NJMEP

OSHA 10-Hour Card Training - North
2026-10-22 08:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
10/22, 10/23/26
(8:30 – 5:00) (8:30-12:30)
About Course:
OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and is responsible for worker safety and health protection.
Since its inception in 1970, OSHA has cut the work-fatality rate by more than half, reduced the overall injury and illness rates in industries where OSHA has concentrated its attention, virtually eliminated brown lung disease in the textile industry and reduced trenching and excavation fatalities by 35 percent.
OSHA is administered through the Department of Labor (DOL). The DOL regulates and enforces more than 180 federal laws. These mandates and the regulations that implement them cover many workplace activities for about 10 million employers and 125 million workers.
OSHA 10-hour training is the primary method used to train workers on hazard recognition and OSHA safety standards. The OSHA 10-hour course for the general industry is for workers who have jobs related to health care, electrical, factory, warehouse, manufacturing, storage and more. This OSHA course covers general industry hazards not specific to those working construction-only jobs. Our OSHA 10-Hour Training course is designed to teach workplace safety and reduce jobsite hazards. Workers will learn about hazard avoidance, workers’ rights, filing an OSHA Complaint and more.
With successful completion of the class, participants receive an OSHA construction safety and health 10- hour course completion card.
Participants should bring their laptops and notebooks to enable meeting the minimum requirements.

Blue Print Reading for Beginners – North
2026-10-29 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
10/29, 10/30/26
About Course:
This two-day training course has been designed for people who want to understand how to read blueprints. The class will be live with an NJMEP Expert Resource with constant discussion between students and the instructor. Question and answer sessions will take place during the course to ensure knowledge and understanding this two-day training course has been designed for people who want to understand how to read blueprints. The class will be live with an NJMEP Expert Resource with constant discussion between students and the instructor. Question and answer sessions will take place during the course to ensure knowledge and understanding.
Topics to be covered:
I. Basics of Blueprints
II. Reading Blueprints
III. Lines and Views
IV. Dimensions
V. Tolerances
VI. Surfaces/Finishes
VII. Machine Terms and Holes
VIII. Intro to GD & T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
IX. Other Topics
a. Screw Threads
b. Bills of Material (BOM) references
c. Schematics

Building an AI-Ready Workforce - Literacy, Skills, and Industry Applications - North
2026-10-29 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
10/29, 10/30/26
This AI Workforce Development Program is designed to equip NJMEP clients and their workforce with the foundational knowledge, technical skills, and practical applications necessary to succeed in an AI-driven economy.
Participants will learn how to understand, apply, and govern artificial intelligence tools and techniques in real-world business settings.
The program aligns with NJMEP’s mission of building a future-ready manufacturing and distribution workforce.
8-Hour Condensed Program
(1-Day Intensive)
Title: AI for the Modern Workforce: Foundations and Practical Applications
Module 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact (1 Hour) Understand core AI concepts and their impact across industries. Learn how AI is transforming manufacturing, logistics, and business operations.
Module 2: Foundational AI Literacy (1.5 Hours) Differentiate AI from automation and analytics. Explore AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Power BI. Includes hands-on activities for business tasks.
Module 3: Applied AI & Machine Learning Basics (1.5 Hours) Learn about machine learning models, training vs. inference, and explore AutoML. Build a simple predictive model using no-code tools.
Module 4: AI in Action — Practical Industry Use Cases (2 Hours) Explore use cases like predictive maintenance, quality control, and customer service automation. Participants develop their own industry-relevant use case.
Module 5: Responsible and Ethical AI (1 Hour) Understand AI ethics, bias, transparency, and privacy regulations. Review case studies on ethical AI implementation.
Module 6: AI Career Pathways and Workforce Integration (1 Hour) Explore AI career opportunities, resume enhancement, and connect with employers adopting AI technologies.
16-Hour Comprehensive Program (2-Day Course)

Communication Dynamics and Essentials
2026-11-03 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
11/3/26
Please join NJMEP for this full day interactive training session to cover the following topics.

The science behind communication/the anatomy and process
Forms of communication dysfunction
Verbal, non-verbal, and written communication essentials
What is active listening and the benefits?
Reasons why one-on-one and team communication breaks down.
Physical and virtual practices to prevent communication issues.
Company-wide communication practices that will positively impact your bottom line.
Individual communication practices that will positively impact your professional effectiveness and overall career.
Conflict prevention and techniques.
Meeting facilitation tools.

