DoD Cybersecurity Requirements Webinar
2021-05-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York), 2021-07-18 11:00 - 12:00 UTC, 2021-07-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NJ
DoD Cybersecurity Requirements Webinar
Companies in the Defense Industry Base (DIB) supply chain need to be complaint with the NIST 800-171 and new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements to avoid losing Department of Defense (DoD) contracts.
NJMEP has been working with these companies to help them understand the requirements, assess their gaps, and implement of the requirements.
Attend this webinar to learn the most recent and relevant information regarding these requirements, what is involved in implementation, what next steps should be taken, etc.
Topics covered:
-The CMMC requirements and implementation timeline
-The new Interim Rule and how it impacts the timeline
-Best Practices and Resources that can help
Who should attend:
Business Owners and leaders – who need to understand these requirements and how to become compliant
Internal and External IT Resources – who will be asked to address the technical requirements
Anyone else within your organization – who will be involved in the implementation of the technical, physical or administration controls
Companies in your supply chain – that will also need to be compliant due to the flow down clause
About NJMEP and our Cyber Link Program
NJ Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP), part of the National Network of MEP centers and NIST MEP, helps NJ manufacturers and STEM firms become more productive, profitable and globally competitive.
Cyber Link Program
NJMEP has been working under a Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) grant to assist companies in the DoD Supply Chain with both the NIST 800-171 and new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) cybersecurity requirements. The Program aims to educate, assess companies against the controls and assist them in implementing the requirements.

SQF Edition 9.0 “How Do I Get There?"
2021-05-18 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Included in the seminar is not only a summary of the changes with SQF Edition 9 but also a detailed explanation of the changes from Edition 8.1 to Edition 9: lab requirements, food safety culture, and hybrid structure. Ample time will be spent on participants’ specific questions and all will have access to a personal 2-hour review of what it will take for your company to be SQF Level 9.0 compliant.

SQF Practitioner
2021-05-31 00:00 - 2021-06-03 00:00 (America/New_York)

Time Management and Delegation
2021-06-01 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
“This course includes pre-work of completing a weekly activity log.
Purpose:
Time management skills are essential for achieving results. This course provides the
tools to set priorities and be more effective and productive.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
• Analyze time for ways to become more effective
• Identify common time wasters and develop strategies to overcome them
• Categorize tasks that can be delegated and an approach to successful delegation
Topics Covered Include:
• Benefits of Effective Time Management
• Common Time Wasters
• Overcoming Procrastination
• Eisenhower Urgent-Important Matrix
• Meeting Effectiveness
• Saying “No”
• The What and the How of Delegation”

Improve Operations with Lean Tools and Value Stream Mapping
2021-06-02 10:00 - 11:00 UTC, 2021-06-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
“This one hour complimentary webinar will open a participant’s eyes to the importance of visualizing information flow and decision processes in their company’s processes.
A case study will be presented of how NJMEP’s “Learn and Do” concepts helped identify and solve problems for a distributor of home goods, everything from Living Room End Tables to Bed Frames.
The case study is based on actual work.
Benefits included:
• Shipment processing time to less than 8 hours, from 20 hours,
• Percentage of orders shipped complete increased to 90%, from 86%.
• Reduced unloading time to 2 hours, from 3 days.
Participants will learn:
• Why the company needed improvement (the business case)
• What their basic problems were
• How the “Learn & Do” educational process brought employees and managers together
• The role that Transactional mapping played to guide the improvements”

New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020 Roundtable
2021-06-08 11:00 - 12:30 UTC, 2021-06-09 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Bringing together the best and brightest minds from Accounting, Law, Government, and Manufacturing to review the most pressing questions surrounding the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020.

