Free Grant-Supported Training for NJ Employees
Workforce Development at CCM offers no-cost training for New Jersey non-governmental employees, funded by the NJ Department of Labor. Courses cover business, technology, and manufacturing-related skills.
Most workshops are offered virtually at various times during the week for your convenience and are led by certified experts committed to your success.
What You’ll Gain:
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Stronger technical and interpersonal skills
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Better leadership and teamwork abilities
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Career readiness and advancement opportunities
Take one class or many—there’s no limit, and the training is relevant across industries. Whether you’re looking to get a job, improve in your current role, or move up, there’s something here for you!
Payment Opportunities
If you work for a New Jersey non-governmental business, these classes are grant-supported, and therefore, of no cost to you. See your Human Resources department for an EIN/Tax ID number. If you do not qualify for free training, but wish to enroll as a paying student, please contact us for alternate registration instructions: 973-328-5188 or email cbt@ccm.edu
Important Notes on These Courses
Monthly Course Updates & Registration Information
New courses are added monthly, including updated titles, descriptions, prerequisites, dates, times, delivery methods, and unique registration links. Visit this page regularly for the latest offerings.
Registration Guidelines
When registering for Grant Supported Training, select all the classes you wish to take for the month in one session—changes cannot be made afterward. For help or corrections, contact cbt@ccm.edu or call 973-328-5188. Note: Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory as part of the grant requirement. Plan accordingly and mark your calendar.
Account & Email Reminders
Keep your username and password for future class registrations. Add ccm.edu email addresses to your safe senders list to ensure you receive class confirmations and Zoom links.
Cancellation Policy
To cancel, you must notify the College in writing at cbt@ccm.edu at least three (3) business days before the class. Late cancellations may result in a fee to your employer. You may send an eligible replacement by providing their contact information at least 48 hours in advance. Business days are Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
July classes
Intro to Power BI Desktop – July 7 & 9, 6-8 p.m.
Prerequisite: Proficient knowledge of Excel. To get started, you will need to download the Power BI Desktop software. A company email or school email is required for the download. If you are using a company computer, please check with your IT department before installing the software.
Students will not be able to access or download Power BI Desktop using a personal email address (such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc.). They must have an employer-issued (work) email or a school email address to access or download and access Power BI Desktop. It is preferred that they are using the software on a PC.
This hands-on introduction to Microsoft Power BI focuses on data analysis and visualization. Designed for beginners, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of Power BI Desktop, including its interface, Report View, Table View, and Data Model features. You will learn to load, transform, and clean data with Power Query, create data models, design interactive reports with hierarchies, and write basic DAX formulas for calculations and KPIs. The course also covers creating graphs and customizing themes.
By the end of the course, you will have gained the skills to create interactive reports and dashboards, allowing you to make better analytical decisions for your business or job. No prior experience with Power BI is required, though familiarity with Microsoft Excel would be helpful.
Instructor: Alyse Cutler
Mon and Wed, July 7 & 9 from 6-8 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 4 hours; CEU 0.4
Excel for Beginners – July 7 & 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – CLASS IS FULL
PREREQUISITE: Solid comfort level using a computer.
An introduction to Microsoft Excel basics including: creating spreadsheets, formulas, functions, text, formatting, printing and quick charts. At the completion of the course, you will be able to perform basic Excel skills such as modifying an existing worksheet, building worksheets, copying and moving cells and much more.
Instructor: Emily O’Brien
Mon and Tues, July 7 & 8 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 8 hours; CEU 0.8
Microsoft SharePoint: Exploring and Understanding the Platform – July 14 & 16, 4-7 p.m.
PREREQUISITE: Working knowledge of Windows 10 and internet browsers. Microsoft SharePoint is an online collaboration tool that is prominent for businesses and organizations. At the end of this course, users will be able to navigate, update and search SharePoint documents, lists and libraries. Students will learn how to update their SharePoint profile, use SharePoint with Microsoft Office, and access SharePoint from mobile devices. This workshop is highly interactive and provides numerous hands-on opportunities for participants to practice skills learned as well as learn many SharePoint best practices.
