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SUMMARY:Forklift Operator (Heavy Equipment) Copy
DESCRIPTION:HEP273; One session\, 1 day \nRegistration required. MUST be 18 years of age with a verifiable address in the Rio Grande Valley. \n\n\n\nThis course utilizes Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines to provide participants with the knowledge\, skills and abilities necessary to properly operate a forklift. In addition to safety best practices\, participants receive hands-on opportunities to ensure each understands equipment-specific stability requirements\, fork adjustment protocols\, fueling procedures and other usage issues.\n\n\n\n Register Here
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/forklift-operator-heavy-equipment-13-2-3/
LOCATION:RAMI Hub\, 18505 State Highway 48\, Brownsville\, Texas\, 78520
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTSTAMP:20251024T155827Z
CREATED:20251024T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T155827Z
UID:10000688-1762387200-1762473599@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Forklift Operator (Heavy Equipment)
DESCRIPTION:HEP273; One session\, 1 day \nRegistration required. MUST be 18 years of age with a verifiable address in the Rio Grande Valley. \n\n\n\nThis course utilizes Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines to provide participants with the knowledge\, skills and abilities necessary to properly operate a forklift. In addition to safety best practices\, participants receive hands-on opportunities to ensure each understands equipment-specific stability requirements\, fork adjustment protocols\, fueling procedures and other usage issues.\n\n\n\n Register Here
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/forklift-operator-heavy-equipment-13-2/
LOCATION:RAMI Hub\, 18505 State Highway 48\, Brownsville\, Texas\, 78520
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTSTAMP:20251103T142916Z
CREATED:20251029T163231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T142916Z
UID:10000699-1762300800-1762473599@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Bleed Control
DESCRIPTION:MAP702; One session\, 2-day \nRegistration required.  \nThis two-hour course includes a formal presentation and hands-on practice of direct pressure application\, wound packing\, and use of a tourniquet. The course was developed for a non-medical audience to address the needs of the immediate responder to control life-threatening bleeding until help arrives. \n Register Here
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/bleed-control/
LOCATION:Vela Middle School\, 4905 Paredes Line Rd\, Brownsville\, 78526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTSTAMP:20251024T155532Z
CREATED:20251024T155532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T155532Z
UID:10000687-1762300800-1762387199@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Forklift Operator (Heavy Equipment)
DESCRIPTION:HEP273; One session\, 1 day \nRegistration required. MUST be 18 years of age with a verifiable address in the Rio Grande Valley. \n\n\n\nThis course utilizes Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines to provide participants with the knowledge\, skills and abilities necessary to properly operate a forklift. In addition to safety best practices\, participants receive hands-on opportunities to ensure each understands equipment-specific stability requirements\, fork adjustment protocols\, fueling procedures and other usage issues.\n\n\n\n Register Here
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/forklift-operator-heavy-equipment-13/
LOCATION:RAMI Hub\, 18505 State Highway 48\, Brownsville\, Texas\, 78520
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T170000
DTSTAMP:20251009T162308Z
CREATED:20251009T162155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T162308Z
UID:10000684-1762257600-1762534800@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Training Within Industry- Job Relations (PM)
DESCRIPTION:MAP105-; One session\, 4-days \nRegistration required. MUST be 18 years of age with a verifiable address in the Rio Grande Valley. \n\n\n\nEngage in the foundations of developing and maintaining positive employee relationships. Explore conflict resolutions strategies for when problems do arise. This course teaches a proven method of getting the facts\, weighing options\, making decisions\, taking action and checking results.\n\n\n\n Notify Me
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/training-within-industry-job-relations-pm/
LOCATION:Creative Liquid Coatings Co.\, 6720 Paredes Line Rd.\, Brownsville\, Texas\, 78520
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T120000
DTSTAMP:20251009T162246Z
CREATED:20251009T162058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T162246Z
UID:10000683-1762243200-1762516800@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Training Within Industry- Job Relations (AM)