Lean Manufacturing - 7S - A Foundation for Improvements
2021-06-08 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
In this course, participants will receive an introduction to the 7S System. 7S is a process and method for creating and maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and high performance workplace.
This class offers training in the basic 7S system * * *Safety – Most Important of the 7S’s
*Sort – Clearly distinguish needed items from unneeded items and eliminate.
*Set In Order – Keep needed items in the correct place to allow for easy retrieval.
*Shine – Keep the workshop swept and clean.
*Standardize – Standardize operations including cleanup
*Sustain – Make a habit of maintaining established procedures.
*Spirit – Keeping tabs on the pulse of employees
Participants will:
• Learn to describe the difference in workplace appearance and functionality before and after the 7S process has been applied
• Be able to perform an in-depth audit of workplace organization and standardization
• Be able to organize a workplace by applying the concepts of sort, set-in order and shine
• Be able to standardize procedures to maintain and control an organized workplace using visual controls
• Be able to describe how 7S can help to improve workplace environmental health and safety.
Participants apply each “S” to their workplace and measure the results of their efforts.
Participants will see case studies of how people apply the 7S system to reduce waste and improve productivity and quality.
7S Workplace Organization applies to all levels of employees. In fact, it may be more important for upper management to receive this type of training since they will need to assess the workplace environment, including appearance, functionality, and workplace environment health and safety.

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Training
2021-06-09 12:00 - 2021-08-23 16:00 UTC, 2021-06-10 12:00 - 2021-08-24 16:00 UTC, 2021-06-10 12:00 - 2021-08-24 16:00 (America/New_York)
Six Sigma is a universally-recognized standard of excellence for continuous process improvement. This course will prepare you for Green Belt certification – an accomplishment that will add value to your company and your career.

ISO 9001-2015 Internal Auditing Training
2021-06-15 12:00 - 2021-06-23 16:00 (America/New_York)
ISO requires you to conduct internal audits of your own system. Your registrar expects that your internal auditors will become qualified to conduct internal audits. The facilitator will help the Internal Audit Process Leader schedule the audits according to status and importance of your processes and confirm the independence of the auditors involved. The ISO 9001-2015 Internal Auditor Training Class is designed to train your personnel to become qualified and confident to conduct internal audits in a positive, constructive approach consistent with the objectives of your management system and adds value to your business . This class teaches the fundamentals of conducting an end to end process audit and includes a number of workshops/case studies that facilitate the learning process.

Food Safety Training - Cleaning and Sanitation
2021-06-15 12:30 - 2021-06-16 04:30 UTC
Proper cleaning and sanitizing are essential to producing high quality, safe food products. A well-informed and trained staff provides the foundation for safe food processing. Class covers the following areas: differences between cleaning and sanitation, the four factors of cleaning (TACT WINS), hygienic design, seven steps of sanitation, wet vs. dry cleaning, SSOPs and more! Course also touches on broader categories of cGMP and allergens in the context of cleaning and sanitation. The participant will receive a certificate for successfully completion of the training after passing the written knowledge test at the end of the training class.
Cleaning versus Sanitizing:
The first step in Sanitation Control is to understand the difference between cleaning and sanitizing.
·Cleaning removes soils from surfaces
·Sanitizing reduces the microorganisms on surfaces
An area must be cleaned before it can be sanitized. You can’t sanitize dirt!

Fundamentals of Continuous Improvement
2021-06-15 12:30 - 2021-06-16 16:30 (America/New_York)
“This workshop provides an understanding of core philosophy of Continuous Improvement, its application, and strategies to implement it into practice. This workshop features interactive learning session and guided presentation including exercises and discussion.
Participants will be able to:
• Distinguish between innovative and continuous improvement
• Understand how quality and value are defined
• Identify and apply a fundamental process of improvement
• Understand and apply cultural and process factors that bolster Continuous Improvement
• Understand the three major wastes and the 8 Deadly Wastes
• Implement the PDCA cycle to their work
Topics covered include:
• The fundamental philosophy and mechanism of improvement
• Improve or die – Continuous Improvement as a survival strategy
• Customer Perspective as a driver of Continuous Improvement
• Establishing and maintaining a culture of improvement
• Continuous Improvement through problem solving
• The mitigation of waste and obstacles
• Key Principles in establishing robust Continuous Improvement”

Establish solid onboarding and HR experiences
2021-06-15 13:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
“How to establish a solid onboarding and HR experience while leveraging the right tools to simplify the process.”
Please join NJMEP as Kristi Telschow, CEO of Jersey Staffing, offers information on what the hiring process should look like post COVID-19. Learn about Automating the pre-hire process and tools for remote onboarding as well as i9s – employment eligibility confirmation. What other automated business tools would benefit your company (Payroll, Applicant Tracking, Performance Reviews, etc.)
This training will be broken into three parts:
Part 1 – Interviewing in the New Normal
Part 2 – Candidate Experience
Part 3 – Automation of tools and workflow for pre-hire, post-hire, onboarding and ongoing…
The new nature of work has impacted employee morale and safety. Learn organizational strategies for maximizing productivity and retention in the COVID-19 work environment, and practical steps to help employees regain focus and connection.