Instructor: Trish Callahan
Mon and Wed, July 14 & 16 from 4-7 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 6 hours; CEU 0.6
Powerful, Purposeful Public Speaking – July 14 & 16, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Did you know that public speaking is one of the most common phobias? Even those who aren’t necessarily afraid to speak publicly likely have aspects of their presentation skills that they would like to improve. In this class, learn to use public speaking as a valuable communication channel, tips for calming those inevitable jitters, and the essential ingredients for preparing and delivering a memorable, compelling speech to achieve desired audience impact. Participants will learn about speaking effectively in job interviews, how to develop and ‘elevator pitch’ and other scenarios. All will have the opportunity to practice their skills in a welcoming, encouraging environment.
Instructor: Christy Bouziotis
Mon and Wed, July 14 & 16 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 6 hours; CEU 0.6
Word Intermediate – July 15 & 17, 6-8 p.m.
This hands-on class will build upon the skills learned in the Introduction to Word class, taking your expertise to the next level. By the end of this course, you will develop the tools to create professional-looking documents using advanced layout features, including headers, footers, columns, page breaks, and section breaks.
You will learn time-saving techniques for collaborating with colleagues by sharing documents and organizing your work using master documents in Word. Additionally, you will discover how to create clear organizational flowcharts using SmartArt and utilize the mail merge feature to send the same document to multiple recipients in letter or envelope format.
Additionally, the course will cover advanced table features, including calculations and developer controls like drop-down menus and checkboxes.
Instructor: Alyse Cutler
Tues and Thurs, July 15 & 17 from 6-8 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 4 hours; CEU 0.4
Excel Intermediate – July 21 & 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
PREREQUISITE: Must have knowledge of Excel for Beginners or equivalent.
This course will continue with Microsoft Excel topics including: Table Functionality, Flash Fill, Popular Functions, Evaluating Formulas, Named Ranges, Formatting with Conditional Formatting, Viewing Options, an Introduction to Data Validation, Vlookup, and Pivot Tables, and more.
Instructor: Emily O’Brien
Mon and Tues, July 21 & 22 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 8 hours; CEU 0.8
Establishing Team Norms for a High Performing Culture – July 22 & 24, 6-8 p.m.
Establishing team norms is essential for improving cohesion, clarifying expectations, enhancing accountability, and ultimately boosting team performance and bottom-line results. These norms play a crucial role in creating psychological safety, fostering an environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to think and perform at their best.
In this session, we will explore and define norms that will guide behaviors related to key areas such as communication, operations, decision-making, conflict management, and meetings. By collaboratively setting these norms, we can strengthen our team dynamics and drive more effective outcomes.
Instructor: Julia Salgado
Tues and Thurs, July 22 & 24 from 6-8 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 4 hours; CEU 0.4
Intro to Project Management – July 22 & 24, 6-9 p.m.
Today, in addition to the regular duties of your job, you are often expected to take on extra assignments and get that additional job done well, under budget and on time. This workshop is intended to familiarize participants with the basic understanding of project management while introducing some easy-touse tools that can be employed immediately to help you and your team complete projects on time, within budget while meeting quality specifications and stakeholder expectations. Participants will be introduced to the five essential Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) principles, project management process groups and learn about the essential activities that must be performed in each process group.
Instructor: Tom Schnipp
Tues and Thurs, July 22 & 24 from 6-9 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 6 hours; CEU 0.6
Managing with Confidence: Essential Skills for New Leaders – July 22 & 24, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
This course is designed to equip new people leaders with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles quickly. Participants will gain an understanding of their roles as leaders, learn how to navigate the crucial first 90 days with confidence, and the key competencies to becoming an effective leader faster. Through practical tools, tips and insights, new leaders will be prepared to make an immediate positive impact on their teams.
Instructor: Patricia Cardenas-Randall
Tues and Thurs, July 22 & 24 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 6 hours; CEU 0.6
SharePoint Advanced: For M365 Owner Training – July 24, 29, 31, Aug 5
PREREQUISITE: Each student must be familiar with SharePoint and pass the Pre-test assessment measuring introductory SharePoint skills.