DESCRIPTION:MAP105-; One session\, 4-days \nRegistration required. MUST be 18 years of age with a verifiable address in the Rio Grande Valley. \n\n\n\nEngage in the foundations of developing and maintaining positive employee relationships. Explore conflict resolutions strategies for when problems do arise. This course teaches a proven method of getting the facts\, weighing options\, making decisions\, taking action and checking results.\n\n\n\n Notify Me
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/training-within-industry-job-relations-am/
LOCATION:Creative Liquid Coatings Co.\, 6720 Paredes Line Rd.\, Brownsville\, Texas\, 78520
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251104
DTSTAMP:20251029T201048Z
CREATED:20251029T201048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T201048Z
UID:10000700-1762128000-1762214399@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Forklift Operator (Heavy Equipment)
DESCRIPTION:HEP273; One session\, 1 day \nRegistration required. MUST be 18 years of age with a verifiable address in the Rio Grande Valley. \n\n\n\nThis course utilizes Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines to provide participants with the knowledge\, skills and abilities necessary to properly operate a forklift. In addition to safety best practices\, participants receive hands-on opportunities to ensure each understands equipment-specific stability requirements\, fork adjustment protocols\, fueling procedures and other usage issues.\n\n\n\n Register Here
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/forklift-operator-heavy-equipment-14/
LOCATION:RAMI Hub\, 18505 State Highway 48\, Brownsville\, Texas\, 78520
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T170000
DTSTAMP:20250919T154213Z
CREATED:20250919T154213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T154213Z
UID:10000659-1761638400-1761843600@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Mechanical Fabrication
DESCRIPTION:BCS306; One session\, 3-days \nRegistration required. MUST be 18 years of age with a verifiable address in the Rio Grande Valley. \n\n\n\nMechanical Fabrication 1 trainees focus on the safe and proper application of basic hand tools used in mechanical fabrication assembly.  This course covers industry-relevant mechanical fabrication skills from basic to more sophisticated power tools\, including skills ranging from using c-clamps\, vises\, and pliers\, to more advanced torque tools\, torque wrenches\, and power tools. Students learn about the many types of bolts\, wrenches and other fittings commonly used in industry and how to properly apply them. This includes pneumatic fabrication fittings.  The Mechanical Fabrication hands-on training is performed on a workstation\, precision fabrication parts set\, mechanical fabrication tool set\, standard parts set\, component kit\, skills part kit\, tool kit\, hardware kit\, and bolt stretch kit.\n\n\n\n Register Here
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/mechanical-fabrication-4/
LOCATION:RAMI Hub\, 18505 State Highway 48\, Brownsville\, Texas\, 78520
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTSTAMP:20250924T132323Z
CREATED:20250924T132323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T132323Z
UID:10000665-1760572800-1760659199@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Lean for Leadership
DESCRIPTION:MAP200; One session\, 1-day \nRegistration required. MUST be 18 years of age with a verifiable address in the Rio Grande Valley. \n\n\n\nThis one-day workshop teaches participants how to deploy both the improvement and coaching Kata within an organization. The workshop provides a treatment of the Toyota Kata’s theoretical framework as well as its practical application.  The theoretical rationale for the Toyota Kata includes a preference for the use of the scientific method\, the use of deliberate practice in the development or transitioning of mental models\, and the deployment of organizational continuous improvement.  The practical application includes how data is collected for determining the current condition (diagramming\, process characteristics\, process metrics\, and outcome metrics)\, and the development of a target condition. Workshop content also includes determining obstacles and the cycling of PDCA (plan\, do check\, act) experiments.  The workshop is not a simulation of any business process but rather a demonstration of how the Toyota Kata applies to confronting challenging situations\, including continuous improvement.\n\n\n\n Register Here
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/lean-for-leadership/
LOCATION:RAMI Hub\, 18505 State Highway 48\, Brownsville\, Texas\, 78520
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T170000
DTSTAMP:20250919T174533Z
CREATED:20250919T173731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T174533Z
UID:10000661-1760533200-1760547600@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Lean Fundamentals (PM)
DESCRIPTION:MAP016; PM session (1pm-5pm) \nRegistration required. MUST be 18 years of age with a verifiable address in the Rio Grande Valley. \n8:00am-12pm AM\n\n\n\nThis course provides basic knowledge of lean process improvement. The importance of flow and the eight wastes that may be found within processes will be presented along with the Lean tools that can be used to eliminate that waste.\n\n\n\n Register Here
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/lean-fundamentals-pm/
LOCATION:RAMI Hub\, 18505 State Highway 48\, Brownsville\, Texas\, 78520
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T120000
DTSTAMP:20250919T174638Z
CREATED:20250919T172104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T174638Z
UID:10000660-1760515200-1760529600@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Lean Fundamentals (AM)
DESCRIPTION:MAP016; AM Session (8am-12pm) \nRegistration required. MUST be 18 years of age with a verifiable address in the Rio Grande Valley. \n8:00am-12pm AM\n\n\n\nThis course provides basic knowledge of lean process improvement. The importance of flow and the eight wastes that may be found within processes will be presented along with the Lean tools that can be used to eliminate that waste.\n\n\n\n Register Here
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/lean-fundamentals-4/
LOCATION:RAMI Hub\, 18505 State Highway 48\, Brownsville\, Texas\, 78520
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTSTAMP:20250915T214248Z
CREATED:20250915T214248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T214248Z
UID:10000656-1760486400-1760572799@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Kata In the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:SES600-12; One session\, 1-day \nRegistration required.  \nKata in the Classroom (KIC) is a hands-on exercise to introduce the scientific pattern of the Improvement Kata in school classrooms. It is targeted at Middle School Science teachers\, but is used in a variety of K-12 and even College educational settings. Kata in the Classroom involves the activity of assembling a 15-piece cardboard jigsaw puzzle several times\, and experimenting with ways to do it faster.   \nThe KIC exercise combines a practical scientific pattern (the “Improved Kata”) with techniques of deliberate practice\, to help make scientific thinking a teachable skill that anyone can learn. Teams of students (a) establish a baseline\, (b) face a Challenge\, (c) develop a next Target Condition on the way to the Challenge and (d) conduct experiments toward that Target Condition. While the students are engaged in a challenging game they are simultaneously being introduced to a scientific meta skill. KIC helps teach universal STEM skills for achieving challenging goals along uncharted paths: (1) Scientific and Creative Thinking – generate and refine solutions to obstacles through experimentation (2) Collaboration – work in a team to accomplish a next goal on the way to a larger challenge (3) Communication – organize thoughts\, data & findings\, and share them effectively.   \n Register
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/kata-in-the-classroom-10/
LOCATION:Vela Middle School\, 4905 Paredes Line Rd\, Brownsville\, 78526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T170000
DTSTAMP:20250918T172057Z
CREATED:20250918T170410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T172057Z
UID:10000658-1760428800-1760634000@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Electrical Fabrication
DESCRIPTION:BCS308; One session\, 3-days \nRegistration required. MUST be 18 years of age with a verifiable address in the Rio Grande Valley. \n\n\n\nElectrical Fabrication 1 teaches the fundamental concepts of electrical wiring\, including the industry-standard components used by electricians\, technicians\, and engineers to install\, operate\, repair\, and design equipment for modern industry.  Learners will gain expertise in key skill areas\, such as basic electrical system wiring\, interpreting wire installation plans\, handling non-metallic cable\, connecting electrical services\, and installing basic electrical components like switches\, outlets\, and lighting.  Hands-on training allows learners to practice skills they will use on the job\, such as wire stripping and termination techniques\, grounding methods used in junction boxes\, and installing circuit breakers.  Real-world components include the use of lineman’s pliers\, diagonal cutters\, circuit breakers\, electrical boxes\, toggle switches\, and an assortment of wires and cables.  Learners will use these components to practice essential skills used in industry\, like connecting a plug to an electrical cord\, running and securing non-metallic cable between electrical boxes\, and connecting a wiring system to a service panel.\n\n\n\n Register Here
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/electrical-fabrication-2/
LOCATION:RAMI Hub\, 18505 State Highway 48\, Brownsville\, Texas\, 78520
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTSTAMP:20250915T213809Z
CREATED:20250915T213809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T213809Z
UID:10000655-1760400000-1760486399@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Kata In the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:SES600-11; One session\, 1-day \nRegistration required.  \nKata in the Classroom (KIC) is a hands-on exercise to introduce the scientific pattern of the Improvement Kata in school classrooms. It is targeted at Middle School Science teachers\, but is used in a variety of K-12 and even College educational settings. Kata in the Classroom involves the activity of assembling a 15-piece cardboard jigsaw puzzle several times\, and experimenting with ways to do it faster.   \nThe KIC exercise combines a practical scientific pattern (the “Improved Kata”) with techniques of deliberate practice\, to help make scientific thinking a teachable skill that anyone can learn. Teams of students (a) establish a baseline\, (b) face a Challenge\, (c) develop a next Target Condition on the way to the Challenge and (d) conduct experiments toward that Target Condition. While the students are engaged in a challenging game they are simultaneously being introduced to a scientific meta skill. KIC helps teach universal STEM skills for achieving challenging goals along uncharted paths: (1) Scientific and Creative Thinking – generate and refine solutions to obstacles through experimentation (2) Collaboration – work in a team to accomplish a next goal on the way to a larger challenge (3) Communication – organize thoughts\, data & findings\, and share them effectively.   \n Register
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/kata-in-the-classroom-9/
LOCATION:Oliveira Middle School\, 444 Land-O-Lakes Dr\, Brownsville\, TX\, 78521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20250915T212844Z
CREATED:20250915T212538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T212844Z
UID:10000654-1759968000-1760054399@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Kata In the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:SES600-10; One session\, 1-day \nRegistration required.  \nKata in the Classroom (KIC) is a hands-on exercise to introduce the scientific pattern of the Improvement Kata in school classrooms. It is targeted at Middle School Science teachers\, but is used in a variety of K-12 and even College educational settings. Kata in the Classroom involves the activity of assembling a 15-piece cardboard jigsaw puzzle several times\, and experimenting with ways to do it faster.   \nThe KIC exercise combines a practical scientific pattern (the “Improved Kata”) with techniques of deliberate practice\, to help make scientific thinking a teachable skill that anyone can learn. Teams of students (a) establish a baseline\, (b) face a Challenge\, (c) develop a next Target Condition on the way to the Challenge and (d) conduct experiments toward that Target Condition. While the students are engaged in a challenging game they are simultaneously being introduced to a scientific meta skill. KIC helps teach universal STEM skills for achieving challenging goals along uncharted paths: (1) Scientific and Creative Thinking – generate and refine solutions to obstacles through experimentation (2) Collaboration – work in a team to accomplish a next goal on the way to a larger challenge (3) Communication – organize thoughts\, data & findings\, and share them effectively.   \n Register
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/kata-in-the-classroom-8/
LOCATION:Stell Middle School\, 1105 E. Los Ebanos Blvd.\, Brownsville\, 78520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTSTAMP:20250915T213026Z
CREATED:20250915T211717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T213026Z
UID:10000653-1759881600-1759967999@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Kata In the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:SES600-9; One session\, 1-day \nRegistration required.  \nKata in the Classroom (KIC) is a hands-on exercise to introduce the scientific pattern of the Improvement Kata in school classrooms. It is targeted at Middle School Science teachers\, but is used in a variety of K-12 and even College educational settings. Kata in the Classroom involves the activity of assembling a 15-piece cardboard jigsaw puzzle several times\, and experimenting with ways to do it faster.   \nThe KIC exercise combines a practical scientific pattern (the “Improved Kata”) with techniques of deliberate practice\, to help make scientific thinking a teachable skill that anyone can learn. Teams of students (a) establish a baseline\, (b) face a Challenge\, (c) develop a next Target Condition on the way to the Challenge and (d) conduct experiments toward that Target Condition. While the students are engaged in a challenging game they are simultaneously being introduced to a scientific meta skill. KIC helps teach universal STEM skills for achieving challenging goals along uncharted paths: (1) Scientific and Creative Thinking – generate and refine solutions to obstacles through experimentation (2) Collaboration – work in a team to accomplish a next goal on the way to a larger challenge (3) Communication – organize thoughts\, data & findings\, and share them effectively.   \n Register
