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CCC Customized Training offers Six Sigma Black Belt Training

Thursday, August 30th, 2012

Gain the tools to transform your business by reducing defects and improving profitability through Six Sigma Black Belt Training. Customized Training and Development Services (CTDS) at Clackamas Community College (CCC) is offering the groundbreaking quality management training at a special all-inclusive rate of $4,445, a substantial savings over many similar programs.

Classes begin the week of September 17 and meet one week a month in September, October, December and January. Students in the program will perform project work at their company work sites in between the monthly class sessions.

Six Sigma Black Belt Training is geared toward professionals in the manufacturing industry and is appropriate for project managers, engineers, operation managers and quality assurance personnel. The class will be taught by Mel Coffey, a Certified Master Black Belt Six Sigma instructor with 20 years experience using the techniques. He has used Six Sigma tools with companies including Precision Castparts, Volvo, General Electric, Pratt & Whitney, Honeywell and Sundstrand.

Six Sigma training provides participants with a set of problem-solving abilities that reduce defect rates in manufacturing, increase profitability, reduce lead time and improve customer satisfaction. The business management strategy was developed by Motorola in 1986 and became well known when General Electric adopted the practices in 1995. Today Six Sigma is widely used across industry.

The CTDS course will follow the standard Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) approach and include some Lean concepts as well. The training will consist of four continuous eight-hour day sessions at CCC’s Oregon City campus, followed by five to six weeks of applied work projects. The four weeks of classes result in 120 total hours of training. Participants can earn either 12 college credits or 12 continuing education units and a Six Sigma industry credential.

Participants should have some experience in Excel and PowerPoint and a math skill level equivalent to algebra III. The price for the CSTD course includes all materials and Minitab software.

For registration information please visit http://depts.clackamas.edu/ctds/documents/sixsigma.pdf or contact training@clackamas.edu or call 503-594-3200.

Tags: Clackamas Community College, improve profitability, Six Sigma Black Belt Training
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California Pizza Kitchen introduces 5 “New Adventure” items

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012

Taste buds, prepare for adventure

Their New Adventures are influenced by flavors from around the world, made with the freshest ingredients. All prepared with a bold California twist. They’re like nothing you’ve ever tasted… unless you were there last night.

Here’s a taste of what’s in store for you…

QUINOA + ARUGULA SALAD: Their super-grain salad with asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, toasted pine nuts and Feta tossed in their housemade Champagne vinaigrette. only 610 calories

FIRE-ROASTED CHILE RELLENO: Spicy poblano stuffed with chicken, cheese, corn & black bean salsa, wild mushrooms, spinach and eggplant. Topped with homemade creamy avocado salsa and cilantro. only 380 calories

SHRIMP SCAMPI ZUCCHINI FETTUCCINE: Sautéed with lemon, garlic and white wine tossed with zucchini ribbons, fettuccine, parsley and Parmesan. only 550 calories

GRILLED CHICKEN CHIMICHURRI: Marinated grilled chicken breast with pan roasted vegetables and their authentic homemade chimichurri sauce.

only 550 calories

CEDAR PLANK SALMON: Roasted on a cedar plank in their hearth oven with smoked paprika and lime. Served with white corn and spinach succotash topped with Feta. only 640 calories

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Exceed Enterprises’ Work Futures Program receives a total of $80,000 from the community

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012

Exceed Enterprises has received generous financial support during the past nine months from Advantis Credit Union ($10,000); Kaiser Permanente Northwest ($20,000); and an anonymous charitable trust ($50,000) to launch its new Work Futures Program that will provide vocational skills assessment, work futures planning and job readiness training for people with disabilities.

With the financial support from Advantis Credit Union, Exceed converted unused office space into a Work Assessment Lab where participants will undergo a series of activities and tests designed to inventory their strengths, weaknesses, aptitudes and interests. From there, Exceed will develop a work futures plan that will serve as a personal road map leading toward the desired employment outcomes for each individual. Proceeds from the Kaiser Permanente Northwest grant were used to source a Work Futures Specialist to lead this cutting-edge program and pay for a portion of their first year salary. The anonymous gift will cover the remainder of the Work Futures Specialist’s first year salary and allow Exceed to hire a part-time Work Futures Assistant.

This innovative solution will help prepare and transition working age adults with disabilities into less restrictive employment options through supported or competitive employment in mainstream business. The Work Futures Program will be a valuable tool used to help mitigate the 80% unemployment rate among adults with developmental disabilities in Oregon.

“Investment of this type is critical when so many of the people that Exceed serves are experiencing significant barriers when seeking competitive or supported employment in the broader community,” says Philip Stuva, Exceed’s Director of Development. “Support like this from the community is wonderful because it allows us to fast-track programs that provide vital services to some of our area’s most vulnerable citizens.”

Established in 1968, Exceed Enterprises is a nonprofit organization that provides vocational and personal development services for people with mental, emotional and physical disabilities. Exceed offers meaningful employment and personal development services to more than 165 adults and students each year. For more information, please visit www.exceedpdx.com or call 503-652-9036.

Tags: Exceed Enterprises, financial support, Work Futures Program
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Rivermark Community Credit Union to close Clackamas and Newberg branches

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012

Move reflects the vision to be a “technology-savvy” credit union

Rivermark Community Credit Union will be closing two branches this fall, a reflection of the growing trend by consumers to use online banking and ATMs. “Our members like the convenience of online and mobile banking and knowing that it’s become an easy, safe and secure option,” said Scott Burgess, Rivermark Community Credit Union’s President/CEO.

“Our decision to close two branches reflects a vision to be a technology-savvy credit union.” Rivermark recently notified employees and members that the last day of operation for the branches in Clackamas and Newberg will be Friday, November 9, 2012.

Burgess acknowledged that branch closures often send mixed signals to consumers.

“With more than 63,000 members and more than $550 million in assets, our members can be confident that their credit union is financially strong and vibrant,” Burgess said. “Our focus has been to deliver cutting-edge technology to our members and give them access that is convenient.”

Rivermark was the first credit union in Oregon to offer Mobile Deposit, allowing members to deposit paper checks using their iPhone or Android device. In just five months nearly 10,000 members deposited more than 31,000 checks totaling over $12 million. Rivermark continues to increase investments in online services that will enable the credit union to serve more members and allow members access anywhere, anytime.

“Many members already make deposits, open new accounts, apply for and electronically sign for loans from their computer or mobile devices. It’s no longer necessary for members to come to us when we are always available online to them, when they need us,” Burgess said.

For those that need to transact business face-to-face, members can visit another Rivermark branch or a credit union shared branch. Credit unions from all over the U.S. and here locally, participate in a shared branch program to give members access to more locations. This cooperation means members can complete most transactions as if they were visiting Rivermark. The use of shared branching is free to Rivermark members. In addition, Rivermark members have access to 28,000 ATMs nationwide for free.

“This adjustment in our branch network completes our current branch vision,” Burgess said. “As members increasingly utilize mobile banking or online services, the need for brick and mortar locations continues to diminish. This is a reflection of the world in which we live.

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AARP Oregon takes talk on social security and medicare to airwaves

Friday, August 17th, 2012

“Straight Talk on Medicare and Social Security” Town Hall airs throughout Oregon

‘You’ve Earned a Say’ takes Oregonians’ voices to Washington D.C.

Straight Talk on Medicare and Social Security will take the national conversation about the future of Medicare and Social Security to television stations throughout Oregon with a locally produced, one-hour town hall meeting on August 26. Sponsored by AARP Oregon, the program is a part of the national ‘You’ve Earned a Say’ initiative.

“Oregonians say they are frustrated Washington D.C. isn’t listening to them when it comes to the future of Medicare and Social Security,” said Jerry Cohen, AARP Oregon State Director. “So we’re taking the debate about Medicare and Social Security out from behind closed doors in D.C. and into the living rooms of Oregonians,” Cohen said. Medford television station KOBI-TV is producing the town hall.

Oregon experts will share information about these important programs – and also listen to studio audience members and provide the public with ways to make their voices heard. Program panelists discussing Medicare include Ashland resident and AARP National Board Member Dr. Allen Douma as well as the manager for the State Health Insurance Benefits Assistance Program; Salem resident Lisa Emerson, program manager of Oregon Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) Program. (SHIBA is part of the Oregon Insurance Division within the Department of Consumer and Business Services); and, Salem resident Mary Jaeger, Long Term Care Ombudsman for Oregon. The segment on Social Security features retired School District Superintendent and Human Resource Manager Daniel Rodriguez of Clackamas, and AARP Oregon Outreach Director Joyce DeMonnin of Portland. KOBI-TV News director Julie Akins will moderate.

Television stations KEVU-TV in Eugene (9 pm), KTVZ-TV (9 pm) in Bend, KGW-TV (10 am) and KGW 24/7 in Portland (3 pm) will join KOBI (9 pm) in airing the town hall meeting on August 26^th. It will be rebroadcast on September 2 on KLSR (1 pm), KFXO (5 pm) and KOBI (10 am). AARP Oregon will show the program on social media channels on You Tube www.youtube.com/user/AARPOregon and Facebook (www.facebook.com/AARPOregon.

Medicare and Social Security may require some combination of more funding or benefit changes to stay strong into the future, Cohen noted. AARP members have an overwhelming desire to be involved in the debate. “Medicare and Social Security provide the foundation of retirement security for over 525,000 Oregonians, and will be equally important to future generations,” concluded Cohen. “They have paid into these programs throughout their careers and deserve a voice in the discussion about how best to strengthen them.”

At www.earnedasay.org, viewers will find a one-stop resource and straight forward information about Social Security and Medicare, and the challenges they face. There are online interactive tools that highlight some of the policy options being discussed, and allow users to side with the arguments either for or against those policies. AARP has identified 15 proposals on Medicare and 12 on Social Security. “Straight Talk on Medicare and Social Security” Town Hall will provide a look at several of these options and will give viewers a deeper understand of how changes may affect their benefits.

Tags: AARP, Medicare, Social Security, Town Hall
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