This course is an overview of SharePoint Site Owner roles and responsibilities. Students who attend and complete the course will be able to accomplish Owner tasks in SharePoint, such as:
- Understand how to choose a Modern Site template
- Create and modify site Home page
- Manage permissions and permission levels
- Create and configure libraries and lists
- Work with and create list/library views
- Add and configure sub sites
Instructor: Trish Callahan
Tues and Thurs, July 24, 29, 31, Aug 5 from 4-6 p.m.
Remote-live
4 sessions: 8 hours; CEU 0.8
PowerPoint Introduction – July 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
PREREQUISITE: Working knowledge of computers.
Presentations can sometimes be monotonous, but with Microsoft PowerPoint you can learn to make them compelling. Master the basic features and functions of Microsoft PowerPoint, a powerful presentation tool. Perform advanced text editing, add and create graphics, modify objects and animate presentations.
Instructor: Emily O’Brien
Thurs, July 24 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Remote-live
1 session: 4 hours; CEU 0.4
Constructive Feedback in the Workplace – July 29 & 31, 6-8 p.m.
Communicating an issue, problem, or potential area for improvement does not have to be a negative experience. In fact, delivered properly, constructive criticism can be a gift, a bridge builder, and an initiator of positive change. This class will provide participants with tips and strategies for providing solution-focused performance feedback, communicating problems, and addressing conflict – both in writing and verbally – that strengthen relationships and benefit business overall.
Instructor: Julia Salgado
Tues & Thurs, July 29 & 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 4 hours; CEU 0.4
Basics of Agile Project Management – July 29 & 31, 6-9 p.m.
Learn the latest techniques to manage project development and implementation through the methodology of the 12 Agile Principles. Learn how to create the Agile environment and how to participate in, assign and manage the roles of the Agile team. You will come to appreciate important techniques for the timely management of scope, time, cost, quality and risk.
Instructor: Tom Schnipp
Tues & Thurs, July 29 & 31 from 6-9 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 6 hours; CEU 0.6
Top Excel Tools for Efficiency – July 30 & 31, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
PREREQUISITE: Intermediate Excel or Equivalent
This training is dedicated to learning quick tricks on the top must-have skills for improving your efficiency with Excel: Date Validation, Logical Functions, Conditional Formatting, Lookup and Reference Functions, and Pivot Tables. These tools will help increase your productivity and motivate you to tackle your spreadsheets with ease. Join this quick power training to help boost your effectiveness and efficiency in Excel.
Instructor: Emily O’Brien
Wed & Thurs, July 30 & 31 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 6 hours; CEU 0.6
Register for July classes
Please review class dates and times carefully and only register if you can attend all sessions. Missed attendance affects our grant funding and may impact future program availability.
When registering, sign up for all desired classes for the month at once. Changes after submission must be handled manually by our staff. If a class is full, check back in the coming weeks—many are offered regularly. If you would like to be put on a waiting list, email us at wfd@ccm.edu.
Be sure to review our cancellation policy, and allow at least 3 business days for us to process any registration changes. Thank you!
Coming in August – registration coming soon
Introduction to Microsoft Office and 365 – Aug 4 & 6, 4-7 p.m.
Could you use a basic tutorial on Microsoft tools that are on PCs? This beginner-level course is an introduction to the most popular Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as MS 365, the cloud-based version of the MS Office package. Students with no prior MS Office experience should start with this course and then progress to more in-depth courses.
Instructor: Trish Callahan
Mon and Wed, Aug 4 & 6 from 4-7 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 6 hours; CEU 0.6
Powerful, Purposeful Public Speaking – Aug 4 & 6, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Did you know that public speaking is one of the most common phobias? Even those who aren’t necessarily afraid to speak publicly likely have aspects of their presentation skills that they would like to improve. In this class, learn to use public speaking as a valuable communication channel, tips for calming those inevitable jitters, and the essential ingredients for preparing and delivering a memorable, compelling speech to achieve desired audience impact. Participants will learn about speaking effectively in job interviews, how to develop and ‘elevator pitch’ and other scenarios. All will have the opportunity to practice their skills in a welcoming, encouraging environment.