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/kata-in-the-classroom-7/
LOCATION:Stillman Middle School\, 2977 W. Tandy Rd\, Brownsville\, TX\, 78520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T170000
DTSTAMP:20251007T154559Z
CREATED:20251007T154439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T154559Z
UID:10000681-1759824000-1760115600@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nSAF 636-19; One session\, 4-days \nRegistration required. MUST be 18 years of age with a verifiable address in the Rio Grande Valley. \n\n\n\nThe OSHA 30-hour Outreach Training for General Industry course provides students with a basic safety and health knowledge to include OSHA policies\, procedures\, and standards.  Special emphasis is placed on those areas that are most hazardous.  Upon completion of this course\, a wallet card will be issued certifying that the student has completed 30 hours of OSHA training for General Industry.\n\n\n\n Register Here
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/osha-30-hour-general-industry/
LOCATION:RAMI Hub\, 18505 State Highway 48\, Brownsville\, Texas\, 78520
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20250924T213656Z
CREATED:20250915T200920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T213656Z
UID:10000649-1759795200-1759881599@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Kata In the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:SES600-3; One session\, 1-day \nRegistration required.  \nKata in the Classroom (KIC) is a hands-on exercise to introduce the scientific pattern of the Improvement Kata in school classrooms. It is targeted at Middle School Science teachers\, but is used in a variety of K-12 and even College educational settings. Kata in the Classroom involves the activity of assembling a 15-piece cardboard jigsaw puzzle several times\, and experimenting with ways to do it faster.   \nThe KIC exercise combines a practical scientific pattern (the “Improved Kata”) with techniques of deliberate practice\, to help make scientific thinking a teachable skill that anyone can learn. Teams of students (a) establish a baseline\, (b) face a Challenge\, (c) develop a next Target Condition on the way to the Challenge and (d) conduct experiments toward that Target Condition. While the students are engaged in a challenging game they are simultaneously being introduced to a scientific meta skill. KIC helps teach universal STEM skills for achieving challenging goals along uncharted paths: (1) Scientific and Creative Thinking – generate and refine solutions to obstacles through experimentation (2) Collaboration – work in a team to accomplish a next goal on the way to a larger challenge (3) Communication – organize thoughts\, data & findings\, and share them effectively.   \n Register
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/kata-in-the-classroom-3/
LOCATION:Dr. Juliet V. Garcia Middle School\, 5701 Ruben M Torres\, Brownsville\, 78520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTSTAMP:20250923T144329Z
CREATED:20250923T144329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T144329Z
UID:10000664-1759363200-1759449599@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Forklift Operator (Heavy Equipment)
DESCRIPTION:HEP273; One session\, 1 day \nRegistration required. MUST be 18 years of age with a verifiable address in the Rio Grande Valley. \n\n\n\nThis course utilizes Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines to provide participants with the knowledge\, skills and abilities necessary to properly operate a forklift. In addition to safety best practices\, participants receive hands-on opportunities to ensure each understands equipment-specific stability requirements\, fork adjustment protocols\, fueling procedures and other usage issues.\n\n\n\n Register Here
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/forklift-operator-heavy-equipment-12/
LOCATION:RAMI Hub\, 18505 State Highway 48\, Brownsville\, Texas\, 78520
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTSTAMP:20250915T213048Z
CREATED:20250915T211011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T213048Z