Lean Manufacturing – Introduction to Value Stream Mapping – North
2026-11-03 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
11/3/26
About Course:
In this course, participants will receive an introduction to Value Stream Mapping and will apply the learned principles to a specified product family in the company. This course teaches participants how to gather the information required to eliminate all non-value adding waste and how to use the information to plan the implementation of Lean activities. Participants will learn the steps necessary for creating a current state value stream map from customer back to raw material and develop a future state vision to act as a blueprint for lean activities.
The future-state map created by the class will act as a blue print for additional lean manufacturing training and implementations. The impact to the company will be calculated after the implementation plan is created, however it is anticipated that when implemented, the plan will result in a significant reduction in lead times, inventory, and floor space, and an increase in productivity.

ISO Automotive Standard (IATF 16949) Internal Auditor Training – Virtual
2026-11-03 12:30 - 16:30 | Online
11/3, 11/5, 11/10, 11/12/26

The Automotive Standard (IATF 16949) requires you to conduct internal audits of your own Quality Management system. Your registrar expects that your internal auditors are qualified to conduct internal audits. The facilitator will help the Internal Audit Process Leaders schedule the audits according to status and importance of your processes and confirm the independence of the auditors involved. The IATF 16949 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 several workshops/case studies that facilitate the learning process.

Digital Marketing for Beginners - Live - North
2026-11-05 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
11/5/26
Digital Marketing for Beginners course gives you hands-on skills in SEO, Google Ads, social media, email marketing, and more—plus a peek into AI-driven marketing trends that are changing the game.
Learn how to use automation and analytics in digital marketing like a pro.
Whether you’re a consultant, entrepreneur, or a small business owner, this crash course breaks it all down—simple, practical, and actionable. Includes live demos, real brand case studies, and tools to get started today.
Your future in digital starts here. Let AI work for you—not replace you.

Principles of Lean Manufacturing with Live Simulation – North
2026-11-05 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
11/5/26
About Course:
Implementing lean principles are extremely beneficial for manufacturing companies. The elimination of waste (muda), continuous improvement (kaizen) as well as pull-systems (kanban) will be illustrated in live demonstrations for practical, comprehensible knowledge of Lean Manufacturing. Lean Manufacturing training is based on principals that can be implemented and will become the strong foundation of your organization and employees.
Objectives

Basic Concepts of Lean Manufacturing – Elimination of Waste

Overproduction
Waste of Unnecessary Motion
Waste of Inventory
Production of Defects
Waste of Waiting
Waste of Transportation
Waste of Over Processing

Live Demonstration of the Tools and Methodology Necessary to Implement “Lean” on the Shop Floor
Understanding of non-value added activities in manufacturing
Learn how to improve productivity by:

applying standard work
using visual controls
set-up reduction
batch size reduction
point-of-use storage
quality at the source
pull systems

It makes a lot of sense to attend, if …

you feel there is room for improvement within your company
you believe that resources are wasted
you know that the workflow is not optimized
you want to increase productivity and reduce costs
you are looking for tools to improve quality and standards

This training is for you if you want to know what it takes to implement Lean Manufacturing, or if you have lean processes in place already and want to bring new staff up to speed. Lean Manufacturing is for all employees working on the shop floor, as well as your administration staff. The course is designed for manufacturing companies and manufacturing related industries.
Your new skills at work
Participants will be able to describe lean principles for implementation in the real-life production process.

Reduce waste
Enjoy a new level of efficiency
Create an organized work environment that staff really enjoy working in
Identify opportunities to increase and add value to production and quality

