BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Schoolcraft College - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Schoolcraft College REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250904T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250904T093000 DTSTAMP:20260707T171601Z CREATED:20250502T135604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T171601Z UID:7614-1756974600-1756978200@www.schoolcraft.edu SUMMARY:Coffee and Contracting DESCRIPTION:Virtual – No fee\, registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator counselors for an opportunity to discuss government contracting\, procurement assistance and other relevant contracting topics. \n\n\n\nBring your questions and your coffee! \n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of War. Additionally\, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College. URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/coffee-and-contracting/2025-09-04/ CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/coffee-contracting-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Workforce &%3B Economic Development":MAILTO:bdc@schoolcraft.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250909T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250909T143000 DTSTAMP:20250908T175703Z CREATED:20250630T141032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T175703Z UID:7568-1757419200-1757428200@www.schoolcraft.edu SUMMARY:ARCTool Operations and Programming (6 - 8 Weeks) DESCRIPTION:September 9\, 2025 (8 weeks) – Tuesday/Thursday 12 pm – 2:30 pm \n\n\n\n-OR- \n\n\n\nOctober 14\, 2025 (6 weeks) – Tuesday/Wednesday 6 pm – 9:20 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA course on ARCTool Operations and Programming will focus on the practical skills needed to operate\, program\, and maintain FANUC ARC Mate 50iD/7L robots for arc welding applications. This course will equip individuals with the knowledge to set up\, teach\, test\, and modify arc welding processes using FANUC’s WeldPRO software within RoboGuide. Participants will also gain an understanding of FANUC ArcTool software and its integration with robotic welding systems. \n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/arctool-operations-and-programming/ CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/arc-tool.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Workforce &%3B Economic Development":MAILTO:bdc@schoolcraft.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250909T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250909T143000 DTSTAMP:20250722T170740Z CREATED:20250722T170726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T170740Z UID:7663-1757419200-1757428200@www.schoolcraft.edu SUMMARY:ARCTool Operations and Programming DESCRIPTION:September 9\, 2025 (8 weeks)Tuesday/Thursday 12 pm – 2:30 pm \n\n\n\nA course on ARCTool Operations and Programming will focus on the practical skills needed to operate\, program\, and maintain FANUC ARC Mate 50iD/7L robots for arc welding applications. This course will equip individuals with the knowledge to set up\, teach\, test\, and modify arc welding processes using FANUC’s WeldPRO software within RoboGuide. Participants will also gain an understanding of FANUC ArcTool software and its integration with robotic welding systems. \n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\nWorkforce & Economic DevelopmentMEC\, Room 150734-462-4438 URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/arctool-operations-and-programming-2/ CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-22-at-12.49.04 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250910T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250910T113000 DTSTAMP:20260707T171508Z CREATED:20250409T181944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T171508Z UID:7616-1757494800-1757503800@www.schoolcraft.edu SUMMARY:Federal Government Contracting 101 DESCRIPTION:In Person – No fee to attend\, but registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you a business owner looking to navigate the federal marketplace? \n\n\n\nThe government buys almost every good or service imaginable. The steps to becoming a government contractor include understanding contractor responsibility\, identifying which agencies buy what you sell\, positioning your business to optimize your success when approaching government agencies and more. \n\n\n\nThis session provides you with an overview of: \n\n\n\n\nAPEX Accelerators Services\n\n\n\nSystem for Award Management (SAM) Registration & Validation Process\n\n\n\nSmall Business Program Certifications\n\n\n\nDoD Defense Priorities\n\n\n\nMarketing to federal agencies\n\n\n\nFinding federal contracting opportunities  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Procurement Counselor\, Schoolcraft APEX Accelerator \n\n\n\nNo fee to attend\, but registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\nThis APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of War. Additionally\, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College. URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/federal-government-contracting-101-2/2025-09-10/ CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/feature-gov-contracts.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250911T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250911T123000 DTSTAMP:20250722T172942Z CREATED:20250722T172831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T172942Z UID:7673-1757586600-1757593800@www.schoolcraft.edu SUMMARY:Starting a Business – In Person DESCRIPTION:Join us for an accelerated walkthrough of our “Starting A Business” course. This introductory workshop covers the process of evaluating market potential for your products or services\, startup costs and financing options\, plus initial steps for writing a business plan. \n\n\n\nDesigned for individuals who are considering self-employment or who may be at the beginning stages of starting a business. It will help aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company as well as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/services. Start-up costs\, financing options and business planning are introduced\, along with necessary steps to getting started. We will also address some of the challenges and opportunities of starting a business. \n\n\n\nRegister with the MI-SBDC (Michigan Small Business Development Center) \n\n\n\nFree of Charge but Pre-Registration is RequiredBusiness Development CenterJC 123734-462-4438 \n\n\n\nGo to https://michigansbdc.org/get-started/training-events/view/ \n\n\n\nLocate specific class you wish to attend \n\n\n\nFollow Register prompt URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/starting-a-business-in-person/2025-09-11/ CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/starting-a-business.