Instructor: Christy Bouziotis
Mon and Wed, Aug 4 & 6 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 6 hours; CEU 0.6
Intro to Power BI Desktop – Aug 4 & 6, 6-8 p.m.
Prerequisite: Proficient knowledge of Excel. To get started, you will need to download the Power BI Desktop software. A company email or school email is required for the download. If you are using a company computer, please check with your IT department before installing the software.
Students will not be able to access or download Power BI Desktop using a personal email address (such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc.). They must have an employer-issued (work) email or a school email address to access or download and access Power BI Desktop. It is preferred that they are using the software on a PC.
This hands-on introduction to Microsoft Power BI focuses on data analysis and visualization. Designed for beginners, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of Power BI Desktop, including its interface, Report View, Table View, and Data Model features. You will learn to load, transform, and clean data with Power Query, create data models, design interactive reports with hierarchies, and write basic DAX formulas for calculations and KPIs. The course also covers creating graphs and customizing themes.
By the end of the course, you will have gained the skills to create interactive reports and dashboards, allowing you to make better analytical decisions for your business or job. No prior experience with Power BI is required, though familiarity with Microsoft Excel would be helpful.
Instructor: Alyse Cutler
Mon and Wed, Aug 4 & 6 from 6-8 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 4 hours; CEU 0.4
Excel for Beginners – Aug 5 & 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
PREREQUISITE: Solid comfort level using a computer.
An introduction to Microsoft Excel basics including: creating spreadsheets, formulas, functions, text, formatting, printing and quick charts. At the completion of the course, you will be able to perform basic Excel skills such as modifying an existing worksheet, building worksheets, copying and moving cells and much more.
Instructor: Emily O’Brien
Tues and Wed, Aug 5 & 6 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 8 hours; CEU 0.8
PowerPoint Introduction – Aug 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
PREREQUISITE: Working knowledge of computers.
Presentations can sometimes be monotonous, but with Microsoft PowerPoint you can learn to make them compelling. Master the basic features and functions of Microsoft PowerPoint, a powerful presentation tool. Perform advanced text editing, add and create graphics, modify objects and animate presentations.
Instructor: Emily O’Brien
Thurs, Aug 7 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Remote-live
1 session: 4 hours; CEU 0.4
The Ideal Team Player – Aug 11 & 13, 6-8 p.m.
In his book The Ideal Team Player, Patrick Lencioni turns his focus to the individual member of a team, revealing the three indispensable virtues that make some people better team players than others. The Ideal Team Player presents a powerful framework and easy-to-use tools for identifying, hiring and developing ideal team players in any kind of organization.
Benefits:
* Enables Teamwork
* Teams full of people who are humble, hungry and smart will overcome dysfunctions quickly and easily
* Helps teams break through the wall by having members go deeper into their individual development
* Learn how to recognize and cultivate the three essential virtues.
Instructor: Julie Salgado
Mon & Wed, Aug 11 & 13 from 6-8 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 4 hours; CEU 0.4
Word Intermediate – Aug 11 & 12, 6-8 p.m.
This hands-on class will build upon the skills learned in the Introduction to Word class, taking your expertise to the next level. By the end of this course, you will develop the tools to create professional-looking documents using advanced layout features, including headers, footers, columns, page breaks, and section breaks.
You will learn time-saving techniques for collaborating with colleagues by sharing documents and organizing your work using master documents in Word. Additionally, you will discover how to create clear organizational flowcharts using SmartArt and utilize the mail merge feature to send the same document to multiple recipients in letter or envelope format.
Additionally, the course will cover advanced table features, including calculations and developer controls like drop-down menus and checkboxes.
Instructor: Alyse Cutler
Mon & Tues, Aug 11 & 12 from 6-8 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 4 hours; CEU 0.4
Constructive Collaboration in Teams & Organizations – Aug 11 & 13, 1-4 p.m.
Success as a manager is heavily influenced by how well your team operates and what kind of results they achieve. Is your team able to solve problems? Can they resolve conflict? Are they enthusiastic and motivated to do their best? Do they work well together? This workshop is designed for participants who want to develop their team leadership skills and unleash the talent of individual and collective team members.