NJMEP Certificate of Completion

It's Official - The CMMC Final Rule us Here! CMMC is NOT optional, and the clock is ticking!
2026-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
11/5/26
Phase I Enforcement Is Active. Every day you delay puts your contracts—and revenue—at risk.
CMMC is NOT optional, and the clock is ticking!
The countdown to certification has officially begun, and now is the time to take action.
Join us for an exclusive, highly informative webinar where we will break down the latest CMMC stipulations as prescribed by the Department of Defense. This is your chance to get clear, actionable insights on the rule’s impact on contractors and the path ahead.
We will dissect the details and clear the air on all the rumors swirling around the recent changes.
Here is what we will cover:
1. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) in 2026 – What’s new and what’s here to stay?
2. The Enforcement Timeline – How soon will enforcement begin, and what does that mean for you?
3. Scoping is Everything – Do it correctly the first time
4. Immediate Action Steps for Contractors – What you should be doing right now to stay compliant and get ready for Certification.
5. CMMC s more than just certification – compliance means resilience and sustainability. We will explore the “maturity” in CMMC.
This is not just another “CMMC overview.”
We will dive deep into what the Final Rule means for you, when enforcement kicks off, and—most importantly—how you can get your business ready TODAY. Don’t miss this opportunity to cut through the noise and get the clarity you need to stay ahead of the curve.
Time is ticking—reserve your spot now and accelerate your compliance journey before the deadline! Are you ready?

Excel Introduction – Virtual
2026-11-05 12:30 - 16:30 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
11/5, 11/6/26
This course is intended for those whose work requires them to work on spreadsheets and present documentation required by the company. It includes data entry, formulas and dimensions of the worksheet, formatting data, creating charts, using statistical functions and customization of presentations.
Participants will:
• Be able to create consistent charts spreadsheets throughout the company,
• Understand how to develop and use formulas and statistical data,
• Create work-specific documents for clearer understanding of reports.

Lean Manufacturing – Introduction to Value Stream Mapping – North
2026-11-10 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
11/10/26
About Course:
In this course, participants will receive an introduction to Value Stream Mapping and will apply the learned principles to a specified product family in the company. This course teaches participants how to gather the information required to eliminate all non-value adding waste and how to use the information to plan the implementation of Lean activities. Participants will learn the steps necessary for creating a current state value stream map from customer back to raw material and develop a future state vision to act as a blueprint for lean activities.
The future-state map created by the class will act as a blue print for additional lean manufacturing training and implementations. The impact to the company will be calculated after the implementation plan is created, however it is anticipated that when implemented, the plan will result in a significant reduction in lead times, inventory, and floor space, and an increase in productivity.

Frontline Workforce: ESL for Manufacturing - North
2026-11-10 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
11/10/26
This course will cover the modules below which focus on high-impact language skills that directly affect daily operations.

Safety First: Emergency & Hazard Communication Focuses on understanding OSHA signage, reporting workplace hazards, and mastering the “language of urgency” to prevent accidents.
The Language of the Shop Floor Terminology for machinery, tools, and materials. Includes reading work orders, technical manuals, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Precision Reporting & Measurements Verbal and written training for reporting production numbers, quality control issues, and basic math/measurement units used in NJ manufacturing.
Team Integration & Soft Skills Basic conversational English for shift handoffs, asking for clarification (the “confirming understanding” loop), and resolving peer-to-peer friction.

How to Secure R&D Tax Credits for Product & Process Improvements
2026-11-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
11/10/26
About Course:
Learn how New Jersey manufacturers can secure meaningful R&D Tax Credits to help support and stimulate innovation. There are countless challenges, and one big issue is having a lack of cash on hand. We will be discussing strategies to help New Jersey manufacturers secure more capital in a time where nearly everyone is struggling to keep their doors open and see 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 tax credits are available and how simple it is to secure tax savings with the right team behind you.

OSHA 30 Hour Card for General Industry Training – North
2026-11-12 08:30 - 16:30 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
11/12, 11/13, 11/19, 11/20/26
OSHA 30-hour training provides basic safety and health information and education.
All training is conducted with PowerPoint presentations, videos, hands on demonstrations and practices, reviews, and Q&A sessions.
It is intended to provide workers with awareness of common job-related safety and health hazards,
It does not fulfill an employer’s requirement to provide training under specific OSHA standards. The OSHA 30-hour training for General Industry provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in general industry. The program also provides information regarding workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint.
This is a voluntary program and does not meet the training requirements for any OSHA standards. Although some states, municipalities or others may require outreach training as a condition of employment, it is not an OSHA requirement. None of the courses within the Outreach Training Program is considered a certification.
This is a non-credit course, upon satisfactory completion of the required 30 hour training you will receive a completion card that is currently good forever.
Participants must attend all days totaling 30 hours of training to receive your completion card. If a student is late and/or miss the first session they will not receive credit for the first hour and will not successfully complete the program. Participants are required to sign in upon arrival and must attend the entire schedule.
Each class will be provided with a 10-minute break after 2 hours of instruction.
OSHA Completion Cards will be issued approximately two weeks from the date of successful completion.