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Workforce &%3B Economic Development":MAILTO:bdc@schoolcraft.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250911T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250911T123000 DTSTAMP:20240620T141303Z CREATED:20240620T141303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T141303Z UID:7595-1757586600-1757593800@www.schoolcraft.edu SUMMARY:Starting a Business – In Person DESCRIPTION:Join us for an accelerated walkthrough of our “Starting A Business” course. This introductory workshop covers the process of evaluating market potential for your products or services\, startup costs and financing options\, plus initial steps for writing a business plan. \n\n\n\nDesigned for individuals who are considering self-employment or who may be at the beginning stages of starting a business. It will help aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company as well as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/services. Start-up costs\, financing options and business planning are introduced\, along with necessary steps to getting started. We will also address some of the challenges and opportunities of starting a business. \n\n\n\nRegister with the MI-SBDC (Michigan Small Business Development Center) \n\n\n\n\nGo to https://michigansbdc.org/get-started/training-events/view/\n\n\n\nLocate specific class you wish to attend\n\n\n\nFollow Register prompt\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree of Charge but Pre-Registration is Required URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/starting-a-business-in-person-8-2024-11-12/2025-09-11/ CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/jumpstart-your-business.png ORGANIZER;CN="Workforce &%3B Economic Development":MAILTO:bdc@schoolcraft.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250917T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250917T235900 DTSTAMP:20250911T123826Z CREATED:20250722T172044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T123826Z UID:7670-1758067200-1758153540@www.schoolcraft.edu SUMMARY:Supply Chain Equipment Maintenance DESCRIPTION:Learn in-demand skills for today’s automation-driven supply chain logistics industry! Gain hands-on training in electrical\, mechanical\, pneumatic\, and automation systems. This program features the advanced Skill Boss Logistics trainer from Amatrol and leads to an industry-recognized Equipment Maintenance Certification from MSSC. \n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\nWorkforce & Economic Development734-462-4438$3\,000 URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/supply-chain-equipment-maintenance-2/ CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-22-at-12.52.09 PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Workforce &%3B Economic Development":MAILTO:bdc@schoolcraft.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250917T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250917T123000 DTSTAMP:20250701T181935Z CREATED:20250630T171423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T181935Z UID:7578-1758097800-1758112200@www.schoolcraft.edu SUMMARY:Supply Chain Equipment Maintenance (10 Weeks) DESCRIPTION:Learn in-demand skills for today’s automation-driven supply chain logistics industry! Gain hands-on training in electrical\, mechanical\, pneumatic\, and automation systems. This program features the advanced Skill Boss Logistics trainer from Amatrol and leads to an industry-recognized Equipment Maintenance Certification from MSSC. \n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/supply-chain-equipment-maintenance/ CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/supply-chain.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Workforce &%3B Economic Development":MAILTO:bdc@schoolcraft.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250918T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250918T160000 DTSTAMP:20250908T184503Z CREATED:20250627T174956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T184503Z UID:7567-1758182400-1758211200@www.schoolcraft.edu SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel 0365 Level I DESCRIPTION:Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to build a foundation in Excel \n\n\n\nMicrosoft Excel O365 Level 1 courseware provides the basic concepts and skills students need to start being productive with Microsoft Excel\, including how to create\, save\, share\, and print worksheets that contain various kinds of calculations and formatting. \n\n\n\nStudents will benefit most from this course if they want to accomplish basic workplace tasks in Excel\, or if they want to have a solid foundation for continuing to become an Excel expert. \n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/microsoft-excel-0365-level-i/ CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ms-excel.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Workforce &%3B Economic Development":MAILTO:bdc@schoolcraft.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250918T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250918T123000 DTSTAMP:20250630T175534Z CREATED:20240620T140723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T175534Z UID:7582-1758191400-1758198600@www.schoolcraft.edu SUMMARY:Writing a Business Plan – In Person DESCRIPTION:Do you want to launch or grow your business? \n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed for entrepreneurs who are looking to write a business plan for the first time\, or already have a plan they would like to update. Topics include: market analysis and sales planning\, management and operations\, and identifying financial goals and projections. Discover what it takes to create your roadmap for success! \n\n\n\nRegister with the MI-SBDC (Michigan Small Business Development Center) \n\n\n\n\nGo to https://michigansbdc.org/get-started/training-events/view/\n\n\n\nLocate specific class you wish to attend\n\n\n\nFollow Register prompt\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree of Charge but Pre-Registration is Required URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/writing-a-business-plan-in-person-9/2025-09-18/ CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/feature-laptops.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Workforce &%3B Economic Development":MAILTO:bdc@schoolcraft.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR