Workshops and Classes

Education and training of the workforce is an important ingredient in increasing productivity of the workforce. There are an abundance of training events that are available throughout the year, particularly when you include opportunities in the Sacramento and Reno areas. Many of these events are captured on the ERC Business Events Calendar.

The ERC periodically co-hosts workshops with other agencies/organizations. These are also included on the ERC Business Events Calendar.

Discover more information workshops available to Nevada County businesses at the following links:

CalBizCentral - Offers training on Human Resources practices
HP Learning Center - Free online classes
SEDCorp - Supports the growth of small businesses through training workshops
ed2go Online Courses-Online courses provided through Colleges and Universities

SCORE

Sacramento Chapter
6501 Sylvan Road, Suite 100
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 635-9085

Sierra College

Course Catalog
Mechatronics Program
Center for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT)

Small Business Development Center

SBDC has a number of low cost business courses, some at no cost.

State of California – Employment Development Department

(EDD) offers a number of FREE Tax and Labor Law Seminars. Click here for classroom seminar details about: State Payroll Taxes, FederalPayroll Taxes, California Labor Law, Employee or Independent Contractor, and How to Complete Tax Forms. For Webinars click here.

State of California

Caltrans Contract Training Program is designed to assist Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in taking full advantage of Caltrans contract and bid opportunities. Included in this contracting program — firms will have access to no cost online workshops, counseling services, DBE certification, identifying bid opportunities, obtaining a competitive advantage, locating prime contractors, learning about new business opportunities and resources, and general management guidelines.

U.S. Government Resources

The Federal Technology Center promotes economic development by facilitating technology transfer between government and the private sector, and by helping small businesses successfully compete for government contracts. Check their calendar of FREE seminars.
4600 Roseville Road, Suite 100
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 334-9388

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Free online courses , Cursos en Español
Women’s Business Center , Podcasts
Sacramento District Office
6501 Sylvan Road, Suite 100
Citrus Height, CA 95610
(916) 735-1700