Succession & Workforce Continuity Lab for Manufacturers – North
2026-11-12 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
11/12/26
Program Description:
Manufacturers across the region are facing a significant operational risk: institutional knowledge leaving faster than it is being transferred. This highly interactive workshop helps business owners, operations leaders, HR professionals, and plant managers identify critical role vulnerabilities, strengthen leadership continuity, and build practical succession strategies that protect productivity, customer relationships, and workforce stability. Rather than theoretical planning, participants work through guided exercises to begin building their own succession and workforce continuity framework during the session.
The workshop combines strategic workforce planning, leadership development, retention strategy, and operational continuity into a practical roadmap that can immediately transfer back into the workplace.
Participants Leave With:

Critical role risk identification framework
Leadership bench strength mapping tool
Knowledge transfer planning template
High-potential employee identification criteria
90-day succession action roadmap
Workforce continuity discussion guide for leadership teams

Learning Objectives:

Identify operational and leadership vulnerabilities that place continuity at risk
Evaluate current bench strength across critical business functions
Develop strategies to retain and transfer institutional knowledge
Build practical succession pathways for key leadership and technical roles
Create actionable workforce continuity plans aligned to business growth goals
Strengthen leadership readiness at supervisory and mid-management levels
Establish measurable next steps to support long-term organizational stability

Ideal Audience: Owners, presidents, operations leaders, plant managers, HR leaders, and emerging leadership teams.

Excel Intermediate With A Focus On Finance – Virtual
2026-11-12 12:30 - 16:30 | Online
11/12, 11/13/26
Students will learn how to utilize Excel for a wide variety of financial purposes, such as naming conventions and methodologies, outlines, worksheet and cell protection, concatenation, array formulas, array functions, consolidation, filters, pivot tables, goal seek, data validation, conditional formatting, recording macros, editing macros, auditing tools, hyperlinks, LOOKUP functions, IF functions, DATE functions. All of these functions will be beneficial to those working with financial data.

Stronger Brands, Smarter Websites: A Modern Approach for Manufacturers – Virtual
2026-11-17 08:30 - 12:30 | Online
11/17, 11/19/26
In today’s competitive industrial landscape, a strong online presence is no longer optional — it’s essential.
This training is designed specifically for manufacturers looking to modernize their brand and website to better connect with buyers, distributors, and partners.
You’ll learn how to align your website design with your brand identity, showcase your capabilities with clarity and professionalism, and build digital trust that drives inquiries and conversions.
Key takeaways include:

How branding impacts credibility and perception in the manufacturing sector
Website features that matter most for B2B and industrial buyers
Best practices for showcasing products, capabilities, and certifications
Tips for simplifying navigation and improving user experience
How to stand out from competitors with strategic brand messaging

Whether you’re planning a website refresh or starting from scratch, this session will equip you with actionable insights to strengthen your brand and create a website that works as hard as you do.

Food Safety – FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 Course – North
2026-11-17 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
11/17, 11/19, 11/20/26
About Course:

FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 Course
The FSPCA (Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance) Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) Version 2.0 training course is an updated curriculum designed to train individuals as Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI). It’s recognized by the FDA and covers the latest regulations and advancements in food safety. This training equips individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to develop and implement food safety plans, manage hazards, and ensure compliance with FSMA requirements.
By the end of the training course, participants will be able to oversee or perform the following:

Creating a Preventive Controls Food Safety Plan
Validating preventive controls
Reviewing records for implementation and effectiveness
Reviewing corrective actions
Performing required re-analysis of the Food Safety Plan

The course is designed for:

Managers
Owners
Operators
Quality Control Personnel
Food Safety Personnel

Course Length – 20 Hours

Leadership Training - North
2026-11-17 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
11/17, 11/19/26
This in-person course is designed for current and future leaders in organizations to learn about and become great leaders. This class features a guided presentation that includes exercises and discussion.
The course will cover:
• The difference between management and leadership
• Leadership Skills such as emotional intelligence, situational leadership, and cultural intelligence
• Building your Leadership Development Plan
• Effective communication
• Building high performance teams
• Measuring what matters through OKR’s
• Executive Decision-Making
• Embracing the right kind of failure
• Leading change

How to Secure R&D Tax Credits for Product & Process Improvements
2026-11-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
11/17/26
About Course:
Learn how New Jersey manufacturers can secure meaningful R&D Tax Credits to help support and stimulate innovation. There are countless challenges, and one big issue is having a lack of cash on hand. We will be discussing strategies to help New Jersey manufacturers secure more capital in a time where nearly everyone is struggling to keep their doors open and see 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 tax credits are available and how simple it is to secure tax savings with the right team behind you.