UID:10000652-1759363200-1759449599@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Kata In the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:SES600-8; One session\, 1-day \nRegistration required.  \nKata in the Classroom (KIC) is a hands-on exercise to introduce the scientific pattern of the Improvement Kata in school classrooms. It is targeted at Middle School Science teachers\, but is used in a variety of K-12 and even College educational settings. Kata in the Classroom involves the activity of assembling a 15-piece cardboard jigsaw puzzle several times\, and experimenting with ways to do it faster.   \nThe KIC exercise combines a practical scientific pattern (the “Improved Kata”) with techniques of deliberate practice\, to help make scientific thinking a teachable skill that anyone can learn. Teams of students (a) establish a baseline\, (b) face a Challenge\, (c) develop a next Target Condition on the way to the Challenge and (d) conduct experiments toward that Target Condition. While the students are engaged in a challenging game they are simultaneously being introduced to a scientific meta skill. KIC helps teach universal STEM skills for achieving challenging goals along uncharted paths: (1) Scientific and Creative Thinking – generate and refine solutions to obstacles through experimentation (2) Collaboration – work in a team to accomplish a next goal on the way to a larger challenge (3) Communication – organize thoughts\, data & findings\, and share them effectively.   \n Register
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/kata-in-the-classroom-6/
LOCATION:Perkins Middle School\, 4750 Austin Rd\, Brownsville\, 78521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20250923T144110Z
CREATED:20250923T144110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T144110Z
UID:10000663-1759276800-1759363199@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Forklift Operator (Heavy Equipment)
DESCRIPTION:HEP273; One session\, 1 day \nRegistration required. MUST be 18 years of age with a verifiable address in the Rio Grande Valley. \n\n\n\nThis course utilizes Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines to provide participants with the knowledge\, skills and abilities necessary to properly operate a forklift. In addition to safety best practices\, participants receive hands-on opportunities to ensure each understands equipment-specific stability requirements\, fork adjustment protocols\, fueling procedures and other usage issues.\n\n\n\n Register Here
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/forklift-operator-heavy-equipment-4/
LOCATION:RAMI Hub\, 18505 State Highway 48\, Brownsville\, Texas\, 78520
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20250915T213115Z
CREATED:20250915T210415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T213115Z
UID:10000651-1759276800-1759363199@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Kata In the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:SES600-7; One session\, 1-day \nRegistration required.  \nKata in the Classroom (KIC) is a hands-on exercise to introduce the scientific pattern of the Improvement Kata in school classrooms. It is targeted at Middle School Science teachers\, but is used in a variety of K-12 and even College educational settings. Kata in the Classroom involves the activity of assembling a 15-piece cardboard jigsaw puzzle several times\, and experimenting with ways to do it faster.   \nThe KIC exercise combines a practical scientific pattern (the “Improved Kata”) with techniques of deliberate practice\, to help make scientific thinking a teachable skill that anyone can learn. Teams of students (a) establish a baseline\, (b) face a Challenge\, (c) develop a next Target Condition on the way to the Challenge and (d) conduct experiments toward that Target Condition. While the students are engaged in a challenging game they are simultaneously being introduced to a scientific meta skill. KIC helps teach universal STEM skills for achieving challenging goals along uncharted paths: (1) Scientific and Creative Thinking – generate and refine solutions to obstacles through experimentation (2) Collaboration – work in a team to accomplish a next goal on the way to a larger challenge (3) Communication – organize thoughts\, data & findings\, and share them effectively.   \n Register
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/kata-in-the-classroom-5/
LOCATION:Lucio Middle School\, 300 N Vermillion Ave\, Brownsville\, TX\, 78520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTSTAMP:20250915T213143Z
CREATED:20250915T204256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T213143Z
UID:10000650-1759190400-1759276799@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Kata In the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:SES600-6; One session\, 1-day \nRegistration required.  \nKata in the Classroom (KIC) is a hands-on exercise to introduce the scientific pattern of the Improvement Kata in school classrooms. It is targeted at Middle School Science teachers\, but is used in a variety of K-12 and even College educational settings. Kata in the Classroom involves the activity of assembling a 15-piece cardboard jigsaw puzzle several times\, and experimenting with ways to do it faster.   \nThe KIC exercise combines a practical scientific pattern (the “Improved Kata”) with techniques of deliberate practice\, to help make scientific thinking a teachable skill that anyone can learn. Teams of students (a) establish a baseline\, (b) face a Challenge\, (c) develop a next Target Condition on the way to the Challenge and (d) conduct experiments toward that Target Condition. While the students are engaged in a challenging game they are simultaneously being introduced to a scientific meta skill. KIC helps teach universal STEM skills for achieving challenging goals along uncharted paths: (1) Scientific and Creative Thinking – generate and refine solutions to obstacles through experimentation (2) Collaboration – work in a team to accomplish a next goal on the way to a larger challenge (3) Communication – organize thoughts\, data & findings\, and share them effectively.   \n Register