Succession Planning and Building the Value of Your Business
2021-06-17 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
“It is critical to plan for your future and the future of your business. Most business owners do not know the value of their company or understand options they could have for exiting when the time comes. As a result, they have significant difficulty transitioning out and end up receiving a lot less than expected for their business. Now is the time to implement strategies for maximizing the value of your business and developing a succession plan with various options. Not only will your business be worth a lot more in the future, you will also enjoy increased profitability and having a company that is much easier to run.
Learn about succession planning and maximizing the value of your business; a type of planning that helps business owners make the right decisions now to maximize the value of their business in the future.
This course covers the following topics:
– Succession Planning and Exit Strategy Options
– Basic methods for valuing a business
– 8 Key Value Builder Drivers for increasing the value of your company
Participants in this training will:
– Know what succession planning is and how it works
– Understand the 8 Key Value Builder Drivers for increasing the value of your company
– Obtain a complementary Value Builder Report with score and valuation of their company
Based on this knowledge it will be easier to:
– Develop a plan for maximizing the value of your company
– Identify opportunities and challenges in succession planning for your business
– Make better decisions for achieving your future business goals”

Recruiting Then vs. Now. How to attract and recruit talent in a competitive mar
2021-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
“Recruiting Then vs. Now.
How to attract and recruit talent in a competitive market.
If you are looking for some guidance on how to attract and recruit talent in a competitive market this two-hour training webinar is for you.
Learn how the audience is changing and who the five generations of 2021 will be.
You will learn best practices in making the most of your candidate’s hiring journey by exploring and improving on your:
 Employer Branding
 Job Posting
 Application Process
 Interview Experience
 Employment Training
 Communication
 Job Offer
 Onboarding
We will discuss Social Media’s impact on recruiting and its effectiveness in the process. With many of us sheltering in place, it can be difficult to build trust and connect with people in the same way as when we were able to communicate face-to-face. Tips for having better conversations will be presented to teach you how to have more meaningful and productive conversations in today’s remote work environment. “

Food Allergens
2021-07-06 08:30 - 2021-07-07 12:30 (America/New_York)
Food allergens are one of the most common reasons for food recalls. Allergen control is an essential part of every food safety program and required by the new FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rule for “Preventive controls for human food”. The training class will explain the major allergens and how to set up an effective allergen program to avoid cross contact and ensure food safety. Participants will create a framework of the allergen program which can be later customized to their business. A certificate for successfully completion will be issued after passing the written knowledge test at the end of the training class.

Food Defense
2021-07-12 08:30 - 2021-07-13 12:30 UTC
Food Defense is the effort to protect food from acts of intentional adulteration. The FDA issued the final rule in May 2016 on mitigation strategies to protect food against “Intentional Adulteration”, which requires applicable facilities to formulate and implement food defense plans. The purpose of the food defense plan is to prevent food products being adulterated from any source inside or outside the company. Such acts intended to cause wide-spread harm to public health, including but not limited to acts of terrorism intending to target food supply, could cause illness, death and economic turmoil to the food supply. Implementing an effective food defense plan will allow for the prevention, protection against, mitigation, response time and recovery from any intentional adulteration of our food supply. Furthermore, food defense is already a requirement for all GFSI accredited Food Safety Management Systems (SQF, BRC etc.).

Virtual - USDOT - Hazardous-Material Transportation Safety Training
2021-07-13 12:00 - 2021-07-14 16:00 UTC
Training is the best means of preventing, or reducing, hazardous materials (hazmat) incidents in transportation that are caused by human error.
The Federal hazardous materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5101, et seq.) is the statute pertaining to the transportation of hazmat in the United States, and requires the training of ALL hazmat employees. The purpose of this training is to increase a hazmat employee’s safety awareness and to be an essential element in reducing hazmat incidents.
The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) includes training requirements in several sections of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) as follows:
• GENERAL §173.1
• SPECIFIC §172.704
• MODAL
 Air §175.20
 Vessel §176.13
 Highway §§177.800, 177.816
Receiving the required training enhances employee safety and security, and increases employee productivity and skills. Effective training also reduces incidents and accidents thereby reducing operating costs and losses from property damage, thus increasing profits.

