, personnel and instructor availability
- Deliver an interactive, quality learning experience with credentialed facilitators
- Host your training in your Guilford County location, or on one of our GTCC campuses
- Provide you with a competitive value experience
In addition, companies in the following industries: manufacturing, technology, warehousing/distribution, life sciences, air courier service, civil service operations, and who are about to experience significant job growth, technology investment, or productivity enhancement, may be eligible for state funded Customized Training Programs. Contact us for more details.
We can discuss a tailored cost-effective training plan for your employees in a full range of technical and interpersonal skills topics. Please contact us to discuss your needs and potential solutions.
We also coordinate high value/low cost public and "free" courses held on the Cameron Campus. Our current schedules and registration instructions are listed below.
Skills for Leaders: Aspiring, First-Time, Seasoned
- Leadership Toolkit – Spring class!
- Business Writing – Spring class!
- Conflict Resolution – Free class!
- The Totally Responsible Person
- Behavioral Interviewing
Effective Communication
- Speaking with Confidence and Power
- High Impact Feedback & Listening© – Free class!
- Customer Service
OSHA and Safety
- OSHA Certifications – Spring classes!
Logistics/Supply Chain
- Logistics/Supply Chain – Free classes!
Technical Skills
- Motors and Controls
- Programmable Logic Controls (PLC)
Other Programs
- Process Improvement
- Industrial & Manufacturing Technologies
- Computer Software & Hardware
Steve Castelloe
Director – Business & Industry Training
srcastelloe@gtcc.edu
336-334-4822 Ext. 57002
Thirty years of experience in Industrial Engineering, manufacturing management, and maintenance management in the textile and apparel industry. His areas of expertise include engineering, training, and industrial maintenance, as well as training experience in industrial safety and industrial management. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Western Carolina University, and an MBA from Pfeiffer University.
Therese Coon
Coordinator/Instructor – Business & Industry Training
tgcoon@gtcc.edu
336-334-4822 Ext. 57003
Twenty-year manufacturing management career with Procter & Gamble working in production management, logistics, and quality assurance assignments in FDA regulated consumer product manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, Missouri, and Ohio. Therese holds an undergraduate degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering, a graduate degree in Technology Education from N.C. A&T State University, and a Technical Professional Communications Certificate from East Carolina University. She instructed an undergraduate professional communications course in Guilford College for 5 years, and has been an active “adult learning facilitator” in Guilford and Randolph counties through adjunct roles with Randolph Community College and Guilford Technical Community College, and as an independent trainer. Therese enjoys facilitating team development, leadership, first-time supervision, and communications training. She is certified to administer and train Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessments.
Jean Apple
Administrative Assistant – Business & Industry Training
ejapple@gtcc.edu
336-334-4822 Ext. 57008