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/kata-in-the-classroom-4/
LOCATION:Manzano Middle School\, 2580 W Alton Gloor\, Brownsville\, TX\, 78520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T120000
DTSTAMP:20250903T213030Z
CREATED:20250903T213030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T213030Z
UID:10000646-1758700800-1758715200@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Lean Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:MAP016; One session\, 1 day \nRegistration required. MUST be 18 years of age with a verifiable address in the Rio Grande Valley. \n\n\n\nThis course provides basic knowledge of lean process improvement. The importance of flow and the eight wastes that may be found within processes will be presented along with the Lean tools that can be used to eliminate that waste.\n\n\n\n Notify Me
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/lean-fundamentals-3/
LOCATION:Youth Build\, 815 Arthur St.\, Brownsville\, Texas\, 78520
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T120000
DTSTAMP:20250903T212435Z
CREATED:20250903T212435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T212435Z
UID:10000645-1758614400-1758628800@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Lean Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:MAP016; One session\, 1 day \nRegistration required. MUST be 18 years of age with a verifiable address in the Rio Grande Valley. \n\n\n\nThis course provides basic knowledge of lean process improvement. The importance of flow and the eight wastes that may be found within processes will be presented along with the Lean tools that can be used to eliminate that waste.\n\n\n\n Notify Me
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/lean-fundamentals-2/
LOCATION:Youth Build\, 815 Arthur St.\, Brownsville\, Texas\, 78520
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T170000
DTSTAMP:20250903T211933Z
CREATED:20250903T211238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T211933Z
UID:10000644-1758268800-1758301200@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Quick Change Over (SMED)
DESCRIPTION:MAP007; One session\, 1-day \nRegistration required. MUST be 18 years of age with a verifiable address in the Rio Grande Valley. \n\n\n\nQuick Changeover and Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) Overview is a course designed to help manufacturing employees learn about techniques that reduce process changeover times from one product to another. Specific techniques are discussed to reduce equipment down time (waiting waste) due to the changeover process resulting in greater productivity and throughput. Examples are shown to speed up alignment of fixtures and methods are discussed to achieve changeover times on machines to less than 10 minutes (SMED).\n\n\n\n Notify Me
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/quick-change-over-smed/
LOCATION:Creative Liquid Coatings Co.\, 6720 Paredes Line Rd.\, Brownsville\, Texas\, 78520
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTSTAMP:20250915T213251Z
CREATED:20250915T142905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T213251Z
UID:10000647-1758153600-1758239999@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Kata In the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:SES600-2; One session\, 1-day \nRegistration required.  \nKata in the Classroom (KIC) is a hands-on exercise to introduce the scientific pattern of the Improvement Kata in school classrooms. It is targeted at Middle School Science teachers\, but is used in a variety of K-12 and even College educational settings. Kata in the Classroom involves the activity of assembling a 15-piece cardboard jigsaw puzzle several times\, and experimenting with ways to do it faster.   \nThe KIC exercise combines a practical scientific pattern (the “Improved Kata”) with techniques of deliberate practice\, to help make scientific thinking a teachable skill that anyone can learn. Teams of students (a) establish a baseline\, (b) face a Challenge\, (c) develop a next Target Condition on the way to the Challenge and (d) conduct experiments toward that Target Condition. While the students are engaged in a challenging game they are simultaneously being introduced to a scientific meta skill. KIC helps teach universal STEM skills for achieving challenging goals along uncharted paths: (1) Scientific and Creative Thinking – generate and refine solutions to obstacles through experimentation (2) Collaboration – work in a team to accomplish a next goal on the way to a larger challenge (3) Communication – organize thoughts\, data & findings\, and share them effectively.   \n Register