Increase Sales Now - Digital Marketing is Vital
2021-07-15 00:00 UTC

Team Effectiveness & Team Building
2021-07-19 08:30 - 12:30 UTC
This half day virtual workshop provides participants training in team building and team effectiveness. Team Building & Effectiveness is most often a precursor to a focused team based effort to address specific business areas, or an integral part of a more comprehensive business improvement strategy. During the class, basic team concepts are covered including, but not limited to stages of team development, roles and responsibilities, ground rules for acceptable team behavior and team decision making processes.
Teams have become a principal building block of the strategy of successful organizations. Whether the focus is on service, quality, cost, value, speed, efficiency, performance, or other similar goals, teams are the central methodology of most organizations in the private, non-profit, and government sectors.
In most teams, the energies of individual members work at cross purposes. Individuals may work extraordinarily hard, but their efforts do not translate into team effort, and this results in wasted energy. By contrast, when a team becomes more aligned, a commonality of direction emerges, and individual energies harmonize. You have a shared vision and an understanding of how to complement each others’ efforts.

Food Recalls and Withdrawals
2021-07-19 08:30 - 2021-07-20 12:30 UTC
A food recall is either a food manufacturer or suppliers’ voluntary response to a mislabeling, or potential hazard by removing a product from the marketplace or it is mandated by the FDA in response to a food safety issue determined. The most common reasons for food recalls are allergen mislabeling and the presence of pathogens. Other reasons behind food recalls include incorrect packaging, wrong food labels and physical contamination.
The importance of having a food recall plan is to ensure quick and efficient removal of affected products from the market plane and to allow the identification of key areas of needed improvement to prevent future hazards. Recall and withdrawal procedures are required for food manufacturers under the final FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rule for “Preventative Controls for Human Foods for hazards requiring control.

Virtual - Supervisory Skills for Managers
2021-07-20 08:30 - 2021-07-28 12:30 UTC
Moving into a position of authority means meeting new challenges, taking on new responsibilities, and mastering new skills. It may also mean learning to manage across cultural and language differences. New Managers can often be overwhelmed by new responsibilities and anxious about the transition from “coworker” to “boss.”
Workers who have recently become supervisors often worry about the way others will react to their new supervisor status … have concerns about keeping up with a tougher workload … and wonder how to handle the new tasks they will be faced with: hiring, disciplinary action, managing change, even firing.
A program to ease the transition …
This supervisory training course was specifically designed to address the needs of anyone who is new to managing others, with a special focus on those managing in a multicultural workplace. The content of this course will provide a powerful new set of skills, strategies, and techniques for dealing with the issues you will encounter as you take on your new position and move forward in your career.
You will find out how to relate well to former peers who are now your subordinates, and you’ll learn the communication skills that will help you handle these changing relationships in a way that’s comfortable for everyone. You’ll discover secrets for motivating and encouraging people to do their “personal best” for you, and find out how to discipline firmly and fairly, without creating resentment. This supervisory training will show you how to positively influence the behavior of your workers.
In this workshop you’ll learn:
How to communicate more effectively as a new supervisor
When to be flexible, and when to stand firm
How to build trust and gain respect
Strategies for motivating others to achieve results
The truth about discipline — how to handle uncomfortable situations
What every new supervisor and manager should know about hiring and firing
Time management skills that really work
And much, much more!

NJMEP R&D Tax Credit Overview
2021-07-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Webinar for NJMEP clients to learn about R&D Tax credits – There are countless challenges, and one big issue is having a lack of cash on hand. We were discussing strategies to help New Jersey manufacturers secure more capital in a time where nearly everyone is struggling to keep their doors open and saw R&D Tax Credits as a valuable option.
Manufacturers are surprised to find out how many of their day-to-day activities can be considered R&D.
Sign up for our webinar and find out what kind of capital you might expect to secure or learn how simple securing your Tax Credits can be with the right team behind you.