Participants will:
- Identify different types of teams
- Build teamwork by recognizing and tapping into the characteristics of an effective team
- Promote trust and rapport
- Recognize the key elements that move a team from involvement to empowerment and how to give these elements to your team
- Develop strategies for dealing with team conflict and common problems
Instructor: Patricia Cardenas-Randall
Mon & Wed, Aug 11 & 13 from 1-4 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 6 hours; CEU 0.6
Constructive Feedback in the Workplace – Aug 18 & 20, 6-8 p.m.
Communicating an issue, problem, or potential area for improvement does not have to be a negative experience. In fact, delivered properly, constructive criticism can be a gift, a bridge builder, and an initiator of positive change. This class will provide participants with tips and strategies for providing solution-focused performance feedback, communicating problems, and addressing conflict – both in writing and verbally – that strengthen relationships and benefit business overall.
Instructor: Julia Salgado
Mon & Wed, Aug 18 & 20 from 6-8 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 4 hours; CEU 0.4
Excel Intermediate – Aug 26 & 27, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
PREREQUISITE: Must have knowledge of Excel for Beginners or equivalent.
This course will continue with Microsoft Excel topics including: Table Functionality, Flash Fill, Popular Functions, Evaluating Formulas, Named Ranges, Formatting with Conditional Formatting, Viewing Options, an Introduction to Data Validation, Vlookup, and Pivot Tables, and more.
Instructor: Emily O’Brien
Tues & Wed, Aug 26 & 27 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 8 hours; CEU 0.8
Top Excel Tools for Efficiency – Aug 28 & 29 – 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
PREREQUISITE: Intermediate Excel or Equivalent
This training is dedicated to learning quick tricks on the top must-have skills for improving your efficiency with Excel: Date Validation, Logical Functions, Conditional Formatting, Lookup and Reference Functions, and Pivot Tables. These tools will help increase your productivity and motivate you to tackle your spreadsheets with ease. Join this quick power training to help boost your effectiveness and efficiency in Excel.
Instructor: Emily O’Brien
Thurs & Fri, Aug 28 & 29 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Remote-live
2 sessions: 6 hours; CEU 0.6
Register for August classes
Please review class dates and times carefully and only register if you can attend all sessions. Missed attendance affects our grant funding and may impact future program availability.
When registering, sign up for all desired classes for the month at once. Changes after submission must be handled manually by our staff. If a class is full, check back in the coming weeks—many are offered regularly. If you would like to be put on a waiting list, email us at wfd@ccm.edu.
Be sure to review our cancellation policy, and allow at least 3 business days for us to process any registration changes. Thank you!
Testimonials
“Thank You to Christy and the CCM team. This class was great! I learned so much and it really will help me deal with my fear of public speaking!” -Charlotte B.
“I was so happy with the PowerPoint class. You gave so much relevant information! I feel more confident in my presentations!” -Liz B.
FAQ’s
Q: Do I qualify to take classes in this program at no cost?
A: To register through the grant, you must be employed by a New Jersey non-governmental business and provide your employer’s EIN (tax ID #) during registration.
Q: What if I don’t qualify for the grant?
A: If you are not employed by a New Jersey non-governmental business (for example, if you work for a public school, library, town, or government entity), you can still attend these classes as a paying student. Send a request to cbt@ccm.edu with the class title and date. We will let you know the cost and provide an alternate link to register and pay.
Q: How do I register for grant-supported classes?
A: Go to https://www.ccm.edu/programs/grant-supported-training/ Click on the classes of interest to see prerequisites, descriptions, and details. Registration is done by month. Click on “REGISTER FOR” under the class listings for that month (if you are new to our Workforce Development system, you will select ‘New Account’ and provide your email address, which will become your permanent Username). Log in and complete all required fields. When prompted, be sure to select the class(es) you will attend, or you will not be registered. If you do not complete the entire process, your registration will not be valid.
Q: Where do I get my employer’s EIN (tax ID #)?
A: You may see your Human Resources department/representative. You may also find the EIN on your W-2 form or paycheck stub.