Beginner Pivot Tables Training – Virtual
2026-11-17 12:30 - 16:30 | Online
11/17, 11/18/26
This hands-on course teaches participants how to organize, summarize, analyze, and present data using Microsoft Excel PivotTables and PivotCharts.
Students will learn how to transform large spreadsheets into meaningful reports and interactive dashboards without using complex formulas.
Participants will work with real-world datasets to build reports, filter information, calculate totals, identify trends, and create professional visual summaries.
Topics Covered
Introduction to PivotTables

Understanding structured data
Preparing data for PivotTables
Creating a PivotTable
PivotTable layout and terminology

Working with Data

Sorting and filtering
Grouping dates, numbers, and categories
Using report filters
Managing large datasets

Calculations and Analysis

Sum, Average, Count, Min, Max
Calculated fields
Percentage calculations
Running totals and comparisons

PivotTable Design & Formatting

Custom layouts
Number formatting
Conditional formatting
Refreshing and updating data

PivotCharts and Visualization

Creating PivotCharts
Interactive filtering with slicers and timelines
Dashboard basics

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Build PivotTables from raw data
Analyze trends and summarize information quickly
Create interactive reports and charts
Use slicers and filters effectively

Problem Solving – Root Cause Analysis – Essentials
2026-12-01 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
12/1/26
Please join NJMEP for this full day interactive training session to cover the following topics.

The problem-solving cycle.
Common problem-solving mistakes.
The value of the 5-why/5-how and RCA tools
How they can be misused.
Ensuring the problem statement is ready.
How to properly set up a 5-why or more robust RCA kaizen event
When is it time to do an RCA?
Pre-RCA data/potential root cause validation data
Data collection preparation
When are you ready to invest in a high-stake solution
Post-validation solution generation and evaluation
The PDCA/PDSA cycle revisited.

Executive Six Sigma Overview – Virtual
2026-12-02 08:30 - 16:30 | Online
12/2/26
The purpose of this training is to introduce executives and leaders to the tools and methodologies of Lean & Six Sigma improvement techniques. It will walk through the history and basis for Lean Six Sigma, the tools of the DMAIC process and Lean Enterprise solutions, allowing participants to lead the way for future Lean Six Sigma initiatives. This training will be interactive and have exercises for participants.

AI: Protecting Proprietary Data - Virtual
2026-12-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
12/2/26
In 2026, organizations face a rapidly evolving threat landscape in which artificial intelligence can unintentionally expose intellectual property, trade secrets, and sensitive operational knowledge. With unmanaged environments, behaviors can turn proprietary knowledge into a public asset and create opportunity for accidental disclosure, espionage, data leakage, and competitive loss.
This webinar re-frames AI integration through a RISK and Maturity centric lens, showing how NJMEP can help organizations build a defensible “AI perimeter” that protects high value information while still enabling innovation.
Participants will learn how to reduce human driven exposure, strengthen technical safeguards, and ensure that company data remains a strategic advantage rather than a liability.
Learning Objectives
Data Privacy and Security Risks
• Risks related to handling sensitive or personal data.
• Potential for data breaches, leaks, or misuse.
• Ensuring secure data storage, transmission, and access controls.
Governance and Ethics
• Set clear, enforceable rules for acceptable AI use
• Establish clear governance frameworks compliant with industry standards.
• Intellectual property issues related to AI models and data.
• Monitoring auditing and avoiding data drift
• Bias and Fairness Risks
Human Factor Awareness
• Understand when sensitive or regulated data must not be shared and prompts have to be treated like public disclosures.
• Avoiding Automation Bias, complacency and lack of Situational awareness
• Training, communication, and cultural adaptation.
Private AI Deployments
• Use enterprise grade private LLMs to keep proprietary data inside organizational boundaries.