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/kata-in-the-classroom/
LOCATION:Faulk Middle School\, 2000 Roosevelt St\, Brownsville\, TX\, 78521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTSTAMP:20250915T213313Z
CREATED:20250915T144816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T213313Z
UID:10000648-1758067200-1758153599@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Kata In the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:SES600-1; One session\, 1-day \nRegistration required.  \nKata in the Classroom (KIC) is a hands-on exercise to introduce the scientific pattern of the Improvement Kata in school classrooms. It is targeted at Middle School Science teachers\, but is used in a variety of K-12 and even College educational settings. Kata in the Classroom involves the activity of assembling a 15-piece cardboard jigsaw puzzle several times\, and experimenting with ways to do it faster.   \nThe KIC exercise combines a practical scientific pattern (the “Improved Kata”) with techniques of deliberate practice\, to help make scientific thinking a teachable skill that anyone can learn. Teams of students (a) establish a baseline\, (b) face a Challenge\, (c) develop a next Target Condition on the way to the Challenge and (d) conduct experiments toward that Target Condition. While the students are engaged in a challenging game they are simultaneously being introduced to a scientific meta skill. KIC helps teach universal STEM skills for achieving challenging goals along uncharted paths: (1) Scientific and Creative Thinking – generate and refine solutions to obstacles through experimentation (2) Collaboration – work in a team to accomplish a next goal on the way to a larger challenge (3) Communication – organize thoughts\, data & findings\, and share them effectively.   \n Register
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/kata-in-the-classroom-2/
LOCATION:Besteiro Middle School\, 6280 Southmost Rd\, Brownsville\, 78521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T170000
DTSTAMP:20250918T172003Z
CREATED:20250918T170336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T172003Z
UID:10000657-1757404800-1757610000@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Mechanical Fabrication
DESCRIPTION:BCS306; One session\, 3-days \nRegistration required. MUST be 18 years of age with a verifiable address in the Rio Grande Valley. \n\n\n\nMechanical Fabrication 1 trainees focus on the safe and proper application of basic hand tools used in mechanical fabrication assembly.  This course covers industry-relevant mechanical fabrication skills from basic to more sophisticated power tools\, including skills ranging from using c-clamps\, vises\, and pliers\, to more advanced torque tools\, torque wrenches\, and power tools. Students learn about the many types of bolts\, wrenches and other fittings commonly used in industry and how to properly apply them. This includes pneumatic fabrication fittings.  The Mechanical Fabrication hands-on training is performed on a workstation\, precision fabrication parts set\, mechanical fabrication tool set\, standard parts set\, component kit\, skills part kit\, tool kit\, hardware kit\, and bolt stretch kit.\n\n\n\n Register Here
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/mechanical-fabrication-3/
LOCATION:RAMI Hub\, 18505 State Highway 48\, Brownsville\, Texas\, 78520
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T170000
DTSTAMP:20250903T211825Z
CREATED:20250903T202018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T211825Z
UID:10000643-1757404800-1757610000@workforcetest.teex.org
SUMMARY:Mechanical Fabrication
DESCRIPTION:BCS306; One session\, 3-days \nRegistration required. MUST be 18 years of age with a verifiable address in the Rio Grande Valley. \n\n\n\nTrainees focus on the safe and proper application of basic hand tools used in mechanical fabrication assembly.  This course covers industry-relevant mechanical fabrication skills from basic to more sophisticated power tools\, including skills ranging from using c-clamps\, vises\, and pliers\, to more advanced torque tools\, torque wrenches\, and power tools. Students learn about the many types of bolts\, wrenches and other fittings commonly used in industry and how to properly apply them. This includes pneumatic fabrication fittings.  The Mechanical Fabrication hands-on training is performed on a workstation\, precision fabrication parts set\, mechanical fabrication tool set\, standard parts set\, component kit\, skills part kit\, tool kit\, hardware kit\, and bolt stretch kit.\n\n\n\n Notify Me
URL:https://workforcetest.teex.org/event/mechanical-fabrication-3-2/
LOCATION:RAMI Hub\, 18505 State Highway 48\, Brownsville\, Texas\, 78520
CATEGORIES:Rio Grande Valley
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END:VCALENDAR