Q: What if a class is full, and I sign up for the waiting list?
A: If you see your class has zero spots available during registration, you can choose to be placed on the waiting list. YOU WILL NOT BE IN THE CLASS UNTIL YOU RECEIVE AN INVITATION FROM US. If a spot becomes available, we will send you an email requiring you to respond. You can always log in to your account to view your classes at https://us-elevate.elluciancloud.com/app/ccm/f?p=1202:LOGIN&_gl=1*ht2nv1*_gcl_au*OTYzMTc4MjU0LjE3MDczMTg3MzQ
Q: What does Remote-Live location mean?
A: If a class location is designated as Remote-Live, it is held remotely with live instruction. Remote-Live classes are usually held via Zoom.
Q: How do I get the link to a Remote-Live class?
A: Once registered, you will receive the class link from the instructor approximately 1 to 2 days before the start of class. If you don’t receive it, always check your spam folder. If you still cannot find it, please contact us during business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm at 973-328-5187 or workforcedevelopment@ccm.edu
Q: How many classes can I take?
A: You can take as many classes as you’d like, provided they don’t overlap.
Q: What if I cannot attend?
A: Attendance is mandatory at all sessions of your class, as a requirement of the grant. If you need to cancel, we must receive notification at cbt@ccm.edu at least 3 business days before class starts. We do not receive funding if you miss part of the class. You also have an option to send an eligible participant to attend the class in your place by contacting us at cbt@ccm.edu with the replacement person’s contact information no less than 48 hours before the class date. That person will need to register.
Q: How do I log in to my account?
A: Log in to your account to view your registrations, update your address, or change your password at https://us-elevate.elluciancloud.com/app/ccm/f?p=1202:LOGIN&_gl=1*ht2nv1*_gcl_au*OTYzMTc4MjU0LjE3MDczMTg3MzQ
Contact Us
Center for Workforce Development, County College of Morris
Student Community Center, Room 125
214 Center Grove Road, Randolph NJ 07869
E: cbt@ccm.edu
P: 973-328-5188
Instructors for Grant-Supported Courses
Bret Babich, MA
Bret has over 15 years of experience in analyzing and transforming complex data into actionable insights. He has experience in the public and private sectors of industry working with a wide variety of datasets. He earned an MA from Southern New Hampshire University and holds multiple industry credentials.
Christy Bouziotis, Ph.D., M.A., CPRW
Christy has been writing professionally for more than 25 years and holds Ph.D., MA and BA degrees in English literature. Earlier in her career, she spent over a decade in corporate communications for companies including Intel and IEEE, where she developed a passion for business writing and the challenge of communicating highly complex information in clear, vivid terms. Since earning her Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) credential and taking up resume writing 15 years ago, Christy has authored more than 8,000 resumes, cover letters, and biographies for job seekers across all backgrounds and industries. In addition to her resume-writing work with a top career services firm, Christy teaches classes in business writing, resume writing, and public speaking at County College of Morris.
Trish Callahan, MBA
Trish has about 30 years of Information Technology experience, including years as a business analyst, project manager and information technology trainer. She has taught email, word processing, SharePoint, Service Now and many other applications. Trish serves as a part-time instructor at County College of Morris where she is teaching courses including SharePoint, Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint. Trish received two undergraduate degrees from the University of Utah and an MBA from Centenary College.
Patricia Cardenas Randall, MBA
Patricia brings over 30 years’ experience as an accomplished HR Business Partner, Global HR Operations Leader, and HR Advisor, specializing in connecting organizational strategy with bespoke HR solutions. Her expertise spans diverse industries such as biotech, consumer products, life sciences, public health, technology, non-profits, and startups in the US and globally. Patricia holds a BA in Economics from the University of California San Diego, an MBA from the University of Michigan, and an HR Certificate from Cornell University.
Alyse Cutler, MBA
Alyse has over 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management and has been instructing computer software skills classes for over 2 years. She holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems from Ramapo College in NJ. Currently, Alyse teaches Microsoft Office classes at Rockland BOCES. She has also instructed Microsoft Office and Power BI classes as well as data analysis using Microsoft Excel for employees in Bergen County through the Bergen Community College Workforce Development program. Alyse looks forward to helping individuals and businesses improve their computer software skills with a hands-on and engaging learning approach.