Leadership Training - North
2026-12-03 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
12/3, 12/4/26

This in-person course is designed for current and future leaders in organizations to learn about and become great leaders. This class features a guided presentation that includes exercises and discussion.
The course will cover:
• The difference between management and leadership
• Leadership Skills such as emotional intelligence, situational leadership, and cultural intelligence
• Building your Leadership Development Plan
• Effective communication
• Building high performance teams
• Measuring what matters through OKR’s
• Executive Decision-Making
• Embracing the right kind of failure
• Leading change

Blue Print Reading for Beginners – North
2026-12-03 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
12/3, 12/4/26
About Course:
This two-day training course has been designed for people who want to understand how to read blueprints. The class will be live with an NJMEP Expert Resource with constant discussion between students and the instructor. Question and answer sessions will take place during the course to ensure knowledge and understanding this two-day training course has been designed for people who want to understand how to read blueprints. The class will be live with an NJMEP Expert Resource with constant discussion between students and the instructor. Question and answer sessions will take place during the course to ensure knowledge and understanding.
Topics to be covered:
I. Basics of Blueprints
II. Reading Blueprints
III. Lines and Views
IV. Dimensions
V. Tolerances
VI. Surfaces/Finishes
VII. Machine Terms and Holes
VIII. Intro to GD & T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
IX. Other Topics
a. Screw Threads
b. Bills of Material (BOM) references
c. Schematics

Supervisory Skills in English - Virtual
2026-12-03 12:30 - 16:30 | Online
12/3, 12/4, 12/10, 12/11/26
About Course:
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!

Lean Manufacturing – Introduction to Pull Kanban Systems – North
2026-12-08 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
12/8/26
About Course:
In this course, participants will receive an introduction to Pull /Kanban Systems, and the class will apply the learned Pull / Kanban principles to a specified area in the company.
This class will define a six-step methodology to implement Pull/Kanban Material Systems. In addition, attendees will see the concepts in practice in repetitive and non-repetitive, as well as seasonal demand applications.
Attendees will learn to set-up point-of-use material storage, interface pull systems with existing planning systems, and set lot sizes based on capacity, not economic order quantity theory.
Participants will experience firsthand the benefits of implementing Pull / Kanban systems, which include: simplified processes, fewer stock-outs, less inventory, lower space requirements, higher productivity and greater flexibility in a specific area of the business.

Multicultural Communication Skills for Supervisors & Managers – North
2026-12-08 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
12/8/26
This workshop is designed for supervisors and managers to bridge the gap between leadership and a diverse workforce.

Cross-Cultural Management Strategies Understanding different communication styles (direct vs. indirect) to improve instruction delivery and employee feedback.
Leading Diverse Teams: De-escalation & Retention Techniques for managing conflict in a multicultural environment and fostering an inclusive culture that reduces turnover.
Clarity in Command: Simplifying Complex Instructions Training for supervisors on how to “”layer”” instructions for non-native speakers without losing technical accuracy or authority.

HR Risk, Retention & Readiness Workshop for Growing Manufacturers – North
2026-12-08 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
12/8/26
Program Description
As manufacturing organizations grow, people practices often evolve informally — creating hidden compliance risks, inconsistent management practices, and retention challenges that can disrupt operations and culture.
This workshop provides manufacturing leaders with a practical assessment framework to evaluate the health of their HR infrastructure while identifying opportunities to improve workforce stability, engagement, and operational readiness.
Participants work through real-world scenarios and guided review exercises covering core HR practices that directly impact productivity, retention, employee relations, and organizational risk. Rather than focusing solely on compliance, the program positions HR as a strategic operational support function that helps organizations scale more effectively.
Participants Leave With:

HR operational risk checklist
Workforce retention assessment tool
Job description review framework
Performance management evaluation guide
Employee documentation best practices
Leadership accountability review template
HR readiness action plan

Learning Objectives:

Identify common HR and workforce risks impacting manufacturing organizations
Evaluate current people practices for operational consistency and compliance exposure
Strengthen retention through improved management and employee experience practices
Review performance management approaches for effectiveness and accountability
Understand how workplace documentation impacts operational and legal outcomes
Assess organizational readiness for growth, leadership transitions, and workforce changes
Develop practical action steps to improve workforce stability and organizational alignment

Ideal Audience: Business owners, HR professionals, plant managers, operations leaders, finance leaders, and executive teams.
