The Professional Development & Training Center of SW Michigan is a non-profit 501 (C) 3, Michigan licensed proprietary school. The PDTC believes that every adult should have the opportunity to enhance their personal, technical and professional skills required to earn a living wage in today’s economy.

Our mission is to assist in raising individuals’ earning potential through training in professional office skills. Upon completion of our program, students will have the confidence and ability to compete for entry-level positions in the employment market.


Award Nominations
Nominated 2006 and 2007 for the AHSA (American Humanics Student Association at WMU) for best emerging non-profit that has been incorporated five years or less. 2007 PDTC was one of three runner-ups out of 100 nominees!

Career Transition Loans
You May Qualify for up to a $10,000 Career Transition Loan! In cooperation with the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth (DLEG), First Community Federal Credit Union is committing a limited amount of Career Transition Loan funds to qualifying members.

More Education = Good Jobs
According to a wide range of economic, education and business experts, good jobs require more math and English than ever before, and workers will need some postsecondary education or training to meet the needs of the high performance workplace.


 

 

 


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Training

Training Solutions: A variety of short term training opportunities with training professionals. Topics may include: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Publisher. Click to learn more
Now Offering Quickbooks Training $145 for one or $250 for the Begining and Advanced.

               
 

Begining Quickbooks
Feb 17
Advanced Quickbooks
Mar 11
Beginning Word

 
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Beginning PowerPoint

 
  14-Jan 11-Feb 11-Mar 15-Apr 13-May 10-Jun  
  12-Aug 9-Sep 14-Oct 11-Nov 9-Dec  
 

Beginning Excel 

 
  20-Jan 17-Feb 17-Mar 21-Apr 19-May 16-Jun  
  21-Jul 18-Aug 15-Sep 20-Oct 17-Nov 15-Dec  
 

Intermediate Excel 

 
  21-Jan 18-Feb 22-Apr 19-May 16-Jun 21-Jul  
  19-Aug 16-Sep 21-Oct 18-Nov 16-Dec  
               

   

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  • Office and Business Fundamentals : A six week entry level administrative training program. Class size is limited to fifteen students per class to ensure each student receives the attention they need to be successful. Click to learn more.

  • Business Administration Program: Students are taught basic office skills such as: creating documents with Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Excel, how to use the Internet to search for employment and business use, how to work as a team in the workplace and to achieve a common goal, professional office etiquette and responsibilities, and accountability and commitment. Students will also learn how to develop job search talents such as: Resume and cover letter preparations, and how to interview for a job with confidence. Click to learn more.

  • Sales and Marketing 101: Students are introduced to sales and marketing job skills such as: focused business-to-business networking, market management, goal setting and meeting quotas, developing PowerPoint presentations, time management, record keeping, developing and closing a sale. Click to learn more.

  • Basic Supervisory: Students are introduced to various supervisory and management skills such as: interviewing and diversity skills, scheduling, professional presentation & meeting preparation, conflict management, coaching, and employee appraisals. Click to learn more.

Current volunteer opportunities include:

  • Mock Interviewers: To practice interviewing skills with students at PDTC. Each volunteer session lasts approximately two hours. Please contact: Stacy Rodgers at 269-...

  • Entry Level Microsoft Instructor: To work with individuals in the Career Path class, or in the Training Solutions programs. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Committee Members: There are times that we need ad hoc committees for marketing, finance, and events. If you would be interested in volunteering on a specialized committee, please contact: Stacy Rodgers at  269-....


  • Recruitment: Work with our Placement Coordinator the next time you need a “Direct Hire” employee. The Placement Center offers a training and assessment system that assists in evaluating candidates’ skills for the right job “fit” including: required job experience, proven skills, motivation, and work ethic.

  • Job Openings: PDTC will post your openings in a confidential manner so that the student alumni will see what your staffing needs are. Students will contact the Placement Coordinator for recent testing and skill evaluation, and individuals with the skill sets that you are looking for will have their resume s submitted.

  • Resumes and Testing: Profiles will be posted for your review after classes complete their course work and the students receive their certificates. When you find candidates to interview, you may call the Placement Center Coordinator to set up interview dates.