Lakeisha Garrett, MBA
Lakeisha has more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance which includes working in Accounts Payable, Revenue Recognition, Pricing Strategy and Forecasting. She has worked for various companies such as Reckitt Benckiser, Dun & Bradstreet and Quest Diagnostics. Lakeisha serves as a part-time instructor at County College of Morris where she teaches MS Excel. Lakeisha received a BS from Kean University, MBA from New Jersey Institute of Technology and an MS in Accounting from Rutgers Business School.
Anthony Horbert, AAS, CSWA, CSWPA-WD, CSWPA-SM
Anthony is the Coordinator of Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Lab Supervisor at CCM. With greater than ten years’ hands-on experience in manufacturing as a design engineer, CNC operator, and engineer technician, Anthony designed CCM’s unique Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprentice Boot Camp. Anthony’s skill set includes a thorough mastery of SolidWorks, AutoCAD and manual and computerized machining skills.
Emily O’Brien, AS
Emily has over 20 years of experience as an instructor for CCM’s Workforce Development Department providing instruction in various MS Office applications for corporate clients and open enrollment programs. For more than 25 years, she has provided instruction at the adult level in multiple settings and is a sought after trainer and instructor. Emily is skilled in developing, coordinating and implementing training sessions for client needs and delivering technical information to effectively train non-technical audiences. Emily is an alumna of CCM.
Julia Salgado, MS, MBA
Julia is a certified Change Management practitioner with over 20 years of experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG), Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) and Life Sciences industries. As the Change Management Program Lead at Bayer Crop Science IT, she is passionate about guiding individuals and teams through complex change, helping them navigate challenges with clarity. Julia is also a certified facilitator for programs such as the Six Working Genius, PsychoGeometrics Shapes, and #IAmRemarkable. She is also an active Leadership Team member for the Crop Science IT ignITe employee engagement program and serves as communications lead for a business resource group. Julia holds a BA in Criminal Justice (Northeastern Illinois University), an MBA (Lakeforest Graduate School of Management), and an MS in Learning and Organizational Change (Northwestern University).
Tom Schnipp, MEd, PMP, CSM
Tom has over 25 years’ experience managing IT and business projects in the nonprofit, telecommunications and financial services industries for mid-size and Fortune 500 companies. Tom is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and a member of both Project Management International (PMI) and the New Jersey Chapter of PMI. Tom’s other volunteer experiences include past Board Member of the Morris County Economic Development Corporation and past Board Member and Treasurer of the Parks Alliance of Morris County. He holds undergraduate degrees in History and International Relations from Boston University, a master’s degree in Education from Rutgers and a Graduate Certificate in Project Management from Stevens Institute of Technology.
Linda Trignano, MS
Linda Trignano of Trignano Consulting helps individuals and business leaders keep productivity, morale, and engagement high during turbulent times of change, trauma, and loss. Linda is a certified corporate recruiter and trainer and has served as a subject matter expert at AT&T for instructing managers on how to hire and interview. With over 23 years of facilitation experience, she works with both individuals and leaders helping them reach their full potential through mentoring, training, and coaching. Linda holds an MS in Management -Training from Montclair State University, a BA in Communications from Ramapo College, a Human Resources Certification from Rutgers University, Project Management Certification from Stevens Institute of NJ, and a coaching degree from Coach University, CO.
Lilisa J Williams, MBA
Lilisa has over 30 years of experience as a professional and personal development trainer and college instructor in the private sector and higher education system. She most recently led Hudson County Community College’s employee development programs as the former Director of Faculty and Staff Development. She holds a master’s degree in human resources from Fairleigh Dickinson University, bachelor’s degree in political science from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and associate’s degree in business/ public administration from Union County College (Union College of NJ). Lilisa’s strengths are empowering employees to maximize their performance and productivity. She has earned recognition for her ability to inspire and motivate others to go beyond their perceived limitations.
